After a major disaster, some emergency services may not be available. To help the city respond as needed, Kent is offering CERT – Community Emergency Response Training – training. This eight-week program offers instruction on preparing for a disaster and useful skills like first aid, triage, fire safety, search and rescue and more.

Starting March 11, classes will be offered on Thursdays from 1 – 4:30 pm and 6 – 9:30 pm. To find out more or to register, call Kent Emergency Management at 253-856-4440. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

For more information on the City of Kent’s handling of emergency management, visit the city’s online resource here.

It’s here!  Severe weather in Washington during this time of the year often increases the possibility of hazards such as flooding. Planning in advance and implementing a flood fight plan will help protect your employees, assets and property and reduce your risk.

Attend this free workshop and learn the latest details about flood safety and the efforts underway to reduce the risk to people, property, businesses and tribal lands during this storm season.  Learn how designing and planning a flood fight plan can reduce the severity of damage from flooding.

Date:  Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location:  King County Office of Emergency Management, 3511 NE 2nd St., Renton, WA

Questions?  Contact Wendy Freitag, WA Emergency Management Division, w.freitag@emd.wa.gov, 253.512.7308

Sponsored by:

Washington State Emergency Management Division
King County Office of Emergency Management
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers