WHAT IF:
You dialed 9-1-1 and there was a busy tone??
OR ......
There wasn't a tone at all??

Since it’s not a matter of “if”, but more a matter of “when”, join the 730 plus graduates of the program to better prepare yourself for the inevitable disaster.

The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department wants to assist you in being prepared by inviting you to the next CERT Class.

In the event of a large-scale disaster, the normal Emergency Response Agencies that serve you will be overwhelmed and they might not be able to assist you for up to 72 hours. 

The next classes being offered are:

(Wednesdays)   May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2011 - 5:30 to 9:30 pm
(Saturday)    June 4, 2011 - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

All classes are held at the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
2160 Santa Barbara Avenue

There are a limited number of spaces, so you must pre-register for the class by calling the CERT information line at 781-7387

CERT is an 20-hour “hands-on” course that teaches individuals to be better prepared in the event of a major disaster, and to form into effective neighborhood teams to assist others.  In the CERT training class you will learn about how and when to turn off your Utilities; Firefighting skills; Medical skills; Hazardous Materials & Terrorism awareness; light Search and Rescue techniques; and most importantly, you’ll learn SELF- RELIANCE.

There is a $50 material fee that provides you with a student manual and a “CERT bag” that includes a helmet, gloves, vest, goggles, etc.