Training Open to All Residents of Point Roberts

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Supporting

Disaster &

Emergency Response

in

Point Roberts

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CERT empowers community members with the skills needed to save lives, reduce injuries, and protect properties during emergencies.

CERT team members:

provide basic first aid
check on neighbors
distribute information to the public
support local emergency centers
connect disaster survivors to resources

Be Ready

Help Your Family

Support Your Community

CERT teaches you how to better prepare yourself for hazards that can happen in your community.

When you join CERT, you help play an important role before, during and after an emergency.

CERT volunteers learn basic disaster response skills, team organization, fire safety protocol and light search and rescue.

Your skills can provide assistance to community members when professional first responders may not be immediately available.

CERT volunteers help to free professional first responders to focus on more complex and critical tasks.

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Training Starts May 30th

Sign up Early. Space is Limited.

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Learn how to respond when it matters most.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training provides hands-on instruction to prepare you to assist your family, neighbors, and community during emergencies—especially in a location like Point Roberts where response times by professional first responders may be longer.

Training Schedule:

May 30, June 6, 13 & 20

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Course Overview:

Day 1 – Disaster Preparedness
• Understanding local risks
• Role of CERT in emergencies
• Personal and family preparedness

Day 2 – Fire Safety & Basic Medical Operations
• Fire suppression techniques
• Use of fire extinguishers
• Basic first aid and triage

Day 3 – Light Search & Rescue
• Search techniques
• Victim extraction
• Team coordination

Day 4 – Disaster Simulation & Review
• Hands-on scenario training
• Applying learned skills in real-time situations
• Course wrap-up and next steps

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Who Should Attend:
• Point Roberts residents (full or part time)
• Community-minded individuals
• No prior experience required

Why This Matters:
When something happens in Point Roberts, we rely on each other. CERT gives you the skills to be prepared, stay safe, and help others until professional responders arrive.

Spots are limited. Please note: There’s normally a fee to take this training. Whatcom County Fire District 5 (WCFD5 ) is covering this $80 fee for residents of Point Roberts including Canadians and their family members who pay County property taxes.