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Education and preparedness are key to ensuring the safety and well-being of your family and yourself in the event of an emergency or disaster. CERT training offers opportunities to learn about the types of emergencies and disasters that are likely to take place in the Holladay area. It then teaches ways to make the necessary plans for yourself and your family should an emergency or disaster occur. Making an emergency/disaster plan for your home or business is just one of the simple steps you can take to help ensure that you are as prepared as possible when you need to be.
In a recent national survey conducted by The Ad Council, 80 percent of Americans agreed that taking some simple steps to prepare could help protect themselves and their families in the event of an emergency or disaster. However, only 58 percent had made an sort of emergency supply kit, developed a family emergency plan or learned more about potential threats; the three steps recommended by the Ready campaign (the Homeland Security’s program for preparedness). A survey of small businesses found more than 90 percent recognized the importance of business emergency preparedness. However, less than 40 percent said their company had an emergency plan in place.
There are several resources where individuals and businesses can learn how to prepare their families and workplaces for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Materials, including family communication plan templates and sample business continuity plans, are available providing Americans with the resources that will bring peace of mind.
CERT Classes in and Near Holladay
C.E.R.T. Training taught by the Unified Fire Authority
7 week course on Thursday evenings 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
February 4, 11, 18, (no class on Feb 25) March 4, 11, 18, 25
Held at the LDS Chapel (Butler Stake Building) at 7035 South Nutree Drive (3255 East)
Register at http://www.unifiedfire.org/divisions/community/cert.html
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Currently training courses are offered by two groups, the Unified Fire Authority and Avert. Classes are offered periodically by each group independent of the other. The City of Holladay sponsors these trainings when possible but additional classes are provided around the valley. Please visit the links below to view each of their calendars and for their requirements for setting up additional classes.
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Contact Information:
City of Holladay Emergency Volunteer Coordinator
David Chisholm 801-278-2172
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United Fire Authority | AVERT
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