Kent Emergency Management is now accepting applications for the fall Community Emergency Response Team training program.

CERT is an eight-week class that helps civilians prepare for a disaster with classroom and hands-on training in:

• Fire Safety

• Terrorism

• Search and Rescue

• Disaster medical

• Organization

• Disaster Psychology

Students can attend one of two sessions held each week beginning September 18. Class times are 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. All classes are held at local fire stations.

To register, please contact Program Coordinator Kimberly Behymer at 253-856-4343.