Are you prepared to help yourself, family and neighbors in the event of a major disaster? Do you know what utilities to shut off in your home and how? Do you know how to extinguish a fire before it becomes large? Do you know how to safely remove a victim trapped under debris? Do you know the basic first aid techniques that can save a life? These questions are answered in a course now being offered to the residents & workers of Napa County with the cooperation of the County of Napa & the Cities of Napa, American Canyon, Calistoga and the Napa Valley College. It consists of five classes in a two-week period covering a series of topics in a 20-hour format that are taught in a “hands on” environment. All registrants must be at least 16 years of age & those 18 and under must register & attend all classes with a parent/guardian. Attendance at all classes is required for continuation in the C.E.R.T. program. This course will begin November 6th in the City of American Canyon. The schedule is as follows:
| Week One | Day | Time | |
| Tuesday, | November 6th | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thursday, | November 8th | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
| Week Two | |||
| Tuesday, | November 13th | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thursday, | November 15th | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | |
| Saturday, | November 17th | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
By registering you commit to ALL five classes. If you fail to attend the 20 hours of training you will not be certified as CERT trained.
If you have registered for any other CERT Academy classes do not sign up for this class. Each Academy class is a set and the days are not interchangeable.These classes are provided free of charge to residents or those who work in Napa County.
Upon registration, you will be sent an acceptance email with attendance details. To complete the process, please send your full phone number and home or work address to Ken Arnold at [email protected].