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Many jurisdictions, special purpose districts and agencies offer classes related to emergency and disaster preparedness, however, not all of them offer the same types of classes. The list below provides a general description of various preparedness courses offered throughout King County and may or may not be offered through your local jurisdiction. To learn about courses offered near you, use the drop down menu on the left.
Class Descriptions
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT is a nationally recognized program offered in many communities throughout the country. CERT graduates provide a valuable resource to the community following large scale emergencies.
Through CERT, participants learn skills in the following subjects:
- Emergency preparedness and hazard identification
- Fire safety and suppression
- Disaster medical operations including life-saving first aid
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster psychology
To learn more about CERT, check out CitizenCorps
Neighbors Working Together
Many jurisdictions offer preparedness training designed to connect neighbors during times of emergency in order to help one another. Programs may be advertised as Map Your Neighborhood (MYN), Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) or simply Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET).
The concept of neighborhood programs is simple! Get to know your neighbors, choose a place to meet after a disaster and make a plan to check on one another and to offer help where needed. Many neighborhood emergency groups also choose to take neighborhood watch classes through the local Police Department as well.
Business Preparedness
If a disaster should happen during work hours, businesses should have a plan for employees and customers. To find out more, check out FEMA’s Ready Business
First Aid and CPR
A disaster doesn’t have to happen to use skills learned in a basic first aid or CPR class! The training is invaluable in many circumstances and age-appropriate classes are often available. Many cities, non-profit organizations such as the Red Cross and local fire departments offer this basic course. Additionally, some employers also offer access to this training.
