Free CERT classes begin in Franklin County on October the 7th

                        If you would like the training you need to help in the community after a disaster, free CERT classes are being offered in Franklin county beginning in October.

C. E. R. T, stands for Community Emergency Response Team.

It is a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in event of disasters like hurricanes, Tornados,  floods and similar incidents when emergency service personnel may not be able to reach you right away.

CERT training can also provide you the skills to help emergency responders save lives and protect property.

CERT Training classes will offered free of charge at the Franklin County Emergency Operations Center at the Apalachicola Airport beginning Tuesday, October 7^th.

The class does require some free time in the evenings

Classes will meet each Tuesday and Thursday from 5 till 9 PM through October the 23^rd.

For more information or to register contact The Franklin County Emergency Operations Center at 653-8977 as soon as possible.

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