ASHLAND, Ore. – As wildfire season approaches, Ashland emergency volunteers are training in how to respond. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and members of the public took part in an advanced course with fire and medical officials today. As community members prepare for disaster, fire officials say it couldn’t come at a better time. “We’re … Continue reading »
CERT Trains for Disaster
ASHLAND, Ore. — Crews in Ashland spent their day learning how to save people in a disaster. The Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, held a disaster simulation at the Ashland Public Works yard. Team members practiced how to find patients in an emergency, how to apply first aid, and how to extinguish a fire. … Continue reading »
Emergency Training In Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — On Wednesday morning, the city of Ashland held an annual training session for emergency situations. CERT volunteers are spread out in teams in Ashland and reporting what they find back to a central location where city officials then decide what the next best step would be for handling the emergency situation. It’s … Continue reading »
Free Pizza For CERT Sign-Ups
ASHLAND, Ore. — On Monday, Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, is offering freebies to anyone signing up for the Citizen Alert System. The organization wants local residents to be informed and prepared for an emergency. To sweeten the deal, they are giving away free pizza to anyone who signs up Monday afternoon at … Continue reading »
