Public Education
Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Description:
The Community Emergency Response Team is a group of trained volunteers from the community who assist emergency response personnel during large-scale disasters. Citizens in the community are trained to cut off utilities, put out small fires, administer first aid, search for rescue victims, organize themselves and collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts. Volunteers must enroll in a 16-hour instructional course that is taught at a convenient location in the community.
Target Audience: Nashville Metropolitan Government
employees and the general public - community
groups, family members and friends.
Date:
Upon Request
Time:
Upon Request
Location:
Flexible
Contact: Heidi Jordan (615) 862-8530
Basic
Terrorism Awareness
Description: Basic
terrorism awareness course that covers an array of topics, including
identifying terrorism and weapons of mass destruction;
reporting suspicious activity and forming an emergency plan.
Target Audience:
Anyone interested in learning
about basic terrorism issues and disaster preparedness
Date:
Training is scheduled upon request by citizens
and community groups. For Metro
employee training dates, visit hr benefits
Contact:
Heidi Jordan (615) 862-8530
Disaster
Preparedness with Ready Rabbit
Description: Ready
Rabbit visits Nashville schools and community events to teach
children ways to make sure they are safe when tornadoes, storms
and other disasters strike.
Target Audience: Children of all ages
Dates:
Upon request
Contact:
Rodonna Robinson (615) 862-8530