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Lake Forest launches volunteer CERT program; inaugural class to staff Lake Forest Days
Summary
Police chief announced completion of the city's first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training and named inaugural volunteers who will support events and deployments; training is FEMA-aligned and ongoing.
Lake Forest Police Chief John Burke told the council on Aug. 4 that the city’s first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) completed its basic training and will serve at public events, including Lake Forest Days. Chief Burke said the program is "a nationally recognized initiative" and that participants received hands-on training in first aid, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster preparedness and…
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