Smaller jurisdictions like Skamania County are particularly prone to exceeding First Responder capabilities. This makes the ideas of CERT even more valuable when, not if, disaster strikes.

Skamania County DEM has been setting up CERT classes in various communities as funding permits.

Carson Fire District #1 sponsored our first class series in January and February 2005.

The Underwood Community Center was home to the second series of classes, with citizens joining us from Mill A and Willard.

Visit the CERT Home Page for much more information.

We are working to find funding to continue the CERT program locally.

We're planning to meet at 6 pm, in the EOC, on November 16th for a Tabletop Exercise - in preparation for a Functional Exercise in January - or for the inevitable winter storm event...