Douglas County Emergency Management is accepting registrations for its Fall 2025 CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) weekend class. The course is designed to teach individuals to be better prepared to help themselves, their families and communities before, during and after a disaster. 

The training will be Oct. 3-Oct. 5 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St., in Flory Meeting Hall. The hours are:

• Friday, Oct. 3 - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 4 - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 5 - 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The training is free, but individuals need to register on the county’s website.

The training course includes information about disaster preparedness, fire safety, medical operations, light search and rescue, terrorism, team organization and other safety measures. 

At the conclusion of the training, individuals may register to become a CERT volunteer. Authorized CERT volunteers provide support to first responders and other agencies during a disaster and at community events as directed by Emergency Management.

If you have questions, please contact Emergency Management.