As part of Ready in Renton, the city is actively recruiting volunteers to be part of the city’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. CERT is a nationwide all-hazards disaster preparedness program created by the FEMA.

CERT volunteers are trained to take on leadership roles in their neighborhoods following a disaster. CERT classes begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 and continue each Tuesday evening through Nov. 3. Participants receive 24 hours of training in fire suppression, search and rescue, first aid, disaster psychology and team organization, and participate in a disaster simulation on Nov. 7.

The cost is $25 for Renton residents and $30 for non-residents. For more information visit rentonwa.gov/CERT or call 425-430-7041.