Happy Spring, CERT! 

Because spring marks the beginning of severe weather season, our training all month has focused on preparing for and responding to severe weather situations. We have a busy week of training ahead and don't want anyone to miss out. Here's a quick recap of the schedule for this week - and a preview of next week!

Monday, March 21 @ 7:00pm (Today!) - Damage Assessment Training at Erie Shores, 220 S. Gill Road, Port Clinton. We'll review the process for performing damage assessment according to FEMA's guidelines and discuss how CERT can best prepare to perform this critical task.

Tuesday, March 22 @ 6:30pm - Skywarn Training presented by the National Weather Service at the US Border Patrol Station, 709 E. Catawba Road, Port Clinton. *** Please note: Seating for this class is limited; contact the Ottawa County EMA at 419-734-6900 to reserve a space ***

Wednesday, March 23 @ 6:30pm - Skywarn Training presented by the National Weather Service at Norwalk High School, 350 Shady Lane, Norwalk.  Pre-registration is not required for this session.

Coming Next Week ... 
Wednesday, March 30 @ 6:30pm - Skywarn Training presented by the National Weather Service at Castaway Bay, 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky. Pre-registration is not required for this event.

We hope you'll plan to attend one of these great training sessions. If you have any questions, please let us know!
~Lauren

Happy March, CERT!

The weather is warming up and spring is in quickly approaching! Because spring often means severe weather, our March training will focus on the Storm Team capability and preparing volunteers to respond in severe weather situations.

Here’s the complete schedule with locations: (Please note that these dates may differ from our original schedule published last fall)
Monday, March 14 @ 7:00pm
Damage Assessment
Perkins Township Hall, 2610 Perkins Ave, Sandusky

Saturday, March 19 @ 10:00am
Red Cross Shelter Fundamentals (offered through Ohio Military Reserve)
Norwalk Armory, 400 W. Main Street, Norwalk

Monday, March 21 @ 7:00pm
Damage Assessment
Erie Shores, 220 S. Gill Road, Port Clinton

Wednesday, March 23 @ 6:30pm
SKYWARN (presented by the National Weather Service)
Norwalk High School, 350 Shady Lane, Norwalk

Wednesday, March 31 @ 6:30pm
SKYWARN (presented by the National Weather Service(
Castaway Bay, 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky

We'll have more information soon on the April schedule. Until then, we hope to see everyone at a March event. If you have any questions, let us know!