Receive report on emergency response training program for residents

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In Plain English

The Community Emergency Response Team teaches residents skills like first aid and search-and-rescue for disasters. The program helps neighborhoods become self-sufficient when professional responders are overwhelmed. City staff will present current participation levels and discuss ways to recruit more volunteers.

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Votes

To support CERT in extending training to all Richmond public housing units and all individuals interested in the training

Passed

5 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved expanding emergency response training to all Richmond public housing residents and anyone else who wants to learn disaster preparedness skills. The Community Emergency Response Team program teaches people first aid, search-and-rescue, and other skills to help their neighborhoods when professional firefighters and paramedics are overwhelmed during disasters. This expansion aims to increase volunteer participation in the program, particularly in public housing communities where residents could benefit from emergency preparedness training. No city funding was involved in this decision.

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Community Discussion

This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.

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