Hello Neighbors. On March 10th, I completed the City of Bellevue *C*ommunity* E*mergency *R*esponse *T*eam Training, (*CERT)*. This was the 8 week course (one evening a week), that was fun, inspiring, and challenging, covering topics like Disaster Preparedness, Medical Operations, Search & Rescue, and Fire & Safety. Another option offered is *CERT Lite*, a Saturday morning training offered monthly at different locations around the City. I strongly encourage to take *CERT* or *CERT Lite*. See my cut and paste below from the City of Bellevue Emergency Management Newsletter for details. The next class scheduled is an accelerated *CERT* class on June 22nd, 23rd, and 24th in 2018. This class is a full *CERT* curriculum offered in a condensed time frame for those unable to attend a full *CERT* course over an 8 week period. The final *CERT *class of 2018 will be another 8 week course scheduled to start on Wednesday, August 29th from 6:00-9:00PM with classes every consecutive Wednesday until the final drill on Saturday October, 20th. You can find the application here! *Monthly Reminder for CERT Lite*! *2018 CERT Lite Schedule:* CERT Lite is a great way to learn some basic emergency preparedness and response skills if a busy schedule prevents you from taking the full 8 week course! Keep checking future newsletters to get updated schedules! You can find the eventbrite pages to sign up for the next 5 classes here: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/wa--bellevue/cert-lite-bellevu e/?crt=regular&sort=best https://mailchi.mp/0edd4fe3d6bd/updates-on-emergency-prepare dness-activities-in-bellevue?e=fec475effc If you are interested in any of this courses and would like to discuss them with me, please do not hesitate to contact me. Eileen Vuecrest Safety Committee -- cell: (425) 449-0800 mail:eileen.foley@gmail.com