Putnam County CERT sets open house for Nov. 10

The Putnam County Emergency Operations Center, located at 1600 W. CR 225 South in Greencastle, will be hosting an open house at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov 10.

Interested individuals are encouraged to attend and have the opportunity to learn more about the Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team.

The Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), endorsed by the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency, is currently seeking individuals interested in serving their community while receiving valuable training, both in general and specific response skills sets.

Training will include disaster preparedness, disaster communications, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, and damage assessment ,with specific training in specialized vehicle support as well as air operations staffed out of the Putnam County Airport.

CERT responds to countywide and community-centered emergencies that require additional resources and manpower to support Putnam County emergency first-responders.

CERT operates under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security but is locally directed and self-funded. It is completely staffed by your friends and neighbors.

Interested individuals must be at least 18 years of age to qualify and all applications are subject to background checks.

During the open house the fundraising unit will display and have tickets for the Nov 14 quilt raffle. The quilt and two wall hangings have been generously donated by Kathy Burke.

For more information, persons may contact the Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team at 317-850-0662.