Fortune favors those who are prepared, and the City of La Quinta is offering a 20-hour CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training course from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). After completion, participants are eligible to become part of the official Community Emergency Response Team as a volunteer for the City. The 20 hours of classes will take place over 3 sessions; on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:00 -10:00pm and on Saturday and Sunday, March 24th & 25th from 8:00am - 5:00pm at the La Quinta City Hall in the EOC (Emergency Operations Center), 78-495 Calle Tampico. Those interested must be of at least 18 years old, and live or work in the City of La Quinta. The cost of the class is $30 and registration can be done in person at the Building and Safety counter at City Hall (Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm & Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm) or by contacting Paul Hess, Emergency Services Coordinator at 760/777-7061 or e-mailing him at phess@la-quinta.org. The class is limited to 30 students. All training sessions must be completed to graduate. There are no make-up sessions and course payment is non-refundable. Additional information can be found on the City Calendar webpage at www.la-quinta

La Quinta City Hall
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253