Late-summer, fall emergency response sessions set

CHAMPAIGN – Citizens who want to be prepared to help others during times of civic emergency are encouraged to sign up now for training being offered later this summer and in the fall.

The next five-session Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) courses will be offered Aug. 25, 26 and 28 and Sept. 3 and 4, and Oct. 27, 28 and 30 and Nov. 3 and 5.

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