What would you do if a disaster like the Haiti earthquake hit San Francisco? It’s horrible to even think about, but wouldn’t you want to be prepared, and be able to help out your family and neighbors?
After the 6.9 quake of ’89, the San Francisco Fire Department, prompted by the residents in the city, formed the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) Training Program, which provides training in disaster and emergency response.
Since 1990, NERT has trained more than 17,000 San Francisco residents to be self reliant in a major disaster. Their goal is to teach as many San Franciscans as possible that, with basic training, they can make a difference in the lives of their families and others when affected by a disaster, large or small. It’s often the first 72 hours after a disaster that are the most important.
NERT is looking for more volunteers for every neighborhood in San Francisco, and their next training takes place right here in the Richmond District.
Inner Richmond NERT Training:
Wednesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm
Class session 1: January 5
Class session 2: January 12
Class session 3: January 19
Class session 4: January 26
Class session 5: February 2
Class session 6: February 9
Location: Zion Church and School, 495 9th Avenue
NERT training is free. To register, sign up online, call 970-2024 or email sffdnert@sfgov.org for more information.
You can also check the NERT website for more training dates and locations around San Francisco.
Sarah B.
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