Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is designed to provide a well-trained volunteer work force in every  neighborhood.The ideal CERT member is anyone who desires to learn the skills required to assist themselves and their neighbors during a disaster.  The goal of the CERT program is community self-sufficiency during the first 72 hours of a disaster.  More details, including how to sign up for CERT can be found here. 

Offered through Education for Life, 503.693.3352, or Tuality Healthcare, 503.681.1700.

Educating your children about fire safety could safe their lives. Kid-friendly resources are available to help your kids learn simple lessons in how to protect themselves.

The National Fire Protection Association with their popular mascot Sparky is on the web with games and fun learning tools and the U.S. Fire Administration kid's page offers coloring pages, crossword puzzles and other ways to help kids remember safety tips. They can even complete an on-line quiz to become a Junior Fire Marshal and earn an official certificate.

Please take the time to visit these sites with your children and encourage them to protect themselves.

U.S. Fire Administration
National Fire Protection Agency
USDA Forest

Product Recalls & Safety Information
American Red Cross 
Give Life 
Child Safety Seats