The Kirkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course will begin on Monday, September 10, at Kirkland City Hall from 6-9 p.m.

Learn all about personal preparedness, light search and rescue, fire suppression, disaster medical and much more. This hands-on course is informative and fun. Students will be ready to help families and neighbors when disaster strikes.

Students will attend eight weeks of instruction followed by a simulation drill (required). The cost for Kirkland residents is $35 and $50 for non-residents.

For all the details, and registration, go to www.KirklandCERT.com.