April 12, 2011 > Be Prepared Be Prepared Submitted By Shweta Singh Do you and your loved ones know what to do in the event of a major disaster? Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) is a three-hour class based on the same curriculum as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. This condensed class covers all the important skills that CERT training provides, without the long-term commitment of joining the team. The skills covered include: * Home disaster preparation * Utility control * Fire safety * Hazardous material awareness PEP Class Thursday, April 14 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ardenwood Elementary School Multi Purpose Room 33955 Emilia Lane, Fremont (510) 794-0392 Open to ALL members of the public From US Geological Survey