The City is accepting applications for its free Community Emergency Preparedness Academy (CEPA) that begins March 17. The academy provides community outreach to educate residents in emergency preparedness. In the aftermath of a major disaster, residents learn basic skills to save lives and protect property when emergency services are not immediately available.
The nine-week session covers everything from earthquake preparedness, fire safety and fire extinguisher training, light search and rescue training to basic first aid, CPR and AED training, utility safety and emergency water storage techniques.
The academy – which started as a pilot program eight years ago in Mission Viejo and is a two-time winner of the “Excellence in Disaster Preparedness Award” from the American Red Cross – is now offered in six south Orange County cities and three unincorporated canyon areas.
Mission Viejo’s academy is funded by private funds from a grant from Mission Hospital. Representatives from the City of Mission Viejo; Orange County Fire Authority; Orange County Sheriff’s Department; American Red Cross; local water districts; Medix Ambulance; Southern California Edison; and Mission Hospital provide class instruction.
Classes will be held on nine consecutive Thursdays from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veteran’s Way. Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 12 and will include a disaster drill and special graduation ceremony.
Class size is limited and reservations are required.
For more information regarding registration, contact Mission Viejo Police Services at 949 470-8433 or send an e-mail to CEPA@cityofmissionviejo.org.
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