21 Complete Emergency Preparedness Training

Twenty-one new members joined the Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team Association after completing training March 8-10, according to MB City Manager David Carmany.

MBCERTA volunteers partnered with the Manhattan Beach Fire Department to provide training to the new members.

The new members learned about preparing for emergencies at home, schools, work and in the neighborhood and community, according to George Butts, MBCERTA president.

They engaged in team-building activities, learned about disaster psychology, fire suppression, search and rescue, disaster medical operations, triage and homeland security and terrorism awareness. They also participated in hands-on exercises, including extinguishing small fires and assisting firefighters with hose lines.

The training was held at the city's Public Works facility on Bell Ave.

Visit the MBCERTA website for information about the organization and its many events and activities.