Mayor Declares September "Ready In Renton" Month

Earlier this month, Mayor Denis Law declared September 2011 as "Ready in Renton Month." The declaration occurred at an August City Council meeting to create awareness around the importance of emergency preparedness and to get Renton Citizens involved in the month-long declaration.

There is no shortage of emergency preparation opportunities in Renton, including the Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy (REPA) and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Emergency Management Director Deborah Needham and Deputy Chief Bill Flores accepted the proclamation. Although Renton has not experienced a major disaster in a long time, the City and its residents train in order to be prepared, Needham said, thanking the Council for its support of Renton's emergency management program.

Anyone interested in learning more about disaster preparation may sign up for a number of free, or low-cost classes throughout the City. Most take place on the  campus or . Click here to read more about upcoming classes and how to register. 

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class series is sure to fill up fast. , which culminates in a half-day, hands-on response simulation.

Stay tuned to Patch for more on disaster preparedness this month.