The Lee County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold a search and rescue training exercise at Kiwanis Family Park on Saturday, October 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CERT trainers will place rescue mannequins along the park’s trails for search teams to find and transport to safety. Mannequins will be clearly marked.
The park will remain open to the public during this time.
CERT is a volunteer group affiliated with Lee County Emergency Management. Volunteers are trained in emergency preparation and response to provide support during and in the aftermath of disaster situations.
For more information on CERT, contact the program at LeeCERT@leecountync.gov.