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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Valarie Smith
Executive Secretary
713-743-3847
vmsmith2@uh.edu

Prepare for Emergencies by Learning Life-Saving Skills

Prepare for Emergencies by Learning Life-Saving Skills

Houston, Sept. 10, 2018 —As National Preparedness Month continues, the University of Houston Office of Emergency Management is offering weekly tips on how to prepare for an emergency. Last week, the discussion focused on developing an emergency plan.

While having a plan and supplies during an emergency situation are some of the most vital steps for ensuring safety during an emergency situation, knowing other life-saving skills is just as important.

Learning simple basics such as how to use a fire extinguisher or how to shut off utilities such as natural gas can reduce the potential for injury during or after a natural disaster.

In addition, UH offers Community Emergency Response Team - or CERT for short - training, which covers everything just listed and more. For more information about CERT training, click here. To be added to the interest list for CERT training, go here.

Learning these skills is a great step in preparing for personal safety and the safety of others in an emergency.


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