Public Education & Outreach
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Thurston County Emergency Management has a variety of public education programs to improve individual and family emergency preparedness. Developed by the State of Washington, Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) is a program designed to help neighborhoods prepare for disasters. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) CERT is a 20-hour training program that prepares you yourself, family, neighbors and co-workers in the even to an emergency. Thurston County Emergency management and other local partners met with churches and other faith organizations on a quarterly basis to improve emergency preparedness and plan how to better serve the community. Thurston County Emergency Management has designed an education program to improve individual and family preparedness, building on the "3 Days, 3 Ways" concept. If you are interested in more information, or to schedule a presentation, please contact Vivian Eason, Thurston County Emergency Management at 360-867-2825 or email easonv@co.thurston.wa.us.
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