Bridges of Love Ministry recognized the need for a coordinated grass roots approach when over-whelming disasters make it difficult to maintain a sustained level of care. When first responders are over-extended, due to a crisis, networks of prepared individuals and local agencies that collaborate effectively reduce dependence on municiapl services and mitigate the damage caused by large scale events.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training assures a safe "neighbours helping neighbours" response. CERT is a grass roots strategy that is both practical and realistic, strengthening community safety and preparedness, through increased civic participation.

CERT as a highly effective training tool consisting of ten modules presented by professional emergency responders. These are offered on two Saturdays and key-note addresses shared on a Friday evening.

Friday June 12th: Key-notes - "Alberta Hailstorms" with Dr. Terry Krauss. Dr. Krauss is an accredited Consulting Meteorologist with a degree in Atmospheric Science and has compiled more than 40 years of research. This talk covers the problems hailstorms present, plus a history of hail research in Alberta and cloud seeding.

Heather Mack, Government Relations Representative, Insurance Bureau of Canada will share on "Liability Issues and Volunteerism" in the second session.

Saturday, June 13th: - Fire Safety and Search and Rescue. Afternoon modules Terrorism and CERT Organization.

Graduates receive a CERT Certificate, Cap, CERT Equipment Kit, and ID Card.

Summits are on-going so if you are unable to complete the ten modules in order, other opportunities will be available to pick up the sessions missed.

Cost (new registrants): $149.00 covers Friday dessert, Saturday breakfasts, lunches, snacks, literature and graduation.

Time: Friday evening at 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm and Saturday begins at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Marg Pollon at 403.263.5683 or email margpollon@bridgesoflove.net. More information plus a 3 minute video overview of Summit 4 is on Bridges of Love's new CERT web site, www.bridgesoflove.ca.

We look forward to seeing you Friday evening, June 12 and Saturday June 13, 2015.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Calgary Transit: Take west leg to 69 Street SW Station and then

Walk south on 69th Street SW, right on Springborough Blvd. SW to Ambrose University, 100 Ambrose Circle Southwest,

DRIVING: Take 17th Avenue SW to 69th Street SW, then south to Springborough Blvd. SW to Ambrose University, 100 Ambrose Circle Southwest, Parking on the south side of the building is free evenings and all day Saturday.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Transferable ONLY prior to ticket cut off date.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes please. This is much appreciated to expedite registration at the event.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are available only if your cancellation is received by email or phone prior to the ticket cut-off date. A cheque, less $12.00 (EventBrite fee and costs) will be issued and mailed to the name and address provided on the registration within 10 working days after the completion of the event.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

It is important the information provided on registration form is that of the attendee as material with name tag are personalized.