Detroit Evening Report: Detroit offering free CERT training; Black Footwear Forum and more
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On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we discuss the city of Detroit’s new community response team training program and share some safety tips in honor of National Preparedness Month. We also highlight a few local events to check out.
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Emergency response training
The city of Detroit is offering free Community Emergency Response Team volunteer training for residents this week. The training is facilitated by Detroit Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) and will cover disaster preparedness, search and rescue and medical care. Sessions are planned for 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays Sept. 21 and 28. Participants must complete all four sessions to receive their certificate of completion. For more information, call 313-596-1742. Register at detroitmi.gov/dhsem and search CERT.
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month and in addition to the CERT training, DHSEM is encouraging everyone to be prepared to respond before, during and after a disaster or emergency. Information on how to to make an emergency communications plan or how to build an emergency supply kit can be found on the city’s website. The city is also encouraging residents to sign up for the Detroit Alerts 365 program, and the CodeRED Mobile Alert App emergency notification system.
Get ‘Funky’ in Ferndale
The Funky Ferndale Art Fair — described by organizers as “twice as funky as your average fine art fair” — takes place this weekend in downtown Ferndale. Featuring more than 140 artists and authors, the event takes place on Nine Mile Road just west of Woodward Avenue, and will take place from 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. For more information go to funkyferndaleartfair.com.
Black Footwear Forum in Detroit
The Black Footwear Forum is hosting its 2024 National Forum in Detroit Sept. 26-29, hosted by the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America and PLC Detroit. The forum hosts events all across the country. These pop ups allow Black footwear professionals to congregate and network within their local area. For more information on how to be a part of these events, visit blackfootwearforum.com.
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