Hanover Park starts CERT classes Oct. 5

The Hanover Park Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a Federal Emergency Management Agency program that trains citizens to assist emergency services in disaster situations, will hold classes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Oct. 5 to Nov. 9. They’ll take place at village hall, 2121 W. Lake St., Hanover Park. Attendees must be at least 18 years old and are presented with a certificate upon program completion. Training sessions cover disaster preparedness, fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, team organization and terrorism. To register or learn more, call Hanover Park Police Sgt. John Dossey, course director, at (630) 372-4414 or supervisor Michael Nowak at (630) 372-4425.