You are cordially invited to attend the Early Response Team (ERT) training at Union Grove UMC, Bahama, NC. The training will be in the white block cabin behind the church. It begins at 0830 and will end around 1230 for recertification and around 4:30 PM for new Early Response Team members. We will have snack items, a Subway lunch, and Phyllis’ state famous frozen water and Costco cookies. Please complete the registration form below to hold a seat at this training.
The foundation of effective disaster response is built on willing and well-trained volunteers. UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild, or repair teams. Under very specific guidelines, ERTs assist survivors without causing further harm or being a burden to the affected community. ERT Classes help participants understand how United Methodists are involved during a disaster, how we get prepared for a disaster, and what we can do when a disaster strikes.
Basic ERT Class – Cost: $20 –
Required to receive an ERT badge and become part of a fully certified team. You will be badged after your background check is complete. April 9, 2022 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at Union Grove UMC Cabin,
9903 N Roxboro Road, Bahama, NC 27503
Recertification Class – Cost: $20 –
Your ERT badge is good for three years, at which time you will need to take an ERT Recertification Class. April 9, 2022 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Union Grove UMC Cabin, 9903 N Roxboro Road, Bahama, NC 27503