A Basic Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) training class will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on May 9th from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program, learn the basic nature of disasters, the opportunities to respond to personal needs, and how Lutherans can support families, congregations, and the public as the hands and feet of Jesus during a disaster. Other class topics include response and deployment protocol in times of disasters, a ministry of presence, and safety practices.

For those interested who complete the basic training class, there will be a LERT Chainsaw training class May 10th from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. In this course, participants will learn safe chainsaw operation, personal protective equipment, injury prevention, the physics of cutting trees, how to buck and limb fallen trees, and how to clear debris in a safe and beneficial manner. Three hours will be spent in classroom instruction. Four hours will be spent practicing skills.

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