The Strathcona Regional District wants you to be ready for emergencies through free courses.
May 4 to May 10 is Emergency Preparedness Week, a national initiative meant to get you to learn how to protect yourself, your family, and community in the event of an emergency.
For that upcoming week, the district will hold free first aid certification courses across the region to provide residents with the skills needed to offer care to an injured or ill person.
Board chair Mark Baker says those trained in first aid can help make a difference in someone’s recovery.
“For patients, this can mean the difference between a shorter or longer recovery time,” said Baker.
“First aid training makes everyone more confident and comfortable during an unfortunate situation.”
The district says along with the courses, they’ll also hold a Disaster Prepardness Expo to help build community resilience on Quadra Island.
These events will take place in several locations including Cortes Island Hall, Campbell River Gardens, Oyster Bay Resort, Sayward Heritage Hall, Quadra Island Centre, Anne Fiddick Aquatic Centre, and Tahsis Recreation Centre from May 3 to 12.
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