A Basic LERT Training class will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 605 S. 5th Street, Norfolk, NE on March 23, 2024. The class is for new or reviewing participants. Participants will be introduced to the LCMS Disaster Response program and learn the basic nature of disasters, and how Christians can support church workers, families, congregations and the general public, as the hands and feet of Jesus, during these trying times.
Class registration must be made at www.LCMS-LERT.org. A registration fee of $30 per person will cover the cost of lunch, snacks, training materials, and LERT T-shirt. Please make a check out to the Nebraska District LCMS Office and note "LERT Training March 23, 2024" on your check. You should bring your check to the training. Participants are urged to pre-register before March 11, 2024, so we have the proper materials for everyone. Last minute registrations are welcomed, however course materials may be limited if you’re not pre-registered. If you have questions, please contact trainers Dylan Woodall at 816 263-0444 or Mick Onnen at DisasterResponse@ndlcms.org or 402 364-3370
All interested participants are welcome to attend the LERT training, however, only LCMS members who are 14 years or older are eligible for certification as LCMS LERT volunteers. All LERT materials will be distributed during the class. A certificate of participation, volunteer ID card, and T-shirt will be distributed by your LERT Trainer after the training is complete.
The training will run from 9 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Participants should arrive by 8:30 am to complete registration and sign in.
These are main topics of the training:
- An introduction to the LCMS Disaster Response program
- Christian Care in times of disaster
- Lutheran Early Response Teams
- Safety Protocol
- Congregation preparedness and Mercy Teams activities
