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Villagers can support Community Emergency Response Team in event Sept. 30 at Chili’s

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members prepare for a drill.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members prepare for a drill.

An event to support the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) of The Villages is set for Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Chili’s.

The CERT Give Back Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. that day at Chili’s at 1206 Avenida Central.

Chili’s will donate 10 percent of the event day sales to CERT.

The CERT organization trains citizens to provide initial assistance to their families, neighbors, and community during medical emergencies and disasters until professional emergency personnel arrive. Additionally, CERT members provide various forms of assistance to the community during post disaster recovery efforts.

To learn more about CERT, visit http://www.certofthevillages.org/

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