An area county is scheduled to host a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Course, open to the public.

The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency has announced a free training course that teaches persons how prepare for a disaster.

Officials say participants will learn about disaster preparedness, disaster medical operations, search and rescue, fire safety and utility control.

To register for the free training course, you can visit this link provided by JCEMA.

For more information, you can contact the Johnson County Emergency Management Agency by calling (660) 747-2666.