Ready Lakes Region: Protect Your Family, Strengthen Your Community

In today's uncertain world, emergencies can strike unexpectedly. Whether it's a severe storm, a power outage, or an unforeseen event. Being prepared can make a significant difference in the safety and well-being of you and your loved ones.

Ready Lakes Region is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) preparedness program based on a national curriculum. This program empowers individuals and families with the knowledge and skills to be better prepared for unexpected events. We believe in proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. By participating in Ready Lakes Region, you'll gain valuable life skills like first aid, fire safety, and how to create a family emergency plan. Let's invest in our community's resilience together.

"While the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program may sound like it's all about responding to disasters, it's primarily focused on equipping individuals and families with essential preparedness skills. You'll learn valuable life skills like first aid, fire safety, and how to create a family emergency plan.

Completing this training qualifies participants to apply for membership in the Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team/Medical Reserve Corps. This allows trained individuals to contribute their skills and support community emergency preparedness efforts.

Don't let the "C-Emergency Response T" title scare you off! This training is valuable for everyone, whether you want to actively volunteer in emergencies or simply improve your family's preparedness."

Cost: $35.00 includes Student Participant Manual, and course supplies.

Intro-CERT ORGANIZATION & INCIDENT COMMAND, Utility Control if briefed by Eversource

Mar 3rd, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Mar 10th, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

DISASTER MED OPS #1

S #1

Mar 17th, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

DISASTER MED OPS #2

Mar 24th, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

DISASTER PSYCHOLOGYO

Mar 31st, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

**OPTIONAL**

HEARTSAVER CPR/AED

Apr 7th, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

CITIZEN RESPONSE TO ACTIVE ATTACKER

Apr 14th, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

TERRORISM, HAZMAT, UTILITY CONTROL, FIRE SAFETY Pt. 1

Apr 21st, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

FIRE SAFETY, FIRE EXTINGUISHER PRACTICAL EVOLUTIONS

Apr 28th, 2026

SCHOOL CLOSED- Vacation

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. This class will be held at Laconia Fire Dept- not at LHS.

LIGHT SEARCH & RESCUE

May 5th, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

J. Beland/K. Erickson

SKILLS DAY/DISASTER SIMULATION

May 12th, 2026

Tuesday

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Class to be held at LHS- Rodeo Skills

**OPTIONAL CLASS** Field Trip to State of NH Incident Planning and Operation Center- Concord

May 19th, 2026

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. This class is held at the IPOC in Concord. We will not be at LHS on this date.

FINAL KNOWLEDGE REVIEW/ GRADUATION

May 26th, 2026

6:00pm – 8:00pm

This class supports dogs and their owners who want to take their training to the next level.  

-Immunization records required.  Carolyn recommends signing up for the Beginner class if you aren't sure.  She will evaluate that class and advance the dog to the next level if it is appropriate. 

Due to an outbreak of respiratory infections in dogs we are requiring proof of:

- Parvo Distemper Vaccine

-Kennel Cough Vaccine

-proof of no worms from stool sample

These can be sent to the instructor by your vet, we will contact you with her information after registration.

Do you have a puppy or dog that is sometimes a little naughty?  Perhaps they just haven't learned yet.  This class is just what you need.   Carolyn is a master teacher helping the handlers learn how to manage their pet and in turn helping the pet behave in a way acceptable to it's owner. 

-A leash and immunization records are required.

Due to an outbreak of respiratory infections in dogs we are requiring proof of:

- Parvo Distemper Vaccine

-Kennel Cough Vaccine

-proof of no worms from stool sample

These can be sent to the instructor by your vet, we will contact you with her information after registration.