By the Daily Press
DOWNTOWN In celebration of American Red Cross month, the Santa Monica chapter is sponsoring free disaster training for residents, which will include a basic emergency first-aid class that will cover CPR and how to treat everything from bumps and bruises to broken bones and shock.
Two, three-hour sessions will be offered this Sunday, March 30. The first session is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The second session will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The chapter is located at 1450 11th Street.
Representatives from the Red Cross said there will be 30 to 40 people per session.
To take advantage of the free training, contact the chapter at or call (310) 394-3773 during normal business hours to enroll.
The American Red Cross of Santa Monica is a publicly supported, nonprofit corporation that provides health and safety education, youth services, CPR and first aid training, disaster awareness and disaster relief efforts. To inquire about other programs, first-aid and safety courses or volunteering, call the center or go online at www.redcrossofsantamonica.org.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 26, 2008. Read the original PDF.