Know what to do in the case of a disaster?

If you answered just call the fire department, you are only partly right.

In the event of a major disaster, firefighters and law enforcement are spread very thin, causing some victims to fend for themselves for several days.

But don’t panic.

The Community Emergency Response Team is offering free classes to the public on how to deal with emergency situations such as extinguishing fires, removing a person trapped under debris, how and what utilities to shut off and basic first aid.

Mandatory attendance at all classes is required for graduation and continuation in the CERT graduate program.

Days and class times are:

• Sept. 15, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.

• Sept. 16, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.

• Sept. 17, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.

• Sept. 18, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.

• Sept. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The classes will be held in Napa.

To register contact program registrar Sherry Vattuone at the Napa County Executive Office at 253-4580, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or online at svattuon@co.napa.ca.us. Applicants who register will receive a confirmation letter in the mail with attendance details./Register