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PARKERSBURG – The Central Ohio Valley Health Department is celebrating National Preparedness Month in September with public classes.

“Our motto this year is ‘A healthy community is a prepared community’.” Community Health Director Malcolm Lanham said. The best thing you can do to prepare for any emergency is to stay healthy.

Classes are scheduled for most Saturdays in September and run one class during the week.

* The Amateur Radio Class will be held on September 3rd from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm K5YI will be testing new licenses and upgrades. For new licenses, candidates must bring two sets of identification, including one with a photo. Tests will be $14 and only calculators are allowed. To renew a permit, the holder must bring a photocopy of the permit and the original. If there is a completion certificate, a photocopy and the original must be submitted. Tests will be $14 and only calculators are allowed. For more information or to register, call Ken Harris (WA8LLM) at 304-481-3840 or email wa8llm@yahoo.com.

* On Saturday, September 17, two classes will be held at the main office, 211 Sixth St., from 9 a.m. to noon, and will provide a basic tour. The second weather spotter class is from 1-4pm to train participants in identifying and reporting severe weather. To register for the blood transfusion class, call Amanda Lyon at 304-485-7374 ext. 175 or email her at amanda.l.lyons@wv.gov. To register for the Weather Specialists class, call Christine Hamilton at 304.485-7374 ext. 181 or email Kristine.l.hamilton@wv.gov.

* Step to Healthy Living class will be held on Saturday, September 24th. The class focuses on the health department’s community health initiative, teaching the community about new healthy lifestyles such as nutrition, exercise and more. Seats are limited, and registration can be done by visiting https://tinyurl.com/2p9279u3 and select the date and number of seats required.

* On Wednesday, September 28th, a triple event will be held from 9am to 5pm in the Judge Black Annex, 317 Market St. in Fort Boreman, Parkersburg. Lunch will be served. To register, contact Christine Hamilton at 304.485-7374 ext. 181 or email Kristine.l.hamilton@wv.gov.

The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department serves Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Pleasants, Ritchie and Roane counties. Offices are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 304-485-7374 or visit the website at movhd.com for more information.