Neighbors helping neighbors.

To do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people.

CERT-trained citizens have a better understanding of potential threats to their homes, workplace and community and can take the proper steps to lessen the vulnerability of these hazards. When a disaster happens that overwhelms local response capabilities, CERT Members can apply their training to give critical support to their families, neighbors or associates in the immediate area until help arrives. When help does arrive, CERT members provide useful information to responders and support their efforts, as directed at the disaster site. For example, one CERT success story comes from events during recent hurricanes that took place in Florida. Local CERT members, along with members who traveled in from all parts of the country assisted emergency management, fire department and police department personnel by helping with evacuations, handling donations, preparing food for first responders, answering phones and a host of other tasks to assist the professional responders. This is a great example of CERT members and emergency response personnel working together for the benefit of the community. CERT members can also volunteer to assist with non-emergency projects that benefit the community. CERT members have distributed disaster education materials, and provided services at civic events, such as festivals, parades, sporting events, and more.

To become a CERT member, you need to complete the "core" CERT training program. Our training program will consist of approximately 30 hours. All sessions will be taught by trained emergency responders or trained instructors. During these sessions, you will learn basic emergency response techniques, including emergency medical/first aid, fire safety, search and rescue techniques, response to emergency incidents and more.

Absolutely! There are many tasks within a CERT program for citizens who want to be involved and help. Following a disaster, CERT members are needed for documentation, comforting others, logistics, etc.

Non-disaster related team activities might include keeping databases, developing a Website, planning activities, logistics, helping with special events and organizing exercises and activities.

There is no charge to register and attend the classes or to be a regular member of CERT.

Join us for a public meeting - upcoming events are listed HERE. 

Fill out the volunteer inquiry HERE and a member of our team will reach out to you.