Introduction

The Community Emergency Response Team or CERT i s designed to prepare yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Emergency services personnel may not be able to help everyone immediately. You can make a difference by using the CERT training to save lives and protect property.

CERT Training covers basic skills important in a disaster, when emergency services are unavailable.  You will want to help.  With training, practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people following a disaster. You will also be protecting yourself from becoming a victim.