CERT
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
What is CERT?
CERT is a nationwide initiative which grew out of the Citizen Corps program formed by President George W. Bush following the catastrophe of September 11, 2001. In 2022, the CERT program moved under FEMA’s Preparedness Community Division.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates residents to be better prepared for an emergency by providing basic disaster response skills on what to do before, during, and after an emergency or disaster. When called upon, trained CERT members may also provide critical support to first responders through organized municipal or county-level emergency management.
JOIN OUR TEAM
CERT training is a great way to become more empowered to protect yourself, your family, and be a valued volunteer in your community.
If you are 16 or older, please consider joining our Team and enrolling in the free 9-week "Basic CERT Training" course offered through the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management.
You will receive basic-level training in the following areas:
- Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster Fire Suppression
- Disaster Medical Operations, including CPR
- Light Search and Rescue Operations
- Disaster Psychology & Team Organization
- Terrorism Awareness
- Disaster Simulation
Basic CERT safety equipment is issued to each successful participant.
For questions, and to join, email cert@ho-ho-kusboro.com