During emergencies or disasters, CERT will be there. CERT provides community members with the disaster-related know-how they need to be self-sufficient and support others, if necessary, until help can arrive.

CERT brings new services to our community as it is a nationally-recognized program that developed in response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The curriculum is well defined, includes terrorism awareness. Communities with established CERT programs receive funding for training and resources. Team members get the same training with CERT no matter where they live and training certification is transferable.