Empowering Communities Through Training
We are developing a community emergency response team with FEMA-approved training, enabling volunteers to assist during disasters while ensuring their safety and that of their families. Join us on April 28 at 6pm for an orientation and initial training for CERT volunteers. We are meeting at the Oregon Fire Station, in Oregon, WI. Anyone aged 14 and up is welcome!
What is a CERT?
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are vital networks of trained volunteers ready to assist during disasters, enhancing community resilience and safety. CERTs teach people about how to prepare for disasters that can happen in their communities. CERTs learn basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue and medical operations.
As a CERT member, you can play an important role in helping people in your neighborhood or workplace before, during and after an emergency.
CERT volunteers are trained to be able to:
Provide basic first aid
Check on neighbors
Support local emergency centers
Connect disaster survivors to resources
Serve meals
Distribute information to the public
Fire safety and basic fire suppression
Community Support
Empowering volunteers to assist during disasters and recovery efforts.
Volunteer Training
FEMA-approved training equips volunteers to respond effectively and safely during emergencies, ensuring they can assist without endangering themselves or their families in critical situations.
Emergency Response
Community emergency response teams provide vital support during disasters, enhancing local resilience and recovery through trained volunteers ready to assist professional responders and emergency management teams.
Emergency Response Services
We train volunteers to assist communities during disasters and support emergency management teams effectively.
Volunteer Training Program
FEMA-approved training for community emergency response and disaster recovery assistance.
Community Support Teams
Networks of volunteers ready to assist during emergencies and ensure community safety.
Disaster Preparedness Training
Empowering citizens to respond effectively while ensuring their own safety and well-being.
Community Emergency Response
Join trained volunteers to support your community during disasters and enhance safety for everyone.
Sign up to Join the CERT!
Please fill out this brief form to let us know you are interested in becoming a CERT volunteer. Be sure to join us at the orientation on April 28, at 6pm at the Oregon Fire Station. The meeting will last about 2 hours. There will be a second meeting/training at the end of May for those who wish to continue and be a part of the official CERT.
To learn more about CERTs and the role of FEMA, please visit the FEMA Community Emergency Response Team website.
