Become
part of
C.E.R.T.
Let's all be
prepared for any eventuality!
CERT is a program that trains citizens to prepare for and
respond to emergencies in their local communities. CERT is
an acronym for Community
Emergency
Response Team.
CERT teams are groups of neighborhood and community-based
volunteers that undergo an intensive 33-hour training
program in basic disaster response skills, such as fire
safety, light search and rescue, and medical operations.
As a rule, emergency services personnel are the best trained
and equipped to respond to emergencies. However, following a
catastrophic disaster, some neighborhoods may be on their
own for a period of time because of the size of the area
affected, lost communications, and impassable roads. CERT
teams are self-deploying response groups that can begin
initial response actions to save lives and protect property.
During non-emergency situations, CERT teams engage in the
important work of disaster preparedness. Activities include
educating neighbors and community business owners about the
many hazards they may face and appropriate disaster
preparedness steps to take.
CERT is one of four programs in the Department of Homeland
Security's Citizen Corps initiative.
Our next meeting is
May 15th at 460 Brielle Avenue, Community Board Two Building
Staten Island, New
York 10314
Click here for directions from your current location.
ATTEND A MEETING, SEE WHAT THE C.E.R.T.
IS
ALL ABOUT AND MAKE THE DECISION TO HELP YOUR COMMUNITY IN
THE EVENT OF A DISASTER.
Contact us by e-mail for more details on joining Port Richmond CERT.
Email:
info@sicert.org
Or call John Tidona @718-448-7160
