What is CERT?

The Community Emergency Response Team program trains volunteers to prepare for the types of disasters that their community may face. Through hands-on practice and realistic exercises, CERT Volunteers:

• Learn how to safely respond to man-made and natural hazards;

• Help organize basic disaster response; and

• Promote preparedness within their communities.

CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks.

CERT in Breathitt County

Breathitt Co. EMA is currently in the process of building a CERT Program that will allow community members who aspire to take part in beneficial community service to volunteer and take an active part in serving in the disaster preparedness, disaster response, and regular day-to-day community support context after completing a basic training and credentialing process.

If serving your community in this capacity interests you, please use the button below to fill out the interest form and you will be contacted on how to proceed to the next step when more resources and information becomes available.