CERT
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
FEMA nationally supports the CERT program, a locally implemented initiative that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. CERT trains them in basic disaster response skills such as team organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety and light search and rescue. Additional training includes driver training.
Local CERT programs train and organize teams of volunteers to assist their families, neighbors, co-workers, and other community members during emergencies when professional responders may not be immediately available to provide assistance. Before, during, and after disasters, CERT volunteer teams perform basic response activities, including checking in on neighbors, distributing information to the public, supporting emergency operations centers, and helping manage traffic and crowds. The ability of CERT volunteers to perform these activities frees up professional responders to focus their efforts on more complex, essential, and critical tasks. CERT volunteers also support their communities by organizing, promoting, and participating in emergency preparedness events, activities, and projects.
Copperopolis CERT annually supports county-wide operations, including pump operations and fire fighter rehab services during live burn operations, CERT also supports the Red Cross and other public events under the direction of the Fire Chief and is trained to provide logistical and medical support to our fire fighters in the field.
The Copperopolis CERT team reports to the CERT Program Manager, has a mobile unit located at Station #1 and conducts meetings in the training room on the fourth Saturday of every month from 09:00 to 13:00.
If you are interested in learning about the Copperopolis CERT Team join us at a meeting - see dates in listing. To apply, stop by Station #1, 370 Main Street Copperopolis, CA 95228 and pick up an application.
