Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers on disaster preparedness and community hazards.

By City of Norwalk Office of Emergency Management

Date and time

Starts on Friday, September 6 · 6pm PDT

Location

Norwalk City Hall

12700 Norwalk Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650

Agenda

Day 1 - Sept 6
Day 2 - Sept 7
Day 3 - Sept 14

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Course Registration & Introduction

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Disaster Preparedness


Unit Objectives: 1) Describe the functions of CERT, discuss your role as a CERT volunteer, and explain how CERT fits into your community’s emergency preparedness structure, 2) Describe the types of ...

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

CERT Organization


Unit Objectives: 1) Describe the CERT organizational structure 2) Explain the Incident Command System (ICS) and how CERT operates within this structure, 3) Describe the 9-step one-scene size-up proc...

About this event

*This is a three day event. Participants must attend all three sessions to graduate. Please see course agenda for dates and times below*

Any adult in good health and with a sense of community can become a part of CERT. If you become a CERT member, you will learn about important life-safety support techniques. You will, however, not be expected to place yourself in dangerous situations, either in the training or when a disaster strikes.

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 to manage traffic and crowds. The Norwalk CERT programs trains and organizes volunteers to assist their families, neighbors, co-workers, and other community members.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to attend?

No, training is provided at no charge

Is there an age requirement?

You must be 18 years or older to participate in training.

Is there a dress code?

Participants must wear a shirt, long pants, and close toed shoes.

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