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CERT Team!
The mission of the CERT program is to rapidly respond as a team to assist local responders, communities, private agencies and/or State and Federal Agencies in a large-scale emergency or disaster.
CERT teams are designed to support First Responders or Emergency Operations Center support functions.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during a disaster situation. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as: Fire safety Light search and rescue.
The Youngsville Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is part of the local and national Citizen Corps effort to incorporate and utilize volunteers in the community. Citizen Corps is endorsed by the President and the Department of Homeland Security. Youngsville CERT members are trained in basic response techniques to assist local citizens and first responders in disaster or emergency situations.
The purpose of the Youngsville CERT Concept of Operation Plan and Standard Guidelines is to:
(1) Outline the concept of operations organization.
(2) Specify procedures for CERT activation.
(3) Establish CERT training and equipment requirements.
(4) Define CERT team functions, capabilities and limitations.
CERT Team!
The mission of the CERT program is to rapidly respond as a team to assist local responders, communities, private agencies and/or State and Federal Agencies in a large-scale emergency or disaster.
CERT teams are designed to support First Responders or Emergency Operations Center support functions.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during a disaster situation. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as: Fire safety Light search and rescue.
The Youngsville Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is part of the local and national Citizen Corps effort to incorporate and utilize volunteers in the community. Citizen Corps is endorsed by the President and the Department of Homeland Security. Youngsville CERT members are trained in basic response techniques to assist local citizens and first responders in disaster or emergency situations.
The purpose of the Youngsville CERT Concept of Operation Plan and Standard Guidelines is to:
(1) Outline the concept of operations organization.
(2) Specify procedures for CERT activation.
(3) Establish CERT training and equipment requirements.
(4) Define CERT team functions, capabilities and limitations.