May 24 celebrated the graduation of the first Stafford CERT class of 2017. After completing 20 hours of classroom training, at both the Stafford Senior Center and Somers Fire Department, four new ...

The first disaster addressed by the local CERT was an ice storm in 2005 that shut off power, blew down trees and iced over most of Richland County. "People said it reminded them of a war zone," ...

The events of September 11th will never be forgotten. On that day the American Spirit was awakened as citizens came forth to volunteer their services to help those in need. The Citizen Corps Program ...

The Community Emergency Response Team, known as CERT, is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – In times of crisis, each and every member of our community can play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our neighbors. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ...