September 2015 CERT E-Brief

CERT - Community Emergency Response Team

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CERT E-Brief

Volume 2 / Issue 4

Orange County CERT Mutual Aid Program Wins Award for Outstanding CERT Initiative

Twenty-four CERT programs in Orange County, California have worked to develop the Orange County CERT Mutual Aid Program, an extensive network of volunteer programs.

 
 

CERT in Action

Orange County CMAP volunteers set up a food distribution station during a recent activation.
 

Hawaii County CERT Rallies Disaster-Wearied Residents

In 2014, Hawaii County CERT volunteers assisted with a slow-moving lava flow in the lower Puna district.

Communities in Texas and Oklahoma Respond to Severe Springtime Flooding

In May 2015, Texas and Oklahoma experienced significant rainfall that resulted in severe flooding in many communities across the southern plains.

Springville, UT CERT Engages Whole Community in Preparedness

Located 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, Springville is a relatively quiet community of about 31,000 residents situated next to the Wasatch Mountains. 

 

Upcoming Training Dates in 2015 and 2016

Course Name: E0427 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Manager

December 3 - 4, 2015

March 3 - 4, 2016

May 12 - 13, 2016

June 2 - 3, 2016

June 24 - 25, 2016

August 18 - 19, 2016

This course prepares participants to establish and sustain an active local CERT program.

Course Name: E0428 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train-the-Trainer

November 30 - December 2, 2015

February 29 - March 2, 2016

May 9 - 11, 2016

June 20 - 22, 2016

August 15 - 17, 2016

September 7 - 9, 2016

This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA’s CERT Basic Training course.

 
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