August 2016 CERT E-Brief

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent this bulletin at 08/19/2016 12:10 PM EDT
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CERT E-Brief

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Bergen County CERT Partners with Local Agencies to Strengthen Preparedness and Response

To strengthen their ability to provide the highest level of disaster response, CERT program managers often seek to establish partnerships with professional responders in their communities. It is because of its strong partnership with local and county-level agencies, that the Bergen County (NJ) CERT program has made its mark in the community.

Celebrate 30 Years of CERT at Universal City, CA

Mark your calendars! This year is the 30th Anniversary of the CERT program. To celebrate, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has partnered with CaliforniaVolunteers, NBCUniversal, and other CERT partners to host a National CERT Conference September 8 – 10, 2016 in Universal City, CA.

 
 

CERT in Action
Bergen County CERT volunteers
 

The FEMA App Can Help You Stay Safe

The FEMA app provides a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, survival tips, and other resources to help you prepare for disasters.

Campus and Workplace CERT Guides

The Campus and Workplace CERT Guides will help new  programs establish their teams and be successful in their unique environments.

FEMA Region V Accepting Youth Preparedness Council Applications

If you know a student in grades 8 – 11 who is making a difference in his or her community’s preparedness, encourage them to apply!

 

2016 Training Dates

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

September 29-30, 2016

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

September 26-28, 2016
 
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