Post date: Dec 23, 2010 6:55:18 AM
A program that provides disaster information, education, and training that no resident should be without!
For more information call (619) 336-4556.
What is CERT? CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT is a group of people that are organized to work as a team to respond to disasters that impact their homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. The CERT program focuses on providing specialized training to organized “teams” to provide vital services within their neighborhoods or businesses, in the absence of emergency responders, whose arrival may be delayed due to the scope of the event.
The CERT program provides 24 hours of classroom and hands-on training for participants over a two (2) week period. Classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays. The program is offered free of charge, and is open to all National City residents OR employees of businesses with a physical address in National City. The CERT program is designed to be practical, interesting, and fun. While the CERT program is interactive, there are no special physical requirements to participate in the program. CERT is grant funded and our program will be coordinated by the National City Fire Department. All classes are taught by emergency management, fire, and police instructors. The CERT program is an official Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program. Certificates of Completion are issued to participants at the end of the CERT Training Academy.
If you are interested in attending a CERT Training Academy, call (619) 336-4556 or send an e-mail to: wamedee@nationalcityca.gov. Call now, we need you!