Santa Clara County Teen CERT Volunteer Program

As a branch of FEMA’s National CERT program, we aim to educate youth about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Teen CERTs are trained in basic emergency response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and medical operations. Using skills learned in the classroom and training, Teen CERTs can assist others during an emergency before first responders arrive. Across the country, local CERT programs provide training and support for all sectors of the community, but our program is the only full-time running Teen CERT program with a board in the nation.