Learn the fundamentals of disaster preparedness, understand the hazards that may affect our community, and discover how you can prepare yourself, your family, and your neighborhood before disaster strikes.

Learn how CERT teams are organized, understand the roles and responsibilities of team members and leaders, and explore how communication, coordination, and documentation support an effective disaster response.

Learn how to recognize and address life-threatening conditions, provide basic first aid, prioritize patient care, and work safely within the CERT scope of practice until professional responders arrive.

Learn how CERTs support medical operations during mass casualty incidents, establish treatment areas, conduct head-to-toe assessments, and apply public health measures to support safe and effective patient care.

Learn how disasters can affect survivors and responders, recognize common stress reactions, practice self-care and team well-being, and provide compassionate support to those experiencing disaster-related stress.

Learn how to identify fire and utility hazards, safely extinguish small fires, use portable fire extinguishers, and recognize hazardous materials while keeping personal safety the top priority.

Learn how to safely assess search and rescue situations, locate survivors, and use basic techniques to safely remove survivors from damaged structures.

Learn about terrorism-related threats, how to recognize and report suspicious activity, and the role of CERT volunteers in preparing for and safely responding to these incidents.

Learn the fundamentals of emergency communications, explore common communication methods and radio procedures, and discover how CERT volunteers can effectively share critical information during disasters.