Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

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Written testimony of the Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration for a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing titled “Working for a Fire Safe America: Examining United States Fire Administration Priorities”...

Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator Chief Ernest Mitchell, Jr. addresses the priorities of the USFA....more info
Written testimony of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade hearing titled “Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation through Customs Trade Modernization, Facilitation, and Enforcement”...
Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”...
Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical Standards”...

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