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CERT National
The Community Emergency Response Team concept was derived from a program
implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. Regional earthquakes and other
disasters confirmed the need for training civilians to meet their communities’ immediate needs.
Through the now national program, CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills,
such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. In turn, these local
volunteers assist their communities during emergencies as well as organized safety-focused
events.
Anyone who participates in a CERT course will benefit by being better prepared to respond
to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster. The training was made available nationally by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency in 1993.
For more information on the national program, click
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