Definition
A Citizen Corps program administered by FEMA's Community Preparedness Division that prepares people to help themselves, their families and their neighbors in the event of a disaster in their community. Through CERT, citizens can learn about disaster preparedness and receive training in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. With this training, volunteers can provide critical support by giving immediate assistance to victims before emergency first responders arrive on scene. CERT volunteers also support the community year-round by participating in community preparedness outreach activities and distributing materials on disaster preparedness and education.
URL Name
TH-1700-1910-150-15
Third Level Code
TH-1700
Taxonomy Code
TH-1700.1910-150.15
Parent Code
TH-1700.1910-150
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TH
Fifth Level Code
TH-1700-1910-150
Fourth Level Code
TH-1700-1910
Use References
CERT Program
Publication Status
Online