Developing, engaging, and sustaining CERT programs in low-risk communities

Michael S. Mitchell

doi:10.5055/jem.0853

Authors

Michael S. Mitchell, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0853

Keywords:

Community Emergency Response Team, CERT

Abstract

I am a recently trained (2021) volunteer in my county’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is managed by the County Fire and Rescue Department. As you know, CERT programs train volunteers in basic disaster response skills such as team organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, and light search-and-rescue, so that they can assist their families, neighbors, coworkers, and other community members during emergencies when professional responders may be unavailable to provide immediate assistance.

Author Biography

Michael S. Mitchell, PhD

Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences, Hershey, Pennsylvania

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