Who Are We?
The 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.
CERT is a part of the New Castle County Citizen Corps.
For News and information about the New Castle County Citizen Corps, visit http://ncccitizencorps.blogspot.com/.
Our mission:
"New Castle County Citizen Corps embraces personal preparedness, personal
responsibility and the spirit of volunteerism. Our mission is to educate and
prepare New Castle County residents and visitors for all emergencies, through
public education, community outreach, and training. Citizen Corps seeks to
engage New Castle County residents through volunteer service to create and
sustain safe, vibrant, and livable communities.”