After September 11, 2001, America witnessed an outpouring of selflessness and heroism. People in every corner of the country asked, “What can I do?” and “How can I help?” Citizen Corps was created to help everyone in America answer these questions by promoting an understanding of our personal responsibilities for preparedness and by providing training and volunteer service opportunities to foster citizen participation to help make our communities and our nation safer.
Coordinated nationally by the Department of Homeland Security, Citizen Corps integrates programs and activities that engage everyone in hometown security. Led by the local Citizen Corps Council, Citizen Corps implementation is tailored to the community and focuses on community-specific public education and outreach, training, and volunteer opportunities. Citizen Corps Programs include four charter federal programs, Citizen Corps affiliate programs, and other organizations and activities that promote the mission.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is hands-on education about disaster preparedness. CERTs are trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood, school, or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in preparing their community. The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security.
To register for current and upcoming CERT classes, please contact: Moira Moon, SE WI Citizen Corp Coordinator Volunteer Center of Racine County, (262) 886-9612 Ext. 103.
CERT Application Form
