Is there a CERT Program in your town? The CERT program provides hands-on emergency preparedness training to community members to teach them how to take care of themselves and their families for “up to 72 hours following a disaster and can assist others until professional first responder help arrives” .

To be eligible to volunteer, you must be at least 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license and live or work within the city’s boundaries. Cities have used CERT teams to help with widespread disasters and emergencies. My brother inlaw lives in a small bedroom community in Northern Utah and went through a CERT program two years ago.

Fortunately he has not needed to use the training that he as been given, but he is ready to go at a moments notice. I feel this a amazing program that can benefit any Town or Community. Does your town have one? Are you involved?

To learn more about these programs and how to get one started in you town Visit the official government Site Here