CERT

The Charlotte County 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.

Charlotte County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members receive 18 hours of hands on training in the Basic Course. The 3 day course is followed by full-day biannual refresher drills, and an opportunity to assist the Charlotte County Public Safety Department at local incidents and events.
CERT is provided free of charge within Charlotte County. (Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian)