Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) are an all-volunteer force that assists local authorities in times of disaster and educates citizens on disaster preparedness to prep for disasters that may impact their local area. When activated, CERTs support local emergency service agencies when their resources are overwhelmed. Training for operations focuses on basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, traffic control, 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 incident when professional first responders are not immediately available to help.
The Brazos Valley CERT Program
The Brazos Valley CERT Program was established in 2002 with the intent on focusing citizens and community preparedness in times of disaster. The Joint Brazos Valley CERT Program currently covers the Counties of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Washington, and Robertson County. We also have joint support with the Texas A&M Nursing Program CERT.
CERT teams in the Region are looking for new volunteers willing to serve their community.
For information on how to join a CERT team, or to get your organization trained in disaster preparedness, contact Mike Nicholls at (979) 595-2801 ext.2046 or email Michael.Nicholls@bvcog.org or visit https://brazosvalleytxcert..samariteam.com