Emergency Management

The CERT program is:

• Neighbor helping neighbor…doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people
• A community-based program targeted at community residents.
• A group of ordinary citizens who want to help in time of disaster.
• Comprised of people trained in basic emergency skills offering immediate help to victims until professional services arrive.
• A program designed to teach neighborhood volunteers safety measures for use during a disaster
• A way to plan for a potential neighborhood emergency.
• A way to reduce stress and confusion in the neighborhood during a disaster.
• An inducement for citizens to seek higher levels of training through other sources.
• A potential recruitment tool for local emergency care providers, fire companies, and agencies.

The CERT organizational structure was developed because there is a need to provide:

• Effective communication among agency personnel and the citizens
• A well-defined management structure
• Accountability

If you are interested in receiving this training please complete an application and return it to:

Washington County Emergency Management
ATTN:  CERT CLASS REGISTRATION
16232 Elliott Parkway
Williamsport, MD 21795