Chatham CERT

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs educate individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their community and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search & rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist their families and neighbors following a disaster until professional responders arrive. CERT volunteers are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects.

General Training

Chatham County CERT holds a general meeting at 6:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month. During the COVID19 Pandemic, most meetings are being held remotely. General meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about CERT.

Past Topics:

Victim Response & Transport (exercise)
Food safety, storage, prep
Flood response, windshield survey
Blocking & Cribbing (exercise)
First Aid, CPR, AED (exercise)
SkyWarn Weather Spotter (6pm at the Chatham Library, 197 NC 87, Pittsboro, NC 27312)
Hurricane Preparedness
Stress Management During Disasters
Public Health Emergency Response to COVID19
CERT Basic Course and Other Specialized Training & Exercises

Online Training

Chatham County CERT Resources