CERT - Community Emergency Response Team

What is CERT?

CERT members are community volunteers trained in basic response skills by emergency personnel. CERT members are prepared to save lives, prevent the spread of disease, and protect themselves, their families, and their community in the event of a disaster.

What does a CERT member do?

Once trained, CERT members are included in the emergency response for their area.

What does a CERT member learn?

Disaster preparedness
Fire suppression
Medical operations
Preparation and response to infectious disease outbreaks, biological terrorist attacks, and more.

After CERT members complete their training, they are recognized in their communities with a formal graduation ceremony. They receive an equipment bag to assist them if called upon during times of crises. The bag contains a hard hat, goggles, dust masks, work gloves, flashlight, identification vest, baseball cap, and a utility tool. It is a proud moment for all CERT volunteers.

How do I become a member of CERT ?

Fall 2010 training dates have not yet been announced. There is no cost to attend; however, space is limited.

For more information, call or email Jackie Weber: 952-563-8779 or jweber@ci.bloomington.mn.us..

For more information, contact:

Bloomington Public Health Division
1900 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8900 V/TTY
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Interpreters and transportation information are available upon request.