Johnson County, Missouri
Emergency Management
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Community Emergency Response Team
"It's a way to give back to your community. Another reason to join us is to learn how to react to an emergency and to give aid if needed."
- 14 year CERT volunteer, John
Why should you join CERT?
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"Being prepared to help others in need is the best way we can give back to our family, friends & community. "
- 17 year CERT volunteer, Juanita
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More questions?
The 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.
The primary reason for CERT training is to give people the decision-making, organizational, and practical skills to offer immediate assistance to family members, neighbors, and associates while waiting for help. While people will respond to others in need without the training, the goal of the CERT program is to help people do so effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in unnecessary danger.
Johnson County Emergency Management offers C.E.R.T. training approximately twice a year, free of charge. (See dates below) The course is normally offered once in the fall and once in the spring. We can schedule other training dates for groups of 10 participants or more. If you are interested in this training, click here --->
Johnson County has a Community Emergency Response Team of approximately 55 members, from all different backgrounds. If you are interested in joining our team or just interested in the training, please contact our office at 660-747-2666.
"Come and have fun by joining the Johnson County Community Emergency Response Team, while serving others around you, in your neighborhood, community, and county where emergencies happen"
- 7 year CERT volunteer, Dennis