The Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
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Click Here for a CERT application (PDF)
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The Ann Arbor Police Department is looking for volunteers who want be a part of special Team. If you like a challenge and you’re looking for an opportunity to your help your community in times of emergency then here is your chance.
The Ann Arbor Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Division are currently accepting applications for the Washtenaw County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program.
The Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates the team members about disaster preparedness and what kind of hazards that may impact our community. The course trains people in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, 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 event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
CERT members also are used to support local emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
To become a CERT member you must:
- Be at least 18 yrs old
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Complete all the requirements for the training courses
- Attend all classes. It is required for certificate completion
- Pass an oral interview
If you are interested in learning more about CERT, Please Contact:
Adele El-Ayoubi
County CERT Program Coordinator
Ann Arbor Police Department
301 E Huron
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 794-6933
aelayoubi@a2gov.org
For more information about the program CERT go to:
http://www.citizencorps.gov/cc/showCert.do?id=43471