The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies occur, CERT members can provide critical support to the first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.

In the Morongo Basin, the Town of Yucca Valley currently provides training for and coordinates the CERT program for the area. CERT training includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations.

ARE YOU EMERGENCY PREPARED?

For more information, contact Lesley Copeland,
CERT Coordinator
Phone: (760) 369-7211