The Brief
- Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are made up of trained volunteers who assist after disasters.
- CERT members help first responders reach more people faster after storms.
- Anyone can join — including retirees — after taking a hands-on training course.
TAMPA, Fla. – CERT volunteers are everyday citizens trained to assist when hurricanes and other disasters hit the Tampa Bay area.
What we know:
They don’t wear badges — but their work is crucial. Volunteers are trained in basic first aid, fire suppression, search and rescue and disaster psychology.…