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The Town of Westport, Connecticut has created an organization of volunteers under the Federal
Citizen Corps initiative known as the Westport Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
The mission of Westport
CERT, a division of the Police Department within the Public Safety Office, is to serve Westport, and provide a way for
members to serve their community by supporting the local emergency service agencies in disaster, crisis and emergency response,
and by promoting safety education, emergency and disaster preparedness. In all activities, the safety of CERT members is the
first priority.
Our 20+ hours Basic Training Course, regular ongoing review sessions and training exercises keeps
us capable and ready to respond. Westport CERT is open to everyone 18 years or older. Fairfield CERT is welcoming Westporter’s to
join their 2010 basic training class. It is being offered through Fairfield's Winter-Spring 2010 Continuing
Education program. The first class is January 30, 2010. More information send an email to info@WestportCERT.org. In the past, BASIC TRAINING COURSES on emergency preparedness were held during Fall
2007 and Spring 2008 with seventeen participants completing the training. Among others, the following topics were covered:
First Aid, CPR, AED, Disaster Preparedness, Medical Operations, Team Organization, Fire Safety, Search and Rescue and Disaster
Scenarios. Westport CERT is now on Twitter. We will be posting meeting, training and events
notices, as well as preparedness information that may be of interest to the community. Follow us @WestportCERT.
For more information about CERT, call (203) 226-0780 or
send an email to info@WestportCERT.org
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