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.
The latest 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.
For more information about CERT, call (203) 226-0780 or
send an email to info@WestportCERT.org
