The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area, and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization the professional responders can rely on during disaster situations. CERT volunteers can also help with non-emergency projects that help make their communities safer and more resilient. CERT programs welcome individuals of all abilities.

Upcoming Events:
March 5 - 12: CERT Basic Training, Sanford
March 11 - 13: CERT Basic Training, Burgaw
March 19 & 20: CERT Train-the-Trainer, Lumberton
April 22 - 24: CERT Basic Training, Apex
June 3 - 5: CERT Basic Training, Lewisville
June 4 & 5: CERT Train-the-Trainer, Morganton
Jun 25 & 26: CERT Basic Training, New Bern
Jul 16 & 17: CERT Program Manager Class, Raleigh
July 23: POD Operations: Fayetteville

Past Events:
January 28, 2021: NC CERT Forum for All Volunteers, recording of meeting
March 25, 2021: NC CERT Forum for Program Managers, recording of meeting
May 26, 2021: NC CERT Forum for All Volunteers, recording of meeting
July 29, 2021: NC CERT Forum for Program Managers, recording of meeting

Contact:
Samantha Royster
NC CERT Program Manager, NCEM, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-825-2288
Email: Samantha.Royster@ncdps.gov

See below for NC CERT Standard Operating Guidelines and a listing of NC CERT Programs (updated 8/23/2021).