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District #14 In Action

The Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Program, also called the Community Emergency Response Team Program, was begun by FEMA in an effort to create a network of trained volunteers, ready to respond in case a disaster or large-scale incident should overwhelm the capabilities of an established 9-11 system.

Earthquakes, airliner crashes, hurricanes and, most recently, severe winter storms are all examples of multiple agency events that require large numbers of trained responders. With active programs all over the country, these volunteers are supported by FEMA, Homeland Security, state and local fire departments and law enforcement. They are trained in disaster preparedness and public education, emergency medical operations and critical first aid, disaster search and rescue, limited fire suppression, and now, emergency communications and terrorist threat reaction. NERT or CERT members stand ready to assist professional responders whenever needed, and also help inform the public about preparing before disasters, hazard mitigation and home safety. The Corbett area NERT program was implemented in 1999. Since that beginning 54 volunteers have gone through the rigorous course, and at this time 24 members continue to actively train and prepare to help our community in the event of a large-scale emergency. If you would like to know more about the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Program, and when the next training course will be held for volunteers in this area, please call 503-695-2766, or email brewkatrit@aol.com. You can also visit www.citizencorps.gov.