NYC CERT- NYCEM

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NYC CERT Member Roles

Awards

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NYC CERT

New York City Community Emergency Response Team (NYC CERT) members are dedicated volunteers who undergo a training program that provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, community disaster support, disaster medical operations, and traffic control.

The volunteer commitment is for at least one year of service following graduation.

Become a volunteer today.

NYC CERT members participate in community preparedness and support first responders during disaster response activities, including:

Traffic and crowd control at the planned and unplanned events.

Escorting New York City residents of evacuated buildings to retrieve personal belongings.

Missing person searches.

Staffing assistance centers and interpreting for New Yorkers affected by emergencies.

Emergency food and supply distribution during power outages and water main breaks.

Presenting Ready New York preparedness information to communities and build community disaster networks.

How to Join

You can apply to become a CERT volunteer by clicking the link below.

Become a volunteer today.

If you have trouble registering, please contact NYC CERT.

NYC CERT instructors are active FDNY, NYPD, and NYC Emergency Management personnel.

The 10 training sessions include:

Introduction to NYCEM & CERT

Emergency Management & Community Preparedness

Scene Management & Traffic Management

Disaster Medical Operations

Disaster Basic Aid

Human Services & Psychological Effects of Emergencies

Fire Safety & Utility Emergencies

Light Search & Rescue

Terrorism Awareness

Effective Communications & Radio Basics

There is a final Disaster Simulation exercise after all training sessions have been completed.

More Resources

Apply to become a NYC CERT volunteer

Download a NYC CERT postcard