Cheektowaga CERT

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Cheektowaga CERT Cheektowaga Community Emergency Response Team is a trained group of citizens who supplement the efforts of local first responders.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers members of the public an opportunity to learn basic hands-on disaster response techniques and life-saving skills to utilize in their own homes and neighborhoods. This 100% volunteer program was developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985 and implemented nationally by FEMA in 1993. CERT members train for a minimum 27 hours of classroom and 3 hours hands on practical skills in the following areas before becoming a registered volunteer:

Disaster Preparedness
Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Light Search and Rescue
Team Organization
Disaster Psychology
Terrorism Response
Disaster Medical Operations

CERTs are an investment of local government's time and resources. To capitalize on this investment, program sponsors can view CERT volunteers as a force-multiplier that can assist with public safety activities. Such an approach will actively engage members in their communities beyond disaster response and add value to the CERT program. CERT programs welcome individuals of all abilities. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. CERT members learn to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

10/08/2026
Tonight's CERT meeting was followed by a great presentation by the Buffalo NWS on SKYWARN Spotter Training. We had a ful...
09/29/2026

Tonight's CERT meeting was followed by a great presentation by the Buffalo NWS on SKYWARN Spotter Training. We had a full house by members from Cheektowaga, Elma and Tonawanda CERT, as well as Lancaster Amateur Radio Club.

A few pics from today's Tunnel to Towers 5K event. Weather was just fine. Had fun again with the JRROTC Cadets!
09/19/2026

A few pics from today's Tunnel to Towers 5K event. Weather was just fine. Had fun again with the JRROTC Cadets!

09/11/2026

Anyone know of a person or group that might like to donate to our Team? Items, not $$...

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Cheektowaga, NY
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