BayCERT
Why CERT?
It’s important to know that when major disaster occurs your fire department, paramedics, police…WILL NOT COME! They will be deployed FIRST to major incidents such as collapsed buildings. This is why it’s important to BE PREPARED to take care of yourself.
What is CERT?
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a national program designed to train local citizens in community emergency preparedness. The course prepares participants to be self-sufficient and knowledgeable in the steps of emergency response.
CERT members provide immediate assistance to victims, coordinate spontaneous volunteers who have not had training and collect disaster information that will assist first responders with prioritization and allocation of resources when they arrive
What is BayCERT?
BayCERT is the combined southeast harris county teams working together to build a broader network for communication and community awareness.
BayCERT has provided assistance with police dispatch, traffic control, aid distribution centers such as PODS during Hurricane Ike and shelter management during the Emerald Shores Apartments and La Maison Apartments fires. BayCERT works directly with the Seabrook, La Porte and Webster Offices of Emergency Management.