What if I have concerns about my age or physical ability?
There are many jobs within a CERT for someone who wants to be involved and help. Following a disaster, CERT members are needed for documentation, comforting others, logistics, etc. Non-disaster related team activities may include keeping databases, developing a website, writing a newsletter, planning activities, helping with special events, and organizing exercises and activities.

During CERT classroom training, if one has a concern about doing a skill like lifting, just let the instructor know. You can learn from watching. We would like everyone who wants to go through the training to have an opportunity to participate and learn the skills. CERT educates participants about local hazards and trains them in skills that are useful during disaster and life's everyday emergencies.

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1. What is CERT?
2. How does CERT benefit my community?
3. Why take the CERT training?
4. Who can take the training?
5. Does it cost anything to enroll?
6. Is there a minimum age requirement to participate?
7. What if I have concerns about my age or physical ability?
8. How do I enroll in a CERT training class?
9. What subjects will be covered during the course?