ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The first few minutes following a disaster are chaotic, but they are the most critical moments for saving lives. Blocked roads, overwhelmed phone lines, tremendous uncertainty; ...

Ten people recently completed a course to become members of local Community Emergency Response Teams and are now qualified to assist residents during disasters. Graduate and Fortuna CERT program ...

If a tornado ravaged your neighborhood and fire and rescue teams haven't arrived at the scene, can you count on your neighbors to help?That was the scenario that played out during the final day of a ...

Palos Park police are recruiting Palos-area residents for a 7-week Community Emergency Response Team training program ...

Atascadero's Community Emergency Response Team will be leading a certified training course on disaster preparedness throughout August. Over five days, the program will go over basic disaster ...

Community Emergency Response Team is a national program under FEMA which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the unique hazards that may occur where they live. It offers a “consistent, ...