
NEW YORK
CITY IS PRONE TO A NUMBER OF
HAZARDS.
LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO WHEN DISASTER
STRIKES.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
(CERT)COMMUNITY BOARD #4Q
CERTs are groups of community based volunteers
that undergo an intensive, 30 hour training program aimed at teaching disaster
preparedness and basic response skills, such as fire safety, search and rescue,
and disaster medical operations.
In addition, CERT members are trained in community
organizing skills such as effective outreach, public information campaigns, and
building a strong, long-lasting community volunteer group.
The end
result is a committed team of disaster-trained individuals who
can:
Inform, educate, and train their
neighbors on disaster preparedness.
Assist public safety agencies and local Community Boards with public
events.
Respond to locally-occurring disasters and support emergency personnel
upon their arrival
and request.
Assist various other disaster agencies in tasks related to response and
recovery.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The City of New
York
COMMUNITY BOARD #4Q
46-11
104th
Street
Corona,
NY 11368
Phone: 1-718-760-3141
Fax:
1-718-760-5971
Email: cb4q@nyc.rr.com
Coordinator: Lucy Schilero, CERT QN04, Team Chief