Community Emergency Response Team

The threat of terrorism, of course, was the initial force behind this federally-initiated program. Other emergencies, however, such as natural disasters or plane crashes, etc., would be included. Our North Royalton CERT's planning and preparedness focuses on the community's ability to provide emergency vaccinations or immunizations to all North Royalton residents in a short period of time. In addition to training for inoculation points of distribution, the group also trains for such things as downed wires, suspicious packages, search and rescue operations, chemical plant explosions, evacuations, communication drills.
Volunteers are needed to staff the many duty stations within our City disaster plans. Residents interested in volunteering for service in the North Royalton CERT will be assigned to positions where their experience, training or job skills can be best used.

In the event of any kind of widespread disaster, communities will be on their own to survive. Federal, State and County help will not be available with the exception of the provision of vaccines, etc. There is absolutely nothing more important that you can volunteer for or dedicate your time. Contact the Mayor's Office at 440-237-5686 to volunteer. Click here for an application.