We wouldn’t navigate a cross-country trip with a folded paper map anymore, so why would we manage a disaster response with spreadsheets and phone trees? The tools we use for everyday life have evolved, and so have the tools for emergency management. For CERT...
You could try to run your CERT program with generic spreadsheets and scheduling apps, but it often feels like fitting a square peg in a round hole. These tools weren’t built for the unique demands of emergency response. They don’t understand FEMA...
The passion of a CERT volunteer is a powerful force for good in any community. These are individuals who raise their hands to train and prepare for the worst-case scenarios. But how do you take that individual passion and channel it into a cohesive, impactful response...
Leading a CERT team means you’re the person everyone looks to when things go wrong. But what happens when your own systems are a source of chaos? Juggling volunteer schedules in a spreadsheet, tracking certifications in a binder, and trying to coordinate a...
Managing a Community Emergency Response Team often means juggling spreadsheets, endless group texts, and paper sign-in sheets, especially when you can least afford the chaos. You have a team of dedicated, trained individuals ready to help, but in the critical moments...
Professional fire crews rely on trained community volunteers during major incidents where resources are stretched thin. This playbook covers how fire departments can build effective partnerships with Community Emergency Response Teams using proven coordination...
