Florida CERT Association Conference
The Florida CERT Association held the 20th annual conference in Orlando, FL at the Rosen Center Aug 7-12, 2023. The conference provided training to Florida-based CERT members from across the state on a variety of topics. The conference also provided a venue for companies to highlight their products and services with presentations and booth displays.
Florida CERT Training Topics
- Management of Spontaneous Volunteers
- Basic CERT Training
- Logistics Management taught by the Salvation Army
- Mass Care
- Volunteer and Donation Management
The Association is a 501c3 non-profit that support public safety through local CERT teams and liaison with FL VOAD, emergency managers, and Volunteer Florida. The Association focuses on providing training to meet the requirements of county EOCs to engage with trained volunteers which are part of a recognized non-profit. Additionally, the Association is heavily involved in connecting people and organizations, sharing information, and providing general expertise when requested.