Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
West Virginia CERT's
| Name of Program: | Berkeley County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Berkeley County |
| Point of Contact: | Stephen Allen |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone Number: | (304) 263-1345 |
| E-mail address: | bcoes@earthlink.net |
| Brief Description: | In a major disaster or emergency would you know what to do to protect yourself, your family, and your neighborhood? Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training is designed for the average citizen to become better prepared for emergencies. The training includes basic level disaster preparedness, fire safety, first aid, search and rescue, disaster psychology, and terrorism. Classes are free and open to the general public. Much of the training is �hands on�. To get more information contact the Berkeley County Office of Emergency Services at 263-1345, by email bcoes@earthlink.net. |
| Name of Program: | Jefferson County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Jefferson County and the municipalities of Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, Charles Town, Ranson, Shepherdstown |
| Point of Contact: | Barbara J Miller |
| Title: | Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (304) 728-3329 |
| E-mail address: | bmiller@jeffersoncountywv.org |
| Website address: | http://www.jeffersoncountywv.org |
| Brief Description: | Would you be able to assist your family, your neighbors in times of emergencies or disaster? Neighbors helping Neighbors is what the CERT Program is all about. Basic training in disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations I and II; Disaster Mental Health, Light Search & Rescue, Crime Prevention & Terrorism Awareness, Animals in Disaster and Emergency Planning for People with Special Needs. |
| Name of Program: | Pendleton County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Pendleton County |
| Point of Contact: | Edna Mullenax |
| Phone Number: | (304) 567-2477 |
| E-mail address: | mullenaxed@yahoo.com |
| Brief Description: | This CERT Team will be serving the Pendleton County Area with teams located in serveral small communities. Meetings are held every third thursday of the month at the Pendleton County Emergency Management office in Franklin. There are now 45 members trained and available for disaster emergencies. |
| Name of Program: | Marshall County Community Emergency Response Team Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Marshall County |
| Point of Contact: | Tom Hart |
| Phone Number: | (304) 843-1130 |
| E-mail address: | mcoes@ovis.net |
| Website address: | http://www.mcemergency.com |
| Brief Description: | Provide localized emergency preparedness training that is customized to meet the needs of our community. |
| Name of Program: | Marshall County C.E.R.T. |
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| Geographic Area: | Marshall County, Region 2, West Virginia |
| Point of Contact: | |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (304) 843-1130 131 |
| E-mail address: | jayne@ovis.net |
| Brief Description: | The Marshall County CERT Program provides training to citizens, neighborhoods, community organizations, local school board service personnel and the business community to better prepare them during an emergency situation. CERT members can supplement the community's response by giving critical support to first responders during an incident. CERT members may also assist with non-emergency activities to help improve the preparedness and safety of the community. Localized CERT training will be made available to meet the needs of the community. |
| Name of Program: | Raleigh County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Raleigh county, Beckley WV |
| Point of Contact: | Al Whitaker |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (304) 255-0911 |
| E-mail address: | rcoes-al@ntelos.net |
| Website address: | http://www.raleigh911.org |
| Brief Description: | The CERT Program provides training in emergency preparedness and basic response techniques to citizens who in turn take an active role in personal and public safety. CERT Members will receive a 20 hours of training in seven areas: Session I: Disaster Preparedness Session II: Fire Suppression Session III: Disaster Medical Operations�Triage and Treating Life Threatening Injuries Session IV: Disaster Medical Operations�Assessment, Treatment, and Hygiene Session V: Light Search and Rescue Session VI: Team Organization and Disaster Psychology Session VII: Final Exercise A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be developed in communities, businesses private and non-profits, colleges, hospitals, etc. |
| Name of Program: | Randolph County CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Randolph County, Elkins |
| Point of Contact: | Terri Weiford |
| Title: | Citizen Corps Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (304) 636-1945 |
| E-mail address: | terri_weiford@yahoo.com |
| Brief Description: | Program is comprised of citizens from Randolph County. Our objective is to prepare our citizens for a possible disaster and also to aid their neighbors in time of need. |
| Name of Program: | Wood County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Wood County/Mid Ohio Valley |
| Point of Contact: | Roger Bibbee |
| Title: | Planner/Citizen Corps Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (304) 420-0911 |
| E-mail address: | rdbibbee@woodcounty911.com |
| Website address: | http://www.woodcounty911.com |
| Brief Description: | If a disaster event overwhelms the communities professional response, it it vital to have CERT trained personnel. The CERT program trains citizens to provide essential basic skills to assist family, neighbors, and co-workers until first responders can arrive. CERT members may also assist in non-emergency situations such as health fairs, safety demonstrations, and in disaster preparedness. This training is free and open to the public. Wyoming |
| Name of Program: | Harrison County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Harrison County, Nutter Fort |
| Point of Contact: | Craig Crimm |
| Title: | Planner/Citizen Corps Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (304) 623-4115 |
| E-mail address: | ccrimm@harrco911.org |
| Website address: | http://www.harrco911.org |
| Brief Description: | The first 12-72 hours after a disaster are the most critical. The CERT program provides training in emergency preparedness and basic response techniques to citizens who in turn will take an active role in personal and public safety during such a disaster. CERT members will recieve 20 hours of training in several basic areas of emergency response and upon graduation from the program, CERT members will recieve the basic tools and protective equipment needed to help their neighbors and fellow citizens in time of need. CERT members are not intended to replace professional first responders and emergency personnel, but rather to serve as an important supplement to a community's emergency and disaster response capability. |
| Name of Program: | City of Charleston CERT Program |
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| Geographic Area: | Kanawha County, Charleston |
| Point of Contact: | Pat Epperhart |
| Title: | Planner/Citizen Corps Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (304) 348-4130 |
| E-mail address: | Pat.Epperhart@cityofcharleston.org |
| Website address: | http://www.kanawha.us |
| Brief Description: | Kanawha County is the population center as well as the center of state government. The topography makes a large area of the county conducive to flash flooding. Chemical plants dot the landscape of the county. Three interstates converge upon downtown Charleston. A river that supports commercial navigation passes through the downtown area and two rail lines flank the downtown. All of these are transportation routes for HAZMAT. Having a trained CERT force is a strong asset in an area such as ours that could endure an emergency event that could overwhelm first responders. |
| Name of Program: | C.E.R.T. |
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| Geographic Area: | Marion, West Virginia Region 2 |
| Point of Contact: | Melanie A. Pagliaro |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (304) 367-5355 |
| E-mail address: | mpagliaro@marioncountywv.com |
| Website address: | http://www.marioncountywv.com |
| Brief Description: | The first 12 to 72 hours after a disaster is the most critical. What would you do if emergency personnel were not able to get to you or your community during this timeframe? The CERT Program provides training in emergency preparedness and basic response techiques to citizens who in turn take an active role in personal and public safety. CERT Members will receive a 20 hours of training in seven areas. CERT member are not intended to repalce a community's response capability but rather to serve as an important supplement to it. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be developed in communities, businesses both private and non-profits, colleges, hospitals, etc. |
| Name of Program: | Monongalia County C.E.R.T. |
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| Geographic Area: | West Virginia Region 2 |
| Point of Contact: | |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (304) 598-0301 19 |
| E-mail address: | edwards@mecca911.org |
| Website address: | http://www.moncooem.org/cert.htm |
| Brief Description: | The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train Business and Community groups to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. The CERT seven phase course is taught in the community by a trained team of emergency management professionals who have completed a CERT Train-the-Trainer course conducted by their state training office for emergency management, or FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI), located in Emmitsburg, Maryland |
| Name of Program: | Ohio County C.E.R.T |
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| Geographic Area: | Ohio County |
| Point of Contact: | Phillip Redford |
| Title: | Planner/Citizen Corps Coordinator |
| Phone Number: | (304) 234-3756 |
| E-mail address: | predford@wocema.com |
| Website address: | http://www.wocema.com |
| Brief Description: | The first 12 to 72 hours after a disaster is the most critical. What would you do if emergency personnel were not able to get to you or your community during this timeframe? The CERT Program provides training in emergency preparedness and basic response techiques to citizens who in turn take an active role in personal and public safety. CERT Members will receive a 20 hours of training in seven areas. CERT member are not intended to repalce a community's response capability but rather to serve as an important supplement to it. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be developed in communities, businesses both private and non-profits, colleges, hospitals, etc. Ohio County also recruits medical professionals for the Medical Reserve Corps. The Whg.-Ohio Co. E.M.A. and the Ohio County Sheriff's Dept. is one of 9 programs in the US that have been recognized as a Volunteers in Police Service Academy. Citizens interested in becoming volunteers for local law enforcement should contact the E.M.A. |
| Name of Program: | Upshur County CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Upshur County, Buckhannon |
| Point of Contact: | Darrell R. Bennett |
| Title: | n/a |
| Phone Number: | (304) 472-5723 |
| E-mail address: | darrell-b@hotmail.com |
| Brief Description: | The first 12 - 72 hours after a disaster is the most critical. The CERT program provides training in emergency preparedness and basic response techiques to citizens who in turn will take a active role in personal and public safety during such a disaster. CERT Members will reeceive 20 hours of emergency training in several critical areas. CERT Team Members are not intended to replace a community's professional responce capability but rather to serve as an important supplement to a communities emergency services. |
| Name of Program: | Clay County Citizens Corps |
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| Geographic Area: | Clay County |
| Point of Contact: | Pat Beets |
| Title: | OES Director |
| Phone Number: | (304) 587-4539 |
| E-mail address: | claycitizenscorps@yahoo.com |
| Brief Description: | We live in a small and very isolated community. During even small emergencies our resource are stretched thin. Our goal is to prevent, respond to, and recover from the emergencies that our people may face. |
| Name of Program: | ACC CERT |
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| Geographic Area: | Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg |
| Point of Contact: | Teddy R Edwards |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone Number: | (304) 826-7894 |
| E-mail address: | conservationcorps@msn.com |
| Website address: | http://www.conservationcorps.us |
| Brief Description: | After the flooding of 2000 the ACC teamed up with the WV Divison of Environmental Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) to assist Monongalia Co., Taylor Co. and Marion Co. in the aftermath. The ACC set up a team to assess damage and began an eight month recovery and cleanup effort. This was the start of the ACC Emergency Response Team. After 9-11-2001 the ACC became trainers for FEMA and held the first CERT train- the- trainer courses in WV. The course was setup for County emergency managers, police officers, fire fighters and paramedics to understand the function and duty of each responding agency in the community and to enhance communications in the event of a catastrophic disaster. The ACC is on call 24 hours a day to respond to any natural or man made disaster with its certified Search and Rescue Team(SAR) and specialized recovery team. |