Starting a CERT Program

Step 3: Gaining Support & Recruiting

Developing Partnerships Checklist

The list below provides some suggestions for developing CERT partners. Use this list to help you determine whom you should approach to sell your program.

Type of Organization Possible Contacts
Business and Industry Large employers
Housing authorities
Utility companies
Other:
Communications/Media Organizations Telephone companies
Television stations
Radio stations
Cable providers
Daily and weekly newspapers
Other:
Not-for-Profit Organizations Civic and service organizations
Benevolent groups (e.g., Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Jaycees)
Other:
Public Interest Groups The American Red Cross chapters
Neighborhood Watch groups
American Association of Retired Persons chapters
Parent-teacher organizations
Chambers of commerce
Homeowners' associations
Environmental groups
Other:
Health Care Providers Hospitals
Medical clinics
Managed-care facilities
Emergency medical services
Other:
Local Government Agencies Local authorities
Elected and appointed officials
Police departments
Fire departments
Public works departments
Planning and zoning boards
Other:
Workforce Groups Union locals
Professional groups
Other:
Education Groups School superintendent
School board members
University and community colleges
Vocational and technical schools
Daycare, childcare, and elderly-care providers
Other: