Needs From: Maine Ready - Emergency Response

Volunteer: Community Emergency Response Team

Overview:
     CERT is a volunteer group dedicated to assisting others during emergencies. Through preparedness, education, training, and response efforts, CERTs enhance the resiliency of the community and assist first responders during disaster situations.

CERT Mission:
     To enhance local preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in emergencies through training, community engagement, and collaboration with local emergency services. The goal of CERT is to train and empower community members to assist themselves and each other during disasters, as well as create a pool of volunteers willing and able to help the greater population when local resources are strained.

Activities:    
     There are a number of different activities a CERT member could assist with:

During Disasters:

ShelteringVolunteer Reception Center staffingTransportation of deployable assetsCPOD staffingDonations managementHAM radio operationSituational awareness (via radios, social media, etc)Fire Department RehabDoor-to-door neighbor checksInformation disseminationDamage AssessmentsEOC Support/Reception        

Before & After Disasters:

CERT Basic AcademyCERT Trainings and ExercisesActors in first responder trainings and exercisesEvent Staffing/First Aid Tent (fairs, community events, road races, etc)Public outreachTeaching courses (first aid/CPR, preparedness, school programs, STEP Kids etc)Situational awarenessFire Department Rehab

Get Involved:
     Emergencies can strike at any time, and the more prepared we are, the better we can respond. Join your local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers who help save lives and assist those in need during disasters.

     CERT welcomes individuals of all capabilities and experience. No matter who you are, there is a spot for you with CERT!

     For more information, visit our website, email CERT@cumberlandcounty.org, call 207-892-6785, or use this link to a Google Form to register and a CERT leader will contact you!

Agency: Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

Overview:
     CERT is a volunteer group dedicated to assisting others during emergencies. Through preparedness, education, training, and response efforts, CERTs enhance the resiliency of the community and assist first responders during disaster situations.

CERT Mission:
     To enhance local preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in emergencies through training, community engagement, and collaboration with local emergency services. The goal of CERT is to train and empower community members to assist themselves and each other during disasters, as well as create a pool of volunteers willing and able to help the greater population when local resources are strained.

Activities:    
     There are a number of different activities a CERT member could assist with:

During Disasters:

ShelteringVolunteer Reception Center staffingTransportation of deployable assetsCPOD staffingDonations managementHAM radio operationSituational awareness (via radios, social media, etc)Fire Department RehabDoor-to-door neighbor checksInformation disseminationDamage AssessmentsEOC Support/Reception        

Before & After Disasters:

CERT Basic AcademyCERT Trainings and ExercisesActors in first responder trainings and exercisesEvent Staffing/First Aid Tent (fairs, community events, road races, etc)Public outreachTeaching courses (first aid/CPR, preparedness, school programs, STEP Kids etc)Situational awarenessFire Department Rehab

Get Involved:
     Emergencies can strike at any time, and the more prepared we are, the better we can respond. Join your local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and be part of a dedicated group of volunteers who help save lives and assist those in need during disasters.

     CERT welcomes individuals of all capabilities and experience. No matter who you are, there is a spot for you with CERT!

     For more information, visit our website, email CERT@cumberlandcounty.org, call 207-892-6785, or use this link to a Google Form to register and a CERT leader will contact you!

Agency: Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04062

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Emergency Communications Team

The purpose of the Wireless Society of Southern Maine Emergency Communications Team is to serve the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency, and the community in general, by providing emergency communications assistance, conducting programs and training, promoting radio knowledge, and individual operating efficiency, and to conduct activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio. For more information, visit http://www.ws1sm.com/ECT.html

Agency: Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

The purpose of the Wireless Society of Southern Maine Emergency Communications Team is to serve the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency, and the community in general, by providing emergency communications assistance, conducting programs and training, promoting radio knowledge, and individual operating efficiency, and to conduct activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio. For more information, visit http://www.ws1sm.com/ECT.html

Agency: Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04062

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Cumberland County Animal Response Team

The CCART Mission is to coordinate sheltering and minimize suffering of pets in the event of a major disaster, to provide community awareness of emergency planning and preparedness for families of companion and large animals, and to partner with other responders to ensure effective overall disaster response. CCART operates under the direction of the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director and in coordination with local, state, and federal partners. For more information, email ccart@cumberlandcounty.org or visit www.cumberlandcountyme.gov/ema

Agency: Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

The CCART Mission is to coordinate sheltering and minimize suffering of pets in the event of a major disaster, to provide community awareness of emergency planning and preparedness for families of companion and large animals, and to partner with other responders to ensure effective overall disaster response. CCART operates under the direction of the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director and in coordination with local, state, and federal partners. For more information, email ccart@cumberlandcounty.org or visit www.cumberlandcountyme.gov/ema

Agency: Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 04062

Allow Groups: No