CERT is a component of the national Citizen Corps program, which aims to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared through education, training, and volunteer service. On the local level, the City of Boston CERT program is in keeping with Mayor Thomas M. Menino's commitment to emergency preparedness and safe communities for all residents of Boston.

Through CERT, citizens learn skills and concepts that prepare them to assist victims, organize volunteers, and help their neighbors recover in the aftermath of a disaster. CERT also teaches people how to prepare their homes, their families, and their communities in order to reduce the impact of a disaster.

Upon completion of the CERT program, you will be part of a team of volunteers that is ready and able to take action to prepare and protect your community.

For additional information you may contact the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness at 617-635-1400 or cert@cityofboston.gov.