Fall 2019 CERT Training

The purpose of Chandler’s CERT Basic Training Course is to teach Chandler’s residents individual preparedness and coping skills to take care of themselves and their families following a natural or man-made disaster for up to 72 hours or until help arrives to assist them.

We accomplish our mission by offering a free 2-day, 16-hour CERT Basic Training Course to people who want to learn how to take care of themselves during a disaster. In the Basic CERT course, students learn disaster preparedness skills through hands-on and classroom training. Participants will learn about the types of hazards that might affect Chandler, and examines the roles and responsibilities of various organizations within the community, such as police and fire departments, other government agencies, public utilities and non-profits. Constructing family emergency kits for home and vehicles is also a critical part of community preparedness.