The Captain's Cove Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was formed under the auspices of the Federal Homeland Security Department and is adjunct to the County of Accomack, Department of Public Safety.

The (CERT) Program educates resident volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the Captain's Cove area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in Captain's Cove following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are trained to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects in Captain's Cove, such as the recently completed emergency antibiotic drug distribution drill.

If you would like to learn more about this program please visit the About CERT file below.

About CERT

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