Grand Haven
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Grand Haven CERT Team is an organized group of volunteer residents who are part of a nationwide organization of emergency responders who have been trained by the Flagler County emergency operations staff to aid neighbors in the event of a hurricane, wildfire, tornado, or other disaster.
All of the Grand Haven CERT members have been trained in team organization, disaster preparedness, basic first aid, light search & rescue operations, damage assessment, and fire suppression.
In a disaster situation, first responders such as the sheriff and fire departments may not be able to get to Grand Haven immediately. The Grand Haven CERT Team offers basic assistance to residents and keeps the first responders informed about conditions in Grand Haven via two-way radio communications.
The Grand Haven CERT team meets monthly/bimonthly depending on the time of year. Preparation for the hurricane season includes holding simulated drills and two-way radio communication exercises with the county emergency personnel. Advance preparation will help save valuable time during a real emergency.
