Community Emergency Response Team

Cascade County Montana

Organized under Cascade County Disaster and Emergency Services, we are available for dispatch to any disaster situation to support emergency services personnel. We provide support to the City/County Health Department for local services such as the annual flu shot clinic and staff the first aid booth during the State Fair. We participate in various community health, welfare and safety events and provide speakers to civic and social groups.

The program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their 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 their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.