As a teen, there are probably a lot of things you’re told you can’t do. But there is one very important thing you can do: Learn to protect yourself, your family, and your friends in case of disaster. Volunteers in the CERT Program come from all ages and all walks of life, including teenagers like you! Through Teen CERT, you can serve your community and help take care of your school and home.
In most emergencies, a bystander, or even the victim, provides the first immediate assistance. Joining Carson City Teen CERT teaches you how to respond when others look to you for help. During an emergency, the Carson City Teen CERT may organize volunteers, assist in evacuations, give assistance to survivors, provide damage assessment information, provide shelter support, and assist with crowd management.
Teen CERTs can also help in their schools year-round. Carson City Teen CERT may participate in disaster drills and exercises, present fire safety education, assist in preparedness outreach, provide peer mentoring, and address safety issues in the school.