On this episode, I'm joined in the studio by two experts in emergency preparedness for a conversation about CERT and how it partners with cities throughout Oregon. This program was designed as a grassroots initiative and specifically structured so that local and state program managers have the flexibility to form their programs in the way that best suits their communities.

My first guest is Emergency Manager for the City of Salem, Gregory Walsh and then in the second half of this episode, I am joined by Senior Trainer and Logistics Officer for Salem CERT, Terry Pickett. We discuss how the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains volunteers to assist communities when a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the community's professional response.

Show notes:

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https://www.facebook.com/SalemCERT/

https://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/sign-up-for-cert-training.aspx

https://www.fema.gov/

https://www.publicalerts.org/community-emergency-response-teams-cert-neighborhood-emergency-teams-net

https://www.co.marion.or.us/PW/EmergencyManagement/CCC/Pages/cert.aspx

https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team