CERT History

The CERT concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. The Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987 underscored the area-wide threat of a major disaster in California. Further, it confirmed the need for training civilians to meet their immediate needs.

CERT became a national program in 1993. There are now CERT programs in all 50 states, including many tribal nations and U.S. territories. Each is unique to its community and all are essential to building a Culture of Preparedness in the United States. There are over 2,700 local CERT programs nationwide and more than 600,000 people have trained since CERT became a national program.

CERT - City of Margate

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.

CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

To become a part of the Margate CERT Team

The following documents must be completed and submitted in person to

City of Margate

Human Resources Department

5790 Margate Blvd.  Monday- Friday 8am-6pm.

•  Margate Volunteer Program Application Click here for form

• Basic Training Certification (available at https://www.ready.gov/cert).
• Level 1 Background Check (provided after application submitted).