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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Ohio CERTs

Name of Program:	Highland County CERT
Point of Contact:	James Lyle
Phone Number:	9373935880
E-mail address:	HighlandCountyCitizensCorp@gmail.com
Brief Description:	The Highland County Citizens corp began in 2010. Our council has approved it's bylaws and is develpoing a training plan and standard operationg procedures. Our core volunteers are from Amatuer Radio, civic groups and faith based organizations that desire to assist their neighbors and fellow county residents during disasters and challenging times. Join us and help set a course for success in Highland County.

Name of Program:	Jackson County CERT
Point of Contact:	Robert Czechlewski
Phone Number:	7402865630
E-mail address:	jacksoncoema@hotmail.com
Brief Description:	The Jackson County CERT Program continues to provide training opportunites to the citizen of Jackson County in order to enhance awareness, preparedness and prevention. The Jackson County CERT Program Coordinator works closely with many of the local response agencies and volunteer organizations. We are currently working to develop an MRC team to respond to Animals in Disasters.

Name of Program:	Erie County CERT
Point of Contact:	Sandy Waggoner
Phone Number:	4196020758
E-mail address:	sandy@rsassociatesllc.com
Website address:	https://sites.google.com/site/eriecountycitizencorp/home

Name of Program:	Tri Community CERT
Point of Contact:	Paul Berne
Phone Number:	4404422323
E-mail address:	jodywidmann@mayfieldheights.org
Website address:	http://www.tricommunitycert.com
Brief Description:	The Tri Community CERT supports the communities of Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights and Mayfield Village, Ohio. Our mission is to provide assistance to the Public Safety Departments in our communities and be prepared to deploy to other communities when needed. We encourage residents in our member communities to join our team!

Name of Program:	Delaware County Ohio CERT
Point of Contact:	Scott Merritt
Phone Number:	6145540361
E-mail address:	Cert@Disaster-Response.org
Website address:	http://www.delcoema.org/documents/cert%20web.pdf
Brief Description:	Rapid Assistance to Community Emergencies, Inc. (RACE) manages and administers the CERT program for Delaware County, OH. RACE is a non-profit, volunteer - Search & Rescue/Disaster Response team based in Delaware, Ohio. If you have an interest in joining the Delaware County CERT, please contact: Scott Merritt - CERT Coordinator, 614-554-0361, CERT@disaster-response.org. Learn more about CERT: www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm Learn more about RACE: www.disaster-response.org

Name of Program:	Chagrin Valley CERT
Point of Contact:	Sean Davis
Phone Number:	4403362113
E-mail address:	cvreact4995@aol.com
Brief Description:	Please go to our web site www.chagrinvalleyreact.org to see all of our activities. Our members are residents of the community from all walks of life who have volunteered to serve their neighbors should the need arise. In the event of a large-scale emergency or incident within or around our community, our team is prepared to support local government officials and the community with communications personnel and equipment, traffic control, logistical support, and light search and rescue.

Name of Program:	Auglaize County CERT
Point of Contact:	Troy Anderson
Phone Number:	4197396725
E-mail address:	tanderson@auglaizecounty.org

Name of Program:	Sandusky County CERT
Point of Contact:	Lisa Heyman
Phone Number:	4193348933
E-mail address:	lheyman@bizwoh.rr.com
Brief Description:	Sandusky County EMA operates a CERT, MRC, DART, VRC programs in addition to ARES. All programs work in conjunction together, meet quarterly to pass info back and forth, as well as train together, so they can be well rounded volunteers as well as help out in the function that is needed when it is needed.

Name of Program:	ParmaCERT
Point of Contact:	Brian Riegel
Phone Number:	4404656559
E-mail address:	parmacert@parmafire.org
Website address:	http://www.parmacert.com
Brief Description:	ParmaCERT is open to all individuals(18 +) who live, work, or spend time in the Parma area. Training 2X yearly Saturdays / January, & Weekday evenings /July. The 10 -12 week training culminates with a graduation excersize. In addition to the FEMA 20 hour training, individuals will recieve training in the Incident Command System, and more. ParmaCERT is also active within the community providing a variaty of services and support. For more information 440-465-6559.

Name of Program:	Broadview Heights CERT
Point of Contact:	Jeffrey Hajek
Phone Number:	4405264493
E-mail address:	jhajek@bhfd.org
Website address:	http://www/bbhcert.org
Brief Description:	We host 8 general CERT meeting a year, normally on Weds or Thurs with various speakers and demonstrations in preparation on realistic approaches to emergency and disaster situations. Live Drills held on Saturdays. Our goal is to educate, train and equip our members to assist their family, friends and neighbors in the event of an emergency disaster. Please visit our website at www.bbhcert.org for information on training times and calendar of events.

Name of Program:	Gallia County CERT
Point of Contact:	Tim Miller
Phone Number:	7404412036
E-mail address:	rgfd401@yahoo.com
Brief Description:	The Gallia County CERT program coordinates training with CERT programs in nearby Ohio counties. Training in basic CERT is generally offered twice a year and is open to the general public. Most frequently, CERT can be completed in a weekend, with sessions held Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday, but other schedules are available. Advanced CERT training in other topics is planned. CERT graduates are encouraged to take further training to increase their capability to respond in emergencies.

Name of Program:	Lucas County CERT
Point of Contact:	Shelley Hoelzer-Spahn
Phone Number:	4192136503
E-mail address:	Lucas_Cert@co.lucas.oh.us
Website address:	http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/index.aspx?nid=865

Name of Program:	South Euclid CERT
Point of Contact:	Paul Tepley
Phone Number:	2163811214
E-mail address:	patepley@seuclidfire.com
Website address:	http://www.cityofsoutheuclid.com/fire/cert/index.html

Name of Program:	Moreland Hills CERT Team
Point of Contact:	Caroline Tackla
Phone Number:	4402487585
E-mail address:	ctackla@morelandhills.com

Name of Program:	Licking County CERT
Point of Contact:	Lori Lee Dixon
Phone Number:	7406705573
E-mail address:	LCEOC@LCounty.com
Website address:	http://www.lickingcountycert.org
Brief Description:	Licking County CERT desires to "Respond to Neighbors In Need" throughout our county. We are active in both disaster preparedness activities and local community events such as health and safety fairs, Flu Clinics, and parades (both entries and traffic control). Basic training is held twice a year (spring and fall) during the evenings, at different venues in the county. We also offer a CERT basic training classes for teens that is generally held during the day.

Name of Program:	Champaign County C.E.R.T.
Point of Contact:	Edwin Corwin
Phone Number:	9377882240
E-mail address:	CCCVCERT@aol.com
Brief Description:	CERT members have assisted the Sheriff,Police,Health,and Fire Departments in emergencies;lost children, traffic control, first aid,fires,explosions and crowd control. In non-emergency situations gave first aid,crowd control and desimination of information at county functions ie: County wide 4th of July activities,Hot air balloon flights, Festivals,Doolittle Raiders reunion, County Flu Inoculations, Street Fairs, Church functions, Marches, Parades, Safety Seminars and many more activities.

Name of Program:	Lyndhurst CERT
Point of Contact:	Keith Packard
Phone Number:	2162144063
E-mail address:	cert@lyndhurst-oh.com
Brief Description:	Currently over 70 trained city residents, the Lyndhurst CERT, successfully ran a H1N1 vaccination clinic vaccinating over 2,900 community members in November 2009. We've also been used for crowd control for 2008 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton in our local high school. We plan and prepare for disaster situations, but we also help the community prepare themselves for disasters and assist the professions forces of the City of Lyndhurst when called upon.

Name of Program:	Crawford County CERT
Point of Contact:	Tim Flock
Phone Number:	4195626009
E-mail address:	ccema@crawford-co.org

Name of Program:	Gates Mills CERT
Point of Contact:	P. Thomas Robinson
Phone Number:	4404234405
E-mail address:	firechief@gatesmillsvillage.com

Name of Program:	Springfield Twp. CERT (Hamilton County)
Point of Contact:	Randy Miller
Phone Number:	5135217578
E-mail address:	rmiller@springfieldtwp.org
Website address:	http://www.springfieldtwp.org
Brief Description:	The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program supports local response capability by training volunteers to organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers at the disaster site, to provide immediate assistance to victims to support responders' efforts when they arrive. In the classroom, participants learn about the hazards they face and ways to prepare. CERT members are taught skills that can be used to help themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors until help arrives.

Name of Program:	PREBLE COUNTY CERT PROGRAM
Point of Contact:	CHARLES BIGGS
Phone Number:	9374561243
E-mail address:	cbiggs@prebleema.org

Name of Program:	Lawrence County CERT
Point of Contact:	Michael Boster
Phone Number:	7405334375
E-mail address:	LCEMA@CLOH.COM
Brief Description:	We are just starting our program and have not conducted activities or training yet

Name of Program:	Garfield Heights CERT
Point of Contact:	Sheila Roman
Phone Number:	2165132561
E-mail address:	Dakotawhb@aol.com
Brief Description:	Garfield Heights CERT has participated as the moulage team for five airport disaster drills. Members have participated in each C.A.R.T. class offered. Refresher training and classes are offered at each monthly meeting.

Name of Program:	North Royalton CERT
Point of Contact:	Nicholas Phillips
Phone Number:	4402432800
E-mail address:	nphillips@pmlawyers.com
Website address:	http://northroyaltoncert.org
Brief Description:	Our mission is to be a local, regional component of the Citizen Corps & the Cuyahoga CERT Association, encompassing public education, training & volunteer opportunities to engage all citizens in making their communities safer, stronger & better prepared for preventing, preparing for, responding to & recovering from emergencies and disasters of all type, including natural & technological disasters & acts of terrorism. FEMA training is provided.

Name of Program:	Cleveland CERT
Point of Contact:	Deberra Schroeder
Phone Number:	2166514740
E-mail address:	dschroeder@city.cleveland.oh.us
Website address:	http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/PublicSafety/Homeland_Security/Homeland_Services
Brief Description:	CLEVELAND CERT ASSISTS CITIZENS IN TRAINING. WE TEACH CITIZENS HOW TO BE MORE PREPARED TO ASSIST THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR NEIGHBORS. THE TRAINING CONSISTS OF 20 HOURS OF TRAINING. TYPICALLY 4 SESSIONS OF 4 HOURS EACH AND THEN A DRILL ON A FOLLOWING SATURDAY 8AM-1PM. CALL CAPTAIN SCHROEDER AT 216.857.2037

Name of Program:	Brook Park CERT
Point of Contact:	Tricia Granfors
Phone Number:	4405525784
E-mail address:	CERT_Admin@windstream.net
Website address:	http://www.cityofbrookpark.com/New%20Site/CERT.htm
Brief Description:	The Brook Park CERT serves a critical support role to the First Responders of the city in the event of a disaster either natural or manmade. The BP CERT has and will perform many tasks which will complement the response of the Police, Fire and Service Departments. Basic training is offered free of charge twice per year in partnership with Southwest General Health Center.

Name of Program:	Brecksville CERT
Point of Contact:	Joe Hudec
Phone Number:	4405262640
E-mail address:	eegut@brecksville.oh.us
Website address:	http://www.bbhcert.org
Brief Description:	Our Goal is to educate, train and equip our members to assist their family, neighbors and community in the event of an emergency and/or disaster. Please check our website @ bbhcert.org for information regarding current events, training, meeting schedule and drills!

Name of Program:	Black Swamp CERT
Point of Contact:	Tracy Busch
Phone Number:	4195996423
E-mail address:	ema@henrycountyohio.com
Brief Description:	Our goal is individual/family prepardeness first, neighborhood and community prepardness second. CERT volunteers are utilized when requested by a lead agency. Our CERT volunteers do not self deploy but repond when requested. We have used CERT volunteers for a variety of functions when the lead agency does not have manpower nesseary to perform a vital and necessary function.

Name of Program:	Green Township Fire and EMS
Point of Contact:	Mike Scherer
Phone Number:	5135740474
E-mail address:	mscherer@greentwp.org
Website address:	http://www.greentwp.org

Name of Program:	Brooklyn Fire Department CERT
Point of Contact:	Joseph Zemek
Phone Number:	2167491212
E-mail address:	jzemek@brooklynohio.gov

Name of Program:	German Twp. (OH) CERT
Point of Contact:	Laurie Rohrbach
Phone Number:	9378557215
E-mail address:	german_twp_pd@hotmail.com
Brief Description:	The German Twp. CERT holds a basic training class open to the public each spring and when requested by organizations. Active CERT members participate in quarterly trainings, and often volunteer to help with police department functions, such as OVI checkpoints.

Name of Program:	Brookville CERT
Point of Contact:	Beverly Howdieshell
Phone Number:	9378335690
E-mail address:	bhowdieshell@woh.rr.com
Website address:	http://www.BrookvilleOhioCERT.org
Brief Description:	The Brookville CERT does not limit the training we provide to just Brookville residents. Residents of Lewisburg, Eaton, Englewood, New Lebanon, Clayton, Phillipsburg, and Dayton have attended our basic CERT training. We are a "proud and progressive" community concerned with disaster preparedness for all interested.

Name of Program:	Orange Village Cert
Point of Contact:	Damian Davis
Phone Number:	4404984401
E-mail address:	davis@orangevillage.com

Name of Program:	Westshore Regional CERT
Point of Contact:	Tricia Granfors
Phone Number:	4407164135
E-mail address:	granforst@north-olmsted.com
Website address:	http://www.westshorecert.org/
Brief Description:	Our mission is to be a local, regional component of the Citizen Corps & the Cuyahoga CERT Association, encompassing public education, training & volunteer opportunities to engage all citizens in making their communities safer, stronger & better prepared for preventing, preparing for, responding to & recovering from emergencies and disasters of all type, including natural & technological disasters & acts of terrorism. The free FEMA CERT Basic Training is offered twice per year.

Name of Program:	Berea CERT
Point of Contact:	Mark Kaufhold
Phone Number:	4402341214
E-mail address:	bereacert@gmail.com
Brief Description:	Berea CERT is a volunteer organization of dedicated Berea residents who have acquired skills which can be utilized, to the extent of their training, to help themselves, their families and, at the request of the Fire Chief, their neighbors immediately following a catastrophic natural or man-made disaster where Safety Forces are unavailable for immediate response due to physical barriers or overwhelming work load.

Name of Program:	Miami Township Fire and EMS
Point of Contact:	Lee Hines
Phone Number:	5132483700
E-mail address:	lee.hines@miamitwpoh.gov
Website address:	http://miamitownshipoh.gov

Name of Program:	Waynesville Emergency Response Program
Point of Contact:	Kenneth Garrett
Phone Number:	9377515064
E-mail address:	kenneth.garrett74@gmail.com
Brief Description:	The Waynesville Emergency Response Team is a community based and citizan supported organization providing emergency response training, community service and support, as well as lines of communication to community leaders. In the event of an actual emergency or disater the Waynesville Emergency Response Team stands ready to provide response support to the local and rural areas of Waynesville Ohio.

Name of Program:	Medina County CERT
Point of Contact:	Doug McClure
Phone Number:	3307226751
E-mail address:	dmcclure1@zoominternet.net
Brief Description:	Team meets 6 times a year with an annual exercise. We hold refresher/additional training during meetings

Name of Program:	Vinton County CERT
Point of Contact:	Curtis Phillips
Phone Number:	7405963524
E-mail address:	cphillips@vintonohhealth.org

Name of Program:	Richland County CERT Team
Point of Contact:	Keith Markley
Phone Number:	4197745686
E-mail address:	kmarkley@richlandcountyoh.us
Brief Description:	Richland County has a very active CERT Program. We hold monthly meetings/trainings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6pm until 8pm unless we are doing specific training or have a guest speaker that requires a longer meeting/training time.

Name of Program:	Strongsville CERT
Point of Contact:	Alan Finkelstein
Phone Number:	4405803226
E-mail address:	alan.finkelstein@strongsville.org
Brief Description:	Our CERT has been active at public events such as the annual 4th of July fireworks, marathons, ssoccer tournaments, and Homecoming. the CERT has also provide first aid support for presidential and candidate visits to Strongsville. We are here to assist the Strongsville public safety agencies in their missions of keeping the city safe and secure. Our monthly meeting are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Strongsville fire station 1. We also occasionally have weekend training.

Name of Program:	Shaker Heights CERT
Point of Contact:	Sandi Lu Hurley
Phone Number:	2164911481
E-mail address:	sandi.hurley@shakeronline.com
Brief Description:	CERT participates in quarterly meetings and trainings. CERT participates in monthly call-down drills.

Name of Program:	Franklin County CERT
Point of Contact:	Christopher Williams
Phone Number:	6147940213
E-mail address:	chriswilliams@franklincountyohio.gov
Website address:	http://www.franklincountyohio.gov/emahs/Volunteers.cfm
Brief Description:	Franklin County CERT (FCCERT) needs your support! FCCERT is in the process of making an excellent CERT program for Franklin County. We are currently developing new guidelines, procedures, protocols and position descriptions. We are conducting one CERT basic course this year(2011)with hopes of conducting multiple CERT basic courses in the future. We need your support to join FCCERT to help us build strong neighborhood based teams. Become a certified CERT instructor and/or a Team Leader!

Name of Program:	Darke County CERT
Point of Contact:	Katie McCabe
Phone Number:	9375481444
E-mail address:	katie@darkecountyema.org
Website address:	https://www.darkecountyema.org
Brief Description:	Our CERT meets monthly throughout the year. Meetings are used for planning, training or public outreach activites recognized as making our community better prepared, safer, and stronger. As the program grows we have become more integrated into the overall county preparedness and response system. Our goal is to become a well trained, recognized and respected resource in our community, both to the public and to our professional responder groups.

Name of Program:	Olmsted CERT
Point of Contact:	Marty Palicka
Phone Number:	2162353746
E-mail address:	martin4765@gmail.com
Brief Description:	executive meeting fourth Monday of every month. general meeting with training course first Wednesday of every month.

Name of Program:	Ottawa County CERT
Point of Contact:	Sandy Waggoner
Phone Number:	4196020758
E-mail address:	sandy@rsassociatesllc.com
Brief Description:	Ottawa County CERT is actively engaged in community preparedness and response, partnering with the other organizations that do similar tasks. We work with first responders to allow them to perform fire and EMS and law enforcement duties by providing support and service to their departments. We work with other organizations to make them aware of disaster and emergency preparedness needs in the community.

Name of Program:	Moraine Fire CERT
Point of Contact:	Gary Rettig
Phone Number:	9375351130
E-mail address:	grettig@moraineoh.org

Name of Program:	Geauga County CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Ken Folsom
Phone Number:	4402792173
E-mail address:	kfolsom@co.geauga.oh.us
Brief Description:	All Geauga County CERTs will be locally established CERTs are formed by members of a neighborhood or in the workplace who want to be better prepared for the hazards that threaten their communities

Name of Program:	Pepper Pike CERT
Point of Contact:	Charles Deutchman
Phone Number:	2169786565
E-mail address:	cdeutchman@shrmgtres.com
Brief Description:	Our CERT team, MERC-has been in existence since 2002 and has over 50 active members. We attempt to meet on the third Thursday of each month for a group meeting, training or certifications class. Additionally, we cross train with the Gates Mills CERT team to expand our opportunities. Ursuline College has an on campus CERT we mentor. Additionally, we assisted Orange High School in developing and training a group of teens who participate in TEEN SERT and are also invited to train with our team.

Name of Program:	Middleburg Hts. CERT
Point of Contact:	Thomas Cramer
Phone Number:	4402431313
E-mail address:	mbhcert@gmail.com

Name of Program:	Richmond Heights CERT
Point of Contact:	Kevin Sur
Phone Number:	2162249500
E-mail address:	kevintsur@hotmail.com
Website address:	http://www.richmondheightsohio.org/CERT.php
Brief Description:	RICHMOND HEIGHTS CERT MISSION STATEMENT: Community based Citizen Corp established to aid and assist citizens of the community that may be affected by public emergencies, working under the incident command structure and the authority having jurisdiction. RICHMOND HEIGHTS CERT PURPOSE: To find individuals that would be willing to become leaders in their neighborhoods and who would prepare for and assist in establishing emergency shelter during an incident until professional responders arrive.

Name of Program:	Defiance County CERT
Point of Contact:	Julie Rittenhouse
Phone Number:	4197821130
E-mail address:	ema@defiance-county.com
Brief Description:	Our quarterly trainings are usually held on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. Our CERT Basic Class is usually held in March. We have used CERT Volunteers during flood and tornado events. Anyone interested in being a CERT Volunteer can contact the EMA Office at 419-782-1130.

Name of Program:	Mercer County CERT
Point of Contact:	Mike Robbins
Phone Number:	4195866468
E-mail address:	ema@mercercountyohio.org
Brief Description:	Most of our CERT training has been provided to existing local volunteer organizations. We have recently started a Medical Reserve Corps and appropriate parts of the CERT training will be offered to the members.

Name of Program:	Hocking County CERT
Point of Contact:	Sonja Miller
Phone Number:	7403856168
E-mail address:	smiller@co.hocking.oh.us

Name of Program:	Pickaway County CERT
Point of Contact:	David Conrad
Phone Number:	7404771165
E-mail address:	ema@pickaway.org
Brief Description:	I am the new EMA Director and I do have a goal of training and building on our membership with grant dollars if they are provided.

Name of Program:	Anderson Township CERT
Point of Contact:	Thomas Riemar
Phone Number:	5136888400
E-mail address:	triemar@andersontownship.org

Name of Program:	Guernsey County CERT
Point of Contact:	Gerry Beckner
Phone Number:	7404329292
E-mail address:	ema@guernseycounty.org
Brief Description:	The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is intended to allow local citizens to become educated about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and be trained in basic disaster response skills in order to assist themselves, their families, neighbors,employers, and coworkers in the event that professional responders are not immediately available following an event.

Name of Program:	City of Mason CERT
Point of Contact:	Craig Bryant
Phone Number:	5135598540
E-mail address:	cbryant@masonoh.org
Website address:	https://sites.google.com/a/masoncert.org/www/
Brief Description:	-2009 Old Western Row Golf Course (tornado) -2010 Crane Fencing (industrial accident) -2011 City Wide Tornado Disaster Drill -Red, Rhythm and Boom event: First Aid / Lost children -2009 Wind Storm: Door to door evaluations,, Ice & Water -Heritage Days booth -2011 Mason Serves - Helping Elderly with home maintenance -2011 Sgt Dulle Funeral Management (Crowd Control and parking coordination of over 900 Police, 35 Fire and EMS, and personnel from Homeland Security, FBI)

Name of Program:	Southeast CERT
Point of Contact:	Gary Cooper
Phone Number:	2165234679
E-mail address:	ggcooper@att.net

Name of Program:	Quad City CERT
Point of Contact:	Thea Guilfoyle
Phone Number:	2166421147
E-mail address:	quadcitycert@cox.net
Website address:	http://www.quadcitycert.org
Brief Description:	We provide the FEMA 20-hour training classes every fall beginning in September in addition to a variety of related classes during the year. We invite all citizens in our four communities to our classes as well as our local groups, businesses and other CERT team volunteers. Our goal is to educate the public on the importance of being prepared for various scenarios that may affect our area through education, presence at local events, providing speakers for groups, etc.

Name of Program:	Huron County CERT
Point of Contact:	Sandy Waggoner
Phone Number:	4196020758
E-mail address:	sandy@rsassociatesllc.com
Brief Description:	The Huron County CERT team has completed its first 18 months, responding several times in the communities to help with emergencies. The members helped provide key assistance to conducting a statewide training session at the CERT Blitz in April 2012, and many have taken CERT train the trainer courses. New classes are scheduled regularly, and are being taught by newly trained instructors.

Name of Program:	Delhi CERT, Inc.
Point of Contact:	John Cusick
Phone Number:	5139224538
E-mail address:	cert.delhi@gmail.com
Website address:	http://www.delhicert.org/
Brief Description:	Delhi Township, Ohio CERT is training members to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster. In addition to the Basic CERT Course, Delhi CERT does follow-up training and drills to improve the basic skills. The sponsoring organization, The Delhi Township Fire Department, provides training and guidance to improve these skills.

Name of Program:	Cleveland Heights CERT
Point of Contact:	Karen Seidman
Phone Number:	2163140896
E-mail address:	clvhtscert@gmail.com
Brief Description:	Cleveland Heights CERT assisted local public health operate an H1N1 vaccination clinic in January 2010. Cleveland Heights CERT would respond to the Fire Chief's request to assist with evacuation of senior high rise apartment buildings. Some CERT members have been trained to assist Red Cross establish an emergency shelter and have received food safety training provided by local public health.

Name of Program:	Cleveland State University CERT
Point of Contact:	Nancy Meyer-Emerick
Phone Number:	2166872261
E-mail address:	n.meyeremerick@csuohio.edu
Website address:	http://csuohio.edu/offices/police/safety/cert.html
Brief Description:	Our team is CSU campus based. Our campus is located in downtown Cleveland so the Cleveland CERT is our partner for city based emergencies. Training is conducted on CSU time during the fall semester for faculty, staff and students. It is normally on Wed or Thurs afternoon from 1-3 for 8 weeks with a 4 hour drill at the end. We operate under the direction of Campus Safety.

Name of Program:	CERT of Lewisburg, Ohio
Point of Contact:	Barry Anderson
Phone Number:	9379624640
E-mail address:	lewisburgfire@bizwoh.rr.com
Brief Description:	to be extra eyes ears and hands for our Fire Dept. to aid our community in times of distress.

Name of Program:	Butler County CERT
Point of Contact:	Jeff Galloway
Phone Number:	5137855810
E-mail address:	gallowayjl@butlercountyohio.org

Name of Program:	Miami Township Community Emergency Response Team
Point of Contact:	Stephen Ober
Phone Number:	5139412466
E-mail address:	steve.ober@miamitownship.org
Brief Description:	Our CERT program was initiated primarily as an adjunct to the fire department. We provide services such as setting up a rehab station at a fire scene, helping in flood emergencies by providing sump pumps, manning emergency operations center in the case of severe weather, performing damage assessments, etc. We are currently meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Additional training, beyond the basic CERT course is provided on an ongoing basis.

Name of Program:	City of Montgomery
Point of Contact:	Ryan Wesseling
Phone Number:	5139851633
E-mail address:	rwesseling@ci.montgomery.oh.us
Brief Description:	The City of Montgomery is currently recruiting interested citizens who want to assist others in the case of a disaster or emergency. Center. At this time, only Montgomery residents need apply. Applicants will be accepted to the program by Friday, August 24. Classes start Saturday, September 8 and run every other Saturday through October 20. Additional information may be found on our website at www.montgomeryohio.org/CERT.

Name of Program:	CLC Dayton CERT
Point of Contact:	Mark Wright
Phone Number:	9378257699
E-mail address:	mwwrightplace@aol.com
Brief Description:	CLC Dayton CERT is a part of the Christian Life Center, Dayton, Ohio - Emergency Management Team Ministry . CLC is our sponsoring organization . The Butler Township Fire Department is our public agency sponsor . We work through a partnership agreement under a Memorandum of Understanding between both entities . The CLC Dayton CERT is a Faith Based Organization whose purpose is to serve our community in disaster response or other activities when called upon .

Name of Program:	Athens County CERT
Point of Contact:	Mary McPherson
Phone Number:	7405942261
E-mail address:	happyhannas@msn.com

Name of Program:	Summit County
Point of Contact:	Valerie De Rose
Phone Number:	3306432558
E-mail address:	vderose@summitoh.net
Website address:	http://www.co.summit.oh.us/executive/CERTtraining.htm

Name of Program:	Meigs County CERT
Point of Contact:	Tina Carson
Phone Number:	7403786278
E-mail address:	tinamcarson@hotmail.com
Brief Description:	We meet once a quarter for training, and try to do at least one exercise a year. We are working to see that as many citizens of Meigs Couty have the ability to be trained in disaster preparedeness as have the desire.

Name of Program:	Fairfield County CERT
Point of Contact:	Brian Hardwick
Phone Number:	7406544357
E-mail address:	emacert@co.fairfield.oh.us
Website address:	http://www.fairfieldema.com

Name of Program:	Logan County CERT
Point of Contact:	Larry Armstrong
Phone Number:	9375935743
E-mail address:	ema@co.logan.oh.us
Brief Description:	CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people that they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area. Logan County CERT Volunteers provide support in a variety of ways and are a valued asset to the Emergency Management Program and the Community.