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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Texas CERTs

Name of Program:	Harris County CERT
Point of Contact:	Mark Sloan
Phone Number:	7138813100
E-mail address:	mark.sloan@oem.hctx.net
Website address:	http://harriscountycitizencorps.com
Brief Description:	Harris County CERT promotes partnering between response agencies & the people in the community that they serve. The goal is to train the residents of our community in basic response skills. Our CERT teams are formed & maintained as part of the emergency response capability for their area. CERT members also can volunteer for special projects that improve our community's preparedness.

Name of Program:	HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS CERT
Point of Contact:	Cathy Kubica
Phone Number:	5126183610
E-mail address:	ckubica@txwinet.com
Website address:	http://www.co.hays.tx.us/index.php/government/emergency-management/
Brief Description:	MISSION OF HAYS CO. CERT: 1) To provide information on disaster preparedness; 2) To provide support for Hays Co. first responders, and 3) To provide leadership and coordination for emergency response volunteers.

Name of Program:	City of Irving CERT
Point of Contact:	Billy Owens
Phone Number:	9727212183
E-mail address:	bowens@cityofirving.org
Brief Description:	New CERT Program

Name of Program:	Pearland Area Citizens Corps - CERT
Point of Contact:	Buck Stevens
Phone Number:	2816521923
E-mail address:	bstevens@ci.pearland.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.pearlandcc.org
Brief Description:	PACC-CERT provide a opportunity for citizens to engage themselves in emergency response and recovery issues. You will learn about the Incident Command System, local response organizations and how you can make a positive impact. We will train you and equip you for first taking care of yourself and your family, then your neighbors and lastly your community

Name of Program:	Bexar County CERT
Point of Contact:	Scott Paul
Phone Number:	2102068535
E-mail address:	scott.paul@sanantonio.gov
Brief Description:	Our County CERT Program members are unaffiliated members at large within our large urban county who gather as required for training and activation.

Name of Program:	Southlake CERT
Point of Contact:	Colleen Crocker
Phone Number:	8177488624
E-mail address:	ccrocker@ci.southlake.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.cityofsouthlake.com/southlakegovernment/city_departments/emergency_management/CERT.htm
Brief Description:	CERT classes are held annually, usually in the spring or early summer. If you are interested in participating, you can complete a CERT Application and fax, email, or drop it by one of the Southlake DPS facilities. All information on classes is located on our website at www.cityofsouthlake.com or www.mysouthlakenews.com (for information on training offerings. We do monthly training courses for our DPS volunteer groups that are always open to our CERT team members.

Name of Program:	UTEP (Campus) CERT
Point of Contact:	Reginaldo Olivares
Phone Number:	9157475000
E-mail address:	rolivares@utep.edu
Brief Description:	The mission of UTEP (Campus) CERT program is to involve the trained individuals in participating in emergency preparedness and mitigation activities through their neighborhoodâs safety committees. This can be accomplished through hazard assessments, fire safety and prevention, crime prevention, terrorism/threat awareness, and support for emergency planning and public health issues.

Name of Program:	Longview/Gregg County CERT
Point of Contact:	Curtis Shaw
Phone Number:	9032371214
E-mail address:	cshaw@longviewtexas.gov
Website address:	http://fire.longviewtexas.gov
Brief Description:	The Longview/Gregg Co CERT program is heavily involved in community events, emergency preparedness, and disaster planning. We are closely aligned with the Longview Fire Department and the Gregg County Public Health Department.Our participants include teens, young adults, and retired persons. Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month, 6:00-8:00 pm, at 411 American Legion Blvd in Longview, Tx

Name of Program:	Lucas CERT
Point of Contact:	Bobette Mauck
Phone Number:	9727271242
E-mail address:	bmauck@lucasfire.com
Brief Description:	The Lucas Fire and Rescue department conducts Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) training for citizens that live or work in the city of Lucas. CERT training is usually held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm for nine weeks. In order to be eligible to attend CERT Training, you must be eighteen (18) years old,hold a valid Texas drivers license, pass a background check and attend all 9 units. In order to respond to a disaster you must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Name of Program:	CERT of Wylie
Point of Contact:	Debbie Buccino
Phone Number:	9724612810
E-mail address:	debbie.buccino@wylietexas.gov
Brief Description:	VISION: To build a Community Emergency Response Team, for the City of Wylie that will be self-motivated and self-sustaining. A team that will grow with our city based on a foundation of trained volunteers that will become the trainers for growth. MISSION: To support the Public Safety responders in the City of Wylie and Collin County in the event of community emergencies and to train our neighbors to be better prepared for the hazards that threaten their families and community

Name of Program:	Rusk County CERT
Point of Contact:	James Pike
Phone Number:	9036570988
E-mail address:	james.pike@dshs.state.tx.us
Brief Description:	The Goal of the Rusk County CERT Program is to educate citizens in Rusk County to be prepared to take care of themselves; family, friends and neighbors in the event of a disaster of any type until trained emergency responders can arrive.

Name of Program:	Haltom City CERT
Point of Contact:	Perry Bynum
Phone Number:	8177598663
E-mail address:	pbynum@haltomcitytx.com
Brief Description:	Haltom City CERT continues to train in various team oriented exercises. The team meets on the third Monday of each month for training and updates. We host annual CERT classes in the spring to train new members.

Name of Program:	North Richland Hills CERT
Point of Contact:	Sean Hughes
Phone Number:	8174276969
E-mail address:	shughes@nrhtx.com
Website address:	http://www.nrhcert.org/
Brief Description:	The North Richland Hills Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family, those in your workplace and your neighbors in the event of a disaster. Volunteers trained in CERT can also offer a potential workforce for performing duties such as shelter support, crowd control and evacuation. The role of a CERT volunteer is to help others until trained emergency personnel arrive.

Name of Program:	Town of Trophy Club CERT
Point of Contact:	G. Scott Kniffen
Phone Number:	6828314650
E-mail address:	skniffen@ci.trophyclub.tx.us
Brief Description:	We trained 12 CERT members in-house and have three that have attended other agency classes. Equipped members with grant. First class graduated in August 2010 and flood respone occurred in September. Well accepted in town.

Name of Program:	City of Euless CERT
Point of Contact:	Joe Kraft
Phone Number:	8176853144
E-mail address:	jkraft@eulesstx.gov
Brief Description:	Basic classes are held once a year for 8 consecutive Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Classes beginning soon are advertised on the City of Euless Web Site and Euless Today (City of Euless Newsletter). Interest persons can obtain further information by calling the Euless Police Department Community Services Division at 817-685-1686.

Name of Program:	Lake Cities CERT
Point of Contact:	Nickolas Kokoron
Phone Number:	2145073793
E-mail address:	nkokoron@yahoo.com

Name of Program:	Baylor Emergency Reponse Team
Point of Contact:	Nick Sloan
Phone Number:	2148201429
E-mail address:	james.sloan@baylorhealth.edu
Website address:	http://www.mybaylor.com/BERT
Brief Description:	The Baylor Emergency Response Team (BERT) is Baylor Health Care Systems all hazards incident response team capable of responding throughout the 5 county, 25 hospital system. The team consists of Baylor employees from all disciplines and levels of experience.

Name of Program:	Best Southwest Regional C.E.R.T. Program
Point of Contact:	Don Dewberry
Phone Number:	2143566320
E-mail address:	dewbie@swbell.net
Website address:	http://www.cert-bswr.org
Brief Description:	Please check our website at www.cert-bswr.org for calendar of events, and the oppeturnity to volunteer. And friend us on Facebook!

Name of Program:	Guadalupe County Texas CERT
Point of Contact:	Kay Hays
Phone Number:	8303039702
E-mail address:	kay.hays@co.guadalupe.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.gctxvoad.org/?cat=3
Brief Description:	3rd Saturday of the Month - Continuing Training and Exercises Except for other County Sponsored Drills Check website for times and locations!

Name of Program:	Navarro County CERT
Point of Contact:	Eric Meyers
Phone Number:	9036543396
E-mail address:	ermeyers@navarrocountyoem.org
Website address:	http://www.navarrocountyoem.org

Name of Program:	Bedford CERT
Point of Contact:	Bedford Fire Department
Phone Number:	8179522500
E-mail address:	bedfordtxccc@yahoo.com
Website address:	http://bedfordccc.net/
Brief Description:	Bedford CERT is made up citizens in the city of Bedford, Texas. Our CERT training helps people be better prepared to respond to emergencies in our community during times of disaster. Bedford CERT offers training classes in the Fall and Spring each year

Name of Program:	Jasper/Newton/Sabine CERT
Point of Contact:	Billy Smith
Phone Number:	4099942543
E-mail address:	billy.smith@co.jasper.tx.us
Brief Description:	CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens may initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. While people will respond to others in need without the training, one goal of the CERT program is to help them do so effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in unnecessary danger.

Name of Program:	City Of Joshua Cert Team
Point of Contact:	Glenn Hargrove
Phone Number:	8175587447
E-mail address:	firemarshal@cityofjoshuatx.us
Brief Description:	The City of Joshua CERT team in an all volunteer organization. The team meets 2 times per month for training in search/rescue,first aid, shelter management,traffic control,emergency operations center staffing, public education. Anyone 18 years or older can join them team. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Glenn Hargrove, Fire Marshal - City of Joshua at 817-558-7447

Name of Program:	Prosper CERT
Point of Contact:	William Strohmeyer
Phone Number:	9723472424
E-mail address:	bill.strohmeyer@prosperfire.com
Brief Description:	Prosper CERT meets every month on the first Thursday at 7 PM at the Prosper Fire Station. We periodically review all items taught in basic CERT training. We have guest speakers on topics like explosives, weather and self defense training. We provide support at community events such as the Christmas Festival, Health and safety fair, homecoming parade, or other events. We have provided support to the town's 1st responders on several occasions at emergency scenes.

Name of Program:	Rowlett CERT
Point of Contact:	Whitney Laning
Phone Number:	2144174857
E-mail address:	cert@rowlettcitizencorps.org
Website address:	http://www.rowlettcert.com
Brief Description:	The Rowlett CERT program is well established and integrated into our City'ÃÂs emergency response plan. It serves a vital role in disaster preparedness and emergency response in Rowlett. The Rowlett CERT Program is co-sponsored by Rowlett Fire Rescue and the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council. It was formed in late 2002 in response to the need for citizen involvement in volunteer programs that help make our community safer, stronger and better prepared for any emergency or disaster.

Name of Program:	Sachse CERT
Point of Contact:	James Marple
Phone Number:	9724950975
E-mail address:	jmarple@cityofsachse.com
Website address:	http://www.sachsecert.net
Brief Description:	Sponsored by Sachse Fire-Rescue. Citizens may complete CERT training. A 2nd level of CERT involves volunteers trained specifically to function as first responders during a disaster. Emergency responders, certified instructors and partnering organizations conduct CERT training in and near Sachse. If disaster strikes and overwhelms or delays emergency responders, the Sachse EOC will activate CERT. Responders will serve in a variety of roles including. Please contact cert@cityofsachse.com for info

Name of Program:	Walker County CERT
Point of Contact:	Joseph (Joe) Connell
Phone Number:	9364352400
E-mail address:	jconnell@co.walker.tx.us
Brief Description:	Our Program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact individual and families and are trained in basic disaster response skills;fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, etc. Training is completed in approximately four weeks with continuing in-service training once per month. Utilizing this training, members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

Name of Program:	Clay county CERT
Point of Contact:	Kent Neville
Phone Number:	9405384052
E-mail address:	ccemergencymgmt@claycountytx.com

Name of Program:	Keller CERT
Point of Contact:	Daniel Gaumont
Phone Number:	8177434401
E-mail address:	dgaumont@cityofkeller.com
Brief Description:	Our mission is to educate citizens to be prepared to take care of themselves, family, friends, and neighbors in the event of disasters of any type until trained emergency responders can arrive. Established trained CERT's as emergency management resources, volunteer pools to assist during an emergency and to perform projects that improve the Community's preparedness. Includes maintaining and staffing Keller Fire-Rescue Rehab and Skywarn

Name of Program:	Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (YDSP) CERT
Point of Contact:	Mike Doyle
Phone Number:	9158597913
E-mail address:	mdoyle@ydsp-nsn.gov
Website address:	http://www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org/emergency_management.sstg?id=1&sub1=3
Brief Description:	Although YDSP CERT's target population is the Tribal Community, our basic CERT Training is open to members of neighboring communities! We are active in supporting citizen preparedness in our region and have been known to share our training resources with communities in East El Paso County who are interested in starting CERT Programs.

Name of Program:	City of Terrell CERT
Point of Contact:	Stephen Howie
Phone Number:	9725516678
E-mail address:	showie@cityofterrell.org
Brief Description:	The City of Terrell CERT program is new and expanding and in need of additional members willing to help their neighbors and community. Our CERT program is used to support local emergency responders in their response to disasters as well as major incident in the community. We also assist other areas of our county and other CERT's when requested. As we grow we will be expanding our participation in many ways and in many events throughout the area.

Name of Program:	Burleson CERT
Point of Contact:	David Butler
Phone Number:	8174269175
E-mail address:	dbutler@burlesontx.com
Website address:	http://www.burlesontx.com/index.aspx?nid=475

Name of Program:	Waco/McLennan County CERT
Point of Contact:	Robert Barton
Phone Number:	2547505910
E-mail address:	rbarton@ci.waco.tx.us

Name of Program:	Bowie CERT
Point of Contact:	Barbara Kraemer
Phone Number:	9408721890
E-mail address:	barbkraemer@hotmail.com
Brief Description:	Our CERT group is just getting started and will be meeting once a month. As a group we will select trainings and activities the group is interested in and identify ways we can help make our community become more resilient. Some trainings will be with local instructors, some on line, and some with out of area instructors.

Name of Program:	NACOGDOCHES POLICE DEPT. CERT
Point of Contact:	GREG SOWELL
Phone Number:	9365592618
E-mail address:	sowellg@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us
Brief Description:	The NPD CERT unit is the Volunteer services unit of the police department. CERT members participate in support roles in emergency situations, such as disasters, missing persons and major fires. Non-emergency functions include crowd/traffic control at festivals and special events, public education involving crime prevention and disaster readiness and support for the police department. Appointment to the team is by application/interview board/investigation.

Name of Program:	Ready El Paso CERT Teams
Point of Contact:	Maria Zuloaga
Phone Number:	9158383269
E-mail address:	oronamz@elpasotexas.gov
Website address:	http://www.readyelpaso.org
Brief Description:	CERT Reserves/Ready Teams promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve. These members will assist others by applying the basic response skills learned during training to help save and sustain lives for up to seventy two hours. CERT Reserves- take the required 20 hours training every six months. Ready Teams are trained individuals who continue to receive additional skill-specific trainings to enhance their capabilities.

Name of Program:	Lake Worth CERT
Point of Contact:	Mike Voorhies
Phone Number:	8172377461
E-mail address:	mvoorhies@lakeworthtx.org
Website address:	http://www.lakeworthtx.org/our_city/fire/fire_cert.html

Name of Program:	CITY OF SCHERTZ
Point of Contact:	ANDY BORES
Phone Number:	2103834015
E-mail address:	FIRE484TX@YAHOO.COM
Brief Description:	our cert meets the first sat.of each month at the schertz fire station. we are set up to assist fire .ems oem for schertz .we have training with the ems and fire also with the county cert in seguin tx our goal is to be ready to assist our neighbors when the call comes

Name of Program:	Anson CERT
Point of Contact:	J. Clay Deatherage
Phone Number:	3258233614
E-mail address:	mo2se@att.net
Brief Description:	Team members designed a CERT vest which was manufactured locally. The teams have responded to major fires, flooods and severe weather events at the local, regional and national levels. The original team missions of firefighter rehab & incident management assistance are the main priorities and comprise the majority of responses. The Teams support two TEEX sanctioned are fire training schools each year and assist with multiple local projects.

Name of Program:	South Plains Community Emergency Response Teams
Point of Contact:	Rosalyn Martinez
Phone Number:	8067628721
E-mail address:	rmartinez@spag.org
Brief Description:	The South Plains CERT (SP-CERT) is a program of the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG). SP-CERT was formally organized in August of 2004 under the South Plains Citizen Corps (SPCC) umbrella. The SP-CERT is comprised of fifteen Texas counties. The SP-CERT provides training and volunteer opportunities to people of the South Plains Region. CERT Training is offered throughout the year; fall, spring and summer. Non-emergency activities are scheduled on special holidays and civic events.

Name of Program:	Glenn Heights Fire Department CERT Team
Point of Contact:	Keith Moore
Phone Number:	9722231690
E-mail address:	Kmoore@glennheights.com

Name of Program:	Teague Volunteer Fire Department
Point of Contact:	Jody Bodine
Phone Number:	2547393335
E-mail address:	teaguefirechief@sbcglobal.net

Name of Program:	North Central Texas Emergency Mangement Training Seminar and Expo Group
Point of Contact:	Aaron McCarthy
Phone Number:	9728385681
E-mail address:	nctemtsgroup@gmail.com
Brief Description:	We provide "Disaster Emergency Preparedness Training and information for all citizens of Dallas County, Texas.... In addition to the basic CERT curriculum, we also provide additional basic survival skills and techniques to individuals who choose to participate in this training. Our organization also encourages team members to become licensed amateur radio operators.

Name of Program:	Trent CERT
Point of Contact:	Ray King
Phone Number:	3253385171
E-mail address:	rayk9702@aol.com
Brief Description:	Ours is a small program with the goal of helping our communityand the surrounding area ia a safe and proffessional manner to the best of our training. We are trained in basic CERT, and have been trained to staff shelters, and run staging areas in wildland/urban interface situations. Our program has been called upon to staff a shelter for stranded motorist , to help control traffic in several incidences, and to distribute safe drinking when our city had delivery problems with it's water lines.

Name of Program:	Denton County CERT
Point of Contact:	Brenda Gormley
Phone Number:	9403492840
E-mail address:	brenda.gormley@dentoncounty.com
Website address:	https://www.dentoncounty.com
Brief Description:	Denton County CERT was established to benefit the citizens of Denton County and surrounding counties by providing Training and Education on Emergency Preparedness. CERT classes are held several times per year,and monthly training meetings held the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm,everyone is welcomed to attend. Our team operates strictly by the NIMS/ICS mandates and has been utilized for missing people, evidence retrival, damage assessment and sheltering.

Name of Program:	Fannin County CERT
Point of Contact:	Darrell Brewer
Phone Number:	9036408484
E-mail address:	dbrewer@fanninco.net
Website address:	http://fannincountycert.us
Brief Description:	Fannin County CERT functions under the Office of Emergency Management. The CERT Basic Course is offered 2 to 3 times per year. Classes meet Tuesday nights for 8 weeks from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. followed by a exercise to test skills learned. Fannin County CERT is called on by local agencies to assist with civic events and has been called to establish and staff shelters, conduct search for lost persons, provide perimeter security at crime scenes, conduct traffic control at major accidents.

Name of Program:	Waco CERT
Point of Contact:	Robert Barton
Phone Number:	2547505910
E-mail address:	rbarton@ci.waco.tx.us
Brief Description:	The members of CERT will be trained and certified to first help themselves, their family and then their community during times of emergencies or disasters. CERT is an integrated part of City of Waco Emergency Management and is part of Emergency Management during a declared county disaster or emergency.

Name of Program:	Brownwood-Brown County CERT
Point of Contact:	David Fair
Phone Number:	5122899705
E-mail address:	Texaschaplain@gmail.com
Brief Description:	Training to care for your family, your neighborhood,and your community following disasters. Training to provide care prior to arrival of professional first responders.

Name of Program:	Coastal Bend CERT
Point of Contact:	Shanna Owen
Phone Number:	3617767422
E-mail address:	sowen@inglesidetx.gov
Website address:	http://www.inglesidetx.gov/FireCorps.cfm
Brief Description:	The Ingleside CERT Program is run in conjunction with the Ingleside Fire Corps and serve a 12 county area. We meet every month training. We have 5 CERT instructors, 1 master CERT instructor and 5 American Red Cross Instructors. We are trained in Shelter Management, Disaster Assessment, and tracking of evacuees. We work in the EOC during activations answering phones, basic administration duties and any other duties we may assist with.

Name of Program:	Jefferson County CERT
Point of Contact:	Rachel Lindsay
Phone Number:	4098358757
E-mail address:	rachel@jeffcocert.com

Name of Program:	Smith County CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Choya Shanahan
Phone Number:	2145029637
E-mail address:	choyashanahan@gmail.com
Brief Description:	Smith County CERT Program is activated by the Smith County EMA. Citizens are trained to respond within their community under the guidelines set forth by the Smith County EMA. Interested persons are encouraged to participate in quarterly training sessions and in multi-county full-scale disaster simulation every June.

Name of Program:	Allen CERT
Point of Contact:	David Campbell
Phone Number:	4693711018
E-mail address:	allen_tx_cert@yahoo.com
Website address:	https://www.citizencorps.gov/cc/showCert.do?id=16423
Brief Description:	The City of Allen started its CERT training and responder programs in 2006. The Allen CERT training program incorporates a combination of dedicated volunteer citizens and Allen Fire-Rescue firefighter/paramedic personnel as CERT training program instructors. The Allen CERT responder program is managed and dispatched under the auspices of the Battalion Chiefs in the Operations department. After 6 annual training classes, Allen CERT responder program has 77 trained citizen volunteers.

Name of Program:	Arlington CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Matt Feryan
Phone Number:	8174596942
E-mail address:	matt.feryan@arlingtontx.gov

Name of Program:	Frisco Fire Department CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Jean May
Phone Number:	9722926342
E-mail address:	jmay@friscofire.com

Name of Program:	Bastrop County CERT
Point of Contact:	Blake Clampffer
Phone Number:	5125814022
E-mail address:	blake.clampffer@co.bastrop.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/site/content/oem-cert
Brief Description:	Our CERT program is growing and new members are welcome! The Team meets in the evening on the 4th Monday of each month at the Office of Emergency Management - 104 Loop 150 in Bastrop. Our CERT educates members about disaster preparedness and provides skills training. CERT members are trained to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

Name of Program:	Austin CERT
Point of Contact:	Linda Haynie
Phone Number:	5129740471
E-mail address:	linda.haynie@ci.austin.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.austinhsem.com/go/doc/3603/984707/
Brief Description:	CERT Training is offered in the Spring and Fall and is open to anyone in the region, not just Austin residents. Monthly CERT membership meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Members assist with annual flu clinics, work in shelters for hurricane evacuees, participate in hospital, airport drills and other exercises, and assist in getting the word out about both being prepared and CERT opportunities at a variety of events across the area.

Name of Program:	Moore County CERT
Point of Contact:	Carl Unlaub
Phone Number:	8069352330
E-mail address:	cgunlaub@windstream.net

Name of Program:	Rio Grande Council of Governments CERT
Point of Contact:	Sandra Hernandez
Phone Number:	9155330998
E-mail address:	sandrah@riocog.org

Name of Program:	Archer County CERT Team
Point of Contact:	Kelly DeSautel
Phone Number:	9405742868
E-mail address:	kelly.desautel@co.archer.tx.us
Brief Description:	Archer County CERT Team was just recently formed due to a number of large grass fires within the county. We are currently looking for more members to join our team. We have meetings once a quarter and beginning to plan are training calendar. We work closely with the County Emergency Management Office. We provide weather spotters for the county.

Name of Program:	Concho Valley CERT
Point of Contact:	Beatrice Ramsey
Phone Number:	3259449666
E-mail address:	bea@cvcog.org
Website address:	http://www.cv-citizencorps.org
Brief Description:	The CERT instructors are ready and willing to hold trainings for the public as needed. Classes are held according to the volunteer's availabilty, ie. weekends and or evenings. CERT team members are ready and willing to assist the local Officials, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Medical Services as needed. CERT team members also are involved in different comminuty activities, providing preparedness information and or assistance throughout the Council's 13 county region.

Name of Program:	Orange County CERT
Point of Contact:	Ralph Valenciano
Phone Number:	4096704120
E-mail address:	rvalenciano@co.orange.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.co.orange.tx.us/Emergency Management/EM Website/OEM.htm
Brief Description:	The Orange County Community Emergency Response Team is comprised of volunteer citizen teams, who are trained in basic life safety and emergency preparedness skills. The program is community based, in order to provide rapid and safe care for our residents in the event of a major incident or large scale disaster.

Name of Program:	Angelina County CERT
Point of Contact:	Ricky Conner
Phone Number:	9366714054
E-mail address:	emc@angelinacounty.net

Name of Program:	Galveston County C.E.R.T.
Point of Contact:	Nancy Lankford-McCain
Phone Number:	2813095002
E-mail address:	nancy.mccain@co.galveston.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.gccert.org

Name of Program:	Washington County CERT
Point of Contact:	Tricia Zwahr
Phone Number:	9792510641
E-mail address:	tzwahr@yahoo.com
Brief Description:	Provide rehab at fires for the 9 county departments as needed on large incidents. We meet once a month, the third Tuesday of the month. We often times train with the local fire departments, COPs and EMS.

Name of Program:	Pflugerville CERT
Point of Contact:	Jason Smith
Phone Number:	5126705510
E-mail address:	jsmith@cityofpflugerville.com
Website address:	http://www.cityofpflugerville.com/police

Name of Program:	City of Dallas CERT
Point of Contact:	Cassandra Wallace
Phone Number:	2146718969
E-mail address:	cassandra.wallace@dallascityhall.com
Website address:	http://www.dallascert.com

Name of Program:	Midlothian CERT
Point of Contact:	Karyn McCoy
Phone Number:	9727757611
E-mail address:	karyn.mccoy@midlothian.tx.us
Brief Description:	The Midlothian CERT Team is new, we are getting organized. We have several events that we have participated in assisting the community. 2011 will have more activities for the Team to participate. We are looking forward to to this years events.

Name of Program:	Hopkins County CERT
Point of Contact:	Craig Morgan
Phone Number:	9038851546
E-mail address:	moose@easttexasradio.com

Name of Program:	Little Elm CERT
Point of Contact:	Todd Jamison
Phone Number:	2149750420
E-mail address:	tjamison@littleelm.org
Brief Description:	The Town of Little Elm CERT program was founded in 2006 and since then activated for two emergencies, a flooding emergency and missing person search. The Little Elm CERT has performed support for public safety at community events, staffed shelters, performed medical triage and treatment, and performed residential neighborhood checks. For more information about the Little Elm CERT contact Todd Jamison, Division Chief, Little Elm Fire Department 214-975-0429.

Name of Program:	Brazos Valley CERT
Point of Contact:	Richard Dysart
Phone Number:	9795952800
E-mail address:	rdysart@bvcog.org
Website address:	https://brazosvalleytxcert.samariteam.com/default.aspx
Brief Description:	The Brazos Valley CERT program partners with regional organizations including our sponsor, the Brazos Valley Council of Governments to serve a seven-county area in south east Texas. The program started in 2002 and has been chosen as a best practices program for the State of Texas and recognized at the first CERT Conference at the Emergency Management Institute.

Name of Program:	NORTEX Regional Planning Commission
Point of Contact:	James Copelin
Phone Number:	9403225281
E-mail address:	mbland@nortexrpc.org
Brief Description:	NORTEX Regional Planning Commission conducts basic CERT Training anywhere in the eleven county NORTEX region. We must have a sponsor and 15 or more students to conduct training classes. Any sponsor: Fire, Police, EMC, Sheriff, may request CERT Basic Training conducted by NORTEX Regional Planning Commission's Dept of Homeland Security by contacting the Program Administrator, Mr.James Copelin,Dept. of Homeland Security 940-322-5281, Ext. 131.

Name of Program:	miles cert team
Point of Contact:	Juan Ornelas
Phone Number:	3252341306
E-mail address:	jaornelas@wcc.net

Name of Program:	Parker County CERT
Point of Contact:	Kit Marshall
Phone Number:	8175980969
E-mail address:	kit.marshall@parkercountytx.com
Brief Description:	New CERT classes are scheduled in the spring and fall and typically are held on Monday nights from 7-9. The CERT team usually meets ont eh 4th Tuesday of the month unless activities/trainings with partners are on another night. Team capabilities will be expanded during 2011. The CERT team will also be participating with the Parker County LEPC to assist in data colection for a HazMat Commodity Flow Study in Parker County

Name of Program:	The Woodlands CERT
Point of Contact:	Rachel Andrews
Phone Number:	2812105833
E-mail address:	randrews@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Website address:	http://twcert.com/main/
Brief Description:	Woodlands CERT offers free classes twice a year, sponsored by the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management(MCOEM) and facilitated by The Woodlands Fire Department.Courses are held on 8 consecutive Tuesdays from 6-9pm. Graduates encouraged to participate in local Woodlands Neighborhood events and Continuing Education courses offered by The Woodlands CERT and MCOEM.The Woodlands CERT has a Leadership Committee in place, where CERT Graudates can take a more active role within the community.

Name of Program:	Brazoria County CERT
Point of Contact:	Bill Ray
Phone Number:	2818446553
E-mail address:	bill@homelandpreparedness.org
Website address:	http://www.homelandpreparedness.org
Brief Description:	CERT Training is offered throughout the county for anyone interested. Everyone can serve a vital role, no experience necessary. Contact our office at 281-844-3653 or visit our website at http://homelandpreparedness.org/ApplicationEntry.htm for the most up to date information. CERT has several important missions in our County. We assist w/ Functional Needs Evacuation, Multi Agency Coordination Center operation, Emergency Call Center operation, Sheltering, and Points of Distribution operation.

Name of Program:	Milam County CERT
Point of Contact:	Susan Reinders
Phone Number:	2546977060
E-mail address:	sareinders@yahoo.com
Website address:	http://www.milamcounty.net
Brief Description:	Mission Statement: Milam County C.E.R.T. continues to plan, prepare, and respond to community needs in the event of natural disasters, or a terrorist attack. Slogan: Milam County C.E.R.T. -Family Volunteers- Handing Down the Strength of Tomorrow Milam County C.E.R.T. includes the following Teams: Black Jack, Burlington, Cameron, Gause, Milano, Minerva and Thorndale "He is most free from danger, who, even when safe, is on his guard." Publilius Syrus

Name of Program:	Burnet County CERT
Point of Contact:	Jim Barho
Phone Number:	5127500507
E-mail address:	jimbarho@gmail.com
Brief Description:	Burnet County CERT is being implemented to create POD's in local neighborhoods. A core group of trained volunteers will respond to their local community needs, assist their families, and neighbors for the first 72 hours of a local emergency until first responders are on scene. CERT volunteers are also used in local programs such as the H1N1 Clinics and Hazardous Waste Collection.

Name of Program:	Victoria CERT
Point of Contact:	Marc Hinojosa
Phone Number:	3614853362
E-mail address:	cert@victoriatx.org

Name of Program:	FORT WORTH CERT
Point of Contact:	Charles Lewis
Phone Number:	8172535587
E-mail address:	charles.lewis@fortworthtexas.gov

Name of Program:	Grayson County CERT
Point of Contact:	Sarah Somers
Phone Number:	9038134217
E-mail address:	somerss@co.grayson.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.co.grayson.tx.us/EM/em.htm

Name of Program:	Gillespie County CERT
Point of Contact:	Frank Stead
Phone Number:	8309977585
E-mail address:	steadinc@aol.com
Brief Description:	Gillespie County CERT newest program is a Teen CERT at the high school. This is the fourth year we have conducted the program for the HOSA class and they have had demonstrated their compentency in CERT skills at regional, state and national contests. For 2012-13 we have two Teen CERT programs totaling 43 students and one adult class has started with 12 members. The Teen CERT participated in the County wide SNS exercise on Septemteber 27 as sceeners and dispensers.

Name of Program:	City of Cedar Park CERT
Point of Contact:	Jessica Jackson
Phone Number:	5124015138
E-mail address:	jessica.jackson@cedarparktx.us
Brief Description:	The City of Cedar Park CERT 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. If you would like to learn more about disaster preparedness please contact the Cedar Park Office of Emergency Management.

Name of Program:	North Lake College CERT
Point of Contact:	Jon Conley
Phone Number:	9722733304
E-mail address:	jconley@dcccd.edu

Name of Program:	Coleman County CERT
Point of Contact:	Evyonne Curry
Phone Number:	3256252791
E-mail address:	evyonnec@yahoo.com
Brief Description:	Our Coleman Co. First Responder Organization became part of a CERT team to broaden our services to Coleman County & surrounding areas. We are available for search/rescue, med./trauma needs, evacuations, etc. Our members are at least ECA certified with the State of Texas with most of our members being EMT's & Paramedics. We meet monthly as First Responders & have drills on a quarterly basis, along with keeping up with the regulations required by the State to maintain our EMS certifications.

Name of Program:	Neches ISD CERT
Point of Contact:	Stephanie Walker
Phone Number:	9037297780
E-mail address:	stephanie.walker@talho.org
Brief Description:	Neches is a small community with limited first responders. The largest population during daytime hours is within the school district. Neches ISD employess make up the first responders for this unit, as they will be the first responders in the event of emergencies within the area at anytime. We offer training throughout the year to support life saving measures and also drill on natural and man made events during the school year.

Name of Program:	Lubbock County CERT
Point of Contact:	Thomas (Tom) Head
Phone Number:	8067751911
E-mail address:	thead@co.lubbock.tx.us

Name of Program:	Rio Grande Valley CERT
Point of Contact:	Richard Stubbs
Phone Number:	9566487974
E-mail address:	RichStubbsJr@gmail.com
Brief Description:	The Rio Grande Valley CERT Team is currently working with the Emergency Medical Regional Response Team to coordinate ongoing emergency preparedness for Stratigic National Site incidents, Firefighter Rehabilitation at large fires, pre/post hurricaines, and other large scale events that overwhelm local response as well as community education and assistance. Team members can volunteer as often or as little as their time allows.

Name of Program:	University of Texas at Dallas CERT
Point of Contact:	Mary Dziorny
Phone Number:	9728836814
E-mail address:	mary.dziorny@utdallas.edu
Website address:	http://www.utdallas.edu/ehs/emergency/cert.html
Brief Description:	The University of Texas at Dallas is the second institution of higher education to organize a CERT training program in the State of Texas; joining North Harris College in Houston, TX.

Name of Program:	Flower Mound CERT
Point of Contact:	Karen Skordinski
Phone Number:	9728746209
E-mail address:	karen.skordinski@flower-mound.com
Website address:	http://www.fmcert.info/

Name of Program:	Harlingen CERT
Point of Contact:	Darrell Loftus
Phone Number:	9562165791
E-mail address:	mrinaldi@myharlingen.us

Name of Program:	Beverly Hills Citizen Emergency Response Team
Point of Contact:	Debra Bruce
Phone Number:	2547522585
E-mail address:	police@beverlyhillstexas.net

Name of Program:	City of Plano Community Emergency Resource Team (CERT)
Point of Contact:	Deon Pfenning
Phone Number:	9727694821
E-mail address:	deonp@plano.gov
Website address:	http://www.plano.gov/Departments/Emergency%20Management%20and%20Homeland%20Security/CERT/Pages/default.aspx
Brief Description:	The City of Plano desires to challenge our residents to better prepare their neighborhoods and place of business for emergency or disaster situations. We also hope to identify citizen volunteers with credentials, special skills or subject matter expertise. The skill sets will potentially be used in community preparedness, as well as in some disaster response and recovery activities.

Name of Program:	Texarkana CERT
Point of Contact:	Kathy Reynolds
Phone Number:	9037983043
E-mail address:	kreynolds@txkusa.org

Name of Program:	McKinney CERT
Point of Contact:	Karen Adkins
Phone Number:	9725472868
E-mail address:	kadkins@mckinneytexas.org
Website address:	http://www.mckinneyfire.org

Name of Program:	Permian Basin Regional CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Bonnie Clark
Phone Number:	4325631061
E-mail address:	bclark@pbrpc.org

Name of Program:	Montgomery County CERT
Point of Contact:	Miranda Garvey
Phone Number:	9365233903
E-mail address:	Miranda.Garvey@mctx.org
Website address:	http://www.mctxoem.org
Brief Description:	The CERT program was developed because of the need for a trained civilian emergency workforce. The CERT Program provides for community self-sufficiency through the development of multifunctional response teams who act as adjunct to the countyâs emergency services during major disasters. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of their community.

Name of Program:	Rose Hill CERT
Point of Contact:	Kathy Reynolds
Phone Number:	9037983043
E-mail address:	cert@txkusa.org

Name of Program:	Ellis County ESD#2 Emergency Response Team
Point of Contact:	Bart Hundt
Phone Number:	2143257186
E-mail address:	bhundt@elliscountyesd2.org

Name of Program:	Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council CERT
Point of Contact:	Manuel Cruz
Phone Number:	9566823481
E-mail address:	mcruz@lrgvdc.org
Website address:	http://www.lrgvdc.org
Brief Description:	The CERT course will be about readiness and safety. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference between LIFE and DEATH.

Name of Program:	City of Austin CERT
Point of Contact:	Linda Haynie
Phone Number:	5129740471
E-mail address:	linda.haynie@ci.austin.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.austincert.org
Brief Description:	Basic CERT training is offered 2x/year-spring and fall. Training is conducted primarily by City 1st responders. Membership meetings are held monthly (4th Thursday, 6:30 p.m.)We hope to have Teen CERT in local schools soon. This is a City of Austin program and members are the first volunteers called up for an emergency response. We are forming CERT-EMS and CERT-AFD Teams to support our local responders, work with local Red Cross and have CERT-State Ops Center Team/

Name of Program:	Temple CERT
Point of Contact:	John Bush
Phone Number:	2547609313
E-mail address:	jbush83498@sbcglobal.net
Brief Description:	Temple CERT assists Temple Fire & rescue and Temple Police Dept. in managing emergency situations within the City of Temple and all Citizens of Bell County. We hold meetings and training classes on the third Thursday of each month. We also assist the City of Temple in public events for the citizens.

Name of Program:	Cooke County
Point of Contact:	Ray Fletcher
Phone Number:	9406685400
E-mail address:	ray.fletcher@co.cooke.tx.us
Brief Description:	Monthly refresher training is offered the third Thursday of each month.

Name of Program:	Coryell County CERT
Point of Contact:	Lisa Insko Mekler
Phone Number:	2549317725
E-mail address:	lkinsko@gmail.com

Name of Program:	City of Rockwall CERT Team
Point of Contact:	Ariana Hargrove
Phone Number:	9727717770
E-mail address:	ahargrove@rockwall.com
Website address:	http://www.rockwallcert.org
Brief Description:	The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact Rockwall. It 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.

Name of Program:	NORTEX Regional Planning Commission Regional CERT Program
Point of Contact:	James Copelin
Phone Number:	9403225281
E-mail address:	mbland@nortexrpc.org
Website address:	http://www.nortexrpc.net/hs_cert.aspx
Brief Description:	NORTEX RPC will hold CERT training classes (minium class size 15) on an as needed basis for any sponsoring agency within the NORTEX Region, except for Wichita Falls and Wichita County (which have their own CERT programs). Examples of sposoring agencies: Fire dept., Sheriff's Dept., Police Dept., Office of Emergency Management, etc. Please contact the Citizen Corps Program Administrator, James Copelin, jcopelin@nortexrpc.org, ph.940-322-5281 ext. 131 for assistance or more information.

Name of Program:	Garland CERT
Point of Contact:	Greg Huff
Phone Number:	9722053630
E-mail address:	ghuff@ci.garland.tx.us

Name of Program:	Austin County CERT
Point of Contact:	Ray Chislett
Phone Number:	9798655911
E-mail address:	emgt@austincounty.com
Website address:	http://www.austincountycert.com

Name of Program:	University of Texas at Arlington
Point of Contact:	Jason Johnston
Phone Number:	8172720198
E-mail address:	jasonj@uta.edu
Brief Description:	The University of Texas at Arlington CERT Team is currently in the forming process. When CERT classes are started the first target of CERT Members will be Faculty and Staff Members. Students will also be welcomed to join the CERT Team. As it provides a great experince in the field of Emergency Management and can also count towards volunteer hours.

Name of Program:	New Braunfels CERT (NBCERT)
Point of Contact:	Steve Harris
Phone Number:	8302214270
E-mail address:	sharris@nbtexas.org
Website address:	http://www.cnbcert.org/
Brief Description:	The Mission of NBCERT is to help and assist the City of New Braunfels first responders and be an asset to the City of New Braunfels Office of Emergency Management. The goal is to have over 200 people join and become a part of the NBCERT and actively be available when needed. NBCERT is to be used for any emergency activity that is not being taken care of but that needs to be attended.

Name of Program:	EastTex Regional CERT
Point of Contact:	Joseph Ellis
Phone Number:	9722047082
E-mail address:	jellis@rockwallcountytexas.com
Brief Description:	EastTex Regional CERT Program provides regional support to Rockwall County, SE Collin county and Eastern Hunt county. EastTex, in conjunction with Rowlett Citizens Corp Council and it's affiliated programs, provides a minimum of four annual exercises and holds two annual member meetings. EastTex members have the ability to specialize in Search, Rescue, Communications, or General Response through a defined curriculum.

Name of Program:	St. David's Georgetown Hospital CERT
Point of Contact:	Jason Rodriguez
Phone Number:	5129433000
E-mail address:	jason.rodriguez3@stdavids.com
Brief Description:	The St. David's Georegetown Hospital CERT is an all hazards incident response team capable of responding throughout the hospital and consists of hospital employees from all disciplines and levels of experience.

Name of Program:	RGCOG CERT
Point of Contact:	Grace Munoz
Phone Number:	9155330998
E-mail address:	gracem@riocog.org
Brief Description:	The Rio Grande Council of Governments Citizen Corps Program Council and its CERT Program works with CERT programs throughout the EL Paso County area and with other volunteers across the region.

Name of Program:	Terrell State Hospital CERT team
Point of Contact:	Julia Garner
Phone Number:	9725518943
E-mail address:	julia.garner@dshs.state.tx.us
Brief Description:	The Terrell Stata Hospital CERT team is pulled from a group of employees that have volunteered to assist in any emergency situation that might arise at Terrell Stata Hospital. We meet once a month for additional training, updates and notifications of any training from outside agencies. At this point in time we are relying or funds from a fund raiser that was held for our supplies. The team has been active approximately one year.

Name of Program:	Village of Port Venture Texas CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Robert Meeks
Phone Number:	5125686444
E-mail address:	webnc1@gmail.com
Brief Description:	Our CERT program is a startup to assist Emergency Management.

Name of Program:	West Central Texas Council of Governments CERT
Point of Contact:	Carrie Fritz
Phone Number:	3256721197
E-mail address:	wctlea@wctcog.org
Website address:	http://www.wctcog.org/wctcog/

Name of Program:	Galveston County C.E.R.T.
Point of Contact:	Norman Williamson
Phone Number:	2813095002
E-mail address:	norman.williamson@co.galveston.tx.us

Name of Program:	Hood County CERT
Point of Contact:	Stephanie Parker
Phone Number:	8175793335
E-mail address:	HoodcountyCert@gmail.com
Website address:	http://www.co.hood.tx.us/
Brief Description:	Serving Hood County through community involvement

Name of Program:	Aquilla ISD Teen CERT
Point of Contact:	Jerry Stephens
Phone Number:	2546943770
E-mail address:	jerry.stephens@aquillaisd.net
Brief Description:	The Aquilla ISD Teen CERT program provides an opportunity for students within the Aquilla Independent School District to be actively engaged in the safety and sustainability of both the school and community. Open only to students within the district, the CERT Team provides a service learning opportunity to students within the school.

Name of Program:	City of Irving CERT
Point of Contact:	Nick Robison
Phone Number:	9727212100
E-mail address:	cert@cityofirving.org
Website address:	http://www.ci.irving.tx.us/emergency-management/cert.asp
Brief Description:	Trainings are typically conducted on back-to-back Saturdays. Irving CERT is moving towards assisting with POD (Point of Dispensing), Shelter and Triage training.

Name of Program:	Round Rock Police Department
Point of Contact:	Vincent Cherrone
Phone Number:	5122186655
E-mail address:	vcherrone@roundrocktexas.gov

Name of Program:	Fort Bend County CERT Program
Point of Contact:	Shauna Evans
Phone Number:	2813426185
E-mail address:	shauna.evans@co.fort-bend.tx.us
Website address:	http://www.fbcoem.org/go/site/1528/