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City of West Haven

City of West Haven
Date last updated: Mar 18, 2011

General Information

Month and year the CERT Program was started: February 2006

Geographic Area: WEST HAVEN (Local) (06516)

Point of Contact:
Robert Schwartz
Emergency Management Director
City of West Haven
355 Main Street
West Haven, CT 06516

(203) 627-7914
(203) 937-3721
Chiefschwartz@sbcglobal.net

Training

On average, this CERT Program conducts the CERT Basic Training Course 4 times a year.

Number of CERT classes that have graduated since the program started: 2

Number of individuals who have completed CERT Basic Training Course since the program started: 40

Local CERT Programs offer training to the general public and/or to particular groups in the community. This CERT Program holds classes for the following groups:
  • General public / Open classes
Language(s) in which the program conducts CERT training:
  • English

Supplemental Training

Supplemental training conducted, recommended, and/or required for CERT members:
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)
  • Basic first aid
  • Shelter operations/management

Exercises

CERT in Action

Emergencies

Number of times the CERTs have responded in actual emergencies:1

Types of emergencies/disasters to which the CERTs have responded:
  • Other - Gas Explosion

Activities During Emergencies

Activities conducted by CERTs during past emergencies:
  • Other - Scene Check in

Non-Emergency Functions

Non-emergency functions performed by CERT members:
  • Support for public safety at community events

Additional CERT Program Information

City of West Haven CERT Team specializes in Shelter Operations.  We have monthly meetings with a training component four times a year. We also assist with Community events.