Starting a CERT Program
Step 3: Gaining Support & Recruiting
Developing Partnerships Checklist
The list below provides some suggestions for developing CERT partners. Use this list to help you determine whom you should approach to sell your program.
| Type of Organization | Possible Contacts |
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| Business and Industry |
 Large employers Housing authorities Utility companies Other:
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| Communications/Media Organizations |
Telephone companies Television stations Radio stations Cable providers Daily and weekly newspapers Other:
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| Not-for-Profit Organizations |
Civic and service organizations Benevolent groups (e.g., Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Jaycees) Other:
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| Public Interest Groups |
The American Red Cross chapters Neighborhood Watch groups American Association of Retired Persons chapters Parent-teacher organizations Chambers of commerce Homeowners' associations Environmental groups Other:
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| Health Care Providers |
Hospitals Medical clinics Managed-care facilities Emergency medical services Other:
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| Local Government Agencies |
Local authorities Elected and appointed officials Police departments Fire departments Public works departments Planning and zoning boards Other:
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| Workforce Groups |
Union locals Professional groups Other:
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| Education Groups |
School superintendent School board members University and community colleges Vocational and technical schools Daycare, childcare, and elderly-care providers Other:
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