CERT
The CERT is made up of volunteers who have been trained to safely assist their families and neighbors in the event of a disaster. Cohasset CERT will work under the direction of local professional emergency respondents, providing immediate assistance to victims.
CERT teams are known and trusted resources to emergency respondents and their communities. During an incident, emergency service personnel may not be able to reach everyone immediately. That's when CERT members come into play and help our citizens with emergency medical first aid and other life sustaining needs. CERT members will be trained in the following areas:
Emergency medical first aid
Evacuation from damaged structures
Light search and rescue
Identifying and isolating hazards
Providing damage assessment to town authorities
Directing traffic and helping with shelter operations