Harris County Citizen Corps to Hold 11th Annual CERT Rodeo Round-Up

 

 

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter makes a stop at CERT Rodeo Round-up. (February 2016)

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Harris County Citizen Corps will hold its 2017 CERT Rodeo Round-up Saturday, February 11, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harris County Fire & Sheriff’s Training Academy, 2318 Atascocita Road in Humble.

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) from around the state will test their skills in medical operations, search and rescue, fire suppression, incident command, emergency preparedness and hazmat recognition at this event. To be a CERT member, individuals must complete an extensive eight-week course taught by first-responders to improve their proficiency in emergency preparedness basics that can be used in their homes, workplaces and communities.

CERT members gather to enter fire tower to test their search and rescue capabilities. (February 2016)

“Harris County’s CERT program is one of the strongest in the nation,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “The cornerstone of that success is a strong commitment to individual and community preparedness.”

In 2016, membership grew to more than 29,000 trained volunteers involved in 270 Community Emergency Response Teams. CERT volunteers have assisted with flood recovery operations and many community events. They have also participated in drills and exercises with first responders and emergency managers. The CERT program’s success is due in large part to its growing partnership with first responders, non-profit agencies, community organizations and all of its volunteers.

 

“CERT volunteers are essential partners and play a crucial role in emergency preparedness and recovery,” added Emmett. “We appreciate their dedication and selfless service that helps keep our communities safer.”

 

For information on how to join Harris County Citizen Corps go to www.harriscountycitizencorps.com or call (281) JOIN NOW (564-6669). News and updates are also available on Facebook.

 

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