Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), as a concept began as a program of the Los Angeles, California Fire Department in the middle and late 1980's born out of a need for more trained and organized citizens groups during earthquake disasters. FEMA made this training available nationally in 1993. Since this time, CERT programs have been established in more than 340 communities in 45 states.
If you would like to become involved in CERT for Rochester Hills, please contact the Rochester Hills Sub Station at (248) 537-3530. You will be advised of requirements and the next training session.
More Information:
City
http://www.rochesterhills.org/city_services/sheriffs_office/cert.asp
County
http://www.oakgov.com/erp/info_pub/CERT_Mission.html
State
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_3507_8920-85268--,00.html