CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. CERT is a group of volunteers that is organised, and receives special training for the purpose of enhancing their abilities to recognise, respond to and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation. CERT is organised according to the Residents' Committee (RC) / Neighourhood Committee (NC) Zone. The main role of the CERT is to strengthen the emergency response capabilities of the local community.
CERT Member Enrolment Criteria
• Be a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
• At least 14 years old
What is your role as a CERT member?
• Help the community respond to and recover from emergencies
• Provide emotional support to residents under psychological stress during emergencies
• Organise emergency preparedness programmes for residents
• Help identify residents requiring special assistance during emergencies
• Disseminate critical information to residents
What is your role as a CERT member?
• Basic First Aid
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Fire Safety and Casualty Evacuation
• Emergency Procedures
• Ability to deal with unconventional threats
• Psychological First Aid
We welcome anyone who is interested in joining the CERT. Each team should comprise 10 to 20 members. Our current membership includes grassroots leaders, civil defence and neighbourhood watch zone volunteers, retirees, housewives and students.
To sign up as a CERT member, visit us at NSS Community Club. For more information, call 6340350 or send your emails to PA_Emergency_Preparedness@pa.gov.sg
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