The Monroe County CERT program is a group of volunteers that promote emergency preparedness and community resiliency within local neighborhoods. Anyone is welcome to join the CERT program, as long as you are 18 years or older, do not have a criminal background, and are physically/mentally able to assist during times of disaster. This program is sponsored by Monroe County.
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Volunteers with the Monroe County CERT program are provided training and equipment to help their neighbors who are in need of assistance after a disaster. The volunteers are trained on how to provide basic first aid, properly turn off utilities to a residence in an emergency situation, extinguish a small fire with a fire extinguisher, and conduct light search and rescue operations.
1. Sign up
2. Attend a 1-hour orientation meeting in person
3. Complete a 20-hour online training
4. Attend an in-person skills training day
5. Attend meetings and continuing training as much as possible
2026 CERT Basic Academy Courses
Orientation: Dates to be determined
Skills Day: Dates to be determined
Monthly Team Meeting/Training
Held on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm
Location: Monroe County Emergency Operations Center - 5850 W. Foster Curry Dr., Bloomington, IN 47403