Community Emergency Response Team
Walla Walla University is proud to have brought the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to our community. CERT teaches people how to better prepare themselves for everything from neighborhood hazards to regional emergencies. This national program has produced over 600,000 volunteers ready to be activated in the event of a disaster. The university's Center for Humanitarian Engagement (CHE) partnered with Walla Walla County Emergency Management (WWCEM) in 2023 to offer annual trainings to community members and students, resulting in the start of a local team in 2025.
New members are encouraged to attend team meetings before becoming certified. Walla Walla Valley CERT meets monthly for planning, training, mock disaster response, or other emergency preparedness activities. Annual CERT courses hosted by the university are free and open to ages 13 and older, with course supplies provided at no cost thanks to CHE and Adventist Community Services. Fill out the form below to learn more!
Attend an upcoming meeting, training session, or disaster drill!
Regular meetings are held the third Thursday of each month. Locations change — please inquire about address.
July 17
6:00-7:30pm
First Aid / CPR / AED Training — RSVP required
August 21
6:00-7:30pm
CERT Meeting
Attendees can connect with the team, learn valuable skills, gain insight into the Incident Command Structure, and discover other ways to volunteer with the Emergency Operations Center before officially becoming a CERT member.
PAST EVENTS:
June 7
9:00am-2:00pm
Disaster Airlift Response Team (DART) Drill
March 11-13
8:00am-5:00pm daily
CERT Training Course & Mock Disaster Response
Local Emergency Management: wwemd.info