Interested in volunteering in your neighborhood in the event of an emergency? Become a member of the Eugene-Springfield Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Being part of CERT is a deeply rewarding experience. CERT members assist their neighbors when professional responders are not immediately available to help. They also may support other emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness in the community.
CERT training prepares volunteers for hazards that may impact their area, teaching participants basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. With the training learned in the classroom (online and in person) and during exercises, CERT members are ready to assist should a severe weather event or local emergency occur. Members may also assist at community events, by educating the public on emergency preparedness. Becoming a CERT member provides volunteers with a variety of opportunities to serve.
Would you like to attend the upcoming Spring CERT Training Program? Here is a brief overview of how to get trained and some information links that tell you more about CERT. Get started now, and you can complete the course by May!
The first step: Obtain your FEMA SID
When applying for training FEMA has implemented the use of a Student Identification (SID) number to reduce the risk of identity theft. You will be required to obtain and use the SID in applying for NFA or EMI courses. This number will be used in place of the SSN on your application.
Read more on how to obtain your SID https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
The second step: complete the online portion of the course.
Go to the course catalog at https://cert.hazready.com/CourseCatalog.
Scroll down and click on the course titled: ONLINE TRAINING – CERT 3.0 en
Then click on the REGISTER button.
The third step: Once you finish the online portion of the course, you will need to forward your completion certificate to Tracy Baier at tbaier1@amfam.com.
That certificate will be your key to registration for the in-person training.
The spring class, for the in-person (hands on practical) training portion of the class, is scheduled for May 5th and 7th, with the final drill on May 9th.
May 5th and 7th will be from 6pm to 8pm.
May 9th will be from 9am to 3pm.
The fourth step: Register online for this May 2026 Hybrid Hands On Practical Course at https://eugene-cert.com/cert-basic-training
That will reserve your seat for the upcoming class.
Learn about upcoming monthly classes on our webpage https://eugene-cert.com/calendar
Join the Eugene Springfield CERT Facebook page to view posts for other local events, information, and education links.
https://www.facebook.com/EugeneSpringfieldCERT
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Tracy Baier:
Tracy Baier , CERT Outreach Officer,
Eugene/Springfield Community Emergency Response Team
Email TBAIER1@amfam.com Phone (541) 556-8668
INFORMATION LINKS
To learn more about CERT https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team
State of Oregon Be 2 Weeks Ready https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/2-weeks-ready.aspx
Sign up for Emergency Alerts https://oralert.gov/
Check out local CERT on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EugeneSpringfieldCERT/
Supply Checklist Download https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/34437
FEMA Supply Checklist https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-02/ready_checklist.pdf
FEMA Earthquake Safety https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_b-526-eq-safety-checklist.pdf
Sign up for monthly reminders http://do1thing.com/
You are the Help until the Help arrives https://community.fema.gov/until-help-arrives
Preparedness activities for children www.ready.gov/kids