East Baton Rouge CERT Training
Join us for a two-day training in basic CERT and emergency preparedness on Saturdays, September 10 and September 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This training will take place at the EBR Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness located at 3773 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70807. All refreshments, lunch, and training materials will be provided. Registration is required. Sign-up here.
FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Join a local CERT team and help out in your community! Future CERT Trainings to be announced
- To learn more about how to start a CERT team or for questions about CERT training sessions, contact Amanda Smith asmith@crt.la.gov.
Additional Volunteer Training Opportunities
NOLA Ready Volunteer Corps: Learn how to become a volunteer with the city of New Orleans and help serve the community during disasters.
Volunteer Toolbox: The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has drafted a Volunteer Toolbox resource for non-profits utilizing volunteers in times of disaster.
Volunteer Hours Tracking: Volunteer time can be used to help with cost share during disasters. Click here for a flyer on the value of volunteer time and please see the links below to download the GOHSEP forms to track volunteer hours.
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness