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But we also know that we can take action now to help protect our families, help reduce the impact an emergency has on our lives, and help deal with the chaos if an incident does occur. Floyd County offers several ways for its citizens to become involved in the emergency response capability for their area.

EMA Rescue Unit Overview
EMA Rescue Unit Volunteer Application
CERT Overview
CERT Brochure
CERT Volunteer Application
Volunteer Links & Resources

The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency Rescue Unit was formed to act as primary responders at the scene of a disaster or emergency. The unit is trained to assist other first response agencies such as County Police, Fire Departments and local EMTs to allow them to immediately attend to those most in need of urgent medical attention or other assistance.

The EMA Rescue Unit meets on the 1st Monday and 3rd Sunday of each month for meetings and trainings. For more information on volunteering contact EMA Director Scotty Hancock at 706-236-5002.

Click here to print a volunteer application.

  
Click here to print the application, fill out completely and mail to:

Scotty Hancock
Floyd County EMA
5 Government Plaza
Rome, Georgia 30161

The next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class dates have been set, with the working volunteer in mind. Both classes and graduation have been set for Saturdays. The classes will be held:

January 12:   9am- 4pm at the Floyd County Health Dept.
January 19: 9am-4pm at the Floyd County Health Dept.
:February 2: Graduation - 8am- 12noon at the Rome Fire Training Tower

visit www.floydcountycert.org for more information.

History of CERT

The Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) was created from a model developed by the City of Los Angeles Fire Department in 1987. Since 1994, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been promoting nationwide use of CERT and many communities have established these teams.

By becoming a CERT volunteer and completing the training, you can be better prepared for the unexpected. Whether it is an act of terrorism, a natural or a man-made disaster, you can be directly involved in saving and sustaining lives and property. Click here for a printable CERT brochure.

Why should I volunteer?

CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area.

Who should volunteer?

Citizen Corps asks everyone to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared, to get training in first aid and emergency skills and to volunteer to support local emergency responders. Volunteers can come from groups including but not limited to:

• Communities of Faith
• Neighborhoods
• Scouting Organizations
• Schools
• Amateur Radio Groups
• Veterans
• Clubs & Organizations
• Businesses

What does the course involve?

CERT training is a 20-hour, hands-on course in disaster response taught by local first responders. It is designed to prepare you to help yourself and others in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Some areas covered include:

• Disaster Preparedness
• Medical Treatment
• Terrorism
• Disaster Psychology
• Light Search & Rescue
• Fire Safety
• Team Organization
• Final Exercise

To volunteer or attend CERT training, contact the Floyd County Emergency Management Agency at 706-236-5002 or the CERT Information Line at 706-234-6617.

Volunteer Links and Resources