DeWitt County is setting up a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) sponsored by FEMA to better protect the community, according to Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Jordan Jr.
“We’re taking the first steps to establish CERT here at home, and you can be a part of it,” Jordan said. “CERT volunteers are trained to support their neighbors during emergencies, assist first responders and strengthen community resiliency for families, friends and loved ones.”
Jordan said he began planning to establish the group when he first assumed his position 18 months ago.
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