What is the main outcome that CERT training aims to achieve?

The primary objective of CERT training is to enhance individual readiness and improve community safety. This training empowers citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various emergencies and disasters. By fostering a sense of personal responsibility and equipping individuals with practical techniques—such as basic first aid, fire suppression, and light search and rescue—CERT cultivates a community that is better prepared to react effectively in crisis situations. A focus on individual readiness contributes to a collective enhancement of safety within the community, enabling residents to work together and support each other during emergencies.