#CERT

Visitor Industry supports future leaders for Maui

October 30, 2023 · 11:03 PM UTC
The Maui Hotel & Lodging Association recently partnered with UHMC’s Hospitality & Tourism Career & Customer Service class in providing the first on-site visit for Maui High School students enrolled in the early college class. Maui High School students joined UHMC students at The Grand Wailea this semester, for a first-hand experience of the hospitality industry. In […]

29 students complete CERT basic training, become first to graduate since the pandemic

November 5, 2022 · 4:03 PM UTC
“I am very pleased that we are able to resume the CERT training and to grow our teams, especially in our remote areas,” said Herman Andaya, MEMA administrator. “In a natural disaster, it may be difficult to send help to our communities and so CERT teams already embedded in those areas are able to provide immediate assistance.”

Community Emergency Response Team to start virtual meetings, Oct. 10

October 7, 2022 · 8:57 PM UTC
Regular meetings of the Community Emergency Response Team will begin at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, and continue on the first work day of each month thereafter.

Volunteers sought for community emergency response team in Maui County

September 7, 2022 · 3:18 AM UTC
Volunteers in Maui County are sought for the Community Emergency Response Team, a national program designed by the FEMA and run by the Maui Emergency Management Agency.

Free CERT Disaster Response Training on Lānaʻi

September 28, 2016 · 2:59 PM UTC
During a disaster, CERT volunteers may provide critical support to emergency responders by assisting with damage assessment information and helping victims until professional emergency responders arrive on scene.

Free CERT Disaster Preparedness Training in Pukalani

August 27, 2016 · 2:38 AM UTC
Maui Civil Defense Agency and Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety will host Community Emergency Response Team or CERT training in Pukalani in September.

Free Disaster Preparedness Training in Kahului

August 4, 2016 · 11:05 PM UTC
Free CERT classes will be available through September, volunteers will learn basic disaster response skills to assist in their community in case of a disaster.

33 Graduate from Maui CERT Classes

December 18, 2015 · 11:23 PM UTC
A total of 33 individuals graduated with the latest Community Emergency Response Team training classes held in Pukalani, Kīhei and Hāna on Maui.

Community Emergency Response Team Training in Hāna

October 2, 2015 · 11:33 PM UTC
The 24-hour course is taught over four Saturdays, consisting of classroom instruction and field exercises. CERT is a training program that prepares members of the public to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster.

CERT Training Offered on Molokaʻi in May

April 15, 2014 · 7:55 PM UTC
The 28-hour course takes place on four Saturdays next month. All Classes run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at the Molokaʻi High School cafeteria on May 3, 10, 17, and 31.

CERT Classes Offered on Lānaʻi in March

February 11, 2014 · 7:57 PM UTC
The 28-hour course takes place on four Saturdays in March between the 1st and the 22nd. Skills taught include fire safety, light search and rescue operations, team organization and disaster medical services.

Community Emergency Response Team Training in Kihei

April 12, 2013 · 6:25 PM UTC
CERT members can be called upon to give critical support to the professional first responders during large scale emergencies by providing immediate assistance to victims at a disaster site.

CERT Free Disaster Preparedness Training in Lahaina

February 26, 2013 · 9:38 PM UTC
Residents interested in free training in emergency response are invited to attend CERT Basic Training in West Maui next month.

Tsunami Sparks Community Interest in Emergency Response Team

March 14, 2011 · 5:28 PM UTC
The recent tsunami on Maui has many asking how they can help or volunteer in future disasters.

Maui Volunteers sought for Community Emergency Response Team

February 8, 2011 · 12:00 AM UTC
Volunteers go through 30 hours of training, receive personal protective equipment upon graduation, and are placed on a team in the community where they live.

2009 West Maui Safety Fair

February 20, 2009 · 10:36 PM UTC
Lahaina Cannery Mall will host the 2009 West Maui Safety Fair on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than a dozen local, state and federal agencies will share information on crime prevention, disaster preparedness, public health, personal safety, and children and senior resource information. Participating organizations include Civil Defense and CERT […]

BE PREPARED AT THE 2009 WEST MAUI SAFETY FAIR

February 5, 2009 · 6:15 PM UTC
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) More than a dozen local, state and federal agencies will share information on crime prevention, disaster preparedness, public health, personal safety at the 2009 West Maui Safety Fair. The event will be held a the Lahaina Cannery Mall on Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The […]

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING OFFERED

January 27, 2009 · 4:48 PM UTC
The county is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training beginning in March.  CERT members are volunteers who offer support to first responders during large scale emergencies or assist with non-emergency projects to improve safety in the community.  Each session is free and includes 30 hours of classroom and hands on training.  To register call […]