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Summerville Today
By the People, for the People
Dorchester County Offers Spring 2026 CERT Training
Residents can learn disaster preparedness, fire safety, and search and rescue through the Community Emergency Response Team program.
Mar. 25, 2026 at 12:51pm
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The Dorchester County Department of Emergency Management is hosting Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes for spring 2026. The CERT program provides hands-on instruction in disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization to help residents assist themselves, their families, and their neighbors during emergencies and disasters.
Why it matters
CERT training empowers participants to safely take action when professional responders are delayed, strengthens community resilience, and supports local emergency services by developing informed, capable volunteers who can help their communities recover more quickly after an incident.
The details
The spring 2026 CERT training schedule includes classes on disaster preparedness, CERT organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, disaster psychology and terrorism, and light search and rescue, culminating in a final exercise day. Participants must attend all classes and the exercise to complete the program.
- The CERT training classes will be held from April 7 to May 9, 2026.
- The final exercise day is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The players
Dorchester County Department of Emergency Management
The local government agency responsible for hosting the CERT training program and supporting community emergency preparedness efforts.
What’s next
Residents interested in participating in the CERT training can register online through the Dorchester County Emergency Management website.
The takeaway
The CERT program empowers local residents to be prepared and take action during emergencies, strengthening the overall resilience of the Dorchester County community.
