Join the Inaugural Meeting for Lewis County's CERT Team on May 16th

The next meeting for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Lewis County is now scheduled for Thursday, May 16th at 6 PM. It will take place at the historic courthouse at 351 NW North Street, Chehalis. This meeting is crucial as it will officially establish the Lewis County CERT Team. Attendees must sign and submit several documents including a Code of Conduct, Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, a Washington State Emergency Worker Card, and a CERT Volunteer Application. They will also have their photos taken for their CERT Team ID.

The agenda will include a detailed training plan for the year and the criteria for remaining on the CERT Team. Team leaders will share their expectations and the overall vision for CERT's role in Lewis County, focusing on community service and emergency preparedness.

A key part of the meeting will focus on educating attendees about the Incident Command System (ICS). A 20-minute session is planned to introduce volunteers to the ICS, which is used in all CERT roles. Volunteers will be instructed to complete their ICS Training courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 30 days of joining.

The meeting will also identify potential leaders within the group. Those interested in roles such as Team Leader or Section Chief are encouraged to express their interest during the meeting. This is part of an effort to enhance the team's leadership and response effectiveness.

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