National CERT Association

Community Emergency Response Team


Vision

Resilience for all Communities



Mission

To promote resiliency through preparedness, response, and recovery by
incorporating best practices and sharing resources to empower trained
volunteers in our communities.

Dear National CERT Association Members,
As summer comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together in 2025:

  • National CERT Conference: Nearly 300 participants joined us in Indiana, representing 37 states, four tribal nations, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Australia, and Chile. The event featured three days of pre-conference training, three full days of main sessions, and more than 35 presenters who generously traveled at their own expense to share their expertise. We also hosted a meeting of 24 State CERT Coordinators, both in person and virtually.
  • National CERT Week: We’re excited to bring back National CERT Week, taking place September 14–20 during National Preparedness Month. You’ll find tools on our site to help promote activities in your community—and we encourage you to share your successes on social media!
  • Looking Ahead to 2026: Mark your calendars for our next National CERT Conference, August 24–29, 2026, in Irvine, California. Just like this year, we’ll kick off with three days of pre-conference training followed by three full days of conference programming.
  • Leadership Updates: We’re proud to announce a new leadership structure, including three regional representatives dedicated to supporting State CERT Coordinators.
  • Quarterly Webinars: Beginning soon, we’ll host quarterly membership webinars to highlight top trainings and takeaways from the conference.

These milestones reflect the National CERT Association’s commitment to strengthening community resilience through preparedness, education, and the sharing of best practices. The NCA Leadership Team is dedicated to supporting you and your programs now and well into the
future.
Thank you for being the incredible community you are. We’re proud to stand beside you and look forward to continuing to serve and support you and your CERT program.

With gratitude,
Samantha Royster
Chair, National CERT Association
samantha@nationalcert.org

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National CERT Association Partnerships


ProPac USA sells a lot of preparedness equipment and supplies and a huge assortment of CERT and MRC items. ProPac https://propacusa.com/ has agreed to give all CERT programs and MRC programs a 5% discount on all CERT products and MRC products. In addition, ProPac will give a quarterly donation to the NCA equal to 5% of the CERT and MRC items sold when you mention NCA.

QuickSeries partners with the NCA to provide CERT program managers and volunteers with essential training and instructions through certified print and mobile products, including the NCA endorsed CERT Field Operations Guide and CERT Companion Guide, supporting community preparedness and resilience. With over 30 years of experience, QuickSeries is a trusted leader in delivering content that helps communities stay safe and organized during any disaster.