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.
"The National CERT Association (NCA) will help emergency managers harness the power of volunteers before, during and after disasters. NCA will increase the awareness of CERT capabilities through communication, cooperation, and education. FEMA looks forward to partnering with the NCA to help build a culture of preparedness throughout the nation.
Director,
– Dr. Natalie Enclade, Former Director
FEMA ICPD
University of California Santa Barbara CERT Class 61
People standing in front of a fire engine as part of the CERT graduation
Dear National CERT Association Members,
It is with great honor and excitement that I write to you as the Interim Chair of NCA. As I step into this role, I am filled with enthusiasm for the incredible work we have ahead of us and the bright future we will shape together.
First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the outgoing President, Suu-Va Tai, whose leadership and vision have been instrumental in advancing our mission. His dedication has laid a solid foundation upon which we will continue to build.
Our association is at the heart of a community committed to preparedness, response, recovery, and education. As we navigate a world of constant change, it is more important than ever to strengthen the bonds between our members, ensure that our collective voice is heard, and continue pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together.
Over the coming year, I look forward to collaborating with each of you to:
• Prepare a five-year plan for the NCA: where we want to go and how we will get there. This will include re-working our mission statement and bylaws.
• Host a National Conference each year.
• Foster a more inclusive and engaged environment, where every member has the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• Grow our reach and impact through innovative initiatives and partnerships, making CERT a household word.
As we move forward, your involvement will be essential. Whether you are a long-time member or new to our community, your ideas, expertise, and passion are what make this association so strong. I encourage you to get involved, stay engaged, and reach out to share your thoughts with me and the Leadership Team. We will be introducing an application process for those who wish to be involved at the Leadership level very soon.
Together, we will continue to create positive change, shape the future, and ensure that the NCA remains a vibrant, inclusive, and influential force for years to come.
Thank you for the trust you have placed in me, and I am eager to embark on this journey with all of you.
Warm regards,
Samantha Royster
Interim Chair, National CERT Association
samantha@nationalcert.org
https://www.nationalcert.org/
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National CERT Association Partnerships
The NCA has partnered with Merit https://www.merits.com/ to use their technology platform, free to use, to track NCA membership and activity.
Merit has been a support of CERT for several years now, offering their platform as a free tool for all CERT programs. Merit has sponsored the 2018 National CERT Conference in Florida as well as the two state conferences in both Florida and California in 2019. Merit will once again be the title sponsor for the 2024 National CERT Conference in Washington DC.
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