Doylestown Borough Forming CERT Team, Info Session Scheduled

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Doylestown Borough is launching a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and its inviting residents and community members to learn more and consider joining the team.

A CERT Team information session will be held on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Doylestown Borough Hall.

Participants will learn what the new Doylestown Borough CERT program is and how to get involved, winter weather emergency preparedness, and how they can better prepare themselves, their family, and the community for an emergency.

CERT is a nationally recognized program that trains volunteers in basic emergency preparedness, disaster response, first aid, communication, and community support skills.

During a major emergency, professional first responders may be overwhelmed or delayed by the scope of the incident. According to the borough, CERT members help bridge the gap by providing assistance, sharing information, supporting neighbors, and helping the community remain safe and informed until full emergency services can be mobilized.

In addition to supporting the community during emergencies, the Doylestown Borough CERT will play an important role in public education and preparedness. Team members will help promote emergency readiness by participating in community programs, distributing preparedness information, assisting with training events, and helping residents develop plans for responding to severe weather, utility disruptions, public health emergencies, and other unexpected events.

The Borough is seeking residents who are interested in serving their neighbors and making a positive difference in Doylestown. No previous emergency response experience is required — only a willingness to learn, work as part of a team, and contribute to the safety and well-being of our community.

Whether you are a student, working professional, retiree, or simply someone who wants to become more prepared and involved, CERT offers an opportunity to gain valuable skills while serving the community.

"We encourage interested residents to consider joining the Doylestown Borough CERT and becoming part of a dedicated team committed to helping our community prepare for whatever challenges the future may bring," the borough said.

The program is open to anyone who lives, works, or cares about people living in the Doylestown area. For more information, click here or email dbcert@doylestownborough.net