C.E.R.T. Information Board The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced. For more information on CERT, contact Cris Fredrickson at cfredrickson@blairco.org. Contact BLAIR COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES911 & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 615 4th St.Altoona, PA 16602 Phone: 814-940-5900 Fax: 814-940-5907 Emergency: Dial 911 Non-Emergency814-940-5910 After-Hours 814-940-5910