Warren County CERT

Here are some pictures from our recent CERT training. 16 students attended our session on the last Saturday in February, and the First Saturday in March of 2025.

[8:16 PM] New Tornado Warning. Take cover if in the polygon.

Interested in becoming a National Weather Service trained weather spotter? The next in person class opportunity is coming up March 8 in Dayton, Ohio.

See link below for NWS training opportunities.

2025 Spotter Training Schedule FORECASTS Hourly Weather Graph Graphical Forecast Area Forecast Graphics Area Forecast Discussion River Forecasts and Obs

VISIT https://www.wcohcert.org/ to learn more and sign up for Training.

WARREN COUNTY CERT Prepares Individuals to Help their Family, Neighbors and Community.

Training Classes start Feb 22 2025

Classes are a combination of practical learning and actual application such as suppressing fires, treating injuries, carrying the wounded, etc. Learners will apply these skills in a final mock disaster drill.

CERT training is a combination of:

1. 12-hour online course. Don’t panic! You can take it at your convenience, stop when you want, pick it up where you left off.

2. 16 hours of practical training, practicing the skills presented in the on-line training including a Mock Disaster Drill.

a. 8 hours - Feb. 22, 2025

b. 8 hours – March 1, 2025

VISIT https://www.wcohcert.org/ to learn more and sign up for training.

Warren County Ohio CERT is a FEMA recognized Emergency Response Organization.

We serve under the jurisdiction of the Warren County Emergency Management Agency.

We are a 100% volunteer organization trained for emergency response and ready to train others.

Our training, established by FEMA, includes: emergency management practices, small fire suppression, mass casualty triage, life sustaining first aid, light search and rescue, damage assessment, etc.

As Major emergencies seem to be increasing, we need to increase the number of Trained Responders.

You, as a prepared responder in the community, can reduce the number of victims and bring aid faster to others.

Update at 12:13 PM - The Winter Storm Watch has been resolved down to a Winter Weather Advisory.

(1/9/25) - The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Friday (1/10/25) at 11:00 AM until Saturday (1/11/25) at 7:00 AM.

Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

[1/7/25 at 5:21 AM] - Warren County is no longer under a snow level emergency.

As you head out, please take caution as blowing snow and icy patches are possible, especially on secondary roads.

Online training and hands-on classes attendees will learn how to assist their family, neighbors and community after a major disaster, when professional responders are often not immediately available.

Students will learn basic disaster response skills including:

•Disaster Medical Operations/First Aid
•Hazard and Situational Awareness
•Light Search and Rescue
•Small Fire Suppression
•Disaster Psychology
•Terrorism and CERT

Classes are a combination of practical learning and actual application such as suppressing fires, treating injuries, carrying the wounded, etc. Learners will apply these skills in a final mock disaster drill.

On October 5, along with Butler County EMA, Ohio, assembled together to practice skills in Mass Casualty Triage and Search & Rescue. This took place at Armco Park where we conducted introductions and a drill pre-briefing.

Two teams were assembled with a leader, an amateur radio operator, and assigned a designated search area. A command center was created where the teams could report what they found and request additional aid. All simulated victims were located and received . Post drill debriefings provided valuable insights for future drills

Warren County and Butler County are planning more events in the near future.

In late July there was a tornado near the Village of Blanchester, Ohio. assisted in the removal and disposal of debris as part of the ongoing recovery process. Members assisted the American Regulators in clearing away wreckage of a barn, along with various other storm damage remains.

Warren County CERT volunteers were on hand throughout the weekend through a combination of hand work and heavy equipment. Both American Regulators and CERT are non-profit organizations dedicated to serving the community in need.