North Lincoln County CERT

Community Emergency Response Team volunteers learn practical skills to prepare themselves, help their families and neighbors, and support their community during emergencies and disasters. 

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, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

North Lincoln County CERT is sponsored by North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1.

In Lincoln County, leaders from each CERT chapter participate in the Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council, which was authorized by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to help coordinate CERT response throughout the county.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office assists CERT chapters with volunteer applications, background checks, training records, and volunteer assignments.

North Lincoln County CERT, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving North Lincoln County, Oregon. We support local CERT training, preparedness education, community outreach, volunteer activities, and the resources needed to help our community become more prepared.

EIN: 20-4980344

North Lincoln County CERT serves the communities of North Lincoln County, Oregon, with meetings based in Lincoln City. Our training and preparedness work is grounded in the hazards and everyday disruptions we actually face on the Oregon Coast, from earthquakes and tsunamis to winter storms, power outages, wildfire, and other emergencies. 

The easiest way to learn about North Lincoln County CERT is to join us at a meeting. Our monthly meetings are open to the community and include training, local preparedness information, guest speakers, demonstrations, and team updates. 

Want to learn more about North Lincoln County CERT, our programs, partnerships, or community work? We’re happy to point you in the right direction.