Join NYC CERT

April is National Volunteer Month and a great time to take the opportunity to help your neighborhood before, during, and after an emergency. The New York City Community Emergency Response Teams (NYC CERT) are groups of dedicated volunteers who help to prepare their neighbors and communities for different types of disasters, and are looking for new members to join! If you’re interested in becoming part of the NYC CERT program, visit NYC.gov/cert to sign up for training. The next training cycle begins in May. NYC CERT is a public program and training is available to all City residents, as well as those who work in New York City. To become a CERT member, you must: Be 18 years of age or older; live or work in New York City; and pass an NYC Emergency Management background check.