Teen CERT

Mission:

• Prepare youth with resilience by teaching emergency preparedness skills and knowledge that will empower them to help their community. 
• Bolster the volunteer force of Floyd County Emergency Management with skilled workers who have been trained in safety and emergency assistance. 
• Supplement public safety recruiting in Rome and Floyd County by providing youth with access, knowledge and skills required for emergency support functions. 

Program participants will:

• Build confidence, discipline, teamwork and social skills
• Gain first-hand knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and challenges of public safety
• Receive valuable classroom instruction and hands-on training
• Discover if there is a career for you in public safety 

Requirements:

• Must be 14 years old
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA
• No criminal history
• No excessive discipline from school

Meetings are scheduled in advance and distributed to participants and parents. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and held at Floyd County Emergency Management, located at 407 East 12th Street, Rome, GA 30162.