What is the Nassau County CERT Program?
A. The Nassau County CERT program follows the same guidelines as the state and federal government, but takes into account the vulnerabilities the County faces as well as local participating communities. Nassau County is prone to flooding, snowstorms and hurricanes among other natural and man-made incidents. Each community may its own localized emergencies and disasters. The CERT program is meant to help address how to plan for and respond to those emergencies and disasters. In addition, CERT is a way for communities to build resilience, foster affiliated volunteerism, assist neighbors and other communities, and strengthen communities.