Leadership & Community
Build a Prepared Community
Learn how families, neighbors, businesses, and organizations can work together before and during emergencies.
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Lesson 1 of 4
Skills, Needs, and Resources
9 min · Know who has a chainsaw and who needs oxygen.
Build a voluntary roster of medical professionals, tradespeople, ham operators, and equipment owners.
Identify vulnerable neighbors: power-dependent medical needs, limited mobility, and people living alone.
Put it into practice
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Training Videos
Hand-picked videos from trusted public safety organizations that support this course.
Community Emergency Response Teams in Action
Source: FEMA
CERT Training: Fire Safety
Source: FEMA
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Final Assessment
Score 80% or higher to pass and earn your certificate. Finish every lesson first for the best result.
1. What is the first step in organizing a neighborhood team?
2. Which four functions should a block team cover?
3. How should a volunteer team relate to official responders?
4. What should follow every community drill?