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 Welcome to the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Citizen Corps Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) web site. CERT is a training program designed to promote emergency preparedness in neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and organizations. CERT members are prepared to assist friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors during emergency disasters. Please browse the CERT website to learn more about becoming a CERT volunteer.
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(9/3/2008) |
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Due to Hurricane Gustav, and our sheltering efforts, CERT Training originally scheduled for September 8th and ICS 300 & 400 classes originally scheduled for September 2-5, 2008, have been cancelled until further notice. Check back for rescheduled dates and times. Thank you. Click here to read more... |
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(7/30/2008) |
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Do you know what to do if a tornado is approaching your home? Are you interested in learning how local emergency response agencies work together in local disasters? The Caddo Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be offering a free twenty hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course at the Bossier Emergency Operations Center (B-EOC) starting July 28, 2008 and running for three additional Monday nights from 6:00 P.M. to 8:45 P.M.. Click here to read more... |
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(12/27/2007) |
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The first CERT Training classes of 2008 have been scheduled. The CERT Training Program is designed to give our responders the skills necessary to respond to any disaster. Click here to read more... |
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(5/14/2007) |
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The 18th annual Tornado Safety Poster Contest was held during APRIL for all 5th graders throughout the two-parish area by the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. The event is part of OHSEP’s “Severe Weather Awareness Program.” Over 100 public, private and parochial schools were invited to participate. Click here to read more... |
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(3/25/2007) |
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Have you ever wondered how and why public safety agencies respond in the way they do during emergencies? Now you have a chance to find out while participating in a class that will give you hands-on emergency preparedness training. Click here to read more... |
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(8/21/2006) |
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(7/31/2006) |
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(7/21/2006) |
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If available, emergency services personnel are the best trained and equipped to handle emergencies, and you should use them. However, following a catastrophic disaster, you and the community may be on your own for a period of time because of the size of the area affected, lost communications, and impassable roads. Click here to read more... |
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(6/21/2006) |
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Liz Swaine, Executive Assistant to Shreveport Mayor Keith Hightower, will be honored Thursday, June 22 at 10:30am at the Caddo-Bossier Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP), 1511 Doctor's Drive, Bossier City, for her efforts in assisting this North Louisiana community during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Swaine was named as a winner of the “2006 Dedication Award” presented by the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association at their annual awards banquet earlier this month. On Thursday, Caddo Bossier Homeland Security Director Sandy Davis will be presenting her with the award plaque. Click here to read more... |
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