Meet the CERT of Waterlefe
(Community Emergency Response Team)


 

CURRENT VOLUNTEER ROSTER

CERT CO-CHAIRS:
Jeff Brand at 703-989-0852
Tom Kalousek at 815-988-1000

 
 

Manatee County Disaster Planning Guide

Printed copies are available at:
- River Club (during operating hours)
- 9807 Discovery Terrace (anytime)
- 609 Foggy Morn Lane (anytime)

HURRICANE SEASON IS JUNE-NOVEMBER

Stay in-the-know when the season begins or disaster strikes! Watch the website (Member Central, Breaking News, Lefe Life Monthly Newsletter, Eblasts, Flyers, and more!)

Manatee County Disaster Planning Website     Elder Adult Disaster Planning Guide

 

Safety How To Videos

Prepare Your Boat 

 
 

Prepare Your Home















 

 
OUR GOAL: MOST GOOD FOR MOST PEOPLE

CERT Volunteers within the community assist in Waterlefe emergencies whenever 911 services are not immediately available.
CERT may be activated whenever natural and manmade disasters occur, such as hurricanes, explosions, fires and related catastrophes.

WHO IS CERT?

Your Waterlefe neighbor volunteers
Trained by Manatee County to assist our community in the event of a disaster…hurricane, flood, etc

 

WHAT DOES CERT DO? (DURING DISASTERS ONLY)

Help residents until 911 emergency responders can get to Waterlefe
Perform light rescue work of residents
Provide first aid as needed

CERT DOES NOT DO:

Substitute for any 911 emergency services
Provide high level emergency medical care