FAQ – Do I Need to Purchase Special Equipment?

Each CERT member, who wishes to operate in the field, must provide a minimum amount of equipment.  This equipment must be properly maintained and readily available for response to a situation.  Members must bring equipment to the staging area.

 CERT Equipment List

REQUIRED:

• CERT vest
• CERT ID
• CERT Helmet w/chin strap
• Goggles
• Dust masks (N95 rated)
• Work gloves
• Latex gloves
• Flashlight(s) (w/batteries)
• Glow sticks
• Lumber crayons or marker
• Utility knife
• EMT shears/scissors
• Whistle

 SUPPLEMENTS:

• CERT Field Operations Guide
• Poncho
• Carabineers
• First aid supplies
•  Hat (sun protection)
• Multi-tool
• Duct tape
• Gas/water wrench
• Paper w/pen-pencil
• Bottled water
• Food (energy bars)