The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates citizens regarding disaster preparedness relative to hazards that could impact our area and provides basic disaster response skills training. These skills include fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

C.E.R.T. Program

CERT Basic Training Kick-Off: July 25, 2026

In-Person (45 Oak Street, Lewiston)

CERT Basic Training: August 1, 2026

8:00am - 11:00am

In-Person (45 Oak Street, Lewiston)

8:00am - 2:00pm (lunch provided)

CERT Basic Training: Aug. 8 or Aug. 29, 2026

CERT Basic Training: September 13, 2026

8:00am - 2:00pm (lunch provided)

8:00am - 2:00pm (lunch provided)

In-Person (45 Oak Street, Lewiston)

In-Person (45 Oak Street, Lewiston)

Summer 2026 Training Schedule

Interested in joining the Androscoggin County CERT Program?
Email us at ema@androscoggincountymaine.gov to let us know!

***NOTE: The summer training course is full and currently underway.***
But don't worry! We will be holding a Fall 2026 Basic Training class - date TBD.
Let us know if you want to be part of the Fall 2026 training by emailing us at: ema@androscoggincountymaine.gov