Hanover CERT

Hanover CERT The official page of the Hanover County Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is made up of volunteers of all ages, occupations, and locations throughout Hanover County. CERT teaches people how to take care of themselves, their family, and their community until Fire-EMS can arrive. For more information contact us at: [email protected]

The concept of CERT was born in the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. They realiz

ed that, during major disasters such as earthquakes, first responders would not be able to meet the demands for fire and medical services. People would have to be self reliant to help meet their immediate life saving and life sustaining needs. Among the subjects taught during the basic CERT class are:
• fire suppression
• light search & rescue and cribbing
• triage and basic first aid techniques
• basic preparedness
• incident command structure

We have assisted with multiple COVID pandemic events (vaccination centers, food and hot spot distributions for Hanover Schools), the Virginia Operations Plan Exercise (VOPEX) 2014 – a simulated radiological emergency at the North Anna Nuclear Power Station, the Robert Wood Jr. search, the Louisa earthquake, water/ice distribution, and public service events. Our members have gone on to take more advanced courses and certifications such as damage assessment, Red Cross Shelter Operations, NOAA SkyWarn, compass/map reading, disaster psychology, hazmat, and electrical safety.

The blood drive was a success; 30 units are on the way to helping others in need. We will be having another drive in the...
09/05/2026

The blood drive was a success; 30 units are on the way to helping others in need. We will be having another drive in the future, follow this page for updates. Thanks to all who gave their time and themselves.

Join us at the second annual First Responder Appreciation Day at Gethsemane Church on 9-12-26!
09/04/2026

Join us at the second annual First Responder Appreciation Day at Gethsemane Church on 9-12-26!

Last evening, the Hanover CERT had its regular membership meeting, and it was very well attended. Lt. Dan Gordan of Hano...
09/04/2026

Last evening, the Hanover CERT had its regular membership meeting, and it was very well attended. Lt. Dan Gordan of Hanover Fire/EMS presented a program on how Hanover provides blood to citizens in times of extreme need. Did you know select Hanover EMS vehicles have whole blood resources, available to administer in their vehicles at incidents? They do and they are trained and ready to support. It was very interesting. Thank you, Dan.

We also had elections for Unit Leader, Communications Director, and Training Director. Don Ward, Matt Phillips, and Daniel Simpson were elected to those respective offices. Thanks to them for stepping up.

The Hanover CERT Directors are:

Don Ward - Unit Leader
Lisa Davis - Operations Director
Linda Lippa - Treasurer
Dana Cosby - Administrator
Daniel Simpson - Training Director
Matt Phillips - Communications Director

Thanks to everyone who came last evening to learn, support, and participate in CERT.

Congratulations officer Johnson! Job well done!Learning CPR is a valuable skill. We offer hands-only CPR training if yo...
09/03/2026

Congratulations officer Johnson! Job well done!

Learning CPR is a valuable skill. We offer hands-only CPR training if your group is interested. Just send an email to [email protected]

The first night of our CERT Basic class is done. Class participants heard from Hanover Fire/EMS leadership professionals...
09/02/2026

The first night of our CERT Basic class is done. Class participants heard from Hanover Fire/EMS leadership professionals and CERT Leaders introducing them to CERT. The initial section on Team Building was participatory and a fun activity. Have you ever tried making a paper chain with only one hand and as a member of a team? These folks have, and they did great. Next comes online training and in-person activities, each one helping to teach preparedness. Fun learning for everyone...

Just a reminder that your grocery shopping can help fund our non-profit organization.Simply sign up for the Kroger rewar...
08/31/2026

Just a reminder that your grocery shopping can help fund our non-profit organization.
Simply sign up for the Kroger rewards and select Hanover CERT as the beneficiary of the funds.
Thank you!

Learn more about how you can help raise funds for community schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations. Our community rewards program makes it easy. Learn more about Kroger Community Rewards.

Event 1 of 2 today - the Ashland half marathon/5K raceCERT assisting with runner safety along the course. Always enjoy a...
08/29/2026

Event 1 of 2 today - the Ashland half marathon/5K race
CERT assisting with runner safety along the course.
Always enjoy a train/runner action photo!

The date is getting close, and there are openings still available to sign up and donate. Please consider this. There is ...
08/22/2026

The date is getting close, and there are openings still available to sign up and donate. Please consider this. There is a severe blood shortage currently. You have a chance to save a life, so if you are able, please sign up.

Click here to sign up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results...

At the NNKO event at Green Top. Come learn how to do hands only CPR! it's easy!
08/01/2026

At the NNKO event at Green Top.
Come learn how to do hands only CPR! it's easy!

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P. O. Box 6531
Ashland, VA
23005

Telephone

+18046906229

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