USF CERT

USF CERT CERT volunteers are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects.

USF's Community Emergency Response Team is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting, training, and providing education on emergency preparedness within the University of South Florida and its surrounding communities. The USF Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster respo

nse skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help. USF CERT may be activated during disasters to support Hillsborough County agencies in multiple roles, including volunteer management, evacuation support and management, damage assessment, resource distribution, and any other duties as needed.




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🚨 What do these colors mean? 🚨In disasters and mass casualty incidents, triage saves lives. Those colored tags and tapes...
03/30/2026

🚨 What do these colors mean? 🚨

In disasters and mass casualty incidents, triage saves lives. Those colored tags and tapes help responders quickly identify who needs care first when every second counts.

Join USF CERT for our April Monthly Disaster Medicine Training and learn how triage works in real emergency situations. You’ll get hands-on experience with the systems responders use to assess, prioritize, and manage patients during large-scale incidents.

🗓 Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 MDL 1038A – USF Tampa

Whether you’re interested in emergency response, healthcare, public health, or just want to build lifesaving skills, this training is a great way to get involved.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and join us! 🚑

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🩸 Stop the Bleed Training Recap 🩸This month, USF CERT and USF SCOPE hosted a Stop the Bleed training, where participants...
03/13/2026

🩸 Stop the Bleed Training Recap 🩸

This month, USF CERT and USF SCOPE hosted a Stop the Bleed training, where participants learned simple, hands-on skills to control severe bleeding and help save a life.

With severe bleeding becoming life-threatening in as little as 3–5 minutes, knowing how to respond before first responders arrive can make all the difference. During the session, attendees practiced lifesaving techniques like applying pressure, packing wounds, and using tourniquets.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and took the time to learn how to be the help before help arrives. Your willingness to step up and learn these skills helps make our community stronger and more prepared.

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🚨 What do these colors mean? 🚨In disasters and mass casualty incidents, triage saves lives. Those colored tags and tapes...
03/11/2026

🚨 What do these colors mean? 🚨

In disasters and mass casualty incidents, triage saves lives. Those colored tags and tapes help responders quickly identify who needs care first when every second counts.

Join USF CERT for our March Monthly Disaster Medicine Training and learn how triage works in real emergency situations. You’ll get hands-on experience with the systems responders use to assess, prioritize, and manage patients during large-scale incidents.

🗓 Wednesday, March 25th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 MDL 1038A – USF Tampa

Whether you’re interested in emergency response, healthcare, public health, or just want to build lifesaving skills, this training is a great way to get involved.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and join us! 🚑

GoBulls

🩸 Bleeding can’t wait. You can act.Did you know severe bleeding can become life-threatening in as little as 3–5 minutes ...
02/27/2026

🩸 Bleeding can’t wait. You can act.

Did you know severe bleeding can become life-threatening in as little as 3–5 minutes — while the average first responder arrival time is 7–10 minutes?

That’s why knowing what to do matters.

Join USF CERT & USF SCOPE for Stop the Bleed Training and learn simple, hands-on skills to control severe bleeding and help save a life.

🗓 Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 MDL 1030

You don’t have to be a medical professional to make a difference. You just have to be prepared.

Sign up today & be the help before help arrives: https://forms.office.com/r/1YAXE0mMuP

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🚑 February Disaster Medicine Training Recap 🚑This month, USF CERT members trained in light trauma & hemorrhage control, ...
02/19/2026

🚑 February Disaster Medicine Training Recap 🚑

This month, USF CERT members trained in light trauma & hemorrhage control, practicing backboard support and splinting techniques.

Hands-on skills. Real-world application. Stronger responders. 💪

Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn and train — we’re building confidence one session at a time.

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🚑 Last month’s training was a success — and we’re just getting started.If you enjoyed January’s session (or missed it 👀)...
02/13/2026

🚑 Last month’s training was a success — and we’re just getting started.

If you enjoyed January’s session (or missed it 👀), don’t miss February’s Disaster Medicine Training with USF CERT!

This month we’re focusing on:
🧠 Light trauma & hemorrhage control
🩺 Backboard support
🦴 Splinting techniques

These are real, hands-on skills that make a real difference in emergencies.

📅 February 18th, 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 MDL 1038A
🍪 Refreshments & snacks provided!

Come build your skills, connect with the team, and continue growing as a responder. 💚

🔗 RSVP here: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/dahrsc/rsvp_boot?id=1996677

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🚑 CERT Basic Recap 🚑Another successful CERT Basic in the books — and we’re officially welcoming 63 new members to the te...
02/13/2026

🚑 CERT Basic Recap 🚑

Another successful CERT Basic in the books — and we’re officially welcoming 63 new members to the team!

From disaster preparedness and fire safety to light search & rescue and medical operations, this group put in the work and showed up ready to serve. 💪

We’re so proud of our newest CERT members and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in our community.

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🚨 COLD WEATHER SHELTER ACTIVATION – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🚨USF CERT has received a volunteer request from Hillsborough Count...
01/30/2026

🚨 COLD WEATHER SHELTER ACTIVATION – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 🚨

USF CERT has received a volunteer request from Hillsborough County as cold weather shelters activate due to dangerously low overnight temperatures. Multiple nights are active or on stand-by, and help is urgently needed.

❄️ ACTIVE & STAND-BY SHELTERS

🔴 ACTIVE – Friday Night (1/30/26)
• Harnish Center:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61861690-harnish

• Magnolia:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61861592-magnolia

⚠️ URGENT NEED: Magnolia monitors at 10 PM, 1 AM, & 4 AM

🟠 ACTIVE – Saturday Night (1/31–2/1)
• Harnish Center:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61861757-harnish

• Portico:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61861642-portico

🟠 ACTIVE – Sunday Night (2/1–2/2)
• Harnish Center:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61861760-harnish

• Portico:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61861665-portico

🟡 STAND-BY – Monday Night (2/2–2/3)
• Harnish Center:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61889123-harnish

• Portico:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61875764-portico

🟡 STAND-BY – Tuesday Night (2/3–2/4)
• Harnish Center:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61889142-harnish

• Portico:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094AAEA72DA6F49-61875772-portico

🏠 ADDITIONAL SHELTER NEEDING VOLUNTEERS
Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries
📍 2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant City, FL 33566

🔗 Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8AC22A7FAC07-61976982-cold

🙋 VOLUNTEER ROLES INCLUDE:
• Guest check-in and hospitality
• Monitoring shelter areas overnight
• Meal prep and serving
• Setting up sleeping areas
• Morning cleanup and reset

Even one shift helps keep our community safe during extreme cold.

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

🚑 Monthly Operations Training 🚑Join USF CERT for our February training session!🧠 Learn light trauma & hemorrhage control...
01/28/2026

🚑 Monthly Operations Training 🚑

Join USF CERT for our February training session!
🧠 Learn light trauma & hemorrhage control, including backboard support and splinting.

📅 February 18th, 2026
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 MDL 1038A
🍪 Refreshments & snacks provided!

🔗 RSVP here: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/dahrsc/rsvp_boot?id=1996677

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Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service. 💚CERT members spent MLK Day volunteering, giving back to the community, and ...
01/23/2026

Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through service. 💚
CERT members spent MLK Day volunteering, giving back to the community, and making a positive impact—because service is how we lead.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and put in the work!

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📡 2026 Winter Field Day 📡Join us for a hands-on weekend of radio communications, teamwork, and emergency preparedness!🗓 ...
01/20/2026

📡 2026 Winter Field Day 📡
Join us for a hands-on weekend of radio communications, teamwork, and emergency preparedness!

🗓 January 24–25
📍 PSOC | 9450 Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL

Whether you’re licensed or brand new, there’s a role for you—radio operations, message logging, equipment setup, and possible PIO opportunities. No FCC license? No problem! You can operate with a licensed operator right beside you.

📻 Want to practice first? A radio class will be held January 21 to help you get comfortable using radios and setting up a station.

📩 Interested? Contact Myesha Johnson with your availability at [email protected]

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