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1. How can I get involved in Emergency Management?

CERT members receive training provided by the Cohasset Emergency Management (CEM) office. The training will cover topics such as emergency first aid procedures and Incident Management protocol. To get involved please contact CERT Manager, Rich Hynes.

2. What is CERT?

CERT stands for, Community Emergency Response Team. It is a volunteer organization of trained citizens who can assist in emergency response during disasters.

3. Is the School Department included in Emergency Management planning?

Yes, 1 School Committee Member, the School Department Business Manager and the Middle-High School Vice Principal, all are members of the Emergency Preparedness Committee. Our Emergency Plan relies heavily on the School Department's facilities and assets. The Schools Safety and Crisis Plan in certain cases rely on the resources of various Town departments, agencies, and emergency management planning.

4. What is the National Response Plan and How can I get a copy of it?

The National Response Plan establishes a comprehensive all-hazard approach to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents. The plan incorporates best practices and procedures from incident management disciplines - homeland security, emergency management, law enforcement, firefighting, public works, public health, responder and recovery worker health and safety, emergency medical services, and the private sector - and integrates them into a unified structure. A copy can be found and downloaded from the FEMA website.

5. Where is the designated evacuation location for incidents that require such action?

The local large scale evacuation location is:
Deer Hill Elementary School
208 Sohier Street
Cohasset, MA 02025

Smaller shelters may also be designated as required.