Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health, 67 Water St., Suite 105, Laconia, NH 03246, Tel: (603)528-2145
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Lakes Region Community
Emergency Response Team
LRCERT
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Particpants who have completed the Community Emergency Response Course may apply to become a member of the Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team (LR-CERT).Traffic Control after Tornado

The LR-CERT members assist and support local fire and police departments in the event of an emergency, regional flu clinics, emergency shelters, at events such as Timberman Ironman, and in regional emergency planning.

Monthly meetings provide additional training and drills to enhance both personal and team emergency preparedness. Such trainings may include:

  • Traffic Control
  • Shelter Management
  • Power Line Safety
  • Psychological First Aid
  • and many more
SAR Debriefing

There are currently six specialties that support first responders:

  • Traffic Control
  • Animal Shelter
  • Search and Rescue
  • Shelter Operations
  • Rehab Operations
  • Communications
Team members participate in advanced training to be able to better assist responders and community members in the event of an emergency.
POD Registration
In December 2008, the LR CERT team was awarded the prestigious Spirit of New Hampshire award for their work helping Alton, Deerfield and other communities deal with the aftermath of the tornado that devasted so many towns. The team is joined by Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Executive Councilor Ray Burton.
Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health, Inc., 67 Water Street, Suite 105, Laconia, NH 03246, Tel. 603.528.2145 Fax. 603.527.3790