Resources
Be ready.
Trusted guides and live sources for preparing your household and staying informed in Latah County.
Latah County official
Emergency alerts and plans come from Latah County Disaster Services. Register for alerts, because only people who sign up get them.
Prepare your household
Start here. Every household should have a plan, a kit, and a way to be reached.
Make a Plan (opens in new tab)
Family communication and evacuation planning.
Build a Kit (opens in new tab)
Water, food, medications, and supplies for at least 3 days.
Get Involved (opens in new tab)
Volunteer and community preparedness programs.
American Red Cross: Get Prepared (opens in new tab)
Checklists and the Emergency app.
Hazards in our area
The Palouse sees wildfire smoke, winter storms, flooding, and wind. Know what to do for each.
Live conditions
Official sources for what is happening right now.
About CERT
CERT is a national FEMA-backed program that trains everyday people to help their neighbors when professionals are stretched thin.
FEMA: Community Emergency Response Team (opens in new tab)
The national CERT program: what it is and how local teams work.
Ready.gov: CERT (opens in new tab)
What CERT is and how it works.
30-second CERT overview (video) (opens in new tab)
A short clip you can share with friends and neighbors.
Teen CERT (opens in new tab)
Programs that bring CERT training to teens and schools.
Free online training
Whether you are already in CERT or want to learn more before joining, these FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses are free and open to anyone.
For CERT leaders
Materials for volunteers who help run a team or want to start a CERT program.
Emergency Management Institute courses (opens in new tab)
CERT Train-the-Trainer and Program Manager courses.
CERT Liability Guide (PDF) (opens in new tab)
Liability and risk management for programs, volunteers, and sponsors. General information only.
Workplace CERT starter guide (PDF) (opens in new tab)
Setting up a CERT program at a workplace.
Campus CERT starter guide (PDF) (opens in new tab)
Setting up a CERT program on a college campus.