FHF participated in the Vietnamese Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, training community volunteers in emergency preparedness. The team was equipped to assist during natural disasters and continued to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CERT program trained community volunteers with essential emergency response skills. Participants completed a comprehensive 7-session training program covering Disaster Preparedness, Small Fire Suppression, Medical Operations I and II, Light Search and Rescue, Psychology and Team Organization, and a Course Review with Disaster Simulation.
These trained volunteers were equipped to assist first responders during natural disasters and other emergencies, strengthening the overall resilience of the Vietnamese American community in San Jose.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the CERT team adapted their skills to assist during the public health emergency. The team provided outreach and support to the community, leveraging their training in emergency response to help coordinate relief efforts.
The CERT program demonstrated the importance of community preparedness and the value of having trained volunteers ready to respond when disaster strikes.
While this program has concluded, your donation helps FHF continue serving our community through other vital programs.