| Members of the Chaplin/Hampton CERT | |
| Christopher Scott Komuves (Leader) | Peter Fiasconaro |
| Shirley Fiasconaro | John Lamb |
| Janice Lynn Benedict | Rusty Lanzit |
| Roger Benham | Tammie Meyers |
| Robert DeMaio | Jim Randall |
| Michele Doucette | Igor Espittia |
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for Chaplin and Hampton, CT, consists of a group of trained volunteers who are available, if activated, to provide a second tier response to a local emergency that would otherwise overwhelm the available professional responders (like police and fire). Examples of incidents that might cause an activation of the team are hurricanes, floods, chemical spills and terrorist attacks. If needed, the team would also setup and run a local Red Cross shelter. Because we are small towns that get along so well together, our team covers both Chaplin and Hampton.
Team members have all completed a 9-week FEMA course to be certified for CERT, which included training in first aid, triage, the Incident Command System, firefighting, light search and rescue, cribbing, dealing with chemical and other hazardous materials, and other general purpose emergency response skills. Most members of the team additionally have certifications in CPR, AED, Red Cross First Aid, and Red Cross Shelter Operations, as well as taken courses on the Incident Command System.
An information sheet with detailed information on membership requirements and policies for the team is available. We are looking for additional members. If you think you might have an interest in joining, please contact Chris Komuves.