Commentary: CERT program adds new layer to community safety

In an emergency, there are often more people in need of help than first responders can get to quickly. In times of no emergency, there’s often need for people to help support public events like festivals or community clean-up days.

That’s where CERT comes in.

Homewood is in the process of forming its first Community Emergency Response Team. The first group of volunteers (self included) completed the basic training class by participating in an emergency…