CERT EVENTS
Looking Ahead to 2026…
January
Thursday, Jan. 15: AWR-331 Winter Weather Hazards Course, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 7478 Justice Drive
Thursday, Jan. 15: Mass Casualty Tabletop Exercise for CERT, 6 p.m., 7478 Justice Drive
February
Thursday, Feb. 19: Traffic Control Training, 6 p.m., 7478 Justice Drive
New Member’s Class in Mathews County, Date TBD
March
Thursday, March 26: Daffodil Festival Training, 6 p.m., 7478 Justice Drive
Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29: 40th Annual Daffodil Festival. More information is forthcoming
VIMS Marine Science Day
9:00am-3:30pm
8 volunteers are needed to assist in traffic and pedestrian control
Lunch will be included
3-hour time shifts
Event volunteer appreciation reception after the event from 3:30pm-5:30pm with free food, live music, etc.
Riverside Walter Reed Exercise
Volunteers are needed to act as victims
8 volunteers are needed
Mathews May Faire
Mathews CERT volunteers are needed for pedestrian and traffic control, with a possibility for volunteers to man a CERT booth.
You do not have to volunteer both days
Daffodil Festival
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6
3-hour time slots (time options are listed within the sign-up form)
There is a place for everyone. You will be trained on your role, prior to the festival. This is one of CERT's biggest opportunities to serve the community. It is also a great training event and a way to assist the community in a non-emergency.
Location: Gloucester Courthouse (meeting place TBD)
CERT New Members Class
2-day class
Saturday, February 22nd and Saturday, March 1st
Location: Gloucester County EOC
8:30am-4:00pm
Lunch provided
CERT Class/Training
Thursday, February 13th
Taking care of yourself before, during, and after a disaster is important. Join us for an evening of learning more about how to do so.
6:00pm-7:30pm
CERT Tabletop Exercise
Saturday, January 18th
8:00am-12:00pm
Location: Mathews
Scenario TBD
A Tabletop Exercise is a discussion-based session where participants discuss their roles and responses to a simulated emergency situation.
CERT Christmas Dinner
Please RSVP by calling (804) 693-1390, by emailing dem@gloucesterva.info or by clicking the link below
Family members are welcome but must be included in your RSVP
Fried chicken and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Location: Gloucester County EOC
CERT Assisting with Christmas Parade
Volunteer details will be sent by email
Location: Main Street, Gloucester
CERT Assisting with Suicide Prevention Walk
Volunteers will assist with pedestrian control
Volunteer details will be sent by email