Dearborn Volunteer Emergency Response Team Receives Statewide Honor
The Dearborn CERT team was named the 2012 Team of the Year by the State of Michigan in December.
Dearborn's Community Emergency Response Team was recognized Thursday at Dearborn City Hall for their continued contribution to the city—efforts which earned them title of 2012 CERT Citizen Corps Team of the Year. The team has collectively donated more than 24,000 hours of time to serving at city events, as well as in emergency situations, since forming in 2005. The team of 400 is comprised of both Dearborn residents and non-residents, many of whom also assist with classes and starting up other CERT teams; mentoring new members; and assistance with events and emergencies in other cities and states. One team member, according to Dearborn Emergency Management Coordinator Bradley Smith, now has a job with FEMA and has assisting with Hurricane …
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