About the Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team

Community Emergency Preparedness

The Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team (HICERT) participates in a nationally supported, locally implemented FEMA initiative that prepares volunteers to address disasters and hazards affecting their communities.

Since 2013, HICERT has developed foundational response capabilities, including disaster medical operations, fire safety, light search and rescue, radio operations, and other critical areas. When HICERT volunteers handle these responsibilities, first responders can dedicate their attention to more complex, essential, and critical tasks.

HICERT has served the Island community with distinction in the aftermath of hurricanes and tropical storms. The team also provides first aid stations and radio operations for community events and other activities.

The Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team is a certified 501(c) organization and welcomes all volunteers!