National CERT Week
Join the National CERT Association (NCA) as we celebrate National CERT Week! A week-long event, National CERT Week highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of all CERT programs across the country. This year's theme, "Carrying the Torch 40 Years & Beyond" celebrates the 40th anniversary of the CERT program while shining a bright light on the future.
Each year, the National CERT Association will provide a downloadable toolkit that provides ideas that CERT programs can use to help raise awareness of CERT and the important work that they do in your community.
National CERT Week will be held annually on the third week of September, in conjunction with National Preparedness Month. In 2026, National CERT Week will be held September 20 - 26.
This year’s toolkit includes:
- Sample Press Release
- Proclamation Request Process
- Sample Proclamation Template
- Daily Content and Activity Calendar
- 2026 National CERT Week Logo
Coming Soon! In addition to the free National CERT Week toolkit, NCA Members get access to exclusive National CERT Week content, which includes activities. Login to the website and access the Resource Library via the Member's Area to view and download materials.
Questions about National CERT Week? Contact us.