Wilton CERT is activated by the Town's Emergency Management Director and works in direct coordination with Wilton Police and Fire Departments.
How We Respond
Structure Fires
CERT establishes perimeter detours, manages pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and supports scene management so firefighters can focus on suppression.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Setting up safe detour routes, directing traffic around accident scenes, and providing first aid presence until EMS takes over.
Storm & Road Closures
Responding to downed trees and wires, blocking unsafe roads, and helping Wilton residents navigate safely during and after severe storms.
Search & Rescue
Assisting Wilton PD and FD with organized searches for missing individuals across large areas of terrain.
Emergency Shelter
Setting up and staffing the Town's emergency shelter for residents displaced by disasters or hazardous conditions.
EOC Support
Members serve in Wilton's Emergency Operations Center during extended incidents, assisting with planning and resident communications.
Beyond Wilton
Wilton CERT may also be called upon by Region 1 Emergency Management to provide Mutual Aid to neighboring towns during major incidents. Our Everbridge call-out system allows us to rapidly mobilize volunteers for same-day or next-morning responses.
Recent examples include our deployment to Waterbury, CT for bottled water distribution during a major water main break that left 60% of the city without water.
How It Works
Call Received
EMD or Wilton PD/FD contacts CERT leadership with an activation request.
Everbridge Alert
All available CERT members receive an instant notification via the Everbridge system.
Team Assembles
Volunteers confirm availability and report to the staging location.
Deployment
CERT deploys under a Deployment Commander, coordinates with incident command.