Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization with a mission to support local CERT programs, build public awareness about emergency preparedness, and promote the community's capacity to respond to natural disasters and man-made emergencies. CERV supports local CERT programs and community preparedness through networking, grant writing, workshops, collaborating with local organizations, co-sponsoring community events and operating a countywide emergency readiness campaign for the most vulnerable populations.