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This bill appropriates $3 million in recurring funds to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Division of Emergency Management for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically to expand and promote the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. CERT is a federal emergency preparedness initiative that trains volunteers to assist their communities during disasters when professional first responders may be overwhelmed. The bill requires the Division to use a portion of the funds to either establish a new program or enhance existing programs that collaborate with local community organizations, with the goal of conducting training sessions and developing outreach strategies to increase community participation in emergency response training. The funding and program expansion will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a structured approach to improving local emergency preparedness and community resilience.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S305