North Carolina S871 allocates $3 million to the Department of Public Safety for the Community Emergency Response Team program.

North Carolina S871 provides $3 million in recurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, to expand and promote the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and training. The Division will use these funds to establish or expand a program that collaborates with local community organizations to conduct training sessions and develop outreach strategies to encourage community participation in these training programs. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

North Carolina S871 allocates $3 million to the Department of Public Safety for the Community Emergency Response Team program.

North Carolina S871 provides $3 million in recurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, to expand and promote the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and training. The Division will use these funds to establish or expand a program that collaborates with local community organizations to conduct training sessions and develop outreach strategies to encourage community participation in these training programs. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.