Celebrate Wallingford 2026
Celebrate Wallingford gave our team an incredible opportunity to meet and connect with so many wonderful members of our community. Our booth stayed busy…
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Wallingford Community Emergency Response Team
Neighbors helping neighbors.
Wallingford CERT volunteers train all year so they can support first responders, care for displaced residents and keep the town connected when emergencies hit.
Join the winter classCERT Basic Training starts February 3Information session December 2. Classes run February 3 to graduation on March 10. Apply now.Be preparedIs your go-bag by the door?Water, medications, a phone charger and copies of key documents.
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What we do
Six ways we help Wallingford
Emergency sheltering
When two fires struck in one night, CERT supported crews at both scenes and then sheltered displaced residents.
Emergency communications
Amateur radio operators who keep information moving when phones fail.
Support for town emergency services
Logistics, rehab and scene support for fire, police and EMS crews.
Community health preparedness
Working with Wallingford’s public health team on points of distribution, wellness events and health exercises.
Community disaster preparedness
Helping households get ready before disaster strikes: family plans, go-kits, home fire safety and checking on neighbors.
Community events and outreach
First aid and information booths at community days across town, from Celebrate Wallingford to Family Day.
News and recent events
Stories from the field
Oct 4, 2026
Aug 8, 2026Coalition for a Better Wallingford Community Family Day
Out supporting another Community Event today at Little Zion Church. Bravo team for braving the heat with our CERT mascot keeping a watchful eye!
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Jul 18, 2026Community Wellness Fair
Our team out in force supporting the Community Wellness Fair and Ribbon Cutting for the new Fitness Area. Bravo to the Wallingford Health Department…
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Jun 30, 2026Point of Distribution Exercise
Our team is deployed today supporting Region 2 Point of Distribution Exercise with the Wallingford Public Health Preparedness Staff. Getting prepared for what we…
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Jun 20, 2026Wallingford 250 Celebration Parade
Wallingford CERT team participating in the 250 Celebration Parade
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Jun 26, 2025Two Major Fires in One Night: CERT Supports Crews and Shelters Residents
Two major fires struck Wallingford in one evening. CERT members, joined by colleagues from North Haven CERT, supported firefighters at both scenes and then…
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Be the neighbor who shows up.
No emergency experience needed. We train you, equip you and put you on a team.
- 1ApplyA short application tells us about you.
- 2TrainCERT Basic Training: eight units and a final exam.
- 3RespondEvents, exercises and real emergencies, with your team.
CERT Basic TrainingDisaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, and more
Town of Wallingford Emergency Management
Wallingford Health Department
Wallingford Amateur Radio Group