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About the Community Emergency Response Network
CERN's mission is to spearhead the development
of a community-wide disaster response plan to
ensure optimum preparedness in the event of a
terrorist attack or major natural emergency.
This unique community readiness program was
initiated after the events of September 11, as
a partnership between the Horizon Foundation,
the County government, and key community
agencies in Howard County. The effort supports
government disaster planning through
coordination of the emergency plans and
resources of participating members. CERN
functions include planning, a high level of
inter-agency coordination, the development of
tabletop exercises, disaster plan review,
shelter planning and communications
enhancement.
Click here to review CERN's strategic plan.
Click here to review CERN's strategic plan.