NC S305

Summary of Senate Bill 305: Community Emergency Response Training

• Appropriates $3,000,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Funds designated to expand and promote the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and training statewide
• Requires the Division to establish a new program or expand existing programs to partner with local community organizations for training sessions
• Mandates development of outreach strategies to encourage community participation in emergency response training programs
• Effective date: July 1, 2025