Storm Camp

Are you ready?

Picture1There are many natural or man-made potential threats and hazards to Montgomery County including the usual severe storms, floods or extreme heat and the unusual earthquake or chemical spill.

Storm Camp is a free half-day interactive educational event for adults and children designed to help you answer the question above with a resounding yes, no matter the threat. Storm Camp will show you how to:

  • build a Home Disaster Kit
  • safely operate a fire extinguisher
  • respond to common life-threatening medical emergencies
  • organize your neighborhood and workplace to be ready
  • prepare your home and loved ones for emergencies large and small

Kids 4-10 will enjoy a special program of fun and learning that will turn ordinary youngsters into “Ready Pirates” equipped with age-appropriate emergency skills.

About Storm Camp

Storm Camp was developed by the Montgomery County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is part of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services’ Division of Volunteer Services, and is taught by FEMA certified instructors that include active and retired EMT’s and Firefighters.

Frequently Asked Questions about Storm Camp


Who can participate? What does it cost?

Storm Camp is open to all. There is no cost to the participant other than the participant’s commitment and desire to learn.


When is your next class?

MC CERT offers Storm Camp on a semi-regular basis, depending on community interest. All classes open to friends and family of CERT members and the general public are listed on our Event and Training Calendar.


How do I sign up?

MC CERT uses Eventbrite for class registrations. Simply click on the “register” link on the event page to sign up. You can find a list of all available training classes on the Event and Training Calendar.


Can I hire you to teach a class? How do I sponsor a Storm Camp?

To learn more about bringing Storm Camp to your community or sponsoring a session, please email the CERT Program Manger, Greg St. James.

Our Next Storm Camp:

Storm Camp is a free, half day interactive educational event for adults and children * (*ages 4-10) designed to help your family prepare for the many natural or man-made potential threats and hazards in Montgomery County. These hazards include severe storms, floods, extreme heat and the unusual earthquake or chemical spill.

Please check back to this space on the dates for the next Storm Camp!