Hill County CERT

Hill County CERT Training includes basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Hill County, Texas Community Emergency Response Team (Hill County CERT)

If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about how you can help, please message us here or email [email protected]. The Hill County, Texas Community Emergency Response Team (Hill County CERT) is a volunteer organization which operates under the command of the Hill County Office of Emergency Management. Hill

County CERT provides training to neighborhood and community-based volunteers, enabling them to help themselves, their neighbors, and their community when disaster strikes. After completing basic CERT training, local residents have the option of joining our response team which focuses providing resources that professional responders can rely on during emergency and disaster situations, allowing them to turn their attention to more complex tasks. Advanced training is provided areas of service such as severe storm spotting, event crowd control, and fire scene rehabilitation. Hill County CERT members may also assist others in their neighborhood following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. Response team members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about how can you help, please email [email protected].

A big thank you goes out to the Hill County CERT members who deployed to Waco on Wednesday and Thursday of this week at ...
06/20/2026

A big thank you goes out to the Hill County CERT members who deployed to Waco on Wednesday and Thursday of this week at the request of the Waco-McLennan County OEM to assist with damage assessment documentation.

The request from our neighboring county to the south came as a result of the significant flooding that occurred in the Waco area earlier this week.

06/12/2026

6/11/26 - Attention Livestock and Animal Owners:

Have you heard of the New World Screwworm? Do you know the signs to look for? Do you know what to do if you suspect an issue? Please visit screwworm.gov so you can be educated on how everyone can be a part of the solution.

Early detection and prevention are critical. While Hill County has no known or suspected cases, we are actively monitoring the situation and participating in daily calls with the State of Texas and Federal Partners.

Tia Marie Seibel, a founding member of Hill County CERT, and her husband, Graeme, received the news that every military ...
06/02/2026

Tia Marie Seibel, a founding member of Hill County CERT, and her husband, Graeme, received the news that every military parent fears: their son, Devin, lost his life in service to our country on Sunday in Iraq. Tia, our entire team, indeed our entire community, honors Devin and the ultimate sacrifice he has made for our country. We will be here for you - that is we do for each other, and in the meantime, we lift you and your family up in prayer. God bless you.

A big Hill County CERT thank you goes out to Whitney Volunteer Fire Department & Mt Calm Volunteer Fire & Rescue for inv...
05/31/2026

A big Hill County CERT thank you goes out to Whitney Volunteer Fire Department & Mt Calm Volunteer Fire & Rescue for inviting our team to train with them, Peoria Volunteer Fire Dept., and Steele Creek Acres VFD on a Wildland Search & Rescue training exercise this weekend at Texas Parks and Wildlife Whitney State Park. 21 CERT members accumulated a collective 145 training hours while learning alongside our volunteer fire department friends.

Hill County CERT is made possible by the support of Hill County officials including County Judge Shane Brassell, Hill County SO, Texas Sheriff Hunter Barnes, and Hill County Emergency Management coordinator Lt. Chris Jackson.

Great day in Hill County!!!
05/16/2026

Great day in Hill County!!!

This team spent many days away from their families training on everything from search and rescue to emergency shelter su...
05/15/2026

This team spent many days away from their families training on everything from search and rescue to emergency shelter support, and now they stand ready to support their neighbors and Hill County communities.

We appreciate the ongoing support of Hill County SO, Texas & Hill County Emergency Management as well as the local businesses and supporters who have also helped make this team possible.

Join us for Hill County Community Wide Clean-up this Saturday. We will be present and assisting at the Hill County Fai...
05/13/2026

Join us for Hill County Community Wide Clean-up this Saturday. We will be present and assisting at the Hill County Fairgrounds location in Hillsboro. Come see us!

05/09/2026

Do you have plans for Mother's Day? Might keep an eye on the weather, possible Severe Thunderstorms tomorrow!

The US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas in Fort Worth has included Hill County in the "Greatest Severe Threat" risk area. There will be a chance for severe storms with large hail and damaging winds. Locally heavy rain will also be a threat, with a few spots potentially receiving up to 2-3".

As always, stay weather aware and have a plan in place. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive Emergency Weather Alerts

Members of Hill County CERT were recently asked by the Hillsboro Evening Lions Club to provide parking and safety suppor...
05/06/2026

Members of Hill County CERT were recently asked by the Hillsboro Evening Lions Club to provide parking and safety support at a Father & Daughter dance at the Hill County Exhibits Building. It was a great evening for everyone involved.

The newest class of Hill County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) was joined by many tenured CERT members today ...
05/03/2026

The newest class of Hill County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) was joined by many tenured CERT members today to complete an American Red Cross Disaster Shelter simulation before their graduation. Teamwork, comradery, dedication, and preparedness were all on display.

Hill County CERT extends its appreciation to the American Red Cross team, Hill County Emergency Management, Hill County SO, Texas, all of our neighbors, families, and friends, along with the local businesses and organizations who continue to support our mission.

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218 N. Waco Street
Hillsboro, TX
76645

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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