New Lenox CERT

This a very informative class and well worth the time. It is well presented by Carl Cicero and is good for ages. I have attended this class quite a few times and I still learn something new each time.

UPCOMING EVENT!

OPERATION LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness

Whether you're a driver, pedestrian, or parent, this program provides essential rail safety information for all ages! Trains are bigger, faster, and quieter than you think - learn how to stay safe around tracks, crossings, and rail property.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 7:00–8:30 PM
New Lenox Village Hall, Community Room

FREE to attend. Registration required.

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On Saturday, June 6, 2026, twenty-seven members of New Lenox CERT volunteered at the first concert of the summer, "Brothers Osborne". New Lenox CERT helped provide a safe environment for the concert goers. The "Brothers Osborne" came on stage at 9:00pm and played until 10:15pm. The weather was perfect for the concert and the rain and storms stayed away. Our CERT members did a great job and kept everyone safe. After a short de-brief, we were done by 11:00pm. Thank you to New Lenox CERT for another great event!

On Saturday, May 2nd, New Lenox CERT held the final exercise for Basic CERT Class #22. Fifteen Evaluators and moulage team members gathered at 7:30am to set up the scenario and to apply moulage to eight Lincoln Way AFJROTC students. They were our actors for the exercise.
The nine members of Class #22 arrived at 8:30am and waited for their briefing. At 9:00am the exercise started and went until 10:30am.
After stowing all the gear back in the trailer, everyone went into the classroom and held a debriefing with the evaluators, actors, and students. We then broke for lunch from 11:30 to noon.
At noon, Bill Byerley, New Lenox Emergency Services Director gave Class #22 the IEMA oath and swore them in. Mayor Tim Baldermann joined us for his 22nd graduation and thanked all the volunteers present and CERT as a whole. He told the new CERT members what CERT means to the Village and welcomed them to the team. At that time, the new members were presented with their CERT ID's, Certificate of Completion and a CERT backpack containing basic emergency supplies.
Welcome to New Lenox CERT Class #22!!