CCCERT Membership Application
6/28/2016 REV 3.0
Carter County CERT
(Community Emergency Response Team)
Hold Harmless Agreement
Printed Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone #: ____________________________________ Cell #: ______________________________________
I, the individual named above, hereby request permission to participate in the Carter County Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program and am 18 years of age, or older. I understand that response and
training will involve physical participation, which includes a potential risk of personal injury and/or personal
property damage. I make this request with full knowledge of these risks. Further, I have read and understand
the Program outline that describes the training and associated activities (a complete description is available at
www.citizenscorps.gov/cert/
).
I agree to indemnify and hold Carter County, the Carter County CERT, Carter County Emergency Management,
and each of their officers, governing bodies, agents, employees, personnel, and volunteers, harmless from any
and all claims, actions, or suits for any injury or loss that I may suffer, or which may arise, as a result of my
participation in the above mentioned Program. I understand that personal safety is the foundation of the Carter
County CERT and agree to follow the code of conduct, rules, and policies established by Carter County
Emergency Management, the Carter County CERT, CERT leadership and instructors, and to exercise
reasonable care while participating in the CERT Program.
I understand that I can be administratively removed from the Program at any time. Additionally, I authorize the
use of my image, photographed in connection with my participation in the Program, without prior approval or
compensation. I understand that my submission of this application, whether mailed, or sent electronically via
email, or faxed, will have the same force and effect as an original. Further, I understand that a background
check will be required for all applicants, and my acceptance into the Program is subject to clearance of the
background check.
I authorize Carter County Emergency Management to require a background check, including a check of
criminal records, and other information regarding me, that may be of a confidential nature. I understand that the
background check results do not have to be disclosed to me. By executing this release, I certify that I have read
this release in its entirety, understand all of its terms, and have had any questions regarding the release
satisfactorily answered. I sign this release freely and voluntarily.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________________________________