Proudly Serving the Citizens of Beaufort County, South Carolina

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Proudly serving the residents and visitors of Beaufort County, South Carolina

For emergencies, call 9-1-1

Registration opens for CERT Basic Training Program

The Beaufort County CERT logo features the word CERT in large green letters against a blue sky. Silhouetted below are buildings, palm trees, a boat, and a lighthouse. Two fighter jets are flying above the word CERT.

Registration is open for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Program.

This program provides training to Beaufort County residents to enhance their self-sufficiency in the event of a disaster. Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors. CERT classes are offered free of charge and are held at various times throughout the year.

Spring 2026 classes will be held at the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center, located at 2001 Duke Street in Beaufort.

  • Tuesday, March 17 | 5:30-7:30 PM
  • Thursday, March 19 | 5:30-7:30 PM
  • Monday, March 23 | 5:30-7:30 PM
  • Wednesday, March 25 | 5:30-7:30 PM
  • Saturday, March 28 | 9 AM – Until the end of the exercise

Registration is required due to limited seating. To register, please visit: https://certapplication.paperform.co

For more information about the course, please email [email protected] OR call 843-255-4007. You can also learn more by visiting the Sheriff’s Office website www.bcso.net; click on the “Resources” tab.