Mahaska County CERT

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Mahaska County CERT Geographic Area: MAHASKA (County)
Point of Contact:
Josh Stevens - Emergency Manager
Jim Walker CERT Chief @ [email protected] CERT what does it stand for?

The purpose of this Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is to provide and support Mahaska County Emergency Management with the skills they need to respond to their immediate needs in the aftermath of a disaster or other occurrences when emergency services are not immediately available. The purpose of this organization is to organize and maintain the skill levels of CERT graduates. This is done by attending and supporting on going emergency response training and participating in CERT activities. To achieve a high level of preparedness, and to provide volunteer support to the Office of Emergency Management when a major disaster strikes, or when activated. Working together with Mahaska County EMA CERT’s can assist in saving lives, protecting property, and safeguarding the environment. Mahaska CERT as a 501c3 non profit organization. GOALS
Our goal is to help the Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency save lives, protect property, and safeguard the environment through coordination of an integrated emergency management system with all emergency response organizations, support services and volunteers. We will support the efforts of the Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency to train and give needed information to be prepared for emergencies both the public and private sectors. We will help Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency manage and coordinate efforts toward a rapid recovery from disasters with an effective disaster assistance program. Our team is committed to help the Mahaska County Emergency Management Agency to fulfill the effective actions to prevent some disasters and to reduce the impact of those over which we have no control. What is CERT
CERT is a program that helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. Community Emergency Response Team

Mahaska County CERT Needs Your SupportMahaska County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is currently seeking donat...
10/19/2026

Mahaska County CERT Needs Your Support

Mahaska County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is currently seeking donations to help with the maintenance, upkeep, and replacement of our equipment.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we operate entirely through the generosity of donations from our community. Your support helps ensure that our volunteers are prepared to assist residents during emergencies, disasters, and times of need.
If you would like to help us continue serving and supporting our community, please consider making a donation through Venmo. You can also send a check to: Mahaska County CERT @ 214 High Ave. East, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577.

Venmo:

Every donation, no matter the amount, makes a difference and helps us remain ready to respond when our community needs us most.

Thank you for your support of Mahaska County CERT and the volunteers who serve this community.

10/01/2026

Mahaska County CERT would like to give a warm welcome to our newest team members, Andrew & Erica Sytsma!

We are excited to have you both join the Mahaska County CERT family. Thank you for stepping up to serve your community and becoming part of a team dedicated to helping others when they need it most.

Welcome to the team, Andrew & Erica! We’re glad to have you with us!

📢 Community Class AnnouncementWe wanted to let everyone know that this will be our last community class of 2026. The las...
09/29/2026

📢 Community Class Announcement
We wanted to let everyone know that this will be our last community class of 2026. The last day to register for this class will be November 9th. We will be offering community classes again in 2027, so watch for upcoming dates and registration information.

A big thank you to everyone who has taken one of our classes this year! We appreciate your participation and your commitment to learning skills that can help make our community safer and better prepared.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Please note a new email to send a email to for this class.

🚨 NEW FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS STICKERS — FREE TO THE PUBLIC 🚨The Oskaloosa Police Department is now offering First Res...
09/24/2026

🚨 NEW FIRST RESPONDER AWARENESS STICKERS — FREE TO THE PUBLIC 🚨
The Oskaloosa Police Department is now offering First Responder Awareness Stickers at no cost to the public.
These stickers are designed to alert police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders that someone in a home or vehicle may have a disability, medical condition, or other circumstance that could affect how they communicate or respond during an emergency.
For vehicles, we recommend placing the sticker on the driver’s-side rear of the vehicle. For homes, we recommend placing it near the doorbell or on a storm door, where first responders are likely to see it as they approach.
We currently have stickers for Autism Spectrum Disorder and diabetes, along with customizable stickers that can identify another disability, condition, or important information.
The goal is simple: give first responders useful information before they need it. In an emergency, that additional information may help responders better understand what they are encountering and adjust their approach accordingly.
A special THANK YOU to Jennifer Braaksma-Norgaila for funding this project and to MUSCO for designing and donating our first batch of stickers. Their generosity helped turn an idea into a resource that can make a real difference in our community.
👉 If you or someone in your household could benefit from one or two, stop by the Oskaloosa Police Department and pick one up for FREE.
Serving • Protecting • Together

Want to make a difference in your community?If you would like to be part of a larger team dedicated to helping others in...
09/19/2026

Want to make a difference in your community?

If you would like to be part of a larger team dedicated to helping others in times of need—and supporting your community when help is needed—Mahaska County CERT is a great way to get involved!

Whether it’s responding during an emergency, helping a family in need, or simply lending a hand in the community, your time and skills can make a difference.

Help us celebrate 40 years of service from CERT programs across the nation! For 40 years, CERT volunteers have stepped up to help their neighbors and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

Interested in becoming part of the team?
👉 Visit: https://mahaskaready.com/cert-volunteer

Fill out the volunteer form, and someone from Mahaska County CERT will contact you with more information.

Come be part of something bigger. Come help your community. Help us carry the torch for the next 40 years.

Join CERT!

09/13/2026

Please note a new email to send a email to for this class.

Here are some pictures from one of our team members of the memorial service today on the square
09/11/2026

Here are some pictures from one of our team members of the memorial service today on the square

Address

214 High Avenue East, IA , Get Directions
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

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+16412950612

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