In keeping with CERT’s mission to prepare individuals, neighbors and the community for disasters, CERT volunteers will help residents, free of charge, to maintain a working smoke detector.

2 CERT volunteers will schedule with a resident to change the batteries in the smoke detectors.

Smoke detector battery change highlights:

  • 65 years of age or older
  • handicapped or physically unable to climb ladder
  • Resident must be 18 years of age and have legal access to home
  • Resident must be present and sign waiver
  • Smoke detector height cannot exceed 12 feet
  • Service is free of charge however donations support CERT mission

Dates for March: Thursday, March 12 or Saturday, March 14 mornings

To Schedule:
Email mesquitecert@gmail.com
Or call Belinda at 630-738-0694
Or register on the following Mesquite City Website
http://www.mesquitenv.gov/city-government/departments/fire-rescue/safety-programs/smoke-detectors