Coastside Disaster Preparedness

SURVEY for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on the Coastside

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Survey. Have you thought about what kind of disasters might happen and what you will do when one does…today…tomorrow…next week?
If you live on the California coast between Devil’s Slide Tunnel and Tunitas Creek Road, you’re on the right site for information.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. This training will help you care for your family, your neighbors and your community in the case of an emergency.

Whether you’re already a CERT or want to become one,

please fill out this short survey to let us know you’re interested.

Here are some dates to note:

Saturday September 1st and Saturday October 6th 

(Same class, choose one date, times to be announced): A CERT introductory class that covers only the first module of CERT training (the full CERT training is 24 hours) plus an overview of how to use FRS radios (aka walkie-talkies) in an emergency. Held at the HMB Firehouse. Dates for the rest of the CERT training (7 other modules) will be announced at the class.

October 27th: Coastside Disaster Exercise: 7.3 – The Coast is Flat.

7.3 Earthquake. EOC (emergency operations center) is down, no fiber (no cell, no landlines, no internet). Using FRS and HAM radios, we will work to find the communication holes in a mass casualty emergency on the Coastside. More information in upcoming weeks.

To participate in either of these events, contact CERTBranch1and2@gmail.com.

Get an FRS Radio

To help with communication during an emergency, we are standardizing the use of FRS radios (aka walkie-talkies) for all CERT members. We recommend you purchase the Midland GTX1000 package that includes two radios, chargers and headsets, etc. The Amazon price is $65 (for two) but you can also find them at Costco or Walmart.

Thank you for your interest.
Jim Williams
CERT Coordinator for Branches 1 and 2
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