NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Prepare for a Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, selected because one of our worst national disasters happened on September 11, 2001. This year’s Preparedness Campaign is to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families, and their communities safe. The resources and information we will share with you during National Preparedness Month can be used by anyone at any time to get prepared for whatever may come their way. The Preparedness Campaign aims to ensure all of our friends and neighbors have the tools they need to prepare for disasters and build resilience before disaster strikes.
The Campaign theme for 2024 is “Start a Conversation.” Talking about bad things that could happen like a disaster or emergency isn’t always easy. We may think we’re protecting the people we love by avoiding these conversations, but they are important to start taking steps to get ready and stay safe. Starting a conversation today can help you, your family, neighbors, and co-workers to take actions to prepare.
Over the next several weeks, we will provide you with information about the 5 steps to prepare for disasters:
(1) Get Notifications and Alerts – Sign up with your local Reverse 911 System.
(2) Make a Plan – How you would evacuate and where family members would meet up.
(3) Assemble a Go Bag – The most important things such as documents, medications, etc.
(4) Make a Stay Box – For when you cannot leave your home.
(5) Help Others – Be ready to help others and let others know if you need assistance.
We will also introduce you to some of our Partners in Public Safety - FEMA, American Red Cross, San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services, and PG&E. They offer additional resources for disaster preparedness.
About Us
What is CERT?
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
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. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach
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. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
When a disaster strikes, emergency resources will be stretched to the limit. By training community members to prepare for emergency situations, we can relieve some of the burden placed on our first responders during a crisis. Through baisc first aid, crowd and traffic control, and light search and rescue, CERT is an important component to
When a disaster strikes, emergency resources will be stretched to the limit. By training community members to prepare for emergency situations, we can relieve some of the burden placed on our first responders during a crisis. Through baisc first aid, crowd and traffic control, and light search and rescue, CERT is an important component to ensuring public safety.
Remember to always ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your immediate area first.
Our Mission
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
To prepare members of our community to assist in the event of an emergency, and provide a mechanism for volunteers to help when they are needed.
Our Partners
