Community Emergency Response Team - CERT

Current CERT info and LAFD needs

A History of CERT

What is CERT?

New => CERT manuals (both participant and instructor) were just released by FEMA.
CERT-LA has converted them to PDF files. They are available at www.cert-la.com/manuals

Over the past several years, many residents of the City of Los Angeles have participated in the CERT program, run by the LA Fire Department. The volunteer training prepares community members to take an active role helping the LAFD, and their neighbors, in the event of an emergency.

The idea is that during a major earthquake or other disaster neighbors should be ready to help neighbors, and should be prepared ahead of time to interact with LAFD and other City Departments, like LAPD.

This is a program for all of us, young and old, and from every walk of life.

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There's a terrific local community website that's devoted to the CERT program, CERT-LA.com. It was created and is maintained by CERT graduates and volunteers who work closely with the LA City Fire Department Disaster Preparedness Unit. Their goal is to provide information, a forum for discussion, and a point of contact between Community Emergency Response Teams and CERT members everywhere.

The website lists many related events that are being held out in the neighborhoods, along with a lot of useful information, newsletters, articles and ideas how we all can become involved.

The Public Safety Information section lists items from the following agencies:

	American Red Cross
	Federal Emergency Management Agency
	Emergency Survival Program
	U.S. Department of Homeland Security
	California Office of Emergency Services
	Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
	United States Fire Administration
	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
	Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
	Los Angeles Fire Department
	National Crime Prevention Council
	Los Angeles Department on Disability
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
	U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The information provided is available for educational use.

BASIC CERT TRAINING

If you haven't taken the CERT training yet, or if you know someone who wants to, or if you just want to review a class, check the CERT Basic Training Schedule where you'll find trainings schedules.

In addition you'll find information about CERT ADVANCED CERT LEVEL training on the site, and a page with Frequently Asked Questions.

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You can email CERT-LA directly for more information:

Linda Underwood
CERT-LA@usa.net

Or visit the website at:

http://www.CERT-LA.com

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