RESOLVE TO BE READY IN 2024!
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According to NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, in 2023, there have been 25 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with an approximate death toll of 382 and monetary loss exceeding $1 billion each to affect United States. For a global perspective, U.S. News and World Report reports one U.S. disaster (Hawaii fires) made the top ten deadliest global natural disasters for this year. The global monetary costs are expected to eclipse $100 billion. Axios
One local risk we are all aware of is earthquakes. CERT wants to kick start your resolve to be ready in 2024 with a fun Saturday matinee.
FREE Movie Matinee
Free screening of the action-packed adventure: San Andreas. Can The Rock save his daughter from the dangers caused by a 9.0 earthquake?? Does he follow safe rescue protocols? Seats are limited – send your seat reservation request to martinez.cert@gmail.com. No host beverages and snacks.
BE RESILIENT. GET PREPARED.
The time to prepare is before an emergency strikes. What we do now will determine our survival after a major disaster – are you prepared to survive and recover quickly?What are you waiting for? Download our 12 month preparedness guide here, or the guide for January here.
Join Martinez Area CERT for Free Spring Basic Training.
Disasters can strike at any time and being prepared for these, and other unexpected events is critical to saving lives. Each of us has a responsibility to understand the risk natural and man-made disasters pose to our families and communities, and to recognize we each have a role in preparing for these events. Our Basic Training Program covers disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area and trains in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The course offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization.
Classes begin March 6, 2024. Sign up now to secure your space at martinez.cert@gmail.com, sign up here. A complete Spring 2024 class schedule is here.
GET ALERTS
SMART 911
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Martinez Alerts. This system enables The City of Martinez to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, police activity, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You may specify your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY WARNING SYSYEM
The Contra Costa County Community Warning System (CWS) is one of the nation’s most modern and effective all-hazard public warning systems. CWS is an all-hazards system designed to alert the community of an emergency through multiple communication tools. CWS is generally not used for traffic alerts. Sign up to receive important alerts from CWS here.
KNOW YOUR ZONE
Be prepared for wildfires that may affect your home. Know when to act and what action to take. These notices are issued for a Zone with an evacuation status. Find out your home’s zone at CWS Know Your Zone . Zone Aware is now called genasys. Learn more here.
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
California EOS provides alerts and messaging with critical information. Don’t let earthquakes catch you off guard! Seconds of advance warning can provide opportunity to take life-saving actions. Register for California Earthquake Early Warning. Wireless Emergency Services (WEA) is a nation-wide system providing lifesaving information for the State of California sent by state and local public officials. Register for these free services at Cal OES Alerts .
Visit our Resources page for more!