Martinez CERT Fall Basic Training 2021
Martinez CERT is excited to resume our in-person Fall Training classes. Instructors and Attendees will be practicing social distancing, and personal mask use is required. We are offering a series of six Tuesday evening classes, or a Weekend Marathon Class.
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Your Safety Depends on Your Neighbors – Be Their Inspiration
The season for wildfires is already upon us. Strong winds can make nearby neighborhoods as vulnerable as houses in a fire zone. We’re getting ready to help with weed abatement this year. With your help, we can make Martinez better prepared for the upcoming fire season.
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Be prepared to be heard
Nearly everyone has a cell phone. In a disaster emergency your cell phone may play an important role in keeping you informed and connected to your family or loved ones. Here are a few tips to get you prepared and keep you communicating.
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Martinez CERT at Farmer’s Market in downtown Martinez
CERT team at the Sunday Farmer’s Market in downtown Martinez. People can stop by our preparedness tent for free information each Second Sunday now through October. See you there!
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PEP – April 17, 2021
Here are the slides for our PERSONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS class. We are holding this class on...
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Lunch & Learn: Shelter in Place
Learn how to create a safe place to protect yourself and your family.
Read More Lunch & Learn: Radios Can Save Lives
When disaster hits will your cell phone be charged and working? Cell towers may be damaged and inoperable. So, what’s the alternative? A handheld radio. Learn about using FRS or GMRS radios for communications during a disaster. It may save your life and your family.
Read More Lunch & Learn: Fire Safety
Learn which type of fire extinguisher is right for your household needs in the kitchen or the garage, when to use a fire extinguisher (judging the size of the fire) and how to safely use a fire extinguisher on small fires following the PASS (Point, Aim Squeeze and Sweep) method to stop a fire before it gets to big.
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Martinez Senior Center Book Exchange
This is a wonderful weekly event that the Martinez community really enjoys and appreciates. Seniors have access to a range of children’s puzzles and videos, perfect for sharing with grandchildren.
Read More Lunch & Learn: Bleeding Management
This video covers three different kinds of bleed, from capillary (like a scraped knee) to venous (a darker flow) and arterial (bright red, spurting), and how to treat each kind.
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Secure Your Space – March 20, 2021
Here are the slides for our Secure Your Space class this month. We are holding this class on Zoom...
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Martinez CERT supporting COVID Vaccination Effort
Members of Martinez Area CERT are supporting the countywide effort to get COVID vaccine shots into the arms of residents. The West Contra Costa distribution site, located at the Valley Bible Church in Hercules, has been operating for weeks. As of March 9, 2021, more than 6,000 Contra Costa residents have been vaccinated at the drive-thru clinic.
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