925 Area Code now requires 10-Digit Dialing
Beginning October 24, 2021, you must dial 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local
calls.
2021 SHAKEOUT!
International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October (this year: October 21). While COVID-19 has brought many uncertainties and challenges, one thing’s for sure: ShakeOut is still happening this year!
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2021 Bike The Bridges
The MartinezCERT team volunteered at the sold-out 12th annual Bike the Bridges and BrewFest fund raiser.
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Successful 19th Annual MRC-MEF Run for Education
Successful event raises money for the Martinez Education Foundation thanks to strong efforts from participants, community, and sponsors.
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El Dorado County Animal Shelter Deployment
Saturday, August 21st, 5 CCCART members were deployed to the El Dorado County Animal Shelter in...
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Resources and Tips for Preparedness in NORCAL
Living in the Bay Area is a region of great beauty and diversity. It is also a region highly vulnerable to natural hazards like earthquakes, fires and extreme weather. It is up to each of us to plan, prepare and take steps to lessen the impact of disasters on our family and loved ones.
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September is National Preparedness Month
Getting ready is much simpler than you think. Doing some small things today can help make sure you, your family, pets and other important people in your life are safe and cared for when disaster strikes.
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The Importance of Being Prepared
Wildfires are sweeping across the Pacific Northwest. Having a plan is critical.
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Earthquake Hazard Risk Mitigation
Here are the slides for our EQHM (Earthquake Hazard Risk Mitigation at Home) presentation that we...
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Personal Emergency Preparedness
Here are the slides for our PEP (Personal Emergency Preparedness) presentation that we are...
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You Never Know When CERT Training Will Be Needed
A story of emergency response and basic first aid from our friend Rusty, an early Martinez CERT member who recently moved away. “What a Friday night! We were finishing up after dinner when a frantic ring at our door bell caused me to rush out. A lady from next door was yelling for help!”
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Crisis and Critical Incident Stress Management Follow-up
Our two-day Critical Incident Stress Management class was great. We learned a set of procedures that can help de-stress the first responders in emergency or disaster situations. As always, the first step is to observe and listen to what’s going on. This is called “developing situational awareness.” We hope to be using these tools and techniques with others in the future.
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Important Resources
Register with the CoCo County Community Warning System (English and Spanish)- Martinez CERT ICS Forms