Martinez CERT Fall Basic Training 2021
by Martinez CERT | Apr 4, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
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.
Read MoreLunch & Learn: Radios Can Save Lives
by Martinez CERT | Apr 1, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
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 MoreLunch & Learn: Fire Safety
by Martinez CERT | Mar 24, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
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.
Read MoreMartinez Senior Center Book Exchange
by Lynette Brogan | Mar 22, 2021 | Events, Resources | 0 |
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 MoreLunch & Learn: Bleeding Management
by Martinez CERT | Mar 20, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
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.
Read MoreSecure Your Space – March 20, 2021
by Martinez CERT | Mar 19, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
Here are the slides for our Secure Your Space class this month. We are holding this class on Zoom...
Read MoreMartinez CERT supporting COVID Vaccination Effort
by Martinez CERT | Mar 18, 2021 | Events, Training | 0 |
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.
Read MoreLunch & Learn: Respiration, Perfusion, and Mental Status
by Martinez CERT | Mar 10, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
CERT volunteers are trained to conduct a quick triage (sorting) of people who may be injured in a mass-casualty incident. These three things will help us recognize when someone needs immediate medical care.
Read MoreLunch & Learn: Drop, Cover, and Hold On
by Martinez CERT | Mar 10, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
Personal safety for all during an earthquake.
Read MoreLunch & Learn: Defensible Space
by Martinez CERT | Mar 10, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
Fire season returns every year. We live in a high fire danger area, so extra steps are required to help with your safety. This talk in our weekly Lunch & Learn series will explain how to protect your home with a defensible space around it. We’re only as safe as our neighborhoods.
Read MoreLunch & Learn: Utility Safety
by Martinez CERT | Feb 25, 2021 | Events, Resources, Training | 0 |
If a big disaster like an earthquake strikes, should we shut off our own utilities? Why would we...
Read MoreFire Extinguisher Safety Video
by Martinez CERT | Feb 18, 2021 | Firewise, Resources, Training | 0 |
Alameda County Fire offers this illustrative video on using fire extinguishers.
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Listos California links
Earthquake resources: 7 Step Guide and After Earthquake Guide
Contra Costa Emergency Radio: Martinez residents listen to KQED 88.3 FM.
Safety Tips for Wildfire + COVID-19 (6 page PDF) in English, Chinese, Filipino, Hmong, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Disaster Ready Guide and en Español (PDF)
Earthquake!
Firewise Links
Martinez hillside emergency evacuation routes (map)
What is Defensible Space? CCCFPD offers a great self-assessment survey.
We're a Firewise community! Read about our journey and our updates.
A printable reporting form for weed abatement concerns and violations.
Contra Costa County maps viewer for finding property reference numbers.
CERT Resources
- CERT Training Manual (in English or in Spanish)
- Other CERT Training Materials
- Martinez CERT ICS Forms
- Register with the CoCo County Community Warning System (English and Spanish)
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