Martinez Area CERT
Are you ready for an emergency?
The CERT program offers valuable insight into the first few critical hours following an emergency and how individuals can become empowered to better prepare to sustain themselves, their families, and their committees. Martinez Area CERT members can provide critical support to first responders, give immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. Our team also assist with non-emergency projects and are often called upon by the Martinez Police Department to help with community events and actions.
Our free Basic Training Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
The free instructor-led course consists of 25 hours of instruction on topics such as Personal and Family Preparedness, Earthquake Preparation, Team Organization, Medical Operations and Triage, Damage Assessment, Fire Suppression, Utility Control, and Light Search & Rescue. To practice, assess, and improve emergency response and on-the-ground operations we conclude with two drills. These exercises were developed according to national guidance and principles outlined by the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. We also offer a supplemental exercise to practice field-work radio skills.
Free Fall Basic Training Classes start August 28, 2024.
The Basic Training session is 8 classes: August 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16. Classes are held Wednesday evenings, 6pm-9:30pm, at the Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez.
Basic Training concludes with three Saturday exercises to practice new skills. These exercises will be held at the City Hall Complex, 525 Henrietta St. Martinez. Both current and former students are welcome. Dates to be announced.
- Basic Radio Skills
Train how to properly operate FRS/GMRS radios for use in a drill or disaster response. - CERT Basic Training Practical Review 8AM – 12PM
This is an optional exercise for CERT graduates to practice new skills! - CERT Disaster Drill Exercise 8AM – 1PM
This is a drill exercise for Disaster Service Worker (DSW) candidates.
We also offer continuing education classes so members can keep those learned skills sharp.
With the goal providing useful information and guidance for the entire community, we offer Summer Mini Classes held at the Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez.
Our summer program line-up for 2024
Wildfire Preparedness
Saturday, June 29 9am – 11am
Personal Emergency Preparedness “PEP”
Saturday, July 27 9am – 11am
Earthquake Hazard Mitigation “Secure Your Space”
Saturday, August 24 9am – 11am
Disaster Resilience for Businesses
Saturday, September 28 9am – 11am
If you are interested in attending any of our classes let us know!
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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.
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!