Posts, events, activities and news in support of Firewise Martinez, our community wildfire prevention and safety program.
One of the critical tasks in emergency response is to communicate with first responders. For example, if you see someone who needs immediate help, you might dial 911. The first thing that the 911 dispatcher wants to know? Where are …
A quick update on an earthquake safety project CERT just completed with the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, at their Martinez Clubhouse. Earlier this year Martinez Area CERT applied for a grant from Earthquake Country Alliance to provide …
This is a first-person account from Kerry, one of our CERT volunteers. She’s also a member of CART. I volunteered at the Solano County Fairgrounds under the direction of the Solano County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, August 20th. The day …
A couple of our CERT Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers are taking the opportunity to work at the SCU Lightning Complex call center this weekend. The call center is located at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. We’re answering calls …
When you see an emergency vehicle headed your way with lights flashing, are you wise enough to pull over and STOP? It doesn’t matter if they’re coming toward you or going the same direction as you. That ambulance, fire truck …
