Short Summer Classes

Learn skills. Be resilient.

Our fire season has become a year-long concern. Earthquakes are guaranteed events. Neighboring manufacturing and transportation facilities may pose risks. These short 2-hour classes offer a realistic approach to prepare for emergency situations. All three classes are held at the Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green Street.

WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
Saturday, June 21, 9am – 11am
Learn how to protect yourself and your family by drafting a plan,
preparing and staying aware of risks to your home.
Topics covered:

Creating and maintaining defensible space
Community Alerts and evacuation planning
Tips for hardening your property against wildfire

EARTHQUAKE HAZARD MITIGATION – Secure Your Space
Saturday, July 19 9am – 11am
Learn how to safely secure your home or workplace for an earthquake. Securing common items like television, computers, bookcases, appliances, and furniture will be discussed. Mitigation of non-structural hazards will be emphasized.

Assess your home or workplace
No and low-cost prevention options

PERSONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS “PEP”
Saturday, August 16, 9am – 11am
Learn how to prepare yourself and your family for when a major disaster strikes. Topics covered will include:

Identify your disaster risks and how to secure your home and personal data
What you need to prepare your Go Bag and emergency kits
Practical tips for fire safety and evacuation and preparing to
shelter-in-place

2025 Fall Basic Training

Our Fall Basic Training classes start August 27. Classes are held Wednesday evenings, August 27, September 2, 10, 17, 25, and October 1, 8, 15, 6pm-9:30pm, at the Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez. Classes will conclude with drills: Basic Radio Skills,Sat. October 25, the Practice Drill Sat. Nov. 1, and CERT Final Disaster Drill Exercise Sat. Nov 8. You may participate in the entire basic training or take only the classes that are important to you. If you are interested in attending our next series let us know!