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In 1994 a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California. The quake, centered near Northridge, was responsible
for injuring more than 11,000 people. The USGS has predicted that a similar earthquake will strike the Bay Area in within the next 30 years.
Are you ready to endure such an event? - Do you have a supply of water for your family's needs, if suddenly your tap stopped flowing?
- Do you know how to shut off your gas, or when to shut it off?
- Do you know what shock is, and how to treat it?
- Have you ever used a fire extinguisher?
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides training to Alameda residents and employees of Alameda businesses to increase self-sufficiency in a disaster. Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.
The course is taught in six sessions:
- Personal Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation
- Disaster Medical 1
- Disaster Medical 2
- Fire Suppression / Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Awareness
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Mitigation / Terrorism Response
- Disaster Search Techniques & Completion Exercise
Additional courses are also available:
CERT Class Now Forming
Check out the Class Schedule and Registration Form
The CERT Class is held at the Fire Department Training Classroom at 431 Stardust Pl. Alameda Point (the old Navy Base)
That's on the corner of West Midway and Rainbow Ct. in Alameda.
You Can Participate!
Registrations forms are available on-line. For more information, contact the Alameda Fire Department Disaster Preparedness office (510 337-2127) or by e-mail.
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