The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 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. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

In-Class Training Opportunity

Those interested in taking Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, find a class near you in Riverside County: https://rivcoready.org/cert/registration

Emergency Preparedness Resources

• Alert Rivco Registration
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• California Office of Emergency Services
• Ready.gov - Federal site for preparedness (all hazards)
  • Listo.gov (Español)
• Health and pandemic illness
• Department of Homeland Security
• FEMA (Floods)
• National Weather Service (Weather Forecasts)
• Earthquake Preparedness Brochure
• Folleto de Preparación de Terremoto