Following a major disaster, police, fire and medical professionals may not be available to immediately respond to 9-1-1 calls. People will have to rely on each other to meet the immediate life saving and life sustaining needs, particularly in isolated neighborhoods that may be cut off from the main roads for a period of time.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates community members about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their neighborhoods and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, team organization, disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue. With the training, community members will be enabled to take care of their own needs and then the needs of their neighborhood and community.
WHEN:
- Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
COURSE LOCATION:
- Duarte Community Center, 1600 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010
Participants MUST ATTEND ALL 3 DAYS (25+ HOURS) to receive a certificate of completion.
All participants must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals who are 16-17 years old may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Duarte residents and community members will be given priority registration. Registration is on a first-come, first registered basis. Registration opens on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
