FEMA has announced their K0428 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train-the-Trainer Virtual Deliveries for 2022.  Please see the attached flyer for more info. There are 7 deliveries scheduled: January 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 (12-4pm eastern daily) February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 (1-5pm eastern daily) March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 … Read more

This fire season, your local community CERT would like to remind you to take a few minutes and plan an escape route for your entire family.

Yesterday, March 10th, the San Luis Obispo County has opened up vaccines to Emergency Services Workers within the county and this includes CERT members (regardless of age). To get your vaccine, register at recoverslo.org You will need to bring two forms of ID (Driver’s License and your CERT ID) See this County Press Release for … Read more

The County’s Incident Management Team (IMT) has been assigned by our Public Health Official, Dr. Penny Borenstein to manage the delivery of what is estimated to be some 150,000 vaccinations to the SLO County Residents. Following Federal Guidelines the IMT has worked diligently the last couple of weeks to develop a plan, which Dr. Borenstein … Read more

Just when you thought you could relax a little.  That warm breeze may not be so welcome.  National Weather Service email below.  As you review your preparations for wind, power outages, and fire, have you upgraded your Go-Bag to cover the Pandemic Hazard? Extra facemasks Hand sanitizer Soap Extra Thermometer COVID Symptoms and Warning signs. I’ve … Read more

Reduce your fire risk by reducing combustible vegetation around your property. Be Ready for Chippers by Friday, 3 July 2020 Sign up now for free chipping during the Summer Fire Safe Community Cleanup and Chipping Event. Please position your materials for chipping by, Friday, 3 July 2020. The SLO County Fire Safe Council contracted crews, … Read more

Last night’s Annual Meeting was attended by its 3 board members (Sheriff Ian Parkinson, Cal Fire Unit Chief Scotty Jalbert, Cal OES Chief Rob Lewis), its officers, several dignitaries and members of our community. Most impressive was the list of accomplishments the relatively new SLO Regional CERT program presented.  At last year’s Annual Meeting, they … Read more