CERT | You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Program Type:

Featured

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
  • Registration is encouraged for this event.
  • Registration will close on April 17, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
  • There are 50 seats remaining.
  • This event is for registrants age 12 and above.

Event Details

You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Join us as members of the Community Emergency Response Team give a presentation on being Disaster Ready.  Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. (12+)

Local government prepares for everyday emergencies. However, during a disaster, the number and scope of incidents can overwhelm conventional emergency services. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an all-risk, all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your neighborhood in an emergency situation.

CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens may initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. While people will respond to others in need without the training, one goal of the CERT program is to help them do so effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in unnecessary danger.

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Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing RACooper@sandiego.gov.