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| WELCOME! |
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This is the official website of the Contra Costa County Cities Citizen Corps/CERT Committee (C8). We are pleased to see you here and
hope you enjoy your visit. "C8" is the committee formed by and for all Citizen Corps/CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program managers and coordinators in Contra Costa County. The primary goals of the committee are to promote the development, coordination, and advancement of all CERT programs in our area. This section of our website is open to the public. Other sections of the website are secure and access is authorized for committee members and authorized trainers only. If you are a C8 member or trainer and wish to log into a member's section of the website, please sign in below (access codes are required for entry): |
| CERT OVERVIEW |
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CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills. The nationally recognized 20-hour Basic CERT Training Course covers:
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| JOIN CERT |
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Are you up to the challenge? In an effort to extend the capabilities of our member agencies and communities, we are continuously seeking persons who are interested in joining our local CERT programs. If you'd like to help, be sure to visit our Member Agencies section for more information. Please contact the CERT program manager or coordinator in the city nearest you for information on upcoming training courses and registration. If you live or work in an unincorporated section of the county and wish to become involved, please contact the program managers listed for either the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District or the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department. Don't miss out on the action...please register today!
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| CONTRA COSTA CERT DISCUSSION GROUP |
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Want to connect with other CERT members in your area? If you live or work in Contra Costa County and are interested in networking with other local CERT members, please consider joining the Contra Costa CERT discussion group. Membership is restricted to CERT graduates who live and/or work in our county. When submitting your membership request, please follow all instructions provided so we can confirm your membership eligibility. Network with other local CERT members and join our discussion group! |
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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We are very pleased to present a photo gallery of our CERT members in action. Photographs have been submitted from agencies and CERT members throughout our county. Perhaps your photo may someday be featured here...simply join a local CERT program in Contra Costa County and become involved! |
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| BECOME BETTER PREPARED |
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If you would like to learn more about preparedness, we recommend you visit the United States Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "Ready America" website. |
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