SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Community Emergency Response Team is looking to expand in South Lake Tahoe. Are you ready to learn lifesaving skills to help in an emergency or during a disaster that might help save yourself, family, neighbors, or friends, and also be able to assist in the community if needed? Would you like to volunteer at community events? You are the Help Until Help Arrives!
The Tahoe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training includes a 12-hour online CERT Hybrid class at your pace, followed by 14 hours of hands-on training (must attend all 3 classes). It is taught by various agencies and certified CERT Instructors. A CERT Graduation Certificate will be awarded upon completion.
April 28th / Tues (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
April 30th / Thurs (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
May 2nd / Sat. (9 am to 5 pm)
The “FREE” CERT Training Program will teach you essential disaster response skills, including:
- Fire Safety & Utility Control
- Disaster Preparedness
- Light Search & Rescue
- Disaster Medical Operations & Radio Communication
- Team Organization & Leadership
- Disaster Simulation
- … and more!
Contact CERT at: tahoecertinfo@gmail.com to request an application
Tahoe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), is one of 472 CERT teams in California with over 2,700 nationwide. The CERT program trains volunteers and offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, whereas there are not enough first responders immediately available, delayed or overwhelmed. Volunteers can assist as needed during a major disaster such as an earthquake, flood, fire, etc. They can help with extinguishing a small fire, light search & rescue, triage, and first aid.
CERT graduates can attend monthly training and volunteer at community events, as well as help to educate our community on Being Better Prepared during an emergency!
Tahoe CERT Team really appreciates all of the continued support by many agencies like Cal Fire, Lake Valley Fire, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Police Dept., El Dorado County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, Cal Tahoe JPA, Barton Health and others.
Join the CERT Team in Tahoe and help to make our community stay safe and be better prepared. When residents are trained and prepared through programs like CERT, it helps make the entire community stronger!
Class size is limited, so sign up today.