Our Individual & Community Preparedness Division released updates to the Community Emergency Response Team (#CERT) Basic Manual. Expect:
✅ Revised Disaster Medical Operations portion
✅ Updated Terrorism and CERT section
✅ Hazard-specific annexes
More: https://t.co/MXQFmUd3jL
Great info for anyone experiencing a power outage related to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Even if your area isn’t identified as an area of concern by utility companies, it’s ideal to plan ahead and know what to do when power is out #psps@Cal_OES
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Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast & emergency responders aren’t always nearby.
@FEMARegion9 Youth Preparedness Council member Catherine Renteria tells us how we can get involved in our community's preparedness to help until help arrives.
#YouthPrep#PreparedNotScared
CERT graduates looking to polish their skills are invited to sign up for a refresher class being offered in Idyllwild on July 23rd from 6-9 p.m. Space is limited so sign up now at: https://t.co/0D73ZCdTJT @RivCoReady
When an #earthquake hits while you’re sleeping you do your #safeplaceselfie in bed. If you’re in bed during an earthquake, your bed IS your safe place. Best thing to do is to stay there and cover your head. A 3.5 shaker hit near the OC/RivCo border at 5:06 a.m. Did you feel it?
Residents from 16 Riverside County communities helped make EMD’s 2019 CERT Field Day a great success. Learn how you can help in your community during disasters at: https://t.co/s3Us76bKdd and find a CERT class near you at https://t.co/sJ5G73Zd93. #CERT@RivCoNow@RIVCOCERT
EMD is putting on a CERT Field Day at Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside on March 16th. It's FREE and open to anyone who's completed basic CERT training. Register at: https://t.co/nN3HDYGajL. Learn more about CERT at: https://t.co/0D73ZCdTJT #CERT#RivCoCERT@RivCoReady
Disasters cause extreme stress & not everyone knows how to cope. Today, EMD provided psychological first aid to teach RivCo agencies, partners, volunteers to reduce distress from traumatic events. At home, pack comforting items for kids in your emergency kit #PrepareNow#RivCoNow
If you’ve ever thought “what will I do when #disaster strikes,” CERT training may be the answer. The County of Riverside Emergency Management Department offers FREE CERT training in various locations throughout the County. Go to https://t.co/0D73ZCdTJT for details. #CERT
BIG thanks to EMD's volunteers who bring highly-specialized skills that make us better prepared. Plan together, respond together, recover together. We can't thank you enough. #Volunteer#VolunteerAppreciationDay
City of Palm Desert Mayor (and CERT graduate), @SabbyJonathan stopped by to express his support for the community members attending this weekend’s CERT class at @CollegeofDesert. Great to see EVERY seat in the class filled with people eager to help their community! #CERT#Prepare
Be prepared - rain is on the way! There is a Flash Flood Watch for Riverside County from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening. Flash Flood Watch means flooding is possible. https://t.co/jL2OgqgtlT #RivCoWx#CAWX
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EMD’s Eric Cadden was one of the public safety representatives on hand Saturday at the Little League opening day, sharing preparedness information with parents and others at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. For more parparedness info, visit https://t.co/ihkUHbcLCE.
Lace up those running shoes, Superheroes! Join us April 28 for the Riverside County 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds support the Riverside County Employee Campaign. https://t.co/jIZ1tVfQ4o #RiversideCounty#EmployeeCampaign#5K#GiveBack
Keep those hearts beating! This group of Palm Desert seniors know basic first-aid and CPR to help their neighbors in need! Can you help your neighbor? Learn #CPR today! #neighborshelpingneighbors
Thursday’s 4.0 #earthquake is a reminder that they can happen at any time. It’s important to #prepare now, BEFORE the next one: Create an #emergency kit to sustain your family for 3-7 days. Have a plan for home, car & work. More tips at https://t.co/N06KDTAG5S. #RivCoReady