The Cities of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Westminster had scheduled a 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training academy at JFTB-Los Alamitos on March 20-28, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing this academy to a future date, which is to be determined. The CDC recommends […]
March CERT Basic Academy Postponed
The Cities of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Westminster had scheduled a 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training academy at JFTB-Los Alamitos on March 20-28, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing this academy to a future date, which is to be determined. The CDC recommends […]
WOC CERT February Team Training & Pot Luck
Our February Team Training & Potluck was full of fun and fellowship. Hosted in Los Alamitos at the Community Center, we were treated to some very tasty Pot Luck dishes ranging from home baked ham and onion rings to a number of salad offerings, fried chicken, and bite sized sandwiches and of course the more […]
2020 Westminster TET Parade – Color and Fun
The early morning was cold and foggy as amateur radio volunteers from across the county checked in for duty, arriving by 6:30, with some arriving by 6:00 – and you know who you are! There were members from West County CERT, SORA, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo RACES and OCHEART there to support Westminster RACES […]
Fire Safety: The CERT Member’s Role
As in all CERT operations, the CERT members safety is always the number one priority. Safety measures presented in the video include use of protective gear and the proper equipment to extinguish small fires, working with a buddy and a team, planning for safe entry and exit, maintaining a safe distance and position from a […]
2019 in Review
We had a great December Team event and the food was outstanding. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend. 2019 was a terrific year for West Orange County CERT. As a Team: Participated in 38 different events We logged more than 2,500 hours on behalf of our communities We had 50 members put in […]
July 2019 CERT Academy – Week 1 – What an Amazing Group
We kicked off our 2019 CERT Academy* with an amazing group of community members and leaders. This is a great class representing all six cities who sponsor our program and a half dozen surrounding communities. Our first weekend we covered disaster psychology, fire safety, utility control for your home, search and light rescue, and disaster […]
Skill Review: Disaster Psychology (for You & Others)
We never know when a disaster will occur or even what it will look or feel like to us or the people around us. At times this can make us feel powerless and out of control. Knowing what is “normal” and understanding how you and your family may feel before, during and after a disaster […]