West Orange County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team for Western Orange County California)

West Orange County CERT serves the Western Orange County CA communities of Seal Beach, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, La Palma, Buena Park, and Westminster,

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West County CERT helps SBPD Investigation

West County CERT Assists in SBPD Investigation

As many of you have heard SBPD arrested the suspect in the serious hit and run that occurred Saturday 2/11 at PCH and Main in Seal Beach. If you have not seen the video, it’s worth a look. There’s no blood or gore, but you can see the impact of the crash. Chief Henderson and […]

West Orange County CERT - Academy #23

2022 Academy Recap

  It was our West County CERT’s 23rd Academy. It’s the same Academy that was postpone twice, due to the pandemic – the third time is the charm apparently – and things went sideways and almost derailed it at the very last minute. And still thanks in no small part to the dedication and resourcefulness […]

August Team Training – In Person No Less!

What a great training and meeting! Thanks to everyone who was able to make it. The turnout was great. It was so nice to see friends and faces that we have missed over the past few years. The pizza was plentiful and delicious. Thanks to SBPD for hosting and the pizza and to Barbara Flack […]

West County CERT

West County CERT - Serving the Western Orange County communities of Seal Beach, Cypress, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Buena Park, Westminster, and Rossmoor California
West County CERT – Serving the Western Orange County communities of Seal Beach, Cypress, Los Alamitos, La Palma, Buena Park, Westminster, and Rossmoor California

West County CERT is a unique blend of volunteers from all walks of life with very diverse backgrounds, knowledge, and experience. We work with the police departments of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Westminster to:

  • Educate and prepare our neighbors within these communities for emergencies and disasters.
  • Maintain readiness through training service.
  • Support the men and women in these police departments and throughout Orange County CA when called upon.

We have found in every situation, anyone who has completed the CERT Basic Training can contribute, regardless of their age or physical abilities. Each Team member adds to the camaraderie, spirit, and abilities of the Team. In a disaster situation, we focus on doing the most good for the most people and everyone can share in that outcome.

Community Events

Our Team participates in many community activities and events throughout our area.  From neighborhood introduction programs to fairs and festivals; and from parades to service events like filling sand bags or delivering safety & preparedness information, West County CERT works to keep a high profile and awareness of emergency safety and disaster preparedness.

Click the Events menu item above for photos and details

Training Events

One of our CERT Program focus points is community training. We coordinate and organize training events like our CERT Basic Training to help our community members to better understand what will happen in a widespread emergency event and how they and their family members can be better prepared for it. Our training events are generally free of charge. Please see our Training page for more information and details.

Internal Teams

The West County CERT Program is built on the National CERT model of flexibility and fluid leadership and team cross training. We have also found there are three areas of ongoing responsibilities that benefit from some additional participation to help us maintain a state of readiness. These internal teams are

  • Trailer Team
  • Medical Team
  • Retention and Recruiting

Upcoming Events

April 12, 2023
  • CERT Team Training Session & Potluck

    This is our bi-monthly team training and pot-luck meeting. All members are welcome to attend to refresh your CERT skills, get Team updates and enjoy some really good food.

    Please check your email for details.


    Location:   Location rotates between the six cities who sponsor our West Orange County CERT program, please see your member email for details

April 18, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

May 3, 2023
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    Location:   La Palma Police Department, 7792 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, USA

May 16, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

June 14, 2023
  • CERT Team Training Session & Potluck

    This is our bi-monthly team training and pot-luck meeting. All members are welcome to attend to refresh your CERT skills, get Team updates and enjoy some really good food.

    Please check your email for details.


    Location:   Location rotates between the six cities who sponsor our West Orange County CERT program, please see your member email for details

June 20, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

July 5, 2023
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    Location:   La Palma Police Department, 7792 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, USA

July 18, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

August 9, 2023
  • CERT Team Training Session & Potluck

    This is our bi-monthly team training and pot-luck meeting. All members are welcome to attend to refresh your CERT skills, get Team updates and enjoy some really good food.

    Please check your email for details.


    Location:   Location rotates between the six cities who sponsor our West Orange County CERT program, please see your member email for details

August 15, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

September 6, 2023
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    Location:   La Palma Police Department, 7792 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, USA

September 19, 2023
  • SLB Trailer Team Seal Beach PD

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Location:   Seal Beach Police Department, 911 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA

KeepOC Safe: If you See something Say Something

West Orange County CERT proudly serves the communities of Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, and Westminster in Orange County California.

  

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