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2018 Cypress Festival – Fun, Sun, and a Good Time

2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT and Emergency Services
Answering questions at the 2018 Cypress Festival CERT Booth

It was warm and a bit muggy at least for Southern California, yet with the breeze it was one of the nicest days weather wise in a couple of weeks. The crowd seems a bit smaller than past years but the music, food, and fun were terrific. From the bands playing all day, to the salsa and chili cook-off the 2018 Cypress Festival was a great time for the whole family.

The day started early (0500 Briefing) with the Cypress 5K/10K Run. Starting from the Civic Center runners of all ages made there way through the level streets of Cypress to completes their chosen route. Our Team join the other tremendous volunteers to direct traffic, set barricades and assist the participants before, during, and after the event.

2018 Cypress Festival

The Festival itself was a few blocks east of the Civic Center at Oak Knoll Park. The emergency services teams were on the west side of the park and included

  • The Cypress Police (motor officers, VIPS, Explorers, and the Foundation)
  • Orange County Fire Authority
  • West County SWAT (serving Cypress, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Westminster, and Fountain Valley)
  • West County Command Center
  • Cypress RACES
2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT and Emergency Services
Dave Atkins answering questions about the West County CERT Trailer

And of course the SB West County CERT Trailer and Team was there talking with community members and answering their questions. The O’Tooles had a number of their fantastic photo boards on display and the visuals helped bring people to our booth and prompted many questions about CERT and how they could find out more about what we do. Pat and Roberta O’Toole took the early shift and helped with the clean up. Hermie Asido, Robin Fairman, Kris Moskowtiz, and Suzette Ryzner covered the rest of the day while the Trailer Team of Dave Atkins and Ray Vella did a great job with tours of the trailer and answering questions regarding when and where the trailer is used.

The 2018 Cypress Festival was a good event with a lot of sun, fun and great conversations with the community and catching up with the Team.

An a big THANKS to everyone who showed up to help out.

Enjoy some more photos from the 2018 Cypress Festival.

  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Answering Community Questions
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Answering questions at the CERT booth
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Cypress Explorer and CERT memberJessica Costescu talks with the CERT Team during the Festival
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Dave Atkins answers questions about the West County CERT trailer.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    CERT Trailer Tours were popular during the 2018 Cypress Festival
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    The early shift heads off to breakfast.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Our own Trailer Lead, Ray Vella talks with Seal Beach VIP.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    The Cypress RACES Team answers community questions about HAM Radio communications at the 2018 Cypress Festival
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    "Donut" entertains the crowd.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    "Donut" entertains the kids.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    "Donut" charms young and old alike.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Oooh, a seflie!!
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Donut busts a wise crack...
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    Donut is a puzzlement to this young man.
  • 2018 Cypress Festival, Oak Knoll Park, West County CERT And Emergency Services
    The "magic" voice behind "Donut"
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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

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