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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Our Team

West Orange County CERT - 2016 Seal Beach Christmas ParadeWest Orange 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 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 Neighbor 4 Neighbor block based neighbor introduction programs to fairs and festivals; and from parades to service events like filling sand bags, West Orange 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 Orange 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

 

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Upcoming Events

October 11, 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

October 17, 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

November 1, 2023
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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

November 21, 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

December 13, 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

December 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

January 3, 2024
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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

January 16, 2024
  • 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

February 14, 2024
  • 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

February 20, 2024
  • 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

March 6, 2024
  • LAP Trailer Team

    1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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

March 19, 2024
  • 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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