Fall CERT Academy Returns To Redwood City In September

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Redwood City and San Carlos are inviting neighbors to participate in their Fall Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy, with weekly classes scheduled in September and October.

The schedule includes courses on disaster preparedness, disaster medical care, search and rescue, and fire safety, and participants who complete the full slate, along with Skills Day, will receive their CERT certificates.

The city's CERT model, in partnership with the county, is designed to educate volunteers about how to respond to disasters and keep their communities safe. The fall classes begin in early September and run through mid-October, with weekday courses at the Red Morton Community Center and Saturday classes at the Armory.

Here is the schedule:

Wednesday, September 6 – Unit 1, Intro to CERT & Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, September 14 – Unit 2, CERT Organization
Thursday, September 21 – Unit 3, Disaster Medical, Part 1
Thursday, September 28 – Unit 4, Disaster Medical, Part 2
Thursday, October 5 – Unit 7, Search and Rescue
Thursday, October 12 – Unit 6, Fire Safety and Utilities
Saturday, October 14 – Skills Day

Residents can learn more about the CERT program and sign up for a spot on the city's website.