Walnut Creek CERT

Join us for this very important 2nd Saturday Spotlight all about preparing for an emergency on Sat. Sept 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CERT will present valuable information along with the City of Walnut Creek - City Hall and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. RSVP for this FREE event: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/city-of-walnut-creek-17250324884

Walnut Creek CERT added a button to help you learn more about them.

Get ready for future PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Gardens at Heather Farm, Camellia Room https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/wildfires/community-wildfire-safety-open-house-meetings.page

PG&E wildfire safety meetings PG&E is hosting a series of two-hour regional open houses throughout our service area for anyone who is interested in learning more about our Community Wildfire Safety Program.

Listen now to the CPUC's Public Safety Power Shutoffs Workshop - help protect our most vulnerable communities from fire in the future

Public Safety Power Shutoffs Workshop - San Rafael 12/14/2018 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Join the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for a public safety power shutoffs on Friday December 14, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Santa Rosa. Utilities have the authority to shut off power in order to protect public safety under high fire risk condi...

Community Emergency Response Teams | City of Walnut Creek

If you are feeling shaky about the earthquake, it's time to get prepared! Join our upcoming CERT classes www.walnut-creek.org/cert

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Community Emergency Response Teams | City of Walnut Creek

Due to popular demand we have opened Spring Training early this year http://walnut-creek.org/cert Happy Holidays!

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Due to the extremely unhealthy air quality from the wildfires, Clarke and Larkey pools will be closed as of 1:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 11. Please check www.walnut-creek.org/NorCalFires for updates.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has issued a smoke advisory and a health advisory due to the unprecedented levels of air pollution in the Bay Area. Much of our region is expected to exceed national health standards for particulate matter pollution. To see real time air quality readings in your area, visit: http://bit.ly/2zfPXxv Air quality in your area may change depending on current wind conditions, so check http://bit.ly/2zfPXxv throughout the day.

Tips to protect yourself and others:

• Limit outdoor activities to avoid unnecessary exposure if you smell smoke. Given the current poor air quality in West Contra Costa County, all residents are urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
• Set home and work air conditioning units and car vent systems to re-circulate air in order to prevent outside air from being drawn inside. If you can't set the system on recirculate, then shut it down and keep windows and doors closed, if possible.
• Reduce exposure to smoky air by staying indoors with windows and doors closed, if possible.
• Check local media for changes in smoke or weather conditions.
• Don't add to the air pollution -- avoid wood burning, gasoline lawn mowing, and barbecuing; and minimize your driving, if possible.

A few tips about masks:

• The surgical and dust masks available at hardware stores are not effective to protect against the particulate matter from the smoke.
• If you need to be outside frequently, you can buy an N-95 mask, which can provide some level of protection if properly worn. They must fit tight on your face (tightly sealed around your nose and mouth). They are not suitable for children. Once you take them off, the inside of the mask gets contaminated and you need to use a new one.
• If you have a respiratory issue, don't automatically use an N-95 mask since they can restrict the flow of air and make it hard for you to breathe. Check with your health provider first.

Currently, Walnut Creek CERT has not been activated to assist the Northern California Wildfires. However, individuals may choose to volunteer for another responding organization, such as Red Cross or the Salvation Army. In such a case, they are volunteering as an individual, not as a CERT member. Please visit the City of Walnut Creek - City Hall resource page for list of nonprofits seeking donations and volunteer opportunities: www.walnut-creek.org/NorCalFires

Help CERT and give back to Walnut Creek during Community Service Day on Saturday, October 14! You can sign up to improve our community's emergency preparedness or volunteer for one of the many other good causes at http://www.walnut-creek.org/csd.

Give back to Walnut Creek during Community Service Day on Saturday, October 14! Help Walnut Creek CERT improve our community's emergency preparedness or sign up for one of the many other good causes at http://www.walnut-creek.org/csd.

Walnut Creek CERT Annual Meeting

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Walnut Creek CERT Annual Meeting 6:30 pm at Shadeland's Auditorium - it's not to late to RSVP https://wccert2017.eventbrite.com

eventbrite.com Join us at our Annual Walnut Creek CERT Meeting for a fun and informative update. We will hear from our new City Manager Dan Buckshi, Police Chief Thomas Chaplin, and other officials on all the wonderful contributions made by our CERTs as well as other program updates. This is a great opportunity to...

Heads up Walnut Creek! Let your neighbors know, especially any elderly or vulnerable folks!

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Stay cool, Walnut Creek! The National Weather Service is predicting extreme heat this upcoming weekend. Please stay hydrated and out of the sun. Civic Park Community Center is designated as the official cooling station during the extreme heat advisory. Enjoy air conditioning, free WiFi and ice water from 10 am to 9 pm Friday, Sept 1 - Sunday Sept 3 and 12 pm - 9 pm on Monday Sept 4.

REMINDER: Walnut Creek, ConFire to Conduct Simulated Training Event in Broadway Plaza —claycord CLAYCORD.com

Tomorrow night folks! Please share with your neighbors and friends!

claycord.com Walnut Creek Police and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will be conducting a training drill at Broadway Plaza on July 26 from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Smoke and loud bangs will be seen and heard during training.

Walnut Creek CERT Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars https://wccert2017.eventbrite.com

eventbrite.com Join us at our Annual Walnut Creek CERT Meeting for a fun and informative update. This is a great opportunity to learn about our recent activation and changes coming to our CERT classes and operations. Come eat cake and meet your neighbors!

Thanks to our Walnut Creek CERTs who helped out at the Morgan Territory Deployment!

CERT Spring Evening Registration

Spring 2017 CERT class is filling up quick. Sign up now: https://fs6.formsite.com/CSD2012/form140/index.html

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Heavy rains this weekend in Walnut Creek!

Sandbag stations are located at Lancaster Drive, Heather Farm Park, Larkey Park, Howe Homestead and Rudgear Park.
Bring your own shovel. Our Public Works staff will be patrolling to ensure storm drains remain unclogged. If you see flooding caused by a clogged storm drain during business hours, please call 925-943-5854. After hours flooding should be reported via 911.

City of Walnut Creek : CERT Basic Training

Want to give back to your community in the New Year? CERT classes open. https://goo.gl/UkqgTy

walnut-creek.org Please note that there is a $25 CERT program fee payable the first day of class. CERT Graduates are sworn in as Disaster Service Worker Volunteers for the City of Walnut Creek. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, Walnut Creek CERT classes are open only to those who live or work in either incorp...

CERT Winter Daytime Registration

Sign up for the daytime CERT class this January 2017!
Spring evening class registration also now open.
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Walnut Creek CERT HAMS

Only 19 more days until our next amateur radio class! Sign up below and help us connect in an emergency. Open to everyone.
November 5th (8 am - 4:30 pm) - "HAM CRAM” FCC radio licensing class

Hillside Clubhouse (Rossmoor)
3400 Golden Rain Rd
Walnut Creek, CA

sites.google.com A central location for information about CERT related HAM activity in Walnut Creek. Take the Ham Cram to get your license, then join us for future classes to get in-depth training into the wonderful world of emergency radio communications.

Mayor Haskew recognizes CERT for being part of what makes Walnut Creek work at the City Council meeting on March 1, 2016. Congratulations to CERT!

Special thanks to CERT for assisting Walnut Creek Police Department with distributing crime prevention fliers to shoppers in downtown Walnut Creek.

Flood Response Training for CERT - 12.08.15

You are invited to join us for a helicopter landing demonstration and safety briefing by California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CalSTAR) on Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Heather Farm Park (northern most fields #5 and #6). The demonstration is free and open to all CERT members!

CERT Class #6, Light Search and Rescue - October 13, 2015

Due to extreme heat, the Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive is open as a "Cooling Center" from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 21. There will be pitchers of cold water and cups at Civic Park Community Center for public use.

Residents needing relief from the afternoon heat are welcome at the Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive. The center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 - Friday, September 11. There will be pitchers of cold water and cups at Civic Park Community Center for public use.