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Posted on: March 10, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training

 Emergency Response Team Volunteer Training

The City of Gilroy’s Office of Emergency Management invites you to join our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starting in April. This free, 20-hour course, offered in English will equip you with essential skills to help your family, neighbors, and community during a disaster. 

The next course begins in April, and attendance is required for all days. 

In-person Training Schedule: 


Friday, April 4 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday, April 5 | 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM 

Saturday, April 12 I 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM 


What You'll Learn: 

✅ Local disaster preparedness tips 

✅ Fire safety 

✅ Light search and rescue 

✅ Team organization & communication 

✅ Damage assessment 

✅ Disaster medical operations 

✅ Disaster psychology  


By completing this course, you'll also have the opportunity to join Gilroy’s Emergency Management Volunteer program as a CERT team member. Participation is optional, but your new skills will make an impact no matter what!  


🔗 Sign Up Today: Register Here https://forms.office.com/g/greJaSHcyd 


📧 Questions? Contact Andrew Young at Andrew.Young@cityofgilroy.org  


For additional details and registration, please visit the City of Gilroy Emergency Preparedness webpage. https://www.cityofgilroy.org/174/Emergency-Preparedness

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