The City of Gilroy’s Office of Emergency Management offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that prepares individuals to help themselves, their families, and neighbors in the event of a disaster. This 20-hour all-hazard course covers essential disaster preparedness information, including hazards in our area, basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and communications, damage assessment, disaster psychology, and disaster medical operations.
The next course begins in March, and all days require in-person attendance. This course is free, and participants who complete it are offered the opportunity to join Gilroy’s Emergency Management Volunteer program as a CERT team member. However, there is no obligation to join.
March CERT Course Schedule
- Friday 3/15 (6:00-10:00 PM)
- Saturday 3/16 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
- Saturday 3/23 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
For additional details and registration, please visit:
https://forms.office.com/g/EfMUw2u6TS
Please contact Andrew Young at Andrew.Young@cityofgilroy.org for additional information.