How long have you been involved with CERT and what interested you in joining? I joined CERT in 2014. Basically I took the personal preparedness class from Mike Sanders and decided to check out CERT also. Please share a contribution of yours within CERT that you are most proud of. Working with Dave Stewart we […]
Important Wildfire Safety Information from County Fire
Recent Southern California wildfires have raised concerns about fire risk and preparedness. In response, Santa Clara County Fire Department (County Fire) has prepared a document for residents that addresses: Wildfire preparation and emergency preparedness Evacuation and emergency alerts Preparedness classes and training Water supply Mutual aid Staffing and more Download the PDF
CERT Member Spotlight: Bridget Coughran
How long have you been involved with CERT and what interested you in joining? I have been a CERT member since 2016. I first became interested in becoming a CERT witnessing my neighbors as they performed CERT training exercises once or twice a year as they did neighborhood surveys simulating their work after a disaster. […]
Are you prepared for a Red Flag Warning?
A Red Flag Warning indicates an increased risk of fire danger due to a combination of warm temperatures, very low humidity, and either sustained winds or frequent gusts of 25 mph or more for at least three hours in a 12-hour period, with regional variations influenced by wind speed, humidity, and ground dryness. What’s the […]
Stay Safe: Take Action During Wildfire Preparedness Week!
California recognizes Wildfire Preparedness Week from May 5-11. Ensuring everyone’s safety requires proactive steps. Here are some essential measures to prepare for emergencies, not just during this week but year-round: Sign up for alerts: Register at alertscc.org to receive timely updates and notifications during emergencies. Make a plan: Sit down with your family and neighbors […]
Elena-Fremont Area Evacuation Project
Black Mountain-Purissima Area Evacuation Route Project
Robleda-Burke Evacuation Route Project
County of Santa Clara Launches New Website
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.–Today, the County of Santa Clara enters a new digital era that gets us closer to the people we serve. The launch of a new County website will open the door for the residents of Santa Clara County to better connect with us. Effective today, the SantaClaraCounty.gov domain will replace SCCGOV.org. You […]
Magdalena-Summerhill Community Meeting
Community Meeting: Magdalena-Summerhill Evacuation Route Project Please join our virtual meeting Wednesday, October 11th at 7:00pm. You can learn about the project and have your questions answered. Click here to join the zoom meeting.
