Be Ready: Be Prepared for Disasters – Public Education
When a disaster strikes it may be several days before emergency services arrive in your neighborhood. Let’s be ready and prepared!
Link to the Santa Clara County Fire website to register for these classes HERE.
Be Ready: Be Prepared!- In Mandarin & Spanish
Learn about Bay Area disaster risks, how to make a plan and prepare for a disaster, disaster supply kit contents, and how to stay informed during and after the disaster. Learn about important communication systems and how to communicate with your support network during a disaster.
Link to the Santa Clara County Fire website to register for these classes HERE
Preparing for Medical Emergencies- Public Education
Learn how to recognize medical emergencies and when to call 9-1-1. Learn how to report emergencies and what to do before help arrives. Be prepared with completed medical documents and explore resources that can assist caregivers.
Link to the Santa Clara County Fire website to register for these classes HERE.
Fall Prevention- Public Education
Learn how to identify fall risks and simple and effective home modifications to prevent falls. Learn six steps to prevent falls and what to do right after a fall happens.
Link to the Santa Clara County Fire website to register for these classes HERE.
Crime Prevention & Home Fire Safety- Public Education
Learn how to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft, what to do if you are a victim of a scam, learn personal safety and home security protection tips and how to identify suspicious activity and how to report it. Also learn important home fire safety tips and how to practice important safety habits to prevent fires in the home. Learn the importance of creating a home escape plan, how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency and discover important community resources to help you and your family stay safe.
Link to the Santa Clara County Fire website to register for these classes HERE
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
In the event of an area-wide disaster, critical infrastructure and emergency services will be impacted. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) academy trains residents to prepare for and respond to life-threatening events in their community. CERT members can mobilize neighborhood resources, deliver immediate assistance to victims, organize emergency communications, and provide support to first responders.
A hybrid CERT training has become available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hybrid CERT training will include LIVE weekly online learning modules and in-person skills training sessions. Skills taught during the Academy include organizing resources, medical operations, basic search and rescue, how to use a fire extinguisher and damage assessment. Santa Clara County Fire Department has released their 2022 Hybrid CERT Academy. Click HERE to see the schedule of classes and how to register.
Already a CERT and want to take a “REFRESHER” course? Santa Clara County Fire Department has released their 2021 CERT Refresher class schedule. All classes will be offered online. Click HERE to see the schedule of classes and how to register.
Amateur Radio Classes and Licensing
Interested in becoming a part of the HAM amateur radio group? Everyone is welcome to take a licensing class. The Town of Los Altos Hills has an Emergency Communication Committee you could participate in to assist with Radio Communications in a disaster. There are many opportunities to take a class to become an amateur radio operator.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the next ” Ham Cram” in the area.
CLICK Here to search for upcoming HAM CRAM classes offered in the area.
Want even more opportunities to learn emergency preparedness? Click here to see what we have coming up (no classes at this time due to COVID-19). All classes will be posted on our website and available for sign-ups on Eventbrite.com
