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Who will check on your family?
Who will check for gas leaks?
Who will take care of your pets?
Your neighbors of course!!!
Many neighborhoods in Los Gatos & Monte Sereno have organized for disaster preparedness and received the added benefit of developing a safer, friendlier place to live.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is one of the most visible Town emergency preparedness programs, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This 23-hour course offers training in disaster preparation response and recovery skills. Topics include:
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For more information on the CERT program contact the CERT Hotline 408.399.5722 or email
If You Are Experiencing An Emergency, Dial 911
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Opening/Emergency Preparedness
CERT Organization/Radio/Pandemic Flu
Fire Safety
Disaster Medicine
Light Search and Rescue
Terrorism/Disaster Psychology
Final Exercise
**There are no Los Gatos/Monte Sereno classes scheduled at this time.
Classes are usually Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday classes are from 9:00 am to 12:00 or 1:00 pm depending on the session. Click here to register. Class sessions location to be determined. The final exercise location will be announced well in advance.
The cost for this 23-hour program is $30 per person for residents of incorporated Los Gatos and Monte Sereno, and $50 for residents of other cities and unincorporated areas of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. Class graduates will receive a CERT manual, helmet and vest, as well as all course related supplies. Community Emergency Response Team information is available on the FEMA site. The FEMA site allows you to network with people throughout the United States and its territories regarding CERT activities.
For more information on the CERT program contact the CERT Hotline 408-399-5722 or email
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