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During a large scale emergency or disaster, first responders may not be able to reach everyone right away. A disaster could strike when parents are at work and children are at school or inolved in social activities.
Would your family members know what to do? Learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from local disasters. Take a CERT Basic Training Course and other disaster preparedness courses. Protect your family, assist your neighbors, and help your community before, during, and after a disaster.
Limited seating. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors! For more information, refer to the flier. Click HERE to download and print the brochure.
Register today! It's a simple registration process...
→ Click the REGISTER & PAY ONLINE button below.
Limited seating. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors! For more information, refer to the flier. Click HERE to download and print the brochure.
Register today! It's a simple registration process...
→ Click the REGISTER & PAY ONLINE button below.
During a large-scale emergency or disaster, first responders may not be able to reach everyone right away. Disasters can strike at any time—when parents are at work, children are at school, or families are apart. CERT training helps prepare you and your loved ones to act quickly and effectively.
The cornerstone of the CERT program is the FEMA-certified 24-hour Basic Training Course. In this course, participants learn how to:
What You'll Learn
The cornerstone of the program, this course teaches you how to:
→ Prepare your family and home for local diasters
→ Provide basic disaster medical care
→ Perform light search and rescue
→ Organize and lead neighborhood response teams
→ Support professional responders when they arrive
WHY IT MATTERS
Graduates leave with the confidence and ability to protect their families, assist neighbors, and strengthen community resilience before, during, and after disasters.
Classes are held throughout the year, so check here for the latest training schedules and opportunities to get involved!
Paso Robles CERT also offers specialized training for volunteers, including:
→ Traffic and Crowd Management
→ Emergency Radio Communications
→ Flood Response
→ Electrical Hazards for First Responders
→ Pet Safety
→ ...and more!
These courses prepare volunteers to take on more focused roles during emergencies and community events.
Training and Volunteer Opportunities are available throughout San Luis Obispo County.
In 2026, we'll look forward to expanding our programs to include more communities.
Subscribe to our newsletter or contact us to be updated on our training schedule, volunteer opportunities, and other updates!
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