Trained volunteers helping in a disaster until professional responders arrive.
Upcoming Events & Trainings
Please Join US: BBCERT General Meeting Jan 22, 2025 7PM
Bodega Bay Grange Hall
Special Topic: Earthquake Preparedness
Speakers: Nancy Brown, Sonoma County Dept of Emergency Management and
Diana Borges, Geologist
REGISTER (soon) for the Basic CERT Training in Bodega Bay
April 5 & 26, 2025
What is CERT?
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a nationwide program, authorized by FEMA, and sponsored by many local fire and public safety agencies, that educates and mobilizes volunteers for disaster preparedness and response.
CERT volunteers typically have over 50 hours of training in how to best prepare for and respond to community-wide disasters such as earthquake, flood, wildfire, and tsunami.
In Bodega Bay, BB CERT is a not-for-profit community organization of volunteers that act as Good Samaritans to help neighbors prepare for, survive, and recover from disasters. Volunteers fully trained in the FEMA program, as well as other neighborhood volunteers, including HAM radio operators, are involved.
BB CERT also regularly hosts education and training events for the community, and provides information and services at community events such as festivals and health fairs.
Watch Bodega Bay CERT in Action!
Is your neighborhood prepared?
We can help
CERT is about readiness - people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people during a disaster. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where community members will initially be on their own. The actions of the CERT members can make a difference. Through training, they can manage utility shut-offs, and put out small fires. They can treat victims by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock. They can provide basic medical aid, search for and rescue victims safely, and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective in disaster situations.
Today is a good day to start preparing.
Every step you take moves you closer to readiness.
In the event of a disaster, you may be alone for up to 5-7 days. Bodega Bay CERT provides information and training to keep you and your family safe, warm, and fed in the event of a disaster
