Emergency Preparedness
















RBCERTAA Hotline (310) 217-7682 Emergency Info AM 1630 EMAIL rbcertaa@aol.com

The class material contains suggestions for building emergencies kits for the home and car as well as a 'Go Bag' with supplies to help the Fire Department. CERT class participants are encouraged to assemble their own bags. The specific content depends upon one's personal situation including family size, children, elderly, people with special needs and pets. Alumni often bring their bags to class as examples of what can be done.

The Torrance Amateur Radio Association and other amateur radio organizations provide emergency communication. A number alumni are ham radio operators.

A number of alumni have taken Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training at El Camino College or have taken additional search and rescue training from the RBFD.

There are many internet resources on disaster preparedness.

At the federal level, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has earthquake information as well as information for all types of disasters. See the US Geological Survey for earthquake maps and an excellent list of resources. The Ready.Gov site has a wealth of information.

At the state level, the California Office of Emergency Services has general emergency information and see the 'Preparedness and Training' link on the left side. See the links under the 'Be Prepared' column on the left side of the California Seismic Safety Commission website. The northern California Association of Bay Area Governments has information on earthquakes and other hazards.

Other resources. See the 'Preparedness' link on the left side of the American Red Cross website. The Laurel, Maryland CERT site has information on 'go bags' and making shelter.