If a major earthquake (or any disaster) hits, do you …
- have enough supplies for a minimum of 72 hours up to an entire month for all family members, including pets?
- know how to turn off the gas?
- know how to safely turn off the power?
- know how to apply first aid?
- have enough water for all of your family and your pets?
- have provisions for living outside your home for a length of time if the structure is compromised?
It is important to know that – if a major natural or man-made disaster occurs – the LAFD, paramedics, and police will not be available to help you! They will be deployed first to major incidents such as collapsed buildings or large structure fires.
CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. You will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies you should have in your house right now, how much food and water you need to get through a disaster, but most importantly, how to protect your family in such an emergency!
Sign up now for the CERT class. We plan to begin the six-week course in October – once we have a full group the class will begin. If you have questions or would like to be part of the class email us at info@myvalleyvillage.com.