Los Angeles is at risk for multiple disasters. Disaster preparedness not only consists of having a survival kit in your home, place of business, and your car, but it is also the knowledge that can travel with you wherever you go. These resources and training courses can help ensure you / your family are prepared.
LAFD Emergency Preparedness Guide
Los Angeles is susceptible to a variety of emergencies both natural and man-made. Not only should we all be prepared and ready for these emergencies, but we should also know what to do before, during, and after an incident occurs. It is extremely important to also be aware of emergency plans that may already exist in your school, work, house of worship, or wherever you may be. This guide will help you get informed, have a plan, and get involved.
The LAFD Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit provides disaster preparedness training courses throughout the City free of charge, year-round. Training course options range from in-depth multi-week CERT Training to single-day courses on various emergency preparedness topics.
CERT TRAINING COURSE |
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is an all-hazard training. This valuable course is designed to help you protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors.
- CERT members receive 17 1/2 hours (one day a week for seven weeks) of initial training.
- CERT is provided free of charge within the city of Los Angeles to anyone 18 or over.
- Classes are taught year-round, Monday-Friday, morning, afternoon, or evening.
- All Classes are instructed by an experienced LAFD Firefighter.
Want to schedule a class for your group?
Fill out the form or call (213) 202-3136 to make arrangements. You must have a minimum of 25 people and a pre-arranged training location.
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OTHER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COURSES:
The ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ wants to prepare you for threats in your home, workplace, and community. Classes are taught by the LAFD CERT Unit and can be arranged by request. Fill out the form or call (213) 202-3136 to make arrangements. You must have a minimum of 25 people and a pre-arranged training location.
Preparedness topics include:
- Earthquake Safety and Preparedness
- Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training
- How to Prepare Smartly before a Disaster
- Emergency Preparedness Kits
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
- : Additional information that will help you make your home and your family more fire safe all year round.
- : Information that will help you prepare for the possibility of flood and stay current on flood bulletins.
- : The Governor's Office of Emergency Services provides a checklist to help you go it alone for three days.
- : (American Red Cross)The American Red Cross outlines steps to take in case of a terrorist attack. Meeting place, what could happen, evacuation, medical procedures, assembling a disaster supply kit.
- : Information on earthquake preparation and survival.
- : CAL FIRE site with steps to take to prepare your family disaster plan.
- A national safety campaign with resources to help you get a kit, make a plan and be informed