Joining CERT Information

It has come to this blog's attention that not everyone reading is familiar with CERT's sign up procedure.

This came to my attention via a comment left on one of my posts - which this blog, I'm embarrassed to admit, bungled in its handling.  I first published the comment intending to answer publicly.  But then realized that the writer had put her email address in it and might not wish to have that published.  So I then deleted it from the blog - not realizing that it was my last copy of her email address.  My apologies to the writer for not sending this via email directly to you!

The fastest way to get general information about CERT San Diego, including how to join, can be found at the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department webpage for the City of San Diego.

Briefly though, you must live within the city limits of San Diego (this does not include Chula Vista, Del Mar, Poway, or Imperial Beach, for instance) OR you must be employed by a company with a physical business address in the City of San Diego.

Next, you need to attend one of the CERT Academies which usually take place several times a year.  After completion, you will be able to join the local CERT meetings and meet your fellow team members.

The webpage is located at www.sandiego.gov/fire/services/cert  There you will find various links including a sign up for notifications when the next academy will be available.