Crime & Safety

Police Open CERT Registration

Classes to join the Community Emergency Response Team begin in March.

Editor's Note: The following information was released by the Laguna Beach Police Department.

The Laguna Beach Police Department is excited to announce registration for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Course.

A Community Emergency Response Team is an organized and trained group of volunteers ready to assist in case of a disaster. The CERT program consists of 25 hours of classroom and hands on training. It concludes with an exercise drill to apply the skills and knowledge obtained during the classroom sessions.

Training includes the following topics:
  • Disaster Preparedness Fire Safety
  • Disaster Medical Operations Light Search and Rescue CERT Organization
  • Disaster Psychology CERT and Terrorism Traffic Control and Scene Management
Training will begin on Wednesday, March 19th. Classes will then meet weekly (Wednesday nights) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. followed by one Saturday morning exercise on May 3th from 9am to 1pm. Mandatory attendance is required at all classes.

To be considered for this training, you must be a resident of Laguna Beach or work within the city limits, be at least 18 years old and have no felony convictions. Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm March 14th (the City of Laguna Beach reserves the right to refuse admittance into this program).
For questions contact Jordan Villwock, Emergency Management Coordinator, jvillwock@lagunabeachcity.net, or 949-497-0701.

To register please fill out the online registration form at www.lagunabeachcity.net and email it to jvillwock@lagunabeachcity.net or drop it off at the Police Department, 505 Forest Ave., L.B.

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