Upcoming Joint FEMA Region 2/NCA/CALOES CERT Webinars January, February, March 2024

 

Upcoming CERT Events

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FEMA Region 2, in partnership with the National CERT Association (NCA) and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will be hosting a series of webinars highlighting popular presentations from the 2023 National CERT Conference. These webinars will be hosted by FEMA Region 2 and will be recorded and made available on the FEMA preparedness webinar portal at: Preparedness Webinars. Who should attend? Anyone interested or involved in managing a CERT program and/or providing CERT training. Participants will need to register for each webinar independently. The Registration link is listed at the end of each webinar description. Webinars are hosted on the Adobe Connect Platform. Make sure to test your Adobe Connect before the meeting. To avoid technical difficulties, it is recommended that participants download and use the Adobe Connect App. This event will include live captioning. If you need additional accommodations, please email fema-r2-prepares@fema.dhs.gov. Sign up for the 2024 National CERT Conference email list here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024NationalCERTConferenceEmailList. Learn more about the National CERT Association here: https://nationalcert.org/. Webinars CERT Call Out and Deployment Procedures Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET; 10:00am to 11:30am PT Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on CERT Call Out and Deployment Procedures. Presented by Captain II Rico Gross, Los Angeles City Fire Department (CA) and Captain Brandon Tom, San Francisco City Fire Department (CA). Many CERT programs have deployed their CERT Volunteers for various emergency and disaster response activities. This presentation discusses the CERT Call out and Deployment procedures utilized by the Los Angeles City Fire Department and San Francisco City Fire Department. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/certcallout2024/event/event_info.html This event will have Live Captioning. CERT Code of Conduct and what if you need to Fire a Volunteer? Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET; 10:00am to 11:30am PT Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on CERT Code of Conduct and what if you need to Fire a Volunteer? Presented by Captain II Rico Gross, Los Angeles City Fire Department (CA) and Captain Brandon Tom, San Francisco City Fire Department (CA). CERT Volunteers can be a blessing or a burden. This presentation will discuss the importance of a Code of Conduct for CERT Volunteers and how to properly manage, discipline, and dismiss a CERT volunteer if necessary. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/certcodeofconduct/event/event_info.html This event will have Live Captioning. How to plan and execute a CERT Exercise Competition/Rodeo Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET; 10:00am to 11:30am PT Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on How to plan and execute a CERT Exercise Competition/Rodeo. Presented by Kyle Trambley, City of Oakland Fire Department (CA), Captain Brandon Tom, San Francisco City Fire Department (CA), and Vladimir Hidrovo-Alban, Fort Bend County Homeland Security and   Emergency management (TX). The 2023 National CERT Conference included a CERT Exercise Competition, also commonly referred to as a CERT Rodeo. The planning and execution of one of these events is not an easy one but can be tremendously rewarding for all CERT programs involved and their CERT Volunteers.  During this presentation, the presenters will discuss how to effectively plan and execute this type of event, including lessons learned and best practices. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/certrodeo2024/event/event_info.html This event will have Live Captioning. CERT Volunteers and the EOC Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET; 10:00am to 11:30am PT Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on CERT Volunteers and the EOC. Presented by Yolanda McGlinchey, California Office of Emergency Services (CA). Santa Barbara City and County (California) has utilized CERT volunteers to support EOC operations. This presentation will discuss the roles that CERT volunteers can play and the types of training CERT volunteers should receive to help them succeed in the EOC environment. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/certeoc2024/event/event_info.html This event will have Live Captioning. How to Keep CERT Training Fun & Engaging Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET; 10:00am to 11:30am PT Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on How to Keep CERT Training Fun & Engaging. Presented by Michael Davis, Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CT). This session introduces a variety of methods and how to utilize various types of instructors to enhance the learning environment within a CERT program. Participants will be able to discuss how to create and deliver training presentations with well structured, easy-to-read slides, and encourage active participation during the whole learning experience. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/certfun2024/event/event_info.html This event will have Live Captioning. Animal Sheltering During Disasters Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 1:00pm to 2:30pm ET; 10:00am to 11:30am PT Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on Animal Sheltering During Disasters. Presented by Kathleen Winkelman, Sacramento CERT Program (CA). During a disaster, many survivors are separated from their animals. Animal shelters can be a major operation during a disaster response. In this presentation, participants will learn about Animal Shelter Operations and how to care for animals belonging to disaster evacuees. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/animalsheltering2024/event/event_info.html This event will have Live Captioning.