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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-26; Community-Police Engagement Commission; 03; CERT Training Program PresentationMeeting Date: March 26, 2026 To: Community-Police Engagement Commission From: Faviola Medina, Director of Constituent & Clerk Services Staff Contact: Kim Young, Assistant Director of Emergency Services kim.young@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2152 Subject: CERT Training Program Presentation District: All Recommended Action Receive a presentation from the Assistant Director of Emergency Services on the City of Carlsbad’s CERT Training Program. Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to receive a presentation on the City of Carlsbad’s CERT Training Program is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits None. Community-Police Engagement Commission March 26, 2026 Item #3 Page 1 of 1 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Kim Young Assistant Director of Emergency Services March 26, 2026 AGENDA •About CERT •Recent Operations and Training •Training and Exercises •First Responder Support •Public Outreach and Education •How to get involved •Genasys Protect 2 Carlsbad CERT 3 Carlsbad CERT ABOUT CERT •CERT is a FEMA sponsored and locally implemented initiative that teaches community members how to prepare for emergencies and respond effectively when disaster strikes. •CERT provides a meaningful opportunity for Carlsbad residents to serve their neighborhoods, City, and region. •Since 2008, approximately 300 Carlsbad CERT volunteers have completed training in basic first-aid, light search and rescue, and small fire suppression. •CERT serves a vital role in the emergency preparedness and public safety of our community. 4 Carlsbad CERT RECENT OPERATIONS & TRAINING •Training & Exercises •2025 CERT Academy •Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space •Active Shooter Response •Stop the Bleed •Sidewalk CPR & AED •Small Fire Suppression •Radio Communications 5 Carlsbad CERT •First Responder Support •McClellan–Palomar Airport, Mass Casualty Incident Exercise •Carlsbad Police Department, Active Shooter Exercise •Public Outreach & Education •Public Safety Open House •Wildfire Preparedness Event GENASYS PROTECT Know Your Zone •Go to protect.genasys.com •Enter your address into the search bar •Find your zone in the pop-up window •Subscribe to receive emergency alerts 6 Carlsbad CERT 7 GENASYS PROTECT HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CERT •Attend a CERT Academy •Participate in regular CERT meetings •Get your family and neighbors prepared •Be prepared to activate and support Carlsbad first responders 8 Carlsbad CERT CONCLUSION Carlsbad CERT https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/emergency-services/cert