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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at UCSB aims to provide free training and certifications to students and campus community members in preparation for emergency and disaster situations. We seek to provide free educational resources and classes to students on fire safety, basic medical aid, search and rescue, and so much more. By empowering community members and students to protect themselves and our campus environment from climate-related disasters, we are building a more resilient campus community in the face of climate change. We work with the Campus Emergency Manager to hold free quarterly classes, offering volunteer hours on top of the certifications. The CERT mission is to educate and empower volunteers to take ownership over their safety, and improve disaster preparedness skills long-term.
RSVP for our CDE Workshop!
Join us for a Community Disaster Education Workshop on Thursday, May 15th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at MCC Lounge.
During this workshop, you’ll learn how to utilize climate resiliency strategies to anticipate and respond to the hazards that threaten our community. Whether you’re concerned about the next wildfire, the potential for flooding, or the impact of an earthquake, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to face any disaster with confidence. Join us and leave empowered to safeguard your future in the face of climate change.
CERTs In Action!
Station 17 Captain explaining to CERTs the process of Cribbing. (Photo credits: Matthew Tran-Luu)
CERTs are trained to use CO2 extinguishers to put out small fires. (Photo credits: Matthew Tran-Luu)
CERTs practicing Head-to-Toe Assessments on a mannequin. (Photo credits: Matthew Tran-Luu)
UCSB Campus Emergency Manager, Jim Caesar, debriefing with Fire Station 17. (Photo credits: Matthew Tran-Luu)
