Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services.
CERT provides an excellent opportunity for Austinites to play an important role in helping to safeguard, prepare for and respond to major emergencies in our community. Factors as number of victims, communication failures, and road blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment’s notice through 911. People will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life saving and life sustaining needs.
08/25/2017
Central Texas Red Cross has issued an urgent request for volunteer shelter workers & managers.
Central Texas Red Cross Urgently Needs Volunteer Shelter Workers, Offers Training Friday Morning in Preparation for Hurricane Harvey The American Red Cross Serving Central Texas has issued an urgent request for volunteer shelter workers and managers. It is likely that gulf coast evacuees will seek shelter in Austin, and the Red …
07/05/2017
Traveling over the ? Check the weather before heading out & send a quick text to let someone know your travel plans.
05/10/2017
It's take time to clear areas near your home of leaves, dead vegetation or anything that will burn. More tips at www.ready.gov/wildfires
05/04/2017
Even with the Force on our side, packing a go-bag is still a good idea. ready.gov/kit
04/20/2017
Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday This year's holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.
Free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training April 21-23, learn disaster preparedness. Register by 4/18 http://bit.ly/2offkZC
FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training - G-317 | AustinTexas.gov - The Official Website of the City of Austin Friday, April 21, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 23, 2017 - 5:00 p.m.
04/06/2017
Know what to do during a Tornado Watch. weather.gov/tornado
03/31/2017
Check forecast, listen to local officials, and stay inside if you are experiencing severe weather.
03/29/2017
Don't forget to include your pup in your emergency plan! www.ready.gov/pets
Join us tonight for our monthly meeting!
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) General Membership Meeting | AustinTexas.gov - The Official Website of the City of Austin Presentation: CERT refresher and preparedness training
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |