When it comes to disasters and emergencies training on what to do and how to do it will be key to our success as a community. An important part of preparing for any emergency is knowing how to help yourself, your family and others when disaster strikes. Here are some options to help you get started!

CERT – The Community Emergency Response Team training is a 20-hour, nationally recognized course which prepares individuals to help prior to, during and after a large scale disaster and is ideal for those hoping to become part of the city’s disaster response.
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​The City of Temecula's Citizen Corps has been holding reduced-capacity CERT courses throughout 2021 and will be doing the same for 2022 courses. For more information regarding the CERT Classes please click on the link above. For information regarding the Citizen Corps and how to become a volunteer member, please visit the Temecula Citizen Corps (TCC) website here.

​During the summer and fall, Southern California Edison (SCE) can shut off power to their distribution and transmission lines to prevent their equipment from starting wildfires. These events are known as Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).   For more information on how to prepare for PSPS, please visit the SCE PSPS webpage.
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​How does the weather affect our power? Visit the SCE Fire Weather page for the most current information on how to be informed and to see what tools are available to you.

​​The following classes are offered locally and taught by our very own Fire Department:
​​CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) / AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
​First Aid
​​Stop-the-Bleed
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​​​FEMA Independent Study Program – This is a great program that offers free online classes you can take anytime. You’ll need a computer with an internet connection and are required to sign up for a student ID before beginning. Here are some of the classes that our office recommends for the general public. If you’re interested in becoming an Emergency Manager, give us a call and we can recommend more classes for you!
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​IS-315a: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)
​IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
​ IS-10A: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
​ IS-11A: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
​ IS-36: Preparedness for Childcare Providers
​ IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System