CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE

CERT NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2022

"Doing the greatest good for the greatest number "

IN THIS ISSUE:

Holiday Safety Tips
Millbrae Honors CERT Volunteer Coordinator
Suzanne Tateosian Remembered at NCA Conference
Burlingame/Hillsborough CERT Program Update
CCFD CERT Photo Gallery of Events
CERT Boot Camp Graduates
SAVE the DATES National CERT Association 2023 Conference

Message from the Editor:

It has certainly been a challenging few years, however the compassion and dedication our communities have for coming together to help one another in time of need never ceases to amaze me. As we look forward to 2023 our hope is to continue to build and strengthen the relationships we have and to grow and foster new ones. Each time we have a CERT graduation I am so proud of everyone for taking the time to learn new skills or refresh them to help save lives. We are all in this together and together we will move forward and take our CERT Programs to the next level. Hoping you all have a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season!

Thank you all for your time and dedication to making our communities more resilient. You are truly making a difference!

Millbrae City Council and CCFD Recognize CERT Volunteer Coordinator Dino DeRanieri

At City of Millbrae Council chambers, Tuesday, November 15th, former CERT Volunteer Coordinator, Dino DeRanieri was recognized by the Millbrae City Council, Central County Fire Department, San Mateo County CERT Coordinators, and San Mateo County Emergency Managers Association for over 15 years of dedicated service as the Millbrae CERT Volunteer Coordinator. Dino has been instrumental in the development of the Millbrae CERT and LEND radio programs for the City.

Mr. DeRanieri was presented with a Proclamation from Council, plaque from San Mateo County Emergency Managers Association, Certificate of Achievement and new CERT ID badge from CCFD. We look forward to Dino's continued participation in the CERT program as we search for his replacement. No easy task for surely they are big shoes to fill!

Remembrance for Suzanne Tateosian at

National CERT Association Conference

Dena Gunning Central County Fire Department Community Risk & Resiliency Specialist and CERT Program Manager delivered the remembrance for beloved City of Burlingame Deputy CERT Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Tateosian at the first annual National CERT Association Conference in Galveston, Texas in August of this year. A moment of silence was observed for all CERTs friends, family and neighbors lost in the last few years.

CERT PROGRAM UPDATE

We are excited to announce the transition of the CCFD Burlingame and Hillsborough CERT Program from 'Catch and Release' to Train and Retain'. The executive approval comes at a pivotal time for CCFD CERT as the San Mateo County Emergency Services Council approved the CERT Mutual Aid Program for the county back in July. Effective January 1, 2023 the CCFD CERT Program will follow the new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Program and will provide more opportunities to participate in drills, exercises, and advanced and supplemental training such as: Animal Response, Communications, Crowd Management, Flood Response, CERT Leadership, and Firefighter Rehab. We look forward to collaborating and working together in partnership, this is our opportunity to take our CERT Programs to the next level.

National CERT Association Annual Conference 2023

SAVE THE DATES: June 26 - July 1

We are thrilled to announce after many meetings, proposals and site visits throughout California the National CERT Association (NCA) has chosen the Hyatt Regency SFO Burlingame for the 2023 2nd Annual NCA Conference. We want to thank the Bay Area CERT Coalition Proposal Committees for you dedication and countless hours working with the venues in preparing the proposals and working with the NCA conference selection committee. We are looking forward to a successful conference!

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CERT Photo Gallery of Events

CONGATULATIONS!

CERT Boot Camp Graduates!

November 13, 2022 at Millbrae Fire Station 37

CERT LEADERSHIP GROUP OBSERVES CCFD USAR DRILL

CCFD CERT Leadership group was invited to attend and observe the San Mateo Countywide Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Drill on Tuesday, November 15th hosted by CCFD in Burlingame. Participants were able to observe USAR Teams from six agencies in action as they exercised their USAR capabilities. It was an exciting day that included a real world event. A 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered in Alum Rock just south east of San Mateo County occurred, another friendly reminder that we live in earthquake country. What was so exciting? Several of us have the MyShake APP that worked to notify us seconds before the mild tumbler occurred. If you don't already have the MyShake APP download it today! It's FREE and can provide life saving seconds when they count the most.

Earthquake Warning California

Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before you feel shaking. Managed by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Earthquake Warning California uses ground motion sensors from across the state to detect earthquakes before humans can feel them and can notify Californians to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” in advance of an earthquake.

For more information visit: https://earthquake.ca.gov/get-alerts/ or https://earthquake.ca.gov/how-it-works/