The Long Beach CERT team is excited to welcome Captain Dennis Garrett as the new Captain of the Community Services Division. Captain Garrett takes over from Captain Jake Helfin, who was recently promoted to Battalion Chief. Prior to this role, Captain Garrett served as the Recruitment Captain for our department. Please join us in congratulating him on his new position!

Upcoming Trainings:

Hybrid CERT Training

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

Need a skills refresher or know someone interested in joining CERT? Be sure to register by emailing cert@longbeach.gov to secure your spot.

Registration is required to attend:

Training Location:

3861 Worsham Ave

Long Beach, CA 90808

CT CERT Connect Webinar: Food Safety for Community Emergency Response Teams

This important session will help CERT members and community responders understand critical food safety practices during emergencies.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM EST
• Platform: Microsoft Teams (Once registered, you will find the "Join Session" option available)
• Registration Link: Register Here

Key Topics:

• Food safety protocols during disaster response and recovery
• Managing food storage and distribution in emergency settings
• Preventing foodborne illnesses in disaster zones
• Best practices for maintaining sanitation and hygiene under challenging conditions
• Food storage and consumption during extended power outages

This webinar is a valuable opportunity for CERT members to enhance their preparedness and ensure they are equipped to handle food safety issues during crisis situations.