Greetings from

Long Beach CERT!


General Membership Meeting


Dear Long Beach CERT Members,


We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on March 4th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 3861 Worsham Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806.




Upcoming Webinars


Animals in Disasters

Wednesday, March 5, 202,5 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET

(10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT)



Please join FEMA Region 2 in partnership with the National CERT Association (NCA) and California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for a webinar discussion about animals in disasters.

Our guest speaker from North Carolina Department of Public Safety will discuss four topics:


•General Animal Behavior, which is important to keep yourself safe as you work with them;

•Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals and the legal obligations surrounding them;

•Animal Issues in Emergency Management; and

•Animal- Related Emergency Management and CERT Functions.

 

Who should attend? Local, State, Federal government, Community and Faith-based Organizations, Emergency Managers, CERT Leads, Program Managers and volunteers.


Registration: https://fema.cosocloud.com/animalsindisaster/event/registration.html



Floods Don’t Wait, and Neither Should You


Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Flooding can happen anywhere, at any time. Understanding flood insurance is essential to protecting property, finances, and peace of mind. Whether people live in a high-risk area or not, misconceptions about flood insurance often prevent property owners from acting.

Join the Region 2 National Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Divisions for an interactive session that highlights the value of flood insurance, clarifies what it does and doesn’t cover, and addresses common concerns like cost, eligibility, and perceived risks. Now is the time for people to protect the lives they have built.

Bring your questions and join us as we dispel myths, share insights, and discuss why the best time to act is now.

Who should attend? Whole community partners, Individuals and families, Volunteer and faith-based organizations, Local, State, Federal government, Private Sector including realtors and insurance agents.

Registration: https://fema.cosocloud.com/dontwait/event/registration.html









Thank you,

Long Beach CERT

Contact us!

Phone: (562) 570-2525 Email: CERT@longbeach.gov

Jake Heflin CERT Program Manager

Melanie Miller Community Services Coordinator

Maria Delgado Community Services Clerk