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๐ข Upcoming CERT Emergency Communications Classes
๐ข Upcoming CERT Emergency Communications Classes
Would you know how to contact your neighbors or get help if a major disaster knocked out cellular service and power?ย
San Mateo Highlands CERT is hosting a series of critical preparedness and communications classes throughout Summer 2026. This year's program focuses on vital emergency skills, including neighborhood information sharing, verbal coordination, and radio operations to ensure our community stays connected when traditional systems fail.
๐๏ธ Proposed 2026 Training Dates:
๐๏ธ Proposed 2026 Training Dates:
June 20
July 11
July 23
August 8
August 27
September 5
September 24
These sessions will culminate in our annual CERT Dry Run Simulation Drill on October 17, 2026.
๐ Key Areas of Focus:
๐ Key Areas of Focus:
Area Representatives: Learn who your neighborhood point of contact is and how to reach them.
Radio Communications: Build or practice radio skills to become a communication lifeline for your street.
Backup Connectivity: Discover strategies for internet access and power using systems like Starlink during a prolonged outage.
Whether you are completely new to CERT or a seasoned volunteer, these classes will help build a more resilient Highlands. Please save these dates! Registration for individual classes will open soon on the CERT calendar.
Join the Highlands Neighborhood Network!
Join the Highlands Neighborhood Network!
From wildfires and severe windstorms to major utility outages, we know that disasters don't give much warning. When the grid goes down or access is cut off, the most important resource we have is each other.
Thatโs why we are launching the Highlands Neighborhood Network (HNN).
Our goal is simple: Create a communication tree across all 800 homes in the Highlands so we can rapidly identify who is safe and who needs immediate help. We need 2โ3 volunteers on every street to be the "eyes and ears" for their immediate neighbors.ย
For more information read our blog post.
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