Saturday, October 17, 2026

Focus: Emergency Radio Communications

What happens when phones, cell service and internet are unavailable after a major disaster? This year's drill will practice how Highlands residents can communicate and share information across our 19 HCA areas using emergency radio systems.

We need 4–5 residents from each HCA area to help gather and relay information to their Area Representative and CERT.

No CERT or radio experience required — we'll teach you!

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Exercise: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM • From home

Community BBQ Potluck: 12:00–2:00 PM
Location: Crystal Springs United Methodist Church
2145 Bunker Hill Dr., San Mateo

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All Highlands residents welcome — CERT members or not!

Register: https://forms.gle/Sn62QGyLMsME86bq9
Walk-ins welcome!

January–February 2027

Learn practical skills to prepare your household and help your neighbors during an earthquake, wildfire or other emergency.

FREE • Open to Highlands residents age 18+

Saturdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Jan. 23 Disaster Preparedness & Incident Command

• Jan. 30 Disaster Medical Operations

• Feb. 6 Disaster Psychology, Fire & Utilities

• Feb. 20 Search & Rescue & Terrorism Awareness

• Feb. 27 Hands-On Skills Day

Location to be announced — likely Fire Station 17 or Highlands Recreation Center.

Registration is open!
Want a refresher on just one or two topics? Contact highlandscert.training@gmail.com. Experienced CERT members can also volunteer as assistant instructors.