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GOLETA, CA, September 23, 2025 – It’s the last week of National Preparedness Month and a great time to sign up for an upcoming emergency preparedness class. The City of Goleta is offering two different types of classes this fall: Community Disaster Education (CDE) workshops (two hours) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training (21 hours). Don’t wait – sign up today at http://www.CityofGoleta.org/preparedness.
Here are descriptions, dates, and details of the free opportunities being offered:
Community Disaster Education Workshops
CDE courses are short interactive workshops that introduce community members to the essentials of emergency preparedness. Topics typically include:
Below are the upcoming workshops taking place at the Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Avenue). Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/mswjtwx2 (use the date filter on the left to display all the classes).
You can also request a CDE in English or Spanish for your next community event, workplace lunch break, or neighborhood gathering. A minimum of 15 people are needed. Send an email to the Emergency Services Division, [email protected], for more information.
Community Emergency Response Team Training
The City is also offering a CERT training course on October 18, November 1 and November 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Goleta Community Center (you must be able to attend all three dates to complete the course).
CERT is a comprehensive 20-24-hour training nationwide course designed to teach residents how to respond effectively during and after a disaster.
Sign up for the CERT Training here: https://tinyurl.com/bdhad2r5.
Learn more about the different classes being offered by the City by watching our video, available in English and Spanish.
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