Los Altos PREPARES Upcoming Training

Los Altos PREPARES presents educational programming throughout the year on emergency preparedness topics. Please join us for these free events and - Get Ready to Stay Safe!

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Los Altos PREPARES Upcoming Training
Date	Topic	Upcoming Webinars	Location &/or Link
Ongoing	Disaster Preparedness & Home Safety Classes	On-line and in-person classes taught by Santa Clara County Fire Department, including preparedness, fall prevention, crime prevention & fire safety.	See flyer for full schedule
Ongoing	Hands-only CPR, with AED Use and Choking	In this free, virtual class, you will learn how to do CPR chest compressions, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to help someone who is choking. See the flyer for the schedule of these classes taught by Santa Clara County Fire Department.	Find the class registration info at SCCFD's Eventbrite page
	26 Steps: Personal Emergency Preparedness Workbook.	Campbell CERT presents this new resource for community members! The Workbook is filled with worksheets, detailed instructions, and dozens of preparedness and safety pro-tips for determining your emergency food and water requirements for any sized household up to 6 people for up to 7 days. We’ve also included worksheets for bolstering your first aid supplies and emergency-use tools. For your family pets you will find instructions, tips, and a worksheet to make sure you have their food and safety needs addressed. The workbook flexes with your desired level of hand-holding, carefully mapped to your own evaluation of your preparedness needs. You can take small steps, or build out your entire readiness needs at once.	Get info and download a free copy here
Classes thru May 14	Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training class	Learn how to keep your family safe and help your neighbors after a disaster. Learn basic first aid/search and rescue/fire safety skills so that you can provide help to your neighborhood during the first days after an event when the professional first responders are elsewhere. Sunnyvale Office of Emergency Services will teach a "hybrid course" combining web-based training with in-person hands-on skills teaching. Residents of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, and other cities may join as space allows.	Learn more and register
April 14 (Thursday) 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.	Preparing for Medical Emergencies	Learn how to recognize medical emergencies and when to call 9-1-1. Learn how to report emergencies and what to do before help arrives. Be prepared with completed medical documents and explore resources that can assist caregivers. On-line class taught by Santa Clara County Fire Department.	Register Here (Webinar)
April 21 (Thursday) 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Stop the Bleed Class	Seconds matter. Learn techniques that "regular people" can use after an event when someone is bleeding severely. With knowledge, you can take control and help to save a life. In-person class.	Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, (Sequoia Room) Register Here
April 30 (Saturday)	Emergency Preparedness Fair	Learn from experts about preparing for disasters: earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and more! Get tips you can use, and take home information. (Special guests to be announced!)	Los Altos Hills Town Hall 26379 Fremont Road
May 12 (Thursday) 11:00 - 12:15 p.m.	Be Ready: Be Prepared!	When a disaster strikes it may be several days before emergency services arrive in your neighborhood. Get prepared! Learn about bay area disaster risks, how to make a plan and prepare for a disaster, and how to stay informed during and after the disaster. Learn about important communication systems and how to communicate with your support network during and after a disaster. In-person class taught by Santa Clara County Fire Department..	Register Here Los Altos Hills Town Hall 26379 Fremont Road
May 19 (Thursday) 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Stop the Bleed Class	Seconds matter. Learn techniques that "regular people" can use after an event when someone is bleeding severely. With knowledge, you can take control and help to save a life. In-person class.	Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave (Sycamore Room) Check back to register
June 16 (Thursday) 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Stop the Bleed Class	Seconds matter. Learn techniques that "regular people" can use after an event when someone is bleeding severely. With knowledge, you can take control and help to save a life. In-person class.	Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave (Sycamore Room) Check back to register
Sept 8 (Thursday) 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.	Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Class	Learn how to keep your family safe and help your neighbors after a disaster. Learn basic first aid/search and rescue/fire safety skills so that you can provide help to your neighborhood during the first days after an event when the professional first responders are elsewhere. Santa Clara County Fire Department will teach a "hybrid course" combining web-based training with in-person hands-on skills teaching. (Note: class provided to residents of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and other cities served by SCCFD) $35 materials fee.	Register Here