Community Preparedness

This free 3-hour class will teach basic emergency preparedness for community residents. Topics include Personal and Family Preparedness, Basic First Aid, Extreme Heat, Severe Weather, Arizona Hazards, Home Safety and more.

Arizona-shaped logo with a red and yellow sunburst, orange star, and text reading “Arizona Community Preparedness Workshop.”

Class topics include:

  • Know Your Risks
  • Build a Kit
  • Create a Plan
  • Stay Informed
  • During an Emergency
  • Community Preparedness

Interested parties can complete the registration form here to sign up.

CERT Basic Training

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The CERT Basic Training Course is central to CERT’s mission. The course provides citizens with vital disaster response skills, covering areas such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Upon completion of the online training, students will need to complete the hands-on training portions prior to being fully certified as CERT-trained. Hands-on training will be offered in the spring and fall each year.

Send completed certificates to angela.eastman@maricopa-az.gov to be invited to the next hands-on training. 

Access the online training course.

Be sure to select City of Maricopa as the CERT organization when registering.

Community Emergency Response Team

The City of Maricopa’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a dedicated team of trained volunteers committed to equipping fellow citizens with the skills needed to manage any disaster or emergency. The team provides essential capabilities during local emergencies and at special events, enhancing the community's safety and durability.

Following completion of the online course and hands-on training, students can interview to become part of the Maricopa CERT Team.  

Public Outreach

Emergency Management believes that a resilient community is an informed community. Through public outreach, the Emergency Management Department aims to increase awareness about disaster preparedness and emergency response protocols among Maricopa residents.

Contact Us

For questions, send an email to angela.eastman@maricopa-az.gov

To schedule an Emergency Preparedness presentation for your neighborhood or workplace, fill out this Presentation Request form.

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