These links are to the most current PowerPoint slides in use by the Lamorinda CERT in Contra Costa County, California.
The content is a compilation of information from many sources and is the decision of a group of instructors. Any comments are welcome and encouraged. Please send comments to webmaster@lamorindacert.org and include the Released date as shown on the first slide of each set and the Visual number shown on the slide. For instance: 01/20/2023 Visual UHF.31
Videos are embedded into the presentations so that they start automatically when you move to the appropriate slide.
Current Presentations for Class 2609
| Unit | Release Date | PowerPoint Show | Handout PDF |
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| STAFF – Lamorinda | 2609 |  |
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| INTRO – Introduction – Lamorinda | 08/28/2026 | |
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| PREP – Preparedness++ | 08/25/2026 | |
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| ICS – CERT Organization | 08/10/2025 | |
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| COMMS – CERT Emergency Communications Using Baofeng Radios | 01/16/2026 | |
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| COMMS – Exercise | 01/16/2026 | |
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| UHF – Utilities, Hazardous Materials and Fire Safety | 01/20/2023 | |
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| DMO1 – Disaster Medical Operations – Part 1 | 07/18/2026 | |
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| DMO2 – Disaster Medical Operations – Part 2 | 07/18/2026 | |
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| LSAR – LMO – Light Search and Rescue | 09/09/2026 | |
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| CRIB – Cribbing | 09/04/2026 | |
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| PETS – Pet Response and Preparedness | 02/20/2023 | |
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| TERR – Terrorism | 02/28/2026 | |
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| PSYCH – Disaster Psychology | 01/20/2023 | |
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BAGS – These files are the presentations and handouts regarding the various bags that CERT members can have and suggested contents.
| Unit | Release Date | PowerPoint | Handout Front | Handout Back |
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| Every Day Carry | 01/23/2026 | |
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| Bug Out Bag | 08/29/2022 | |
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| CERT Backpack | 08/29/2022 | |
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| CERT Medical Bag | 08/29/2022 | |
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| Search and Rescue Bag | 08/29/2022 | |
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| Special Abilities Go-Bag | 02/14/2024 | |
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| Neighborhood Cache | 01/05/2024 | |
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MISCELLANEOUS – These files are miscellaneous additional short presentations
| Unit | Release Date | PowerPoint Show | Handout PDF |
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| Stair Chairs | 01/23/2026 | |
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| RNA – Rapid Needs Assessment form | 01/17/2024 | |
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| Unaccompanied Minors and D/AFN | 10/09/2025 | |
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Class Timing 2609