Trailer Estates CERT Team

06/08/2026

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Looking for something different to do this weekend?

Join our Emergency Management team for a Hurricane Preparedness Presentation and Tour of the Emergency Operations Center. You'll learn how Manatee County prepares for emergencies, what residents should know before a storm and get a behind-the-scenes look at the EOC.

Hurricane season is underway, so now is the perfect time to make sure you're prepared.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4lIExdq

06/03/2026

Please see the attached flyer of a evening CERT Basic class. The class must have a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 25 students.

The next scheduled Basic CERT class will be offered by Lakewood Ranch CERT in late September, check ww.lwrcert.org for information.

06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

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05/29/2026

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Hurricane season is here and we want to help you get prepared. In this guide, we talk with the Spectrum Bay News 9 meteorologists, local emergency officials and residents who are preparing themselves to be ready for whatever this season brings us. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/05/28/tampa-bay-s-complete-guide-to-storm-season-2026

05/27/2026

We extend our gratitude to all attendees of our inaugural hurricane expo. The showcased vehicles and exhibit tables were truly impressive, and we appreciate the valuable information made available.

With approximately 100 attendees, the event demonstrated considerable interest in hurricane preparedness.

Discussions have commenced regarding a 2027 Expo, which would feature additional partners, increased involvement from CERT teams, and a larger venue.

Once again, thank you for your participation in enhancing our community's disaster preparedness.

05/24/2026

Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to the Hurricane Expo this Tuesday evening .

05/22/2026

And that’s a wrap of the CERT Train the Trainer course, now we have 17 new instructors in six Counties.

05/19/2026

The Hurricane Expo is just a week away. Please come and learn from the experts on how to prepare for and recover from Hurricanes.

Invite your friends, family and neighbors.

05/18/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

Manatee County Emergency Management and the School District of Manatee County - is conducting a School Reunification Exercise and would like to invite your CERT members to participate.

Date: June 23

Time: 9:00 AM – approximately 10:00 AM

Location: Braden River Middle School

This exercise will simulate a tornado touchdown at the school. We are seeking approximately 20 volunteers to serve as student role players, allowing first responders to practice triage, care, and reunification operations in a realistic environment.

This is a great opportunity for CERT members to:

Support first responder training

Gain exposure to emergency response operations

Contribute to community preparedness efforts

Volunteers will be accepted on an RSVP basis via email, and participation will be confirmed once capacity is reached.

If you and any members of your team are interested, please reply with the names of members who would like to participate – No later than Wednesday, June 10th.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support of emergency preparedness in Manatee County.

Thank you,





Joel Richmond, FPEM

Deputy Chief

Manatee County Emergency Management

Office 941-749-3500 ext. 1672

Cell 941-718-9010

[email protected]



Manatee County Emergency Management

P.O. Box 1000

Bradenton, Florida 34206