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CAL TERRA provides a safe environment for people by providing a quality response in: fire prevention/ protection, law enforcement services and support, and EMS while maintaining a level of training to provide assistance to tribal and non-Tribal people.

10/01/2026

🎉 CAL TERRA IS CELEBRATING 15 YEARS! 🎉

We’re incredibly excited to share the October 2026 CAL TERRA Newsletter, our special 15th Anniversary Edition!

Fifteen years. One question. Thousands of steps forward.

CAL TERRA’s story began in October 2011 after a Tribal youth was injured at a ceremonial ground, two hours from the nearest hospital. The Elders asked a simple but powerful question:

What can we do now to better care for our people when something happens? Fifteen years later, we’re still guided by that same commitment to our people and communities.

🌄 Where It All Began
Discover the story behind CAL TERRA and how one incident, the wisdom of our Elders, and a commitment to preparedness started a 15-year journey.

🤝 Growing Together, Training with Purpose
We celebrate the participants, instructors, Tribal communities, responders, educators, organizations, and partners who have helped turn training into something bigger.

🛤️ The Road Ahead
Our story is far from finished. We’re looking ahead to the next generation, new partnerships, new challenges, and new opportunities to serve.

❤️ This anniversary belongs to everyone who helped us get here. To our Elders who asked the first question, our Board and Command Staff, instructors, volunteers, Tribal communities, partners, students, responders, and everyone who has supported this work: THANK YOU.

🎂 Happy 15th Anniversary, CAL TERRA!

Here’s to honoring where we came from and building what comes next.

📖 Read the 15th Anniversary Edition: https://calterra.org/newsletter

09/01/2026

📡 The September CAL TERRA Newsletter is here! 📡

What happens when the systems we rely on every day suddenly stop working?

This month’s issue is all about practical preparedness for those moments, when cell service disappears, water becomes unsafe, families are separated, or the tools we normally depend on are unavailable.

Here’s what’s inside:

📵 When the Signal Disappears: Cell service can fail when we need it most. Learn how radios, written contacts, battery backups, meeting locations, and neighborhood connections can keep you connected.

💧 Before You Sip: Not every water advisory means the same thing. We break down boil-water, do-not-drink, and do-not-use notices, and what your household should do when one is issued.

📍 Meet Me Here: Finding Your Way Back: If your family is separated when disaster strikes, where will you meet? Learn how to create neighborhood and out-of-area reunion points everyone knows.

September’s message is simple: Don’t rely on a single system, a single device, or a single plan.

Build backups. Make a plan. Talk about it with the people you love. Because when the unexpected happens, knowing what comes next can make all the difference.

📖 Read the September issue: https://calterra.org/newsletter

08/01/2026

☀️ The August CAL TERRA Newsletter is here! ☀️

Summer hazards can escalate quickly, but strong planning, trusted partnerships, and community awareness can make a lifesaving difference. This month’s issue explores extreme heat, emergency fuel and water planning, shared preparedness, and the people behind effective situational awareness.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

🌡️ When Summer Becomes a Crisis
Extreme heat is more than uncomfortable weather. Learn why effective heat response must include accessible cooling centers, transportation, wellness checks, hydration, worker protections, and outreach to those most at risk.

⛽ Emergency Fuel Planning
Fuel availability can determine whether ambulances, generators, evacuation buses, and response vehicles keep moving. Discover why fuel planning is essential to maintaining critical services during a disaster.

🤝 Prepared Together: Emergency Management Starts with All of Us
Families, employees, volunteers, businesses, Tribal governments, nonprofits, and community organizations all have important roles in building resilience.

💧 When Water Systems Fail
Explore the importance of backup water supplies, clear boil-water notices, alternate distribution sites, and coordinated planning to protect public health.

👀 The Human Side of Situational Awareness
Technology provides data, but people provide context. Learn how field observations, dispatch reports, community knowledge, and trusted relationships help decision-makers understand what is truly happening on the ground.

🎓 Train with Purpose. Lead with Impact. Build Your Future.
CAL TERRA’s hands-on programs combine recognized certifications with real-world training to prepare future responders, environmental stewards, and community leaders.

Resilience is built before disaster strikes. It grows through planning, communication, trusted relationships, and people who are ready to look out for one another.

📖 Read the August issue: https://calterra.org/newsletter

07/01/2026

🚨 The July CAL TERRA Disaster Digest is here!

This month, we are looking beyond the usual disaster topics and focusing on real risks that affect families, responders, organizations, and communities in everyday life.

Inside this issue:

🎆 Fireworks and the Day-After Disaster: Burns, eye injuries, poor air quality, frightened pets, ER visits, and the strain on 911 and first responders.

📱 Faster Than the Sirens: How Disaster Rumors Put Lives at Risk
Fake evacuation posts, false shelter locations, AI-generated disaster images, donation scams, and how to verify before you share.

☀️ Solar Storms, Real-World Disruptions: A fresh look at space weather and how solar storms can impact GPS, communications, satellites, and the power grid.

Preparedness is not just about responding to disasters. It is about recognizing risks early, making safer choices, and protecting the people and communities we serve.

Read the July CAL TERRA Disaster Digest and share it with someone who cares about safety, resilience, and emergency preparedness.

📖 Read the July issue: https://calterra.org/newsletter

06/01/2026

This Pride Month, CAL TERRA celebrates the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. We believe that unity makes our communities stronger, our workplaces better, and our future brighter.

As we continue our mission of service, preparedness, and community resilience, we stand alongside all people in creating spaces where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

06/01/2026

🌟 The June CAL TERRA Newsletter is here! 🌟

This month, we're exploring the intersection of technology, preparedness, and resilience. From cyber threats to hazardous materials response and the enduring value of analog tools, this issue highlights how communities can stay ready in an increasingly complex world.

Here's what's inside:

💻 When Hackers Strike: The New Face of Disaster
Cyberattacks are no longer just IT problems. Learn why emergency managers now view cyber incidents as disasters that can disrupt hospitals, utilities, government services, and public safety.

🔐 Cyber Safety Starts With You
Simple steps like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and phishing awareness can dramatically reduce your cyber risk.

📘 ERG Book vs. WISER App: Is WISER Actually Wiser?
A practical look at two essential hazmat response tools and why the best responders know how to use both.

🔥 Watch Duty: Real-Time Wildfire Awareness
Discover why Watch Duty has become one of the most trusted wildfire information tools for evacuation updates, fire perimeters, road closures, and situational awareness.

📄 Preparedness: Paper or Pixels?
In an age of apps and AI, analog tools still matter. Learn why paper maps, printed plans, weather radios, and field guides remain critical fail-safe resources during emergencies.

🎓 Train with Purpose. Lead with Impact.
Explore CAL TERRA's hands-on training programs that help build responders, environmental stewards, and community leaders through real-world certifications and field experience.

Preparedness isn't about choosing old technology or new technology. It's about building resilient systems that work when it matters most.

📖 Read the June issue: https://calterra.org/newsletter

05/06/2026

Discover how your business can support community resilience and emergency management. Visit our website at calterra.org to explore resources and services designed to strengthen preparedness for Tribal communities and beyond. Learn more about our mission and how we're building a safer, more prepared future together.

05/01/2026

🌿 The May CAL TERRA Newsletter Is Here! 🌿

We’re excited to share the latest release of Surviving the Storm: The Disaster Defense Digest, filled with practical tips to help families, homes, and communities stay safer, stronger, and more prepared.

This month’s issue includes:

✅ Shield Your Space
Simple home-hardening upgrades that can help protect your home from wildfire, storms, and flying embers.

✅ Refresh Your Readiness
A spring reminder to update your emergency kit with fresh supplies, medications, batteries, documents, and seasonal gear.

✅ Rooted in Resilience
How Earth Day, land stewardship, healthy ecosystems, and Tribal knowledge all connect to disaster preparedness.

✅ Stay Informed, Stay Safe
Why emergency alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, Wireless Emergency Alerts, and local Tribal alert systems matter before disaster strikes.

✅ Small Space, Big Risks
A quick safety check for the hidden hazards under your kitchen sink, from chemical storage to leaks and mold.

✅ Get Certs…!
Learn more about CAL TERRA’s hands-on training programs in emergency response, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

Preparedness does not have to feel overwhelming. Sometimes it starts with one small step: checking your kit, cleaning your gutters, signing up for alerts, or taking the next training that helps you lead when it matters most.

To read our newsletter online, please visit: https://calterra.org/newsletter

04/01/2026

🌿 The April CAL TERRA Newsletter is here! 🌿

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your readiness and take simple steps that make a real difference. This month’s issue is all about preparedness, resilience, and protecting what matters most.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• 🧰 Refresh Your Emergency Kit
Update supplies, swap seasonal items, and make sure your household is ready for spring storms and outages.

• 🏠 Shield Your Space
Small home upgrades like sealing gaps and clearing defensible space can help protect your home from wildfire and wind.

• 🌎 Rooted in Resilience
Earth Day is more than a moment, it’s a reminder that caring for the land strengthens disaster preparedness and community safety.

• 📡 Stay Informed, Stay Safe
Learn how alert systems like WEA, NOAA, and Tribal alerts help you act fast when it matters most.

• 🚰 Small Space, Big Risks
Don’t overlook what’s under your sink, hidden hazards like chemicals, leaks, and mold can impact your home’s safety.

• 🎓 Train with Purpose
Build real-world skills, earn certifications, and step into a pathway that strengthens both your future and your community.

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated. Small actions today create stronger outcomes tomorrow.

📖 Read the full April issue here: https://calterra.org/newsletter

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6083 N. Figarden Drive, PMB 605
Fresno, CA
93722

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http://www.calterra.org/

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