LB CERT - Naples

27/10/2026

2 pallets of sandbags available NOW at the Fountain! Please take only what you need.

Get prepared, Naples!

15/11/2024

The winds are gusting and the power’s cutting out… though not unusual, it still seems to take us by surprise. The “go-to” resource for all things outage related is the SCE Outage Center https://www.sce.com/outage-center. You can report an outage, find out when your power will be restored, or learn about the different types of outages, including why they happen and how best to prepare for them. You can also sign up to receive alerts, get tips that help you and your family stay safe during an outage, and quickly connect to important resources should you require additional assistance during an outage emergency.

Here are a couple of quick tips when an outage occurs…

🔌 STAY CLEAR OF ANY DOWNED POWER LINES OUTSIDE – AND WATER POOLED AROUND THEM.

🔌 When your WiFi is out, turning off the WiFi connection on your cellular device may make texting easier.

🔌 Limit opening your refrigerator and freezer to maintain the cold temperature longer.

🔌 Unplug sensitive electronic devices before power is restored to prevent damage from surges.

Go to the SCE Outage Center for many more tips about preparing for planned and unplanned outages. And don’t forget to use your Naples Emergency Preparedness Guide for additional resources and to create your own plan. You can download a copy at www.naplesislands.org/cert.

07/06/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUaxt8OlT3o

It's National CPR/AED Awareness Week! As we reach the end of this important week, take a few minutes to watch this quick video on the lifesaving impact of CPR. Understanding how to perform CPR can make a monumental difference in emergency situations. Our LB CERT-Naples team has learned these crucial skills. You can too.

The power to save a life is truly in your hands. 👐🫀
Stay prepared, stay informed, and potentially save a life!


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23/03/2024

Hey Naples! Tsunami Awareness Week serves as an annual reminder to refresh the community’s tsunami knowledge and emergency preparedness. The public can participate by familiarizing themselves with the following preparedness tips and resources:

* Stay Alert. Sign up for Alert Long Beach, the City’s emergency notification system. Residents living in the inundation/flood zone who are enrolled in Alert Long Beach will receive test notifications during Tsunami Awareness Week.

* Know Your Zone. Residents can find out if they live or work in the inundation/flood zone and plan an evacuation route by visiting the My Hazards webpage, presented by Cal OES, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

* Make a Plan. Determine with your family and/or place of work a meeting place should you need to evacuate, and establish a communications plan (English, Spanish) to stay connected, should you be separated. Residents are also encouraged to do a tsunami walk to practice their evacuation route with family and neighbors and practice what to do in the event of an earthquake and tsunami.

* Learn the Signs. Tsunamis often have warning signs such as an earthquake, a loud roar from the ocean, or an unusual ocean behavior, such as a sudden rise or wall of water or sudden draining of water showing the ocean floor.

* Be Ready to Evacuate. After receiving a tsunami warning from public officials or seeing the signs of a tsunami, get off the beach, out of the inundation zone and move to higher ground.

* Get Connected. Follow on social media for Tsunami Awareness Week information and year-round preparedness tips.

* Prepare a Go-Bag. Residents should have a go-bag ready to evacuate when the need arises. The bag should contain essential items necessary for each family member and pets to be safe, comfortable and self-sustaining for up to five days.

More information about California Tsunami Week, including additional information, resources and list of events, is available at www.TsunamiZone.org

To learn more about CERT or find out who your Block Captain is, visit us at NaplesIslands.org/CERT

15/03/2024

On Tuesday night, nearly 30 members of our CERT Team were privileged to visit the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and hear from Director Reggie Harrison about how government officials and key partners, including CERT, collaborate to address disasters impacting the City. In addition to being a great learning experience, it was inspiring to hear Director Harrison acknowledge our efforts in Naples and the importance of our partnership. As he emphasized, “Neighbors helping Neighbors" is the key to saving lives in a disaster.

In addition to the EOC, we toured the 911 Call Center (police and fire), which handles over half a million calls each year! Calls were being received and handled by a handful of unsung heroes as we walked along the sidelines of their workspace. It was truly impressive to see and learn how response systems work together to make us safer.

Email us at [email protected] to learn more about CERT and ways to volunteer.

07/03/2024

Beautiful day on Naples. Check out the new NIA page. Please follow and tag us #️⃣ & @ ⬇️
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01/01/2024

2024 starts off strong! January 1st @ 8:27am. 🫨 Let's stay safe. Do you know who is your block captain? DM your street # and name & we'll tell you.

01/11/2023

FREE EVENT: Hands Down the Most Fun you can have preparing for a disaster! Emergency preparedness fair, activities for all & family fun & picnic. Games, Prizes, Music, Expert tips, Demonstrations, Long Beach Fire Department and Trucks, Prep Market & more!

Bring your own picnic or pre-order your Naples Ribs catered picnic buffet - $10/Adults & $6/Kids - 11am-1pm.

Includes BBQ sliders, Luau Chicken Skewers, Louisiana Hot Sausage Bites, Garden Salad, Mac & Cheese, Slaw, BBQ Beans, Cornbread, Cookies, and Brownies. Pre-order your Naples picnic by Thursday, Nov. 2nd (food ticket sales not available on site)

ORDER HERE: https://www.naplesislands.org/shop

- Public event for all of our Long Beach neighbors
- Learn about CPR
- Emergency pet supplies
- Tour 20+ info booths
- Snag cool prizes and swag
- Recycling available for batteries and fire extinguishers

25/10/2023

Did you find your Naples Island Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide on your door step (if you live in Naples)? Keep this guide for your reference. And look 👀 there’s a flyer inside for Naples READY Fest on November 4th. See you there! Don’t forget your picnic!