West Sacramento CERT

03/05/2026

Daylight saving time is the perfect reminder to — check your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed.

A quick test could save lives! For more details, visit nfpa.org/smokealarms

03/05/2026

Time to Spring Forward!!!

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With many newer smoke alarms featuring 10-year batteries, the messaging around smoke alarms and batteries has evolved.

As begins this Sunday, remember to adjust your clocks and check your smoke alarm batteries—only if needed. Don't forget to test your alarms monthly.

Learn more at nfpa.org/smokealarms.

12/21/2025

With the Pineapple Express coming through, the Sacramento river will be high. No worries. The projected outlook is good. Water levels should start to recede on December 29th.

11/12/2025

A slow moving atmospheric river/upper low will bring threats of heavy rainfall to California. The threat will persist over a couple of days as the system may slow down across the region, particularly over portions of Southern California.

11/12/2025

Beware of heavy rain in areas. Flash flooding is possible. Stay informed.
Be safe. Be prepared. Be CERT.

A slow moving atmospheric river/upper low will bring threats of heavy rainfall to California. The threat will persist over a couple of days as the system may slow down across the region, particularly over portions of Southern California.

10/28/2025

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Happy National First Responder Day to all of you heroes!

10/13/2025

10/10/2025

Tips to prevent lithium-ion battery fires

10/10/2025

10/07/2025

Always charge devices with lithium-ion batteries on a hard, flat surface such as a table or counter. Charging on soft surfaces like a bed or couch can trap heat and start a fire.

Learn more at fpw.org/battery