. Community Emergency Response Team

Red Flag Days Teams CERT assists the LAFD from Linda Underwood for www.cert-la.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDITOR'S NOTE: for more information about the wonderful CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and the vollunteer programs run by the Los Angeles Fire Deptartment please be sure to see Los Angeles Community Policing's page "All about CERT".

At All Times, Service Above Self

Red Flag Days Teams

In an attempt to increase public safety, the Los Angeles Fire Department and Department of Transportation have created a program to remove illegally parked vehicles in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Several months ago, Station Commanders were asked to survey their districts and identify critical areas where parked vehicles could delay citizens trying to evacuate and fire companies attempting to gain access during a Brush Incident. Station Commanders were asked to identify areas such as very narrow roads, hairpin turns, tight curves, and key intersections that if not cleared of vehicles would create a choke point.

The LAFD is requesting the assistance of CERT volunteers to support them in notifying the public regarding the RED FLAG No Parking Priority Program. Help will be required when a Red Flag Day is declared for Los Angeles City. Only Battalions 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17 & 18 will be affected, but volunteers from any Battalion can help.

How often are Red Flag Days implemented in Los Angeles City?

On average, 3-7 days per year, usually August-September.

When would CERT help?

It is anticipated CERT would help from 0700-1000 (7am-10am) on each declared Red Flag Day. It is possible that CERT would be asked to help the prior evenings.

What will CERT do to help?

CERT has been asked to assist the Fire Department by placing informational notices on vehicles in the affected areas. LAFD Engine Companies will also be placing notices.

Get more information and fill out the form at http://www.cert-la.com/red-flag-days.htm if you are at least eighty percent sure of your commitment. It is understood that circumstances can arise that prevent your participation, but it is important the Fire Department can count on you.

If you signed up on a CERT Community Meeting for this, please sign up  again.

Thank you.
Linda Underwood for www.cert-la.com

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