Research & Education
Use this page as a plain-language starting point for trusted public information. Resource labels are grouped by topic so residents, families, and volunteers can quickly find household preparedness guidance, community awareness education, and training references, then confirm details directly with the official local source.
National guidance for getting involved in community readiness and CERT-related participation.
Ready.gov, Get Involved (CERT and community preparedness)Step-by-step checklist guidance for assembling and maintaining a home emergency kit.
Ready.gov, Build a KitCourse search for household and community basic response training.
American Red Cross, Take a Class (First Aid / CPR)Public training information focused on immediate bleeding control actions.
Stop the BleedNational-level neighborhood watch education guidance and community support resources.
National Neighborhood Watch program resourcesOfficial city program details for volunteer roles, eligibility, and application information.
City of Sacramento volunteer program detailsOfficial county volunteer services page for role, onboarding, and participation information.
Sacramento County volunteer services informationCentral source for public-safety publications, programs, and educational materials.
U.S. DOJ COPS Office education portalSearchable public-information resource listings for training and reference use.
COPS Office resource library