Galveston County Community Emergency Response Team

09/07/2026

If you are enjoying this holiday on San Luis Pass, say hello to our CERT family members who are busy reminding visitors to be safe. They can answer questions about RIP Tides, restaurants and a variety of other questions. Operation Safe and Sound is another way CERT serves our community.

09/06/2026

Operation Safe and Sound is one of the many ways CERT serves our community every summer holiday. Today our CERT members patrolled the beaches at The San Luis Pass helping keep our visitors safe. CERT shows people where they can swim safely, explain the hazards of a RIP Tide and answer multiple questions many visitors have. Thanks to everyone who showed up to help this weekend.

09/03/2026

We have a few spaces left in our academy starting September 11. Grab a buddy and join us. Become a vital part of our county response in a disaster.

We offer training free of charge!
🩹 First Aid & CPR
🔥 Fire & Hazard Safety
🔎 Search & Rescue
📡 Emergency Communications
🚁 Drone Operations
🤝 Teamwork & Disaster Response

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09/01/2026

Tropical Storm Edouard is making landfall east of the Sabine Pass. Impacts here in Galveston County are expected to be limited primarily to periods of rain, 3-5 inches possible.

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas and our local, state, and federal partners to monitor the storm and coordinate any response that may be needed.

If you’re out and about this afternoon/evening, please drive carefully. If we see periods of heavy rainfall, remember: Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through a flooded roadway.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Tonight, out of an abundance of caution, we activated our CERT Team on Bolivar Pennisula. Ron picked up the CERT Trailer filled with supplies to assure they were available if needed.

Thanks to The Eagle’s Lodge at Chrystal Beach for the donation of the generator and other supplies. Of course this incident is a great way for us to test our responses and assure our team can be there in a disaster.

Preparedness is peace of mind. 🇺🇸💙

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

Great volunteer opportunity for teens and adults! Join Galveston County CERT and learn how to help your friends and neighbors during a disaster. Our next Academy starts in September at Bayside Regional Park!

During this FEMA certified academy, you will learn how to care for yourself and others during an emergency. You will also have the opportunity to get certified in First Aid and CPR from the American Heart Association at no cost.

Our members serve Galveston County during disasters in a so many ways, there is always a place for new members on our team.

Dates Below:

Sept. 11 (Friday) from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
Sept. 12 (Saturday) from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sept. 13 (Sunday) from 1 pm to 5:00 pm
Sept. 18 (Friday) from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
Sept. 19 (Saturday) from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Details and Sign Up Here:

CERT Academy 2026-3 will take place at the Bayside Regional Park Community Center located at 4833 10th Street, Bacliff, TX 77518. This training is completely free of cost! The training dates and times are as follows: Sept. 11 (Friday) from 6:30 pm to 10 pm Sept. 12 (Saturday) from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm...