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Community Emergency Response Team Westminster Water Division

The West Orange County Community Emergency Response Team or CERT Program is comprised of those who live or work in Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Westminster and their attached communities. The CERT Academy is a 20 hour course and fills up quickly so reserve your seat early by pre-registering at www.westcountycert.com.

The West County CERT Program’s primary purpose is to educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact them at home, at work, or at play. The CERT Basic Training covers basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members are better able to assist their family, neighborhood or workplace following an event when first responders (paramedics, fire, and police) are not immediately available to help. In an emergency, CERT teaches you to take care of your personal safety first, then your family, and then those around you. It is important to know what to do to protect ourselves and our family members before, during, and after an emergency event.

Once the basic CERT training has been completed CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking an active role in emergency preparedness projects, bi-monthly Team pot-luck dinners and other events like the Westminster Tet Parade. These events help to build Team comradery, keep members up to date, and refine the skills taught in the basic training.

To discover more visit www.westcountycert.com or call (714) 548-3211.

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services

RACES are Public-safety volunteers which are licensed Amateur Radio Operators that are trained to assist local government during time of emergency and disaster or for routine events and activities. They are trained and certified to provide public-safety communications support. Westminster RACES are looking for licensed Ham Radio Operators to perform vital volunteer communications during Westminster Community Events and Disaster or Emergency Incidents.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the City of Westminster RACES, please contact RACES Chief Radio Officer Adam Valek, N6HVC @ (714) 305-9026 or via email at adam.n6hvc@gmail.com, for further information.

wAtEr cuStomEr SErVicE

For water billing, rates, charges, turn-on/off services

Call (714) 894-2796

Monday - Friday | 7:30am – 4:30pm

For water main breaks, leaks, quality, or pressure problems

Call (714) 895-2876

Monday - Friday | 6:30am – 5:00pm

For after hours and weekend water emergencies

Call the Westminster Police Department (714) 808-3315 wAtEr rEStriction uPDAtE

The City of Westminster remains at a level 1 Water Supply Shortage due to California’s water supply shortage. In addition to the permanent water restrictions A Level 1 Water Supply Shortage has been activated.

During April 1st through October 31st watering of landscape, lawn or other areas with potable water will be limited to four days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Watering Day Watering Day

Thursday Friday Saturday Watering Day Watering Day

BE A wEStminStEr wAtEr wArrior

What’s a Westminster Water Warrior? A Westminster Water Warrior is a resident who is determined to save as much water as possible and spreads the message to their friends and neighbors. Water Warriors save water at home, work, school, everywhere they go!

Here are some of the Top Water Warrior Tips: Reduce your shower time by two (2) minutes. Just • a two minute reduction results in a saving of almost 3,000 gallons a year for a household of four. While waiting for your shower to heat up, save the • water in a bucket and use it on plants or for your pets.

Repair leaks, especially toilet leaks. A • leaking toilet can waste 20 gallons of water a day. Try replacing the flapper, it’s usually the water wasting culprit.