IRVINE, CA (September 5, 2012):  On Saturday, September 8, 2012, volunteers from the Irvine Police Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be at 14 shopping centers throughout Irvine to provide information to shoppers that could potentially save their lives during an emergency.

The volunteers will distribute information on how families can stay safe during a crisis such as a natural disaster. CERT members will walk shopping centers, set up tables and hand out important information about preparedness. They will also have information about how community members can join the CERT program and be part of the solution for their neighborhoods during a critical emergency.  The volunteer mobilization has been organized to support National Preparedness Month. 

IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
One Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 724-7000  www.irvinepd.org
"Working In Partnership with the Community"

INTEGRITY - QUALITY SERVICE - ACCOUNTABILITY - RESPECT

The City of Irvine has a population of more than 212,000, spans 65 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange County Great Park – the first great metropolitan park of the 21st century.  For more information, please visit www.cityofirvine.org.