City-wide CERT/ARES Drill
October 24, 2026

Benedict (Net Control) and Guillaume (scribe) take messages from field operators at CERT command posts.

Kelly (shift supervisor) and crew are happy with results at the end of the drill.

Stephanie and John (CERTs) observe as Kevin prepares a message.

Monta Loma CERTs set up their Command Post.

Vladimir and son Bill hook up the GMRS radio.

Itzhak (left) uses a hand-held radio for voice messages and Stiv (right) runs the Monta Loma packet station.

Bob Maitland speaks to the CERTs gathered at Cuesta Park.

Hugo, CERT leader for Cuesta Park, speaks to the CERTs.

Tim (left) was the packet operator at Cuesta Park and Lawrence handled voice communications.

The Saint Francis Acres CERTs make plans for surveying the neighborhood.

Donna and Dave run the packet system from inside the shed at Saint Francis Acres CERT.

Donna and Dave enjoyed working together, taking turns as voice or packet operator.

Varsity Park CERT leaders Kathy and Allan wait for the CERTs to return from surveying the neighborhood.

Dave operates the packet system for the Varsity Park CERT.

Erez did voice communications for Varsity Park CERT. He and Dave set up far apart so their radio antennas didn't interfere with each other.

Erez brought his own equipment for the drill, including power.