Ready Oakland (Community of Oakland Emergency Response [CORE]
Communities of Oakland Respond to Emergencies (CORE) is a free emergency preparedness and response training program of the Oakland Fire Department. CORE provides free emergency preparedness training for individuals, neighborhood groups and community‐based organizations in Oakland.
- 2025 CORE Program Outreach, Training, & Exercise Calendar
Outreach & Engagement
In addition to signing up for AC Alert, here are some other resources and ways to get connected and learn more:
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- Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Council (EMADPC)
- CORE Program Executive Committee
- Community Organizing | Before, During, and After an Emergency
- Local Roadmaps to Community Resilience Project
Training
How we prepare for and respond to emergencies has changed. In order to make sure that we are employing the most current and best practices, we have expanded the CORE Program training offerings to include additional and advanced training types. Check out the training courses below to learn more about how you can develop the skills needed to better serve yourself, your family, and community.
Please Note: Due to changes in the CORE Program's overall structure, "CORE Training" via the familiar three module series [CORE I, II, III], is no longer available. Review Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ's]
Hands-on Drills & Exercises
Ready, Oakland? The CORE Program is here to help you practice. See below for upcoming opportunities to show off your skills!
- Citywide Emergency Drills & Exercises
- Regional Emergency Drill & Exercises
Invest in the CORE Program!
Our public dashboard is still in development. Stay informed and subscribe to our quarterly program updates.
FAQ
We'll always do our best to keep you informed!
CORE Program Team
We're a small but mighty team! Get to know us!
Meet Your CORE Program Team
The CORE Program Needs Your Support! Contact us to learn about immediate opportunities to volunteer/support ongoing CORE Program projects.