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Trailer Estates CERT
2501 Rose Ave.
Bradenton, Fl. 34207

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Trailer Estates CERT upcoming events

Ham Radio Traing
February 3, 7, 10, 14, 2025
In a time of disaster HAM radio communications with the county are critical. Licensing with the FCC requires a test passage. This class from 6 to 7 PM on each of the days listed prepares the students for the test with a high rate of passage. A $5 fee is requested to cover the costs of materials that the instructor provides and can be used for reference after passing the test. He is a retired college professor with much experience teaching, email Dan Smith to enroll.
Breakfast Ticket Sales
February 5, 2025
Purchase tickets for the breakfast on February 10 before they sell out. Ticket sales start on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 10 AM to noon at the Trailer Estates Post Office until they are sold out. See February 10 for breakfast details.
CERT Breakfast
February 10, 2025
A fund-raiser for CERT, residents enjoy a full breakfast including made-to-order eggs, drinks and cinnamon rolls from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the Post Office for this event to be held in the north recreation hall. Look for sales of tickets on Facebook the week before.
  • Biscuits and gravy
  • Made to order omelets
  • Pancakes
  • Homemade blueberry syrup
  • Breakfast casserole
  • Grits
  • Panera Bread rolls and bagels
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Coffee (Regular and Decaf)
  • Orange Juice
CERT Training
February 18-20, 24-26
Training is open to any area resident that wants to be a trained Community Emegency Response Team (CERT) member. Your certification will be recognized nationwide. At the completion you will be issued a badge identification and CERT backpack. Training includes First Aid, search and rescue, light fire fighting skills and psychology in treating victims after a disaster. Instructors are trained in all aspects with sessions from experts in nursing and fire fighting from local fire districts. The training will be conducted at the Cedar Hammock fire training facility at 6601 53rd Avenue West in Bradenton from 10AM to 2PM each day. Complete the registration in order to be enrolled in this life-changing opportunity as a Neighbor Helping Neighbor.
Regular Meeting
Basic Fist Aid
February 19, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation: Sharon Litschauer delivers a 15-minute presentation on basic first aid to save lives starting at 10 AM. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Breakfast Ticket Sales
March 5, 2025
Purchase tickets for the breakfast on March 10 before they sell out. Ticket sales start on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 10 AM to noon at the Trailer Estates Post Office until they are sold out. See March 10 for breakfast details.
CERT Breakfast
March 10, 2025
A fund-raiser for CERT, residents enjoy a full breakfast including made-to-order eggs, drinks and cinnamon rolls from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the Post Office for this event to be held in the north recreation hall. Look for sales of tickets on Facebook the week before.
  • Biscuits and gravy
  • Made to order omelets
  • Pancakes
  • Homemade blueberry syrup
  • Breakfast casserole
  • Grits
  • Panera Bread rolls and bagels
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Coffee (Regular and Decaf)
  • Orange Juice
Regular Meeting
General Safety
March 19, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation: This presentation will cover the basics of general safety and programs that Manatee County provides to residents, starting at 10 AM. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Breakfast Ticket Sales
April 9, 2025
Purchase tickets for the breakfast on April 14 before they sell out. Ticket sales start on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 10 AM to noon at the Trailer Estates Post Office until they are sold out. See April 14 for breakfast details.
CERT Breakfast
April 14, 2025
A fund-raiser for CERT, residents enjoy a full breakfast including made-to-order eggs, drinks and cinnamon rolls from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the Post Office for this event to be held in the north recreation hall. Look for sales of tickets on Facebook the week before.
  • Biscuits and gravy
  • Made to order omelets
  • Pancakes
  • Homemade blueberry syrup
  • Breakfast casserole
  • Grits
  • Panera Bread rolls and bagels
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Coffee (Regular and Decaf)
  • Orange Juice
Regular Meeting
April 16, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
Disaster Communications
May 21, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation: Trailer Estates CERT communicators discuss radio communications within the community and the county to provide emergency services to residents of Trailer Estates, starting at 10 AM. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
June 18, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
July 16, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
August 20, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
September 17, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
October 15, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
November 19, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
December 17, 2025
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.
Regular Meeting
Basic Fist Aid
January 21, 2026
Special 15 minute presentation (TBA): A 15-minute presentation starting at 10 AM TBA. The regular meeting of CERT in the Trailer Estates recreation center follows. This training and meeting are free, open to the public and no reservations are required.

Meetings:

Board meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10AM in the recreation hall of Trailer Estates.

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