2026 July Day@DOT Emergency Canteen & Disaster Feeding Operations (Open)

Emergency Canteen & Disaster Feeding Operations is a 3‑hour, hands‑on CERT course module that introduces citizens to the fundamentals of providing safe, efficient food and hydration support during emergencies and disasters. Participants learn how disaster canteens operate, basic food safety principles in austere conditions, volunteer roles and limitations, and how feeding operations integrate into the broader emergency response system. The course emphasizes practical skills, situational awareness, and coordination with professional responders and nonprofit partners to support community resilience during incidents ranging from earthquakes and fires to extended power outages and neighborhood disruptions