The Big Bear Valley Mountain Mutual Aid Association is made up of public and private sector agencies in the Big Bear Valley area, and has been in place for over 20 years. The purpose of the association is disaster preparedness and management. The Big Bear Valley Mountain Mutual Aid Association Citizen Corps Sub-Council is primarily interested in the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) program, and will be working with the mutual aid association during times of disasters or other needs utilizing C.E.R.T. The Big Bear Valley Mountain Mutual Aid Citizen Corps Sub-Council will be operating under the guidance of San Bernardino County.