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What Is CERT? Citizens trained who assist communities in taking care of themselves in the aftermath of a major disaster when first responders are initially unavailable. CERTs do not replace a first responder’s capability, but serve as an important supplement to it. CERT members are considered “Good Samaritans” and are covered under the Volunteer Protection Act. CERT members do not have any authority beyond serving as “Good Samaritan” when helping others.

Responsibilities Of a CERT

Goals & Objectives To protect your community from natural and man-made disasters. To enable neighborhood and workplace teams to prepare for and respond effectively to an event until professional responders arrive. Your Picture

Cert Curriculum  Emergency Preparedness  Fire Safety  Emergency Medical Operations  Light Search and Rescue  CERT Organization  Disaster Psychology  CERTs & Terrorism  Course Review &  Disaster Simulation

Program Components  Emergency Preparedness…. 2 ½ hours  Fire Safety…………………1 ½ hours……. 1 hour hands-on  Emergency Medical Part 1………………….2 ½ hands-on  Emergency Medical Part 2………………….2 ½ hands-on  Light SAR…………………1 hour………… 1 ½ hands-on  CERT Organization……….1 ¾  Disaster Psychology……….. ¾  Terrorism & CERT………..2 hours………… ½ hands-on  Course Review & Disaster Simulation…………………1 hour………….1 ½ hands-on

CERTs Also Learn How To: Shelter-in-place Prepare a disaster kit

Impact On INFRASTURCTURE Damage to roads Slows first responders Damage to communications Unable to phone for help, Can’t alert first responders Damage to utilities Increase risk of fire, Inadequate water supply, Increase risk to public health

Course Overview  Identify and reduce potential hazards in home and community  Turning off utilities  Putting out small fires  First-aid & CPR  Light SAR  Work as a team  Comfort those in need  Prepare a disaster plan.

CERT CERT MAKE IT YOUR OWN EMPHASIS:  FLOODS  WINTERSTORMS  POWEROUTAGES  ICE STORMS  EARTHQUAKES  TRAIN ACCIDENTS  CHEMICAL SPILLS  HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENTS  OR?

Funding Becoming self-sustaining Becoming self-sustaining Collaborating with a non-profit Collaborating with a non-profit Accept donations Accept donations Apply for grants Apply for grants Belong to a Citizen Corps Council Belong to a Citizen Corps Council

Summary CERTs are among a variety of agencies and personnel who cooperate to provide assistance in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency. CERT curriculum can be modified to meet the needs of the community CERT training assist in the function of the communities infrastructure