Lamorinda CERT Program Unit 6 – CERT Organization Lamorinda CERT - Unit 6 4/26/2017 Lamorinda CERT Program Unit 6 – CERT Organization Released: 10 January 2016 Rev. 16 October 2015

Community Emergency Response Team Lamorinda CERT - Unit 6 4/26/2017 Community Emergency Response Team Personal safety is ALWAYS the number one priority Work as a team Wear personal protective equipment…gloves, helmet, goggles, N95 mask and boots The CERT goal is to do the Greatest Good for the Greatest Number Hope for the best but plan for the worst Rev. 16 October 2015

Purpose of On-Scene Management Maintain physical safety of disaster workers Maintain mental well being of disaster workers Provide clear leadership and organizational structure Improve effectiveness of rescue efforts

Need for CERT Organization Incident Command System provides: Well-defined management structure Manageable span of control Common terminology Effective communication Consolidated action plans Comprehensive resource management Accountability

Objectives of CERT Organization Identifies the scope of the incident What is the problem? Determines an overall strategy What can CERT do, and will they do it? Deploys resources Who is going to do what? Documents actions and results If you didn’t write it down, it didn’t happen

CERT & ICS INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Provides flexibility of resource management Management Span of Control There are 5 major management activities in ICS Command Operations Planning Logistics Finance/ Administration

ICS Management SPAN OF CONTROL Is between 3 and 7 team members Lamorinda CERT - Unit 6 4/26/2017 ICS Management SPAN OF CONTROL Is between 3 and 7 team members Optimally does not exceed 5 team members Rev. 16 October 2015

ICS Equivalent in Business President Manufacturing Research & Development Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Relations Legal CFO Basic Business Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Manufacturing Research & Development Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Relations Legal CFO Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Manufacturing Research & Development Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Information Officer CFO Legal Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Manufacturing Research & Development Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Legal Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Manufacturing Research & Development Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Operations Research & Development Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Operations Planning Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Operations Planning Sales Human Resources Inventory Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Operations Planning Logistics Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Structure

Business to Disaster Conversion Incident Commander Operations Planning Logistics Finance / Admin Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer Basic ICS Structure

ICS Structure General Staff Command Staff CERT

CERT and ICS Basic CERT ICS CERT Team Leader Operations Section (Incident Commander) Operations Section Planning Logistics Finance/Admin Basic CERT ICS

CERT Structure CERT Leader (Incident Commander) In a disaster response, this person is usually the first person to arrive at the staging area Position may be transferred when a more qualified person arrives Command Post Location established by the CERT Leader for command and control of incident Near, but out of, the disaster scene CERT Leader may appoint Operations, Planning, Logistics, etc. as incident expands A CERT incident may be small or large CERT may be incorporated into a larger ICS structure

Command and Control Incident Commander… “What to do” CERT leader Operations… “How to do it” Manage the teams in the field Logistics… “How to support it” Manage resources, supplies and equipment Planning / Intelligence… “What’s going on” Make incident plans,Collect and display information Administration… “What gets recorded” Collect and compile documentation

ICS – Incident Commander Sets objectives and priorities, has overall responsibility at the incident or event. Establishes the command post Assigns personnel as needed Initially may be responsible for Operations, Plans, Logistics and Administration duties. As event grows the IC will delegate these. Ensures coordination of staff actions and activities ONE MORE FIREFIGHTER SHOULD DO IT

Dealing with the Media Refer media inquiries to CERT Team Leader / IC / PIO Do not let media interfere with CERT goals

CERT Operations Section Medical Group Leader Transportation Team Treatment Teams Morgue Team Supply Teams Search & Rescue S&R Team A S&R Team B S&R Team C XXX Team A Team B Team C

ICS - Operations OPERATIONS Develops the operations tactics Develops the organization structure Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan Directs all resources deployed

ICS - Plans PLANS Develops the action plan to accomplish the objectives defined for the event Collects and evaluates information Maintains resource status on all equipment and personnel during event Maintains incident documentation

ICS - Logistics LOGISTICS Provides resources and all other services needed to support an incident: Personnel Food Communications Facilities Transportation, etc.

ICS - Administration ADMINISTRATION / FINANCE Responsible for costs related to incident Provides accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analyses Rarely needed for CERT

CERT Response CERTs: Take care of themselves, their family, their home With a scribe, survey the neighborhood for injured victims and property damage using a Rapid Needs Assessment form Report the neighborhood status by radio Wait for a mobilization order The greatest good for the greatest number without placing CERT members in harms way

CERT Mobilization CERT Mobilization (When, Where & How) Depending on CERT protocols, CERT members may respond to pre-designated locations ready for assignment CERT IC will develop an organization plan Priorities may change as operation continues Communications must be organized, efficient and effective ICS was developed to assist in the management of incidents of all sizes - Use it CERT Goal: the greatest good for the greatest number of people while maintaining CERT safety

Documentation Under CERT each level of authority is responsible for documentation (Incident Commander, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Administration / Finance)

Documentation Responsibilities CERT Teams provide the Command Post with ongoing information and documentation on: Damage assessment Team status Ongoing needs Command Post documents: Incident status Incident locations, Access routes, Identified hazards Support locations: Staging Area, Treatment/Triage Areas, Morgue

Rapid Needs Assessment Form Lamorinda has a Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) form in use by Police, Fire and CERT. The RNA form is designed to record what is found in each neighborhood. It is recommended that the form be pre-filled with street addresses in your area to aid in the complete and swift assessment of the entire neighborhood.

Pre-filled RNA Form Lamorinda CERT - Unit 6 4/26/2017 Rev. 16 October 2015

CERT Forms Damage Assessment Personnel Resources Sign-In Incident/Assignment Tracking Log Briefing Assignment Victim Treatment Area Record Communications Log Equipment Inventory General Message Forms are in Participant Manual pages 6-20 to 6-28 and on the Lamorinda website http://lamorindacert.org/resources

In The End Calm Heads Prevail Lamorinda CERT - Unit 6 4/26/2017 In The End Calm Heads Prevail Rev. 16 October 2015