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For the
(Your name)
Community
Emergency
Response
Team
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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.
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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
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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:
Prepare a
disaster kit
Shelter-in-place
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
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CERT
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
EMPHASIS:
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FLOODS
WINTERSTORMS
POWEROUTAGES
ICE STORMS
EARTHQUAKES
TRAIN ACCIDENTS
CHEMICAL SPILLS
HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL INCIDENTS
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Funding
Becoming self-sustaining
Collaborating with a non-profit
Accept donations
Apply for grants
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