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