Means And Methods Of Helping Others

Community Awareness And Response To Bioterrorism (C.A.R.) Means And Methods Of Helping Others Template: “Old Glory” http://www.presentersuniversity.com

Scope Of This Course
Because there is so much information to know, C.A.R. has produced 4 additional modules on Bioterrorism:
Keeping Calm
Preparing Families and Businesses
Communication during Bioterrorist Disaster
Incident Command System
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Introduction

Learning Objectives
Bio-Terrorism Basics
Becoming A Volunteer
How You Can Help
Where To Train and Affiliate
Introduction Introduction

Bioterrorism Defined
“ Bioterrorism is the intentional use of any living organisms, such as bacteria or viruses, as a weapon”
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.homelandhealth.com/news/consumer/newsreleases//2001-12-17.68.phtml Bioterrorism Basics

We Must Adapt Our Response To Disaster
If we are to survive and be of service, we must:
Prepare ourselves and our households
Affiliate with proper volunteer organizations
Train to meet these challenges
After natural disasters, North Carolinians have traditionally come aid of our neighbors, with chainsaws, covered dinners, clothing and shelter.
We must accept and understand that this approach to Bioterrorism would be hazardous to everyone!
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Bioterrorism Basics

“ People Have Some Basic Denials…” This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members
-6/14/04 Interview with Cathy McHenry, NC Program Manager, (C.E.R.T.) [email_address]
“ It’s not going to happen.
If it happens, it’s not going to happen to me.
If it happens to me, it’s not going to be *that* bad.
If it happens to me and it’s *that* bad, there’s nothing I can do about it anyway.
If it happens to me and it’s *that* bad, “government” will take care of me.”
Bioterrorism Basics

Confronting The Denial With Preparedness!
Before you can help others, there are two things you must have:
A Preparedness Kit
A Family Disaster Plan
To Learn More:
Log onto one of the Preparedness websites such as www.ready.gov
Attend a CAR Module on Preparedness
Contact your Local Red Cross Chapter
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040428.htm Bioterrorism Basics

Incident Command System --Please Help, Don’t Hinder!
The ICS consists of Federal, State and Local Public and Private funded responders working together in a disaster
During a disaster, ICS participants will be operating within a highly disciplined manner that has been field-tested for maximum efficiency
If you are not an authorized trained and affiliated volunteer: REMAIN WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO STAY*
To be of the best service, decide today to become a volunteer:
GET TRAINED and AFFILIATED
Have Family Disaster Plan
Have a Disaster Preparedness Kit
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Bioterrorism Basics

The President's Call To Service This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members In 2002, President Bush asked every American to volunteer two years – or 4,000 hours – over the course of their lives in service to our communities and our country Becoming a Volunteer http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/freedomcorps/photoessay/04.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/freedomcorps/

Volunteers Are Needed – Now!
“ Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, state and local government officials have increasingly turned to their citizens to support their efforts in protecting our homeland and local first responders.
These local leaders agree that to effectively create a more secure and safer homeland we must engage in training, preparedness, and citizen involvement.”
In the event of a Bioterrorist attack, emergency responders, communications and public officials can become quickly overwhelmed.
This has given rise to the need for every citizen to able become a trained, affiliated volunteer, ready to do his or her part
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/content/priorities/homeland/index.asp Becoming a Volunteer

Steps To Becoming A Volunteer
Assess your skills & abilities
Decide where you fit
Learn about local service agencies
Locate an agency with a need you can fill or train to fill
Apply for membership
Get training through your agency
Stay current with drills and education
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Becoming a Volunteer

Volunteer Organizations “Can Train You To:
Help in an emergency operations center
Direct traffic
Operate shelters or manage donations and volunteers
Rescue and shelter animals
Answer emergency information lines
Canvas effected areas with information on available assistance resources
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members
How You Can Help

Volunteer Organizations “Can Train You To: Cont’d
Provide basic critical stress incident counseling
Perform damage assessment
Hold an elderly person’s hand who’s just lost everything
Cook and serve meals
Hundreds of other activities that occur on a daily basis that go unattended during an emergency.”
How You Can Help

Volunteer Opportunities With Law Enforce Agencies Include
Citizens police academies
Compilation of statistics
Write parking tickets
Neighborhood watch
Reserve or auxiliary officer
Assist in court
Public relations events
Marine patrols
Bike patrols
Suggest a new project
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://policevolunteers.org/programs [email_address] 1-800-THE-IACP. How You Can Help

Skilled Volunteers In Demand Include:
Counselors
Mechanics
Faith leaders
University researchers
Architects
Landscapers
Security specialists
Medical personnel
Computer programmers
Web developers
Public health Professionals
Translators
Teachers
http://policevolunteers.org/programs
How You Can Help

Animals And Bioterrorism
Animals, both pets and livestock, are prime targets for Bioterrorists
The following slide is one example of an interagency team in North Carolina dedicated to assisting animals in disaster situations
Additional organizations you can join are available with this module
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.ncsart.org/becom_vol.asp Courtesy, DavisDanes Davisdane@worldnet.att.net How You Can Help

North Carolina State Animal Response Team (NC-SART)
Safety Officer
Information Officer
Operations Chief
Webmaster
Photographer
Veterinarian
Printer”
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.ncsart.org/becom_vol.asp “ On the state level, we are actively recruiting for the following volunteer positions: FMI: Please contact Amanda Mullen, Executive Director at [email_address] Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.ncsart.org/aboutsart.asp

USA Freedom Corps This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/content/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=20 http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
USA Freedom Corps is dedicated to the concept of inclusiveness—that of getting Americans involved.
Freedom Corps is an umbrella agency for
Peace Corps
Citizens Corps
Americorps
Freedom Corps Network matches needs with interests and talents
Freedom Corps is but one example of many agencies working to bring citizens together to face the challenges of bioterrorism

The Citizens Corps
The Citizens Corps was created to get “Citizens participating directly in homeland security efforts in their own communities”
Volunteers work with:
Emergency preparedness and response
Protection of families and communities
Crime
Terrorism
Disasters of all kinds
Local Citizens Corps Locator:
http://www.citizencorps.gov/councils/find_council.shtm
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Citizens Corps - Affiliated Agencies
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Neighborhood Watch
SeniorCorps
AmericCorps
Learn and Serve
Volunteers In Police Service
The Medical Reserve Corps
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm

CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CERT was formed to address the reality that during a disaster professional responders may not be immediately available to every victim in need
Reasons include:
Number of victims
Communication failures
Road blockages
Breakdown of 911 system
CERT stresses that without education, masses of lives may be lost as people make efforts to engage in rescue
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/overview.asp Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/

Cert Has Four Areas Of Emphasis:
Teach that compromised levels of emergency response are to be expect after a major widespread disaster
Emphasize the importance of mitigation and preparedness
Teach civilians to
Perform life saving skills
Employ sound decision making skills
Observe rescuer safety
Do the greatest good for the greatest number.
“ Organize teams so that they are an extension of first responder services offering immediate help to victims until professional services arrive.”
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/overview.asp Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.hernandocounty.us/em/CERT_photos.htm

USA onwatch through Neighborhood Watch , empowers citizens in our communities with the opportunity to volunteer to work toward the safety of our homeland”
Joint Effort Among Agencies
National Sheriff's Agency
http://www.usaonwatch.org /
U.S.A. On Watch partners Include:
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Nation Association of Town Watches (NATW)
Nation Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
Neighborhood Watch This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.usaonwatch.org/ Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.projecttahs.org/gallery6.html

Americorps
$ 4 million has become available for to engage volunteers in homeland security efforts in their communities.
“ Examples of activities that could be supported include;
Engaging volunteers to assist fire or police departments
Assisting in disaster response
search and rescue
first aid
coordination of emergency supplies
establishing communication links for relief workers
organizing immunization programs
educating the public on preparing for potential disasters or terrorist attacks.
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.americorps.org/ Where You Can Train and Affiliate

SeniorCorps
“ Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges.”
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.seniorcorps.org/ https://www.joinseniorservice.org/framework.asp Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Learn And Serve: Opportunities For Students
Combines service to the community with student learning
Coordinated with elementary school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program and the community
Is integrated the academic curriculum of the students
Provides structured time for students or participants to reflect on the service experience
Part of the NC Governor’s Commission on Volunteers, FMI:
NC Mentoring Initiative website http://www.governor.state.nc.us/office/Mentoring/default.asp
Learn and Serve K-12 http://www.governor.state.nc.us/Office/Mentoring/lands.asp
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.learnandserve.org/about/index.html Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Volunteers In Police Service (V.I.P.S)
“ Why Volunteer at a Law Enforcement Agency?
— Simple — We Need You!”
“ Since September 11, 2001, the demands on state and local law enforcement have increased dramatically.
Law enforcement resources are being stretched further than ever
Our nation “…needs every available officer out on the beat”
“ Citizen volunteers supplement and support officers personnel freeing, them to concentrate on their primary duties.
Over 38,000 volunteers working with more than 700 police departments”
Printable brochure available at http://policevolunteers.org/
http://policevolunteers.org/programs
Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Federal Medical Reserve Corps Unit
MRC units function at the community level, cooperating with local public health departments as well as other volunteer agencies during emergencies -- including acts of terrorism.
Function as a specialized component of Citizen Corps
Part of the President's USA Freedom Corps, which promotes volunteerism and service throughout the U.S.
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members . Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/index.cfm?MRCaction=Home.Volunteering “ I strongly encourage all of you—all able medical and health professionals, even ordinary citizens who can help with non technical tasks—to join your local Medical Reserve Corps Unit. If there isn't one nearby, find out what you can do to get one started and lead the way for others. All of us have a role to play in preparing America for the challenges that lie ahead.” -- Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, Surgeon General, Commander, USPHS Commissioned Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Medical Reserve Federal Corps Unit Recruits:
Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical professionals
Doctors
Nurses
Emergency medical technicians
Pharmacists
Nurses' assistants, and others.
Public health professionals
Community members without medical training are encouraged to volunteer to assist with administrative and other essential support functions.
United States citizenship is not required to be part of the Medical Reserve Corps.
Non-citizen, legal U.S. residents are also welcome to volunteer
and contribute their time, knowledge, and skills to protecting and improving their communities.
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/index.cfm?MRCaction=Home.Volunteering Where You Can Train and Affiliate

You're Needed By The Red Cross -- Right Now
Too busy? Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, whatever your schedule.
Think you don't have any skills to offer? You'd be surprised. And, if you need training, we'll provide it.
Search thousands of one-time and ongoing Red Cross opportunities by zip code, category, and date on VolunteerMatch's * powerful online database. http://redcross.volunteermatch.org/
We depend on volunteers, who constitute 97 percent of our total work force, to carry on our humanitarian work
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.html http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.html Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Help The Red Cross – Today!
Make a Plan
Build a Disaster Kit
For Home
For Work
Get Trained
CPR
First Aid
Give Blood
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Ms. Stacey Ryan, NC Health & Safety Specialist, American Red Cross Greensboro NC, 336-332-6925 or 6959 [email_address] Lecture at Wake Technical Community College 5/12/04 Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.html

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response
“ Mission
To encourage members of local religious communities to serve harmoniously and effectively in disaster response
To prepare for and respond to disaster needs beyond local capabilities
To work in the emergency,
immediate, and long term phases of disasters
To act as a liaison between religious, volunteer and state responses
To cooperate with all local, state, and federal efforts
To act as a receiving and disbursing agent for disaster funds”
“ Vision:
During any type of disaster the local religious community finds itself overwhelmed by damage
We believe that the time of crisis is the best time for the religious
community to demonstrate the reality of God's love”
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members http://www.ncidr.org Where You Can Train and Affiliate http://www.cambridgema.gov/~DHSP/ccpd/access/images/access0703_2.giif

Those With No Or Limited English
National Relief have website information in several languages
In North Carolina, the demand often outpaces the supply of volunteer services for these populations
There is a rapidly emerging need for volunteer translators to deliver the message discussed in this module – particularly among Hispanics - here in NC
Contact local foreign-speaking media for assistance in the form of Press Releases and Public Service Announcements
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Free Online Translation Services
Free2Professional Translation
http://www.freetranslation.com/
Alta Vista Babel Fish Translatin
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
Travlang Translating Dictionaries (Downloadable)
http://dictionaries.travlang.com/
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Where You Can Train and Affiliate

Hispanics: Reaching Out Through Radio
WETC 540 AM
24 counties including triangle
WTIK 1310 AM Triangle, surrounding areas
WRRZ 880 AM
Clinton to 28 counties
WFSS 91.9 FM
Sanford, Siler City, Fayetteville areas
WEED 1390 AM
"Rocky Mount area
WGOS 1070 AM
High Point, Triad
WNCA 1570 AM Siler City
WOOW 1340 AM Greenville
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members “ If you are thinking about doing some Hispanic outreach, one of the best ways to reach the population is through the radio. … http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fourh/marketing/hispanic.html Where You Can Train and Affiliate

In Summary We Discussed :
Understanding Bioterrorism:
The definition of Bioterrorism
How it has “changed the face” of disaster response
Confronting denials
“ Preparing, Affiliating and Training”
The importance becoming a Volunteer
President’s Call To Service
The immediacy of the need for volunteers
Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
How You Can Help
Ways to help law enforcement
Skills that are in high demand
Nearly everyone can volunteer !
Training and Affiliation
Description of a wide variety of agencies
Tremendous spirit of inter-agency cooperation
Needs and types of training available
Inclusion of Bioterrorism issues in existing agencies
New agencies forming to address issues of Bioterrorism
This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Deptartment of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members Summary and Conclusion

Conclusion…. This Program Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Department of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty Members
Answer the President Bush’s Call To Service
Further educate yourself and others on the very real threat and changing nature of Bio-terrorism
Join an organization that can put your skills to best use
Get the official training you need to enable you to be of best service to your community and to your country.
Summary and Conclusion Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. President George Bush 11 September 2001

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