This document provides an overview of disaster preparedness and the roles of government, community leaders, the public, and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs). It discusses types of disasters, hazards, and infrastructure damage. The document outlines steps for personal and community preparedness including developing disaster plans, protective actions, sheltering, and hazard mitigation. CERTs are described as volunteering to assist emergency responders during disasters and playing other roles to make communities safer.
This document provides an overview of disaster preparedness and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. It discusses the roles of government, community leaders, and the public in disaster preparedness. It also outlines types of disasters, hazards, and the importance of developing personal and organizational preparedness plans. The document describes CERT training, which teaches fire safety, disaster medical operations, search and rescue, and how teams can assist emergency responders during disasters by providing immediate assistance to victims.
The document provides an overview of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) basic training, which covers disaster preparedness and response. The training is divided into 8 units that cover topics like CERT organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, search and rescue, and terrorism. It describes the roles and responsibilities of CERT volunteers in assisting emergency services following a disaster by treating injuries, providing disaster psychology support, and conducting light search and rescue. CERT training prepares volunteers to work within the Incident Command System and provides them with personal protective equipment and guidelines for safe disaster response.
The document provides an overview of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) basic training, which covers disaster preparedness and response. The training is divided into 8 units that cover topics like CERT organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, search and rescue, and terrorism. It describes the roles and responsibilities of CERT volunteers in assisting emergency services following a disaster by treating injuries, providing disaster psychology support, and conducting light search and rescue operations. The training prepares volunteers to evaluate disaster situations quickly and take protective actions to help themselves and their communities.
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The document discusses earthquake risk management. It defines an earthquake and notes that while their timing cannot be predicted, preparation and mitigation are key to reducing risks. The Kobe earthquake of 1995 in Japan is described as devastating, causing over 6000 deaths, destroying over 70,000 buildings, and total economic losses of over $100 billion. Data on deadly earthquakes in India is presented, with the 2001 Gujarat quake killing over 20,000 people. Effective local responses are said to rely on community knowledge, leadership, and small rescue tools. Overall, the document outlines earthquake impacts and emphasizes the importance of preparation and mitigation efforts.
The document provides information on building capacity for crisis response and incident management. It discusses the four phases of crisis management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. It emphasizes the importance of having crisis plans, conducting drills, assessing buildings, and using an incident command system. The document stresses being prepared at all levels through assessment, planning, training, and coordination with first responders.
The document discusses various aspects of disaster management. It defines disaster according to the UN and WHO as a serious disruption that exceeds local coping abilities. Disasters can have natural or human causes. The disaster management cycle includes mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases. Mitigation aims to minimize disaster impacts, preparedness involves planning and training, response occurs during/after a disaster, and recovery restores normal conditions. Nurses play important roles from communication to triage to documentation in disaster response and management.
This document provides an overview of disaster preparedness and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. It discusses the roles of government, community leaders, and the public in disaster preparedness. It also outlines types of disasters, hazards, and the importance of developing personal and organizational preparedness plans. The document describes CERT training, which teaches fire safety, disaster medical operations, search and rescue, and how teams can assist emergency responders during disasters by providing immediate assistance to victims.
The document provides an overview of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) basic training, which covers disaster preparedness and response. The training is divided into 8 units that cover topics like CERT organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, search and rescue, and terrorism. It describes the roles and responsibilities of CERT volunteers in assisting emergency services following a disaster by treating injuries, providing disaster psychology support, and conducting light search and rescue. CERT training prepares volunteers to work within the Incident Command System and provides them with personal protective equipment and guidelines for safe disaster response.
The document provides an overview of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) basic training, which covers disaster preparedness and response. The training is divided into 8 units that cover topics like CERT organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, search and rescue, and terrorism. It describes the roles and responsibilities of CERT volunteers in assisting emergency services following a disaster by treating injuries, providing disaster psychology support, and conducting light search and rescue operations. The training prepares volunteers to evaluate disaster situations quickly and take protective actions to help themselves and their communities.
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The CERT Basics provides n overview of practices to be used for dealing with attacks or disasters.It is for cyber security mainly but not specific to it.
Disaster management Planning and implementation.pptxpoojasethi34
The document discusses various aspects of disaster management, including planning, implementation, and response. It covers the disaster management cycle of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Specific topics discussed include disaster triage, health impacts, evacuation, administering first aid, restoring essential services, search and rescue operations, and the use of both modern and traditional response methods.
The document discusses earthquake risk management. It defines an earthquake and notes that while their timing cannot be predicted, preparation and mitigation are key to reducing risks. The Kobe earthquake of 1995 in Japan is described as devastating, causing over 6000 deaths, destroying over 70,000 buildings, and total economic losses of over $100 billion. Data on deadly earthquakes in India is presented, with the 2001 Gujarat quake killing over 20,000 people. Effective local responses are said to rely on community knowledge, leadership, and small rescue tools. Overall, the document outlines earthquake impacts and emphasizes the importance of preparation and mitigation efforts.
The document provides information on building capacity for crisis response and incident management. It discusses the four phases of crisis management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. It emphasizes the importance of having crisis plans, conducting drills, assessing buildings, and using an incident command system. The document stresses being prepared at all levels through assessment, planning, training, and coordination with first responders.
The document discusses various aspects of disaster management. It defines disaster according to the UN and WHO as a serious disruption that exceeds local coping abilities. Disasters can have natural or human causes. The disaster management cycle includes mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery phases. Mitigation aims to minimize disaster impacts, preparedness involves planning and training, response occurs during/after a disaster, and recovery restores normal conditions. Nurses play important roles from communication to triage to documentation in disaster response and management.
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1) An earthquake in Gujarat in 2001 caused the deaths of over 1,000 schoolchildren when many school buildings collapsed, as they had been poorly constructed without earthquake resistance.
2) The Sendai Framework is an agreement to reduce disaster risk adopted in 2015, focusing on understanding risk, governance, investing in resilience, and disaster preparedness.
3) Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from both natural and man-made disasters to minimize human and economic losses and disruptions.
The document provides an overview of disaster management presented by a group of students. It defines key terms like disaster, hazard, vulnerability and discusses different types of natural and man-made disasters. The phases of disaster management are outlined as prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Specific techniques like continuous monitoring and not harming natural resources are mentioned. Case studies of cyclones in India and the atomic bombings in Japan are summarized. The students provide their views on using technology to control accidents and propose methods to make structures earthquake resistant.
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This document discusses disaster preparedness and response. It defines preparedness as strategies to minimize hazards through effective precautions. The goals are knowing what to do after a disaster, how to do it, and having the right tools. Preparedness includes government planning, exercises, training, equipment, and statutory authority. Response aims to limit injuries and damage and prioritizes saving lives through search and rescue, first aid, evacuation, assessments, provision of necessities, and resuming critical infrastructure. Both preparedness and response are essential components of effective disaster management.
This document provides information on emergency preparedness for individuals and families. It discusses having an emergency plan and supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Hazards that could require evacuation like fires or floods are explained. The roles of local governments and volunteers in emergency response are outlined. Tips for having an emergency kit, food, water, and plans for pets or special needs are provided to help readers prepare their family and neighborhood for potential disasters.
This document provides an overview of terrorism and the role of CERT teams. It defines terrorism and identifies potential terrorist targets. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons are discussed. The document outlines eight signs of terrorist activity and indicators of an attack. Procedures for CERT members to prepare, shelter in place, decontaminate and report possible incidents are described. The role of CERT is to protect themselves and notify authorities, without attempting to directly engage or treat victims during active terrorist events.
Professionals - Wildfires - Response part 1NCC-CCT
This document provides an overview of developing a wildfire suppression plan. It discusses:
1. Checking availability of personnel and equipment, ensuring proper protective equipment, and mobilizing resources to incidents.
2. Prioritizing saving lives, protecting property, and protecting the environment in response.
3. Elements of developing a suppression plan including safety protocols like LACES, gathering information, and continually monitoring the situation. The LACES protocol emphasizes lookouts, communications, escape routes, and safety zones.
The document discusses the classification of emergencies into three levels - minor, moderate, and major - based on their potential hazards and impacts. It also explains the purposes of emergency planning, which include preventing injuries, protecting communities, and maintaining business continuity. Finally, key components of emergency management planning are outlined in a pyramid structure, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
1. Disaster management in India involves coordinating response to natural and man-made disasters through administrative decisions and operational skills across national, state, and district levels.
2. The key institutions involved in disaster management are the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), along with response forces like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
3. Disaster management follows four phases - prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery - to minimize loss of life and property from disasters through early warning systems, emergency response, and rebuilding in a resilient manner.
This document provides an overview of a disaster risk management training programme. The training has 7 modules and aims to raise awareness about various types of disasters and their impacts. It also aims to impart knowledge of best practices for developing country-specific disaster risk management plans. Key concepts covered include different types of natural and man-made disasters, the disaster management life cycle involving preparedness, response and recovery, and tools for building organizational resilience through business continuity planning.
This document provides an overview of a disaster risk management training programme. It contains the following key points:
- The training aims to raise awareness about different types of disasters and their impacts, impart knowledge about best practices for developing disaster risk management plans, and enable trainees to develop country-specific plans.
- The training consists of 7 modules that cover topics like understanding risks, the different phases of disaster management, and checklists for responding to major natural disasters.
- Important concepts discussed include different types of natural and man-made disasters, the impacts of recent disasters on postal services, and terminology used in disaster risk management planning like hazards, risks, mitigation and response.
- The training emphasizes the UPU
The document discusses the emergency preparedness and disaster management plan of an unnamed institution. It covers four key concepts: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Preparedness includes planning, training, and education to evaluate risks and vulnerabilities. Response occurs immediately after a disaster to save lives through medical treatment, shelter, food and water, and psychological support. The effectiveness of the response is later evaluated as part of emergency preparedness planning.
The document is an acknowledgement and presentation on survival skills and first aid measures for disasters. It thanks the teacher for providing the opportunity to work on this project. It then discusses search and rescue skills, defining search and rescue, objectives of search and rescue teams, team composition, rescuer duties, precautions during rescue, and first aid goals, actions, and preventative measures for common health issues. The presentation aims to educate volunteers on survival skills for natural and man-made hazards and first aid that can save lives. It also discusses indigenous coping strategies and the important role of search and rescue teams in disaster management.
This is a short ppt. presentation on DRRR which is the Community - based disaster risk reduction management. this contains the different thematic areas in t CBDRRRM
Disasters are events that exceed a community's ability to cope using its own resources. They can be natural, man-made, or hybrid events. Risk is the likelihood of consequences from a hazard, and vulnerability is how susceptible a community is to damage. Disasters have stages from pre-impact preparation to long-term recovery. Effective disaster management includes mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts to reduce impacts. Triage is used during response to sort victims by priority to efficiently utilize resources and minimize complications.
The disaster nursing is very important topic for staff nurse those who are posted in disaster area. the nursing staff is play important role in disaster management. these presentation is healp full for nursing role, taging, and how to management at the time of disaster.
1) An earthquake in Gujarat in 2001 caused the deaths of over 1,000 schoolchildren when many school buildings collapsed, as they had been poorly constructed without earthquake resistance.
2) The Sendai Framework is an agreement to reduce disaster risk adopted in 2015, focusing on understanding risk, governance, investing in resilience, and disaster preparedness.
3) Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from both natural and man-made disasters to minimize human and economic losses and disruptions.
The document provides an overview of disaster management presented by a group of students. It defines key terms like disaster, hazard, vulnerability and discusses different types of natural and man-made disasters. The phases of disaster management are outlined as prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Specific techniques like continuous monitoring and not harming natural resources are mentioned. Case studies of cyclones in India and the atomic bombings in Japan are summarized. The students provide their views on using technology to control accidents and propose methods to make structures earthquake resistant.
Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Response.pptxAbbieNunez
The document discusses disaster preparedness and response in the Philippines. It outlines that preparedness involves planning, exercises, training, equipment and statutory authority at both the government and public level. Key aspects of preparedness include developing emergency plans, conducting drills and exercises, providing training, and acquiring response equipment. Response aims to save lives by conducting search and rescue, treatment, evacuation, assessments and restoring critical infrastructure. The overall disaster management cycle involves preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
This document discusses disaster preparedness and response. It defines preparedness as strategies to minimize hazards through effective precautions. The goals are knowing what to do after a disaster, how to do it, and having the right tools. Preparedness includes government planning, exercises, training, equipment, and statutory authority. Response aims to limit injuries and damage and prioritizes saving lives through search and rescue, first aid, evacuation, assessments, provision of necessities, and resuming critical infrastructure. Both preparedness and response are essential components of effective disaster management.
This document provides information on emergency preparedness for individuals and families. It discusses having an emergency plan and supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Hazards that could require evacuation like fires or floods are explained. The roles of local governments and volunteers in emergency response are outlined. Tips for having an emergency kit, food, water, and plans for pets or special needs are provided to help readers prepare their family and neighborhood for potential disasters.
This document provides an overview of terrorism and the role of CERT teams. It defines terrorism and identifies potential terrorist targets. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons are discussed. The document outlines eight signs of terrorist activity and indicators of an attack. Procedures for CERT members to prepare, shelter in place, decontaminate and report possible incidents are described. The role of CERT is to protect themselves and notify authorities, without attempting to directly engage or treat victims during active terrorist events.
Professionals - Wildfires - Response part 1NCC-CCT
This document provides an overview of developing a wildfire suppression plan. It discusses:
1. Checking availability of personnel and equipment, ensuring proper protective equipment, and mobilizing resources to incidents.
2. Prioritizing saving lives, protecting property, and protecting the environment in response.
3. Elements of developing a suppression plan including safety protocols like LACES, gathering information, and continually monitoring the situation. The LACES protocol emphasizes lookouts, communications, escape routes, and safety zones.
The document discusses the classification of emergencies into three levels - minor, moderate, and major - based on their potential hazards and impacts. It also explains the purposes of emergency planning, which include preventing injuries, protecting communities, and maintaining business continuity. Finally, key components of emergency management planning are outlined in a pyramid structure, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
1. Disaster management in India involves coordinating response to natural and man-made disasters through administrative decisions and operational skills across national, state, and district levels.
2. The key institutions involved in disaster management are the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs), and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), along with response forces like the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
3. Disaster management follows four phases - prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery - to minimize loss of life and property from disasters through early warning systems, emergency response, and rebuilding in a resilient manner.
This document provides an overview of a disaster risk management training programme. The training has 7 modules and aims to raise awareness about various types of disasters and their impacts. It also aims to impart knowledge of best practices for developing country-specific disaster risk management plans. Key concepts covered include different types of natural and man-made disasters, the disaster management life cycle involving preparedness, response and recovery, and tools for building organizational resilience through business continuity planning.
This document provides an overview of a disaster risk management training programme. It contains the following key points:
- The training aims to raise awareness about different types of disasters and their impacts, impart knowledge about best practices for developing disaster risk management plans, and enable trainees to develop country-specific plans.
- The training consists of 7 modules that cover topics like understanding risks, the different phases of disaster management, and checklists for responding to major natural disasters.
- Important concepts discussed include different types of natural and man-made disasters, the impacts of recent disasters on postal services, and terminology used in disaster risk management planning like hazards, risks, mitigation and response.
- The training emphasizes the UPU
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The document is an acknowledgement and presentation on survival skills and first aid measures for disasters. It thanks the teacher for providing the opportunity to work on this project. It then discusses search and rescue skills, defining search and rescue, objectives of search and rescue teams, team composition, rescuer duties, precautions during rescue, and first aid goals, actions, and preventative measures for common health issues. The presentation aims to educate volunteers on survival skills for natural and man-made hazards and first aid that can save lives. It also discusses indigenous coping strategies and the important role of search and rescue teams in disaster management.
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3. Course Preview
● Fire safety
● Disaster medical operations
● Light search and rescue
● CERT organization
● Disaster psychology
● CERT and terrorism
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4. Unit Objectives
● Identify roles and responsibilities for
community preparedness
● Describe types of hazards that affect
community, people, health, and
infrastructure
● Undertake personal and organizational
preparedness actions
● Describe functions of CERTs
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5. Community Preparedness: Roles and
Responsibilities
● Key priority in lessening the impact of
disasters
● Critical that all community members take
steps to prepare
● Effective when addresses unique
attributes of community and engages
whole community
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6. Government
● Government has responsibility to:
Develop, test, and refine emergency plans
Ensure emergency responders have
adequate skills and resources
Provide services to protect and assist citizens
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7. Emergency Operations Plan
● Assigns responsibility to organizations and
individuals
● Sets forth lines of authority
● Describes how people and property will be
protected
● Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities,
supplies, and other resources
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8. Community Leaders
● Have a responsibility to participate in
community preparedness
Participate on local collaborative planning
council
Identify and integrate appropriate resources
into government plans
Ensure that facilities, staff, and customers
served are prepared
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9. The Public
● Learn about community alerts, warnings,
and evacuation routes
● Take training
● Practice skills and personal plans
● Network and help others
● Give feedback to community
● Report suspicious activity
● Volunteer
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10. Engaging the Whole Community
● Goal of Citizen Corps is to make
communities safer, more prepared, and
more resilient
● Citizen Corps Councils bring government
and community leaders together
● Councils ensure emergency plans more
effectively reflect the community
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11. Types of Disaster
● Natural
● Technological
● Intentional
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12. Key Disaster Elements
● They are relatively
unexpected
● Emergency personnel
may be overwhelmed
● Lives, health, and the
environment are
endangered
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13. Local Hazard Vulnerability
● Identify most common disasters that occur
● Identify possible hazards with most severe
impact
● Consider recent or historical impacts
● Identify susceptible locations in the
community for specific hazards
● Consider what to expect from disruption of
services
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14. Results of Damage to Infrastructure
● Police: address incidences of grave public
safety
● Firefighters: suppress major fires
● EMS personnel: handle life-threatening
injuries
● Lower priority needs met in other ways
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15. Hazards Related to Structure Type
● You may not have opportunity to select
type of structure when a disaster occurs
● Engineered buildings have performed well
in most types of disasters
● Types of damage vary by structure
● Differences in hazards and mitigation
between single-family homes and multiple-
unit dwellings
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16. Hazards from Home Fixtures
● Gas line ruptures
Displaced water heaters or ranges
● Damage
From falling books, dishes, other cabinet contents
● Electric shock or injury
From displaced appliances, office equipment
● Fire
From faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, or frayed
electric cords
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17. Home and Workplace Preparedness
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18. Preparing for a Disaster
● Know local hazards, alerts, warning
systems, evacuation routes, and sheltering
plans
● Consider important elements of disaster
preparedness
● Address specific needs for yourself and
people you know
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19. Protective Actions
● Assess situation
● Decide to stay or change locations
Critical early decision in disasters
● Seek clean air and protect breathing
passages
● Protect from debris and signal if trapped
● Remove contaminants
● Practice good hygiene
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20. Sheltering
● Shelter in place: sealing
a room
Identify internal room
Stay for several hours
Store supplies
● Shelter for extended
stay
Stay for several days or
up to 2 weeks
Store emergency supplies
● Mass care or
community shelter
Take 3-day disaster
kits
Shelters provide
most supplies
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21. Develop a Disaster Plan
● Where will you meet
family members?
● Who is your out-of-State
“check-in” contact?
● Will you have an
extended stay? Shelter in
place? Evacuate?
● How will you escape your
home? Workplace?
School? Place of
worship?
● What route (and several
alternates) will you use to
evacuate your
neighborhood?
● Do you have
transportation?
● Did you practice your
plan?
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22. Escape Planning
● Consider needs of children and individuals
with disabilities
● Inform all family members or office
coworkers of the plan
● Run practice escape drills
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23. Preparing for a Disaster
● Mitigation is the reduction of loss of life
and property by lessening the impact of
disasters
Any activity that prevents an emergency or
reduces effects of hazards
● CERT members should have adequate
homeowners coverage
Add flood insurance if in a flood hazard area
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24. Non-structural Hazard Mitigation
● Anchor heavy furniture
● Secure appliances and office equipment
● Install hurricane storm shutters
● Childproof cabinet doors
● Locate and label gas, electricity, and water
shutoffs
● Secure water heaters and have flexible
gas lines installed
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25. Other Mitigation Measures
● Bolt houses to foundations
● Install trusses or hurricane straps to
reinforce roof
● Strap propane tanks and chimneys
● Strap mobile homes to their slabs
● Raise utilities
● Build a safe room
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26. Fortifying Your Home
● Different non-
structural hazards to
fortify against:
Home fires
Landslides or
mudslides
Wildfires
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27. Get Involved
● Preparedness
requires active
participation from all
Talk to friends and
family about hazards
Ask about emergency
planning outside the
home
Make sure those in
charge have a plan
● Training provides skills
needed to help others
and keep skills current
CERT program provides
training, practice, and
connection to others
Participate in drills and
exercises
Talk to friends and
family about
volunteering
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28. CERT Disaster Response
● Respond in period
immediately after a
disaster
● Assist emergency
response personnel
when requested
● CERT members’ first
responsibility is
personal and family
safety
● Respond after a
disaster:
Locate and turn off
utilities, if safe
Extinguish small fires
Treat injuries
Conduct light search
and rescue
Help to relieve survivor
stress
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30. Personal Protective Equipment
● Helmet
● Goggles
● N95 Mask
● Gloves (work
and non-latex)
● Sturdy shoes or
work boots
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32. Non-Disaster Roles
● Identify and aid
neighbors/coworkers
who might need
assistance
● Distribute preparedness
materials; do demos
● Staff first aid booths at
special events
● Assist with installation of
smoke alarms
● Parade route
management
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33. Protection for Disaster Workers
● CERT members generally protected by:
“Good Samaritan” laws
Volunteer Protection Act
of 1997
Relevant State statutes
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34. Additional Training for CERTs
● Advanced first aid
● Animal issues in
disasters
● Automated External
Defibrillator (AED)
use
● Community relations
● CPR skills
● Debris removal
● Donations
management
● Shelter management
● Special needs
concerns
● Traffic/crowd control
● Utilities control
● Online courses
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35. Unit Summary
● You should now be able to:
Identify roles and responsibilities for
community preparedness
Describe types of hazards that affect
community, people, health, and
infrastructure
Undertake personal and organizational
preparedness actions
Describe functions of CERTs
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36. 1-35
1. Review detailed information for Unit 1
2. Read unit to be covered in next session
3. Bring necessary supplies and wear
appropriate clothes for next session
4. Discuss preparedness with family and
friends
5. Assemble supplies in multiple locations
6. Examine homes for hazards
Homework Assignment
CERT Basic Training
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness