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    Disaster Preparedness

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1

    Setting the Stage

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

    1-1

    Course Preview
    Fire safety Disaster medical operations Light search and rescue CERT organization Disaster psychology CERT and terrorism

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-3

    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-8

    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    Types of Disaster
    Natural Technological Intentional

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    Key Disaster Elements


    They are relatively unexpected Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed Lives, health, and the environment are endangered

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-12

    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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 multipleunit dwellings
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-14

    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-15

    Home and Workplace Preparedness

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-18

    Sheltering
    Shelter in place: sealing Mass care or a room community shelter
    Identify internal room Stay for several hours Store supplies Take 3-day disaster kits Shelters provide most supplies

    Shelter for extended stay


    Stay for several days or up to 2 weeks Store emergency supplies

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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?

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    Escape Planning
    Consider needs of children and individuals with disabilities Inform all family members or office coworkers of the plan Run practice escape drills

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-23

    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-24

    Fortifying Your Home


    Different nonstructural hazards to fortify against:
    Home fires Landslides or mudslides Wildfires

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    1-26

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

    1-27

    CERT Organization

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    Personal Protective Equipment


    Helmet Goggles N95 Mask Gloves (work and non-latex) Sturdy shoes or work boots

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    CERT in Action

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-31

    Protection for Disaster Workers


    CERT members generally protected by:
    Good Samaritan laws Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 Relevant State statutes

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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

    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

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    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-34

    Homework Assignment
    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
    CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1-35

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