Overview
The Community Emergency Management Team was created to help integrate the whole community and nontraditional resources to ensure disaster preparedness. Secondly, they Engage voluntary organizations to help augment resources for public safety, preparedness and response capabilities. Lastly, CERT Prepares the public for local risks with targeted outreach. The purpose explained is reflected in the 3 priorities listed below.
Personal Preparedness
Training
Volunteer
Basic Training Units
Unit 1 – Disaster Preparedness
Unit 2 – CERT Organization
Unit 3 – Disaster Medical Operation Part 1
Unit 4 – Disaster Medical Operation Part 2
Unit 5 – Disaster Psychology
Unit 6 – Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Unit 7 – Light Search & Rescue Operations
Unit 8 – CERT & Terrorism
Unit 9 – Course Review & Disaster Simulation
Capability Focus Areas
Emergency Management Support – Trained in Damage Assessment, EOC & ICS Support, Communications, Operations, Emergency Management Manpower
General Volunteer Augmentation – Can use skills to augment other emergency missions or to process mass volunteers to specific assignments
Missing Person Search / Rescue – Trained/Equipped for missing person location as teams, team leaders, or a search management
Lite Duty Traffic / Crowd Control – Light duty capable for special events & emergency scenes
Response Logistics – Provision of general response equipment like generators, tents, lighting, or responder food
Public Information – Distribution of Mass Public Information for special events, emergencies, or general missions
Special Event Support – Can Augment 1st Aid, Communications, Warning, Information, and General Safety
Citizen Corps Administration – Pens, Paper, Computer, etc. to manage CC duties in the field or on missions
