IS-317.a: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

IS-317.a: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) CERT training promotes national resilience by: - Creating a culture of preparedness for all people By learning how to safely respond to man-made, technological, and national disasters, CERT volunteers contribute to: - National resilience What is a main feature of the CERT program - Trained volunteers use a consistent, nationwide approach to support emergency responders with disaster preparedness and response. Generally, why do people join a CERT? - To better prepare for hazards and protect themselves, loves ones, and their neighbors. Which of the following statements is true about CERTs? - CERTS often support emergency response agencies with nonemergency projects in the community. Staffing parades, distributing disaster supply lists, and home safety checks are examples of CERT volunteers performing: - Community service Aside from CERT Basic Training, your sponsoring organization may offer additional training on emergency flood response and which subject below? - Emergency communications Who delivers the classroom and hands-on training you need to become a CERT volunteer? - A team of first responders and other qualified volunteers How would you describe a CERT sponsored by a fire department, emergency management departments, or a neighborhood club/association? - A community CERT Three CERT volunteers are first on the scene of a car accident and provide assistance. This is an example of: - Being good samaritans How do you become a CERT volunteer? - By completing this course and CERT Basic Training classroom-based course When you respond to a disaster as a CERT volunteer, how can you establish priorities and make decisions about how and if your team will respond? - Write down locations and types of damage you see on the way to your staging area Volunteer teams assigned to tasks have at least 3 members. One must be the leader. What other role must be filled on the team? - Runner All CERT training conforms to the National Incident Management System, (NIMS). What does the NIMS doctrine provide for the emergency response community? - A common, nationwide approach to enable emergency management personnel and volunteers to work together. What is a benefit that CERT volunteers report after they complete training? - Confidence they can protect themselves and others and minimize property damage Which of the following statements is true about working in a CERT? - CERT volunteers may be assigned to smaller teams for specific tasks What is a college campus CERT most likely