UNIT 1: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The___________________ Program can provide an effective
first-response capability. Acting as individuals first, then later as
members of teams, trained CERT volunteers can fan out within
their assigned areas, extinguishing small fires, turning off
natural gas at damaged homes, performing light search and
rescue, and rendering basic medical treatment.
CERT
CERTs also act as effective
_______________________________ for uniformed emergency
responders. Trained volunteers also offer an important potential
workforce to service organizations in non-hazardous functions
such as shelter support, crowd control, and evacuation.
"eyes and ears"
___________________________ is a popular hobby and service
that brings people, electronics and communication together.
People use it to talk across town, around the world, or even into
space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social,
educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
Amateur Radio aka Ham radio
The purpose of the Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Basic Training is to provide the individuals who
complete this course with the basic skills that they will need to
___________________________
, ____________________________________________________
__________, when emergency services are not immediately
available.
By working together, CERT members can assist in saving lives
and protecting property using the basic techniques in this course.
The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the
skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a
disaster.
respond to their community's immediate needs in the aftermath
of a disaster
CERTs are able to:
* ______________ emergency services personnel when
requested in accordance with standard operating procedures
developed by the sponsoring agency and by area of training
* Assume some of the same functions as emergency services
personnel following a disaster
Assist
While CERTs are a valuable asset in emergency response,
CERTs are not trained to perform all of the functions or respond
to the same degree as professional responders. CERTs are a
_______________ to professional responders until they are able
to arrive
bridge
Community preparedness is a ________________ in lessening
the impact of disasters. It is critical that all community members
take steps to prepare in advance of an event.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The___________________ Program can provide an effective
first-response capability. Acting as individuals first, then later as
members of teams, trained CERT volunteers can fan out within
their assigned areas, extinguishing small fires, turning off
natural gas at damaged homes, performing light search and
rescue, and rendering basic medical treatment.
CERT
CERTs also act as effective
_______________________________ for uniformed emergency
responders. Trained volunteers also offer an important potential
workforce to service organizations in non-hazardous functions
such as shelter support, crowd control, and evacuation.
"eyes and ears"
___________________________ is a popular hobby and service
that brings people, electronics and communication together.
People use it to talk across town, around the world, or even into
space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social,
educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
Amateur Radio aka Ham radio
The purpose of the Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) Basic Training is to provide the individuals who
complete this course with the basic skills that they will need to
___________________________
, ____________________________________________________
__________, when emergency services are not immediately
available.
By working together, CERT members can assist in saving lives
and protecting property using the basic techniques in this course.
The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the
skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a
disaster.
respond to their community's immediate needs in the aftermath
of a disaster
CERTs are able to:
* ______________ emergency services personnel when
requested in accordance with standard operating procedures
developed by the sponsoring agency and by area of training
* Assume some of the same functions as emergency services
personnel following a disaster
Assist
While CERTs are a valuable asset in emergency response,
CERTs are not trained to perform all of the functions or respond
to the same degree as professional responders. CERTs are a
_______________ to professional responders until they are able
to arrive
bridge
Community preparedness is a ________________ in lessening
the impact of disasters. It is critical that all community members
take steps to prepare in advance of an event.
