IS-317.A: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

IS-317.A: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 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 coll