CERT: Unit 1 Latest Version Graded A+

CERT: Unit 1 Latest Version Graded A+ Goal of CERT Teams To make communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient Key Disaster Elements Unexpected, overwhelming, endangering Home Hazards Gas line ruptures, Electrical injuries, Fire Prepare for a Disaster Know local hazards, alerts, warnings, evacuation routes, and sheltering plans Develop a Plan Where will you meet? How will you escape? What route will you use to evacuate? CERT Training Provides training, practice, and connection to others CERT member's first responsibility Personal and family safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Helmet, Goggles, Mask, Gloves, Boots Good Samaritan laws and Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 Protection for Disaster Workers CERT Disaster Response Respond in period immediately after a disaster Government responsibilities Develop, test,