CERT SKILLS REVIEW FOR ILC TO GET 1ST PLACE

FOR CERT WOOOOOO

Social Capital

The value we place on our relationships with one another. Communities that possess a high amount of social capital bounce back much more efficiently after a disaster

EOP

Emergency Operations Plan:

• Assigns responsibility to organizations and individuals

• Sets forth lines of authority and organizational relationships

• Describes how to protect people and property in emergencies and disasters

• Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources available

Types of Disasters

• Natural

• Technological and Accidental

• Terrorism

• Pandemics

• Home Fires.

What disasters does CERT Training NOT cover?

Pandemics

(home fires are covered but community based)

Elements of a disaster?

• They are relatively unexpected

• Increased demands for resources may initially overwhelm available response personnel and emergency services.

• They endanger lives, health, and the environment.

Infrastructure?