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STARTING a new CERT Program TAKING over a CERT Program RE-ENERGIZING your CERT Program

Andrea Barte , City of San Pablo Andrew Craven , Saddleback Community College Margaret Romiti , City of Concord. STARTING a new CERT Program TAKING over a CERT Program RE-ENERGIZING your CERT Program. March 2, 2013 10:15am – 12:00pm. NEEDS OF YOUR COMMUNITY.

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STARTING a new CERT Program TAKING over a CERT Program RE-ENERGIZING your CERT Program

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  1. Andrea Barte, City of San Pablo Andrew Craven, Saddleback Community College Margaret Romiti, City of Concord STARTINGa new CERT ProgramTAKINGover a CERT ProgramRE-ENERGIZINGyour CERT Program March 2, 2013 10:15am – 12:00pm

  2. NEEDS OF YOURCOMMUNITY. Program is driven by the

  3. Program Fundamentals 1 3 2 Program Parameters Execution Sponsoring Agency Do what works best for your organization

  4. Collaboration • Work closely with neighboring CERT programs • Share resources • Facilities • Personnel • Equipment • Swap ideas • Apply for funding together

  5. 1 Sponsoring Agency What’s in it for me?

  6. Considerations • Resource allocation • Funding: Short term vs. long term • Instructors: employees vs. volunteers • Facilities Agency buy in Excellent public relations tool Community empowerment & involvement in public safety

  7. Funding • Short term • Collaboration with neighboring programs • Company match • Donations • Long term • Partnerships • Fundraising • Grants

  8. Instructors • Employee vs. Volunteers • Back up instructors • Vetting process • Background checks? • Scheduling and tracking time • Instructor evaluations

  9. 2 Program Parameters Draft Program Plan – www.CitizenCorps.gov/CERT

  10. Fundamentals S M A R T Specific – Measurable – Attainable – Realistic - Timely • Set program goals and objectives • Have a vision • Policies and procedures (or revisit existing) • Volunteer liability • Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program • Familiarize with CERT programs in your area for ideas

  11. Why People Volunteer http://svee.hubpages.com/hub/10-Reasons-People-Volunteer Have fun Give back Try new things Build up their resume Make a positive difference Learn about different cultures Have knowledge and experiences to share Meet new people Feel needed Because they can!

  12. Volunteers • Orient / Train instructors • Core group • Track • Manage • Meet with regularly • Retain • Empower • Create other safety messages/trainings

  13. Procure & Managing Resources • Storage • Access • Maintenance • Inventory

  14. 3 Execution Make it happen!

  15. Promote the Program! • Word of mouth • Local newspaper or magazine • City newsletters or website • Fairs / Events • Flyers at heavily frequented locations: • Library • Clinics • Schools • Community centers • Places of worship • Social media: facebook, twitter, YouTube, pinterest, etc. Contra Costa CERT brochure

  16. Class Logistics • Training schedule • Make-up classes • Facility • Instructor(s) • Knowledgeable about the material • Equipment • Student manuals/materials • Welcome Folder

  17. Training & Drills • Collaboration • Shared resources = larger event • Skill stations vs. Scenario based • Location • Personnel • Schedule • Frequency

  18. Data Management • Graduates • Incompletes • Call out list • Maintaining contact with students • methods

  19. Can your CERT program (personnel, activitiesormaintenance)be more efficient? … CONTINUALLY EVALUATE

  20. Recognition • “Thank You” • Award milestones or prizes • Honored before City Council, Law, Fire personnel • Regular gatherings • Reunions • Potluck

  21. ? But wait…What’s next? Be sure to build into your program parameters

  22. What’s next? • Refreshers vs. Advance Training • Refresher: review skills previous taught • Advance Training: new skills • Organizing your neighborhood • Local leadership • Designate neighborhood boundaries • Training

  23. ANDREA BARTE City of San Pablo Police Department PST-Disaster Preparedness Coordinator (510) 215-3110 andreab@sanpabloca.gov ANDREW CRAVEN Saddleback Community College Parking Coordinator (949) 582-4585 acraven@saddleback.edu MARGARET ROMITI City of Concord Police Department Emergency & Volunteer Service Manager (925) 671-3184 margaretr@cpd.ci.concord.ca.us Questions

  24. Thanks for joining us! LUNCHTIME

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