SHU Emergency Reserve Corps (SHU-ERC)

1. SHU Emergency Reserve Corps (SHU-ERC) Responding to Crisis & Emergencies Training CT Region 1 Project

2. WELCOME • In this training module we will cover: • History of the SHU-Emergency Reserve Corp (SHU-ERC) and Region 1 investment • SHU-ERC program overview • Your Possible Volunteer Roles • Classroom • Campus • Community • Basic Community and Campus Hazard Assessment

3. Thank You For Your Interest • Facility issues: • Exits – Fire alarms • Food and refreshments • Breaks and restrooms • Smoking policy • Sign-In rosters and tent cards • Pagers, phones and radios, Off please

4. We Welcome Your Attendance • Individual issues: • A chance to practice different learning techniques. • A chance to network. • A chance to share ideas and/or solutions to community & campus preparedness issues

5. Terminal Learning Objectives Upon completion of this module, participants will understand the SHU-ERC concept, and its relationship to Citizen Corps Programs and Mass Care concepts. Course goals and objectives will be reviewed, and participants will have an opportunity to network and interact as a team member for the remainder of this training.

6. Enabling Objectives • Participants will receive an orientation to: • Background, purpose, goals and objectives of SHU-ERC • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizen Corps and the National Preparedness Program • Future Volunteer Opportunities • Team building through activities

7. SESSION ONE INTRODUCTION TO SHU-ERC

8. SHU-ERC Background • Community Initiative • Evolved from the training concepts of Campus Emergency Response Teams, Medical Reserve Corp, Community Emergency Response Teams, Emergency Reserve Corp, Disaster Volunteer Agencies and Neighborhood Watch Groups • Designed to meet the needs of the campus and the surrounding communities of Region 1 and the gaps in emergency response volunteers (Investment of $100,000.00 to SHU)

9. SHU-ERC Background • The Sacred Heart University Emergency Management Plan provides a management framework for responding to varying levels of emergencies that may threaten the safety and health of the University community, or disrupt its programs and operations. • The plan specifically addresses, but is not limited to, weather emergencies, chemical spills or releases, fires, loss of utilities, bomb threats or explosive devices, suspicious mail, communicable diseases, and active shooters.

10. Campus EMT The University Emergency Plan establishes an Emergency Management Team (EMT) that ascertains the scope of an incident and advises the Executive Group. The EMT establishes response strategies and tactics, deploys resources, and initiates the emergency recovery process. The Emergency Management Plan is based upon the Incident Command System.

11. Campus EMT Goals Emergency response actions are guided by Sacred Heart University's overriding emergency goals, to: • Protect life safety • Secure our critical infrastructure and facilities • Resume the teaching and research program

12. Recruiting and Training of SHU-ERC • Who will be recruited? Faculty, staff and/or students? Others? • What are the appropriate roles? • How will they be organized and deployed? • What issues must be addressed? • How will the concept be sustained?

13. Possible SHU-ERC Functions • Traffic / Crowd management • Building / Campus Evacuations • Emergency Response • Non-Emergency Events

14. SHU-ERC / ICS Interface • Fundamental response. • NIMS mandate. • The time for planning is now. • Disaster preparations. • Initial focus must be with family, campus, neighborhood, then community. • Call back methods.

15. Adding SHU-ERC to the Curriculum • Campus Emergency Reserve Corp content may be adapted as course for credits or CEUs • Benefits to students and general citizen preparedness of making Campus Emergency Reserve Corp available as a college course • Sample Campus Emergency Reserve Corp syllabi or lesson plans accessible on web site www.c-cert.msu.edu

16. Community Outreach • Seek support and partnerships with campus public affairs, community relations, outreach offices and programs. • Target outreach and collaboration efforts to key community groups or elements. • Garner community support and cooperation through presentations, joint activities, and collaboration.

17. Training Objectives • Describe the types of hazards to which your campus and community are vulnerable. • Describe the functions of Campus Hazards Emergency Reserve Teams (SHU-ERC). • Identify preparedness steps for the campus. • Increase Preparedness & Awareness on campus and within the community YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

18. Primary Goals of SHU-ERC • Life Safety of all personnel • Life Safety of all personnel • Life Safety of all personnel Remember safety of life is paramount over equipment or other concerns

19. Secondary Goals of SHU-ERC • Protection of Property • Protection of Assets • Ensure prompt transition to normalcy

20. Characteristics of SHU-ERC Members • Willing to follow instructions and orders • Able to direct instructions clearly to others • Normally available • Cross-Trained • Functions well under stress • Are not First Responders! • Are willing to be dedicated, learn and help

21. Additional SHU-ERC Roles • On-going education and training among team members • Assisting Campus Public Safety • Emergency reporting procedures updates • Safety and security reviews and recommendations • Eyes and ears to all concerns on campus!

22. SHU-ERC Structure & Functions • Response and Support • Response: • Assist with evacuations, emergency alerts, security awareness, community education, possible medical assistance (basic first aid), and possible support for other special circumstances. • Support: • Assist Region 1 First Responders by becoming part of the Regional Citizen Corp Community Emergency Response Teams

23. SESSION TWO CITIZEN CORP PROGRAMS

24. Citizen Corp Programs • Partner Programs and Affiliates Hurricane Katrina and the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 caused many Americans to wonder how they can help prepare their communities. The Citizen Corps Partner Programs listed below give citizens the opportunity get involved. Citizen Corps' five federally sponsored partner programs help build capacity for first responders through the use of volunteers.

25. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. Using their training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event and can take a more active role in preparing their community. The program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

26. The Fire Corps promotes the use of citizen advocates to enhance the capacity of resource-constrained fire and rescue departments at all levels: volunteer, combination, and career. Citizen advocates can assist local fire departments in a range of activities including fire safety outreach, youth programs, and administrative support. Fire Corps provides resources to assist fire and rescue departments in creating opportunities for citizen advocates and promotes citizen participation. Fire Corps is funded through DHS and is managed and implemented through a partnership between the National Volunteer Fire Council, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

27. USAonWatch- Neighborhood Watch works to provide information, training and resources to citizens and law enforcement agencies throughout the country. In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Neighborhood Watch programs have expanded beyond their traditional crime prevention role to help neighborhoods focus on disaster preparedness, emergency response and terrorism awareness. USAonWatch-Neighborhood Watch is administered by the National Sheriffs' Association in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice.

28. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program strengthens communities by helping medical, public health and other volunteers offer their expertise throughout the year as well as during local emergencies and other times of community need. MRC volunteers work in coordination with existing local emergency response programs and also supplement existing community public health initiatives, such as outreach and prevention, immunization programs, blood drives, case management, care planning, and other efforts. The MRC program is administered by HHS.

29. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) works to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers. VIPS serves as a gateway to resources and information for and about law enforcement volunteer programs. Funded by DOJ, VIPS is managed and implemented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

30. Citizen Corps • Partner Programs: • CERT • Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) • Neighborhood Watch • Fire Corps • Medical Reserve Corps • State/local/campus Citizen Corps Councils

31. Community Emergency Response Teams

32. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) • Created by Los Angeles Fire Dept. in 1985 following earthquake disasters. • Adopted by FEMA in 1993 for national, all-hazards applications. • CERT established in cities, counties, corporations, campuses nationwide. • CERT is a targeted version of CERT, intended to operate as a partner with national, state and local CERT programs on campuses.

33. CERT and the National Preparedness Program • Citizen and community preparedness are vital elements of national preparedness and homeland security. • Citizen Corps Programs contribute. • National Preparedness program based on HSPD-8, National Preparedness Goal, and other documents.

34. CERT “Train-the-Trainer” • Not intended to make you “master CERT instructors” to teach other CERT instructors. • It should prepare you to coordinate or teach basic CERT directly to your CERT members, or other basic CERT programs. • Currently no national standard curriculum or CERT instructor certification.

35. Training Prerequisites • Basic CERT or current CERT instructor are required. • IS-317 Introduction to CERT may be accepted in lieu of basic CERT. IS-317 does not equate to basic CERT training, but does familiarize participants with CERT terms and concepts. • IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) and IS-700 National Incident Management System is required.

36. Web-Based Resources • Citizen Corps • www.citizencorps.gov • CERT • www.citizencorps.gov/cert • C-CERT • www.c-cert.msu.edu

37. Conducting SHU-ERC Training at your Campus • Various reasons for attending here, and different roles in SHU-ERC training that you can decide fits your interest. • Make sure all follow the CERT curriculum. • Remember our communities need to fill gaps in volunteer services and need dedicated trained personnel.

38. SESSION THREE Crisis & Emergencies

39. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT • Coordination of an organized or NOT so organized effort to attain specific goals or objectives during All Hazards. • These goals and objectives comprise the FOUR Phases of emergency management: MITIGATION- PREPAREDNESS- RESPONSE- RECOVERY • By bringing together ALL agencies, resources, and man-power from ALL levels of Government, Business, Community and Region to work together for One common goal: A Comprehensive System of Emergency Management is established.

40. Responding to Crisis and Emergencies • Initial Assessment • Protection of the Well • Contain the Situation • Treatment of the Sick • Restoration of the Community to its Initial State

41. Crisis and Emergency • A “crisis” or “emergency” situation can pose unique problems in a community. Experience dictates that a safe and successful response or evacuation during these situations are dependent on thorough preplanning, command coordination, education and awareness, training and the rehearsal of emergency procedures.

42. What is a Crisis? A crisis is defined as: • An unstable or crucial time period Or • The state in which a decisive change is impending

43. What is an Emergency? • An Emergency is defined as: • An unforeseeable combination of circumstances Or • The resulting state that calls for immediate action An emergency is a situation that diverts an organization from its normal operations

44. So What’s the Difference? • An emergency situation arises from a crisis and escalates in intensity

45. Levels of Emergencies • Level 1 • Routine accidents or emergencies • Level 2 • Minimal community and business interruption, minimal damage, no casualties • Level 3 • Moderate community and business impact, moderate damage and injuries • Level 4 • Major impacts to all areas

46. CT DEMHS, CT Police, CT DEP, FEMA, FBI, EPA, USR Teams, National Guard, Mutual Aid Other Local, State and Federal Agency Assistance Fire Police Incident Hospitals CERTs SHU-ERCs Other OEM/ EOC EMS Red Cross Local & State Health Dept., NDMS, DMATs, DMORTs, Mutual Aid State and National Assistance WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?

47. Session FOUR CAMPUS & COMMUNITY HAZARDS

48. Campus Hazards andVulnerabilities • Each campus is unique • Large transient or resident populations. • Large capacity sports stadiums and arenas. • Critical Infrastructure. • Research facilities. • Visiting dignitaries or others. • Transportation facilities. • Satellite campuses or facilities.

49. The SHU-ERC Connection • Every campus community is a “city within a city”, with many of the same challenges to public health and safety faced by any other community along with some unique risks and vulnerabilities.

50. Research shows that colleges/universities across the country have experienced many critical incidents, emergencies and disasters from man-made and natural hazards. The list includes: • Major fires • Earthquakes • Hurricanes • Floods • Hazardous materials incidents • Civil disturbances • Domestic terrorist attacks.