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Unit # 6- the CERT Organization

Unit # 6- the CERT Organization. How CERT interrelates with other 1 st responders using Incident Command System (ICS.) Describe the CERT Activation and Organization Explain documentation requirements. How it ‘works’ in SCC!. Command and Control. Department of Homeland Security -->FEMA

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Unit # 6- the CERT Organization

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  1. Unit # 6- the CERT Organization How CERT interrelates with other 1st responders using Incident Command System (ICS.) Describe the CERT Activation and Organization Explain documentation requirements. How it ‘works’ in SCC!

  2. Command and Control Department of Homeland Security -->FEMA -->Citizens’ Corps -->CERT ************************************* Florida: Assigns Tracker #s Manages relief supplies National Guard, DMAT ...it's all driven by funding....

  3. Command and Control Hillsborough County Organized by “Emergency Support Function” or ESF CERT trained by ESF #4 – HCFR – EOC Manager CERT ‘controlled” by ESF #15 – Volunteers (United Way)

  4. Emergency Support Functions [ESFs] “Command & Control” Transportation (ESF #1) Bus Company Communications (ESF #2) Verizon, ARES-RACES Public Works And Engineering (ESF #3) BOCC Fire Fighting (ESF #4) TFR; HCFR Information And Planning (ESF #5) Mass Care & Human Services (ESF #6) DHS Resource Support (ESF #7) Health And Medical Services (ESF #8) DHS, EMS, Southbay Urban Search And Rescue (ESF #9) TFR, HCFR Hazardous Materials (ESF #10) TFR, HCFR Food And Water (ESF #11) Purchasing Energy (ESF #12) TECO Military Support (ESF #13) MacDill Public Information (ESF #14) Volunteers And Donations (ESF #15) United Way, CERT Law Enforcement & Security (ESF #16) TPD, HCSO, Patrol Animal Protection (ESF #17)

  5. Command and Control … In Sun City Center SCC  SCC-CERT is ICS for SCC SCC EMS PIO for area SCC Patrol  transport for CERT/others SCC/KPARC amateur radio ‘glue’ In the absence of uniformed 1st responders!

  6. Activation – the steps CERT self-activates if needed Email warnings (if possible) Call-tree activated (if possible) 24 hours in advance -- Phonevite Care for Yourself Your Family Your Neighbors Proceed to Rally Point – noting the damage observed along the way

  7. Activation – the steps Rally Point SCC: South Community Hall #4 or 5 KP: Banquet room Store-rooms SCC CA Hall, Room # 4 KP store room [SE corner, North club] CERT HQ [radios, admin] to be demolished!

  8. Activation-the steps Incident Commander- the first person at the Rally point Appoints deputies Contacts support groups Dispatches Damage assessment teams Sets up triage/medical teams/areas Continues until relieved But you need to know the Common Organization!

  9. Organization Logistics= Supply, check-inPlanning= Deputy (safety, PIO, liaison)Admin= Communications

  10. Command and control Full details at www.w1wab.com Try Radios?

  11. Documentation Write it down! CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-11

  12. Documentation Forms • Damage Assessment • Personnel Resources Sign-In • Incident/Assignment Tracking Log • Briefing Assignment • Victim Treatment Area Record • Communications Log • Equipment Inventory • General Message 6-12

  13. Documentation Flow CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-13

  14. Documentation Flow CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-14

  15. Documentation Flow CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-15

  16. Documentation Flow CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-16

  17. Documentation Flow CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-17

  18. What does an ICS do? SCATTER PROGRAM

  19. What does an ICS do?

  20. What does an ICS do?

  21. Documentation What's Important? - Manage by Objectives - Don't exceed training/capabilities - Span of control .. assign/trust deputies CERT Basic Training Unit 6: CERT Organization 6-21

  22. Responsibilities for Documentation Provide command post with ongoing information. Document incident status. Incident locations Access routes Identified hazards Support locations

  23. SCC CERT _ The Check in Form

  24. SCC CERT _ The Team Form

  25. SCC CERT _ The Victim Form

  26. Many other forms Review the forms starting on page 6-10 Rule #4 – Always have a pad & pencil(s) It’s not hard – but documenting takes discipline, time, and resources!

  27. REVIEW The Incident Command System is used by all 1st responder groups SCC CERT self-activates 1st person arriving is the Incident Commander Appoint good deputies! Documentation is key to safety/response Use the SCATTER checklist Once started – you’re deployed until relieved

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