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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!
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Command and Control
Department of Homeland Security-->FEMA-->Citizens’ Corps-->CERT
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Florida: Assigns Tracker #s Manages relief supplies National Guard, DMAT
...it's all driven by funding....
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Command and Control
Hillsborough County
Organized by “Emergency Support Function” or ESF
CERT trained by ESF #4 – HCFR – EOC ManagerCERT ‘controlled” by ESF #15 – Volunteers (United Way)
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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)
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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!
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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
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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!
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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!
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Organization
Logistics= Supply, check-inPlanning= Deputy (safety, PIO, liaison)Admin= Communications
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Documentation
Write it down!
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● Damage Assessment● Personnel Resources Sign-In● Incident/Assignment Tracking Log● Briefing Assignment● Victim Treatment Area Record● Communications Log● Equipment Inventory● General Message
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Documentation Forms
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Documentation Flow
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What does an ICS do?
SCATTER PROGRAM
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What does an ICS do?
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What does an ICS do?
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Documentation
What's Important? - Manage by Objectives - Don't exceed training/capabilities - Span of control .. assign/trust deputies
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Responsibilities for Documentation
Provide command post with ongoing information. Document incident status.
Incident locations Access routes Identified hazards Support locations
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SCC CERT _ The Check in Form
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SCC CERT _ The Team Form
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SCC CERT _ The Victim Form
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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!
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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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