2009-04-22 CC Packet Set Agenda & Handouts

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" . Extinguish small fires . Conduct light search and rescue . Set up medical treatment areas . Apply basic medical techniques . Help reduce survivor stress Deplovment CERT members are not officially deployed until they are activated by the Emergency Management Director or his designee and have signed in with the authorized police representative. . CER T members do not self-deploy to disaster incidents. . The Emergency Management Director or his designee can activate CERT members through the CERT coordinator. . The CER T coordinator (Michelle Lakso) will be given specific direction from the Emergency Management Director or his designee as to the mission of the CERT team during the disaster or the incident. . Members of the CERT team fall under the Emergency Management Director or his designee within the chain of command. . CERT team members do have worker's compensation coverage if they have been deployed during a disaster or incident. . If a CER T member is injured during a disaster or incident, a First Report of Ir1iury must be filed with the Emergency Management Director or his designee. Conclusion - Benefit The Centennial Lakes Police Department's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was formed in March, 2008, and currently has 41 trained members. The CERT teams act under the direction of the police department and are a valuable resource during a disaster. During any disaster there is a limitless need for volunteers to assist. Since our CER T teams have been trained, they have been deployed or assisted with the following incidents: . Assisted with coordinating volunteer services during the Hugo tornadoes. . Assisted with clean-up operations in Hugo. . Conducted severe weather awareness at Chauncey Barrett Senior Center. . Assisting with training others in the community about personal emergency preparedness.