CERT Organization w Describe the CERT organization w

CERT Organization w Describe the CERT organization. w Identify how CERTs interrelate with ICS. w Explain documentation requirements. Visual 6. 1

Purpose of On-Scene Management w Maintain safety of disaster workers. w Provide clear leadership and organizational w structure. Improve effectiveness of rescue efforts. Visual 6. 2

Need for CERT Organization Provides: w Common terminology that contributes to effective communication and shared understanding. w Effective communication among team members. w A well-defined management structure. w Accountability. Visual 6. 3

Objectives of CERT Organization w Identifies the scope of the incident w Determines an overall strategy w Deploys resources w Documents actions and results Visual 6. 4

CERT and the ICS Basic ICS Structure Incident Commander Operations Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Planning Section Chief Administration Section Chief Fire, Medical Search and Rescue Supplies, Equipment Collection and display of information about the incident Records, Finance Visual 6. 5

CERT Structure- Expanded CERT Command Structure Operations Section Chief Fire Suppression Group Leader Search and Rescue Group Leader Medical Group Leader Fire Suppression Team A S&R Team A Triage Team Fire Suppression Team B S&R Team B Treatment Team Fire Suppression Team C S&R Team C Morgue Team Staging Area Visual 6. 6

CERT Decisionmaking w Heavy damage = No rescue w Moderate damage = Minimize rescuers and time w in building Light damage = Locate, triage, treat, and prioritize victim removal Visual 6. 7

Responsibilities for Documentation w Provide command post with ongoing information. w Document incident status. Ø Incident locations Ø Access routes Ø Identified hazards Ø Support locations Ø Number of victims Ø Condition of structures and damage Visual 6. 8

TABLE TOP ACTIVITY w Choose an incident commander. w Identify the scope of the incident. w Determine an overall CERT strategy. w Set priorities and deploy resources. w Utilize the CERT ICS structure (chart). w Fill out the proper CERT forms. w Time: 30 min. Visual 6. 9