1. Disaster Principle & EM
Alfreth Langitan

2. For being here and getting involved
Education
Hands-on training
Experience (mock disaster)
Stay involved after graduation
Introductions
Name and neighborhood
Why you’re here
Something unique about yourself

3. Course Logistics Attendance to classes Mock Disaster Do your homework
Alternate classes each week
Make-up sessions (special cases)
Come early to talk with instructors (or forum)
Mock Disaster
Mandatory
Do your homework
READ the Manual
Complete the assignments
Come READY for class

4. Mexico City Earthquake
Setting the Stage
Mexico City Earthquake
Dead: 5,000 ~ 45,000 (exact figure unknown)
More than 800 lives were saved

5. Over 100 volunteer rescuers were killed.
Setting the Stage
Mexico City Earthquake
Over 100 volunteer rescuers were killed.

6. “The greatest good for the greatest number”
What Is CERT?
Community Emergency Response Team
Community: Regular people, trained for…
Emergency: Mass casualty event, when professionals are unavailable
Response: Ready, willing, and responsive
Team: The strength of cooperation and focus
“The greatest good for the greatest number”

7. What Is CERT?
It’s also cool gear
…and exciting action

8. What Is CERT?
3:14
CERT: Not “if.” When.

9. Course Preview Disaster preparedness CERT organization
Fire and utility safety
Disaster medical operations
Light search and rescue
Disaster psychology
Mock disaster (outside classroom)
Terrorism and review 8

10. EXERCISE

11. Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Unit Objectives
Identify roles and responsibilities for community preparedness
Describe types of hazards that affect community, people, health, and infrastructure
Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions
Describe functions of CERTs
CERT Basic Training
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness

12. Community Preparedness
Roles and Responsibilities
Key priority in lessening the impact of disasters
Critical that all community members take steps to prepare
Effective when addresses unique attributes of community and engages whole community

13. Government Government has responsibility to:
Develop, test, and refine emergency plans
Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources
Provide services to protect and assist citizens

14. Emergency Operations Plan
Assigns responsibility to organizations and individuals
Sets forth lines of authority
Describes how people and property will be protected
Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources

15. The Public The public has the responsibility to:
Learn about community alerts, warnings, and evacuation routes (community emergency response plan)
Take training
Practice skills and personal plans
Network and volunteer to help others
Give feedback to community
Report suspicious activity

16. Community Alerts
Your CERT registration contact info
Orem Emergency Alert System: bit.ly/orem-alert
Provo Emergency Alert System: bit.ly/provo-alert
Emergency Alert System (KBYU, KSL, AM1160)
Fire & Police audio warnings (PA & sirens)
Electronic portable signs
River sirens (Provo)
Ham radio operators (via ARES & RACES)
IPAWS (cell tower alert, FEMA approval req’d)

17. Responders-to-Citizens Ratio
Orem City Population (numbers are approximate)
94,457
Number of firemen on duty each shift 21
Number of firemen employed by city 70
Number of officers on patrol each shift 20
Number of officers employed by city 80
Ratio of responders on duty to citizens
1:2,304
Ratio of total responders to citizens
1:605
(2017)

18. Responders-to-Citizens Ratio
Provo City Population (numbers are approximate)
116,288
Number of firemen on duty each shift 23
Number of firemen employed by city 70
Number of officers on patrol each shift (average)
5.5
Number of officers employed by city 80
Ratio of responders on duty to citizens
1:4,080
Ratio of total responders to citizens
1:775
(2017)

19. Types of Disaster
Natural
Technological
Intentional
Examples?

20. Key Disaster Elements They are relatively unexpected
Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed
Lives, health, and the environment are endangered

21. Disasters: Utah Valley
Earthquake > dam failure
Flooding and landslides
Storm damage
Wildfires
Blackout
Chemical spill
Utah Natural Disasters Guidebook: bit.ly/utah-hazards
Utah Cty Hazard Mitigation Plan: bit.ly/utcty-mitigation

22. Local Hazard Vulnerability
Identify most common disasters that occur
Identify hazards with most severe impact
Consider recent or historical impacts
Identify susceptible locations in the community for specific hazards
Consider disruption of services

23. Liquefaction

24. Dam Failure

25. Are We Vulnerable to Earthquakes?

26. Wasatch Front Earthquake
4:38
Wasatch Front Earthquake

27. Winter Storm Damage?

28. Chemical Spill?

29. Anything Else?

30. Southern Utah Flash Flood
1:24
Southern Utah Flash Flood

31. Results of Damage to Infrastructure
Police: address incidences of grave public safety
Firefighters: suppress major fires
EMS personnel: handle life-threatening injuries
Lower priority needs met in other ways

32. Hazards Related to Structure Type
Know the main types of structures in your community
Engineered buildings have performed well in most types of disasters
Types of damage vary by structure
Differences in hazards and mitigation between single-family homes and multiple-unit dwellings

33. Hazards from Home Fixtures
Gas line ruptures
Displaced water heaters or ranges
Damage
From falling books, dishes, other cabinet contents
Electric shock or injury
From displaced appliances, office equipment
Fire
From faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, or frayed electric cords

34. Home and Workplace Preparedness

35. Preparing for a Disaster
Know local hazards, alerts, warning systems, evacuation routes, and sheltering plans
Consider important elements of disaster preparedness
Address specific needs for yourself and people you know

36. Protective Actions Assess situation Decide to stay or change locations
Critical early decision in disasters
Seek clean air and protect breathing passages
Protect from debris and signal if trapped
Remove contaminants
Practice good hygiene

37. Sheltering Shelter in place: sealing a room Shelter for extended stay
Identify internal room
Stay for several hours
Store emergency supplies
Shelter for extended stay
Stay for up to 2 weeks
Mass care or community shelter
Take 3-day disaster kits
Shelters provide most supplies

38. Shelter-in-Place Materials

39. Sheltering-in-Place

40. Develop a Disaster Plan
Where will you meet family members?
Who is your out-of-State “check-in” contact?
Will you have an extended stay? Shelter in place? Evacuate?
How will you escape your home? Workplace? School? Place of worship?
What route (and several alternates) will you use to evacuate your neighborhood?
Do you have transportation (and fuel)?
Do you have food, water, and medicine ready?
Did you practice your plan?

41. Escape Planning
Consider needs of children and individuals with disabilities
Inform all family members or office coworkers of the plan
Run practice escape drills

42. Preparing for a Disaster
Mitigation is the reduction of loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters
Any activity that prevents an emergency or reduces effects of hazards
CERT members should have adequate homeowners coverage
Add flood insurance if in a flood hazard area

43. Non-structural Hazard Mitigation
Anchor heavy furniture
Secure appliances and office equipment
Install hurricane storm shutters
Childproof cabinet doors
Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shutoffs
Secure water heaters and have flexible gas lines installed

44. Other Mitigation Measures
Bolt houses to foundations
Install trusses or hurricane straps to reinforce roof
Strap propane tanks and chimneys
Strap mobile homes to their slabs
Raise utilities
Build a safe room

45. Fortifying Your Home
Different non-structural hazards to fortify against:
Home fires
Landslides or mudslides
Wildfires

46. Disaster – Family Preparation
Group Discussion

47. Get Involved: Help Prepare Others
Preparedness requires active participation from all
Talk to friends and family about hazards
Encourage others to take CERT training
Ask about emergency planning outside the home
Make sure those in charge have a plan

48. Get Involved: Continue Your Training
Training provides skills needed to help others and keep skills current
CERT program provides training, practice, and connection to others
Participate in drills and exercises
Study supplemental materials
Talk to friends and family about volunteering

49. CERT Disaster Response
Your first responsibility: Personal and family safety
Respond immediately after a disaster:
Locate and turn off utilities, if safe
Extinguish small fires
Treat injuries
Conduct light search and rescue
Help to relieve survivor stress
Help professional responders

50. (More on this next time)
CERT Organization
(More on this next time)

51. CERT in Action

52. Do the greatest good for the greatest number
CERT Mission
Do the greatest good for the greatest number

53. Non-Disaster Roles
Identify and aid neighbors/coworkers who might need assistance
Distribute preparedness materials; do demos
Staff first aid booths at special events
Assist with installation of smoke alarms
Traffic management
CERT training
Communications

54. Protection for Disaster Workers
CERT members generally protected by:
“Good Samaritan” laws
Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
Relevant state statutes
Don’t go beyond your training.

55. Personal Protective Equipment
Helmet
Goggles
N95 Mask
Gloves (work and non-latex)
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Full gear list at bit.ly/certgear

56. Additional Training for CERTs
Advanced first aid (also CPR and AED)
Online courses (FEMA)
Animal issues in disasters
Communications (Ham)
Community relations
Donations management
Shelter management
Special needs concerns
Traffic/crowd control

57. Unit Summary You should now be able to:
Identify roles and responsibilities for community preparedness
Describe types of hazards that affect community, people, health, and infrastructure
Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions
Describe functions of CERTs

58. Homework Assignment Review detailed information for Unit 1
Read Unit 6 BEFORE next class, do handout
Discuss preparedness with family and friends
Start the Family Emergency Plan
Assemble supplies in multiple locations
Home & Vehicles
Examine and mitigate homes for hazards
Check out the CERT discussion forum at bit.ly/certforum