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Join the CERT program in Orange County to acquire essential preparedness planning, survival skills, and mutual aid training. This program teaches disaster response techniques including fire suppression, medical operations, search and rescue, and more.
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Local Resources for Preparedness Cherie Boyce, MPA Orange County Office of Emergency Management 407 836-9140 www.ocoem.com
Oversight for Training Motto: “Uniting Communities Preparing the Nation”
Community Emergency Response Teams Mission Participants Criteria Course Syllabus Opportunities
CERT Mission To provide individuals with preparedness planning, survival skills & mutual aid
Participant Criteria For Training 15-30 students Certified Instructors 26-32 hours of classroom Monthly meetings/practice
Basic Course Syllabus Disaster Preparedness Plan Fire Suppression Medical Operations Light Search and Rescue Team Organization Disaster Psych and Terrorism
Advanced Course CPR and AED Fire Suppression Refresher Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment Light Search and Rescue New Equipment Disaster Practice Drill
Opportunities Family Plan and Kits Practice with team Volunteer
Local Resources for Preparedness Orange County Office of Emergency Management 407 836-9140 www.ocoem.com
"Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success." - Henry Ford www.ocoem.com www.ocalert.net www.ready.gov www.listo.gov
Your Turn • What types of disasters? • How will you respond? • Meeting places? • Best escape routes? • Pet Care?