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| >     | *Total Topic:*   | **DISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION**           |
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| edia/ | *35 minutes*     |  Tell the group that, regardless of the |
| image |                  | event or the amount of warning offered,  |
| 1.wmf | *Participant     | there are safety precautions that they   |
| ){wid | Hand-book, page  | can take to reduce or prevent injury.    |
| th="0 | PH I-24.*        | This section will deal with those        |
| .5756 |                  | measures:                                |
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| 44444 |                  | • Personal safety                        |
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| > h   |                  | • Home and worksite preparation          |
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| >     | *Participant     | **PERSONAL SAFETY**                      |
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+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
| **?** *Discussion         |  Ask the participants what they would   |
| question.*                | do if they were caught outside during a  |
|                           | specific type of disaster \[identify the |
|                           | type of disaster that is most common in  |
|                           | your area\].                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | If not brought out by the group, remind  |
|                           | them that the personal safety measures   |
|                           | they should take depend on such          |
|                           | variables as:                            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • The type of event.                     |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • The amount of warning they have.       |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Whether they are inside, outside, or   |
|                           | driving.                                 |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **PERSONAL SAFETY** (Continued)          |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+-------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| *Do   |                 |  Tell the participants that protecting   |
| not   |                 | oneself in a natural hazard requires      |
| cover |                 | planning. There are measures one can take |
| p     |                 | to prevent or minimize the damage caused  |
| recau |                 | by natural hazards. These measures can be |
| tions |                 | taken long before the disaster happens,   |
| for   |                 | during the time of the disaster, and      |
| disa  |                 | after the disaster occurs.                |
| sters |                 |                                           |
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| >     | *Participant    |  Refer the participants to the personal  |
| ![](m | Hand-book, page | precautions chart in their Participant    |
| edia/ | PH I-25.*       | Handbooks, which describes some           |
| image |                 | precautions individuals can take to       |
| 2.wmf |                 | protect themselves during natural hazard  |
| ){wid |                 | events (i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes or  |
| th="0 |                 | coastal storms, tornadoes, floods, and    |
| .5777 |                 | blizzards) and to prevent injury from     |
| 77777 |                 | hazardous materials. Review the           |
| 77777 |                 | precautions that are pertinent to your    |
| 77in" |                 | area.                                     |
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| eight |                 | **Earthquake Safety:**                    |
| ="0.3 |                 |                                           |
| 98611 |                 |  Tell the participants that there are    |
| 11111 |                 | key actions they can take to prepare      |
| 11111 |                 | themselves for earthquakes *before* they  |
| 4in"} |                 | occur.                                    |
| >     |                 |                                           |
| > 4   |                 |                                           |
+-------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **?** *Discussion        |  Ask the participants for suggestions    |
| question.*               | about things they could do to adequately  |
|                          | prepare themselves and their families for |
|                          | an earthquake.                            |
|                          |                                           |
|                          |  If not mentioned, add the following     |
|                          | preparation activities:                   |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------------------------+------------------------------------------+---+
| *Refer participants to   | • Have a home earthquake plan, and know  |   |
| the "Exit Drills In The  | what to do after the earthquake occurs.  |   |
| Home" Plan in their      |                                          |   |
| Participant Handbooks,   | • Have a plan for reuniting all family   |   |
| page PH I-41.*           | members after an earthquake occurs.      |   |
|                          |                                          |   |
|                          | • Have an out-of-state family contact.   |   |
|                          |                                          |   |
|                          | • Have supplies on hand including water, |   |
|                          | a flashlight, a portable radio, food, a  |   |
|                          | fire extinguisher, and tools.            |   |
+--------------------------+------------------------------------------+---+
|                          | **Earthquake Safety:** (Continued)       |   |
|                          |                                          |   |
|                          | • Bolt bookshelves and water heaters     |   |
|                          | into wall studs, and latch cabinets.     |   |
|                          |                                          |   |
|                          | • Move beds away from windows.           |   |
|                          |                                          |   |
|                          | • Move pictures and other hanging        |   |
|                          | objects away from beds.                  |   |
|                          |                                          |   |
|                          | • Keep a pair of shoes next to your bed. |   |
+--------------------------+------------------------------------------+---+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
| **?** *Discussion         |  Ask the participants the following     |
| question.*                | questions: "If an earthquake happened at |
|                           | this very moment, what do you think are  |
|                           | the dangers in this room? What would you |
|                           | do to stay safe?"                        |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Point out that during earthquakes most |
|                           | injuries result from people being hit by |
|                           | falling objects and shattered glass,     |
|                           | rather than being hurt in collapsing     |
|                           | buildings. Stress that many injuries can |
|                           | be avoided if people do the right        |
|                           | things.                                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Tell the participants that *during* an |
|                           | earthquake people should do the          |
|                           | following:                               |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
| ![](media/i               | • Drop, cover, and hold.                 |
| mage3.emf){width="0.65in" |                                          |
| height                    | • Get under a heavy table or desk and    |
| ="0.49583333333333335in"} | hold on, or sit or stand against an      |
| *Slide 1.65*              | inside wall.                             |
|                           |                                          |
| > 5                       | • Keep away from windows.                |
|                           |                                          |
| *Demonstrate the drop,    | • If indoors, stay there.                |
| cover, and hold           |                                          |
| procedure.*               | • If outdoors, stay outdoors away from   |
|                           | falling debris, trees, and power lines.  |
| > ![](media/i             |                                          |
| mage3.emf){width="0.65in" | • If in your car, drive to a clear spot  |
| > height                  | and stay in the car. Avoid stopping on   |
| ="0.49583333333333335in"} | or under overpasses.                     |
| >                         |                                          |
| > 6                       | • Do [not]{.underline} use elevators.    |
|                           |                                          |
| *Slide 1.66*              |                                          |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

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                              **Earthquake Safety:** (Continued)

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------

+--------+----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Present key   |  Tell the participants that *after* an   |
| ](medi | points.*       | earthquake they should:                   |
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| e4.wmf |                | • Expect aftershocks. They are just as    |
| ){widt |                | serious as the main earthquake.           |
| h="0.5 |                |                                           |
| 763888 |                | • Put on shoes to protect the feet from   |
| 888888 |                | broken glass.                             |
| 888in" |                |                                           |
| >      |                | • Check for injuries and fires.           |
| height |                |                                           |
| ="0.14 |                | • Use a flashlight to inspect the         |
| 513888 |                | residence for damage including gas,       |
| 888888 |                | water, and electrical lines and           |
| 89in"} |                | appliances.                               |
| >      |                |                                           |
| > 7    |                | • If you smell gas or if there is a fire, |
|        |                | turn off the main gas valve. Switch off   |
|        |                | individual circuit breakers (or unscrew   |
|        |                | individual fuses), then switch off the    |
|        |                | main circuit breaker (or unscrew the main |
|        |                | fuse).                                    |
|        |                |                                           |
|        |                | • Do not venture into damaged areas.      |
|        |                |                                           |
|        |                | • Do not use telephones except in         |
|        |                | emergencies.                              |
|        |                |                                           |
|        |                | • Do not use vehicles except in           |
|        |                | emergencies.                              |
|        |                |                                           |
|        |                | • Use a portable radio for information.   |
|        |                |                                           |
|        |                | • If the home is unsafe, get everyone     |
|        |                | out.                                      |
+--------+----------------+-------------------------------------------+
|        |                | **Hurricane And Coastal Storm Safety:**   |
+--------+----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Present key    |  Stress that hurricanes [do]{.underline} |
| ](medi | points.*        | happen, so don't be surprised by them.    |
| a/imag |                 | Instead, plan ahead and be prepared to    |
| e4.wmf |                 | deal calmly with a hurricane. The better  |
| ){widt |                 | prepared you are, the more likely you and |
| h="0.5 |                 | your family will come through the         |
| 763888 |                 | disaster safely and be equipped to cope   |
| 888888 |                 | with it.                                  |
| 888in" |                 |                                           |
| > h    |                 |  Explain to the participants that there  |
| eight= |                 | are certain preparation steps people      |
| "0.141 |                 | should take to plan for a hurricane.      |
| 666666 |                 | Specifically, *before* a hurricane or     |
| 666666 |                 | coastal storm ever occurs, people should: |
| 66in"} |                 |                                           |
| >      |                 | • Know the risks of the area, the         |
| > 8    |                 | evacuation routes, and the location of    |
|        |                 | shelters.                                 |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
|        |                 | **Hurricane And Coastal Storm Safety:**   |
|        |                 | (Continued)                               |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| *Refer |                 | • Have a home hurricane plan of action.   |
| the    |                 |                                           |
| partic |                 | • Know what hurricane "watch" and         |
| ipants |                 | "warning" mean. (A hurricane watch means  |
| to the |                 | a hurricane [may]{.underline} hit your    |
| "Exit  |                 | area. A hurricane warning means a         |
| Drills |                 | hurricane is [headed]{.underline} for     |
| In The |                 | your area.)                               |
| Home"  |                 |                                           |
| Plan   |                 | • Have a portable radio and flashlight    |
| in     |                 | and other supplies.                       |
| their  |                 |                                           |
| Parti  |                 | • Ensure that enough nonperishable food   |
| cipant |                 | and water supplies are on hand to last    |
| Hand   |                 | for at least 2 weeks.                     |
| books, |                 |                                           |
| page   |                 | • Floodproof your home.                   |
| PH*    |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Tie down mobile homes.                  |
| *      |                 |                                           |
| I-41.* |                 | • Keep trees and shrubbery trimmed.       |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Review your insurance policy to ensure  |
|        |                 | that it provides adequate coverage.       |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Present key    |  Point out that *during* a hurricane or  |
| ](medi | points.*        | coastal storm (i.e., during watch and     |
| a/imag |                 | warning phases), one should take the      |
| e4.wmf |                 | following measures:                       |
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+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > !    | > 10            | **Watch Phase (24-48 hours before         |
| [](med |                 | landfall)**:                              |
| ia/ima | *Slide 1.67*    |                                           |
| ge5.wm |                 | • Board up all windows.                   |
| f){wid |                 |                                           |
| th="0. |                 | • Fill your car's gas tank and prepare to |
| 575in" |                 | evacuate.                                 |
| >      |                 |                                           |
| height |                 | • Check mobile home tie-downs.            |
| ="0.42 |                 |                                           |
| 361111 |                 | • Check batteries and stock up on canned  |
| 111111 |                 | food, medical supplies, and drinking      |
| 11in"} |                 | water.                                    |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Bring in outside objects (e.g., garbage |
|        |                 | cans, lawn furniture, bicycles).          |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Listen to the advice of local           |
|        |                 | officials, and evacuate if told to do so. |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
|                          | **Hurricane And Coastal Storm Safety:**   |
|                          | (Continued)                               |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | **Warning Phase (24 hours or less before  |
|                          | landfall)**:                              |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | • Listen to the advice of local           |
|                          | officials, and evacuate if told to do so. |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | • If you are not advised to evacuate,     |
|                          | stay indoors and away from windows.       |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | • Stay away from flood waters; never      |
|                          | drive through them.                       |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | • Be aware of the calm "eye"; the storm   |
|                          | is not over.                              |
|                          |                                           |
|                          | • Be alert for tornadoes.                 |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| >      | *Present key    |  Remind the group that with today's      |
| ![](me | points.*        | hurricane warning system, there is        |
| dia/im |                 | virtually no reason to be outside during  |
| age6.e |                 | a hurricane or coastal storm. But if they |
| mf){wi |                 | are, they should:                         |
| dth="0 |                 |                                           |
| .65in" |                 | • Lie flat on the ground.                 |
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| eight= |                 | • Crawl to anything that will break the   |
| "0.170 |                 | force of the wind.                        |
| 833333 |                 |                                           |
| 333333 |                 |  Tell the participants that *after* a    |
| 34in"} |                 | hurricane or coastal storm, one should:   |
| >      |                 |                                           |
| > 11   |                 | • Wait until an area is declared safe     |
|        |                 | before entering.                          |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Use a flashlight to inspect for damage  |
|        |                 | including gas, water, electrical lines,   |
|        |                 | and appliances.                           |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Stay away from downed power lines.      |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • If you smell gas or if there is a fire, |
|        |                 | turn off the main gas valve. Switch off   |
|        |                 | individual circuit breakers (or unscrew   |
|        |                 | individual fuses), then switch off the    |
|        |                 | main circuit breaker (or unscrew the main |
|        |                 | fuse).                                    |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Do not use telephones except in         |
|        |                 | emergencies.                              |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Use a portable radio for information.   |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
|        |                 | **Tornado Safety:**                       |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 |  Stress that tornadoes do occur all over |
|        |                 | the country, not just in the Midwest or   |
|        |                 | Tornado Alley. And while the spring and   |
|        |                 | summer months are the most likely time of |
|        |                 | the year for such storms, they can occur  |
|        |                 | any time of the year.                     |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 |  Emphasize that the better prepared you  |
|        |                 | are, the more likely you and your family  |
|        |                 | will come through the disaster safely and |
|        |                 | be equipped to cope with it.              |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------
  **?** *Discussion            Ask the participants why it is important
  question.*                  to prepare ahead of time for tornadoes.

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| >      | *Present key    |  If not mentioned, add that preparation: |
| ![](me | points.*        |                                           |
| dia/im |                 | • Allows people to react immediately (and |
| age6.e |                 | quick action saves lives).                |
| mf){wi |                 |                                           |
| dth="0 |                 | • Helps families know what to expect and  |
| .65in" |                 | cope better with it.                      |
| > h    |                 |                                           |
| eight= |                 | • Reduces surprise and fear.              |
| "0.170 |                 |                                           |
| 833333 |                 | • Gives everyone confidence in their      |
| 333333 |                 | ability to deal with the tornado.         |
| 34in"} |                 |                                           |
| >      |                 |                                           |
| > 12   |                 |                                           |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > 13   |                 |  Note that *before* a tornado strikes,   |
|        |                 | one should:                               |
| ![](me |                 |                                           |
| dia/im |                 | • Know the tornado risks of the area.     |
| age6.e |                 |                                           |
| mf){wi |                 | • Prepare a home tornado plan, and know   |
| dth="0 |                 | the safest places to go during a tornado. |
| .65in" |                 |                                           |
| h      |                 | • Know what tornado "watch" and "warning" |
| eight= |                 | mean. (A tornado watch means a tornado    |
| "0.170 |                 | [may]{.underline} hit your area. A        |
| 833333 |                 | tornado warning means such a storm has    |
| 333333 |                 | been spotted and is about to strike.)     |
| 34in"} |                 |                                           |
| *P     |                 | • Have a portable radio and flashlight    |
| resent |                 | and other emergency supplies.             |
| key    |                 |                                           |
| po     |                 |                                           |
| ints.* |                 |                                           |
|        |                 |                                           |
| *Refer |                 |                                           |
| partic |                 |                                           |
| ipants |                 |                                           |
| to the |                 |                                           |
| "Exit* |                 |                                           |
|        |                 |                                           |
| *      |                 |                                           |
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| Home"  |                 |                                           |
| Plan   |                 |                                           |
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| their  |                 |                                           |
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| Hand   |                 |                                           |
| books, |                 |                                           |
| page   |                 |                                           |
| PH     |                 |                                           |
| I-41.* |                 |                                           |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **Tornado Safety:** (Continued)          |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Explain that *during* (i.e.,           |
|                           | immediately before, and during watch and |
|                           | warning phases) a tornado, the following |
|                           | actions should be taken:                 |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | **Watch Phase (up to 6 hours before)**:  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • When you hear a "watch," keep your eye |
|                           | out for the approaching storm or listen  |
|                           | to the radio or TV.                      |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Consider an immediate plan of action.  |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+-------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![  | *Slide 1.68*     | **Warning Phase (0-1 hour before)**:     |
| ](med |                  |                                          |
| ia/im |                  | • Get away from all windows.             |
| age7. |                  |                                          |
| wmf){ |                  | • Use telephones only for                |
| width |                  | life-threatening emergencies.            |
| ="0.5 |                  |                                          |
| 75in" |                  | • Go to the basement, and get under      |
| >     |                  | sturdy furniture or stairs.              |
| heigh |                  |                                          |
| t="0. |                  | • If you do not have a basement, go to   |
| 42361 |                  | an inside closet, a bathroom, or a       |
| 11111 |                  | hallway on the lowest level of the       |
| 11111 |                  | building.                                |
| 1in"} |                  |                                          |
| >     |                  | • If you are in a car, get out and go    |
| > 14  |                  | inside a sturdy house or building. Do    |
|       |                  | not try to outrun a tornado with your    |
|       |                  | car.                                     |
|       |                  |                                          |
|       |                  | • If you are caught outside, get into a  |
|       |                  | ditch or low-lying area.                 |
|       |                  |                                          |
|       |                  | • Keep away from buildings with widespan |
|       |                  | roofs like cafeterias, auditoriums, and  |
|       |                  | shopping malls.                          |
|       |                  |                                          |
|       |                  | • If you are in a mobile home, go to a   |
|       |                  | storm shelter or, if one is not          |
|       |                  | available, get out and lie in a ditch    |
|       |                  | and cover your head.                     |
+-------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **Tornado Safety:** (Continued)          |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Point out that *after* a tornado, one  |
|                           | should:                                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Listen to a portable radio for         |
|                           | information.                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Use a flashlight to check for damage   |
|                           | including gas, water, electrical lines,  |
|                           | and appliances.                          |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • If you smell gas or if there is a      |
|                           | fire, turn off the main gas valve.       |
|                           | Switch off individual circuit breakers   |
|                           | (or unscrew individual fuses), then      |
|                           | switch off the main circuit breaker (or  |
|                           | unscrew the main fuse).                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Stay out of the disaster area.         |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Do not use telephones except in        |
|                           | emergencies.                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Do not use vehicles except in          |
|                           | emergencies.                             |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------
                              **Flood Safety:**

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Present key    |  Note that *before* a flood strikes, one |
| ](medi | points.*        | should:                                   |
| a/imag |                 |                                           |
| e4.wmf |                 | • Know the flood risk and the elevation   |
| ){widt |                 | of the area.                              |
| h="0.5 |                 |                                           |
| 763888 |                 | • Prepare a home flood evacuation or      |
| 888888 |                 | escape plan.                              |
| 888in" |                 |                                           |
| >      |                 | • Get flood insurance, if available.      |
| height |                 |                                           |
| ="0.14 |                 | • Keep insurance papers, important        |
| 513888 |                 | documents, and other valuables in a       |
| 888888 |                 | safe-deposit box.                         |
| 89in"} |                 |                                           |
| >      |                 | • Know what flood and flash flood "watch" |
| > 15   |                 | and "warning" mean. (A flood watch means  |
|        |                 | a slow-rising flood is possible for your  |
|        |                 | area. A flood warning means flooding is   |
|        |                 | already occurring or will occur soon in   |
|        |                 | your area. A flash flood watch means      |
|        |                 | there is a chance that flash flooding     |
|        |                 | could occur anytime within the next few   |
|        |                 | hours. A flash flood warning means you    |
|        |                 | may only have seconds to evacuate to      |
|        |                 | higher ground.)                           |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Have a family plan, and choose a safe   |
|        |                 | area in advance.                          |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Have a portable radio, flashlight, and  |
|        |                 | emergency supplies.                       |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
|        |                 | **Flood Safety:** (Continued)             |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 |  Explain that *during* a flood (i.e.,    |
|        |                 | immediately before, and during the watch  |
|        |                 | and warning phases), one should:          |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | **Watch Phase (2-3 days for flood; 2-12   |
|        |                 | hours for flash flood)**:                 |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | • Sandbag windows and doors.             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Move furniture and other items to      |
|                           | higher levels.                           |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Fill your car's gas tank.              |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Listen to radio or TV for              |
|                           | up-to-the-minute information.            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | **Warning Phase (24-48 hours for flood;  |
|                           | 0-1 hour for flash flood)**:             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Use telephones only for                |
|                           | life-threatening emergencies.            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Evacuate, if necessary, and follow     |
|                           | instructions.                            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Do not walk or drive through flood     |
|                           | waters.                                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Stay off bridges where water is        |
|                           | covering them.                           |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Heed barricades blocking roads.        |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Keep away from waterways during heavy  |
|                           | rain. If you are in a canyon area and    |
|                           | hear a warning, get out of your car and  |
|                           | get to high ground immediately.          |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Keep out of storm drains and           |
|                           | irrigation ditches.                      |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **Flood Safety:** (Continued)            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Explain that *after* a flood, one      |
|                           | should:                                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Listen to a portable radio for         |
|                           | information.                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Boil drinking water (rolling boil for  |
|                           | 10 minutes) before using. Wells should   |
|                           | be pumped out and the water tested for   |
|                           | purity before drinking.                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Use a flashlight to check for damage   |
|                           | including gas, water, electrical lines,  |
|                           | and appliances.                          |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • If you smell gas or if there is a      |
|                           | fire, turn off the main gas valve.       |
|                           | Switch off individual circuit breakers   |
|                           | (or unscrew individual fuses), then      |
|                           | switch off the main circuit breaker (or  |
|                           | unscrew the main fuse).                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Stay out of the disaster area.         |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Do not use telephones except in        |
|                           | emergencies.                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Do not use vehicles except in          |
|                           | emergencies.                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | **Blizzard Safety:**                     |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Present key    |  Tell the group that if they are        |
| ](medi | points.*        | *outside* during a blizzard, they        |
| a/imag |                 | should:                                  |
| e4.wmf |                 |                                          |
| ){widt |                 | • Find shelter and try to stay dry.      |
| h="0.6 |                 |                                          |
| 680555 |                 | • Cover all exposed parts of the body.   |
| 555555 |                 |                                          |
| 555in" |                 | • If there is no shelter, you should:    |
| > h    |                 |                                          |
| eight= |                 | \- Prepare a lean-to, wind-break, or     |
| "0.172 |                 | snow cave for protection from the wind.  |
| 916666 |                 |                                          |
| 666666 |                 | \- Build a fire for heat and to attract  |
| 66in"} |                 | attention.                               |
| >      |                 |                                          |
| > 16   |                 | \- Place rocks around the fire to absorb |
|        |                 | and reflect heat.                        |
|        |                 |                                          |
|        |                 | • Mark your location for rescuers.       |
|        |                 |                                          |
|        |                 | • Do not drink alcoholic beverages.      |
|        |                 | Avoid falling asleep.                    |
|        |                 |                                          |
|        |                 | • Avoid eating snow. It will lower your  |
|        |                 | body temperature. Melt it first.         |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **Blizzard Safety:** (Continued)         |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Tell the participants that if they are |
|                           | *in a car or truck* during a blizzard,   |
|                           | they should:                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Stay in the vehicle. Disorientation    |
|                           | occurs quickly in snow and cold.         |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Run the motor about ten minutes each   |
|                           | hour for heat.                           |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Open the window a little for fresh air |
|                           | to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make |
|                           | sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked.    |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Make yourself visible to rescuers.     |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | \- Turn on the dome light at night when  |
|                           | running the engine.                      |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | \- Tie a colored cloth (preferably red)  |
|                           | to your antenna or door.                 |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | \- Raise the hood indicating trouble     |
|                           | after snow stops falling.                |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Exercise from time to time to keep     |
|                           | blood circulating and to keep warm.      |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Tell the participants that if they are |
|                           | *at home or in a building* during a      |
|                           | blizzard, they should:                   |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Stay inside.                           |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Use telephones only for                |
|                           | life-threatening emergencies.            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Use fire safeguards for heat and       |
|                           | properly ventilate.                      |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • If there is no heat, close off         |
|                           | unneeded rooms and stuff towels or rags  |
|                           | in cracks under doors. Cover windows at  |
|                           | night.                                   |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Eat and drink plenty.                  |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Wear layers of loose-fitting,          |
|                           | lightweight, warm clothing. Remove       |
|                           | layers to avoid overheating,             |
|                           | perspiration, and chill. Wear a hat.     |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| **?**  |                 |  Ask the participants if they have any  |
| *Disc  |                 | questions about personal safety during a |
| ussion |                 | disaster.                                |
| ques   |                 |                                          |
| tion.* |                 |                                          |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Participant    | **Hazardous Materials Safety:**          |
| ](medi | Hand-book, page |                                          |
| a/imag | PH I-31.*       |                                          |
| e2.wmf |                 |                                          |
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| 388888 |                 |                                          |
| 888888 |                 |                                          |
| 89in"} |                 |                                          |
| >      |                 |                                          |
| > 17   |                 |                                          |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------
  **?** *Discussion            Ask the participants how they protect
  question.*                  themselves from hazardous materials in
                              their homes.

  --------------------------- -------------------------------------------

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.69*    | If not mentioned by the group, remind    |
| [](med |                 | them that they should:                   |
| ia/ima |                 |                                          |
| ge8.wm |                 | • *Limit* the amount of hazardous        |
| f){wid |                 | materials in storage.                    |
| th="0. |                 |                                          |
| 575in" |                 | • *Isolate* products in approved         |
| >      |                 | containers, store them inside enclosed   |
| height |                 | cabinets, and protect them from sources  |
| ="0.42 |                 | of ignition.                             |
| 361111 |                 |                                          |
| 111111 |                 | • *Eliminate* products that are no       |
| 11in"} |                 | longer necessary by disposing of them    |
| >      |                 | properly.                                |
| > 18   |                 |                                          |
|        |                 | • *Separate* incompatible materials      |
|        |                 | (e.g., chlorine products and ammonia).   |
|        |                 |                                          |
|        |                 | Explain that this system is called the   |
|        |                 | *L.I.E.S.* procedure.                    |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
| **?** *Discussion         |  Ask the participants how many of them  |
| question.*                | read the warnings on product labels      |
|                           | before handling hazardous materials.     |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Stress the need to read the label and: |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.70*    | • Use the safety precautions (e.g.,      |
| [](med |                 | gloves, eye cover, etc.) recommended by  |
| ia/ima |                 | the manufacturer.                        |
| ge7.wm |                 |                                          |
| f){wid |                 | • Limit contact with the product to the  |
| th="0. |                 | degree possible.                         |
| 575in" |                 |                                          |
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| height |                 |                                          |
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| 361111 |                 |                                          |
| 111111 |                 |                                          |
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| >      |                 |                                          |
| > 19   |                 |                                          |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
|        |                 | **Hazardous Materials Safety:**          |
|        |                 | (Continued)                              |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| >      | *Slide 1.71*    |  Emphasize that, when not sure of the   |
| ![](me |                 | product---as in hazardous materials      |
| dia/im |                 | spills on the highway---or if the        |
| age3.e |                 | product produces a noxious odor, smoke,  |
| mf){wi |                 | or steam, the participants should *leave |
| dth="0 |                 | the area immediately* and call the local |
| .65in" |                 | emergency service operator (usually      |
| > h    |                 | 911). They should also:                  |
| eight= |                 |                                          |
| "0.495 |                 | • Observe the material from uphill,      |
| 833333 |                 | upwind and at a distance until qualified |
| 333333 |                 | personnel arrive.                        |
| 35in"} |                 |                                          |
| >      |                 | • Enlist others, if necessary, to help   |
| > 20   |                 | warn of the danger.                      |
|        |                 |                                          |
|        |                 |  Stress that, if evacuation is          |
|        |                 | necessary, citizens should move to an    |
|        |                 | uphill, upwind location to avoid being   |
|        |                 | reintroduced to the hazard via the wind. |
+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| **?**  |                  |  Ask the participants if they have any  |
| *Disc  |                  | questions about hazardous materials      |
| ussion |                  | during a disaster.                       |
| ques   |                  |                                          |
| tion.* |                  |                                          |
+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Participant     | **HOME AND WORKSITE PREPARATIONS**       |
| ](medi | Hand-book, page  |                                          |
| a/imag | PH I-32.*        |  Remind the group that preparedness is  |
| e2.wmf |                  | the key to survival in a disaster or     |
| ){widt |                  | emergency. Individuals, families, and    |
| h="0.6 |                  | worksites can take steps that will help  |
| 722222 |                  | minimize structural and nonstructural    |
| 222222 |                  | hazards, facilitate escape, and promote  |
| 223in" |                  | survival in the period immediately       |
| >      |                  | following the event.                     |
| height |                  |                                          |
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| > 21   |                  |                                          |
+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
|        |                 | **HOME AND WORKSITE PREPARATIONS**        |
|        |                 | (Continued)                               |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 |  Tell the group that individual and      |
|        |                 | worksite preparation includes:            |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Structural and nonstructural hazard     |
|        |                 | mitigation.                               |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | • Individual preparations, such as:       |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | \- Assembling survival supplies.          |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | \- Developing an escape plan.             |
|        |                 |                                           |
|        |                 | \- Developing a shelter in a secure area  |
|        |                 | of your home (in case authorities ask you |
|        |                 | to stay indoors during an event).         |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > ![]  | *Slide 1.72 and |  Refer the participants to the           |
| (media | 1.73*           | precautions chart in their Participant    |
| /image |                 | Handbooks. Stress that many injuries from |
| 7.wmf) | *Participant    | structural and nonstructural hazards are  |
| {width | Hand-book, page | easily preventable. Some steps that the   |
| ="0.66 | PH I-32.*       | participants can take include the         |
| 875in" |                 | following:                                |
| > h    |                 |                                           |
| eight= |                 | • [For structural hazards]{.underline}:   |
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| 45in"} |                 |                                           |
+--------+-----------------+-------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.74*     | \- Bolt older houses to the foundations. |
| [](med |                  |                                          |
| ia/ima |                  | \- Board or place protective tape on     |
| ge7.wm |                  | windows and glass doors to minimize      |
| f){wid |                  | flying glass.                            |
| th="0. |                  |                                          |
| 575in" |                  | \- Strap mobile homes to their slabs.    |
| >      |                  |                                          |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
|        |                  | **HOME AND WORKSITE PREPARATIONS**       |
|        |                  | (Continued)                              |
|        |                  |                                          |
|        |                  | • [For nonstructural                     |
|        |                  | hazards]{.underline}:                    |
+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![]  | *Slide 1.75*     | \- Anchor such furniture as bookshelves, |
| (media |                  | hutches, and grandfather clocks to the   |
| /image |                  | wall.                                    |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![]  | *Slide 1.76*     | \- Secure appliances and office          |
| (media |                  | equipment in place with                  |
| /image |                  | commercial-strength Velcro®.             |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.77*     | \- Secure cabinet doors with childproof  |
| [](med |                  | fasteners.                               |
| ia/ima |                  |                                          |
| ge7.wm |                  |                                          |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.78*     | \- Locate and label gas, electricity,    |
| [](med |                  | and water shut-offs before disasters     |
| ia/ima | *Participant     | occur. After a disaster, shut off        |
| ge7.wm | Hand-book, page  | utilities as needed to prevent fires and |
| f){wid | PH I-33.*        | other risks. Refer the participants to   |
| th="0. |                  | the utility shut-off illus-trations in   |
| 575in" |                  | their Participant Handbooks.             |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.79*     | \- Secure water heaters to the wall to   |
| [](med |                  | safeguard against a ruptured gas line or |
| ia/ima | *Participant     | loose electrical wires. Refer the        |
| ge7.wm | Hand-book, page  | participants to the illustration of hot  |
| f){wid | PH I-34.*        | water heater bracing in their            |
| th="0. |                  | Participant Handbooks.                   |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           |  Point out that there may be times when |
|                           | disaster victims have to leave their     |
|                           | homes or workplaces quickly---either     |
|                           | before or immediately after a disaster.  |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **HOME AND WORKSITE PREPARATIONS**       |
|                           | (Continued)                              |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Explain that, to be ready, they should |
|                           | assemble emergency supplies and properly |
|                           | store them in convenient and accessible  |
|                           | locations in the home and car. General   |
|                           | categories of supplies should include:   |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![]  | *Slide 1.80*     | • Water                                  |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![]  | *Slide 1.81*     | • Food                                   |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.82*     | • First aid kit                          |
| [](med |                  |                                          |
| ia/ima |                  | • Fire extinguisher                      |
| ge9.wm |                  |                                          |
| f){wid |                  | • Sanitation supplies                    |
| th="0. |                  |                                          |
| 575in" |                  | • Sources of information                 |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Participant     |  Tell the group that a complete list of |
| ](medi | Hand-book, pages | the survival supplies recommended by     |
| a/imag | PH 1-35 through  | FEMA is in the Participant Handbooks.    |
| e2.wmf | PH 1-40.*        |                                          |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| **?**  |                  |  Ask the group how many of them have    |
| *Disc  |                  | developed escape plans for their homes   |
| ussion |                  | or offices.                              |
| ques   |                  |                                          |
| tion.* |                  |                                          |
+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
|        |                  | **HOME AND WORKSITE PREPARATIONS**       |
|        |                  | (Continued)                              |
+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| >      | *Slide 1.83*     |  Emphasize the importance of having an  |
| ![](me |                  | escape plan that:                        |
| dia/im |                  |                                          |
| age3.e |                  | • Includes escape from every room of the |
| mf){wi |                  | house or every area of the workplace.    |
| dth="0 |                  |                                          |
| .65in" |                  | • Considers the needs of children and    |
| > h    |                  | physically challenged individuals.       |
| eight= |                  |                                          |
| "0.495 |                  | Remind the participants that, after      |
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| > !    | *Participant     |  Explain the "Exit Drills In The Home"  |
| [](med | Hand-book, pages | Plan. Tell the participants that a       |
| ia/ima | PH I-41 through  | sample escape plan is in their           |
| ge10.e | PH I-43.*        | Participant Handbooks. Explain that, in  |
| mf){wi |                  | most cases, homeowners won't have smoke  |
| dth="0 |                  | detectors in every room, but it is       |
| .65in" |                  | important to have a smoke detector at    |
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  **?** *Discussion question.*  Ask the participants if they have any
                               questions about home and worksite
                               preparations.

  ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Participant    | **COMMUNITY PREPARATIONS**               |
| [](med | Hand-book, page |                                          |
| ia/ima | PH I-44.*       |  Point out that communities can also    |
| ge10.e |                 | prepare for disasters by establishing    |
| mf){wi |                 | Community Emergency Response Teams to    |
| dth="0 |                 | respond in the period immediately after  |
| .65in" |                 | a disaster. Explain that CERTs:          |
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|                           | • Assist existing Emergency Response     |
|                           | Teams (ERTs).                            |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | • Assume many of the same functions as   |
|                           | response personnel:                      |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+-----------------+------------------------------------------+
| >      | *Slide 1.84*    | \- Fire suppression                      |
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| dia/im | *Slide 1.85*    | \- Light search and rescue               |
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|                           |   | **COMMUNITY PREPARATIONS** (Continued)   |
|                           |   |                                          |
|                           |   |  Ask the participants if they have any  |
|                           |   | other questions about disaster hazard    |
|                           |   | mitigation.                              |
+---------------------------+---+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![   | *Participant     | **PROTECTION FOR DISASTER WORKERS**      |
| ](medi | Hand-book, page  |                                          |
| a/imag | PH I-45.*        |  Explain that, as volunteers, CERT      |
| e2.wmf |                  | members functioning in emergency service |
| ){widt |                  | are generally protected by "Good         |
| h="0.6 |                  | Samaritan" laws that protect people who  |
| 722222 |                  | provide emergency care *in a prudent and |
| 222222 |                  | reasonable manner.*                      |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Slide 1.87      |  Point out that, in a disaster or       |
| [](med | (must be         | emergency, CERT members are protected by |
| ia/ima | prepared         | the following State and local laws:      |
| ge7.wm | locally)*        |                                          |
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+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+

  ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------
  *It is suggested that you    [Instructor Note]{.underline}: Insert the
  check with your community's  State and local laws that protect CERT
  legal advisors prior to      members at this point in the lesson plan.
  providing this information.* 

  ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------

+--------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > !    | *Participant     |  Remind the participants that there is  |
| [](med | Hand-book, page  | a chart in their Participant Handbooks,  |
| ia/ima | PH I-45.*        | on which they should record applicable   |
| ge10.e |                  | laws and key points for their State.     |
| mf){wi |                  |                                          |
| dth="0 |                  |  Explain the specific protection        |
| .65in" |                  | offered by the laws and point out the    |
| >      |                  | liabilities that extend beyond the       |
| height |                  | protection of the laws.                  |
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| > ![  | *Total Topic:*   | **SESSION SUMMARY**                      |
| ](med |                  |                                          |
| ia/im | *5 minutes*      |  Summarize the session by making the    |
| age11 |                  | following points:                        |
| .emf) | *Participant     |                                          |
| {widt | Hand-book, page  | • CERTs are among a variety of agencies  |
| h="0. | PH I-46.*        | and personnel who cooperate to provide   |
| 65in" |                  | assistance in the aftermath of a         |
| >     |                  | disaster or emergency. The keys to CERT  |
|  heig |                  | effectiveness are in:                    |
| ht="0 |                  |                                          |
| .4687 |                  | \- Familiarity with the type of event    |
| 5in"} |                  | and the types of damage that can occur   |
| >     |                  | as a result.                             |
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|       |                  | \- Adequate preparation for the event    |
| ![    |                  | and its aftermath.                       |
| ](med |                  |                                          |
| ia/im |                  | \- *Training* in the functional areas to |
| age10 |                  | which CERTs are assigned.                |
| .emf) |                  |                                          |
| {widt |                  | \- *Practice* through refreshers and     |
| h="0. |                  | simulations.                             |
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| heigh |                  | • CERTs have proven themselves           |
| t="0. |                  | invaluable in the area in which they     |
| 44861 |                  | were tested (Los Angeles). They can be   |
| 11111 |                  | invaluable in this community as well.    |
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+-------+------------------+------------------------------------------+
| > ![  | *Participant     |  Remind the participants that there is  |
| ](med | Hand-book, page  | an additional reading list at the end of |
| ia/im | PH I-47.*        | Chapter I in their Participant           |
| age10 |                  | Handbooks.                               |
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  **?** *Discussion question.*  Ask the participants if they have any
                               questions about anything covered in this
                               session.

  ---------------------------- ------------------------------------------

+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+
|                           | **SESSION SUMMARY** (Continued)          |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Tell the group that the next session   |
|                           | will cover fire suppression. Then remind |
|                           | the group that, before the next session, |
|                           | they should:                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | 1\. Read and familiarize themselves with |
|                           | Chapter II: Disaster Fire Suppression in |
|                           | their Participant Handbooks.             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | 2\. Bring a pair of leather gloves and   |
|                           | safety goggles to use in the fire        |
|                           | suppression unit, and to serve as a      |
|                           | starting point for their disaster        |
|                           | preparedness kits.                       |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | 3\. Begin food and water storage for at  |
|                           | least 72 hours for themselves and their  |
|                           | families.                                |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | 4\. Establish an out-of-state emergency  |
|                           | contact.                                 |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | 5\. Locate the utility shut-offs in      |
|                           | their homes.                             |
|                           |                                          |
|                           | 6\. Wear appropriate clothes (no shorts  |
|                           | or open-toed shoes), because they will   |
|                           | practice putting out a small fire with   |
|                           | an extinguisher.                         |
|                           |                                          |
|                           |  Thank the participants for attending   |
|                           | this session.                            |
+---------------------------+------------------------------------------+

**YOUR NOTES:**

**COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM**

**ADDITIONAL MATERIALS**

**SESSION I**

**EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE**

**NATIONAL EMERGENCY TRAINING CENTER**

***Community Emergency Response Team Checklist***

**INSTRUCTIONS:** Use the list below when planning and organizing a
CERT. Keep this page in the front of the CERT plan of operation.

***Personal Preparedness** [Completed]{.underline} [Date
Checked]{.underline}*

 Food 

 Water 

 Out-of-State Phone Contact 

 Mitigation Measures:

• Water heater 

• Utilities 

• Cabinets, etc. 

• Other: 

***Community Emergency Response Team Checklist*** *(Continued)*

***Team Organization** [Completed]{.underline} [Date
Checked]{.underline}*

 Leadership

• Team leader 

• Group leaders 

 Membership

• Roster 

• Phone list 

• Skills inventory 

 Communications

• Telephone tree 

• Newsletter 

• Amateur radio 

• Runners 

***Community Emergency Response Team Checklist*** *(Continued)*

***Team Organization*** *(Continued) [Completed]{.underline} [Date
Checked]{.underline}*

 Resources And Locations

• Personnel 

• Equipment 

• Supplies 

• Response kits 

 Area Surveys

• Evacuation plans 

• Staging area 

• Casualty collection points 

• Specific hazard areas 

• Area maps 

 Response Plan

• Response criteria 

• Communications/notifications 

• Staging area/command post 

***Community Emergency Response Team Checklist*** *(Continued)*

***Team Organization*** *(Continued) [Completed]{.underline} [Date
Checked]{.underline}*

 Teamwork

• Meetings 

• Drills and exercises 

• Training:

\- First aid 

\- CPR 

\- Other: 

***Recommended CERT Equipment And Supplies***

The following equipment and supplies are recommended as a minimum supply
cache for all CERT teams. The equipment and supplies should be
maintained at or near the team staging area.

*[Equipment/Supply]{.underline} [Date Obtained]{.underline}
[Quantity]{.underline} [Date Checked]{.underline}*

 Nylon/canvas bag with

shoulder strap

 Water (two canteens/bottles

per Search and Rescue team)

 Dehydrated foods

 Water purification tablets

 Work gloves (leather)

 Goggles

 Dust masks

 Flashlight or miner's lamp

 Batteries and extra bulbs

 Secondary flashlight or

light sticks

***Recommended CERT Equipment And Supplies** (Continued)*

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 Utility knife

 Note pads

 Markers:

• Thin-point

• Thick-point

 Pens

 Duct tape

 Masking tape (2-inch)

 Scissors

 Crescent wrench

 First aid pouch containing:

• 4 × 4 gauze dressings (6)

• Abdominal pads (4)

• Triangular bandages (4)

• Band-Aids

• Roller bandage