APPENDIX E– REGIONAL ASSETS APPENDIX F – CONTACT INFORMATION AND ROSTERS APPENDIX G – FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT APPENDIX H – JOB AIDS AND OTHER SUPPORT INFORMATION APPENDIX I – MASS CARE AND SHELTER OPERATIONS APPENDIX J – SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS APPENDIX K – RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL TEAM PROCEDURES APPENDIX L – WELLNESS CHECKS INTRODUCTION PURPOSE This document: Describes the composition and capabilities of CERT assets. Describes the process through which CERT forces will be alerted, activated, and deployed upon requests from the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and the Incident Support Team. Delineates organizational responsibilities and roles.. Details what comprises a CERT task force, minimum equipment capabilities, minimum training standards and what capabilities they must meet. Identifies the procedures for on-site operations and demobilization. MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of CERT Response System is the coordination, development, and maintenance of the regional effort to provide and support the human service needs of disaster victims thru volunteer CERT resources. TASK FORCE ADMINSTRATION CERT Response System is structured to safely operate on the scene for up to 3 days. The individual team components and primary functions are outlined below: Administration / Management Composition: Task Force Leader (TFL) Phil Amtower
Introduction describing the overview of the mission, including where and when the mission assignment occurred. Chronology of events, including activation, mobilization, on-site operations, reassignment/demobilization, and post-mission activities (incident stress management, equipment rehabilitation, mission debriefings, etc.). Evaluation of the effectiveness of task force organization, call-out procedures, operating procedures, operational checklists, position descriptions, equipment, and prior training. Evaluation of the mission operations, procedures, logistical movement and resupply activities, liaison activities with the IST, on-site coordination, and effective integration with the local incident management structure, etc. Recommendations for changes within the individual task force. Recommendations for system changes. RETURN TO STATE OF READINESS: The task force is expected to return to its initial state of readiness within two weeks after the conclusion of a mission. This is to ensure the optimal readiness soon after a disaster response has been concluded. The only exception would be if specialized equipment is being repaired or replaced by the distributor within this time frame. In cases of over two weeks, the task force should notify SEMA and the IST of their status. CERT RESPONSE SYSTEM PROGRAM MAINTENANCE MOBILIZATION MANUAL: It is essential that each Task Force develop a mobilization manual outlining all the procedures and issues involved in deployment. As a minimum, this should include: Twenty-four hour POC for task force. Procedures for the authorization and approval of a mission response. Team notification process. Notification and call-out procedure for personnel. Team assembly and briefing point. Cache management and assembly method. and media issues. Transportation methods Identification of positions required to support the mobilization. CACHE MAINTENANCE: The Task Force must establish a program to maintain the cache readiness. This program should include: Biannual cache inventories. Periodic tool and equipment exercise to ensure proper operation. Rotation periods for items with an anticipated life (batteries, medicines, etc.). Procedures for checking out cache equipment for training, maintenance, etc. Procedures for computerized and hard copy inventory updates. Regular maintenance schedule for cache items TRAINING AND EXERCISES