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Training for Community Residents and Public Safety Officials

Training Community Residents and Public Safety Officials for Disaster Preparedness

Operating in the affected area where volunteers are needed often involves training. Depending on the disaster and its' current phase, volunteers can be extremely helpful to ensure communities return to their new normal. By working with an established organization, the appropriate safety, training, and skills are necessary.

 

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Training for Community Residents

  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – CERT is a 20-hour, nationally recognized course, where you can learn how to take life-saving action to help businesses and families get through the first few hours or days of an emergency. CERT prepares individuals to help prior to, during and after a large scale disaster.

  • CPR – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation classes are offered locally through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

  • FEMA Independent Study Program – This is a great program that offers free online classes you can take anytime. You’ll need a computer with an internet connection and are required to sign up for a student ID before beginning. Here are some of the FEMA IS classes that our office recommends for the general public.
    • IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

    • IS-315: CERT Supplemental Training, the Incident Command System (ICS)

    • IS-10A: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness

    • IS-11A: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning

    • IS-36: Multi-hazard Planning for Childcare

    • IS-100SCA: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools (K-12)

Training for Public Safety Officials

  • San Diego Urban Area Security initiative  (SD UASI)

  • FEMA Independent Study Program

  • Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)