This document provides information and resources for individuals and communities to prepare for emergencies through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. It lists recommended FEMA Independent Study courses for CERT training, as well as local CERT programs in Thurston and Pierce Counties in Washington State and links for developing family communication plans and checklists. The summary encourages individuals to take initiative to prepare themselves and their families through ongoing training and exercises.
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1. CERT
One of the first things you can do for your community is to prepare YOURSELF and YOUR
FAMILY for emergencies. This is a continuing year round process that involves ongoing
exercises and individual training. IT IS UP TO YOU!
? IS22 Disaster Supply Checklist - ?http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/IS22/AppendixB.pdf
? IS22 Family Communication Plan- ?http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/downloads/IS22/AppendixC.pdf
? Create copies of your important documents, phone numbers & contacts and put them in a safe place.
Community Emergency Response Team
Introduction to CERT ¨C IS317 ?http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317
Thurston County? Disaster Assistance Response Team - Vivian Eason ?easonv@co.thurston.wa.us
?http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/em/Orgs/DART/index.htm
Thurston County Amateur Radio Emergency Service? ?http://www.wa7oly.net/#page=page-1
ARES / RACES NETS -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Hzx4c4bn7hS1BPUGp5ajBSQXc/view?usp=sharing
FEMA Independent Study Program?: RECOMMENDED CERT IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and IS22
FEMA ISP Course List ?https://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.aspx
Skywarn Training? - ?https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_course.php?id=23
You must register with the website prior to taking the training.
CERT ¨C Continuing Education Courses Online
Formidable Footprint Exercises - Course dates ¨C Community Online Training
?http://www.drc-group.com/project/footprint.html
Ham Radio Licensing? - ?http://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session
There are many study guides available online. Search for Technician License Exam
Testing Locations OLYMPIA? ¨C $15.00 exam fee which is valid for 10 years (provided you pass the
exam) Exam no longer requires Morse Code. ?South Sound Manor Event Center 455 North Street SE
Tumwater, WA? 6:00 p.m. before each regular OARS meeting. Walk-ins allowed. To register contact
Klaus Neubert, 360-280-2428
Exam Tips: ?http://oars-ve.duckdns.org/misc/
Technician:?http://oars-ve.duckdns.org/misc/2014%20Element%202%20Study%20Guide.pdf
2. Pierce County CERT
CERT 98328
Community Emergency Response Team
Mission Statement.
To support the Towns of Eatonville and Roy as well as our neighboring communities Emergency
Management program & goals by improving the competencies of the Town officials and the Citizens in
Emergency Management at all levels to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and
mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the Citizens of our community.
Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT 98328)
P.O. Box 1185
Eatonville WA 98328
For more Information call Larry Dorothy at 253-888-2563 or South Pierce Fire & Rescue at 253-847-4333
or go to ?www.spfr.org
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