CERT PSYCHOLOGY
Name at least three ways you can reduce stress
GET ENOUGH SLEEP
EXERCISE REGULARLY
EAT A BALANCE DIET
6 pm on the Wednesday evening before the Thursday of the monthly CERT meeting.
What is the time for the monthly CERT radio check-in?
The goal of search and Rescue
Rescue the greatest number in the shortest amount of time, Get walking wounded out first, Keep rescuers and survivors safe
Recommended Go Bag locations
Home, Office, Vehicles.
Define Terrorism
The unlawful use of force against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives
What are the Phases of a Crisis
Impact, Inventory, Rescue, Recovery
CERTRPT
What radio channel is used by the CERT team members to communicate with each other?
Three types of Structural Voids
Pancake Void
"V" Void
Lean-to Void
Avoiding spending $20 for a bottle of water
Having cash in the form of small bills.
What are some "New Tactics" terrorist use
Active Shooter; Improvised Explosive devices (IEDs); Complexed Coordinated Attacks; Cyber Attacks
Name Five Psychological Symptoms of Trauma
Irritability or Anger, Mood Swings, Self Blame, Isolation and Withdrawal, Fear of Occurrence, Sadness, Depression, Grief, Relationship Problems, Feeling Helpless
First actions when issued
What is check the battery and test the radio?
What information is found on "Search Marking" on a building
Date, Time In/Out, CERT/Team ID, Area Searched, Survivors, Dead
Have a quantity available sufficient for a month.
What is a recommendation regarding prescription or necessary medication in your Go Bag?
Potential "Soft Targets"
What are Schools, Malls, Parks, Large Gatherings
Name Five Physiological Symptoms of Trauma
Loss of Appetite, Headache or Chest Pains, Diarrhea, Hyperactivity, Drug consumption, Nightmares, Insomnia, Fatigue
Proper radio technique when using a repeater.
What are you utilizing when you press and hold PTT for 2 seconds before speaking into your radio?
Search Methodology (how do you search a building)
Bottom-up/Top down for multi-story dwellings
Right Wall/Left wall
Stop frequently to listen
Bin, basket, backpack, tote
Devices to contain/carry/transport your preparedness kit.
Define C B R N E
Chemical; Radiological; Biological; Nuclear; Explosive material
Name the Five 'F's"
FREEZE, FLIGHT, FIGHT, FRIGHT, FAINT
"To - From"
What is the correct way to address the person you want to talk with and identify yourself on the radio?
Pass it on...
How many other possible victims
Information about the building
Important Papers
Phone Lists, Medical information, Insurance, Identification, financial, address lists of friends and relatives, meeting locations
What are a few signs of Terrorism?
Surveillance; Impersonation or Suspicious people; Elicitation; Rehearsal and Dry Runs; Acquiring Funding; Deployment; Test Security; Acquiring Supplies