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44 a p p e n d i x d A-CERT Exercise Plan
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a-CeRT exercise plan 45 To ensure the effective execution of an exercise, it is recommended that the proposed Lead Controller of the exercise complete the following minimum training courses from the FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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46 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? The National CERT Program has developed a library of drills and exercises.10 These exercises have been designed in a ready-for-use format and include complete instructions, detailed lists of materials, and all supporting forms.
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a-CeRT exercise plan 47 Discussion-based exercises typically focus on strategic, policy-oriented issues. Facilitators and/or presenters usually lead the discussion, keeping participants on track toward meeting exercise objectives.11 Operations-based exercises represent the next level of the exercise cycle.
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48 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? The FSE example given below is just one approach to the modification of CERT exercise material to be applicable as an Airport CERT validation tool.
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a-CeRT exercise plan 49 pushed across the runway by high winds and wedged underneath the now upside-down plane and the gate overhang, There is no fire at the time, but the truck is leaking fuel from somewhere. The storm damaged many buildings and caused injuries to individuals in the airport terminal and other buildings, as well as those around the airfield and on roadways.
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50 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? Item Factors to Consider and one location for each functional group?
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a-CeRT exercise plan 51 Item Factors to Consider Materials for use in the medical treatment area: • Splinting • Bandaging Materials for use in rescue operations: • Blankets or stretchers • Chairs • Levers and cribbing material Wood, furniture, and other materials to simulate interior damage to the buildings and trapped victims A cable to simulate a downed electrical wire Small (5x7 inches) printed sign saying "This victim has died" Portable toilets Exercise documents Make copies of the following (all except the map are included in the Appendix)
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52 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? There are two types of Facilitators: The Lead Controller will stay at the Command Post.
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a-CeRT exercise plan 53 Controllers Two of the Controller's roles are similar to those of the Lead Controller, but they are carried out at the location of one of the tactical groups. First, the Controller will set up his or her location.
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54 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? A blank Exercise Schedule Template is included in the Controller/Evaluator Briefing in the Appendix.
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a-CeRT exercise plan 55 People have been injured by flying debris and trapped under fallen debris. Passengers in the wrecked plane are unable to remove themselves from the aircraft due to its precarious position, height, and the leaking fuel underneath.
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56 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? Step Action What to Say/Do • Prepare one role -player to play the role of a distraught mother.
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a-CeRT exercise plan 57 Step Action What to Say/Do the team to work through the decision-making process with the members. 5 Control the exercise at the Command Post.
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58 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? chronological timeline of expected actions and scripted events (i.e., injects)
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a-CeRT exercise plan 59 These cards are intended to simplify the process of creating volunteer victims. They can be used in two ways.
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60 integrating CeRTs at airports: What is CeRT and How do i Use it? VICTIM #11 -- Delayed Both feet crushed by concrete block Breathing once every 3 seconds Knows name, date, and what happened Color returns to finger tips in 1 second VICTIM # 12 -- Delayed Back injury, unable to move Breathing once every 4 seconds Knows name, date, and what happened Color returns to finger tips in 2 seconds VICTIM #13 -- Delayed Right arm and leg are deformed Breathing once every 3 seconds Knows name, date, and what happened Color returns to finger tips in 4 seconds VICTIM #14 -- Immediate Large piece of wood in left thigh Breathing once every 2 seconds Alert and responsive Color returns to finger tips in 3 seconds VICTIM #15 -- Immediate Severe cut on right thigh, heavy bleeding Breathing once every 5 seconds Knows name, date, and what happened Color returns to finger tips in 3 seconds VICTIM #16 -- Immediate Both legs deformed Breathing once every second Not responsive to questions Color returns to finger tips in 3 seconds VICTIM #17 -- Immediate Impaled object in abdomen; breathing difficulties Breathing once every 3 seconds Cannot remember what happened Color returns to finger tips in 5 seconds VICTIM #18 -- Immediate Amputated left arm, bleeding controlled Breathing once every 4 seconds Knows name, date, and what happened Color returns to finger tips in 4 seconds VICTIM #19 -- Immediate Severe bleeding from head wound Breathing once every 2 seconds Not responsive to questions Color returns to finger tips in 4 seconds VICTIM #20 -- Immediate Chest pain with possible broken ribs Breathing once every second Knows name, date, and what happened Color returns to finger tips in 2 seconds VICTIM #21 -- Immediate Severe head injury Not breathing Not responsive to questions Color returns to finger tips in 4 seconds VICTIM # 22 -- Dead Massive head injury Not breathing Unresponsive Color does not return to finger tips VICTIM #23 -- Dead Blood oozing from head wound Chest is not rising Finger tips blue/grey VICTIM #24 -- Dead No visible injury, blank stare Cannot feel air movement Color does not return to finger tips VICTIM #25 -- Dead Wood impaled in neck Breathing once every second Not responsive Color returns to finger tips in 4 seconds
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a-CeRT exercise plan 61 Controller/Evaluator Briefing: 1 copy per Controller and Evaluator is distributed before the exercise Exercise Overview: 1 copy per participant is distributed at the beginning of the exercise CERT Member and Volunteer Victims and Actors Sign-In Sheets (2 pages each) : 1 copy of each is distributed to the sign-in area before the exercise Sample Victim Injury Cards: 1 card per victim volunteer is used to prepare victims prior to the exercise Incident/Assignment Tracking Log: 3-4 copies are used at the Command Post and distributed during the exercise Victim Treatment Area Record: 8-10 copies are used at the medical treatment area during the exercise Damage Assessment Form: 2-3 copies per tactical group are distributed during the exercise General Message Form: 2-3 copies per tactical group are distributed during the exercise Events and Evaluation Form for Lead Controller and Evaluator: 1 copy per Command Post Controller and Evaluator is distributed before the exercise Events and Evaluation Form for Controller(s)
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