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Following a major disaster or emergency, public safety personnel may not be able to meet all of the demands for services required. Factors such as number of victims, communication failures, and road blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment’s notice via “911.” It is also expected that under disaster circumstances, people will spontaneously try to help each other. Such was the case following the Mexico City earthquake where untrained, spontaneous volunteers saved 800 people, however, 100 people lost their lives while attempting to save others. This is a high price to pay and is preventable through training. If we can predict that emergency services may not be able to meet immediate needs following a major disaster and that people will spontaneously volunteer, what can be done to prepare a group of citizens for this eventuality? CERT !
   The Community Emergency Response Team concept was developed and implemented in Los Angeles, California. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recognizing the importance of the program has adopted and expanded the CERT materials to cover all hazards. The individual taking this course will benefit by being better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster. The CERT training is advantageous not only to individuals but to community groups, businesses and civic associations as well.


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