Starting and Maintaining a CERT Program

Starting and Maintaining a CERT Program (Complete = 1.2 megs)

	File Name	File Size
Table of Contents CERT Background Information CERT Overview CERT Roles	Background-Information.pdf	83 KB
CERT Resources Special Topics Meeting the Needs of all Participants Accommodating Special Needs Working With Students Reducing Liability Organizing CERT Teams Organizing CERT Communications Tips for Handling Special Issues Sample Hold Harmless/Permission Request Checklist, Samples & Other Resources Web Links	Special-Topics.pdf	161 KB
Starting a CERT Program
Step 1: Assessing Needs The CERT Role in Your Community Developing Program Goals Questions to Get You Started Tips for Assessing Needs Community Hazard Analysis: Review Worksheet	Assessing-Needs.pdf	87 KB
Step 2: Identifying Resources Funding a CERT Program Ideas for Obtaining CERT Resources CERT Program Personnel Resources Tips for Obtaining Resources CERT Resources Requirements Worksheet Sample CERT Budget CERT Program Costs Worksheet	Identifying-Resources.pdf	160 KB
Step 3: Gaining Support and Recruiting Developing Your Program Strategy Developing CERT Partnerships Developing Partnerships Checklist Marketing CERT Gaining Support From Local Leaders Tips for Gaining Support & Recruiting Marketing Contacts Worksheet	Gaining-Support-and-Recruiting.pdf	164 KB
Step 4: Acquiring Training Materials Building a Fire Pan Ideas for Obtaining CERT Resources Tips for Acquiring Training Materials CERT Resource Requirements Worksheet	Acquiring-Training-Materials.pdf	104 KB
Step 5: Tailoring Training Reviewing the CERT Content Hiding PowerPoint Visuals Changing the Master Slide Reviewing CERT Activities Updating CERT Materials Inserting Photos Into PowerPoint Tips for Using Photographs Revising the Word Files Keeping Your Instructors Current Tips for Tailoring Training Supplemental Video Materials Photographs of CERT Training	Tailoring-Training.pdf	305 KB
Step 6: Establishing a Training Cadre Selecting Instructors Establishing Instructor Standards Preparing Instructors Tips for Establishing a Training Cadre Sample Instructor Background Questionnaire	Establishing-a-Training-Cadre.pdf	86 KB
Step 7: Delivering Training Delivering CERT Training Tips for Delivering CERT Training Sample Registration Form Sample Program Flyer Sample Training Record Sample Training Evaluation Form	Delivering-Training.pdf	459 KB
Maintaining a CERT Program
Step 1: Communicating with Volunteers CERT Communication Techniques Tips for Communicating With Volunteers Sample Periodic Evaluation Sample Newsletter	Communicating-with-Volunteers.pdf	199 KB
Step 2: Maintaining Partnerships Communicating Successes Tips for Maintaining Partnerships	Maintaining-Partnerships.pdf	81 KB
Step 3: Planning Continuing Training Planning and Conducting Refresher Training Tips for Planning Continuing Training Sample Periodic Evaluation Form	Planning-Continuing-Training.pdf	99 KB
Step 4: Maintaining Records Maintaining CERT Records Tips for Maintaining Records Sample Training Record Sample Expression of Interest Record Sample Marketing Contacts Worksheet Sample Instructor Background Questionnaire Sample Instructor Record Sample Registration Form Sample Training Schedule	Maintaining-Records.pdf	146 KB

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