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• VCU-CERT students served as victims and responders for VCU’s March 2, 2010 Exercise
• VCU-CERT students served as victims and responders for VCU’s March 2, 2010 Exercise
• VCU C-CERT is a part of VCU IAEM
• To become a CERT member, one must complete a 20 hour course
• C-CERT trains people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations
• CERT members can provide immediate assistance to victims and first responders
• CERT creates a culture of disaster prevention
• VCU C-CERT is a part of VCU IAEM
• To become a CERT member, one must complete a 20 hour course
• C-CERT trains people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations
• CERT members can provide immediate assistance to victims and first responders
• CERT creates a culture of disaster prevention
VCU Campus-CERT ActivitiesVCU Campus-CERT ActivitiesBelinda AndrewsBelinda Andrews1, 21, 2, Rebah Holton, Rebah Holton22, Patrick Ashle, Patrick Ashleyy11, Jason K. Levy, Jason K. Levy11 and Larry G. Mullendoreand Larry G. Mullendore33
Homeland Security & Emergency PreparednessHomeland Security & Emergency Preparedness1 1 , Criminal , Criminal JusticeJustice22 and Facilities Management Division and Facilities Management Division33
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284
Acknowledgements
C-CERT and IAEM Co-Advisors• Dr. Jason Levy (Faculty Advisor)• Colonel Larry Mullendore (Staff Advisor)
Financial Support• Undergraduate Research & Creative
Scholarship Advisory Committee • IAEM and VCU Health System• VDEM (Citizen Corps) and VDOT
Donations• Kroger• Starbucks• Domino’s Pizza
Acknowledgements
C-CERT and IAEM Co-Advisors• Dr. Jason Levy (Faculty Advisor)• Colonel Larry Mullendore (Staff Advisor)
Financial Support• Undergraduate Research & Creative
Scholarship Advisory Committee • IAEM and VCU Health System• VDEM (Citizen Corps) and VDOT
Donations• Kroger• Starbucks• Domino’s Pizza
• In 95% of all emergencies, bystanders or victims themselves are the first to provide emergency assistance or to perform a rescue.
• Less than one percent of the U.S. population is an emergency responder
• In 95% of all emergencies, bystanders or victims themselves are the first to provide emergency assistance or to perform a rescue.
• Less than one percent of the U.S. population is an emergency responder
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• VCU Campus-CERT (C-CERT) was founded in 2009
• Created within the VCU-International Association for Emergency Management (IAEM)
• CERT is one of the five Citizen Corps Partners
• VCU Campus-CERT (C-CERT) was founded in 2009
• Created within the VCU-International Association for Emergency Management (IAEM)
• CERT is one of the five Citizen Corps Partners
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Disaster Preparedness
• Discuss local hazards• Family planning• Disaster kits • CERT and the law
Disaster Medical Operations
• Treat airway obstruction • Simple triage• Rapid treatments• Identify and treat bleeding• Identify and treat shock
Disaster Preparedness
• Discuss local hazards• Family planning• Disaster kits • CERT and the law
Disaster Medical Operations
• Treat airway obstruction • Simple triage• Rapid treatments• Identify and treat bleeding• Identify and treat shock
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3 Current CERT Activities
VCU-Carver Emergency Preparedness • Design Emergency Exercises• Reduce Disaster Risk• Understand Hazards and Vulnerabilities
Special Needs Evacuation Exercise
• C-CERT Students participate In Hanover County Public Schools Exercise (April 21, 2010 in Ashland, VA)
Current CERT Activities
VCU-Carver Emergency Preparedness • Design Emergency Exercises• Reduce Disaster Risk• Understand Hazards and Vulnerabilities
Special Needs Evacuation Exercise
• C-CERT Students participate In Hanover County Public Schools Exercise (April 21, 2010 in Ashland, VA)
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Why Involve Citizens?VCU Tornado Exercise (March 2, 2010)
Sample C-CERT Topics2