Which of the following statements is true about CERTs?

• Being a CERT volunteer requires little time because disasters do not occur frequently.

• CERTs are restricted to disaster response activities in their neighborhood.

• CERTS never support emergency response agencies with nonemergency projects.

• CERTS often support emergency response agencies with nonemergency projects in the community.

Answer explanation

It is not C because CERT members so support emergency response.

What is a main feature of the CERT program?

• Trained volunteers can substitute for emergency responders.

• Community groups form local shelters during emergency situations.

• Trained volunteers use a consistent, nationwide approach to support emergency responders with disaster preparedness and response.

• Organized volunteers operate in a consistent, nationwide approach to assist others.

Answer explanation

It is not B because local groups not only form local shelters.

When you respond to a disaster as a CERT volunteer, how can you establish priorities and make decisions about how and if your team will respond?

• Obtain a list of needs from the fire department at the staging area.

• Go to the staging area; your priority is the first person in distress.

• Write down locations and types damage you see on the way to your staging area.

• Find your CERT sponsoring agency sponsor at the staging area to get information.

Answer explanation

It is not D because there is not need to locate your sponsoring agency for support.

What is the main benefit from applying the CERT organizational structure during a disaster response?

• The sponsoring agency can easily account for all CERT members during the response.

• The ability to direct team responses to do the most good for the most people in the shortest amount of time.

• It follows national preparedness guidelines.

• Emergency responders know who to contact during the response effort.

Answer explanation

It is not D because emergency response can make contact with any CERT member.

Which is the following statements is true about the ideal CERT volunteer?

• Everyone, regardless of age, has the ability to contribute in some way to a CERT.

• CERT volunteers should be physically active and agile.

• Ideal CERT volunteers are teenagers because they young, agile, and risk takers.

• CERT volunteers must be 21 years or older for liability reasons.

Answer explanation

It is not C because CERT does not discriminant against anyone helping.

Three CERT volunteers are first on the scene of a car accident and provide assistance. This is an example of :

• Mitigating hazards

• Emergency disaster response

• Being good Samaritans

• Augmenting professional response resources

Answer explanation

It is not A because you are volunteering to help with the car accident.

How do CERT volunteers prepare for disasters?

• Hands-on practice and realistic exercises

• This computer-based training course

• Briefings from FEMA personnel

• Weekly CERT newsletters

Answer explanation

It is not B because more is needed than just computer-based training.

Aside from CERT Basic Training, your sponsoring organization may offer additional training on emergency flood response and which subject below?

• Advanced fire fighting

• Staging area set up

• Emergency communications

• Advanced medical skills

Answer explanation

It is not A because as a volunteer, you will only be offered basic training.

What is a benefit that CERT volunteers report after they complete training?

• Knowing who to call when the power goes out

• Confidence they can protect themselves and others and minimize property damage

• Faster emergence response service for their family

• Ability to fight house fires

Answer explanation

It is not C because the training helps your services everyone.

How would you describe a CERT sponsored by a fire department, emergency management departments, or a neighborhood club/association?

• A Campus CERT

• A Community CERT

• A Workplace CERT

• A Local Government CERT

Answer explanation

It is not D because local governments do not have a CERT group.