CERT Unit 1 and 2 Review

When a disaster occurs, a CERT member’s first responsibility is to:

• Join the CERT in disaster response efforts

• Help professional responders

• Ensure personal and family safety

• Do the greatest good for the greatest number of people

There are three (3) types of disaster. They are natural, intentional and _________.

• Mechanical

• Biological

• Chemical

• Technological

One of the steps in preparing for a disaster is to develop a disaster supply kit. Where should you keep separate disaster supply kits?

• Home and work

• Every room in the house

• Vehicle

• Home, work, and vehicle

CERT members volunteer to fill non-disaster roles. An example of a non-disaster function of CERTs is:

• Staffing parades, health fairs, and other special events

• Monitoring the news for potential disaster threats

• Petitioning local officials for more local emergency response funding

• Distributing political pamphlets and other materials

Which of the following is NOT a hazard associated with home fixtures?

• Gas line ruptures

• Hazardous material spill

• Fire from faulty wiring

• Injury or electric shock

To whom should you give documentation?

• The first professional responders on the scene

• Your local CERT leader

• Keep it for your own records

• The National CERT Program Office

The goal of CERT is: “Do the greatest good for the greatest number”

• True

• False

Disasters are usually expected.

• True

• False

The best time to prepare for a disaster is when it is happening.

• True

• False

Mitigation is the reduction of loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.

• True

• False