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CERT TRAINING Unit 1
Community Emergency Response Training
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Not Applicable
10/05/2014

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Term
What does the acronym C.E.R.T stand for?
Definition
Communtity Emergency Response Team
Term
Why is CERT important?
Definition
CERT trained community members will be the initial responders in a disaster scenario as regular emergency responders will most likely be overwhelmed.
Term
What should you do DURING an earthquake
Definition

Duck

Cover

Hold On

Term

 Name 2 structural hazards in Albany. 

Definition

Broken glass

Falling panels

Collapsing walkways and stairways

Term

Name 2 common non-structural hazards in many homes & apartments. 

Definition

Gas line ruptures

Damage from falling books, dishes, or other cabinet contents

Fires

Term

 What are three ways to purify water? 

Definition

Boil

Iodine tablet

Bleach (two drops to 1 quart)

Filter

Term

 If you accidentally hurt someone while rescuing them, what protects you from a lawsuit? 

Definition
The Good Samaritan Act
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