UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ FIRE DEPARTMENT

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ FIRE DEPARTMENT

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WELCOME

Name? Where you work on campus? Position held? Emergency training or experience?

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INTRO ACTIVITY

SHRINKING EARTH:

1. Break into Teams.

2. Create plan/strategy.

3. Minimum one foot on chair.

4. Team must hold for ten seconds.

5. Debrief.

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CITIZEN CORPS

Citizen Corps areas of emphasis:

CERT Training Opportunities

UCSC Fire Dept: 459-3473(FIRE)Santa Cruz Chapter Red Cross: 462-2881

Disaster Management Basic First Aid (UCSC FD + ARC) Advanced First Aid (ARC) Automated External Defibrillator (UCSC FD + ARC) CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant (UCSC FD + ARC) CERT Skills Refreshers (UCSC FD)

Course Preview

The course is divided into 4 days:Day 1: CERT role at UCSC and disaster preparedness. CERT organization. Disaster PsychologyDay 2: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 and 2.Day 3: Light Search and Rescue. Fire Safety.Day 4: CERTs and Terrorism. Final Disaster Scenario.

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BASIC EQUIPMENT

BACKPACK HELMET GLOVES MASK WHISTLE FIRST AID KIT DUCT TAPE FLASHLIGHT

Unit Objectives

Describe the functions of CERT and UCSC. Describe the types of hazards to which UCSC

is vulnerable. Identify “general” preparedness steps.

Preparing for a Disaster

CERTs should prepare by: Identifying potential hazards in their University

work space and area(s) of service. Reporting and reducing hazards, where possible. Developing a personal disaster supply kit. Examine and become familiar with any disaster

supplies in your work area. Familiarize yourself with your disaster response

plan for your area(s) of service. www.fema.gov/areyouready

Responding To a Disaster

CERTs should respond by: Locating and turning off utilities, if safe. Extinguishing small fires. Treating injuries. Conducting light search and rescue. Helping to relieve survivor stress.

Types of Disasters

Natural Manmade Technological

Key Elements of Disasters

They are relatively unexpected. Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed. Lives, health, and the environment are

endangered.

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BRAINSTORM ACTIVITY

Brainstorm all possible disasters that could occur at UCSC and how they would effect your area of responsibility.

5 min Be prepared to share answers.

Effects on Infrastructure

Damage to Transportation: Inability to assess damage accurately Ambulances prevented from reaching victims Police prevented from reaching areas of civil

unrest Fire departments prevented from getting to fires Interruption to the flow of needed supplies

Effects on Infrastructure

Damage to structures: Damaged hospitals unable to function normally Increased risk of damage from falling debris

Effects on Infrastructure

Disrupted communication: Victims unable to call for help Coordination of services hampered

Effects on Infrastructure

Damage to utilities: Loss of utilities Increased risk of fire or electrical shock Loss of contact between victims and service

providers Inadequate water supply Increased risk to public health

Effects on Infrastructure

Damage to fuel supplies: Increased risk of fire or explosion from fuel line

rupture Risk of asphyxiation

Hazards From Office Fixtures

Gas line ruptures from displaced water heaters or ranges

Damage from falling books, dishes, and other cabinet contents and bookshelves

Electric shock from displaced appliances Fire from faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, or

frayed electric cords

Personal Safety

Personal safety measures vary depending on: The type of event. The amount of warning available. Location during the event (i.e., inside, outside,

driving).

Workplace Preparedness

Structural and nonstructural hazard mitigation Individual preparedness:

Assemble disaster supplies. Develop a disaster plan. Review work area disaster plan.

Structural Hazard Mitigation

Does your building meet seismic standards? What are the building materials of your

workspace - brick, concrete, wood? Understanding the specific structural hazards of

your workspace will assist you in the event of a disaster.

Reporting structural issues to your maintenance staff will aide in keeping your workspace safe.

Nonstructural Hazard Mitigation

Anchor heavy furniture. Secure appliances and office equipment. Secure cabinet doors. Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shut-

offs. Secure water heaters Clear storage above desk or on high shelf areas.

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UCSC DISASTER PLAN

Please review the UCSC Emergency Management website and sign up for CRUZ ALERT:

HTTP://emergency.ucsc.edu/index.html

UCSC EOC Level 1: The emergency incident can be managed using normal response

operations; Level 2: Multiunit response in which the EOC may be partially activated. The

Incident Commander is usually the campus Police or Fire Chief. Selected ICS staffing notifications are made at the discretion of the Incident Commander.

Level 3: The emergency cannot be managed using normal campus resources. Depending on the character of the emergency, the Disaster Director may designate the Vice Chancellor of Business and Administrative Services (or designee) as Incident Commander. The EOC is fully activated with automatic response of all ICS staff. A campus state of disaster may be declared during a Level 3 emergency.

The EOC, located at the Campus Police Station, will be continuously maintained in a state of readiness. The EOC serves as the centralized, well-supported location in which to gather, check-in, and hold staff and some equipment while awaiting work assignments. During the course of an emergency, designated personnel should report directly to the EOC. The recommendation to activate the EOC will be made to the Chancellor by the Chief of Police, Fire Chief or EH&S Director. Depending upon the type of incident, the Disaster Director (the Chancellor or designee) will designate the Incident Commander.

CERTs in a Disaster Setting

Work closely with building or area coordinator as support personnel

Assist first responders when requested Initially assume many of the same functions as

response personnel when necessary until help arrives: Fire safety Light search and rescue Disaster medical operations

Unit Summary

CERTs are among a variety of agencies and personnel who cooperate to provide assistance in the aftermath of a disaster.

CERTs have proven themselves invaluable in the areas in which they were tested.

CERTs will become a great resource to the UCSC Community.