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Pa’auilo CERT Standard Operating Guidelines Revision 4 July 9, 2017 of 24

PA’AUILO CERT EMERGENCY RESPONSE STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES (SOG)

PURPOSE: The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a framework for the organization and actions of the Pa’auilo Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by:

x Identifying possible incidents or conditions for which the CERT Team may be activated (Attachment 1);

x Identifying the trained/qualified team members of the Pa’auilo CERT (Attachment 2); x Identifying the resources available to effectively respond to various incidents (Attachment 3); x Defining the geographic areas of responsibility covered by the Pa’auilo CERT (Attachment

4); and x Identifying the communications methods and capabilities available to the Pa’auilo CERT

(Attachment 5). MISSION: In the event of a major incident or large scale disaster affecting the Pa’auilo Community, the Pa’auilo CERT will:

x Provide rapid and safe care for one’s self, family members, friends, and neighbors until trained emergency responders arrive;

x Coordinate emergency management resources and spontaneous volunteers; and x Provide trained volunteers for shelter management, if necessary.

In support of this, the Pa’auilo CERT will also undertake functions that improve the resilience of the community in advance of any incident by:

x Informing and educating neighbors in disaster preparedness; and x Planning, preparing, and executing projects that improve community preparedness.

SAFETY: The intent of the Pa’auilo CERT is to reduce the requirement on civil authority first responders during a major incident or large scale disaster, so that they may be available to respond to the locations or people that are most in need. To assure this, Pa’auilo CERT members will follow these priorities when a major incident or disaster affects the community:

x Safety of Family Members: Each Pa’auilo CERT member should prepare a Family Emergency Response Plan that includes, as appropriate, the planning and preparation found in the FEMA publication IS-22: Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness. This document can be ordered from FEMA’s publications warehouse, or viewed/downloaded online from the FEMA website (at http://www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide). When a major incident or disaster affects the community, CERT Team members’ first responsibility is to ensure that their families are safe and protected from the effects of the incident. Once the family safety is assured, the team member should respond according to this Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) document.

x Personal Safety: When responding, whether activated or not activated by civil authorities, Pa’auilo CERT members will not attempt any action or activity that is beyond their

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capability or level of training. Refer to Hawaii County CERT Guidelines for further details, (at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense-cert).

x Safety of Community at Large: Pa’auilo CERT members will ensure the safety of the community’s residents and their property by providing response and recovery actions within the scope of their training and within authorization by civil authorities. The objective of such actions is always “the greatest good for the greatest number”.

RESPONSIBILITIES: In order to accomplish its mission, the Pa’auilo CERT as a group and its individual members will maintain a high standard of training and preparedness, and access to emergency materials and equipment.

CERT Team Responsibilities:

x Meet on a scheduled basis to share information and practice response actions; x Make a continuing assessment of the neighborhood to identify potential problems and to

identify families that may require assistance during an incident; and x Maintain a current matrix of CERT member qualifications.

CERT Individual Member Responsibilities: There are three categories of CERT membership, with different qualifications:

x Active members: These are fully trained members who have completed an official CERT

training course and who attend periodic CERT re-certification sessions to maintain active status with HCCD and to update their CERT skills.

x Probationary members: These members are those who intend to become certified in CERT but have not yet completed the required training. Probationary members cannot do fieldwork until certified by attending an available HCCD training course. However, they can provide support functions that do not require the training.

x Associate members: These are persons with some particularly useful skill (doctor, nurse, EMT, etc.) who elect to join the Pa’auilo CERT without full CERT training. Associate members may work within the capacity of their professional skills and certifications (e.g. medical and triage) upon CERT activation. Associate members are encouraged to take the training and become active members.

Active and Probationary members are charged with the following individual responsibilities:

x Acquire CERT certification and maintain it through periodic re-certification. x Prepare a family emergency plan and practice it regularly. x Maintain an emergency food cache with at least 3 days of drinking water and non-perishable

food. x Keep contact information current with the CERT team leader. x Participate in scheduled meetings and activities. x Inform the CERT leader when no longer able or willing to participate with the CERT.

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RESPONSE ACTIVATION: Incident response may be the result of activation by civil authorities, at which point the provisions of Hawaii Revised Statute Chapter 128 (HRS 128), Civil Defense and Emergency Act, apply to CERT members (see http://www.hawaii.edu/ohr/download/disaster.pdf). Incident response may also be activated autonomously (i.e. not requested by civil authorities) in which case the provisions of HRS 128 do not apply.

SOG When CERT Is Activated by Civil Authorities: x Ensure that your family and home are safe and secure. x Conduct assessments of neighborhood to include any critical infrastructure identified during

the community mapping process. x Report to the designated Pa’auilo CERT command center (or other staging area designated by

civil authorities) for assignment. Bring your CERT Kit, communications equipment as available, and tools and equipment pertinent to the expected response actions for the type of incident or disaster. Also bring a supply of personal food and water, and your CERT ID card.

x Establish the incident command structure for the CERT. x Set up the CERT Incident Command Post. x Develop the Common Operating Picture (COP). This begins with the individual reports of

the neighborhood assessments and is modified with subsequent reports by other team members.

x Create teams based on anticipated actions needed to deal with the consequences of the incident or disaster. The information gathered during the assessment prior to reporting to the staging area is vital to this action.

x Establish a communications plan (Attachment 5) specific to the incident. x Obtain the resources for response actions, if they are not already present. x Conduct assigned response actions. x Pa’auilo CERT Incident Commander/Team Leader (IC/TL) will provide a situational update

to civil authority first responders as requested. x Reorient CERT resources to those tasks assigned to the CERT by the civil authority incident

command.

SOG under Autonomous Activation: x When not activated by civil authorities or when civil authorities do not request Pa’auilo

CERT help, our actions will be directed solely at providing support as needed to our local community.

x Eight possible incidents affecting the community are described in Attachment 1, with a brief outline of key CERT response actions for each incident. Note that the actions listed are not inclusive, and should serve only as a starting point to remind members of how to get started – your CERT training is the primary tool to rely upon in an emergency. Also note that terrorist acts are not included in Attachment 1 because they are outside the scope of CERT as defined by Civil Defense.

x Operations under autonomous activation will continue until civil authority first responders arrive on the scene and provide overall direction of the emergency response.

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CERT SOG ATTACHMENTS:

1. Responses to Incidents 1a. Heavy Rain/Flooding 1b. Earthquake/Structure Collapse/Roadway Breach 1c. Landslide/Mudslide/Rockfall 1d. Brush/Forest Fire 1e. HAZMAT Release 1f. Hurricane/High Wind Condition 1g. Tsunami/Lowland Flooding 1h. Search and Rescue

2. Member Directory 3. Resources Available 4. Geographic Area Covered 5. Communications Plan and Phone Tree


CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1: Responses to Incidents

Incident Occurs County Civil Defense (CCD) Asks for Helpor Incident Is Predicted

or Warned Possible or

Initiate partial phone tree (area coordinators), or full CERT list?Advisory only, or gear up and stand by, or report to staging area?Only certain members needed or full CERT?Advise neighborhood / put message out on PMKCA website?What’s the trigger for full CERT activation?Which CERT members are unavailable; where are the team gaps?

Verify safety/security of personal family and homeSpecify CERT command center/assembly point(s)/staging area(s)Initiate full phone tree, to report in ASAPSign in/brief members as they report inVerify member capabilities/kits/recordkeeping forms/notebooksAssign duties/responsibilities as members check inCheck operability of all communications channelsSpecify points of contact with CCD/Fire Department/EMS/hospital(s)Verify/coordinate CERT functions with CCD and Fire DepartmentDetermine care and shelter facilities for displaced people

What are the likely direct effects of incident; possible collateral effects?What hazards to life/health result from these effects?What is/could be needed from CERT?Where to locate team assembly point(s)/staging area(s)?Reaffirm priorities: life/health, critical infrastructure, property damage?What are communications channels to contact CCD/Fire Department?Any special needs/vulnerable people for priority attention?

Make phone calls to check on neighborhood residentsDispatch recon teams to check neighborhood zonesCoordinate with Incident Commander of CCD or Fire Department Assess effects of event/ personal injuries/property damagesIdentify problem areas, road blockage, or urgent medical care needsLog results of phone calls/recon visitsCompile reports as they come inBlock off danger zones/downed lines/road washout/bridge collapseDetermine vehicle or foot routes around damaged infrastructureContinuously reevalulate damages and responses neededContinuously update CCD/Fire Department/EMS on danger zones

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CERT Initial Alert

Note: This is a diagram of the four stages of CERT response, for general information. How the steps get done, and who does them, is shown in the eight specific incident tables following. All this is advisory, doesn’t try to anticipate everything, and always is subject to common-sense decisions made in the field.


CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1a: Incident = Heavy Rain / Flooding Incident Description: A stationary or slow-moving storm dumps a lot of rain on the PMKCA area and uplands in a relatively short period of time, producing heavy sheet flow runoff across saturated fields and low spots in roads, with gulches and swales filling up rapidly. This presents direct hazards to travel (by either foot or auto) from the force of running water, and possible road washout or damage to bridges. Typically, there will be a CCD emergency alert on radio/TV to warn of possible impending problems and their locations. [This event may create secondary hazards such as landslides, mudslides or rockfalls (see 1c), or topple power poles. Also, some soil types in the PMKCA area may have Pahala ash lenses susceptible to sudden liquefaction if saturated at the time of an earthquake (see 1b and 1c).] WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial

Alert On hearing a CCD or other warning, initiate phone tree Any CERT member Agree on communications, agree on IC/TL and backups All CERT members

WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT

Evaluation / Preparation

Make sure kit is complete, cell phones/radios charged up All CERT members Keep an eye on the rain conditions and local flooding All CERT members Check who’s available to monitor runoff zones CERT IC/TL Monitor CCD/TV/radio warnings and updates All CERT members Review communications plan and verify operability CERT IC/TL


CERT Activation

Assign members to specific watch zones/points CERT IC/TL Ask FD/PD/CCD what support functions needed CERT IC/TL Put full CERT on standby for secondary hazards CERT IC/TL Activate full CERT if needed, designate CERT CC CERT IC/TL



(also see Field Operating

Guide)

Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Patrol the assigned watch zones/points Assigned CERT members Phone situation reports to CERT CC as needed Assigned CERT members Call 911 Dispatch, plus CERT CC, if spot a flooded area Assigned CERT members Put on flashers and block road if safe to do so Assigned CERT members Keep logs on watch zones/points, and actions taken Assigned CERT members Report any secondary hazards, downed lines, etc Assigned CERT members Stay well clear of any downed lines Assigned CERT members Coordinate with FD/PD/CCD on further actions CERT IC/Staff

CCD = Hawaii County Civil Defense; FD = Fire Dept; PD = Police Dept; IC/TL = CERT Incident Commander/Team Leader; CC = CERT Command Center; EMS = Emergency Medical Services; CERT Staff functions may include (1) Operations, (2) Logistics, (3) Planning, and (4) Finance/Admin, depending on the nature of the event.


CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1b: Incident = Earthquake / Structure Collapse / Roadway Breach

Incident Description: An earthquake with a nearby epicenter produces strong tremors in the PMKCA area. Some buildings are damaged. Roadways get large cracks or settlements/dislocations. Bridges are collapsed, or visibly misaligned with their foundations. In addition to building collapse hazards, this event presents direct hazards to auto travel from damaged infrastructure. This is a no-warning event. [A quake also may create secondary hazards such as landslides, mudslides or rockfalls. If the ground is saturated with water at the time of a quake, these secondary hazards may be made worse (see 1c). Downed power lines and sheared water supply lines may also occur. Aftershocks may add to the damage.] WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial

Alert N/A – no warning N/A

WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT Evaluation / Preparation

N/A – no warning N/A


CERT Activation

First, call 911 and report any observed damages/injuries Any CERT member Initiate phone tree, notify CERT IC/TL and backups Any CERT member Activate full CERT, designate CERT CC CERT IC/TL Dispatch members for inspections of neighborhood areas CERT IC/Staff Ask FD if CERT support is needed for roadblocks/detours CERT IC/Staff Check who’s available to man roadblocks/detours CERT IC/Staff




Guide)

Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Recon assigned areas, check for injuries and damage Any CERT member assigned Do not attempt rescue in unsafe conditions Any CERT member on-scene Advise 911 Dispatch and IC of any injuries needing EMT Any CERT member on-scene Call CERT IC/TL with description of damages as found Any CERT member on-scene Tape off or block access to visibly dangerous areas Any CERT member on-scene Operate CERT center and delegate functions and duties CERT IC/TL Compile damage reports call-ins, pinpoint locations CERT IC/Staff Track slide locations on map, assess alternate access CERT IC/Staff Update 911 Dispatch of any new locations/problems CERT IC/Staff At FD/CCD direction/request, dispatch members to help CERT IC/TL Stay in contact with CERT center (hourly call-in) Any CERT member in field Keep notes of actions performed All CERT members



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1c: Incident = Landslide / Mudslide / Rockfall

Incident Description: Soil, mud or rock loosened by rainfall (see 1a) or earthquake (see 1b) or both runs downhill and damages or destroys structures in its path, or blocks a road, or damages a bridge. This is a no-warning event. If saturated with water at the time of an earthquake, Pahala ash and other certain soil types in the PMKCA area may be susceptible to liquefaction, which could collapse a bank or hillside quickly and without warning. [Secondary hazards are downed power lines or broken water supply lines.] WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial





CERT Activation

First, call 911 and report the slide and location Any CERT member on-scene Initiate phone tree, notify CERT IC/TL and backups Any CERT member on-scene Activate full CERT, designate CERT CC CERT IC/TL Dispatch members for inspections of other areas CERT IC/TL Ask FD if CERT support is needed for roadblocks/detours CERT IC/TL Check who’s available to man roadblocks/detours CERT IC/TL


CERT Response

Actions (also see Field Operating

Guide)

Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Evaluate slide extent and damage, from a safe distance Any CERT member on-scene Do not attempt rescue across an unstable slide area Any CERT member on-scene Call CERT IC/TL, describing slide areas and damages Any CERT member on-scene Advise 911 Dispatch and IC of any injuries needing EMT Any CERT member on-scene Tape off or block access to visibly unstable bank areas Any CERT member on-scene Operate CERT CC and assign duties CERT IC/TL Compile damage reports call-ins, pinpoint slide locations CERT IC/Staff Track slide locations on map, assess alternate access CERT IC/Staff Update 911 Dispatch of any new locations/problems CERT IC/Staff At FD/CCD direction/request, dispatch members to help CERT IC/TL Stay in contact with CERT center (hourly call-in) Any CERT member in field Keep notes of actions performed All CERT members



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1d: Incident = Brush Fire / Forest Fire

Incident Description: A brush fire starts in the dry season, and a high wind condition drives it toward residences or tree stands. This is a no-warning event. WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial





CERT Activation

First, call 911 and report apparent location and plume Any CERT member observing Initiate phone tree, notify CERT IC/TL and backups Any CERT member Ask Fire Department what support functions needed CERT IC/TL Put full CERT on standby for FD support CERT IC/TL Activate full CERT if needed, designate CC location CERT IC/TL Assign members to specific watch areas per FD request CERT IC/TL




Guide)

Monitor wind conditions and smoke in assigned areas Assigned CERT members Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Phone situation reports to CERT IC/TL as needed Assigned CERT members Call 911 Dispatch, CERT IC/TL if fire is spreads into area Assigned CERT members Man roadblocks or detours as instructed by FD Assigned CERT members Keep notes on wind/smoke observations, actions taken Assigned CERT members Coordinate with Fire/Police/CCD/EMS on further actions CERT IC/TL



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1e: Incident = Hazmat Release

Incident Description: (1) Minor: a truck backing up, or an earthquake, knocks a propane tank, gasoline tank or diesel tank off its supports and it rolls downhill leaking; or chemicals used by local woodworkers or water treatment facilities become involved in a fire or somehow get airborne by other means. (2) Major: the driver of a propane delivery tanker loses control and dumps the tanker into a gulch; a fitting shears off, gas is leaking out and airborne concentrations are high enough to smell. No warning for either event. Both events present possibility for explosion or personal injury, so CERT members’ roles must be limited to support of the Fire Department, from a safe distance. No hazmats other than these are believed present in significant quantities within the PMKCA neighborhoods. A naptha fuel spill is possible at the Hamakua power plant in Honokaa, or from a tanker enroute. WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial





CERT Activation

First, call 911 and report the accident and its location Any CERT member on-scene Then call partial phone tree, notify CERT IC/TL Any CERT member on-scene Ask FD if CERT support is needed for roadblocks, etc. CERT IC/TL Check who’s available to man detour spots CERT IC/TL Put full CERT on standby for added hazards (e.g., fire) CERT IC/TL




Guide)

Call and stay on-line with 911 Dispatch if possible Any CERT member on-scene Do not investigate, approach or attempt rescue Any CERT member on-scene Retreat well upwind/uphill to where there is no odor Any CERT member on-scene Advise 911 Dispatch of fire or sound of escaping gas Any CERT member on-scene At FD direction, send CERT members to man detours CERT IC/TL At FD direction, supply other CERT members help CERT IC/TL Activate CERT Center if event escalates (e.g., fire) CERT IC/TL Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Keep notes of actions performed Any CERT member helping out Stay in contact with CERT IC/TL (periodic call-in check) Any CERT member helping out



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1f: Incident = Hurricane / High Wind Conditions

Incident Description: (1) Hurricane: a hurricane or tropical storm makes a direct hit on the Big Island, with its approach path from the east maximizing its wind speeds. Thunderstorms and small tornadoes develop within the storm’s rain bands or eyewall, directly impacting the PMKCA area. This event will be advertised well in advance on radio/TV with progressive hurricane alerts (called watches and warnings), and a CCD emergency message as the storm is about to hit. (2) Kona Wind: a deep low pressure system southwest of the islands creates a condition where downslope winds off the mountain pick up substantial momentum rolling downhill toward the PMKCA area, particularly where channeled by terrain. Trees can be especially susceptible and dangerous because the Kona Wind direction is counter to the strength of the root system, which typically developed to protect against trade winds. Usually, but not always, there will be a CCD emergency alert on radio and TV to warn of possible impending wind problems and their location. Either a hurricane or a Kona Wind can create substantial damage to residential structures, including blown-off roofs, collapsed walls, broken glass, and projectile damage to people. WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial

Alert Initiate phone tree as storm get closer Any CERT member Designate backups for IC/TL and other functions CERT IC/TL



Agree on communications strategies and backups All CERT members Make sure kit is complete, cell phones/radios charged up All CERT members Keep an eye on the storm and landfall/wind estimates All CERT members Take personal protective actions for residence All CERT members Verify storm kit, hunker down and ride out the storm All CERT members


CERT Activation

With the storm passed, determine members’ availability CERT IC/TL Activate full CERT, designate command center CERT IC/TL Assign recon areas to available members CERT IC/Staff Ask FD/PD/CCD what support functions they need CERT IC/Staff




Guide)

First, take care of any urgent personal/family/home needs All CERT members Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Recon the assigned neighborhood zones for damages Any CERT member assigned Phone damage and danger reports to CERT IC/TL Any CERT member assigned Call 911 Dispatch and CERT IC/TL if injuries found Any CERT member assigned Block access or tape off danger zones if safe to do so Any CERT member assigned Keep notes on danger zones, and actions taken Any CERT member assigned Report any secondary hazards, downed lines, etc Any CERT member assigned Stay well clear of any downed lines Any CERT member assigned Coordinate with FD/PD/CCD/EMS on further actions CERT IC/Staff



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1g: Incident = Tsunami / Lowland Flooding

Incident Description: The PMKCA area is above any possible tsunami effect, but the CERT may be called on to assist with problems in neighboring low-lying areas such as Waipio Valley. Typically, this event will have several hours warning if the wave originates from the US/Canada west coast, Alaska or Japan. If the wave originates from an earthquake epicenter close to the islands, there may be little warning. If called upon, CERT members would act solely in a support role under the direction of traditional Incident Command authority such as Fire Department or CCD. WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial

Alert On hearing a tsunami warning, initiate the phone tree Any CERT member Designate backups for IC/TL and other functions CERT IC/TL



Check kit is complete, cell phones/radios charged up All CERT members Check who’s available to help out CERT IC/TL Query FD/PD/CCD about support functions needed CERT IC/TL


CERT Activation

Pre-position members to provide CCD/FD/PD support CERT IC/TL Determine if support requires CERT CC to be staffed CERT IC/TL Activate CC center if needed for coordination purposes CERT IC/TL




Guide)

Set up CERT command center, required staff functions CERT IC/TL Assign members to provide specific support functions CERT IC/TL Report to CC or other duty station as called Any CERT member Establish CC as single CERT point-of-contact if needed CERT IC/TL Assign support functions to member volunteers CERT IC/TL Check if recovery operators (e.g., Red Cross) need help CERT IC/Staff Coordinate CERT support functions or general help CERT IC/Staff Keep notes on support provided All CERT members



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 1h: Incident = Search and Rescue

Incident Description: (1) Search efforts may be required of CERT if any of the incidents described result in a person gone missing, or otherwise unaccounted for; or if CCD/PD/FD require additional manpower to supplement their own search effort. Many CERT members have intimate knowledge of the land in their local Paauilo Mauka area, and are a potentially valuable resource. A subset of the search function might be an inventory (by phone or on foot, of areas that have been made inaccessible by road collapse or bridge washout) to determine if any cut-off residences have medical issues or special needs. (2) Rescue efforts may be required of CERT if any of the incidents described result in a person trapped and unable to extricate themselves. Such situations could include extraction from building rubble, rock or mudslide debris, overturned or washed-away vehicles, and may involve giving first aid. The objectives of any rescue are: (a) keep both rescuers and victims safe, (b) rescue the greatest number of victims in the shortest period of time, and (c) verify the area either has been cleared of victims or needs a more detailed assessment. For this incident there typically will be plenty of notice, with a command center set up to coordinate efforts. WHAT TO DO WHO DOES IT CERT Initial

Alert On being told of or seeing a need, initiate the phone tree Any CERT member Designate backups for IC/TL and other functions CERT IC/TL



Check kit is complete, flashlights and phones operational All CERT members Check who’s available to help out CERT IC/TL Query FD/PD/CCD about support functions needed CERT IC/TL


CERT Activation

Pre-position members to provide CCD/FD/PD support CERT IC/TL Assume situation requires CERT CC to be fully staffed CERT IC/TL Create/assign 3-person (minimum) field teams; no solo CERT IC/TL




Guide)

Set up full CERT command center, with staff functions CERT IC/TL Report to CC or other duty station as called, with kit Any CERT member Determine if any areas are likely to be unsafe for search CERT IC/TL Make a written plan of action based on initial reports CERT IC/Staff Size up each situation, gather facts, tell IC/TL of intent Any member assigned to S&R Characterize structural damage -- light/moderate/severe Any member assigned to S&R Assess if safe for searcher/rescuer to make attempt Any member assigned to S&R Determine what tools/resources needed to continue Any member assigned to S&R Deploy additional personnel/resources as needed CERT IC/Staff Locate victims -- call out, listen, triangulate, home in Any member assigned to S&R Administer first aid, triage as needed Any member assigned to S&R Mark searched areas with slash going in, X going out Any member assigned to S&R Log/report results – victim name/status/remaining vics Any member assigned to S&R Take actions per the plan until it needs revision CERT IC/TL



CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 2: Member Directory Last Name

First Name

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Carpenter-Baum Suzanne 776-1174 640-0681 3 43-2116 Kapaahu Rd scb444{at}aol.com DeEsch Dave 775-1663 443-4369 2 44-5530 Waiaka'alulu dave4trees{at}gmail.com Dempster Duncan 776-1828 756-2499 3 43-2100 Kaapahu Rd duncdemp{at}gmail.com Gebhart Monica 776-1926 510-453-4446 4 43-1932 Pohakea Mauka Rd mgebhart13{at}gmail.com Herrera Henry --- 315-2068 2 44-2069 Pa’auilo Mauka Rd [email protected] Hinck Ken 775-1926 --- 43-1932 Pohakea Mauka Rd hinckski{at}hotmail.com Pinahs Carl 775-9013 640-9220 2 44-2243 Pa'auilo Mauka Rd cgpinahs{at}gmail.com Powell Denning 776-1935 785-6613 2 44-3220 Kula Kahiko Rd powelldenning{at}hotmail.com Reno Jamie 776-9826 430-8814 3 43-2136 Kaapahu Rd xrenoj{at}aol.com Sales Jami 776-9826 640-2924 3 43-2136 Kaapahu Rd jamialoha{at}gmail.com IC/TL is (1) Carl Pinahs, or (2) Duncan Dempster; otherwise the first CERT member to arrive at the CC. Area 1 Coordinator is to be determined. Area 2 Coordinator is Henry Herrera. Area 3 Coordinator is Duncan Dempster. Area 4 Coordinator is Seiichi Kaida.

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Specialized Talents and Personal Limitations:

Last Name

First Name Specialized Talents Personal Limitations

Carpenter-Baum Suzanne Labor and delivery RN; 4 WD truck; gas drill; horses DeEsch Dave OK with stress and heights; wilderness survival skills;

animal handling; locating gas and water shutoffs Adverse reaction to gore and vomit; claustrophobic

Dempster Duncan IC/TL backup; 4WD truck; XTR mower Gebhart Monica Good with people/elderly/kids/animals; good

organizer; okay with heights Occasional back and hip pain

Herrera Henry First aid; emergency medical background Hinck Ken Physical therapist; hospital emergency response;

decontamination expertise; ISO certifications; Chronic low back pain

Pinahs Carl Designated IC/TL; storage space for supplies; drive almost any truck/bus in a pinch (but no CDL)

Diabetic; no heavy lifting

Powell Denning Engineering; hazwoper-trained; construction skills Reno Jamie Weight lift limit 30 lbs; no run or walk long

distances Sales Jami Communication; organization; record-keeping


CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 4: Geographic Area Covered


CERT SOG ATTACHMENT 5: Communications Plan / Phone Tree / Radio Contact Initial notification of impending emergency or disaster situations could come from any one of a number of sources, including Civil Defense alert, radio, television, area warning siren, phone call, word of mouth, text message, email. Or there may be no advanced warning at all -- initial recognition of a problem may simply originate from a single observer. In some situations, civil authorities (Civil Defense, Fire Department, Police) may activate CERT to assist in the situation. Whatever the case, further notification should flow generally in accordance with the following: 1. Original recipient of information concerning an actual or impending incident or emergency will

notify: x the Pa’auilo CERT Incident Commander/Team Leader (IC/TL); or failing that, x the backup IC/TL; or failing that, x any of the four Pa’auilo CERT Area Coordinators (CACs). See the phone tree and radio contact information below. (Also, note that Attachment 2 has additional contact details, and Attachment 4 delineates the four CERT areas and members’ residence locations.)

2. The IC/TL (or any CAC if the IC/TL or backup is not available) will initiate the phone tree, calling

each of the Area Coordinators until he reaches them or some other CERT member in that area. He will delegate further calls in each area to the person successfully reached, continuing until at least one person in each of the four areas has been notified of the incident or impending incident. Each CERT member with GMRS radios will turn them on, make sure they’re charged up and keyed to Channel 5, and verify radio contact with as many members as are in range. A supply of new AA batteries should be carried along when any radio is taken into the field, in case the rechargeable battery degrades.

3. After phone tree notifications have been made, the CERT IC/TL and as many of the members as can

be mustered will collaborate by phone, radio, texting, email or in person to evaluate the nature and extent of the emergency situation and decide how to proceed and where to assemble at a designated CERT command center location.

4. Once the command center is designated and staffed, an operational communication plan will be

established that specifically reflects available communications channels and CERT resources.


Pa’auilo CERT Phone Tree


Pa’auilo CERT Radio Contact

CERT uses Midland GXT1000 GMRS radios, set to Channel 5. In most of this area, radio range is limited to 1-2 miles line-of-sight due to trees and terrain. A map of approximate radio range overlaps is as follows:


A diagram of tested GMRS radio communications between members’ houses is as follows:

Radio communications protocol is as follows: 1. Initial announcement: give first name, say Pa’auilo CERT, say radio call sign (e.g., WQQV843), state

message. 2. Keep messages brief, say “over” when done, and “out” when concluded. 3. If necessary to spell out a word for clarity, use the following phonetics:

A = alpha F = foxtrot K = kilo P = papa U = uniform Z = zulu B = bravo G = golf L = Lima Q = Quebec V = victor C = Charlie H = hotel M = Mike R = Romeo W = whiskey D = delta I = India N = November S = sierra X = x-ray E = echo J = Juliet O = Oscar T = tango Y = yankee


A conceptual diagram of operational communications in the field during an emergency is as follows:

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