The Teen School Emergency Response Team is for students to learn basic preparednedd and response skills in the event of a emergency or disaster. It is an adaptation of the FEMA offered Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The training allows students to better protect themselves and others in the event of a critical situations, esepcially any emergency that may overwhelm local first-responders. The training gives students the skills necessary to maintain a situation until help arrives on the scene, potentially saving lives.

Instructional Supplies and Materials:

• CERT backpacks and CD of Teen SERT curriculum
• CPR training
• 3-ring binders
• Printing costs
• Computer and projector
• Moulage kit
• Medical supplies
• Cameras
• Additional supplies are listed in the teacher information packet, available on this site for download at no cost

• American Red Cross
• First Link of Colombus
• Emergency Management Agency
• State Fire Academy and local Fire Department
• CPR instructor

• The primary challenge is the amount of time involved in start-up and training

Recommendations for Implementation:

• It is important to have the full commitment from the involved instructor(s). Deep planning and commitment are important to the success of the SERT class
• Team work for planning program speakers and events is very helpful – esepcially in the start-up phases. Once the program is in place, sustainability will require less effort.
  

Common Implementation Problem:

• Obtaining permission to integrate the Teen SERT within exisiting heath curriculum