Spring CERT Class 7
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Week 7: Terrorism and CERT/Disaster Psychology
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May 05, 2010 from 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm |
| Where | Issaquah EOC, Public Works Building, 670 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, WA |
| Contact Name | Gerard Hickey |
| Contact Phone | 425-395-4554 |
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In this unit you will learn about:
- What Terrorism Is: The definition of terrorism and terrorist goals.
- Terrorist Weapons: The weapons that terrorists are known or are suspected to have and the risk posed by various terrorist weapons.
- B-NICE Indicators: Cues that help to identify a when a terrorist attack has occurred or may be imminent.
- CERTs and Terrorist Incidents: CERT protocols for terrorist incidents and protective action following an event.
- Disaster Psychology: The psychological impact of a disaster on rescuers and victims, and how to provide “psychological first aid.”
- Caring for Yourself, Your Buddy, and Victims: Steps one can take individually and as part of a CERT before, immediately following, and after a disaster.

