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Bioterrorism Train the Trainer Module - Made Possible By a Grant From The North Carolina Community College System and the NC Department of Health and Human Service. Assembled by Wake Technical Community College Faculty MembersTRANSCRIPT
Community Awareness And Response To Bioterrorism (C.A.R.)
Means And Methods Of Helping Others
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Scope Of This CourseBecause there is so much information to know, C.A.R. has produced 4 additional modules on Bioterrorism:
1. Keeping Calm
2. Preparing Families and Businesses
3. Communication during Bioterrorist Disaster
4. Incident Command System
IntroductionIntroduction
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Learning Objectives
1. Bio-Terrorism Basics2. Becoming A Volunteer 3. How You Can Help4. Where To Train and Affiliate
IntroductionIntroduction
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Bioterrorism Defined
“Bioterrorism is the intentional use of any living organisms, such as bacteria or viruses, as a weapon”
http://www.homelandhealth.com/news/consumer/newsreleases//2001-12-17.68.phtml
Bioterrorism BasicsBioterrorism Basics
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We Must Adapt Our Response To Disaster
If we are to survive and be of service, we must:Prepare ourselves and our householdsAffiliate with proper volunteer organizations Train to meet these challenges
After natural disasters, North Carolinians have traditionally come aid of our neighbors, with chainsaws, covered dinners, clothing and shelter. We must accept and understand that this approach to Bioterrorism would be hazardous to everyone!
Bioterrorism BasicsBioterrorism Basics
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“People Have Some Basic Denials…”
-6/14/04 Interview with Cathy McHenry, NC Program Manager, (C.E.R.T.) [email protected]
1. “It’s not going to happen.
2. If it happens, it’s not going to happen to me.
3. If it happens to me, it’s not going to be *that* bad.
4. If it happens to me and it’s *that* bad, there’s nothingI can do about it anyway.
5. If it happens to me and it’s *that* bad, “government” will take care of me.”
Bioterrorism BasicsBioterrorism Basics
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Confronting The Denial With Preparedness!
Before you can help others, there are two things you must have:
1. A Preparedness Kit2. A Family Disaster Plan
To Learn More:Log onto one of the Preparedness websites such as www.ready.govAttend a CAR Module on PreparednessContact your Local Red Cross Chapter
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040428.htm
Bioterrorism BasicsBioterrorism Basics
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Incident Command System --Please Help, Don’t Hinder!
The ICS consists of Federal, State and Local Public and Private funded responders working together in a disaster
During a disaster, ICS participants will be operating within a highly disciplined manner that has been field-tested for maximum efficiency
If you are not an authorized trained and affiliated volunteer: REMAIN WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN DIRECTED TO STAY*
To be of the best service, decide today to become a volunteer:GET TRAINED and AFFILIATED Have Family Disaster PlanHave a Disaster Preparedness Kit
Bioterrorism BasicsBioterrorism Basics
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The President's Call To Service
In 2002, President Bush asked every American to volunteer two years – or 4,000 hours – over the course of their lives in service to our communities and our country
Becoming a VolunteerBecoming a Volunteer
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/freedomcorps/photoessay/04.html
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/freedomcorps/
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Volunteers Are Needed – Now!
“Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, state and local government officials have increasingly turned to their citizens to support their efforts in protecting our homeland and local first responders. These local leaders agree that to effectively create a more secure and safer homeland we must engage in training, preparedness, and citizen involvement.” In the event of a Bioterrorist attack, emergency responders, communications and public officials can become quickly overwhelmed.This has given rise to the need for every citizen to able become a trained, affiliated volunteer, ready to do his or her part
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/content/priorities/homeland/index.asp
Becoming a VolunteerBecoming a Volunteer
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Steps To Becoming A Volunteer
1. Assess your skills & abilities2. Decide where you fit3. Learn about local service agencies 4. Locate an agency with a need you can fill
or train to fill5. Apply for membership6. Get training through your agency7. Stay current with drills and education
Becoming a VolunteerBecoming a Volunteer
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Volunteer Organizations “Can Train You To:
Help in an emergency operations centerDirect trafficOperate shelters or manage donations and volunteersRescue and shelter animalsAnswer emergency information linesCanvas effected areas with information on available assistance resources
-6/14/04 Interview with Cathy McHenry, NC Program Manager, (C.E.R.T.) [email protected]
How You Can HelpHow You Can Help
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Volunteer Organizations “Can Train You To:
Cont’dProvide basic critical stress incident counselingPerform damage assessmentHold an elderly person’s hand who’s just lost everythingCook and serve mealsHundreds of other activities that occur on a daily basis that go unattended during an emergency.”
-6/14/04 Interview with Cathy McHenry, NC Program Manager, (C.E.R.T.) [email protected]
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Volunteer Opportunities With Law Enforce Agencies Include
Citizens police academiesCompilation of statisticsWrite parking ticketsNeighborhood watchReserve or auxiliary officer
Assist in court
Public relations eventsMarine patrolsBike patrolsSuggest a new project
http://policevolunteers.org/programs
1-800-THE-IACP.
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Skilled Volunteers In Demand Include:
CounselorsMechanicsFaith leadersUniversity researchersArchitectsLandscapersSecurity specialists
Medical personnelComputer programmersWeb developersPublic health ProfessionalsTranslatorsTeachers
http://policevolunteers.org/programs
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Animals And BioterrorismAnimals, both pets and livestock, are prime targets for Bioterrorists
The following slide is one example of an interagency team in North Carolina dedicated to assisting animals in disaster situations
Additional organizations you can join are available with this module
http://www.ncsart.org/becom_vol.asp
Courtesy, DavisDanes [email protected]
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North Carolina State Animal Response Team (NC-SART)
1.Safety Officer 2.Information Officer 3.Operations Chief4.Webmaster5.Photographer
6. Veterinarian 7. Printer”
http://www.ncsart.org/becom_vol.asp
“On the state level, we are actively recruiting for the following volunteer positions:
FMI: Please contact Amanda Mullen, Executive Director at [email protected]
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.ncsart.org/aboutsart.asp
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USA Freedom CorpsWhere You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/content/about_usafc/newsroom/photos_dynamic.asp?ID=20
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
USA Freedom Corps is dedicated to the concept of inclusiveness—that of getting Americans involved.
Freedom Corps is an umbrella agency for
Peace CorpsCitizens CorpsAmericorps
Freedom Corps Network matches needs with interests and talentsFreedom Corps is but one example of many agencies working to bring citizens together to face the challenges of bioterrorism
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The Citizens CorpsThe Citizens Corps was created to get “Citizens participating directly in homeland security efforts in their own communities” Volunteers work with:
Emergency preparedness and responseProtection of families and communities CrimeTerrorismDisasters of all kinds
Local Citizens Corps Locator:http://www.citizencorps.gov/councils/find_council.shtm
http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
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Citizens Corps - Affiliated Agencies
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)Neighborhood WatchSeniorCorpsAmericCorpsLearn and ServeVolunteers In Police ServiceThe Medical Reserve Corps
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.citizencorps.gov/index.shtm
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CERT Community Emergency Response Team
CERT was formed to address the reality that during a disaster professional responders may not be immediately available to every victim in need
Reasons include:Number of victimsCommunication failuresRoad blockagesBreakdown of 911 system
CERT stresses that without education, masses of lives may be lost as people make efforts to engage in rescue
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/overview.asp
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/
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Cert Has Four Areas Of Emphasis:
1. Teach that compromised levels of emergency response are to be expect after a major widespread disaster
2. Emphasize the importance of mitigation and preparedness
3. Teach civilians to Perform life saving skills Employ sound decision making skills Observe rescuer safety Do the greatest good for the greatest number.
4. “Organize teams so that they are an extension of first responder services offering immediate help to victims until professional services arrive.”
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/CERT/overview.asp
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.hernandocounty.us/em/CERT_photos.htm
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USAonwatch through Neighborhood Watch, empowers citizens in our communities with the opportunity to volunteer to work toward the safety of our homeland”
Joint Effort Among AgenciesNational Sheriff's Agency
http://www.usaonwatch.org/
U.S.A. On Watch partners Include:Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)Nation Association of Town Watches (NATW)Nation Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
Neighborhood Watch
http://www.usaonwatch.org/
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.projecttahs.org/gallery6.html
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Americorps
$4 million has become available for to engage volunteers in homeland security efforts in their communities. “Examples of activities that could be supported include;
Engaging volunteers to assist fire or police departments Assisting in disaster response search and rescue first aid coordination of emergency supplies establishing communication links for relief workers organizing immunization programs educating the public on preparing for potential disasters or terrorist attacks.
http://www.americorps.org/
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SeniorCorps
“Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges.”
http://www.seniorcorps.org/
https://www.joinseniorservice.org/framework.asp
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
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Learn And Serve: Opportunities For Students
Combines service to the community with student learningCoordinated with elementary school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program and the community Is integrated the academic curriculum of the studentsProvides structured time for students or participants to reflect on the service experience Part of the NC Governor’s Commission on Volunteers, FMI:
NC Mentoring Initiative website http://www.governor.state.nc.us/office/Mentoring/default.aspLearn and Serve K-12 http://www.governor.state.nc.us/Office/Mentoring/lands.asp
http://www.learnandserve.org/about/index.html
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
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Volunteers In Police Service (V.I.P.S)
“Why Volunteer at a Law Enforcement Agency? — Simple — We Need You!”
“Since September 11, 2001, the demands on state and local law enforcement have increased dramatically. Law enforcement resources are being stretched further than everOur nation “…needs every available officer out on the beat”“Citizen volunteers supplement and support officers personnel freeing, them to concentrate on their primary duties. Over 38,000 volunteers working with more than 700 police departments”Printable brochure available at http://policevolunteers.org/
http://policevolunteers.org/programs
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
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Federal Medical Reserve Corps Unit
“I strongly encourage all of you—all able medical and health professionals, even ordinary citizens who can help with non technical tasks—to join your local Medical Reserve Corps Unit. If there isn't one nearby, find out what
you can do to get one started and lead the way for others. All of us have a role to play in preparing America for the challenges that lie ahead.”
--Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, Surgeon General, Commander,
USPHS Commissioned Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
. MRC units function at the community level, cooperating with local public health departments as well as other volunteer agencies during emergencies -- including acts of terrorism.Function as a specialized component of Citizen CorpsPart of the President's USA Freedom Corps, which promotes volunteerism and service throughout the U.S.
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/index.cfm?MRCaction=Home.Volunteering
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The Medical Reserve Federal Corps Unit Recruits:
Practicing, retired, or otherwise employed medical professionals
Doctors NursesEmergency medical technicians Pharmacists Nurses' assistants, and others.
Public health professionalsCommunity members without medical training are encouraged to volunteer to assist with administrative and other essential support functions. United States citizenship is not required to be part of the Medical Reserve Corps. Non-citizen, legal U.S. residents are also welcome to volunteer and contribute their time, knowledge, and skills to protecting and improving their communities.
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/index.cfm?MRCaction=Home.Volunteering
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
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You're Needed By The Red Cross -- Right Now
Too busy? Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, whatever your schedule. Think you don't have any skills to offer? You'd be surprised. And, if you need training, we'll provide it. Search thousands of one-time and ongoing Red Cross opportunities by zip code, category, and date on VolunteerMatch's* powerful online database. http://redcross.volunteermatch.org/
We depend on volunteers, who constitute 97 percent of our total work force, to carry on our humanitarian work
http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.htmlhttp://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.html
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
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Help The Red Cross – Today!1. Make a Plan2. Build a Disaster Kit
For HomeFor Work
3. Get Trained CPRFirst Aid
4. Give BloodMs. Stacey Ryan, NC Health & Safety Specialist, American Red Cross
Greensboro NC, 336-332-6925 or 6959 [email protected] Lecture at Wake Technical Community College 5/12/04
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/0,1082,0_325_,00.html
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North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response
“MissionTo encourage members of local religious communities to serve harmoniously and effectively in disaster responseTo prepare for and respond to disaster needs beyond local capabilitiesTo work in the emergency, immediate, and long term phases of disastersTo act as a liaison between religious, volunteer and state responsesTo cooperate with all local, state, and federal effortsTo act as a receiving and disbursing agent for disaster funds”
“Vision:During any type of disaster the local religious community finds itself overwhelmed by damageWe believe that the time of crisis is the best time for the religiouscommunity to demonstrate the reality of God's love”
http://www.ncidr.org
Where You Can Train and AffiliateWhere You Can Train and Affiliate
http://www.cambridgema.gov/~DHSP/ccpd/access/images/access0703_2.giif
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Those With No Or Limited English
National Relief have website information in several languagesIn North Carolina, the demand often outpaces the supply of volunteer services for these populations There is a rapidly emerging need for volunteer translators to deliver the message discussed in this module – particularly among Hispanics - here in NCContact local foreign-speaking media for assistance in the form of Press Releases and Public Service Announcements
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Free Online Translation Services
Free2Professional Translationhttp://www.freetranslation.com/
Alta Vista Babel Fish Translatinhttp://babelfish.altavista.com/
Travlang Translating Dictionaries (Downloadable)
http://dictionaries.travlang.com/
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Hispanics: Reaching Out Through Radio
WETC 540 AM 24 counties including triangle
WTIK 1310 AM Triangle, surrounding areas
WRRZ 880 AM Clinton to 28 counties
WFSS 91.9 FM Sanford, Siler City, Fayetteville areas
WEED 1390 AM "Rocky Mount area
WGOS 1070 AM High Point, Triad
WNCA 1570 AMSiler City
WOOW 1340 AMGreenville
“If you are thinking about doing some Hispanic outreach, one of the best ways to reach the population is through the radio. …
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fourh/marketing/hispanic.html
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In Summary We Discussed :1. Understanding Bioterrorism:
a) The definition of Bioterrorism
b) How it has “changed the face” of disaster response
c) Confronting denialsd) “Preparing, Affiliating and
Training”
2. The importance becoming a Volunteer a) President’s Call To Serviceb) The immediacy of the
need for volunteersc) Steps to Becoming a
Volunteer
3. How You Can Helpa) Ways to help law enforcementb) Skills that are in high demandc) Nearly everyone can volunteer!
4. Training and Affiliationa) Description of a wide variety of
agenciesb) Tremendous spirit of inter-
agencycooperation
c) Needs and types of training available
d) Inclusion of Bioterrorism issues in existing agencies
e) New agencies forming to address issues of Bioterrorism
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Conclusion….
Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. President George Bush 11 September 2001
Answer the President Bush’s Call To Service
Further educate yourself and others on the very real threat and changing nature of Bio-terrorism
Join an organization that can put your skills to best use
Get the official training you need to enable you to be of best service to your community and to your country.
Summary and ConclusionSummary and Conclusion