INTELLIGENT CIVILIAN OPERATIONAL READINESS

Localized Emergency Training for Communities

Disaster readiness through basic information and structured training opportunities for civilians... Civilis Exitus CERT translates complex federal disaster protocols into structured, civilian-ready information; and provides access to government training modules. We intend to build resilient local networks - especially, among American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) - capable of coordinated mutual aid.

NIMS

Compliant

FEMA

Aligned

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CIVILIAN RESILIENCE

Structured Neighborhood Dispatch Protocols

Disaster response relies on unified command and clear communication. The CERT platform and practical guidance prepares local civilians (and this includes ADOS) to establish standard intelligent leadership toward comprehensive procedures when primary communication networks fail.

By training everyday citizens in incident command structures, we ensure seamless integration with professional first responders during critical regional crises.

Photo from unsuccessful meeting with Cincinnati Fire Department (in 2023) to get support/sponsorship for Black Community CERT.

Photo of some of the members of a 2015 CERT Basic Training. Sheriff Jim Neal sent a representative to show his support of our "initiative".

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Typical Process of a CERT Organization

  1. Civilian Recruiting

  2. 21hr. Basic Training

  3. Continuous team Coordination

Organized dispatch via sponsoring agency or authorized process.

Incident Command

FEMA curriculum and training standards are used to produce a group of Disaster Assets and persons capable of being "Extensions of First Responders" during a qualified event or incident.

Mobilizing local volunteers and networks is a local municipality's responsibility... In ALL municipalities where Institutional Racism is a factor, the CERT organization must plan accordingly. (IS-315.a Slide 19)

Support local/"County EMA leadership and maintaining YOUR CERT readiness... Be aware of conditions that may negate Mutual-Aide-Agreements, and be aware of decisions that will be made based on "scarcity of resources".