Disaster Tactics, llc - Community Groups

Community Groups

Communities - be it a neighborhood, social club, church group, or simply a circle of friends - are increasingly recognizing the need and value of developing a disaster preparedness program. Most jurisdictions have an emergency management agency that supports the development of such programs*, the most common one being the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept & curriculum developed by FEMA.

However, depending on the size and resources available to a jurisdiction, much of that support is through "guidance," literature and in some cases, basic first aid and other training. Beyond that, community groups that want to develop a program must adopt a "self-help" method and mentality. This perspective and approach are critical, as you will ultimately be relying on yourselves during a disaster. Yet, doing it on your own also means facing the challenge of learning through trial and error.

Disaster Tactics, llc can help your community group overcome those challenges and quickly develop a successful preparedness program. Our consultant can serve as instructor**, advisor, researcher, program manager, or in any combination that best serves the needs of your group. Our individualized approach ensures your community group receives information, guidance, and training specifically designed to meet your program goals.

Recent incidents both large and small have demonstrated time and again that government emergency management agencies (local, state and federal) have limited resources and on occasion, conflicting priorities. Communities that are prepared to be self-relient (as a group):

sustain less damage, endure fewer hardships, and recover faster,
develop a stronger sense of community with others involved in the preparedness effort, and
experience a greater feeling of empowerment and confidence knowing they are prepared to take care of themselves and each other.

*While CERT is the nationally recognized standard for community preparedness programs, some jurisdictions choose to develop their own program specific to that town, city or county.
**Disaster Tactics consultants are registered CERT Trainers in the State of Washington.