Better Impact helps LWR CERT manage and track our 240+ volunteers. Members may access Better Impact to:
If you are having difficulty logging into Better Impact, your team captain may be able to help.
LWR CERT is always in one of six Readiness Conditions, ranging from RC 6 (Training) to RC 1 (Activate). The current Readiness Condition is displayed at the top of the Member Portal. As LWR CERT moves into and out of Readiness Conditions 4, 3, 2 or 1, an email will be sent to all current members and our response partners informing them of the change.
Click the Readiness Condition tab below, then choose your position to access a chart explaining the actions you should take for each Readiness Condition.
Readiness Condition 6 (Training)
We are not in hurricane season.
● Hold quarterly team meetings
● Identify limitations a member may have if activated.
● Ensure team member contact information is up to date.
● Lead team during training evolutions
Readiness Condition 5 (Awareness)
We are in hurricane season and no storm is expected within the next 96 hours.
● Inventory, restock, and organize personal/family hurricane checklist
● Inventory, restock and organize backpack
● Participate in training opportunities
● Engage with LWR CERT activities
● Hold quarterly team meetings to prepare members for hurricane season
● Contact all Team Members and verify their ability to participate
● Lead team during simulation exercises
● Test Incident Command radio ensure it is accessible
● Inventory Team Kit, restock as required, ensure Team Kit is accessible
Readiness Condition 4 (Preparation)
We are in the path of a storm and tropical storm force winds are expected in our area within 96 hours.
If evacuating,
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Notify Activation Manger of activation intentions
Readiness Condition 3 (Standby)
We are in the path of a storm and tropical storm force winds are expected in our area within 48 hours or a Hurricane Watch is issued for Manatee County.
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Readiness Condition 2 (Alert)
We are in the path of a storm and tropical storm force winds are expected in our area within 36 hours or a Hurricane Warning is issued for Manatee County.
Unless notified otherwise: LWR CERT will go to Readiness Condition 1 (Activate) without further notification as soon as the storm passes
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Readiness Condition 1 (Activate)
LWR CERT expects to activate as soon as the storm passes, and it is safe to leave shelter. Per CERT rules, individual activation is an individual decision by LWR CERT members.
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Upon Deactivation:
Click the Team Map button, then click your team number on the map to display your radio channel and privacy codes plus the neighborhoods in your team’s activation area. Click the Team Page to access your team’s home page where you will find forms and maps specific to your team that are needed during activation. You’ll also find the radio instruction manuals.
In addition to your CERT Basic Training, other training opportunities abound. Click the External Training button below to discover training opportunities offered by FEMA, the National Weather Service, and the American Red Cross including topics such as Stop the Bleed, AED and CPR. To access online training videos and earn training credits, visit Better Impact.
Team Captains will find documents and other aids here including order forms for Team Kit Supplies Replacement and Team Member Backpack Item Replacement.
In Manatee and Sarasota counties, enter “911” in the “to” line and send a message. providing an exact location of the emergency.
