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,
N/A
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
N/A
N/A
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:
● Inventory, restock, and organize personal/family hurricane checklist
● Inventory, restock and organize backpack
● Participate in training opportunities
● Engage with LWR CERT activities
If evacuating,
In Manatee and Sarasota counties, enter “911” in the “to” line and send a message. providing an exact location of the emergency.
