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Table Top Exercises:   Testing Your Emergency Plans

Many agencies, institutions and organizations have invested heavily in security planning, all-hazards preparedness, and business continuity planning.  However, such plans are not complete until they are tested. Expert consensus indicates that the best way to prepare for the worst is by simulating and practicing what the plans call for - which is why the use of table top exercises is on the rise.  A table top exercise is a facilitated activity that places participants in a simulated situation requiring them to function in the capacity required for responding to a real-world event. Table top exercises are scenario-based simulations and provide a non-threatening way to work through and discuss all of the considerations of managing an incident. Tabletops raise the level of awareness as to the actual state of preparedness without the cost and disruption of a full scale live exercise while empowering all participants to become informed, active contributors to the safety, security, and resiliency of their organization.  To access more information on table top exercises, view the attached presentation or download the informational article. 

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. To find out more about CERT training in your area, please go to the State Directory page of the CERT website.

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