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Rowlett CERT Progressive Alert Matrix | DO NOT CALL 911 (unless you have an emergency.) | 11/2022 WPL | |||
| ALERT STAGE | CRITERIA | MEMBER ACTION | LOGISTICS TEAM | BUILDING & TECHNOLOGY | COMMUNICATIONS TEAM | EOC TEAM |
| NORMAL | Severe weather or known threat not expected in the next 7 days. | Check CERT kits and equipment every 30 days. | Maintain rolling stock for readiness. | Maintain the building in a ready condition for operations. Maintain all computers, websites, and social media channels in a ready condition. | Maintain CERT mobile and portable radios in a ready condition. | Maintain radios, computers, and software in a state of readiness. |
| STANDBY | Severe weather or a known threat is expected within 48 to 72 hours. | Check the status of batteries, bottled water, and first-aid supplies in CERT kits. Charge your electronics. | Check all rolling stock equipment, start engines, generators, and power equipment. | Check the building for weather readiness. Check that all technology is ready. | Check portable radios for charge status and ensure all are operating. | All parties check the equipment, software, and computers for operation. |
| PREALERT | Severe weather (watch or warning) or known threat conditions are expected within the next 24 hours. | Prep for activation: gather ID badge, vest, helmet, rain gear, phone charger, CERT kit, etc. | Prep all rolling stock for deployment. Ensure all equipment is ready for service. | Remove the flag and secure the lawn furniture and any loose outdoor items. Prepare the meeting room for a briefing.
Make any last-minute updates and preparations for technology deployment. Assist with messaging if requested. |
Prep portable radio for possible deployment. Gather extra batteries, microphones, antennas, and related equipment. | Monitor radar and NWS chat. Report to EOC when directed by OEM. Use Slack App for comms. |
| QUICK LOOK | The condition requires an immediate situational awareness check. | Follow the Quick Look instructions and note any reportable conditions as directed. | N/A | Assist with messaging efforts if requested. | N/A | Initiate Quick Look when requested. Follow up with a briefing to OEM. |
| SPECIAL TEAMS | The condition requires an immediate response from a smaller specialized group. | The special team will receive specific instructions for staging and activation. | Are you ready for any rolling stock or equipment needed for deployment? | Are there any technology needs for teams? | Are there any radio requirements needed for deployment? | Coordinate with OEM. |
| FULL ACTIVATION | An imminent severe weather event or other threat is occurring now. | CERT teams are activated for emergency response. Call 877-698-3261, enter your phone number, listen to the message, and then respond as directed. | Report to OG to assist with the deployment of all assets. | Report as directed in the activation message. Check OG for damage and operational readiness. Stand up building as a resource if needed. Report as directed in the activation message. Assist in the use of technology for information gathering/reporting at staging and IC. |
Report as directed in the activation message. Manage portable radio distribution at the staging area. | *ARES Stand up CERTCOM *CERT Liaison Interfaces with IC & OEM *Deploy resources as requested *Activate partner programs, regional response. *Attend EOC briefings |