{"id":2362,"date":"2026-01-11T14:12:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T20:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rowlettcitizencorps.org\/wp\/?page_id=2362"},"modified":"2026-01-11T14:26:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T20:26:34","slug":"progressive-alert-matrix","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rowlettcitizencorps.org\/wp\/?page_id=2362","title":{"rendered":"Progressive Alert Matrix"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"<\/td>\nRowlett CERT Progressive Alert Matrix<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDO NOT CALL 911 (unless you have an emergency.)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n11\/2022 WPL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ALERT STAGE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCRITERIA<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMEMBER ACTION<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLOGISTICS TEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBUILDING & TECHNOLOGY\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCOMMUNICATIONS TEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nEOC TEAM<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NORMAL<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSevere weather or known threat not expected in the next 7 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCheck CERT kits and equipment every 30 days.<\/span><\/td>\nMaintain rolling stock for readiness.<\/span><\/td>\nMaintain the building in a ready condition for operations. Maintain all computers, websites, and social media channels in a ready condition.<\/span><\/td>\nMaintain CERT mobile and portable radios in a ready condition.<\/span><\/td>\nMaintain radios, computers, and software in a state of readiness.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STANDBY<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSevere weather or a known threat is expected within 48 to 72 hours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCheck the status of batteries, bottled water, and first-aid supplies in CERT kits.\u00a0 Charge your electronics.<\/span><\/td>\nCheck all rolling stock equipment, start engines, generators, and power equipment.<\/span><\/td>\nCheck the building for weather readiness. Check that all technology is ready.<\/span><\/td>\nCheck portable radios for charge status and ensure all are operating.<\/span><\/td>\nAll parties check the equipment, software, and computers for operation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PREALERT<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nSevere weather (watch or warning) or known threat conditions are expected within the next 24 hours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPrep for activation: gather ID badge, vest, helmet, rain gear, phone charger, CERT kit, etc.<\/span><\/td>\nPrep all rolling stock for deployment.\u00a0 Ensure all equipment is ready for service.<\/span><\/td>\nRemove the flag and secure the lawn furniture and any loose outdoor items.\u00a0 Prepare the meeting room for a briefing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make any last-minute updates and preparations for technology deployment.\u00a0 Assist with messaging if requested.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Prep portable radio for possible deployment.\u00a0 Gather extra batteries, microphones, antennas, and related equipment.<\/span><\/td>\nMonitor radar and NWS chat.\u00a0 Report to EOC when directed by OEM.<\/span>
\nUse Slack App for comms.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
QUICK LOOK<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nThe condition requires an immediate situational awareness check.<\/span><\/td>\nFollow the Quick Look instructions and note any reportable conditions as directed.<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\nAssist with messaging efforts if requested.<\/span><\/td>\nN\/A<\/span><\/td>\nInitiate Quick Look when requested.\u00a0 Follow up with a briefing to OEM.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPECIAL TEAMS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nThe condition requires an immediate response from a smaller specialized group.<\/span><\/td>\nThe special team will receive specific instructions for staging and activation.<\/span><\/td>\nAre you ready for any rolling stock or equipment needed for deployment?<\/span><\/td>\nAre there any technology needs for teams?<\/span><\/td>\nAre there any radio requirements needed for deployment?<\/span><\/td>\nCoordinate with OEM.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FULL ACTIVATION<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAn imminent severe weather event or other threat is occurring now.<\/span><\/td>\nCERT teams are activated for emergency response.\u00a0 Call 877-698-3261, enter your phone number, listen to the message, and then respond as directed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nReport to OG to assist with the deployment of all assets.<\/span><\/td>\nReport as directed in the activation message.<\/span>
\nCheck OG for damage and operational readiness.<\/span>
\nStand up building as a resource if needed. <\/span><\/p>\n

Report as directed in the activation message.\u00a0 Assist in the use of technology for information gathering\/reporting at staging and IC.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Report as directed in the activation message.\u00a0 Manage portable radio distribution at the staging area.<\/span><\/td>\n*ARES Stand up CERTCOM<\/span>
\n*CERT Liaison Interfaces with IC & OEM<\/span>
\n*Deploy resources as requested<\/span>
\n*Activate partner programs, regional response.<\/span>
\n*Attend EOC briefings<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>