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CERT Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) and Mission Statement  Standard Operating Guidelines: Click to launch CERT Standard Operating Guidelines Mission Statement: Lyndhurst CERT volunteers, under the sponsorship of the City of Lyndhurst, Ohio Fire Department, strive to work within a network of state and local emergency response teams to provide support for public safety personnel, public service personnel, and elected officials by acting as additional resources and providing community education and service programs when appropriate in both emergency and non-emergency situations.1 Organization Acknowledgement: The City of Lyndhurst, Ohio recognizes: That in the event of a major all-hazard emergency or disaster within the city, there is a likelihood that most emergency management and public safety resources, such as fire and rescue, emergency medical services, and law enforcement agencies will be overwhelmed. That assistance from neighboring cities is probable; however, response time is unknown. That citizens within the City of Lyndhurst, Ohio may need immediate response. That the Community Emergency Response Team program offers a resource of citizens, trained by local emergency management and public safety professionals, that can provide an immediate and deliberate response that may have the capability to save lives and property.2 1. Adopted by the City of Lyndhurst CERT Executive Board on February 17, 2007. 2. From the City of Lyndhurst, Ohio CERT Standard Operating Guidelines, Section I - Introduction (To be implemented - 2007) |
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