In-Person ERT Training

Early Response Teams (ERT) are specially trained teams that offer assistance soon after the disaster strikes. They generally do clean up work and tasks required to stop further damage from being done, e.g. putting tarps on damaged roofs. They might do minor repairs that help make homes habitable, but they do not do extensive repairs or reconstruction (that is the job for Long Term Recovery).

The class will cover the purpose of an Early Response Team:
• To show that the church cares about what has happened to the people,
• To assist the most vulnerable populations with their immediate needs, and
• To provide assistance that will help to prevent further damage to homes and property.

The class will also cover team member responsibilities, how to equip a team, how to
prevent further damage (the four basic jobs), and more.

Training will be included for:
• Tarping, mucking/gutting, salvaging
• Tools/Equipment Set-up
• Team member safety

This includes:
• Training Resources Manual
• Identification Badge & lanyard
• Rio Texas Conference Early Response Team (ERT) T-shirt
• Lunch

The $30 cost of the training includes all training materials, snack and lunch, T-shirt, background check and identification badge.

NOTE: Prior to the date of training, you MUST complete the following prerequisites:

• Complete a background check - https://tinyurl.com/umcorvv Please forward submission of background check to training@riotexasresponse.org

• Send a photo for your badge - e-mail to training@riotexasresponse.org (plain color background, no glare if wearing glasses, no hats)

• Send in the $30 fee for the class if you are able (Nobody will be denied training due to the inability to pay, but we do ask that you let us know, so we can keep the accounting correct). CashApp, Venmo, Paypal, cash and checks accepted.