The CERT program is critical to engage everyone in the United States in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur. Community-based preparedness planning allows us to prepare for and respond to anticipated disruptions and potential hazards following a disaster. Studies of behavior following disasters have shown that groups working together in the disaster period perform more effectively if there has been prior planning and training for disaster response.The CERT Basic Training provides individuals who complete this course with the basic skills required to help themselves and help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster since emergency services personnel cannot help everyone immediately. By working together, the CERT Basic training will prepare lay responders to be able to help save lives and protect property using the basic techniques in this course. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help the greatest number of people after a disaster. The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster.CERT Basic Training Program ModulesUnit 1: Disaster Preparedness Unit 2: CERT Organization Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2 Unit 5: Disaster Psychology Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations Unit 8: Terrorism, Hazmat & CBRNE Unit 9: Disaster Simulation & EvaluationOverall Course ObjectivesUpon completing this course, the participants should be able to: 1. Take steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities for a disaster; 2. Describe the function and organization of a CERT program and the role CERTs serve in immediate disaster response; 3. Recognize life-threatening conditions and apply appropriate life-saving techniques, conduct patient head-to-toe assessments, employ basic treatment for injuries, and understand disaster medical operations; 4. Describe the post-disaster emotional environment and the steps that volunteers can take to relieve their own stressors and those of disaster survivors; 5. Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods and perform basic fire suppression strategies, resources, and safety measures; 6. Describe the most common techniques associated with light search and rescue operations including identifying planning and size-up requirements, searching a structure, debris removal, survivor extrication, and rescuer safety; and 7. Explain current terrorism trends and measures CERT volunteers can take to increase preparedness before and safety during a terrorism incident.In addition to the overall course objectives listed above, each unit has specific objectives.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1979343

GARDENING (On-going) Join us in increasing access to healthy food by filling new seed trays, pruning the plants, weeding beds, harvesting ready food, tending to seedlings, and transferring mature seedlings into available bed spaces, as well as working the compost pile. Location: Harvest Hope Community Garden (13704 North 20th Street · Tampa, FL 33613) Estimated Duration: 2 hours Availability: Every Friday | 9:30am-11:30am --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982357

*IMPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED*Have a interest for gardening or want to try something new? Join us at the community garden in Ybor.Rotaract, with WellBuilt City, helped create this community garden from scratch in 2022 in one of the most needed zip codes.Tasks: -Maintaining the garden -Help with planting and fertilizing the plantsBe prepared to get dirty!Pleasure be sure to have: -Closed toed shoes -Dress for the weather -WaterIf you have any questions contact Service Chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu. For questions the day of, contact Jessica Brenner at jeccabrerr@gmail.com or 702-809-7505If you are in need of a ride, please reach out to the GroupMe at least 3 days in advance. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982633

Hey Bulls! Join us at WellFed community food pantry in conjunction with UACDC! We will be distributing free, nutritious food to those in need in the community.IMPORTANT: Please sign up through: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this event will automatically redirect you here) This event will be at Harvest Hope Park (13704 N 20th St Tampa, FL, 33613), about a 5 minute drive away from campus every Friday from 9am-11am. The Red Line at Bullrunner goes close to this park, just across the street.If you have any questions beforehand contact service chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982515

The CERT program is critical to engage everyone in the United States in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur. Community-based preparedness planning allows us to prepare for and respond to anticipated disruptions and potential hazards following a disaster. Studies of behavior following disasters have shown that groups working together in the disaster period perform more effectively if there has been prior planning and training for disaster response.The CERT Basic Training provides individuals who complete this course with the basic skills required to help themselves and help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster since emergency services personnel cannot help everyone immediately. By working together, the CERT Basic training will prepare lay responders to be able to help save lives and protect property using the basic techniques in this course. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help the greatest number of people after a disaster. The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster.CERT Basic Training Program ModulesUnit 1: Disaster Preparedness Unit 2: CERT Organization Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2 Unit 5: Disaster Psychology Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations Unit 8: Terrorism, Hazmat & CBRNE Unit 9: Disaster Simulation & EvaluationOverall Course ObjectivesUpon completing this course, the participants should be able to: 1. Take steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities for a disaster; 2. Describe the function and organization of a CERT program and the role CERTs serve in immediate disaster response; 3. Recognize life-threatening conditions and apply appropriate life-saving techniques, conduct patient head-to-toe assessments, employ basic treatment for injuries, and understand disaster medical operations; 4. Describe the post-disaster emotional environment and the steps that volunteers can take to relieve their own stressors and those of disaster survivors; 5. Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods and perform basic fire suppression strategies, resources, and safety measures; 6. Describe the most common techniques associated with light search and rescue operations including identifying planning and size-up requirements, searching a structure, debris removal, survivor extrication, and rescuer safety; and 7. Explain current terrorism trends and measures CERT volunteers can take to increase preparedness before and safety during a terrorism incident.In addition to the overall course objectives listed above, each unit has specific objectives.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1979344

Step into the spotlight for a night of fast-paced fun and big prizes at Bulls Nite Out: Game Show Showdown! Compete in classic and quirky game show challenges, test your trivia skills, and win awesome giveaways. Whether you're playing or cheering from the crowd, it's your time to shine! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982283