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Code Enforcement Disaster Assistance Response (CEDAR) Volunteers

The Department of State Division of Building Standards and Codes (DBSC) Code Enforcement Disaster Assistance Response (CEDAR) Program provides requesting communities with timely, appropriate post-disaster assistance as part of the statewide coordinated effort under the leadership of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management, and in accordance with Executive Law Article 2-B. The program’s initial disaster response focuses on performing Rapid Safety Assessments of damaged structures in affected communities for use as part of the application process to request federal disaster assistance through FEMA. These safety assessments can be completed by volunteer members of the CEDAR program.

Volunteers

Who can volunteer to perform the Rapid Safety Assessments as a member of the CEDAR program?

Certified Code Enforcement Officials (CEO),
Certified Building Safety Inspectors (BSI),
Registered Design Professionals, or
Others with specialized skills, knowledge, or abilities.

How to Become A Volunteer

Step 1 – QUALIFY

Complete two National Incident Management System (NIMS) prerequisite courses:

ICS-700 (Introduction to the National Incident Management System), and
ICS-100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System)

ICS 700 link https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
ICS 100 link https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c

You will need a FEMA Student ID Number to complete the courses:

Student ID Registration link https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

You will need to have an official transcript sent to the Codes Division by FEMA to verify course completion. Individuals that are CEO or BSI certified will receive 1-hour in-service credit for each course. ICS 100 and ICS 700 courses taken prior to September 27, 2011 will not be accepted.

FEMA Transcript link https://www.dos.ny.gov/DCEA/pdf/tranrqst1.pdf

Step 2 – APPLY

Complete and submit the CEDAR Application
Complete and submit the Employer Release Form

This verifies that your employer is aware that you are applying to participate in CEDAR activations, periodic drills, and training exercises. You should still complete the form if you are retired or self-employed and note on the form “retired” or “self-employed” as applicable.

Step 3 – TRAIN

Successfully complete the 3-hour orientation training.

For more information or questions please contact:

Eric C. Bradshaw
Emergency Management Coordinator
New York State Department of State
Email: CEDAR@dos.ny.gov