This lesson introduces you to the data-gathering process known as "sizeup." The data gathered through sizeup is used to make decisions to determine if it is safe for CERT members to take action, the actions that they should take, and in what order.

Lesson Objectives

At the completion of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Define sizeup.
• Identify the steps required for a good sizeup.
• Understand how sizeup information is used to determine CERT actions.

This lesson should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
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