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Noble County Indiana
This is a whole-community approach to be able to withstand, respond to, and recover from the impact of a disaster in a timely way.
“Whole Community” means engaging business, government, faith-based, non-profit sectors, community groups and volunteers to be part of the capabilities and resources of the community in recovery.
If something big happens, the state & feds will come in and take over! Help will come . . . But how soon? What will/can you do until it arrives?▪ What local assets can be deployed?▪ Who do you call to get them? (On Saturday night?)
How will you communicate your needs? Recharge phone/radios? - Texting/Social Media
GPS? What good is that? It thinks the streets/addresses are still there!
We gathered some key people and kicked some ideas around
We decided that Forming a “COAD” was the first step
▪ Community Organizations Active in Disasters
A “COAD” helps communities in a disaster by creating relationships prior to an incident/event so we they can make the best use of limited local resources
It is a collaborative network of organizations, agencies, individuals, businesses, faith-based, etc., which work together to minimize the effects of a disaster.
Everyone retains their autonomy but by coordinating their efforts they avoid duplication of services.▪ Equal partners united under a common goal
We contacted Steve Cain for guidance He gave us information/templates
We made a list of possible members Think outside the box (American Legion? Nursing Homes?)
We scheduled a meeting We had Steve there to answer questions
We eventually drafted by-laws/Elected Officers Found a fiscal agent to manage funds/donations
We developed our own Standard Operating Guidelines This SOG is unique to Noble County
SOG vs. Bylaws: The “Purpose” section outlines the
“functions” the COAD will be addressing:▪ Mass Care/Sheltering▪ Clothing▪ Food▪ Emotional/spiritual support▪ Donated goods management▪ Emergent volunteer management▪ Unmet needs
The “Concept of Operations” section outlines positions and responsibilities:▪ The Response Coordinator▪ Individual COAD Members▪ Transitioning to an “Unmet Needs” Committee
Other sections:▪ Preparedness▪ Response▪ Case Management Process
It’s tough to keep people interested when there are no disaster taking place
With the guidance of our SOG, we can function.
▪ We will be adding annexes: “just-in-time” training”, Check-lists & go-kits Quarterly meetings and exercises
“Incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional level and supported by additional capabilities when needed.”▪ (National Response Framework)
Who’s in charge of the COAD operations?
How do their activities coordinate with the overall response including state/federal?
“Coordinator”
Not“Commander
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Organization and documentation could lead to recovery dollars!!
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The Bottom Line:It’s About “Response Time”
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Tasks
ResourcesTime of the Incident
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Stabilization?
The Bottom Line:It’s About “Response Time”
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Failing to prepare is preparing to fail
Questions/Comments?
YOYO▪You’re On Your Own
YAHOO▪You Always Have Other Options
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