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Preparedness
Twin Foundations
Planning/Resource/Training/Warning
Foreseeing Potential Disasters/Projecting Solutions
Either way, Preparedness Anticipates
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Resource Management
Database (List)
Human Capital, Equipment and Materials
Updated at Least Annually
Personnel Lists with Names/Positions/Contact Methods
Members Should Include:
Community Officials & Leaders
Department Heads
Private Company & Non-Profit Agency POCs
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Mutual Aid Agreements
Pre-Disaster Agreements
Use Local Government Personnel
Intergovernmental Agreements
Private Citizens and Organizations
Plan for Shortfalls
Formalize Procedures for Compensation/Liability
Prevent Chaos During First 24-48 Hours
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Mutual Aid Agreements
Pre-Disaster Agreement Suggestions
Utilities Management
Damage Assessment
Mental Health Facilities
Information Management
Coroner’s Facilities/Funeral Homes
Critical Health Care
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Additional Policies
Land Use Plans
Comprehensive Plans
Use of Private Property
Development Regulations
Building Standards
Demolition, Debris Removal, Disposal
Historical Buildings (SHPO)
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Effective Planning Keys
Build Relationships
Plan Incrementally
Start Simple
Use Existing Successful Models
Include Case Studies
Promote Plan Usage on Daily Basis
Plan Multiple Solutions
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Community Emergency Planning Group (CEPG)
Based on Hazards within Community, or
Functions Designed to Respond to Them
Issues for Group:
Hazards/Risks in Community
Population Segments Impacted
History of Disasters (Recurring)
Injuries/Fatalities/Property Damage
Based on Emergency Operations Plan
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Community Emergency Planning Group (CEPG)
Membership of Group:
Citizens Involved with Program
Senior Elected Officials
Department Leaders
Public Health/Utilities/ OSBI/FBI
Schools & Universities/ Ministerial Alliance
Nursing Homes/Assisted Living/ LTC Facilities
Insurance/Non-profits/VOADs
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Mass Care
Needs Analysis of Pre-Disaster Information
Local Community responsible for Support
Voluntary Agencies Often Assist
Provide Shelter, Food, Relief Items, Medical
Excessive Public Expectations (Essentials)
Public Awareness/Education Campaign
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Mass Care
Underutilized Shelters Citizens go to Hotels, Neighbors, Relatives Shelter as Last Resort Restrictions for Pets (Health and Safety) ADA Requires Service Animals Pet Friendly Arrangements
Animal Shelters/Veterinarians/Humane Society
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Children’s Programs
Groups Crucial to Meeting Children’s Needs
Schools/Day Care Centers/Child Care Providers
Businesses with Day Care Provided
Pediatricians/Medical Facilities Treating Children
Juvenile Court Judges/Legal System Members
Private Sector Child Program Agencies
VOADs/NGOs/Non-Profits/Faith-Based Agencies
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Children’s Programs
Issues Crucial to Meeting Children’s Needs
Coordination Between All the Above
Protocols Currently in Place for Family Unity
Training for Protocol Implementation
Children Respond Differently to Medical Needs
Strong Reliance on Stable Routines (Disruptions)
Ability for Players to Facilitate Return
Priority to Child Care, School, Family, Social Services
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Children’s Programs
Transitions
Customize Program to Local Needs
Preservation of Family Unity
Identify Issues Which May Cause Family Separation
Prioritize Methods to Reunite Families
First Means of Accounting for Children
Family Leaders Make Decisions on Actions Affecting Children
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Children in Shelters
Specific Needs for Children
Child-friendly Areas (Play) Promote Healing
Physical Safety and Protection
Predators and Violence
Child Services Agencies Specific to Shelters
Mental Health Counseling Child and Family Pregnant Women
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Functional Needs
Physically or Emotionally Impaired
Elderly, Frail, Indigent
Transportation Challenged
Non-English Speaking
Long-term Medication/Treatment
Announcements/Warnings not Received
Coalition with Community-based Groups
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Flexible, Creative, Improvise
Elementary Part of Disaster Response
Willingness to Deviate From Standard
Development of Alternatives
Adapt to Rapidly Changing Environment
No Plan Meets All Needs
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Volunteer Management
Citizens Contribute Valuable Support
Interfering if Uncoordinated/Unmanaged
Policy Should Stipulate Volunteer Usage
Individual/Agency Managing Designated
Pre-Disaster/ In-Writing
Community Emergency Response Team
VOADs Have Programs/Structures
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Donations Management
Public Message, Assess Needs per Disaster
Pre-Designated Staging Area
Receiving
Sorting
Storage
Distributing
Disposal (50 ways)
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Public Information and Education Alternatives
Disaster Experienced Citizens More Prepared
Response More Appropriate with Education
Concerted Effort to Educate Public
Local Hazards/ Expected Response
Individuals, Civic Clubs, Private Organizations, Community Groups, Families, and Businesses
Variety of Information/Variety of Delivery
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Partnering
Community Connected Families Involved
Involvement Grows Understanding
Better Process of Roles and Responsibilities
Before, During, and After Disaster
Increased Resiliency
Greater Nurturing of Children (Long Term Impact)
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Communications
Leadership Receives Better Feedback After Action Prevents Same Mistakes Improvements Better Received/Understood Demographics Tracking
Geographic Information System (GIS) Locations of Critical Infrastructure Households with Children/Functional Needs Maps of Facilities (Schools, Day Care. Hospitals, etc) Identify Most Vulnerable Areas
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Information Usage
Determine Best Mitigation Areas
Focus Disaster Planning Efforts
Valuable Tool for First Responders
Helpful to Community Services
Schools, Businesses, Social Services
Mail Carriers, In-Home Medical Care
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