Rapid Assessment

A quick evaluation of a disaster/emergency impacted area

Why is it Important?

It provides the local government with accurate information for an adequate response to life-threatening situations

A quick analysis of the potential hazard to critical infrastructure

To determine the need for additional resources

Help determine local resource allocationsFor declaration process, if necessaryProtection of life and property

Types of AssessmentWhat are the differences?

Rapid Assessment takes place within hours after an incident.

Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) identifies and affixes an estimated dollar amount to damage based on property tax values and % of damage.

Combined Verification/Joint PDA includes a detailed inspection of damage to individual sites by specialized personnel.

Assessment Processes

Incident OccursRapid Damage Assessment (by local officials)Kansas Assessment Team (KAT) if requestedLocal/State Disaster Assessment if needed

Individual Assistance/SBAPublic Assistance

Local/State/Federal Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)

Local RoleBefore the StormIdentify your damage assessment teamsTrain your assessment teamsIdentify how you will obtain appraisal informationIdentify how you will obtain maps

A Rapid Assessment Program Involves…

Developing plans and procedures for rapid assessment

Testing, evaluating, and finalizing the plan

Implementing the plans & procedures

Decide who will be on your Rapid Assessment TeamEmergency ManagementLaw EnforcementAppraisers OfficeFirePublic WorksHealth Care SystemVolunteer OrganizationsOthers

Who would be on your county team???

How will you train your team?KDEM hands-on trainingWebinar

What works best for your county???

How will you contact your team?

Develop a call down procedure for activation

Local Role After the StormGather damage informationReport this information to KDEM

If proceeding with further assessments:Coordinate with KDEMIdentify County Reps for assessment teamsGather appraisal informationWork with KDEM or your county to obtain

maps of damaged areas

Life Safety InformationPersons affectedFatalitiesInjuriesDisplaced IndividualsEvacuation ConcernsSearch & Rescue Concerns

Status of LifelinesTransportation CommunicationsGasElectricityWaterSewer

Status of FacilitiesFirePoliceCity HallEOCPublic WorksEmergency Communications

Also work to gather the following information as you are able…Homes (affected, minor, major, destroyed)Businesses (affected, minor, major,

destroyed)RoadsBridgesCounty Buildings

When possible: Utility Company damages for possible Public Assistance

Rapid Assessment FormWhy the rapid assessment form?

More in depth reportHelps state identify the need for:

Resources Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) Overall operational picture See handout

RAPID DISASTER ASSESSMENT SURVEY

Single Family

Multi Family

Mobile Homes

Business Critical Care

Public Facilities/Buildings

Schools Utilities Public Roads

Bridges

Destroyed

Major

Minor

TOTAL

Parameters: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________________________ County: ______________________________________________ Completed by: ________________________________________________ Contact Number: ________________________________________