Non-Traditional Shelter Concept of Operations Template December 31, 2011
Appendix C: Initial NTS Setup Checklist
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Appendix C: Initial NTS Setup Checklist☐ EOC Unified Command makes decision that an NTS is necessary. ☐ Lead agency/organization for NTS management informed of need for NTS. ☐ Identify a location and/or facility for use. ☐ Activate an existing agreement or MOU, if one exists, through agreement holders. ☐ Develop agreement or MOU if one does not exist. ☐ Request Fire Marshal (and any other appropriate agency) assessment of site. ☐ Request Building Inspector assessment of site (if possibility of damage). ☐ Secure the site/facility for use. ☐ Activate the NTS ConOps. ☐ Advise agencies/organizations with NTS roles and responsibilities of ConOps activation. ☐ Arrange for emergency funding and resources. ☐ Coordinate security with local law enforcement agencies. ☐ Activate Public Information function for coordination with Joint Information Center. ☐ Identify NTS Incident Commander, Deputy Incident Commander, and core Unified Command staff. ☐ Identify and implement chain of command structure, roles and responsibilities. ☐ Establish operational period and begin development of NTS site Action Plan. ☐ Advise EOC of timeline to put site into operation. ☐ Establish core management, finance/administrative, operations, planning, and logistics teams. ☐ Activate NTS services. ☐ Implement site security procedures including access badging and credentialing through Security. ☐ All functions identify and request staffing resources and required support services. ☐ All functions identify and request material resources through Logistics. ☐ Communications identify and request communications equipment (e.g., radios, telephones.) ☐ Communications identify and request IT equipment (e.g., computers, internet connectivity.) ☐ Logistics submits resource requests to EOC. ☐ Implement standardized reporting processes, and procedures. ☐ Logistics implement standardized system for procurement and inventory management. ☐ Logistics implement standardized resource request process and advise all functions. ☐ Planning & Intelligence develop a recovery transition plan, Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), site emergency evacuation plan, and demobilization plan.
The following figures, which may be included in the [Jurisdiction’s] feeding plan, can be used for determining the average minimum nutritional requirements of the evacuee population in the initial stage of a disaster or emergency26. As the average requirements incorporate the needs of all age groups and both sexes, they should not be used as requirements for an individual evacuee.
Appendix E: Non-Traditional Sheltering Case Studies Summary and Sample ProfileCase Study Summary Contents This NTS Case Study Summary Appendix includes the following sections:
Purpose The purpose of these case studies of specific disaster events is to capture pertinent information regarding the historical use of non-traditional sheltering. This compilation of observations form previous disaster operations can be used to more effectively plan for and respond to future NTS sites. For the purpose of these profiles, the focus was on mega-shelters and open space shelters. Background Communities across the country recognize the need to include NTS in their disaster planning and plans. There is a long history of the use of mega-shelters and open space shelters following catastrophic disaster events in the United States. With many local jurisdictions and states facing a variety of disaster threats, including potentially large-scale or catastrophic events, there is a demonstrated need to plan for nontraditional sheltering sites. This level of disaster tends to exceed capacity due to the large numbers of displaced population that will need shelter. Overview This document provides key observations from eight case studies where a Non-Traditional Shelter (NTS) was opened in a domestic response to a large disaster. For the purpose of this document, the focus was on two NTS models: Mega-shelters, which are large facilities (e.g., stadiums or conference centers) that can house large groups of evacuees; and open space shelters, which are large outdoor environments (e.g., fairgrounds or parks) and use soft-sided or temporarily constructed structures. This compilation of information may be used by emergency planners to more effectively plan for and respond to future NTS operations. Quick facts of five large disasters where at least one NTS was opened are provided in this document. More detailed information on these case studies can be obtained from the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. 27 The five case studies are:
In addition to quick facts from these five disasters, also included are quick facts about three other three disasters for which limited case studies were completed. These are:
Non-Traditional Shelter Summary Table 1 below lists the disaster/case study and the NTS model(s) used in the disaster response. Table 1: NTS Models Employed in Previous Disasters
Case Study Summaries
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