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fema national shelter system the fema administered version of the national shelter system

2. How is FEMA's NSS different from the Red Cross NSS?. . The FEMA NSS allows users to track, map, and report on virtually any facility related to the care and sheltering of people following a disaster. A few examples include;Pet SheltersPOD'sTraditional SheltersEmbarkation Debarkation sitesKitchens.

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fema national shelter system the fema administered version of the national shelter system

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    2. 2 How is FEMA’s NSS different from the Red Cross NSS? After untilizing the American Red Cross NSS during several disasters, FEMA has developed a new comprehensive system with expanded capabilities in the area of tracking:After untilizing the American Red Cross NSS during several disasters, FEMA has developed a new comprehensive system with expanded capabilities in the area of tracking:

    3. How is FEMA’s NSS different from the Red Cross NSS? After untilizing the American Red Cross NSS during several disasters, FEMA has developed a new comprehensive system with expanded capabilities in the area of tracking:After untilizing the American Red Cross NSS during several disasters, FEMA has developed a new comprehensive system with expanded capabilities in the area of tracking:

    4. 4 Profiles are created for facilities that have been identified as possible emergency support facilities. Profile information should include but is not limited to: Profiles can be expanded or contracted based on specific disaster situationsProfiles are created for facilities that have been identified as possible emergency support facilities. Profile information should include but is not limited to: Profiles can be expanded or contracted based on specific disaster situations

    5. 5 During a disaster, FEMA NSS allows emergency management professionals the ability to track and manage numerous issues including: Facility locations Populations Number of meals served at each facility 2. Facilities will be identified with FEMA DR numbers, incidents and/or ARC DRO numbers. These associations will allow the NSS to accurately report information and map facilities for individual incidents or major disastersDuring a disaster, FEMA NSS allows emergency management professionals the ability to track and manage numerous issues including: Facility locations Populations Number of meals served at each facility 2. Facilities will be identified with FEMA DR numbers, incidents and/or ARC DRO numbers. These associations will allow the NSS to accurately report information and map facilities for individual incidents or major disasters

    6. 6 The FEMA NSS helps emergency management professionals extract data by providing several types of reports with the simple click of a button. The FEMA NSS also has the ability to save the reports in several formats.The FEMA NSS helps emergency management professionals extract data by providing several types of reports with the simple click of a button. The FEMA NSS also has the ability to save the reports in several formats.

    7. 7 Enhanced Geospatial Information System (GIS) Mapping The enhanced GIS function of the NSS gives users the ability to create maps with critical operational information such as:The enhanced GIS function of the NSS gives users the ability to create maps with critical operational information such as:

    8. 8 FEMA manages access to the NSS through the ISAAC (Integrated Security and Access Control) System. All users are assigned one of the following user levels:FEMA manages access to the NSS through the ISAAC (Integrated Security and Access Control) System. All users are assigned one of the following user levels:

    9. 9 NSS Access Eligibility Criteria: NSS Access Eligibility Criteria:

    10. 10 All applicants will be approved for access based on the States recommendation. If the State requests that someone has access to the system, that person will be granted access regardless of what organization they are affiliated with. When request is approved, the applicant will have to register for access before their account will be activated and access granted. If the individual requesting access to NSS is working with a state or local government or PNP, the request will be verified and approved by representatives at both the state and federal level. If working with the federal government or a national NGO, the request will be verified and approved by representatives at the federal level. Once the request is approved, and the applicant will have to registered for access before their account will be activated and access to NSS granted. If the individual requesting access to NSS is working with a state or local government or PNP, the request will be verified and approved by representatives at both the state and federal level. If working with the federal government or a national NGO, the request will be verified and approved by representatives at the federal level. Once the request is approved, and the applicant will have to registered for access before their account will be activated and access to NSS granted.

    11. 11 NSS Access Eligibility Criteria: Access to the NSS is limited to government and non-government organizations that have: Signed an MOU with FEMA for the use of the system A demonstrated business need A direct role in mass care coordination Recognized by emergency management PNP tasked with operating disaster facilities as a support organization for disaster operations within their jurisdiction

    12. 12 Access to the NSS is granted based on individuals meeting NSS eligibility criteria. To gain access to the NSS, an individual must complete the following steps: Attend NSS Training: Web-based training: Complete “Course 3: NSS Training for User Levels 1-4”. When you have completed the lessons for the user level you wish to have you must take a 10-20 question exam. At the time of the exam, print a certificate and follow the instructions for the next step in the process. In-Class Training: Attend in-class training. Your Instructor will identify your appropriate user level and identify the next steps Training products are being developed to provide: A computer-based training course (CBT) Classroom facilitated NSS Training Train-The-Trainer session to facilitate States having their own NSS trainers Access to the NSS is granted based on individuals meeting NSS eligibility criteria. To gain access to the NSS, an individual must complete the following steps: Attend NSS Training: Web-based training: Complete “Course 3: NSS Training for User Levels 1-4”. When you have completed the lessons for the user level you wish to have you must take a 10-20 question exam. At the time of the exam, print a certificate and follow the instructions for the next step in the process. In-Class Training: Attend in-class training. Your Instructor will identify your appropriate user level and identify the next steps Training products are being developed to provide: A computer-based training course (CBT) Classroom facilitated NSS Training Train-The-Trainer session to facilitate States having their own NSS trainers

    13. 13 Explain NIMS, don’t assume everyone knows incident command (adjust level of detail based on the audience). Tell the audience where NSS fits into ESF#6, Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services (Emergency Services is a new addition as part of the NRP Rewrite process, and based on new Authorities under PKEMRA / amended Stafford Act).Explain NIMS, don’t assume everyone knows incident command (adjust level of detail based on the audience). Tell the audience where NSS fits into ESF#6, Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services (Emergency Services is a new addition as part of the NRP Rewrite process, and based on new Authorities under PKEMRA / amended Stafford Act).

    14. 14 In addition to the “Federal version” of the NSS, FEMA is also offering a “State” version of the system for States that wish to have ownership and maintenance of their own systems. The State system is essentially an exact copy of the Federal version with the exception of a few functions. The State version can also be customized to a limited extent to meet the State needs.In addition to the “Federal version” of the NSS, FEMA is also offering a “State” version of the system for States that wish to have ownership and maintenance of their own systems. The State system is essentially an exact copy of the Federal version with the exception of a few functions. The State version can also be customized to a limited extent to meet the State needs.

    15. 15 Development is in process at this timeDevelopment is in process at this time

    16. 16 Thank You for the opportunity to share this information regarding the FEMA NSS! If you have any questions or for further information please contact: Scott Richardson Office: (202)212-1097 Scott.Richardson@dhs.gov

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