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AIRS/UWA Disaster Response Team: What to Expect When Disaster Strikes.

AIRS/UWA Disaster Response Team: What to Expect When Disaster Strikes. 2009 I&R Training & Education Conference June 1, 2009. Mission Statement. To increase the capacity of the Information and Referral field to respond to Disasters. Vision Statement.

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AIRS/UWA Disaster Response Team: What to Expect When Disaster Strikes.

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  1. AIRS/UWA Disaster Response Team: What to Expect When Disaster Strikes. 2009 I&R Training & Education Conference June 1, 2009

  2. Mission Statement To increase the capacity of the Information and Referral field to respond to Disasters.

  3. Vision Statement AIRS & UWA will increase the capacity of the Information and Referral field to respond to disasters by establishing a Disaster Response Team consisting of trained professionals who can establish or supplement a call center during times of Disaster and provide training to the field during non-disaster times.

  4. Disaster Strikes • Local I&R or 2-1-1 evaluates capacity • Formal request submitted to DRT Leadership • Assessment • Of the disaster • Of the needs • Of our ability to respond • MOU signed

  5. DRT Mobilization • First wave of DRT identified • DRT Emergency Coordinator first on scene to prepare • Team members deployed w/in 24 - 48hrs of decision • DRT Logistics staff will work with local staff on housing & transportation

  6. On-site • DRT Emergency Coordinator & local staff Chain of Command identified • Communication structure & processes identified • DRT members arrive & supplement local staff needs • DRT Emergency Coordinator & local staff determine needs for “Second Wave” of DRT members

  7. Exit Strategy • Review of exit thresholds after daily debriefings with local staff • Discuss transition plan with local staff

  8. After Action • Evaluation of DRT response from requesting agency • Create after action report

  9. Thank you! Please Complete Evaluations

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