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Preparing Local Social Service Agencies for Disaster Response

Preparing Local Social Service Agencies for Disaster Response. April 4, 2012 TEMC. Tropical Storm Allison 2001. Hurricane Katrina 2005. Hurricane Ike 2008. Don’t worry- The government will fix everything!. Getting started. Meetings:. Operationalize Prioritize Set Goals.

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Preparing Local Social Service Agencies for Disaster Response

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  1. Preparing Local Social Service Agencies for Disaster Response April 4, 2012 TEMC

  2. Tropical Storm Allison2001 Hurricane Katrina 2005 Hurricane Ike 2008

  3. Don’t worry- The government will fix everything!

  4. Getting started

  5. Meetings: • Operationalize • Prioritize • Set Goals

  6. Define population: Who will we plan to assist?

  7. Formal partners and informal partners Do MOU’s make a difference?

  8. How will we do what we say we are going to do? Standard Operating Procedures

  9. Until the next disaster- We have a really great plan!

  10. Perspectives from Inside the Framework • WHY (partner with the government) • WHO (to include) • HOW (to make it work)

  11. WHY? • Chaos is not fun • People want to help • Expectations need a reality check

  12. WHO? • Providers already serving seniors • Area Agency on Aging • United Way

  13. HOW? • Maximize existing expertise • Adopt-A-Senior-Housing Community • Release of Staff

  14. Maintaining a great plan Communication, Communication, Communication

  15. Table top exercises and panel presentations

  16. Keep up and stay in touch!

  17. Ellen Seaton, LMSW Harris County Community Services Department (713) 696-1948 ellen.seaton@csd.hctx.net

  18. Jane Bavineau Executive Director, Care For Elders (713) 685-6506 jbavineau@shelteringarms.org

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