Applying for an award claim can be overwhelming and frustrating for homeowners who are still struggling with the emotional and financial implications of their loss. Erica Bueno, lead case manager for IBTS, has years of experience assisting homeowners through the application process and knows how arduous it can be both for homeowners and for case… Read more
Amateur ham radio operators can download this form from the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) before a disaster and fill in contact information for their local emergency agencies and ARES directors to be prepared for quick communications with other stakeholders during a disaster. ARES also provides useful tips and advice for ham operators before, during… Read more
Local American Radio Relay League (ARRL) district emergency coordinators and ARRL emergency coordinators can download this fillable PDF to use as a template for submitting monthly activity to their section emergency coordinator. The template was created by the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). ARES Monthly Section Emergency Coordinators Report (PDF)
This guide is a condensed summary of emergency management responsibilities in the event of an emergency or disaster designed to provide local elected officials in California with an understanding and overview of emergency management in the state. Elected Officials’ Guide to Emergency Management in California
This manual is intended to serve as a quick trainer and reference for amateurs deployed in the field for emergency services work, primarily through the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). It provides basic program information, forms and operating aids. A number of templates can be customized for the local area… Read more
This guide provides a step by step summary of the components of the system, its primary data requirements, primary recommendations and key decision points. It also outlines the type of health and safety reports that the ERHMS system can provide to decision makers. Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS): A Guide for Key… Read more
Download this fillable Activity Log (ICS 214) from the to record details of notable activities at any ICS level, including single resources, equipment, task forces and more. The logs provide basic incident activity documentation and a reference for any . Completed logs are submitted to supervisors, who forward them to the documentation unit. FEMA… Read more
This Issue Brief presents background on communications within the and its Incident Command System (ICS). It examines the role of communications within these constructs, as well as in the context of multiagency response to disasters and emergencies. It concludes with operational best practices for effective use of incident communications units. Communications in the Incident… Read more
At the conclusion of an event, there is a need to assess how the emergency response has been conducted through the pre-deployment, deployment and post-deployment phases and to identify ways to improve during each of these periods. Follow this guide from the program to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement in emergency response to… Read more
Florida’s elected officials play an important role during each phase. The purpose of this guide is to help these officials understand their role before, during and after disasters. Florida: The Role of Elected Officials During Disasters
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