Mass Care As an Open System
Mass Care As an Open System The majority of local, state, and federal government resources are primarily focused on life-saving activities such as fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical response, while nongovernmental and faith-based organizations have focused on mass care services. Engagement of the Whole Community in building mass care capacity is vital to increasing national response capability. Day-to-day community […]
Guiding Principles for a National Mass Care Strategy: State and Local Approach
The National Mass Care Strategy includes five guiding principles, which will be implemented through
a state and local government–focused engagement.
Multi-Agency Pandemic Sheltering Job Aid
The Multi-Agency Pandemic Sheltering Job Aid was developed through the coordinated efforts of planners and practitioners from various agencies that participated in a pandemic shelter working group. This document addresses the unique planning, preparedness and operational considerations and actions associated with conducting congregate, non-congregate sheltering and evacuee support activities in a pandemic environment. You can […]
Pet and Animal Sheltering Capacity: Facility, Supply and Equipment Requirements
This presentation from NVOAD in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States and National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition reviews sheltering pets in a community affected by a disaster.
Sheltering & Feeding Capabilities Definitions
The NVOAD Mass Care Committee and defines capability as the ability to deliver a service with the kinds of available resources.