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Disaster Preparedness and Response Sample Clauses

The Disaster Preparedness and Response clause outlines the responsibilities and procedures for parties to follow in the event of natural or man-made disasters that could impact contract performance. It typically requires both parties to develop, maintain, and implement plans for mitigating risks, communicating during emergencies, and resuming operations as quickly as possible. This clause ensures that there is a clear, coordinated approach to handling unforeseen disasters, minimizing disruption and allocating responsibilities to reduce confusion and liability during critical situations.
Disaster Preparedness and Response.ΜύAICs must have policies and procedures in place to enable it to respond to disasters or events that affect the AIC region and/or other areas of the state. HHSC/TIRN defines a disaster or event as β€œany unplanned occurrence that has the potential to result in, or may have already resulted in, property damage, deaths, and/or injuries to a community (e.g., natural disaster, pandemic).β€� During such occurrences, it is expected that call volume may increase in the affected geographic area, as well as in other areas of the state. AICs must be ready to respond in a short period of time and effectively coordinate with local and state emergency management organizations. All AICs are responsible for monitoring, researching, and determining the details and scope of any disasters/events that affect their regions. This information must be promptly provided to HHSC/TIRN and the entire 2-1-1 network, as described and required in the AIC Emergency Management Protocols. Additionally, AICs are expected to support the entire network during disasters/events, whether there is a direct impact to their area or not. AICs shall adhere to the processes set forth in the AIC Emergency Management Protocols and must participate in emergency management planning, response, and recovery, as directed by HHSC/TIRN. Training and support on the protocols is provided by HHSC/TIRN and accessible through the TIRN Learning Management System.
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Disaster Preparedness and Response.ΜύDisaster Preparedness and Risk Reduction from 2009 to 2011
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Disaster Preparedness and Response.ΜύTHE WISCONSIN AMERICORPS DISASTER CADRE Serve Wisconsin is dedicated to assisting with statewide preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters. The Commission will provide disaster assistance utilizing the network of national service resources in Wisconsin, as needed and called up by the local, state and federal emergency management officials. AmeriCorps members may be asked to serve in some capacity, as appropriate, in the event of a disaster that significantly impacts an area(s) of the state. The Wisconsin AmeriCorps Disaster Cadre is a composite team of AmeriCorps programs that allow members to be deployed for disaster operations, both nationally and within Wisconsin. The
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Related to Disaster Preparedness and Response

  • β–‡β–‡β–‡β–‡β–� Disaster Protection In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4001), the Subrecipient shall assure that for activities located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards, flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program is obtained and maintained as a condition of financial assistance for acquisition or construction purposes (including rehabilitation).

  • Disaster Services In the event of a local, state, or federal emergency, including natural, man-made, criminal, terrorist, and/or bioterrorism events, declared as a state disaster by the Governor, or a federal disaster declared by the appropriate federal official, Grantee may be called upon to assist the System Agency in providing the following services: i. Community evacuation; ii. Health and medical assistance; iii. Assessment of health and medical needs; iv. Health surveillance; v. Medical care personnel; vi. Health and medical equipment and supplies; vii. Patient evacuation; viii. In-hospital care and hospital facility status; ix. Food, drug and medical device safety; x. Worker health and safety; xi. Mental health and substance abuse; xii. Public health information; xiii. Vector control and veterinary services; and xiv. Victim identification and mortuary services.