Self-Sustaining Sample Clauses

Self-Sustaining. The logistical support of mutual aid resources is critical in the management of an emergency effort. It is believed a tiered resource response will be necessary. Initially, units sent to an emergency will be self-sustaining for a period of 72 hours or able to return home each day, unless otherwise advised by the affected jurisdiction that logistical support has been established for the mutual aid forces. It is a fundamental assumption that this logistical support will be established as soon as possible and will be maintained by the agency requesting the resources. This shall include full structural fire, wildland fire, and HazMat PPE as appropriate. The size of the response sent to the area, the severity of the emergency, the extent of the area involved, and the infrastructure that is still functional within the affected area, will ultimately determine the extent to which logistical support is required. Transportation to and from the area: • Staging areas, within and outside, the emergency area • Overnight storage for vehicles • Maps and directions for responding personnel • Emergency towing and repairs • Designating fuel, oil, and water depots Food supplies and preparation: • Self-contained mobile food preparation units • Personnel to prepare/distribute meals • Sanitation and clean up • Food supplies/utensils Overnight shelter and rehabilitation areas: • Provide suitable (secure) overnight shelter • Environmental considerations (rain, sun/heat, insects) • Bedding • Transportation to and from shelter • Parking and security of apparatus • Electricity/generator power • Water and sanitary facilities • Communications links (in and out of the emergency area) • Critical Incident Stress De-briefing considerations • Affected worker support/assistance