the same. In that vein, photographs either by camera or communications devices are not allowed inside the shelter facility. All evacuees are expected to pitch in to assist when asked in maintenance of your personal space, cleanliness of the facility, control of your children, and in creating an atmosphere of dignity and respect for others. Safe and Well Registration. Red representatives offer entry of shelter resident information into the database as a first step to reunite persons who have been separated as a result of the disasters. In the event there is no internet connectivity, the shelter resident may opt to fill out a SafeandWell Registration Form to assist in communicating with someone outside the disaster area. Upon completion of this form it should be taken to the nearest location for data entry into the SafeandWell database. The form will be retained by the affected Chapter of the American Red Cross following data entry. (The SafeandWell Registration Form is found at Appendix A, Tab 6.) The Shelter Manager and the Intake Unit Establish a Reception Area. Leader will establish a waiting room in an area protected from the elements for those awaiting registration services. When possible, provide seasonal beverages (hot and/or cold) and soup for waiting evacuees. Interim Family Assistance. The Shelter Manger should designate a person from a Secondary Support Agency (such as ARC Volunteer pool) to serve in this function. Volunteer Coordination. In the event of a large scale operation additional volunteers from the ARC may be called upon to assist. ARC volunteers should be trained and screened as appropriate volunteers. It is suggested that shelters not use volunteers from the general public or from the shelter population due to liability and inability to provide proper screening and management. Operations - Animals in Shelters Service Animals. Policy. Service animals are allowed in shelters housing people.
the same. In that vein, photographs either by camera or communications devices are not allowed inside the shelter facility. All evacuees are expected to pitch in to assist when asked in maintenance of your personal space, cleanliness of the facility, control of your children, and in creating an atmosphere of dignity and respect for others. Safe and Well Registration. Red representatives offer entry of shelter resident information into the database as a first step to reunite persons who have been separated as a result of the disasters. In the event there is no internet connectivity, the shelter resident may opt to fill out a SafeandWell Registration Form to assist in communicating with someone outside the disaster area. Upon completion of this form it should be taken to the nearest location for data entry into the SafeandWell database. The form will be retained by the affected Chapter of the American Red Cross following data entry. (The SafeandWell Registration Form is found at Appendix A, Tab 6.) Establish a Reception Area. The Shelter Manager and the Intake Unit Leader will establish a waiting room in an area protected from the elements for those awaiting registration services. When possible, provide seasonal beverages (hot and/or cold) and soup for waiting evacuees. Interim Family Assistance. The Shelter Manger should designate a person from a Secondary Support Agency (such as ARC Volunteer pool) to serve in this function. Volunteer Coordination. In the event of a large scale operation additional volunteers from the ARC may be called upon to assist. ARC volunteers should be trained and screened as appropriate volunteers. It is suggested that shelters not use volunteers from the general public or from the shelter population due to liability and inability to provide proper screening and management. Operations - Animals in Shelters Service Animals. Policy. Service animals are allowed in shelters housing people.
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