Disaster Services Unit - Overview

Disaster Services Unit - Overview

The Mission of the Disaster Services Unit The Disaster Services Unit (DSU) coordinates the agency s engagement across the disaster services continuum to include: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. The DSU s role as the central hub for all AmeriCorps and Senior Corps disaster related activities ensures that CNCS engagement in this area is appropriate, consistent, and coordinated.

CNCS Disaster Timeline 1994 1 st Disaster Deployment 2005 Hurricane Katrina 2010 BP Oil Spill DSU is instated Disaster written into the CNCS Strategic Plan Priorities 2012 FEMA Corps Launches 2014 A-DRT and Cadre relaunch Disaster Agency top priority in updated strategic plan 2015-2016 Sustained Operations in Texas, Missouri and other states for Flooding and storm response

Priority Areas Partnerships FEMA Corps American Red Cross: Fire Prevention, Project Pillow Case, etc Interagency Workgroups White House Task Forces & Committees PPD 8 American s PrepareAthon Deepwater Horizon Presidential Task Force Hurricane Sandy Presidential Taks Force Flint Water Crisis WH Task Force State Service Commissions State based partnerships Convening's Preparedness Senior Corps Training and Technical Assistance Volunteer Reception Centers Intergenerational Preparedness CNCS Disaster Cadre VISTA Long Term Recovery Committees AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams are CNCS elite, specialty-trained crews deployed at the request of local and federal emergency managers.

External Partnerships

Partnership with FEMA Preparedness America s PrepareAthon! Simulations/Scenarios Trainings/Webinars Advisory Committees State Commission Engagement with State EM A-DRT & Cadre Development Building Partnerships Response Emergency Support Functions (ESF) National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) A-DRT Deployments FEMA Corps Deployments Senior Corps Engagement VISTA Engagement Communications Leadership Briefs / Agency Disaster Brief Recovery Recovery Support Functions (RSF) Project development Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Engagement VISTA Long Term Recovery Committees Task Forces (i.e. Flint Operations) Data / Reporting

CNCS Response Incident Command CNCS Leadership Team A-DRT Programs CNCS CEO Federal Partners, Task Forces Senior Advisor Kelly DeGraff Operations Manager Jen Murphy State Commissions/State Offices Senior Corps, VISTA s Local AmeriCorps FEMA Corps Manager Katrina French FEMA Corps Planning and Training Manager Chad Stover CNCS Disaster Cadre

CNCS Disaster Resources AmeriCorps State/National A-DRT s AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps Senior Corps State Service Commissions CNCS Cadre

Gray Skies Early Disaster Response Engages with: CNCS State Office and State Service Commission: VOAD (National, State, National Committees) FEMA NASEDoVoC Communication, Coordination, Collaboration Reporting Task Forces

Blue Skies Normal Operations Preparedness Mitigation Develop and conduct trainings Manage Partnership Partnership Building Close out of previous disasters A-DRT and Cadre Program development and management Committee meetings Taskforce work VOAD and FEMA After Action Reviews Outreach and education of disaster related national service Building CNCS s reputation in disaster arena

On-Going Initiatives Increase Partnerships with State Emergency Management Agencies (EMA) State Commission Disaster Service Council AmeriCorps Disaster Response Teams (A- DRT s) / Grantees Senior Corps: RSVP Think Tank

State Offices During a Response Pre Disaster Building a plan & building relationships partnerships (DSU, State Commissions, State EMA, etc) Familiarity with state programs capacity to respond Emergency/Disaster Event Safety & notification Communication with DSU and State EMA Safety of your staff & Programs Response Communication & Reporting Coordinate Senior Corps and VISTA response where appropriate Coordinate with DSU, state Commission, state OEM Contact local/state programs evaluate safety of members and capacity to respond

Program Engagement VISTA and SENIOR Corps Manage spontaneous volunteers Staffed volunteer reception centers (VRCs) Facilitated and helped to manage spontaneous volunteers when a disaster strikes Donations management Debris removal Transportation support Supported the local Red Cross Meal preparation and delivery Chain saw gangs Surveillance of shelters; policing Long Term Recovery Groups Case Management Assessments Establish preparedness programs Increases organizations capacity for sheltering, feeding Provide case management services

Senior Corps RSVP RSVP is a network of close to 500,000 individuals age 55 or over who perform a wide range of volunteer services that meet community needs. RSVP is one of the largest volunteer efforts in the nation. RSVP offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations. Unlike FGP and SCP volunteers, RSVP volunteers do not receive a stipend and can volunteer anywhere from four to forty hours per week. With RSVP, volunteers choose how and where they want to serve and for what amount of time. RSVP volunteers work in disaster response and preparedness, tutor children, help organize neighborhood watch programs, help feed the elderly and homeless, and just help community organizations operate more efficiently.

Capabilities Preparedness Preparedness education Accessibility improvements to homes and emergency shelters Mitigation Public information outreach Response Volunteer coordination Warehouse management Volunteer base camp setup and operation Recovery Needs assessments and case management Long Term Recovery Committee support

Senior Corps RSVP The Valley Fire - fire burned through 76,067 acres, destroying 1,955 structures of which 1,281 were homes. 200 RSVP at North Coast Opportunities prepared and served food at shelters, sorted and organized donations, and distributed food and water to displaced individuals and families. CNCS provided grant augmentation Volunteers are helping to build tiny homes for temporary housing, providing a hand with various fundraising efforts, assisting in the management of housing needs for other volunteers traveling to Lake County, and assisting with errands for elderly fire victims

AmeriCorps VISTA Authorized in 1964 as part of the War on Poverty; incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993 Designed specifically to fight poverty People-power grants to organizations Provides opportunities for individuals, ages 18 years and older, to engage in a year of full-time service with a sponsoring organization to create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty

AmeriCorps VISTA Core Principles: Anti-Poverty Focus Capacity Building Community Empowerment Sustainable Solutions

AmeriCorps VISTA VISTA Member assignments often focus on the following: Program Development Resource Development (grant writing and fundraising) Volunteer Generation Outreach and Marketing Building Partnerships and Collaborations VISTA Members may not provide direct services to clients or perform the regular work of agency staff.

AmeriCorps VISTA Project sponsors are not required to provide a financial match. Sponsors must be able to direct the project, supervise the members, and provide necessary administrative support to complete the goals and objectives of the project. Projects should provide: On-Site Orientation and Training Material Support-supplies Daily Supervision, Community Support On-Assignment Transportation reimbursement Projects may cost share - pay living allowance for member(s)

Application Process Submit Concept Paper If Approved For Development Involve Advisory Council or Engage Community Complete Full Application Project Approved by State Director Attend Supervisor Orientation Recruit VISTA Members VISTA Members attend Pre-Service Orientation VISTA(s) Starts Service With On Site Orientation

How to Get Funding Contact Your State Office: http://www.nationalservice.gov/stateoffices

BOOTS ON THE GROUND: Working with AmeriCorps NCCC

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Mission: To develop leaders and strengthen communities through team based national and community service

NCCC Structure AmeriCorps NCCC has five regional campuses. These campuses are the hubs from which AmeriCorps NCCC operates and deploys Members to service projects around the country. Each campus serves as a headquarters for its multi-state region and can lodge and feed its entire regional corps, which ranges in size from 160 to 320 members.

Regional Campuses Atlantic Region: CT; DC; DE; MA; MD; ME; NH; NJ; NY; PA; PR; RI; USVI; VT Southern Region: AL; FL; GA; KY; LA; MS; NC; SC; TN; VA; WV North Central Region: IA; IL; IN; MI; MN; NE; ND; OH; SD; WI Southwest Region: AR; AZ; CO; KS; MO; NM; OK; TX Pacific Region: AK; CA; HI; ID; MT; NV; OR; UT; WA; WY

NCCC Quick Facts Fully federally funded and administered residential direct service program Team-based and peer-led; teams composed of Corps Members aged 18-24; no upper age restriction for Team Leaders 5 residential campuses Enrollment typically between 1,000 and 1,200 members annually

NCCC Quick Facts Corps Members serve for ten months and Team Leaders for eleven Short-term; intensive direct service projects of approximately 6-8 weeks in length 70% of NCCC team time is spent off-campus in communities on spikes

NCCC Strengths Disaster Response Flexibility Strategic Support Force Multiplier

Issue Areas Disaster Services (*priority) Infrastructure Improvement Environmental Stewardship and Conservation Energy Conservation Urban and Rural Development

Mitigation & Preparedness Community Surveying Fuel Reduction Community Education & Outreach Warehouse Support Shelter Surveying Preparedness Kits Training Disaster Exercises & Drills

Response Shelter Operations & Food Distribution Volunteer Reception Center Support Debris Removal Distribution Center Support Call Centers DRC Support Volunteer & Donations Management Not First Responders

Early Recovery Mucking & Gutting Volunteer Reception Centers Debris Removal Needs Assessments Volunteer & Donations Management

Long Term Recovery Home Rebuilding Community Infrastructure Environmental Restoration Volunteer Management Volunteer Housing Support Community Programming Youth Programs

Past NCCC Project Sponsors Valley & Butte Fires, CA United Way Flint, MI Pine Ridge Reservation, SD Musselshell Valley Community Foundation Silver Falls State Park, OR Capitol Area CERT, CA American Red Cross, TX/WV FEMA

How to Get a Team Submit a project application to the regional campus that covers the organization s state The campus will provide assistance in: - completing the application - developing a work plan - preparing for the arrival of the NCCC team

Who can Apply for a Team Non-Profits Faith-Based Organizations Local Municipalities County Government State Government Federal Government Indian Tribes Schools

Expectations of Project Sponsors Meaningful Project Work Daily/Weekly Work Schedule Site Supervision Inclement Weather Plans Housing

Disaster Application Process Abbreviated application process First step in inquiring about hosting NCCC teams is through the Program Office at each campus or directly through CNCS/NCCC Headquarters Teams can be deployed as quickly as 24 hours Basic expectations must be met Full year coverage

30 th Anniversary National CERT Conference CaliforniaVolunteers AmeriCorps and Disaster Volunteering and Preparedness Department September 8, 2016 42

Our Disaster Services Priorities Training & Exercises Disaster Response SUV Management Mutual Aid NGO Coordination Monetary Donations 43

Monetary Donations Disaster Monetary Donations Strategy 9/3/2016 44

Volunteer Management Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers Affiliated Volunteers

California AmeriCorps Disaster Team In collaboration with the American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region, 20 full-time AmeriCorps members as a deployable resource for CaliforniaVolunteers in time of major disasters. On deployments main duties include: support Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Volunteer Center, and assist in coordinating efforts at Donations site/warehouse. In Blue Skies, the Disaster Corps would serve at Red Cross sites in same capacity as CA Safe Corps 46

CA Safe Corps AmeriCorps Program Train vulnerable populations in Preparedness Education Assist clients affected by local and national disasters Instruct CPR FA courses to vulnerable audiences Recruit and mentor American Red Cross adult and youth volunteers

AmeriCorps and the Red Cross Cities and Areas with Red Cross AmeriCorps: Los Angeles Sacramento San Diego Fresno San Jose Bakersfield Oakland Humboldt County Camarillo Santa Ana

How AmeriCorps Responds No Disaster Response Federally Declared Emergency Local Emergency State Proclaimed Emergency 49

No Disaster Response AmeriCorps program chooses not to engage in disaster response 50

Local Emergency AmeriCorps members can be requested by the county or city (to the state level) and deployed to assist with disaster response upon approval by the State Commission. AmeriCorps members would perform disaster services temporarily through their existing grant. A Cooperative Agreement with CNCS is not required for this type of response 51

Local Request Process City or County request State Commission and Emergency Management AmeriCorps Program Deployed 52

State Proclaimed Emergency AmeriCorps members can be deployed to assist with the disaster response through a state level request upon approval by the State Commission and CNCS Programs and Grants AmeriCorps members would perform disaster services temporarily through their existing grant Travel, lodging or per diem would be reimbursed by the Commission or state approving the response A Cooperative Agreement with CNCS is not required for this type of response 53

State Request Process County, State Agency, or American Red Cross State Commission and Emergency Management AmeriCorps Program Deployed 54

Federally Declared Emergency AmeriCorps members from a program with a Cooperative Agreement would be mobilized by CNCS in response to a state request When issued a Federal Mission Assignment, their travel, lodging, and per diem would be reimbursed through the mission assignment and CNCS A Cooperative Agreement is required for every AmeriCorps Program mobilized under a Federal Mission Assignment 55

Federal Request Process CNCS AmeriCorps Program Deployed Emergency Management State Commission / CaliforniaVolunteers 56

Questions? 57

Contacts Suu-Va Tai Director Disaster Volunteering & Preparedness Department CaliforniaVolunteers Suu-va.tai@cv.ca.gov 916-650-6959 Sharron Leaon Senior Emergency Officer Disaster Volunteering & Preparedness Department CaliforniaVolunteers Sharron.leaon@cv.ca.gov 916-212-1523 Eddie Aguero AmeriCorps Specialist AmeriCorps Unit CaliforniaVolunteers eddie.aguero@cv.ca.gov (916) 322-2213 Joseph Edwards Program Director CA Safe Corps American Red Cross Los Angeles Region joseph.edwards@redcross.org (310) 477-1413 58

Contact Info Disaster Services Unit DSU@CNS.GOV Disaster Service Updates www.nationalservice.gov/dsu CA State Office ca@cns.gov AmeriCorps NCCC Pacific Region NCCCPacific@cns.gov

Additional Resources CNCS Disaster Assets Sheet http://www.nationalservice.gov/documents/main-menu/2014/national-serviceassets-times-disaster State Commission Guide to Disaster Services http://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/disasterservices _startupguide.pdf