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Winlink Procedures for Subnet Controllers

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	Note: If the message you are transcribing does not have approval information, put “...” in the corresponding fields of the Winlink Form so it allows you to submit it.		Note: If the message you are transcribing does not have approval information, put “...” in the corresponding fields of the Winlink Form so it allows you to submit it.

	After you have filled out the template, clicked on Submit and closed the browser window, you will see the content of the 213 in the body of a Winlink message. ~~Please~~		After you have filled out the template, clicked on Submit and closed the browser window, you will see the content of the 213 in the body of a Winlink message.

	* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have Internet ~~Access~~ you need to indicate that your message ~~is has a type of~~ "Post Office ~~mode~~" so that it stays at the gateway rather be routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". To ~~do so~~, any message they send to the ~~W7ECC gateway must be~~ Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after an Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised you need to assure that you either mark each message as as "Post Office Message" or change ~~their~~ default message type to "Post Office".		* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have access to the Internet, you need to indicate that your message should have the "Post Office" type so that it stays at the gateway rather than being routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". This will allow it to accessed by other Winlink Express clients by accessing the same gateway. To restrict message to a particular gateway, any message they send must have the Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after a Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised, you need to assure that you either mark each message as a "Post Office Message" or change the default message type to "Post Office".
	** Selecting the Post Office Message type. [[File:Post Office Message.png]]		** Selecting the Post Office Message type for a particular message.
	** Specifying that messages should default Post Office type. [[File:Set message type default.png]] [[File:Selecting Post Office.png]]
	* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.		[[File:Post Office Message.png\|500px]]
	* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.
			** Specifying that messages should default to Post Office type.

			[[File:Set message type default.png\|500px]]

			[[File:Selecting Post Office as default.png\|300px]]

			* Regardless of the message type, you should
			** Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.
			** Set the To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.

	=== Contacting EOC When You Have Emergency Traffic ===		=== Contacting EOC When You Have Emergency Traffic ===

File:Selecting Post Office as default.png

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:23:16 GMT

BruceSchafer uploaded File:Selecting Post Office as default.png Screen shot showing Post Office as default message type

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== Summary ==
Screen shot showing Post Office as default message type

Winlink Procedures for Subnet Controllers

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:21:41 GMT

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	* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have Internet Access you need to indicate that your message is has a type of "Post Office mode" so that it stays at the gateway rather be routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". To do so, any message they send to the W7ECC gateway must be Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after an Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised you need to assure that you either mark each message as as "Post Office Message" or change their default message type to "Post Office".		* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have Internet Access you need to indicate that your message is has a type of "Post Office mode" so that it stays at the gateway rather be routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". To do so, any message they send to the W7ECC gateway must be Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after an Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised you need to assure that you either mark each message as as "Post Office Message" or change their default message type to "Post Office".
	** Selecting the Post Office Message type. [[File:Post Office Message.png]]		** Selecting the Post Office Message type. [[File:Post Office Message.png]]
	** ~~Sepcifying~~ that messages should default Post Office type. [[File:Post Office ~~Default~~.png]]		** Specifying that messages should default Post Office type. [[File:Set message type default.png]] [[File:Selecting Post Office.png]]
	* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.		* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.
	* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.		* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.

File:Set messate type default.png

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:18:09 GMT

BruceSchafer moved page File:Set messate type default.png to File:Set message type default.png without leaving a redirect Correct typo in file name

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== Summary ==
Screen shot of setting message type default

File:Set messate type default.png

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:17:17 GMT

BruceSchafer uploaded File:Set messate type default.png Screen shot of setting message type default

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== Summary ==
Screen shot of setting message type default

Winlink Procedures for Subnet Controllers

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:14:35 GMT

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	* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have Internet Access you need to indicate that your message is has a type of "Post Office mode" so that it stays at the gateway rather be routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". To do so, any message they send to the W7ECC gateway must be Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after an Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised you need to assure that you either mark each message as as "Post Office Message" or change their default message type to "Post Office".		* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have Internet Access you need to indicate that your message is has a type of "Post Office mode" so that it stays at the gateway rather be routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". To do so, any message they send to the W7ECC gateway must be Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after an Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised you need to assure that you either mark each message as as "Post Office Message" or change their default message type to "Post Office".
	** Post Office Message		** Selecting the Post Office Message type. [[File:Post Office Message.png]]
	** ~~Default message~~ type: Post Office		** Sepcifying that messages should default Post Office type. [[File:Post Office Default.png]]
	* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.		* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.
	* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.		* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.

File:Post Office Message.png

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:10:50 GMT

BruceSchafer uploaded File:Post Office Message.png Screen shot showing setting message type to Post Office

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== Summary ==
Screen shot showing setting message type to Post Office

Winlink Procedures for Subnet Controllers

BruceSchafer — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:09:26 GMT

Preparing Your Traffic: Added information about Post Office message type.

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	After you have filled out the template, clicked on Submit and closed the browser window, you will see the content of the 213 in the body of a Winlink message. Please		After you have filled out the template, clicked on Submit and closed the browser window, you will see the content of the 213 in the body of a Winlink message. Please

	* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.		* If you will be accessing a gateway when gateways are unlikely to have Internet Access you need to indicate that your message is has a type of "Post Office mode" so that it stays at the gateway rather be routed to a Command Message Survey in the Internet "cloud". To do so, any message they send to the W7ECC gateway must be Post Office type. During a Citywide Deployment Exercise or after an Cascadia earthquake or disaster when Internet acccess is compromised you need to assure that you either mark each message as as "Post Office Message" or change their default message type to "Post Office".
			** Post Office Message
			** Default message type: Post Office
			* Update the From field by clicking on the the "V" shape next to your FCC call sign and selecting your region's tactical address. If no tactical address is shown, see the section above regarding enabling a tactical address.
	* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.		* Set To field of the Winlink message to W7ECC.

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	=== Transmitting and Receiving Traffic Using a Gateway ===		=== Transmitting and Receiving Traffic Using a Gateway ===
	After listening to the gateway frequency until it appears to no longer be busy, open and start a Packet Winlink or Vara FM Winlink session. If the exercise instructions indicate that a pair of experimental gateways have been set up at Portland Emergency Coordination Center, use one of the following gateways. Otherwise choose any gateway after asking Winlink Express to update its table of gateways. See ~~“Steps~~ for Updating a Table of Available ~~Gateways”~~ in Checklists for Winlink Tasks.		After listening to the gateway frequency until it appears to no longer be busy, open and start a Packet Winlink or Vara FM Winlink session. If the exercise instructions indicate that a pair of experimental gateways have been set up at Portland Emergency Coordination Center, use one of the following gateways. Otherwise choose any gateway after asking Winlink Express to update its table of gateways. See “[[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps for Updating a Table of Available Gateways\|Steps for Updating a Table of Available Gateways]]” in [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks]].
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BNT Status

GlennDevitt — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:05:53 GMT

Basic NET Training Class Status

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	== Basic NET Training Class Status ==		== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
	'''''Updated 2026.04.12, [[Military Time Conversion Chart\|~~1738~~]]'''''		'''''Updated 2026.04.21, [[Military Time Conversion Chart\|1205]]'''''

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VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:38:58 GMT

VSF 15: Sample Volunteer and Donations Plan/Annex Knowledge Base

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	\|Hamilton County Emergency Management (Indiana)		\|Hamilton County Emergency Management (Indiana)
	\|2022.12.16		\|2022.12.16
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			\|[[Media:2022.Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook.pdf\|Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook]]
			\|This document provides step-by-step instructions, links, tools and other information to assist jurisdictions in developing an effective volunteer and donation management plan before a disaster occurs.
			\|Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management
			\|2022.__.__
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Media:2022. . .Houston County V&DMP.pdf\|Houston County (MN) Donations and Volunteer Management Plan]]		\|[[Media:2022. . .Houston County V&DMP.pdf\|Houston County (MN) Donations and Volunteer Management Plan]]

File:2022.Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:38:15 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2022.Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook.pdf This document provides step-by-step instructions, links, tools and other information to assist jurisdictions in developing an effective volunteer and donation management plan before a disaster occurs.

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== Summary ==
This document provides step-by-step instructions, links, tools and other information to assist jurisdictions in developing an effective volunteer and donation management plan before a disaster occurs.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:51 GMT

VSF 15: Spontaneous Volunteer Management Knowledge Base

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			\|[https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/tagged/suvs NET Tumblr: SUV tag]
			\|Articles tagged "SUV" in the NET Tumblr account.
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	\|[https://www.communityresourcenetwork.org/ Community Resource Network]		\|[https://www.communityresourcenetwork.org/ Community Resource Network]
	\|The Community Resource Network is a community engagement platform that focuses on firming up safety nets and expanding opportunities. The CRN aligns services, connects resources to fill unmet needs for community members, and accelerates impact by utilizing private sector innovation, leveraging public sector resources and mobilizing social service networks. '''''This link is added as part of our research; its presence does not constitute an endorsement.'''''		\|'''WEBSITE:''' The Community Resource Network is a community engagement platform that focuses on firming up safety nets and expanding opportunities. The CRN aligns services, connects resources to fill unmet needs for community members, and accelerates impact by utilizing private sector innovation, leveraging public sector resources and mobilizing social service networks. '''''This link is added as part of our research; its presence does not constitute an endorsement.'''''
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	\|Mark Meininger, Sabin NET		\|Mark Meininger, Sabin NET
	\|2023.09.06		\|2023.09.06
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			\|[[Media:2018.11.19.Donated Equipment Roster.pdf\|Sample Donated Equipment Tracking Form]]
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			\|2018.11.19
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			\|[[Media:2018.11.19.Donated Materials Roster.pdf\|Sample Donated Materials Tracking Form]]
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			\|2018.11.19
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	\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MjTDpxxIQ Why Cash is Best for Disaster Relief]		\|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MjTDpxxIQ Why Cash is Best for Disaster Relief]

File:2018.11.19.Donated Materials Roster.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:55:35 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2018.11.19.Donated Materials Roster.pdf Sample donated materials form.

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== Summary ==
Sample donated materials form.

File:2018.11.19.Donated Equipment Roster.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:55:04 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2018.11.19.Donated Equipment Roster.pdf Sample donated equipment tracking form.

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== Summary ==
Sample donated equipment tracking form.

VSF 11: Food

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:40:55 GMT

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	[[Media:2017.01.XX.Role of Grocercies.pdf\|The Role of Groceries in Response to Catastrophes]]		[[Media:2017.01.XX.Role of Grocercies.pdf\|The Role of Groceries in Response to Catastrophes]]

			[[Media:2026.04.12.Emergency Culinary Contest.pdf\|Disaster Cooking Contest ideas]]
	[[File:Food.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Food.jpg\|thumb]]

File:2026.04.12.Emergency Culinary Contest.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:40:18 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2026.04.12.Emergency Culinary Contest.pdf Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay ideas for a disaster cooking contest.

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== Summary ==
Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay ideas for a disaster cooking contest.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:37:37 GMT

VSF 15: Sample Volunteer and Donations Plan/Annex Knowledge Base

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	\|2011.09.__		\|2011.09.__
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			\|[[Media:2008. . .Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex.pdf\|Department of Homeland Security Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex]]
			\|The Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex describes the coordination processes used to support the State in ensuring the most efficient and effective use of unaffiliated volunteers, unaffiliated organizations, and unsolicited donated goods to support all Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) for incidents requiring a Federal response, including offers of unaffiliated volunteer services and unsolicited donations to the Federal Government.
			\|Federal Department of Homeland Security
			\|2008.__.__
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	\|[[Media:2007.08. .when disaster strikes.pdf\|When Disaster Strikes (brochure)]]		\|[[Media:2007.08. .when disaster strikes.pdf\|When Disaster Strikes (brochure)]]

File:2008. . .Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:37:14 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2008. . .Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex.pdf The Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex describes the coordination processes used to support the State in ensuring the most efficient and effective use of unaffiliated volunteers, unaffiliated organizations, and unsolicited donated goods to support all Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) for incidents requiring a Federal response, including offers of unaffiliated volunteer services and unsolicited donations to the Federal Government.

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== Summary ==
The Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex describes the coordination processes used to support the State in ensuring the most efficient and effective use of unaffiliated volunteers, unaffiliated organizations, and unsolicited donated goods to support all Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) for incidents requiring a Federal response, including offers of unaffiliated volunteer services and unsolicited donations to the Federal Government.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:32:02 GMT

VSF 15: Donations Management Knowledge Base

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	=== VSF 15: Donations Management Knowledge Base ===		=== VSF 15: Donations Management Knowledge Base ===
			[[File:Brandon Lopez cash graphic.jpg\|thumb\|''USAID graphic depicting why cash is the best way to donate to disaster survivors. Graphic by Brandon Lopez.'']]
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File:Brandon Lopez cash graphic.jpg

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:30:47 GMT

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USAID graphic illustrating why it is best to donate cash.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:41:19 GMT

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			\|[[Media:2022.11.04.Ethical Dilemmas Presented by Convergent Volunteers.pdf\|Ethical Dilemmas Presented by Convergent Volunteers During Emergency Response]]
			\|This article addresses the phenomenon of convergence as it applies to disaster management and helps to explain why nonaffiliated volunteers respond to disasters. The article will illustrate how “convergent” volunteers can present ethical conflicts and management concerns to emergency managers during a critical incident and how convergent volunteers can be managed by the development of a comprehensive Volunteer Management Plan.
			\|Ronald K. Sigman
			\|2022.11.04
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	\|[https://vimeo.com/593125021 Management of Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)]		\|[https://vimeo.com/593125021 Management of Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)]

File:2022.11.04.Ethical Dilemmas Presented by Convergent Volunteers.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:40:49 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2022.11.04.Ethical Dilemmas Presented by Convergent Volunteers.pdf This article addresses the phenomenon of convergence as it applies to disaster management and helps to explain why nonaffiliated volunteers respond to disasters. The article will illustrate how “convergent” volunteers can present ethical conflicts and management concerns to emergency managers during a critical incident and how convergent volunteers can be managed by the development of a comprehensive Volunteer Management Plan.

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== Summary ==
This article addresses the phenomenon of convergence as it applies to disaster management and helps to explain why nonaffiliated volunteers respond to disasters. The article will illustrate how “convergent” volunteers can present ethical conflicts and management concerns to emergency managers during a critical incident and how convergent volunteers can be managed by the development of a comprehensive Volunteer Management Plan.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:36:26 GMT

VSF 15: Spontaneous Volunteer Management Knowledge Base

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			\|[[Media:2017.10. .Emergent groups and spontaneous volunteers in urban disaster response.pdf\|Emergent groups and spontaneous volunteers in urban disaster response]]
			\|Spontaneous responses by self-organizing, “emergent” voluntary groups and individuals are a common feature of urban disasters. Their activities include search and rescue, transporting and distributing relief supplies, and providing food and drink to victims and emergency workers. However, informal actors are rarely incorporated into formal disaster and humanitarian planning. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the nature and scale of emergent activity around the world, its impact in the short and long terms, challenges associated with it in different contexts, and lessons for future urban humanitarian practice.
			\|Environment and Urbanization
			\|2017.10.__
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	\|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 2b: Spontaneous Volunteer Intake\|NET SUV Intake Form 2b]]		\|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 2b: Spontaneous Volunteer Intake\|NET SUV Intake Form 2b]]

File:2017.10. .Emergent groups and spontaneous volunteers in urban disaster response.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:34:37 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2017.10. .Emergent groups and spontaneous volunteers in urban disaster response.pdf Spontaneous responses by self-organizing, “emergent” voluntary groups and individuals are a common feature of urban disasters. Their activities include search and rescue, transporting and distributing relief supplies, and providing food and drink to victims and emergency workers. However, informal actors are rarely incorporated into formal disaster and humanitarian planning. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the nature and scale of emergent activity around the world...

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== Summary ==
Spontaneous responses by self-organizing, “emergent” voluntary groups and individuals are a common feature of urban disasters. Their activities
include search and rescue, transporting and distributing relief supplies, and
providing food and drink to victims and emergency workers. However, informal
actors are rarely incorporated into formal disaster and humanitarian planning.
This paper reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the nature and scale of emergent activity around the world, its impact in the short and long terms, challenges associated with it in different contexts, and lessons for future urban humanitarian practice.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:22:34 GMT

VSF 15: Spontaneous Volunteer Management Knowledge Base

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			\|[[Media:2016.07.21.SUV Appendix Final Draft.pdf\|NET Guidelines: SUV Appendix]]
			\|Guidance to NET volunteers for the management of SUVs; integrated to the official NET Guidelines.
			\|Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
			\|2016.07.21
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	\|[[Media:2015.11. .CERT Liability Guide v2.pdf\|CERT Liability Guide: A Risk Management Overview for Local CERT Programs]]		\|[[Media:2015.11. .CERT Liability Guide v2.pdf\|CERT Liability Guide: A Risk Management Overview for Local CERT Programs]]

File:2016.07.21.SUV Appendix Final Draft.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:22:06 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2016.07.21.SUV Appendix Final Draft.pdf Guidance to NET volunteers for the management of SUVs; integrated to the official NET Guidelines.

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== Summary ==
Guidance to NET volunteers for the management of SUVs; integrated to the official NET Guidelines.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:19:13 GMT

VSF 15: Spontaneous Volunteer Management Knowledge Base

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			\|[[Media:2010. . .AU Research Report.pdf\|Research Report: A survey of spontaneous volunteers]]
			\|Australian Red Cross engaged Dr Alison Cottrell from the Centre for Disaster Studies at James Cook University to undertake primary research into the motivations and expectations of spontaneous volunteers following the Queensland storms in November 2008 and the Victorian bushfires in February 2009 to inform the development of a draft implementation plan and associated communication strategy. This report provides a summary of Dr Cottrell’s findings.
			\|Australian Red Cross
			\|2010.__.__
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	\|[[Media:2008.Synergy of Structure and Good Intentions.pdf\|Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Times of Disaster: The Synergy of Structure and Good Intentions]]		\|[[Media:2008.Synergy of Structure and Good Intentions.pdf\|Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Times of Disaster: The Synergy of Structure and Good Intentions]]

File:2010. . .AU Research Report.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:18:56 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2010. . .AU Research Report.pdf Australian Red Cross engaged Dr Alison Cottrell from the Centre for Disaster Studies at James Cook University to undertake primary research into the motivations and expectations of spontaneous volunteers following the Queensland storms in November 2008 and the Victorian bushfires in February 2009 to inform the development of a draft implementation plan and associated communication strategy. This report provides a summary of Dr Cottrell’s findings.

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== Summary ==
Australian Red Cross engaged Dr Alison Cottrell from the Centre for Disaster Studies at James Cook University to undertake primary research into the motivations and expectations of spontaneous volunteers following the Queensland storms in November 2008 and the Victorian bushfires in February 2009 to inform the development of a draft implementation plan and associated communication strategy. This report provides a summary of Dr Cottrell’s findings.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:10:35 GMT

VSF 15: Sample Volunteer and Donations Plan/Annex Knowledge Base

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	\|WEBSITE: Public messaging talking points for soliciting donations from the general public.		\|'''WEBSITE:''' Public messaging talking points for soliciting donations from the general public.
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			\|[[Media:2014.01.25.AU SUV Mgmt Kit.pdf\|Australian Spontaneous Volunteer Management Resource Kit]]
			\|The Spontaneous volunteer management resource kit was developed in support of a project, overseen by the Australian Red Cross and funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, to develop a framework for managing spontaneous volunteers in an emergency. The core principle for the effective management of spontaneous volunteers is that those affected by a disaster are the first priority. The kit offers a range of resources to help support jurisdictions, municipalities and organisations to manage potential spontaneous volunteers during emergencies.
			\|Australian Government Department of Social Services
			\|2014.01.25
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	\|[[Media:2013.11.01.New Zealand SUV Guidance.pdf\|Volunteer Coordination in Civil Defense Emergency Management Groups]]		\|[[Media:2013.11.01.New Zealand SUV Guidance.pdf\|Volunteer Coordination in Civil Defense Emergency Management Groups]]

File:2014.01.25.AU SUV Mgmt Kit.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:09:45 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2014.01.25.AU SUV Mgmt Kit.pdf The Spontaneous volunteer management resource kit was developed in support of a project, overseen by the Australian Red Cross and funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, to develop a framework for managing spontaneous volunteers in an emergency. The core principle for the effective management of spontaneous volunteers is that those affected by a disaster are the first priority. The kit offers a range of resources to help support jurisdictions,...

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== Summary ==
The Spontaneous volunteer management resource kit was developed in support of a project, overseen by the Australian Red Cross and funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, to develop a framework for managing spontaneous volunteers in an emergency. The core principle for the effective management of spontaneous volunteers is that those affected by a disaster are the first priority. The kit offers a range of resources to help support jurisdictions, municipalities and organisations to manage potential spontaneous volunteers during emergencies.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:54:56 GMT

VSF 15: Spontaneous Volunteer Management Knowledge Base

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			\|[[Media:2018.01.29.NET SUV Mgt & Training.pdf\|Portland NET SUV Management Training Packet]]
			\|SUV intake process training propagated through Pearl District NET.
			\|John Warner (Pearl District NET)
			\|2018.01.09
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	\|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 2b: Spontaneous Volunteer Intake\|NET SUV Intake Form 2b]]		\|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 2b: Spontaneous Volunteer Intake\|NET SUV Intake Form 2b]]

File:2018.01.29.NET SUV Mgt & Training.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:54:28 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2018.01.29.NET SUV Mgt & Training.pdf NET SUV Management processes, by John Warner from Pearl District NET.

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== Summary ==
NET SUV Management processes, by John Warner from Pearl District NET.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:47:30 GMT

VSF 15: Sample Volunteer and Donations Plan/Annex Knowledge Base

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	\|Clackamas County		\|Clackamas County
	\|2024.06.__		\|2024.06.__
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			\|[[Media:2023.12.08.DRAFT ACS MOU.pdf\|Sample MOU with Adventist Community Services]]
			\|Sample MOU with nonprofit to assist with donations distribution.
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			\|2023.12.08
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	\|[[Media:2023. . North Carolina V&DMP.pdf\|North Carolina Donations and Volunteer Management Plan]]		\|[[Media:2023. . North Carolina V&DMP.pdf\|North Carolina Donations and Volunteer Management Plan]]
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	~~\|[[Media:2023.12.08.DRAFT ACS MOU.pdf\|Sample MOU with Adventist Community Services]]~~
	~~\|Sample MOU with nonprofit to assist with donations distribution.~~
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	~~\|2023.12.08~~
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	\|[[Media:2022.12.16.Hamilton County IN D&VMP.pdf\|Hamilton County Emergency Management Volunteer and Donations Management Plan]]		\|[[Media:2022.12.16.Hamilton County IN D&VMP.pdf\|Hamilton County Emergency Management Volunteer and Donations Management Plan]]
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	\|2012.05.__		\|2012.05.__
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			\|[[Media:2012. . .Banks County GA V&DMP.pdf\|Banks County Volunteer Coordination and Donations Management Support Plan]]
			\|The Volunteer Coordination and Donations Management Support Plan describes the coordinating processes used to ensure the most efficient and effective utilization of unaffiliated volunteers and unsolicited goods during major emergencies and disasters.
			\|Banks County, GA
			\|2012.__.__
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	\|[[Media:2011.09. .Colorado Volunteers and Donations.pdf\|Emergency Operation Center Support Guidelines for Donations and Volunteer Management]]		\|[[Media:2011.09. .Colorado Volunteers and Donations.pdf\|Emergency Operation Center Support Guidelines for Donations and Volunteer Management]]

File:2012. . .Banks County GA V&DMP.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:46:28 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2012. . .Banks County GA V&DMP.pdf The Volunteer Coordination and Donations Management Support Plan describes the coordinating processes used to ensure the most efficient and effective utilization of unaffiliated volunteers and unsolicited goods during major emergencies and disasters.

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== Summary ==
The Volunteer Coordination and Donations Management Support Plan describes the
coordinating processes used to ensure the most efficient and effective utilization of unaffiliated volunteers and unsolicited goods during major emergencies and disasters.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:13:41 GMT

VSF 15: Spontaneous Volunteer Management Knowledge Base

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	** Donated Resources to offset the jurisdiction’s cost-share for federally declared public assistance disasters - Page 88 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide V4: <nowiki>https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_pappg-v4-updated-links_policy_6-1-2020.pdf</nowiki>		** Donated Resources to offset the jurisdiction’s cost-share for federally declared public assistance disasters - Page 88 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide V4: <nowiki>https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_pappg-v4-updated-links_policy_6-1-2020.pdf</nowiki>
	** Non-profit of Oregon: <nowiki>https://nonprofitoregon.org/</nowiki> (really great support for non-profits, even for COADs and LTRGs to understand best practices for handling donations/funds/etc)		** Non-profit of Oregon: <nowiki>https://nonprofitoregon.org/</nowiki> (really great support for non-profits, even for COADs and LTRGs to understand best practices for handling donations/funds/etc)
	* Plan Examples and Guidebooks
	** Puget Sound Region – Volunteer and Donations Management Toolkit: <nowiki>https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5ba4214c4c839</nowiki>
	** Minnesota HSEM - Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook: <nowiki>https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/emergency-managers-resources/Documents/2022-local-volunteer-donation-management-guidebook.pdf</nowiki>
	** State of Oregon Emergency Operations Plan – ESF16 Volunteers and Donations Annex: <nowiki>https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/OR_EOP_ESF_16_Volunteers_Donations.pdf</nowiki>
	* Attached you will find the following:
	** DRAFT ACS MOU: This is simply to serve as an example of an MOU. This one is from Adventist Community Services to a state emergency management agency regarding state level coordination of donations management
	** ORVID and OCS Overview
	** Message Map Template

	=== VSF 15: Sample Volunteer and Donations Plan/Annex Knowledge Base ===		=== VSF 15: Sample Volunteer and Donations Plan/Annex Knowledge Base ===
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			\|[[Media:2023.12.08.DRAFT ACS MOU.pdf\|Sample MOU with Adventist Community Services]]
			\|Sample MOU with nonprofit to assist with donations distribution.
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			\|2023.12.08
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	\|[[Media:2022.12.16.Hamilton County IN D&VMP.pdf\|Hamilton County Emergency Management Volunteer and Donations Management Plan]]		\|[[Media:2022.12.16.Hamilton County IN D&VMP.pdf\|Hamilton County Emergency Management Volunteer and Donations Management Plan]]
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	!Publish Date		!Publish Date
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			\|[https://www.communityresourcenetwork.org/ Community Resource Network]
			\|The Community Resource Network is a community engagement platform that focuses on firming up safety nets and expanding opportunities. The CRN aligns services, connects resources to fill unmet needs for community members, and accelerates impact by utilizing private sector innovation, leveraging public sector resources and mobilizing social service networks. '''''This link is added as part of our research; its presence does not constitute an endorsement.'''''
			\|Community Resource Network
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			\|[https://crisiscleanup.org/about Crisis Cleanup]
			\|'''WEBSITE:''' Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management platform that improves coordination, reduces duplication of efforts, improves efficiency, and improves volunteers' experience. '''''This link is added as part of our research; its presence does not constitute an endorsement.'''''
			\|Crisis Cleanup
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	\|[https://independentsector.org/research/value-of-volunteer-time/ Value of Volunteer Time]		\|[https://independentsector.org/research/value-of-volunteer-time/ Value of Volunteer Time]
	\|WEBSITE: Perennially updated website of record on the value of an hour of volunteer time, broken down by state.		\|'''WEBSITE:''' Perennially updated website of record on the value of an hour of volunteer time, broken down by state.
	\|Independent Sector		\|Independent Sector
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	\|[https://vimeo.com/593125021 ~~VIDEO:~~ Management of Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)]		\|[https://vimeo.com/593125021 Management of Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers (SUVs)]
	\|Video ~~focused~~ on ~~NET/CERT volunteers intaking and managing SUVs and ATVs~~.		\|{{#ev:vimeo\|593125021\|430\|left\|'''''Video: Portland NET guidance on SUV management.'''''\|frame}}
	\|Portland Bureau of Emergency Management		\|Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
	\|2021.08.26		\|2021.08.26
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			\|[https://reliefcompass.com/ Relief Compass]
			\|Over the last couple of decades, nonprofit organizations and government agencies have struggled with persisting disruptions to the relief coordination process such as logistical insufficiencies and the lack of a reliable communication channel between survivors and responders. Relief Compass application was conceptualized to combat these issues by creating a single platform where relief groups can efficiently stage their response, adeptly track data, and allow free community access to essential resources. '''''This link is added as part of our research; its presence does not constitute an endorsement.'''''
			\|Relief Compass
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	\|[[Media:2025.07.17.Cash Donations Press Release.pdf\|OEM: Donations After Disaster: Why Monetary Donations Are Best]]		\|[[Media:2025.07.17.Cash Donations Press Release.pdf\|OEM: Donations After Disaster: Why Monetary Donations Are Best]]

File:2023.12.08.DRAFT ACS MOU.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:45:23 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2023.12.08.DRAFT ACS MOU.pdf Draft MOU for donations management with Adventist Community Services.

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== Summary ==
Draft MOU for donations management with Adventist Community Services.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:33:45 GMT

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	** Non-profit of Oregon: <nowiki>https://nonprofitoregon.org/</nowiki> (really great support for non-profits, even for COADs and LTRGs to understand best practices for handling donations/funds/etc)		** Non-profit of Oregon: <nowiki>https://nonprofitoregon.org/</nowiki> (really great support for non-profits, even for COADs and LTRGs to understand best practices for handling donations/funds/etc)
	* Plan Examples and Guidebooks		* Plan Examples and Guidebooks
	** Stillwater NY Donations Management Taskforce: <nowiki>https://stillwaterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Donations-Management-Task-Force.pdf</nowiki>
	** Puget Sound Region – Volunteer and Donations Management Toolkit: <nowiki>https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5ba4214c4c839</nowiki>		** Puget Sound Region – Volunteer and Donations Management Toolkit: <nowiki>https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5ba4214c4c839</nowiki>
	** Minnesota HSEM - Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook: <nowiki>https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/emergency-managers-resources/Documents/2022-local-volunteer-donation-management-guidebook.pdf</nowiki>		** Minnesota HSEM - Local Volunteer and Donation Management Guidebook: <nowiki>https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/emergency-managers-resources/Documents/2022-local-volunteer-donation-management-guidebook.pdf</nowiki>
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	\|Michigan State Police		\|Michigan State Police
	\|2012.10.__		\|2012.10.__
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			\|[[Media:2012.05. .Donations Management Task Force.pdf\|Stillwater NY Donations Management Taskforce]]
			\|This guidance document provides information on planning considerations for a major event to aid local government in: 1) formulating a donations management strategy; 2) developing, activating and demobilizing a donations management operation; 3) managing donated monies, goods and services; 4) managing volunteer resources and government agency assistance; 5) coordinating with the media; and 6) miscellaneous housekeeping issues.
			\|Stillwater, NY
			\|2012.05.__
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	\|[[Media:2011.09. .Colorado Volunteers and Donations.pdf\|Emergency Operation Center Support Guidelines for Donations and Volunteer Management]]		\|[[Media:2011.09. .Colorado Volunteers and Donations.pdf\|Emergency Operation Center Support Guidelines for Donations and Volunteer Management]]

File:2012.05. .Donations Management Task Force.pdf

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:31:31 GMT

Net@portlandoregon.gov uploaded File:2012.05. .Donations Management Task Force.pdf This guidance document provides information on planning considerations for a major event to aid local government in: 1) formulating a donations management strategy; 2) developing, activating and demobilizing a donations management operation; 3) managing donated monies, goods and services; 4) managing volunteer resources and government agency assistance; 5) coordinating with the media; and 6) miscellaneous housekeeping issues.

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== Summary ==
This guidance document provides information on planning considerations for a major event to aid local government in: 1) formulating a donations management strategy; 2) developing, activating and demobilizing a donations management operation; 3) managing donated monies, goods and services; 4) managing volunteer resources and government agency assistance; 5) coordinating with the media; and 6) miscellaneous housekeeping issues.

VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management

Net@portlandoregon.gov — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:07:58 GMT

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	** Non-profit of Oregon: <nowiki>https://nonprofitoregon.org/</nowiki> (really great support for non-profits, even for COADs and LTRGs to understand best practices for handling donations/funds/etc)		** Non-profit of Oregon: <nowiki>https://nonprofitoregon.org/</nowiki> (really great support for non-profits, even for COADs and LTRGs to understand best practices for handling donations/funds/etc)
	* Plan Examples and Guidebooks		* Plan Examples and Guidebooks
	** Michigan – Local Disaster Logistics and Donations Management Planning Handbook (shown in class): <nowiki>https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/msp/EMHSD/documents/Local_Disaster_Logistics_and_Donations_Management_Planning_Handbook__Pub_107a__Stakeholder_Review_Dr.doc?rev=e04998bf93374a82b1b9551307ba0e80</nowiki>
	** Stillwater NY Donations Management Taskforce: <nowiki>https://stillwaterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Donations-Management-Task-Force.pdf</nowiki>		** Stillwater NY Donations Management Taskforce: <nowiki>https://stillwaterny.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Donations-Management-Task-Force.pdf</nowiki>
	** Puget Sound Region – Volunteer and Donations Management Toolkit: <nowiki>https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5ba4214c4c839</nowiki>		** Puget Sound Region – Volunteer and Donations Management Toolkit: <nowiki>https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5ba4214c4c839</nowiki>

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	[[Media:2017.01.XX.Role of Grocercies.pdf\|The Role of Groceries in Response to Catastrophes]]		[[Media:2017.01.XX.Role of Grocercies.pdf\|The Role of Groceries in Response to Catastrophes]]

			[[Media:2026.04.12.Emergency Culinary Contest.pdf\|Disaster Cooking Contest ideas]]
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