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== Post- Storm Windshield Assessments == | == Post- Storm Windshield Assessments == | ||
During the recovery phase of a major storm, | During the recovery phase of a major storm, the Portland [https://www.portland.gov/bds Bureau of Development Services] and/or other government partners may request NET volunteers do "windshield assessments" of their immediate neighborhoods to document storm-caused damage. NET volunteers will use DAMM to document any damaged private or public property they see, and the data they send via the DAMM will be used to route response/recovery resources. These deployments generally take place over the course of several days, with NETs encouraged to scout damaged property inside the timeframe declared. | ||
For these deployments, PBEM will ONLY accept data via the DAMM. We will not intake reports texted, emailed, or called into PBEM. | |||
If you are available to deploy and can do so safely, please do the following: | |||
* Make sure you have the '''latest version''' of the DAMM ready to go on your smart device. | |||
* Collect your PPE. For this deployment, that will include: | |||
** NET hard hat is '''''required''''' (especially if weather has brought tree limbs down). | |||
** NET vest is '''''required.''''' The vest makes you [https://www.safetygearonline.com/explaining-ansi-safety-vest-classes Class ANSI 2] for visibility. | |||
** A cell phone (you'll need one to use the DAMM anyway) | |||
** Shoe traction devices if there is ice and snow (e.g. "Yaktrax") | |||
** Weather appropriate clothing | |||
* Deploy only in daylight, and only within reasonable walking distance of your home. Do not drive around. | |||
* Bring a partner (such as another NET volunteer or a neighbor with PPE). | |||
* Do not walk onto private property without permission from a property owner. | |||
* If you are asked questions about your activities, direct them to https://portlandoregon.gov/net and/or encourage them to call the PBEM contact for your deployment to verify you're not there to case the area. | |||
== DAMM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | == DAMM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | ||