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== Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments == | == Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments == | ||
# A NET deployment may only be authorized by PBEM, except for the highly unusual circumstances described in Self Deployment or Standing Orders. NETs may not deploy under any other circumstances. | |||
# The assumptions preceding a PBEM initiated deployment are that (1) an emergency or planned event is taking place, (2) NET assistance is needed, and (3) usual communication systems (phone and internet) are still functional. ONLY if communication systems are down should NETs consider the self deployment protocols described in [[Activation Protocols: Self-deployment]]. | |||
# PBEM will use contact information in the NET database to send a deployment authorization message via any means available including phone call, text message (see text box on next page), email,or amateur radio. This message will be addressed to all NET Members or to a specific geographic area based on the nature of the incident. This message will include specific deployment authorization and instructions, or it may contain a request to stand by or stand down. | |||
# ''Standard Deployment Protocol:'' Unless instructed differently by the deployment authorization issued by PBEM, Members: | |||
## Proceed to their NET Staging Area; | |||
## While en route to the NET Staging Area, Members should note damage in the neighborhood and record assessments by using [[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms#NET Form 1: Damage Assessment Form|NET Form 1: Damage Assessment]]. This form will be turned in to the Incident Team Leader present at the NET Staging Area. | |||
## Once at the NET Staging Area, Member should follow protocols described in 800.35 - | |||
## Onsite Management Protocols. | |||
== Activation Protocols: Self-deployment == | == Activation Protocols: Self-deployment == | ||
# A key factor for NET Members is the ability to spontaneously organize and activate themselves in the event of a major disaster. If there is a significant earthquake, phones and other communications channels may be interrupted. NET Members will know where to go, how to organize their efforts, and will get to work without any specific order being issued. | |||
# The assumption preceding a NET self-deployment is that: | |||
## a large citywide emergency is taking place, | |||
## communication systems (such as landlines, cell phones, and [https://app.betterimpact.com/Login/Login?returnUrl=/Volunteer/Main/GenericLogOut&agencyGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871 MIP]) are inoperative, and | |||
## Members have not received instructions from PBEM. '''NETs do not self deploy unless all three conditions are met.''' | |||
# After addressing the responsibilities indicated in [[Responsibilities Prior to Deployment]], Members self deploy to the NET Staging Area following the ''Standard Deployment Protocol'' described in paragraph "e" of [[Activation Protocols: PBEM Initiated Deployments]]. | |||
== Activation Protocols: Standing Orders == | == Activation Protocols: Standing Orders == | ||
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For example, cooling centers need the help of NET Members who have received relevant training. It is more efficient for the organization coordinating cooling centers to directly request NET assistance instead of routing it through PBEM. Standing orders will be approved by PBEM prior to any requests for NET assistance. PBEM will provide a PDF copy of the standing order to the requesting agency and to the NET Members affected by this order. This order will include: | For example, cooling centers need the help of NET Members who have received relevant training. It is more efficient for the organization coordinating cooling centers to directly request NET assistance instead of routing it through PBEM. Standing orders will be approved by PBEM prior to any requests for NET assistance. PBEM will provide a PDF copy of the standing order to the requesting agency and to the NET Members affected by this order. This order will include: | ||
* | * Standing Order Agency Name | ||
* | * Approved NET missions | ||
* | * NET teams or NET Members affected by the order | ||
* | * Standing order expiration date | ||
b. When issued, the NET Coordinator will inform all Team Leaders of new standing orders, and will include a list of Members who are approved to deploy under the order. | b. When issued, the NET Coordinator will inform all Team Leaders of new standing orders, and will include a list of Members who are approved to deploy under the order. | ||
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c. All requests for NET assistance via standing order will take place as follows: | c. All requests for NET assistance via standing order will take place as follows: | ||
* | * By phone, the requesting agency notifies the PBEM NET Coordinator of their intent to initiate a standing order. | ||
* | * Requesting agency then sends an email to NETs with information about where and when NETs should gather to provide assistance, and the NET Coordinator must be copied. This email MUST have a PDF copy of the valid and pre-approved standing order attached, or the request is not valid. | ||
* Requesting agency may then follow-up with volunteers by phone; but, not before the request is emailed as described in the above step. | * Requesting agency may then follow-up with volunteers by phone; but, not before the request is emailed as described in the above step. | ||
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a. During an emergency deployment, all NET Members must abide by reasonable and safe direction given from any emergency response personnel (such as police, fire, or EMS personnel) regardless of their jurisdiction of origin; Members of the military; emergency managers associated with a City of Portland bureau (e.g. the Portland Water Bureau); or staff from PBEM. | a. During an emergency deployment, all NET Members must abide by reasonable and safe direction given from any emergency response personnel (such as police, fire, or EMS personnel) regardless of their jurisdiction of origin; Members of the military; emergency managers associated with a City of Portland bureau (e.g. the Portland Water Bureau); or staff from PBEM. | ||
b. Team Members take direction from Incident Team Leaders, and follow a line of authority that proceeds to Members with authority delegated by the Incident Team Leader (such as Assistant Team Leaders). See Figure 5 below | b. Team Members take direction from Incident Team Leaders, and follow a line of authority that proceeds to Members with authority delegated by the Incident Team Leader (such as Assistant Team Leaders). See Figure 5 below. The first NET Member at the NET Staging Area will act as Incident Team Leader until the Member most qualified to act as Incident Team Leader arrives on stage. | ||
d. Incident Team Leaders take direction from emergency responders working under the direction of an Incident/Unified Commander (IC). | d. Incident Team Leaders take direction from emergency responders working under the direction of an Incident/Unified Commander (IC). | ||
