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==== FAQ ====
==== FAQ ====
Q: What if I’m working on a call and my shift ends?  
'''Q''': What if I’m working on a call and my shift ends?  


A: Finish it if you can. If you cannot, try to hand the request over to one of the incoming NET Dispatch volunteers. Provide them a full briefing of the situation. If a Dispatch volunteer is not available, contact the 211info Supervisor or your Dispatch Lead.  
A: Finish it if you can. If you cannot, try to hand the request over to one of the incoming NET Dispatch volunteers. Provide them a full briefing of the situation. If a Dispatch volunteer is not available, contact the 211info Supervisor or your Dispatch Lead.  




Q: What if I find out the transport vehicle didn’t pick up the rider?  
 
'''Q''': What if I find out the transport vehicle didn’t pick up the rider?  


A: Alert 211info staff in Slack so they can try to follow up and see if the rider still requires transportation.
A: Alert 211info staff in Slack so they can try to follow up and see if the rider still requires transportation.
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* '''Balancing''' is when Ground Support transports guests from a shelter that is over capacity to another shelter that has space.
* '''Balancing''' is when Ground Support transports guests from a shelter that is over capacity to another shelter that has space.
* '''ECC''' stands for Emergency Coordination Center
* '''GSUL''' stands for Ground Support Unit Lead.
* '''GSUL''' stands for Ground Support Unit Lead.
* '''TBP''' stands for The Portland Building
* '''TBP''' stands for The Portland Building