2021 Summer Heatwaves: Difference between revisions
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The depth of Portland NET’s bench of volunteers is key to its operational capacity. Not only does having a large pool of volunteers to draw from mean that NET can fill hundreds of volunteer shifts in a deployment (including overnight shifts), but also provide the deployment with a diversity of relevant expertise. For example, volunteer skill and knowledge of disaster psychology, public outreach, administration, and mental health crisis de-escalation all played critical roles in inclement weather response. For example, in one cooling center deployment, the specific help of Spanish-speaking volunteers with de-escalation training was needed. | The depth of Portland NET’s bench of volunteers is key to its operational capacity. Not only does having a large pool of volunteers to draw from mean that NET can fill hundreds of volunteer shifts in a deployment (including overnight shifts), but also provide the deployment with a diversity of relevant expertise. For example, volunteer skill and knowledge of disaster psychology, public outreach, administration, and mental health crisis de-escalation all played critical roles in inclement weather response. For example, in one cooling center deployment, the specific help of Spanish-speaking volunteers with de-escalation training was needed. | ||
==== Portland Communities Active in Disaster (PDX COAD) ==== | ==== Portland Communities Active in Disaster (PDX COAD) ==== | ||
PDX COAD is a relatively new and growing PBEM program. The COAD constitutes a PBEM-faciliated network of local community and faith based organizations (CBOs). The PBEM COAD Coordinator provides disaster preparation information and supports CBOs in disaster response roles and operations. At the time of the June heatwave, the COAD consisted of around 60 organizations. | PDX COAD is a relatively new and growing PBEM program. The COAD constitutes a PBEM-faciliated network of local community and faith based organizations (CBOs). The PBEM COAD Coordinator provides disaster preparation information and supports CBOs in disaster response roles and operations. At the time of the June heatwave, the COAD consisted of around 60 organizations. | ||
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=== June 2021 Heat Dome Volunteer Response === | |||
The deployment period ran from 06/25 until 07/02, with volunteers needed primarily to staff cooling centers. The response required 718 shifts spread over 5,639 volunteer hours (of which 74% were filled). Of that number, 81 NETs volunteered for 121 shifts and contributed 920 hours. For a full accounting and breakdown of volunteer shifts and hours, please view the June Appendix. | |||
NETs volunteered at Arbor Lodge, Alder Commons, and the Oregon Convention Center. Additionally, they assisted at the JOHS Logistics Center. Misting stations were not yet included in the response strategy. | |||
=== Volunteer Response Outcomes === | |||
The map above next page indicates the locations of NET volunteer service, as well as guest headcounts. | |||
The COAD Coordinator sent four safety alert messages to member CBOs from Wednesday to Sunday with heat safety messaging, social media graphics, print and post flyers, resources in eight languages, and action items for CBOs to respond to. The COAD Coordinator also facilitated supply drops (consisting of water, cooling towels, and other items) to mutual aid groups and six low-income residential buildings. | |||
NET volunteers phoned 211 vulnerable contacts with heat safety tips, cooling center information, and connections to rides to cooling centers. Some of these contacts were provided by Multnomah County, but COAD partners provided most of the information. | |||
The June Appendix includes more detail on the resources Multnomah County deployed during the event. | |||
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