Checklist 3-C
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| Assignment: STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ASSESSMENT | |
|---|---|
| Checklist | 3-C |
| Position | SENIOR ARCHITECT FACILITIES SERVICES |
| Section | PLANNING SUPPORT |
| FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION | |
|---|---|
| Remain calm. | |
| Turn on your cellular phone. |
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| If situation warrants evacuation of your building, coordinate evacuation with Public Safety. See Section 8.2 of the Emergency Response Plan on Evacuation Procedures. Do not go to the incident site. | |
| If your office or building is not affected, go to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). (If unable to report to EOC, call Dispatch at 208-282-2515.) Check in with the Planning Section and set up the Damage Assessment position. | |
| Coordinate with the Incident Commander and Operations Coordinator to determine their priorities for the initial building inspections and develop a priority list; also determine if it is safe for the inspectors. | |
| Coordinate with the Operations Coordinator to assign the Building and Utility teams and schedule inspections of the buildings, ensuring they are provided with safety and personal protective equipment. | |
| Receive reports and keep files on damaged buildings. | |
| Forward copies of reports and information to FEMA Documentation. | |
| Post and secure damaged buildings and recommend emergency repairs. | |
| Follow the damaged building guidelines. If inspection operations require further inspection, contact the Operational Area EOC to request inspections. | |
| Contact utility and contracted resources as needed for special areas. | |
| Identify and categorize specific locations of damage and amounts of loss, updating as necessary; provide the reports to the Incident Commander, the Planning Coordinator and Situation Status. | |
| Obtain copies of all field inspection reports; establish files by site location; keep and maintain originals of all reports and other documentation of ISU damage and losses by site location. | |
| Assess repair and restoration costs; provide assessments to the Planning Coordinator; update as more information is received. | |
| Provide information, recommendations, and assistance to the Planning Coordinator for the After Action Report. | |
| Support Finance Coordinator with the FEMA disaster assistance application process. | |
| PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Assign teams to make the initial damage inspections, coordinating with the Operations Section. | |
| Assess and document damage to buildings and facilities. | |
| Determine the occupancy status of buildings then post and secure unsafe buildings. | |
| Recommend building emergency repairs. | |
| Maintain complete records of all damage and losses, by site location. | |
| Assess repair and restoration costs. | |
| Provide contract management for all emergency repair contracts. | |
| SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Assist the Public Information Officer with damage assessment information. | |
| Assist the Operations Coordinator with inspections and field operations. | |
| Assist the FEMA application process. | |
Dial 208-282-2515 for any emergency and ISU Public Safety will respond.
Last Modified:06/01/09 at 11:51:04 AM
