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Concurrent
Sessions:
1C
- Red Cross/IAAM:
Mega-shelter, You too can be involved!
Presenters: Harold C Hansen, CFE, IAAM,
Director Life Safety & Security, Chicago, IL and Anne
Palmer, Senior Associate, Mass Care, American Red Cross,
Washington, D.C.
When the time comes, will you be ready to assist in a
sheltering crisis? Hear about the Mega-shelter Assistance Team
(MAT) program being created by the Red Cross and IAAM.
Learn what it takes to volunteer. Learn about updated
information on Mega-Shelters available as member
resources.
Session Objectives:
Understand the MAT program, roles and duties you might
fulfill as a MAT volunteer, and consider applying to the
program.
Gain vital information regarding the MAT program and see
how it may be of value in your community in a mega-shelter
situation.
Review the standard (model) Memo of Understanding (MOU)
that a venue manger has available to use when developing a
mega-shelter preparedness plan in their community.
Learn how to develop a role and responsibility framework
when your venue becomes a mega-shelter.
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