WHAT IS A DRC?.

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WHAT IS A DRC?

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a jointly operated Federal/State/Local facility intended to provide a single site where those suffering the effects of a disaster can apply for assistance.

Decision Making Process/Notification Disaster happens (Natural or Man-Made) Local municipality County State Governor declares a disaster After recommendation from the Federal and State Coordinating Officers, the PEMA Director decides to open a DRC.

Decision Making/Notification Process…Continued PEMA notifies the County Emergency Management Agency of the decision to open a DRC and requests location of a suitable facility and assistance in opening the DRC. Schools and churches should be avoided if possible.

Location and Building Specs Location must be convenient for victims Size: Approx. 40 X 70 ft. Meets ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements (access and restrooms) Adequate Parking Bldg. Security Luzerne County Community College

FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center

Set-Up Needs Tables/Chairs Phone/Fax Lines Internet Access Smoke Alarms/Fire Extinguishers Evacuation Floor Plan (posted) Trash Cans Toilet Paper/Paper Towels Custodial Service HVAC System Works Properly Electrical System to support efforts Computers, Fax Machines, Printers, Copiers, Laptops Water For Staff and Visitors Signs

Who Staffs the DRC? FEDERAL LEVEL FEMA MANAGER FEMA Staff Small Business Administration Internal Revenue Service Social Security Veterans Affairs US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development

Who Staffs the DRC? STATE LEVEL PEMA MANAGER PEMA Staff PennDOT Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Public Welfare Dept. of Aging Dept. of Labor & Industry PA Conservation Corps

Who Staffs the DRC? STATE LEVEL (cont.) PEMA MANAGER Dept. of Environmental Protection Public Utilities Commission Dept. of Insurance Dept. Community & Economic Development Dept. of Agriculture Dept. of Health

Who Staffs the DRC? COUNTY LEVEL County EMA Public Health Crisis Counselors BAR Association Elected Officials VOAD Groups Public Services

Who Staffs the DRC? COUNTY (cont.) Emergency Services County Extension Office County Housing Authority Co. Dept. of Economic Development Dept. of Human Services (Behavioral Health, Area Agency on Aging, and Personal Care Homes)

The Disaster Recovery Center Disaster Unemployment Crisis Counseling Temporary Housing Tetanus/Hep B Vaccinations Replacement of Driver’s License Well Water Test Kit Clean-up Help Utility Problems SBA Loan Replacement of birth/death certificates Tax Assistance Legal Advice Animal Safety

Questions? Contact Information: Darlene E. Bracken Emergency Management Specialist Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency 276 Stormer Road Indiana, PA 15701 724-357-2990 or 0106 dbracken@state.pa.us http://www.pema.state.pa.us/