Unit 15: Family Support Planning Unit Introduction and Overview Unit objectives: The need for a family support plan The key family support planning issues The need for family support services at the alternate site
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Elements of a Family Support Plan All employees should develop a plan that includes: Personal items and necessities. Financial and legal documents. An out-of-area contact.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Elements of a Family Support Plan Include processes for: Activating an emergency call-in number. Tracking employees. Providing guidance and assistance.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Communicating During COOP Operations Communicate early and often. Update information as necessary. Secure the worksite. Safeguard vital records.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Accounting for Employees All supervisors should have a contact list for their personnel. Contact lists should be updated monthly when COOP is not activated. Contact lists should be updated daily during COOP operations.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Accounting for Employees Supervisor responsibilities: Account for employees upon COOP activation or shortly thereafter. Continue attempts to contact employees until all are accounted for.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Notifying Families of Deceased Employees Notification should be made: By a senior leader. Personally. Provide contact numbers for EAP and HR. Notify Public Affairs.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Taking Care of Families Dependent care: Encourage backup care plans for dependents. Employees must plan and pay for whatever they arrange.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Providing Medical Care Make counseling services available. Ensure that work stations are safe. Encourage health and wellness classes. Encourage stress releasers.
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Summary and Transition This unit covered: Family support planning. Personal readiness steps. Next unit: Developing COOP Plans and Procedures (Unit 12)
Unit 15: Family Support Planning Summary and Transition Questions?