Conduct Regularly-Scheduled Inventories
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Kim Clearwell: As the new emergency coordinator, you will inventory available resources at the utility. Doing this regularly will help to ensure that the utility has the resources needed to maintain key components during an emergency or disaster.
Rick Rodders: How do I make sure I don't overlook anything?
Kim: Here is one of my to-do lists that I keep handy.
Rick: Thanks. I see the second item mentions resource typing. What is that?
Kim: I'm glad you asked because it's very important. Emergency management and incident response activities require that resources (personnel, teams, facilities, equipment, and/or supplies) are prepared to meet incident needs.
Resource typing can help ensure that we get the right personnel and equipment. It works by categorizing and describing the response resources that are commonly requested, deployed, and used in disasters.
Standardized resource typing definitions can ensure that everyone is on the same page regarding what a specific resource request involves and that you receive the right resources during an incident. You'll find the link to the manual very helpful.
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