Emergency Shelter Feeding

[Audio] Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends November 30th. As school district employees preparation begins long before the season is here..

[Audio] During this presentation, we will discuss ways to be prepared and accurate record keeping tips. Most of all, we want to stress the need to remain calm. After all hurricane season is a stressful time for all..

[Audio] Active communication is key during any emergency. The district uses a system called "Ready OP"to stay up to date with the flow of information. Ready Op helps keep all district personnel knowledgeable of what is happening throughout the storm..

[Audio] If our district is going to open shelters, we must stay in constant contact with the Emergency Operations command center. We begin to receive district information 72 hours from the storm making land fall. We receive updates at 48 hours our as well as 24 hours out. Depending on where the storm is tracked for land fall, our shelters may begin to open..

[Audio] Prepare Now before hurricane season. Check your supplies all of you should have batteries and a manual can opener. Check your propane tank to see if a refill is appropriate. Also check for colored tickets, flashlights, and radios. If any supplies are needed please send a request to your Regional Supervisor..

[Audio] If it becomes necessary to open shelters, the Superintendent will give all employees ample time to prepare your own homes before you are asked to report to your designated shelter. Once you arrive at your shelter, make sure you have timesheets printed for your employees. Tank an inventory of all supplies. Make copies of manual production records. Separate tickets into baggies to be given to the EOC representative checking in participants..

Check paper supplies. Print shelter forms for accountability & place them in a folder; label it emergency shelter. Slice meats and cheeses. Cook food; save prepackaged items until you have no power!.

Collect the tickets for each meal for an accurate claiming count. Complete a manual production record. After the shelter is closed; forms will be sent to you from the district for accurate reimbursement from FEMA..

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