CERT could be asked to assist in this operation following the emergency activities that would be your primary responsibility: yourself, your family and your neighborhood.
- Points of Distribution are centralized locations where the public picks up life sustaining commodities following a disaster or emergency.
- Commodities usually include shelf stable food and water.
During a disaster, one method of issuing supplies may not be enough. The Jackson-Madison Co EMA could use other distribution systems or use all of them at once. All three complement each other and provide expanded distribution coverage.
Mobil delivery is a method that utilizes vehicles to drive into an affected area and provide commodities at different drop locations or where the need is identified. This type of distribution is common in rural areas and where roads are damaged.
Direct delivery is coordinating with a specific location, such as a shelter, feeding site, or hospital for the delivery of specific items and quantities. These commodities could be food, water, comfort kits etc. Direct deliveries are usually larger in size and more specific in commodity type than what is delivered through mobile delivery.Points of Distribution are centralized points where supplies are delivered and the public travels to the site to pick up the commodities.
If you are interested is assisting with this program, if needed, you are encouraged to take the following FEMA free on-line course: IS-26: Guide to Points of Distribution ( http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS26.asp ).
Once you have taken this course and received your FEMA Certificate of Completion, please email a copy to: jmcema@bellsouth.net
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