Emergency Services Division

 Founded in 1944, BCFS is a system of non-profit health and human service corporations  Programs and services are offered domestically and internationally, serving more than 1,500,000 persons annually  Funding is derived from fees for service, contracts, grants, philanthropic and endowment revenue Who we are

United StatesEastern EuropeAfrica Latin AmericaSoutheast Asia Principal Offices and Locations

 US Department of Health and Human Services  US Department of Justice  US Department of State/USAID  Federal Emergency Management Agency  Texas Department of Public Safety  Texas Department of State Health Services  Texas Department of Family and Protective Services  Texas Department of Aged and Disability Services  Other state and local government entities Partner With and Contractor For

 Medical and Mental Health Services  Residential and Non- Residential Social Services for Children and Adults  Community Development What We Do

 International Humanitarian Aid and Medical Teams  Management and Support Services for other Non-Profits  Emergency Management and Response What We Do

 Incident Management  Logistics Support  Alternate Care Site, Surge, Medical and Vulnerable Population Sheltering  Base Camp Operations  Medical Staffing  Consultation and Training  Policy and Plan Development Emergency Management and Response

Large Incident Reponses  Branch Davidian Incident  Southeast Asia Tsunami  Hurricane Emily  Hurricane Katrina  Hurricane Rita  Eagle Pass Tornado  Hurricane Dean  FLDS Incident  Hurricane Dolly  Hurricane Gustav  Hurricane Ike  H1N1 Flu  Haiti Earthquake  Hurricane Alex  Bastrop Complex Fire

Resources Incident Management  180 IMT Members  All with NIMS-ICS training  Most have specialized licensing or credentials  All with extensive experience in fire, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management and human services

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Resources  Emergency Management  Medical Sheltering  Mass Care  IT/Comm  DMORT  Air Hub Operations  Medical Staffing  Logistics  Base Camp Operations  Functional Needs Support Services

Fleet Resources  Multiple Mobile Command Platforms (MCP)  Satellite, Cellular, VoIP Telephones, VTC  Radios: VHF, UHF, 700, 800 and SAT  Shelter Support Units (SSU)

Sample Resources Caches  VHF Radios, Laptops  Verizon, AT&T Cell Phones  Medical, FNSS and Shelter Supplies

Sample Resources National Redundant Contracts  Equipment: i.e. Generators, Tent Structures, Fork Lifts, Trucks, Shower and Toilet Units, HVAC  Medical Staffing  Food Service and Catering  Manpower and Equipment Operators

Incident Management Capabilities  Rapid Deployment  Ability to place a Liaison Officer in any Texas city within 3 hours  Ability to place an IMT and Command Platform in any Texas city within 12 hours  Experience in complex international, large scale, and major responses  Consistent utilization of WebEOC

Secure Check In

Shelter Manager Desk

Intake

Shelter Pods or Units

Shelter Pod or Unit

Private Medical Assessment

Mobile Medical Physician Room

General Supply

Emergency Services Division