2. Rapid Assessment A quick evaluation of a disaster/emergency impacted area

3. Why is it Important? It provides the local government with accurate information for an adequate response to life- threatening situations A quick analysis of the potential hazard to critical infrastructure To determine the need for additional resources Help determine local resource allocations For declaration process, if necessary Protection of life and property

4. Types of Assessment What are the differences? Rapid Assessment takes place within hours after an incident. Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) identifies and affixes an estimated dollar amount to damage based on property tax values and % of damage. Combined Verification/Joint PDA includes a detailed inspection of damage to individual sites by specialized personnel.

5. Assessment Processes Incident Occurs Rapid Damage Assessment (by local officials) Kansas Assessment Team (KAT) if requested Local/State Disaster Assessment if needed Individual Assistance/SBA Public Assistance Local/State/Federal Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)

7. Local Role Before the Storm Identify your damage assessment teams Train your assessment teams Identify how you will obtain appraisal information Identify how you will obtain maps

8. A Rapid Assessment Program Involves… Developing plans and procedures for rapid assessment Testing, evaluating, and finalizing the plan Implementing the plans & procedures

9. Decide who will be on your Rapid Assessment Team Emergency Management Law Enforcement Appraisers Office Fire Public Works Health Care System Volunteer Organizations Others Who would be on your county team???

10. How will you train your team? KDEM hands-on training Webinar What works best for your county???

11. How will you contact your team? Develop a call down procedure for activation

12. Local Role After the Storm Gather damage information Report this information to KDEM If proceeding with further assessments: Coordinate with KDEM Identify County Reps for assessment teams Gather appraisal information Work with KDEM or your county to obtain maps of damaged areas

14. Life Safety Information Persons affected Fatalities Injuries Displaced Individuals Evacuation Concerns Search & Rescue Concerns

15. Status of Lifelines Transportation Communications Gas Electricity Water Sewer

16. Status of Facilities Fire Police City Hall EOC Public Works Emergency Communications

17. Also work to gather the following information as you are able… Homes (affected, minor, major, destroyed) Businesses (affected, minor, major, destroyed) Roads Bridges County Buildings When possible: Utility Company damages for possible Public Assistance

19. Rapid Assessment Form Why the rapid assessment form? More in depth report Helps state identify the need for: Resources Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) Overall operational picture See handout