Transcript NWTEMC
NWTEMC Medical Reserve Corps
Roberta Losik-Welch
NWTEMC
Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council Group of Northwest tribes working together to develop emergency management programs for their respective tribes Shared resources for development of CEMP’s, NIMS compliance, training, drills, exercises, grant-writing and governmental issues
NWTEMC (10) Member Tribes:
Lummi Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Snoqualmie Tribe Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Tulalip Tribes Upper Skagit Tribe
Washington Tribes
Washington State 18 MRC Units
Carnation-Duvall MRC
Carnation, WA
Central Washington MRC
Yakima, WA
Fall City MRC
Fall City, WA
Grays Harbor Emergency Health Worker Reserve Corps
Aberdeen, WA
Island County MRC
Coupeville, WA
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management MRC
Bremerton, WA
MRC of Eastern Washington
Spokane, WA
NWTEMC – MRC (7/07)
Multi-tribe representation
Pierce County MRC
Tacoma, WA
Public Health Reserve Corps for Seattle and King County
Seattle, WA
Region IV MRC (Southwest Washington)
Vancouver, WA
Skagit County MRC
Mt Vernon, WA
Snohomish County MRC
Everett, WA
Snoqualmie Tribe MRC (7/07)
Snoqualmie, WA
Tulalip Tribes MRC (5/07)
Tulalip, WA
Vashon Island MRC
Vashon Is, WA
Washington Region 3 MRC
Olympia, WA
Whatcom County MRC
Bellingham, WA
NWTEMC Tribes
10 Tribes 5 western WA counties Tribal lands covering over 40,000 acres Acreage varies per tribe from ~20 to >20,000 Combined enrolled tribal members >13,000 Populations vary on reservations for each tribe
NWTEMC Tribes
8 tribes operate a health clinic – Recruitment – Resources 8 tribes operate a tribal casino – Planning – Management, Health & Safety Dept
How will the NWTEMC - MRC program work within our tribal communities?
Overview of NWTEMC Medical Reserve Corps
Collaborative MRC unit for member tribes of the NWTEMC Representatives from each tribe Encourage each tribe to consider using MRC resources in their communities
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Primary – recruit and train volunteers for emergency response within tribal communities – support tribal emergency management, existing EMS and tribal health clinics Secondary – participate in community health outreach and education programs
How is the NWTEMC - MRC program different from individual tribe, city or county MRC programs?
NWTEMC - MRC
MRC unit representing a consortium of tribes. MRC unit operates with the purpose of intertribal exchange of MRC resources including: Shared equipment and personnel Coordinated training and exercises Assistance with individual MRC units
Some challenges:
Individuality of tribes and tribal governments Mitigation planning Cultural sites and ceremonies Tribal and non-tribal residents Casinos, hotels, business parks Emergency Management depts new, very short-staffed, lack funding Tribes are located within counties with already existing MRC units
Recruitment
Tribal Offices of Emergency Management Presentations to Tribal Councils and Boards of Directors for approval Presentations at Tribal Health Clinics Health fairs and community events Tribal newspapers Mailings to tribal members and employees
Application process
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Coordinated with counties within which each tribe is located Registration entered into state database with possible future use of WAHVE (Washington Health Volunteers in Emergencies) WA State emergency worker application Handbook Orientation Screening
Volunteer Training
Orientation
ICS/NIMS CPR/AED BBP (Bloodborne Pathogens) POD (Point-of-Distribution) Field Triage Communications
CULTURAL EDUCATION
NWTEMC – MRC PARTNERS
Tribal Councils/Boards of Directors Tribal Emergency Management Agencies Tribal Health Clinics Tribal Police Departments Fire Departments Public Health Departments Community Volunteer Organizations Local Schools and Colleges Local, state and federal agencies
NWTEMC – MRC Where we’re at:
Unit approved July 2007 Collaborative activities MRC representatives from each tribe Volunteer application, screening and orientation Volunteer recruitment within communities MOU’s with partners
NWTEMC – MRC Where we’re at:
Monthly NWTEMC meetings – MRC regular agenda item Bi-annual NWTEMC conference for WA tribes – June/November 2007 Funding sources for MRC program Also developing other programs: – CERT – RACES – BlockWatch
NWTEMC – MRC Where we’re going:
Have trained, prepared MRC volunteers to assist within the tribal communities of WA State during emergencies Demonstrate sensitivity and respect towards cultural aspects within those Native American communities Work with ALL partners to identify and address the needs of each individual tribal community Educate tribal communities on emergency preparedness Participate in community outreach & health programs
Suggestions for contacting tribes:
Establish relationships early in process and PRIOR to emergency Contact local tribe(s) through: – Tribal Health Clinic – Emergency Management Dept Identify representative(s) to get involved in MRC or to consult for local MRC activities Ask about specific cultural issues to consider when responding to an emergency Encourage tribe to consider forming a unit
NWTEMC Medical Reserve Corps
Each tribe is encouraged to participate and utilize MRC resources in their communities.
NWTEMC Medical Reserve Corps
QUESTIONS???
Roberta Losik-Welch NWTEMC – MRC Unit Director
(360) 651-3294
NWTEMC - MRC updates and NWTEMC contact information are posted to the NWTEMC website:
www.nwtemc.org