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Ramsey County │ Annex H: Mass Care and Shelter 9 • Support the reentry of impacted populations housed in mass care facilities or assist in their transition to long-term housing and recovery resources. 3.1.6 TYPES OF MASS CARE SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS Mass care service delivery points not only provide physical protection from the elements, but they also provide places of comfort and safety and should be readily accessible to those who need them. Additionally, they may serve as connections to additional services, including medical, disaster mental health, and recovery support. 3.1.6.1 Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) TEPs are defined as locations where impacted populations who have been displaced can temporarily gather in a safe location. The TEP may be the only mass care facility needed for a short-duration evacuation, or it may serve as an interim setting and entry point to congregate or non-congregate sheltering. Furthermore, TEPs allow shelter staff to begin registering individuals for shelter services which provide the Mass Care Branch with information about service needs (e.g., animal sheltering, medical support, feeding, etc.) as well as to obtain an approximate count of individuals needing shelter. Many times, evacuations are short-lived, and TEPs may be the only solution needed. TEPs may not be used in all evacuation circumstances. If sheltering is needed, transportation may be provided from TEPs to mass care facility locations. Two other types of TEPs include: • Emergency respite site. A location along an evacuation route that can support both self- transported and transportation-assisted impacted populations Respite sites may include fuel stations, restroom facilities, and should provide access to water. • Regional hub reception center (RHRC). A regional facility where impacted populations can receive assistance in identifying the most appropriate shelter location for their needs. RHRCs are typically state-run and employed during significant multi-jurisdictional, multiregional events. TEPs can be utilized to gather information (such as service needs and numbers) for the establishment of other mass care facilities and disaster animal shelters. These sites can also serve as collection points to consolidate individuals and companion animals for transport on mass transit systems to alleviate congestion on roadways. In rare cases, such as hazardous material incidents or chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) incidents, TEPs may also contain decontamination and/or mass prophylaxis stations. 3.1.6.2 Mass Care Facility A mass care facility is one where an impacted population who needs support is evaluated and can receive disaster services from government agencies and/or pre-established volunteer organizations. Meals and water are available as well as basic first aid, companion and service animal sheltering (if applicable), and dormitory services. Hygiene support and basic disaster services (e.g., counseling, financial assistance, referral) should also be available, though these are usually offered in a location separate from dormitory services. • Congregate sheltering is defined as temporary housing where individuals and households are sheltered together, usually in a large common area or areas. It is the most common type of