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Ramsey County │ Annex H: Mass Care and Shelter 28 <br />devices and specialized cots. Animal service supplies may include crates, bedding, dishes, and leashes. <br />Contact each entity early in shelter operations to obtain an updated list of available supplies. <br />• General shelter supplies: SPRCPH, municipalities, ARC, Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) <br />program <br />• Shelter supplies for diverse populations, including DAFN: SPRCPH, UASI <br />• Animal service supplies: UASI, municipalities <br />The following items, at a minimum, are needed to support the MCS function and are readily available <br />through existing stock or for purchase: <br />• Communication equipment: cell phones and radios <br />• Medical supplies: basic first aid kit, automated external defibrillator (AED) <br />• Personal protective equipment (PPE): dependent on the nature of the disaster and any <br />concurrent emergencies (such as a pandemic or high flu season); masks, gloves, goggles, and <br />sanitizer <br />• Internal and external directional signage: signs for identifying evacuation routes and directing <br />traffic and pedestrians to appropriate locations <br />• Forms and documents: a copy of this plan, including all associated forms and templates, a copy <br />of existing municipal MCS plans, a contact list containing operational partners and resource <br />suppliers <br />3.4.6 SECURITY <br />County and municipal law enforcement and reserves will be the main provider of security in shelters. <br />However, in a large event, security may need to be obtained through a contract with a private security <br />firm or through mutual aid. Low-level security may be provided by properly trained CERT volunteers. <br />3.5 Key Operational Activities <br />3.5.1 MASS CARE OPERATIONS <br />3.5.1.1 Mobilization <br />During an incident affecting the County and requiring community evacuations, the SPRCPH will conduct <br />an initial sheltering assessment in consultation with municipalities, ARC, and relevant partner <br />organizations/agencies that may own/operate the facilities, such as faith-based organizations. <br />The mobilization phase is characterized by: <br />• Notification and activation of EOC staff. <br />• Review of associated pre-developed plans, procedures, and protocols. <br />• Information gathering to create a common operating picture. <br />• Communication to identify any issues that may impact the implementation of an evacuation or <br />sheltering operation (holidays, high tourism season, roadway construction, etc.).