ID
9-508-1185
Name
Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Task Force
Status
Published
Version
1.4
Updated
5/20/2024 1:25:34 PM
Original Release
11/07/2017
Last Major Release
Description
The Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Task Force coordinates distribution of critical commodities to the public during and after an emergency. The DES Task Force supports all fixed-site and mobile distribution efforts to ensure coordination among emergency supplies providers
Resource Category
Mass Care Services
Primary Core Capability
Mass Care Services
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Task Force
Overall Function
The DES Task Force:
1. Helps identify gaps in categories, quantities and locations of emergency supplies in the community
2. Determines strategic distribution methods to fill those gaps
3. Identifies the type and quantity of Mobile Distribution, Drive-Through Point of Distribution (POD) and Pedestrian POD teams necessary
4. Ensures that teams deploy to assigned locations
5. Liaises with the Logistics Section, the Donations Coordination Task Force and commercial retailers to ensure coordinated emergency supply distribution
6. Coordinates with public information and external affairs staff to inform the public of distribution operations
7. Identifies sources of supplies and ensures their delivery to distribution operation locations
8. Monitors burn rates and coordinates resupply
9. Maintains accurate information about distribution locations and their hours of operation
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this task force, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment
2. Requestor provides work space, transportation/vehicles, communication capability, equipment and supplies
| Supporting Core Capabilities |
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| None |
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| Component | Notes | |||||||
| Minimum Personnel Per Team | Not Specified |
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| Management And Oversight Personnel Per Team | Not Specified |
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| SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAM | 1. The PIO Liaison and Logistics Section Liaison are not NIMS typed positions. 2. Liaisons are either members of the DES Task Force or members of the Logistics Section. 3. Request additional staff as necessary. |
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| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment Per Team Member | PPE is mission specific and may vary by working environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves and masks |
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| Electronics and Communications Equipment Per Team | Consider alternate forms of communication, such as satellite phones, based on the mission assignment and task force needs. |
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| Notes |
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| References |
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| Reference |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Task Force Leader |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Distribution of Emergency Supplies (DES) Team Leader |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Donated Goods Warehouse Management Team |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Donated Goods Warehouse Management Team Leader |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Donations Coordination Task Force |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Donations Coordination Task Force Leader |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Donations Specialist |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Drive-Through Point of Distribution Team |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Mass Care Specialist |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Mobile Distribution Team |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Pedestrian Point of Distribution Team |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Public Information Officer |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: State Mass Care Coordinator |
| FEMA, NIMS 509: Volunteer Agency Liaison |
| FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
| American Red Cross, Bulk Distribution Handbook, 2013 |
| Published Versions | ||
| Version | Publish Date | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 5/20/2024 1:25:34 PM | |
| 1.4 | 5/20/2024 1:24:47 PM | |
| 1.3 | 4/24/2024 5:36:28 PM | |
| 1.2 | 11/15/2019 5:29:22 PM | |
| 1.1 | 9/28/2018 5:07:34 PM | |
| 1.0 | 11/7/2017 2:34:37 PM | |