ID
9-508-1198
Name
Mass Evacuee Support Team
Status
Published
Version
1.4
Updated
5/15/2024 4:12:33 PM
Original Release
11/07/2017
Last Major Release
 
Description
The Mass Evacuee Support Team provides coordination and functional support for mass care and emergency assistance-related activities at individual mass evacuee support sites
Resource Category
Mass Care Services
Primary Core Capability
Mass Care Services
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Team
Overall Function
The Mass Evacuee Support Team: 1. Determines the strategic method for providing mass evacuee support 2. Compiles, analyzes and disseminates mass evacuee-related information used to facilitate the rapid, efficient and safe evacuation of threatened populations, including unaccompanied minors, people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs, household pets and service and assistance animals 3. Coordinates with other agencies, groups or entities that support the evacuation effort, to include non-governmental organizations and the private sector 4. Assists in identifying and filling staffing, material and equipment gaps at mass evacuee support sites 5. Tracks and reports on mass evacuee support activities at mass evacuee sites
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this team, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment 2. Order evacuation teams, such as an Incident Management Team, separately
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Minimum Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 15
Type 23
Management And Oversight Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – NIMS Type 1 Mass Evacuee Support Team Leader
Type 21 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 2 Mass Evacuee Support Team Leader
SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAM1. Staffing levels are for the initial team; adjust staffing as necessary to maintain span of control during operations 2. Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable law specifies. This may include: a. A background check completed within the past 12 months b. A sex-offender registry check c. A local, state and national driving and criminal history
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1 – NIMS Type 1 Mass Evacuee Registration and Tracking Specialist 1 – NIMS Type 1 Mass Care Specialist
Type 21 – NIMS Type 1 Mass Evacuee Registration and Tracking Specialist 1 – NIMS Type 1 Mass Care Specialist
Evacuees Capacity Per SiteThe number of evacuees per site, per day defines service capacity
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11,500 or more
Type 2Fewer than 1,500
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment Per Team MemberPPE 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
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Electronics and Communications Equipment Per Team MemberEquipment needed to meet mission objectives and scalable based on number of personnel needed
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 21. Laptop with internet connectivity 2. Cellular or land telephone
993
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS, 509: Mass Care Specialist
FEMA, NIMS, 509: Mass Evacuee Registration and Tracking Specialist
FEMA, NIMS, 509: Mass Evacuee Support Team Leader
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.4 5/15/2024 4:12:33 PM PDF
1.3 5/8/2024 8:34:13 PM PDF
1.2 11/18/2019 4:42:32 PM PDF
1.1 9/28/2018 5:07:48 PM PDF
1.0 11/7/2017 2:42:37 PM PDF