Disaster Dispatcher (remote)
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Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. Disaster Action Teams (DAT) provide emotional support, financial assistance, and information to help families begin the process of recovery. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.LeadershipTriages requests received to determine if Red Cross action is required; may decide if Red Cross will respond via DAT.Uses event triggers such as size, scope, and type of event to escalate the DAT response when necessary.Works with on-scene DAT leadership to support the response and provide technical guidance.May support and train new Duty Officers.Liaises necessary information to leadership and other stakeholdersMay be tasked with composing Initial Incident Reports (IIR) dependent upon regional processesEnsures response compliance in accordance with the DAT Standards and ProceduresMaintains close working relationship with DAT Regional Program Lead, Chapter/Territory DAT Coordinators and Regional RC Respond Application Lead to ensure responders are identified and scheduled.FunctionalDocuments incoming disaster notification and ensures their assignment as the Duty Officer in the call record in RC Respond.Manages all DAT calls and activities in RC RespondIdentifies available DAT responders and dispatches team to ensure appropriate resourcing to meet client needs.Activates Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and Public Affairs when requested.Maintains ongoing communication with all assigned responders and ensures timely updates are reflected in the RC Respond cal
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Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that......all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
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