atlas coalition introduction brief
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Atlas Coalition
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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Mission & Concept
MISSION: The Atlas Coalition bring individuals and communities together through education, preparedness and collaboration. We offer humble service to deliver relief and recovery aid during unexpected hardship, by enabling neighbors to connect with and assist neighbors.
CONCEPT: The Atlas Coalition (AC) empowers local volunteers through training, networking, technology and access to resources in order to enhance individual preparedness and crisis management. The National AC staff leverages existing volunteer networks to create an integrated yet decenteralized relief organization that maximize member skills and interest. Web based technology as well as traditional mediums of communication are employed to aid in rapid identification and validation of requirements followed by the collection, transportation and distribution of resources in coordination with other relief organizations and civil authorities. AC volunteers may coordinate relief locally, deploy into the crisis area to support or provide relief from their local areas. AC focuses on supporting the longer term needs of citizens effected by crisis by constant assessment and feedback through local members. Finally, AC solicits for donations and victim relief through demonstrated actions and, when appropriate, local, regional and national media.
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Guiding Principles
• Develop and leverage network of affiliated groups (+) to provide localized relief when and where needed.
• Attempt to fill niche needs, avoid duplication and maximize resources• Function as decentralized as possible with as much autonomy as possible• Develop systems and procedures that work equally well at the local or
national level (decentralized)• Network groups and resources to meet requirements • Do not become a burden or hindrance to other relief organizations • Leverage technology as much as possible but build redundant capabilities• Attempt to retain interest and support long after crisis in order to meet
enduring needs• Maintaining credibility throughout any activity is critical• Maintain strong internal and external communication and information
programs during all operations
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Operations
1. Atlas Coalition members will not be a burden on others
2. Atlas Coalition groups and affiliates will aid our fellow citizens during local* crisis or disasters.
3. Atlas Coalition groups and affiliates will support other “out of area*” groups during crisis and or disasters in their areas.
Civil CollapseLocal CrisisOut of Area SupportRoutine Life
Today • No crisis• No requirement• Full Civil Authority
• No threat to AC per • Preparedness• Training & Education
Hurricane Katrina
• Crisis in another area• Moderate requirement • Support Civil Authority
• No threat to AC per • Coordinate support for another area
Texas Fires (2011)
• Crisis in local area • Large requirement • Augment Civil Authority
• Possible threat to AC per • Receive & coordinate support from other areas
Katrina in New Orleans
• Full crisis • Huge requirement • Loss of Civil Authority
• Threat to AC per• No external support
* Reference Terms Slide
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Preparedness
Awareness
Preparedness
Network
Aid
9/12 Project Groups / Oak Initiative Tea Party Groups
Church / Civic Groups GBTV / other media sources
Friends & Neighbors
Events Training
Education
Link groups
Self Sufficiency• Food & Water • Medical • Financial • Communications• Information
Link resources
Link individuals
Maintain network
Skill Identification
Mobilize Collaborate
Support Relief
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Local Concept
Local Atlas Coalition Leaders network with their communities (know and be known by religious groups, civic organizations and civil authorities)
Aid in preparation (all forms)
Network with Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) groups
During disaster, reach out to local groups providing aid
Coach / aid local groups identify and link with resources
Coach / aid local groups with longer term project management
Enable local groups provide long term sustained support to their communities
Pre-Relief Concept
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Churches
Civic Organizations
Other
GovernmentResources
CorporateResources
Atlas Coalition
Collaboration
Resources
Private / Donated Resources
Requirements
Networking
Training
Knowledge Regulations
Available Resources Volunteers
Collaboration
Funding
Relief Concept
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Atlas Coalition
Collaboration
Atlas Coalition
Collaboration
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Atlas Coalition Structure
Food
Communications
Medical
VolunteerManagement
Shelter
Information
Collaboration
Donations
Financial Management
Transportation
Collaboration & Outreach
IT & SystemsManagement
Crisis Management
Legal & Administration
PR &Information
Storage
Delivery
Security
Corp Sponsor
Admin
Tax Deduct
Logistics Management
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Local Leader
PreparednessSpecialist
Collaboration Administrator
OutreachSpecialist
MedicalCoordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Training Coordinator
DonationSpecialist
VolunteerCoordinator
CommunicationsSpecialist
InformationAnalyst
VolunteerCoordination
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Crisis Management Tasks
Awareness ALERTMobilization Deployment Sustainment
Recruiting EducationSkill IdentificationTraining CertificationLeadership SOPsC2 / Ops CommunicationsLogisticsEvacuation Plans Rehearsals Outreach Information
Initial Survey Assessment Identify needs (Req)Validate needs Establish Networks Decide on level of supportEstablish C2 & Communications Establish Areas of Responsibility (AOR) Identify Skill sets required Identify Life Support Req Identify Log & Distro SitesAssess RiskDevelop Incident Response Plans Deploy support team(s) Accept & direct VolunteersCoordinate response Collaborate Inform Accept & direct Logistics
Identify requirements Identify capabilities Determine level of supportCoordinate delivery of sptFollow up & Assess
Close out Log sitesRedeploy Volunteers
Conduct AARs Update SOPs Refine procedures
Long term threat reduction & Preparedness
ResponsePreparedness RecoveryMitigation
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Structure
Local Leader
County Leader
Area Coordinators
State Coordinators
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Disaster Area
Relief Zone
Support Zone
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Atlas Collaboration Tool
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Atlas Collaboration Tool
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Atlas Collaboration Tool
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Atlas Collaboration Tool
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Atlas Collaboration Tool
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Web Site: http://atlascoalition.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atlascoalition
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/atlascoalition
Collaborate: https://atlascoalition.crowdmap.com/admin/dashboard
Maria Acosta(512) 917-6630 [email protected]
Scott Riggs(512) [email protected]
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Atlas Coalition
Questions
Neighbors Helping Neighbors