Responsibilities:

1. Establish communication channels between agencies and officials.

2. Coordinate evacuation and shelter operations for displaced residents.

3. Allocate critical resources (e.g., water, food, medical supplies) based on need.

Key Information:

• Current shelters are at 80% capacity and may not meet demand.

• Roads leading to rural areas are flooded, delaying supply deliveries.

• You have a limited budget and must prioritize where resources go first.

Focus Questions for Your Group:

1. How will you coordinate effectively with other agencies?

2. What is your strategy for ensuring shelter capacity and resource distribution?

3. What long-term improvements can you make to your disaster response system?

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee evacuations and ensure public safety in flooded areas.

2. Prevent theft, looting, and other crimes in evacuated areas.

3. Assist with traffic control and maintaining order at emergency shelters.

Key Information:

• Some residents are refusing to evacuate, putting themselves at risk.

• There are reports of theft in evacuated neighborhoods.

• Traffic congestion is delaying emergency responders.

Focus Questions for Your Group:

1. How will you enforce evacuations while respecting residents’ rights?

2. What strategies can you use to maintain order and prevent crime?

3. How can you improve public safety protocols for future disasters?

Responsibilities:

1. Communicate with the public to provide updates and maintain trust.

2. Make tough decisions about funding and resource allocation.

3. Plan for long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Key Information:

• Public frustration is mounting due to slow response times and lack of information.

• Local budgets are strained, and you may need to request state or federal aid.

• Business owners are demanding quick action to reopen their shops.

Focus Questions for Your Group:

1. How will you communicate effectively to reduce public frustration?

2. What funding sources or partnerships can you pursue to support recovery?

3. What policies can you implement to build a more resilient community?

Responsibilities:

1. Provide financial and logistical support to local agencies.

2. Ensure compliance with state and federal disaster response requirements.

3. Help coordinate long-term recovery efforts across jurisdictions.

Key Information:

• Federal disaster relief funds are available, but require detailed damage assessments.

• There is a shortage of trained personnel to deploy immediately.

• Nearby states are offering mutual aid but have limited capacity.

Focus Questions for Your Group:

1. How can you quickly mobilize resources to assist local agencies?

2. What role can mutual aid agreements play in the response?

3. What state or federal programs can strengthen local resiliency for future disasters?