Buddy System Logostics

Your Catastrophe Task Force has been in the process of actively seeking ways that we can be more effective before and after a catastrophe. It is with this fact in mind, that we created the buddy system. Please continue to read about the logistics of this program. It will give an idea as to how your agency will play a role in this system.

The Way It Works
Since we can never predict where a storm may actually hit, each of your agencies will be notified (prior to and after a storm making landfall) of areas that have a high risk of potentially being hit. Upon landfall, you will be notified of any agencies that were affected by the storm. You will be given the contact information for these agencies so that you can find out what relief assistance they need (as well as define what relief assistance you can provide). Upon completion of the relief efforts, you hopefully will have established a relationship with the agency (or agencies) you have assisted. By doing so you are able to create long-lasting relationships with one another whereby you can depend on one another in times of need. The example below will better define the set up of this situation.

Example
A storm is set to make landfall around the Daytona Beach area. Three days prior to the storm making landfall, The Catastrophe Task Force will notify all Buddy System participants that the Daytona Beach area is at high risk of being severely affected by the storms. Agencies A and B are located in the Daytona Beach area and are at great risk of being affected. The storm makes landfall and destroys agency A and minimally damages B. The Catastrophe Task Force is notified that agency A has been completely destroyed and that Agency B suffered minimal damage. The Catastrophe Task Force notifies all Buddy System participants about the conditions of agencies A and B. Agency C (located in Jacksonville) now knows that agency A and B have been affected and would like to help. Agency C contacts agencies A and B to see how it can be of assistance to both agencies. They coordinate relief plans and execute them accordingly. The three agencies have now established a valuable relationship with one another.

How to Make the Buddy System Grow
If you have provided assistance to someone, please encourage them to formally join the Buddy System if they haven't already done. All they need to do is fill out this form or send an email to jodom@faia.com.