Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B--
a. 2. C. In Addition, Describe the State Policies and Procedures to Provide Rapid Responses in Cases of Natural Disasters Including Coordination with Fema and Other Entities.
Current Narrative:
In the event of a natural or other disaster, the state initiates an emergency protocol, and the Rapid Response team mobilizes and convenes an emergency team. If the disaster has affected operations of the workforce agency itself, an established Continuity of Operations plan and communication protocol is initiated. The emergency team coordinates with FEMA, local entities, and partners to identify the impact of the disaster, the demographics, and the needs of those affected and the resources available to conduct outreach and deliver needed services to impacted individuals. Assistance includes access to UI or disaster unemployment assistance, support for mobile one–stop units, demographic information gathering for potential emergency grant applications and coordination with FEMA, Red Cross or other disaster response organizations. State and local area rapid response providers work closely with other state and local agencies and other critical partners through an established strategic planning process to ensure effective and immediate responses.