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APPENDIX 2 TO ANNEX P COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SUMMARY The Commodity Distribution Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) establish a comprehensive framework of policy and guidance for Cabarrus County (County), municipal, and other public and private nonprofit organizations for disaster relief commodity distribution operations. The SOG details capabilities, authorities, and responsibilities. This SOG is designed for worst -case scenarios, including catastrophic events. The Commodity Distribution SOG describes a system for effective use of state and local government resources as well as private sector resources necessary to effectively distribute relief supplies. It is intended in all instances to be consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). North Carolina General Statute § 166A establishes the authority and responsibilities of the Governor, state agencies, and local government for emergency management in North Carolina. Cabarrus County Ordinance Chapter 22, Article H establishes the authority and responsibilities for emergency management within Cabarrus County. The Cabarrus County Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible to the County Manager for all emergency management activities. The Commodity Distribution SOG establishes the duties and responsibilities for County departments and agencies, municipal governments, and nongovernment and volunteer organizations that assist with emergency response operations in the County. Attachment A covers points of distribution (POD) site organization and operations. Attachment B lists the basic resources needed for each POD site Attachment C lists the POD sites in Cabarrus County. This SOG supports the tasks assigned in Annex P: Donated Goods Management to the Cabarrus County Emergency Operations Plan, February 2014. Cabarrus County EOP — Annex P — Donated Goods Management 12 Attachment number 16 F -6 Page 350