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CABARRUS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN ANNEX P DONATED GOODS MANAGEMENT C I. PURPOSE This annex describes the management of goods and services that are donated for relief of county residents in the aftermath of emergency situations. This will include the collection of donated goods from the residents of Cabarrus County for relief in other affected areas outside of the county. II. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS A. Situation 1. Historically, persons not directly affected by emergencies are eager to rendex aid to victims through donations of money, goods, and services. 2. Lack of an organized system of management for the receipt, identif cation, organization and distribution of donated goods and services will result in confusion and loss of resources. 3. It is essential that the public receive timely information on the types and amount of items required and the locations of donation sites. 4. At the national level, several organizations have established telephone numbers to provide information on disaster relief. These organizations include FEMA, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management will also establish a donations information center if necessary. 5. The management and administration of the donated goods program requires suitable facilities, materials handling equipment, and trained personnel. The Emergency Management Coordinator and his staff will coordinate the distribution of donated goods to respond to identified needs. 6. When citizens of the county wish to assist the victims of emergencies elsewhere, the county government will coordinate the collection, packaging, and shipment of goods to a distribution point in the affected area. B. Assumptions 1. Existing supplies and service capability are insufficient to meet local needs during an emergency situation. E4P/ANNEX P 1 September 2008 F-2 248 of 408 r ~< J i] I C fl i~ !~ i C i~