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~1 the cause, size or complexity. ~ ~ . National Response Framework (NRF) -The National Response Framework focuses on response and short-term recovery and articulates the doctrine, principles and architecture by which our nation prepares .for and responds to all-hazard disasters across ail levels of government and all sectors of communities. The NRF also focuses on preparedness and encourages a higher level of readiness across all jurisdictions. The NRF is the successor to the National Response Plan. Carolina Emer enc O erations Plan CEOP -The State lan desi ned to cover North g y p (N ) p g all natural and man-made emergencies and disasters that threaten the State. ~ North Carolina General Statute {NCGS} -State Law by applicable statute. Operational Period - A period of time set for execution of operational actions specified in the Incident Action Plan. Traditionally these periods are itutially 12 to 24 hours in length.. As the incident winds. down, they may cover longer periods of activity. ~ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Personal protective equipment is clothing or devices worn to help isolate a person from direct exposure to a hazardous material or situation. Recommended personal protective equipment is often listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Tlus can include protective clothing, respiratory protection and eye protection. ~~ Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) - An assessment of damage taken immediately following a disaster or potential disaster. Emphasis is on high-level infrastructure such as roads and power production. Public Health - A common function inmulti-hazard planning which focuses on general health concerns under emergency conditions including provisions for accomplishing those necessary actions related to disease and vector control activities. Concerns extend to sanitation and preventing contamination of food and water. Public Law (PL} -citation referring to the session of Congress enacting the law followed by a number indicating the order of that Congress' laws in which it took effect. Public Information Officer {PIO) -Official responsible for preparing and coordinating the dissemination of public information in cooperation with other responding Federal, State, and local government agencies. Also called Public Affairs Officer (PAO). Reception Center - A donations management facility established to receive specific, undesignated or unsolicited goods such as food, water, clothes and building supplies. Recovery -Activity involves assistance to return the community to normal or near-normal conditions. Short-term recovery xeturrts vital life-support systems to minimum operating EOP/GLOSSARY 9 September 2008 F-2 zoo of aos