Memorandum of Understanding with American Red Cross for Shelter Management
Submitted for:
Laura Govea
Department:
Emergency Management
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to enter into a Shelter Agreement with the American Red Cross for disaster relief activities and allow the use of County owned facilities as temporary refuge for disaster victims of Webb County. No fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Issue: Due to hazardous weather and other emergency conditions, Webb County citizens may need temporary shelter.
Solution: The American Red Cross offers a wide network of local and national volunteers that may be called on to assist with shelter management services as well as other relief activities. Entering a Shelter Agreement will provide Webb County with this resource as well as an option to address some of the liability that comes with opening shelters.
Result: Support from well-trained volunteers for mass care services during emergencies and disasters that may affect Webb County.