Common use of Disaster and Emergency Response Plan Clause in Contracts

Disaster and Emergency Response Plan. The Contractor must maintain at all times a written disaster and emergency response plan, policies and procedures to address internal and external emergencies and disasters that include, but are not limited to acts of nature (such as flood, hurricane, fires, and tornadoes), chemical or hazardous material spills, critical equipment failure, weapons of mass destruction events, and acts of terrorism. In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation or quarantine, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the safety and placement of all children in its care. All staff and subcontractors of the Contractor must be aware of the disaster plan requirements and be prepared to fulfill their role in executing the plan. The disaster and emergency response plan and procedures must address the following: Mandatory evacuation if directed by local officials; Emergency evacuation; Disaster planning training for all staff and caregivers; Arrangements for adequate provision of: Staffing; Shelter; Food; Transportation; Medication; Supplies; Emergency Equipment; and Services. Identification, location and tracking of children; Protection and/or recovery of children’s records (including electronic records); The provision of regular and crisis-response services to children during and after a disaster, including: Methods for ensuring that services such as, but not limited to, crisis counseling are provided to meet the crisis-related needs of the children in care during and after the disaster; Methods for ensuring that medical services are provided to children throughout the disaster. Such services include, but are not limited to, providing children with medication as prescribed (including insulin and asthma-related treatments), emergency care, and medical care for children with Primary Medical Needs (as defined in Attachment B); and Plans for maintaining the services, as required by a court order and/or the child’s service plan, for the children in care after the disaster. viii. Communication with DFPS and CPS, including: Identifying (name, telephone numbers) two emergency contacts designated by the Contractor who will be available to DFPS at all times in the event of an emergency or disaster; Contacting CPS to provide information on the location and condition of children in care who have been evacuated as soon as the children reach their evacuation destination by contacting CPS through one of the following methods: During times when mass evacuation of part of Texas is anticipated, DFPS will enable an online reporting feature on the DFPS public website at xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.

Disaster and Emergency Response Plan. The Contractor must maintain at all times a written disaster and emergency response plan, policies and procedures to address internal and external emergencies and disasters that include, but are not limited to acts of nature (such as flood, hurricane, fires, and tornadoes), chemical or hazardous material spills, critical equipment failure, weapons of mass destruction events, and acts of terrorism. In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation or quarantine, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the safety and placement of all children in its care. All staff and subcontractors Subcontractors of the Contractor must be aware of the disaster plan requirements and be prepared to fulfill their role in executing the plan. The disaster and emergency response plan and procedures must address the following: Mandatory evacuation if directed by local officials; Emergency evacuation; Emergency response; Disaster planning training for all staff and caregiversCaregivers; Arrangements for adequate provision of: Staffing; Shelter; Food; Transportation; Medication; Supplies; Emergency Equipment; and Emergency Services. Contact information for the Child’s Caseworker and the Caseworker’s supervisor; Identification, location and tracking of children; Protection and/or recovery of children’s records and important paperwork (including electronic records, placement information, medical authorizations, Medicaid cards, STAR Health cards, and Education Portfolio); The provision of regular and crisis-response services to children during and after a disaster, including: Methods for ensuring that services such as, but not limited to, crisis counseling are provided to meet the crisis-related needs of the children in care during and after the disaster; Methods for ensuring that medical services are provided to children throughout the disaster. Such services include, but are not limited to, providing children with medication as prescribed (including insulin and asthma-related treatments), emergency care, and medical care Medical Care for children with Primary Medical Needs (as defined in Attachment B); and Plans for maintaining the services, as required by a court order and/or the childChild’s service planService Plan, for the children in care after the disaster. viii. Communication with DFPS and CPS, including: Identifying (name, telephone numbers) two emergency contacts designated by the Contractor who will be available to DFPS at all times in the event of an emergency or disaster; Contacting CPS to provide information on the location and condition of children in care who have been evacuated as soon as the children reach their evacuation destination by contacting CPS through one of the following methods: During times when mass evacuation of part of Texas is anticipated, DFPS will enable an online reporting feature on the DFPS public website at xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxat: xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xx.