Agenda - City of Santa Monica

ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS COORDINATOR
SUPERVISOR:
EOC Logistics Section Chief
GENERAL DUTIES:
The EOC AFN Coordinator is a member of the Logistics Section Staff and is responsible
for making recommendations on issues related to persons with disabilities and others
with Access and Functional Needs (AFN) in Santa Monica. This position will work with
EOC General Staff as needed to ensure that the Sections address and coordinate
response and recovery functions as they relate to and affect people with disabilities and
others with access and functional needs in accordance with the Americans with
Disability Act (ADA), the California State Emergency Plan as well as the City’s Multi
Hazard Functional Emergency Plan. When the EOC is activated, the AFN Coordinator
will report to the EOC Logistics Section Chief to provide an overall safety oversight.
AFN Coordinator is responsible for working with and assisting EOC General Staff on
issues related to AFN.
Work with EOC General Staff as needed to ensure that the Sections address and
coordinate response and recovery functions as they relate to AFN in accordance
with the ADA, the California State Emergency Plan as well as the Santa Monica
Multi Hazard Functional Emergency Plan.
Maintain and monitor situation reports and the EOC Action Plan for potential issues
affecting the AFN community.
Work with Management Section regarding public information and outreach to AFN
community. This includes the content and means of delivery of public safety and
emergency alerting and warning messages.
Work with the EOC Care and Shelter Branch on any AFN needs and issues.
Work with the EOC Transportation Branch on any AFN needs and issues.
Review the EOC Action Plan for AFN implications.
Maintain Unit Log
READ ENTIRE CHECKLIST AT START-UP AND
AT BEGINNING OF EACH SHIFT
Activation
CHECKLIST
Check in upon arrival at the EOC.
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