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Mission of the Communications Function
The mission of the Communications function is to provide
timely and
effective telecommunications material resources, human resources, and
expertise in support of disaster relief operations.
Principles of the Communications Function
Communication services on a disaster relief operation will be
provided based on the following principles:
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Timeliness - Communications systems will be installed as
quickly as possible on the operation
and provide the fastest means of telecommunication.
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Reliability - Regardless of the method, users will be
able to rely on the communications established.
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Confidentiality - Communications systems will provide an
environment of confidentiality for those
functions that require it.
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Effectiveness - Relief operations staff will be able to
communicate regardless of circumstances.
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Standardization - To the degree possible communication
systems will be standardized to ensure
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Want more information??
Contact your local chapter to get more information on the
Disaster Communications
activity in your local area, or for more information on the Disaster
Services Human Resources System (DSHR) to be assigned to large national
Disaster Relief Operations.
Find
the local Chapter in your area
If you are currently are a volunteer in a local chapter or
DSHR member and need
more information on Disaster Communications please call:
(703) 206-6222
or e-mail:
[email protected]
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