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  • Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Modules
    • Module 1: Reception Centre Services
    • Module 2: Reception Centre Structure
    • Module 3: Working in a Reception Centre
  • Summary
  • Resources

Reception Centre Kit

In the pre-planning stage, the ESS team will have put together a kit for each RC. Ideally, there would be one RC kit within each RC. In some communities, however, one mobile RC kit is shared between the RCs. The mobile kit would likely be located off-site and at a central location such as a municipal hall, fire hall, or school. During an event that would require an RC opening, the RC Manager would be responsible for making arrangements for the delivery of the kit to the RC.

Contents

Possible contents for RC kits include:

  • ESS Identification

    • Colour coded vests (e.g., orange for Operations Section Chief and personnel)
    • Name tags with first name only and blank name tags
  • Sign Set

    • Large signs to identify the service areas (e.g., RC outdoor sign, Information, Emotional Support, etc.)
    • A sign reminding to protect the privacy of evacuees (e.g., To protect the privacy of evacuees within this reception centre, please DO NOT use video recording devices or photography devices of any kind including cell phone cameras. Thank you.)
  • Stationary Items

    • Office items (e.g., pens, pads of paper, filing boxes, etc.)
  • Equipment

    • Flashlights, cones, AM/FM radio, extension cords, batteries, solar powered calculator, 24-hour clock, pre-printed, laminated numbering system with ESS logo on the back, request flags (used by Registration and Referrals Workers to get the attention of a supervisor or a runner, which saves a lot of arm-waving and noise), etc.

     

  • First Aid

    • Various sized bandages, gauze, cold packs, etc. or a basic or level 1 first aid kit
  • Miscellaneous

    • Supplier list with contact numbers, hand sanitizer or wipes, disposable gloves, plastic barrier tape, a few pairs of flip flops, etc.
  • Function Checklists & Function Aids

    • These forms, templates, function aids and checklists can be found in the RCOG in the ‘Tools’ section of the Resources page of this website

Module 3 Menu

  • Module 3: Working in a Reception Centre
    • ESS Call Out
    • Reporting to Work
      • First-In
    • Reception Centre Set-Up
      • Reception Centre Kit
      • Function/Service Areas
      • Registration & Referrals Area Set-Up
      • Sample Floor Plan – Minimal Services
      • Sample Floor Plan – Full Services
    • Guidelines for Working in a Reception Centre
    • Directing Arrivals at the Reception Centre
    • Demobilizing
    • Module 3 Summary

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