Timeframe: Week one and two post-landfall
Module 2 Scenario
It is now two days since the hurricane hit the area. A volunteer reception center has been established, and volunteers are being signed up. Several folks have volunteered for muck and gut operations.
Key Issues:
-Understanding what Mucking and Gutting entails
-Communicating hazards that are associated with mucking and gutting
-Identifying what personal protective equipment is needed by the volunteers
Questions
Based on the information provided, participate in the discussioin concerning the issues raised in Module 2. Identify any critical issues, decisions, requirements, or questions that should be addressed at this time.
The following questions are provided as suggested subjects that you may wish to address as the discussion progresses. These questions are not meant to constitute a definitive list of concerns to be addressed, nor is there a requirement to address every question.
1. What is involved in muck and gut operations?
2. What are the hazards associated with muck and gut operations?
3. How do we protect volunteers and responders?
4. How do we train spontaneous volunteers?
5. What personal protective equipment should someone use when performing muck and gut operations?
*DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS BLOG. This blog is for instructional purposes ONLY, the following blog, titled “Muck and Gut in Gotham”, is where the next part of the exercise will take place.*
