The Office of Community Services has encouraged provider agencies under contract with the Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards (CSB), and/or involved in the local planning processes of the CSB to develop plans, policies, and procedures in regard to emergency and disaster preparedness. This includes, but is not limited to areas such as
- Addressing any special needs that their clientele may have during a community-wide emergency or disaster
- Staff training
- Continuity of operations
- Emergency communications
- Transportation
- Resource sharing, etc.