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Official's Guide to Disasters During the immediate recovery phase, the County and municipalities may be able to provide drinking water, food, emergency shelter, and ice through local and state resources. OCES normally does not provide batteries, flashlights, generators, sandbags, and medicine, but these items might be purchased through retail establishments. These items normally should be included in your personal disaster kits before a disaster or incident occurs. It is best for residents to have enough basic supplies on hand prior to an emergency to be self-sufficient for 72 hours. The coordination of the cost-recovery process during and after a disaster will be handled by Orange County Emergency Services to limit confusion, but elected officials can aid the process by assuring that the following vital documents are consistently maintained: • Original plans and drawings for all County facilities • Cost data from any recent improvements or additions • Copies of all applicable codes and standards • Pre-event photographs FEMA provides individual assistance by helping citizens apply for low-cost loans from the Small Business Administration, providing temporary housing, and providing some grants to replace items not covered by insurance. One of the most important contributions that elected officials can make is to point your constituents in the • right direction for the information they need, whether it is a FEMA tele- registration number or a disaster field office, or to volunteer opportunities with debris removal or other cleanup activities. If you have a constituent who has a special need for items or services, contact the EOC (919-245-6150), not 911. • Emergency Management Cycle Page 3.5 Version Date-April 9, 2012 I I