YOKOTAABI36-3009 — Emergency Family Assistance Center (efac)

YOKOTAABI36-3009 governs procedures for operating the Emergency Family Assistance Center during crises involving large numbers of casualties.

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  • Publication number: YOKOTAABI36-3009
  • Title: EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (EFAC)
  • Date: 2024-11-22

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It defines EFAC activation, facilities, staffing, communications, family assistance, information release, and long-term support procedures. It requires records created under the publication to be maintained and disposed of according to specified Air Force records requirements.

Topics covered

  • Emergency Family Assistance Center activation
  • Mass casualty response
  • Family assistance services
  • EFAC facilities and communications
  • Crisis information release
  • Disaster response training

Questions and answers

Who directs EFAC activation?

The 374 AW/CC, or Incident Commander directs the activation of EFAC. (paragraph 3)

How long must the EFAC remain open during the initial crisis response?

The EFAC will be open 24 hours a day during the initial crisis response period.

What identification must EFAC staff and volunteers use?

All service provider staff and volunteers should be clearly identified with a badge.

Who must clear information released about the disaster?

EFAC personnel will release no information regarding the disaster without clearance from 374 AW/PA.

How often must EFAC operations be exercised?

The Director will ensure that EFAC staff are trained in disaster response and that EFAC operations are exercised at least annually. (paragraph 3)

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