Labor Mobilization Project (1981). Extended Period. Addendum.
Abstract
The Labor Mobilization Project, after research and successful table-top exercises in various parts of the state of Washington, demonstrates that: The same factors which influence the involvement of labor in civil defense in large, densly populated counties in Washington, such as King and Snohomish Counties, come into play in smaller, rural areas; Labor and other private sector resources can be available to assist local governments in disasters in less populated, rural areas; An effective ongoing communication between the various groups in the private sector and government is a prerequisite. For this, the private sector should be involved in the planning and decision making process for emergencies; The Labor Mobilization Plan, to involve these groups, consists of an assessment team and a call out mechanism; and The assessment team is a pre-assigned and trained team of federal, state, local government, labor, contractors, and community services representatives. The team's joint and professional nature assures quick, reliable, and accurate assessments of manpower and equipment needs and a communications link to these groups. Resources needed are tapped through call out lists of key contact names from the above groups. The plan has been endorsed by the National Building and Construction Trades Council. Cooperation from Labor and other private sector groups has been excellent. In the pilot areas, labor has entered into agreements with King County and the City of Seattle for cooperation in emergencies. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA103583
Entities
People
- Jill Peterson
- Rick S. Bender
- Usha Jayaraman
- William M. Lokey