Positions
Informs law enforcement personnel of the rules contained in the shelter resident information sheet concerning alcohol, weapons, and drugs
What is Security
Every employee should have one of these in their car or some where handy in case they are called to an emergency shelter
Emergency Preparedness Kit
At least one of these should be listed in LTS so the agency may reach you in case of emergency
This information has to be reported to EOC hourly
What is the Shelter Census
This famous Newport News Resident has a library named in their honor
Who is Pearl Bailey
Provides the Shelter Manager with the census count
What is Personnel
Our bodies are mostly made of this substance which should be the number one item in your Emergency Shelter Kit.
What is water
Flooding, Fire, Being too hot or too cold could result in this
What is Shelter Activation
These Uniformed Personnel should be part of every shelter operation
Who is the Sheriff's Office
This famous Newport News resident was recently honored for her 100th birthday
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
Inputs evacuee information into EWA Phoenix
What is Data Entry
Linus carried this item around for security. It should be in your kit for comfort as well.
What is a blanket
Shelter duty is part of all job descriptions with the Department of Human Services. This makes participation in shelter events....
What is Mandatory
These types of service animals are allowed in the shelter
What are dogs, and miniature ponies
Before becoming a Hookie, this famous NFL player, roamed the halls of Warwick High School (one of our shelter sites)
Who is Michael Vick
Does Inventory and inspects all equipment for the shelter
What is Supply
You can never have too much of this personal hygiene product. It's better than using newspapers and leaves!!.
What is toilet paper
This program officially replaced City Watch as the notification system for Emergency Sheltering
What is Everbridge
Pets which are not service animals will have to be placed here?
What is an animal shelter
She was the first woman and first black person elected to the Newport News City Council. She later became Mayor of Newport News.
Who is Jessie Rattley
Provides Administrative Supervision and support for all functions of the shelter
Who is the Shelter Manager
This may be made available in the cafeteria, but it will never be like your own
What is food or snacks
This is the hub for all emergency operations for the City of Newport News
What is the EOC
When shelter residents leave and come back into the shelter, they must go through this process
What is check in/check out
President Barrack Obama spoke at this Newport News Landmark
What is the Victory Arch