AGENCY: Department of Health. Office of Strategic Planning and Evaluation

SERIES: 16751
TITLE: Disaster planning files
DATES: 1980-1993.
ARRANGEMENT: none

DESCRIPTION: These are files used to prepare statewide plans for actions to take in emergencies. This responsibility has been transferred from this bureau to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as of 1987. The information in these files includes National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), Disaster Medical Assistance Team Organization Guide, minutes of disaster planning meetings, drafts fo NDMS Operations Plans, vulnerability analysis worksheets, hazardous materials training program materials, and correspondence and memoranda.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 2 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 03/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This information documents the steps that the state would take in the event of a major emergency. As such, it has long-term value. As these plans are updated regularly, they have an administrative value of two years. Further processing by the Archives staff may be warranted to weed out less important materials.

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