Once you have been called out, there are a number of things you need to do before proceeding to the GL facility:
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Communicate with your family and employer — tell them that the ESS plan has been activated and how you will maintain contact with them
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Dress casual and in layers — wear appropriate clothes for the job, season, and work
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Take your grab and go bag (See EMRG-1600 Introduction to ESS)
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Take a cell phone if you have one, wall/vehicle charger, and contact lists
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Bring ID — vest, hat, t-shirt, jacket, name tag, photo ID card (local and provincial or territorial)
Forms, templates, instructions, etc. are known as function aids and can be found in the Group Lodging Operational Guidelines (GLOG)
When you arrive on-site, all ESS responders can follow the checklist below to get started. Usually, the GL Manager will already be at the facility and the GL kit will have been located (your local authority’s ESS plan will have more details specific to your community and GL facilities):
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Sign in on (EMBC) Task Registration Form (see Resources link to GLOG)
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Confirm work assignment and find out who you report to
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Wear your ESS identification (coloured vest, name tag, local and/or provincial/territorial ID card)
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Introduce yourself to your co-workers
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Set up workstation
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Buddy up with a co-worker to watch out for each other’s well-being
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Listen for the call for the briefing and attend
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Take the time to sit down and review the function checklist and function aids (see Resources link to GLOG) for the function and/or functions you have been assigned to
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Notify your unit supervisor of any resource requirements
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Obtain equipment, supplies and required forms
