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/!*D*ut*", TTAIIAGEfr]ETITVxtrntascouvrY KITTITAS COUNry CEMP resources to affected areas. Reception and integration centers provide reception, integration, onward movement, and accountability for out-of-state resources. B. Emergency Worker Program/Liabitity Protection RCW 38.52 authorizes the use of emergency workers as outlined in state law. "Emergency Worker" is defined in RCW 38.52.010 while provisions addressing the registration, use, classification and coverage of emergency workers are addressed by RCW 38.52.180, RCW 38.52.310 and WAC 118.04. The WA State EOC (SEOC) will assign an lncident Number to a localjurisdiction any time they declare a disaster. lf the state declares a state of emergency, or a disaster, then all counties that are impacted may be included under the same number. This number will be used through the response and recovery phases of the incident. When an lncident Number has been obtained there is some coverage for injuries and loss of equipment of registered "Emergency Workers". Equipment and vehicles should only be used by trained, qualified personnel. Personal property not relevant to the mission will not be considered for compensation coverage. Skilled/trained volunteers are a vital resource during an incident, becoming a "force multiplier" to existing capabilities. Under Chapter 118-04 WAC, the County-or the other local government under whose direction the volunteer is operating-must register volunteers in the State's Emergency Worker Program. After the County requests and receives a state mission number from the State Emergency Operations Officers, state government assumes liability for injuries or damages that a registered volunteer emergency worker experiences when on duty. The State may also assume liability for the damages to a volunteer's personal property, if used during their assignment. Claims of injuries or damage have regulated processes and procedures for reimbursing the volunteer or their beneficiary. Registered volunteer emergency workers undergo background checks. They may receive training for specific mission assignments before or during an incident. Volunteers may help with search and rescue, damage assessment, shelter management, staffing assignments in the EOC, or other roles, as assigned. Documenting volunteer hours and their assignments has additional significance during emergencies and major disasters. The entity directing a volunteer can assign a monetary value to the volunteer's documented time and expertise, which the County can use towards the required non-federal cost share necessary for communities to receive federalfinancial assistance. C. Demobilization The response is rapidly transitioning from the emergency response phase to a planned recovery effort. The demobilization of incident resources must be conducted in an efficient and safe manner and shall not interfere with ongoing incident operations. Demobilization ensures that November 2024 1 BASIC PLAN Page 54 of 63