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The team may also deploy with a public affairs (PA) representative <br /> from FLNG or the Department of Community Affairs, Division of <br /> Emergency Management (DEM) and/or a Federal Emergency <br /> Management Agency (FEMA) representative. <br /> B. To conduct the assessment mission, RIATs are organized to be <br /> highly mobile and self-sustaining. RIAT's will deploy to and operate <br /> in disaster areas using both air and ground transportation provided <br /> by the FLNG. Each RIAT will be supported by a logistic support <br /> package provided by a FLNG Ground Support Team (GST). <br /> C. State agencies and the FLNG have assets to field five (5) <br /> independent RIATs simultaneously anywhere in Florida. Should <br /> two or more disasters occur in a short span of time, air mobility <br /> allows the teams the flexibility to move rapidly from site to site. <br /> Vlll. RIAT CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS <br /> A. The Indian River County Emergency Management director, or his <br /> designee, will coordinate any request for the RIAT/RRT to deploy to <br /> Indian River County. The request will be based on identified or <br /> projected needs of the EOC or related operational area and will <br /> include the following: <br /> 1. Type of assistance requested; <br /> 2. When assistance is needed and for how long (estimated); <br /> 3. Where to report and point of contact; <br /> 4. Resource support level required; <br /> 5. A listing of hotels/motels and/or other available housing in <br /> the County for RIAT members; <br /> 6. Availability of meals, potable water, and toiletries within the <br /> community; and <br /> 7. The responsible party for RIAT expenses. <br /> B. The request will be forwarded to the State Warning Point or the <br /> State EOC if activated. Each request will be assigned an EOC <br /> mission number. If a State Mission number is assigned, it will <br /> replace the original EOC mission number. <br /> C. The Florida DEM will initiate and finalize deployment information <br /> with each team following protocol dictated in the state operation <br /> plan titled FLNG-RIAT. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex III - Page 21 <br />