Summary of Site Selection Considerations
for the Family Assistance Center

• Site selection factors.
  • Type of disaster event and number of fatalities.

  • Location in relation to the disaster site and the morgue.

  • Availability of a neutral, nonreligious site (e.g., hotel, school).

  • Needs of the many participating agencies.

• Availability of facility—immediate and long term.

• Infrastructure.

  • Electrical power.

  • Telephone service.

  • A sufficient number of toilets.

  • Controlled heat/air conditioning, water, and sewage.

  • Adequate parking.

  • Security options.

  • Disability accommodations.

• Space and floor plan. Accommodate the performance of many functions and delivery of services. Space should be provided for
  • Operations center and administrative offices.

  • Large general assembly room with a public address system.

  • Reflection room.

  • Death notification rooms.

  • Counseling rooms.

  • Medical area.

  • Reception area.

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