SECTION 145:10-3-3. Preliminary damage assessment

  The preliminary damage assessment (PDA) process is a mechanism used to determine the impact and magnitude of damage and the resulting unmet needs of the public sector, and the community as a whole. It is in the best interest of all parties to combine State and local personnel resources by performing a joint PDA prior to the initiation of a request, as follows:

(1)   Preassessment by the State. When an incident occurs, or is imminent, which the State official responsible for disaster operations determines may be beyond the eligible Applicant(s) capabilities to respond, the State will perform a joint PDA with the eligible Applicant.

(2)   Damage assessment teams. Damage assessment teams will be composed of at least one representative of the eligible Applicant and one representative of the State. Other State agencies, may also be asked to participate, as needed. It is the State's responsibility to coordinate the PDA and to ensure that the participants receive timely notification concerning the schedule. An OEM official will brief team members on damage criteria, the kind of information to be collected for the particular incident, and reporting requirements.

(3)   Review of findings. At the close of the PDA, OEM will consult with the eligible Applicant to discuss findings and reconcile any differences.

(4)   Exceptions. The requirements for a joint PDA may be waived for those incidents of unusual severity and magnitude that do not require field damage assessments to determine the need for supplemental State assistance under the Act, or in such other instances determined by the Director upon consultation with the eligible Applicant. It may be necessary, however, to conduct an assessment to determine unmet needs for managerial response purposes.

[Source: Added at 11 Ok Reg 4611, eff 8-26-94 (emergency); Added at 12 Ok Reg 3320, eff 8-11-95; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 859, eff 9-12-17]