PDAT General Procedures
 
At first appearance, these procedures appear to be limited. However, most emergencies are unique and require much flexibility in response actions. The most important things for the PDAT team to do are to assure the safe occupancy of UAA buildings, restore emergency communications, and consolidate resources to deal with the emergency.
 
1. After a disaster and after team members have taken care of personal matters, team members should muster at the UAA warehouse area. Watch for signs or placards which might indicate an alternate meeting place. Go straight to the meeting place. DO NOT go to your shop or office to pick up supplies and equipment. You can do that later.
2. Wear clothing that is suitable for the job and weather conditions (heavy boots and work clothes).
3. Bring your UAA keys with you.
4. Bring non-perishable food and beverages with you if possible.
5. Bring your cell phone and portable AM/FM or two-way radios with you if you have them.
6. Equipment and assignments will be provided to begin the post disaster assessment of UAA facilities according the the following PDAT priorities.
 

PDAT Priorities
 
1. The PDAT primary mission is to assess the building conditions and not to make repairs. While many PDAT members are qualified to make repairs, only make them if they are incidental to the primary mission and if they can be done quickly.
2. The first area to inspect will be UPD dispatch in ESB or wherever it may be located. At that time, some PDAT members may be reassigned to repair activities to get UPD dispatch up and running. For the duration of the emergency, UPD will coordinate operations from their dispatch center. Some PDAT members may be reassigned to assist UPD operations.
3. The second area will be the maintenance shops in GHB. After that area is inspected, limited equipment resource consolidation will begin (radios, vehicles, tools, supplies).
4. The next level of priorities will be dictated by the circumstances of the particular emergency.
 
 
PDAT Whistle Signals
 
1. Two long blasts indicate that individual PDAT teams should reconvene at their start point.
2. A rapid succession of short blasts indicates that someone is in trouble or needs immediate assistance. Go to the source of the sound and use caution as approaching.
3. Three long blasts indicate that all PDAT teams and individuals within hearing range should return to the muster point.
4. After and if radio communications are restored, monitor the assigned frequencies for more specific information from dispatch.