AGENCY: Department of Health. Office of Strategic Planning and Evaluation
SERIES: 16751
TITLE: Disaster planning files
DATES: 1980-1993.
ARRANGEMENT: none
DESCRIPTION: These are files used to prepare statewide plans for actions to take in emergencies. This responsibility has been transferred from this bureau to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as of 1987. The information in these files includes National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), Disaster Medical Assistance Team Organization Guide, minutes of disaster planning meetings, drafts fo NDMS Operations Plans, vulnerability analysis worksheets, hazardous materials training program materials, and correspondence and memoranda.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 03/1987
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This information documents the steps that the state would take in the event of a major emergency. As such, it has long-term value. As these plans are updated regularly, they have an administrative value of two years. Further processing by the Archives staff may be warranted to weed out less important materials.