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3. Mission & Concept
MISSION: The Atlas Coalition bring individuals and communities together
through education, preparedness and collaboration. We offer humble service
to deliver relief and recovery aid during unexpected hardship, by enabling
neighbors to connect with and assist neighbors.
CONCEPT: The Atlas Coalition (AC) empowers local volunteers through
training, networking, technology and access to resources in order to enhance
individual preparedness and crisis management. The National AC staff
leverages existing volunteer networks to create an integrated yet
decenteralized relief organization that maximize member skills and interest.
Web based technology as well as traditional mediums of communication are
employed to aid in rapid identification and validation of requirements followed
by the collection, transportation and distribution of resources in coordination
with other relief organizations and civil authorities. AC volunteers may
coordinate relief locally, deploy into the crisis area to support or provide relief
from their local areas. AC focuses on supporting the longer term needs of
citizens effected by crisis by constant assessment and feedback through local
members. Finally, AC solicits for donations and victim relief through
demonstrated actions and, when appropriate, local, regional and national
media.
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4. Guiding Principles
• Develop and leverage network of affiliated groups (+) to provide localized
relief when and where needed.
• Attempt to fill niche needs, avoid duplication and maximize resources
• Function as decentralized as possible with as much autonomy as possible
• Develop systems and procedures that work equally well at the local or
national level (decentralized)
• Network groups and resources to meet requirements
• Do not become a burden or hindrance to other relief organizations
• Leverage technology as much as possible but build redundant capabilities
• Attempt to retain interest and support long after crisis in order to meet
enduring needs
• Maintaining credibility throughout any activity is critical
• Maintain strong internal and external communication and information
programs during all operations
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5. Operations
1. Atlas Coalition members will not be a burden on others
2. Atlas Coalition groups and affiliates will aid our fellow citizens during
local* crisis or disasters.
3. Atlas Coalition groups and affiliates will support other “out of area*”
groups during crisis and or disasters in their areas.
Routine Life Out of Area Support Local Crisis Civil Collapse
Today Hurricane Katrina Texas Fires (2011) Katrina in New Orleans
• No crisis • Crisis in another area • Crisis in local area • Full crisis
• No requirement • Moderate requirement • Large requirement • Huge requirement
• Full Civil Authority • Support Civil Authority • Augment Civil Authority • Loss of Civil Authority
• No threat to AC per • No threat to AC per • Possible threat to AC per • Threat to AC per
• Preparedness • Coordinate support for • Receive & coordinate • No external support
• Training & Education another area support from other areas
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* Reference Terms Slide

6. Preparedness
Aid Support
Relief
Collaborate
Network Mobilize
Maintain network
Link resources
Link groups
Preparedness Link individuals
Skill Identification
Education Self Sufficiency
Training • Food & Water
Events
• Medical
Awareness • Financial
Friends & Neighbors
• Communications
GBTV / other media sources • Information
Church / Civic Groups
Tea Party Groups
9/12 Project Groups / Oak Initiative 6

7. Local Concept
 Local Atlas Coalition Leaders network with their communities (know and
be known by religious groups, civic organizations and civil authorities)
 Aid in preparation (all forms)
 Network with Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) groups
 During disaster, reach out to local groups providing aid
 Coach / aid local groups identify and link with resources
 Coach / aid local groups with longer term project management
 Enable local groups provide long term sustained support to their
communities
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8. Pre-Relief Concept
Networking Knowledge Collaboration Regulations
Training Available Resources Volunteers Funding
Government Civic Organizations
Resources
Atlas Coalition
Private / Donated
Other
Resources
Collaboration Churches
Corporate
Resources
Resources Requirements
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9. Relief Concept
Atlas Coalition
Collaboration
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Atlas Coalition
Collaboration
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10. Atlas Coalition Structure
Volunteer Volunteer
IT & Systems Management Coordination
Management Security
Communications Volunteer Crisis
Coordinator Management
Communications Training
PR & Specialist Coordinator Shelter
Information Local
Leader Food
Logistics
Admin Social Media Storage
Management
Coordinator Collaboration Preparedness
Administrator Specialist Delivery
Medical
Information Coordinator
Collaboration Analyst Transportation
Donation Outreach
Information $ Specialist Specialist
Medical
Donations Collaboration
Financial & Outreach
Legal & Corp Sponsor
Management
Administration Tax
Deduct
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11. Crisis Management Tasks
Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery
Long term threat Awareness Initial Survey Assessment Identify requirements
reduction & ALERT Identify needs (Req) Identify capabilities
Preparedness Mobilization Validate needs Determine level of support
Deployment Establish Networks Coordinate delivery of spt
Sustainment Decide on level of support Follow up & Assess
Establish C2 & Communications
Recruiting Establish Areas of Responsibility Close out Log sites
Education (AOR) Redeploy Volunteers
Skill Identification Identify Skill sets required
Training Identify Life Support Req Conduct AARs
Certification Identify Log & Distro Sites Update SOPs
Leadership Assess Risk Refine procedures
SOPs Develop Incident Response Plans
C2 / Ops Deploy support team(s)
Communications Accept & direct Volunteers
Logistics Coordinate response
Evacuation Plans Collaborate
Rehearsals Inform
Outreach Accept & direct Logistics
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12. Structure
State Coordinators
Local Leader Area Coordinators
County Leader
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13. Support Zone
Relief Zone
Disaster Area
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15. Atlas Collaboration Tool
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16. Atlas Collaboration Tool
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17. Atlas Collaboration Tool
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18. Atlas Collaboration Tool
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19. Atlas Collaboration Tool
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20. Maria Acosta Scott Riggs
(512) 917-6630 (512) 994-9426
maria.d.acosta@hotmail.com wriggs@austin.rr.com
Web Site: http://atlascoalition.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atlascoalition
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/atlascoalition
Collaborate: https://atlascoalition.crowdmap.com/admin/dashboard
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21. Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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