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                                        Welcome to our Policies Page

     Below is a list of policies that the NDRT expects it members, regular volunteers, Families of Members and Volunteers to follow. These policies are here for public viewing, and are strictly enforced as per policy mandates. . Our goal, to be as professional as possible when helping others in times of need. Comments, Ideas, and concerns are welcomed and encouraged. If you feel that at any time an NDRT Member, Volunteer, or Associate of the NDRT is in violation of any of these policies, please contact the NDRT President, Col. Chris Perry at cperry@ndrt.org or call 1-615-405-4105, so the situation is handled appropriately and in a timely manner. Thank you.

     ** Please Note: If at any time any of these policies are amended this page will be updated to show you the amendments so you are kept aware of what we are doing.

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Policy #1 Disposition & Disbursement of NDRT Funding

It is the Policy of this organization that:


The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT) is a 100% Volunteer organization, meaning; No member(s) of the NDRT, Officer(s), member(s) or volunteer(s) will bring to motion, suggestion, movement or action against the NDRT or its members or volunteers or officers to change said policy of the NDRT in ref. to disposition of or disbursement of any and all donation(s), grant(s) or funding, whether by monetary, material or service. It is the purpose and design of this organization that 100% of every donation made to the NDRT or National Disaster Response Team will be used to its fullest extent to acquire: Equipment, Cleaning Supplies, Temp. Shelter, Food, Water, First-Aid supplies, Training for registered Volunteers (within the parameters of the organization) and much more (again with the parameters of the NDRT) Any attempt to change this policy will result in the immediate dismissal of any member or officer and / or the dropping of any volunteer from the active or inactive call list and if warranted any information indicating illegal activity will be turned over to a prosecutor of the area in which the infraction was committed for possible legal action. This organization is a 100% volunteer organization and its members, officers and volunteers will always remain salary or payroll free of this organization.

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Policy #2 Collection of Donations

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), to protect you the donor from any possible fraud or theft of money and or personal or banking information. (Please READ this Policy in its entirety before donating to this organization.)

It is the Policy of this organization that: All information be it personal or banking information involving the donor will be considered and treated as confidential and shall not be released, given to, copied for, sold to, or loaned to fashion, media or means to any individual, business, organization or agency. Without expressed written permission by the donor. It is also, under this policy that: Any failure of this policy by any member, officer or volunteer of this organization or any attempt to change this policy will result in the immediate dismissal of any member or officer and / or the dropping of any volunteer from the active or inactive call list and if warranted any information indicating illegal activity will be turned over to a prosecutor of the area in which the infraction was committed for possible legal action.

 It is also, under this policy that: With-out direct written permission from the President of the NDRT, no person, business, organization, or agency will accept, attempt to collect or in any way represent for the purpose of financial gain, this organization, or receive any monetary, property or item(s) in lieu of for the purpose of accepting donations.

It is also, under this policy that: No NDRT member, officer or volunteer; including; family members of NDRT members, officers, or volunteers be allowed to accept, or ask for, any type of donation on behalf of the NDRT, with the following exceptions: at Sanctioned NDRT Events and including written permission from the President of the NDRT.

It is also: under this policy that: All donations will be handled through, (with the exception of Sanctioned Events), PayPal. (Which is linked through our website at: http://ndrt.org.)

An alternate method of Donation collection is offered below:

A Check or Money Order made payable only to: National Disaster Response Team can be sent directly to the bank at: National Disaster Response Team
c/o
First Merit Bank
4200 Park Ave.
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004  

SPECIAL NOTE:
If anyone at anytime asks you to make your check or money order payable to anyone, any organization or any agency other than the National Disaster Response Team, or to send it to a different banking institution other than the one(s) officially listed here, you are urged to contact your local authorities and bank immediately to prevent possible fraud or theft of your donation, personal or banking information. This organization will NEVER release any personal or banking information it may receive through its donations to any 3 rd party, organization or agency. And that all such information will be the responsibility of the NDRT President and the NDRT Financial Officer. This organization is a 100% volunteer organization and its members, officers and volunteers will always remain salary or payroll free of this organization.

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Policy #3 Discrimination:

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), neither advocates, supports, or practices Discrimination in any form, be it by actions, verbal or written form, or based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economical background. Nor will this organization tolerate or condone any member, officer or volunteer of the NDRT, or family members of said members officers or volunteers to advocate, support, or practice, discrimination based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economic al background.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
  Any infraction of this policy, be it written, verbal or through actions will bring the immediate termination of said member, officer and or volunteer of said organization and that all information involving everyone in the infraction, including anyone outside of the organization, will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
This policy extends to any agency, organization, business or individual outside of said organization, that the NDRT associates with, in any manner. Any infraction by said entities will result in immediate disassociation and exposure by this policy, said infraction by such organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

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Policy #4 Sexual Harassment:

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), neither advocates, supports, or practices sexual harassment in any form, be it by actions, verbal or written form, based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economical background. Nor will this organization tolerate or condone any member, officer or volunteer of the NDRT, or family members of said members, in or of any form.

It is the Policy of this organization that:  Any infraction of this policy, be it written, verbal or through actions will bring the immediate termination of said member, officer and or volunteer of said organization and that all information involving everyone in the infraction, including anyone outside of the organization, will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
This policy extends to any agency, organization, business or individual outside of said organization, that the NDRT associates with, in any manner. Any infraction by said entities will result in immediate disassociation and exposure by this policy, said infraction by such organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

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Policy #5 Theft, Looting, Stealing or Scamming:

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), neither advocates, supports, or practices of Theft, Looting, Stealing, Scamming or threat of violence or acts of violence in the act of, be it by actions, verbal or written form, based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economical background. Nor will this organization tolerate or condone any member, officer or volunteer of the NDRT, or family members of said members officers or volunteers to advocate, support, or practice sexual harassment based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economic al background.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
 Any infraction of this policy, be it written, verbal or through actions will bring the immediate termination of said member, officer and or volunteer of said organization and that all information involving everyone in the infraction, including anyone outside of the organization, will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
This policy extends to any agency, organization, business or individual outside of said organization, that the NDRT associates with, in any manner. Any infraction by said entities will result in immediate disassociation and exposure by this policy, said infraction by such organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

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Policy #6 Fighting, threat of violence, acts of violence, intimidation through the threat of; or the incitement of:

It is the Policy of this organization that:
The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), neither advocates, supports, or practices Fighting, threat of violence, acts of violence, intimidation through the threat of; or the incitement of, be it by actions, verbal or written form, or based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economical background. Nor will this organization tolerate or condone any member, officer or volunteer of the NDRT, or family members of said members officers or volunteers to advocate, support, or practice sexual harassment based on age, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, or socio economical background.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
 Any infraction of this policy, be it written, verbal or through actions will bring the immediate termination of said member, officer and or volunteer of said organization and that all information involving everyone in the infraction, including anyone outside of the organization, will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

It is the Policy of this organization that:
This policy extends to any agency, organization, business or individual outside of said organization, that the NDRT associates with, in any manner. Any infraction by said entities will result in immediate disassociation and exposure by this policy, said infraction by such organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals will be turned over to the local prosecutor for determination on any possible charges.

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Policy #7 Voting procedures for the National Disaster Response Team (NDRT)

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT) will abide by the following procedures for voting on NDRT matters … 

~Special Key Note~ for abbreviations listed below … 1)    NDRT = National Disaster Response Team 2)    B.O.D. = Board of Directors 3)    B.O.A. = Board of Advisors

Chapter 1
… Who has the right to vote on NDRT matters …
A.   Founder of the NDRT 
B.   President of the NDRT
C.   Each Member of the B. O. D.
D.   Each Member of the B. O. A.
E.    Each Regional Director of the NDRT
F.    Each NDRT Chapter, through its Director of said Chapter

Each of the individual(s) and/or position(s) listed above will receive only 1 vote to be given on matters concerning NDRT operations and matters pertaining solely to NDRT business, including elections of B.O.D.  member(s) and the President positions. IE: Each Region has 1vote; each Chapter has 1 vote … G.   B.O.A. positions are by appointment by the President of the NDRT. 

Chapter 2 … Who has the right to vote on NDRT Regional matters …
A.   Founder of the NDRT, President of the NDRT, B.O.D. and B.O.A. on matters of the Region that will affect the NDRT outside of Regional Operations
B.   Regional Director
C.   Each B.O.D. of that Chapter
D.   Each B.O.A. of that Chapter
E.    Each Chapter of the NDRT with-in that Region

Each of the individual(s) and/or position(s) listed above will receive only 1 vote to be given on matters concerning NDRT Regional operations and matters pertaining solely to NDRT Regional business, including elections of B.O.D.  member(s). IE: Each Chapter with in that Region will have 1 vote …

Chapter 3
… Who has the right to vote on NDRT Chapter matters …
A.   Founder of the NDRT, President of the NDRT, B.O.D. and B.O.A. on matters of the Chapter that will affect the NDRT outside of Chapter Operations
B.   Regional Director on matters that will affect Regional Operations outside the Chapter Operations
C.   Director of the Chapter
D.   Each B.O.D. of that Chapter
E.   Each B.O.A. of that Chapter
F.   Each of the individual(s) and/or position(s) listed above will receive only 1 vote to be given on matters concerning NDRT Chapter operations and matters pertaining solely to NDRT Chapter business, including elections of B.O.D. & members and the President positions.
G.   B.O.A. positions are by appointment by the Director of the NDRT Chapter. ·       

~Special Note~ On all issues voted upon at National, Regional or Chapter level, President of the NDRT has the Executive right to Veto any vote on requests, motions or amendments that will adversely affect the operations the NDRT as a whole or in part. ·       

~Special Notice~ to all members of the NDRT:   If at any time any member of the National Disaster Response Team, regardless of position, seniority, or experience, attempts to, or requests that, or makes motion to alter, amend, or otherwise change in any fashion, the By-Laws of the National Disaster Response Team or the voting procedures of the NDRT, will be immediately released of all rights and privileges and positions within the NDRT.

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Policy #8 Regional Policies for National Disaster Response Team (NDRT)  

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), the following policies for Regional Operations and Directors are as followed;  

A) Regional Policy 1) All supplies, equipment, and donations (financial, material or service) donated to the National Disaster Response Team whether it is accepted through an Individual of; a Chapter of; a Regional of; or of the National Disaster Response Team directly, becomes the sole property of the National Disaster Response Team..  

B) Regional Policy 2) Regional Office(s), unit(s), and / or person or personnel will at all times operate appropriately under the By-Laws created by the NDRT, when the organization itself was created and all policies listed by the NDRT. Upon creation of any NDRT Regional Office, a complete copy of the By-Laws and the Policies of the NDRT will be provided to that Regional Director. Each Regional Director will be responsible to see that all volunteers read, understand and abide by the NDRT By-Laws and Policies set forth.  

C) Regional Policy 3) Failure to operate by these By-Laws and policies set forth by the Founder and President of the NDRT, or any attempt to change said By-Laws and policies created prior to this policy or any attempt to create other policies that contradict said By-Laws and policies will grounds for immediate removal from any NDRT office being held, position being held and Organization itself.  

D) Regional Policy 4) Additional Policies may be created as needed as long said policies do not contradict or challenge all other previous policies up to this date.  

E) Regional Policy 5) If, at any time, any Regional Office decides to shut down, all assets with in that Region belonging to the NDRT will continue to operate and remain property of the NDRT. Any attempt to deviate from this policy or the By-Laws of the NDRT will be turned over to local authorities for prosecution.

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Policy #9 Chapter Policies for National Disaster Response Team (NDRT)  

It is the Policy of this organization that:

The National Disaster Response Team (NDRT), the following policies for Regional Operations and Directors are as followed; 
 
A) Chapter Policy 1) All supplies, equipment, and donations (financial, material or service) donated to the National Disaster Response Team whether it is accepted through an Individual of; a Chapter of; a Regional of; or of the National Disaster Response Team directly, becomes the sole property of the National Disaster Response Team..  

B) Chapter Policy 2) Chapter Offices, units, and / or personnel operate under the By-Laws created by the NDRT, when the organization itself was created and all policies listed by the NDRT. Upon creation of any NDRT Chapter, a complete copy of the By-Laws and the Policies of the NDRT will be provided to that Chapter’s Director. Each Chapter Director will be responsible to see that all volunteers read, understand and abide by the NDRT By-Laws and Policies set forth.  

C) Chapter Policy 3) Failure to operate by these By-Laws and policies set forth by the Founder and President of the NDRT, or any attempt to change said By-Laws and policies created prior to this policy or any attempt to create other policies that contradict said By-Laws and policies will grounds for immediate removal from any NDRT office being held, position being held and Organization itself.  

D) Chapter Policy 4) Additional Policies may be created as needed as long said policies do not contradict or challenge all other previous policies up to this date.  

E) Chapter Policy 5) If, at any time, any Chapter decides to shut down, cease operations or refuse to perform its duties set forth upon creation, all assets within that Chapter belonging to the NDRT remains property of the NDRT and will be immediately turned over to the Regional Director or the President of the NDRT directly. Any attempt to deviate from this policy or the By-Laws of the NDRT will be turned over to local authorities for prosecution.

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                                           NDRT's Deployment Policy:

                                                      (Coming soon)

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Phase 1 Commander: 1 (P1C)

Public Relations Leader: 1

Liason Leader 1

C & C Officer 1

C & C Chief 1

C & C Personnel – Varies

Admin Leader 1

Admin Personnel - Varies

SAR Officer 1

SAR Chief 1

SAR Section Leaders 2 (1 Ground, 1 Amphib)

SAR Unit Leaders  16   (8 ground,  8 Amphib)

SAR Unit Personnel – Varies

HazMat Officer 1

HazMat Chief 1

HazMat Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Medical Officer 1

Medical Chief 1

Medical Personnel - Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Helo Officer 1

Helo Chief 1

Helo Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Sanitation Officer 1

Sanitation Chief 1

Sanitation Personnel - Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Mess Leader 1 (Food)

Mess Personnel – Varies (Food) (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Supply Leader 1

Supply Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Maint. Officer 1

Maint. Chief 1

Maint. Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Phase 2 Commander: 1 (P2C)

Public Relations Leader: 1

Liason Leader 1

Admin Officer 1

Admin Chief 1

Admin Housing Chief 1

Admin Personnel - Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

C & C Leader 1

C & C Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

HazMat Leader 1

HazMat Personnel - Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Medical Leader 1

Medical Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Sanitation Leader 1

Sanitation Personnel - Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Mess Officer 1 (Food)

Mess Chief 1 (Food)

Mess Personnel – Varies (Food) (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Supply Officer 1

Supply Chief 1

Supply Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Maint. Leader 1

Maint. Personnel – Varies  (Unit Leaders & Unit Personnel)

Commanding Officer – P.R. Officer, Liason Officer (All others listed below)

Phase Commanders – P.R. Leader, Liason Leader (All others listed below)

Section Officers – Sect. Chief,  Sect. Leader, Unit Leaders, and Unit Personnel

Section Chiefs – Sect. Leaders, Unit Leaders, Unit Personnel

Section Leaders – Unit Leaders, Unit Personnel

Unit Leaders – Unit Personnel

Unit Personnel

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