ART - Oregon's Disaster Toolkit Put to the Test 2012

The document discusses the development and implementation of Oregon's disaster response purchasing toolkit. The toolkit includes user-friendly forms and resources to help organize and expedite the flow of requests for supplies and services during emergencies. It also includes a mobile office with necessary items to conduct business from the field. The toolkit was developed after the wake-up call of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, which prompted agencies to examine their disaster response plans. The toolkit was tested and refined through table-top exercises and has been successful in supporting procurement activities during disasters. The resources are available for free download on the state's website and can also be ordered on a flash drive wrist bracelet. The document also mentions the importance of cross-agency coordination and the role of procurement in disaster response. The document concludes by mentioning the author's role as a procurement teacher and his involvement in the green procurement movement. Additionally, there is an advertisement for compliance products available at PSS, a group purchasing organization.