FAST Resources

Functional Assessment Support Teams (FAST)

During disaster responses across the nation, individuals with access and functional needs have come to general population shelters seeking assistance. Most individuals with access and functional needs can be accommodated in general population shelters with appropriate support. North Carolina Emergency Management has developed a Functional Assessment Support Team (FAST) program to assist the local government agencies and their partners in providing appropriate support to individuals with access and functional needs during disasters.

About FAST

• FAST Overview (general)
• FAST Overview PowerPoint (download)
• FAST responder requirements
• FAST Overview for Shelter Managers
• FAST Request Process for Emergency Managers

For FAST Responders

Training

• FAST Participant Guide
• 2022 FAST training dates
• Video Training Resources
• Quarterly FAST Responder Sustainment Training (recorded webinars)
  • August 2019 - FAST Notification and Deployment Process
  • November 2019 - FAST and the State Medical Support Shelters
  • July 2020 - FAST During COVID-19 Responder Training

Forms

• Quick Notes
• FAST Resource Request - ICS 213
• FAST Activity Log - ICS 214

Additional Information

• Access and Functional Needs Emergency Management