When over how many persons are displaced should the Victim's Assistance Unit be deployed?

The Victim's Assistance Unit is designed to provide support and resources to individuals who have been affected by disasters or significant incidents, including those who have been displaced from their homes. The threshold for deploying this unit is critical for ensuring that adequate assistance can be provided without overwhelming the resources. When ten or more individuals are displaced, it typically signals a situation where the needs of those affected can be complex and require coordinated outreach and services. This level of displacement often indicates the requirement for a structured response to address the psychological, emotional, and logistical needs of the displaced persons effectively.

By setting the threshold at ten, the protocol ensures that the response is both efficient and effective, allowing the Victim's Assistance Unit to mobilize adequately and provide necessary support in a timely manner, addressing the needs of the community following a significant incident. In contrast, lower numbers might not indicate the same level of urgency or requirement for specialized response, thus maintaining the focus on events that necessitate broader assistance.