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SELSAR : Southeast Louisiana Search And Rescue
Description
SELSAR was conceived in early 1982, and first tested following some major flooding in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. A few government officials realized then that a tremendous resource of emergency personnel and equipment existed within government entities if they could be identified and coordinated. Based on that recognition, officials from all levels of government began meeting to develop these resources, aiming primarily at SEARCH AND RESCUE. Meetings continued for the next one and one-half years, with more agencies attending and offering their services.
By mid 1985, the organization had registered a very large inventory of personnel, equipment and resources, built a management and organizational structure and completed a member roster of names, addresses and telephone numbers. A chairman and vice-chairman were elected, who then appointed personnel to act both as board members and committee heads (with assistants), of the various resource sections (i.e.. aircraft, diving, marine, training, communications, land vehicle, medical, hazardous material, and public information). Most importantly, written agreements were completed with the U.S. Coast Guard Group New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. These agreements provide the backbone for the organization's call out procedures.
Each agency was sent an equipment/personnel availability list to complete, and, upon its return, it was obvious a wealth of knowledge, skills, and equipment was available. There are instructor qualified personnel in aviation, diving, marine, and training. Other areas of expertise include legal, medical, hazardous material and specialized equipment usage. All of this is contained within SELSAR and can now be deployed much faster, with the call out authority knowing exactly what is being sent and the capabilities of both the equipment and personnel. SELSAR extends these talents to other groups which may wish to receive instruction in these certain areas.
Contact
- Southeast Louisiana Search and Rescue
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- Mandeville LA
- United States 70448
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