Logistics Liaison
Ministry: Defense / Emergency Management Taskforce · Emergency Function: Logistics & Liaison
Role Purpose
Coordinates logistics and resource flow between the Emergency Management Taskforce and other ministries, ensuring supplies and support reach where they are needed.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop logistics plans and resource tracking systems.
- Build relationships with Trade & Commerce and supply partners.
- Map resource needs across ministries.
- Participate in logistics exercises.
During an Emergency
- Coordinate resource requests and distribution across ministries.
- Track supply levels and identify shortages.
- Liaise with Trade & Commerce for transport and supplies.
- Support shelter and distribution point resupply.
After an Emergency
- Document logistics lessons and resource gaps.
- Update logistics plans and inventory tracking.
- Support recovery resource coordination.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in logistics, supply chain, or transportation
- Warehouse or inventory management experience
- Coordination and communication skills
- Organizational and record-keeping ability
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.