Improving Prison Disaster Preparedness: New Reports and Safety Standards.
This act aims to enhance safety and improve conditions in correctional facilities during natural disasters, extreme weather, or public health emergencies. It mandates annual reporting on disaster damage and its impact on inmates and staff, and requires the development of corrective action plans. This will lead to greater transparency and accountability in managing correctional facilities during crises.
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Prisons will be required to submit annual reports to Congress on disaster damage, its impact on inmates and staff, including access to healthcare, drinking water, and hygiene.
Reports will include corrective action plans and recommendations for improving emergency preparedness, aiming to enhance safety and protect inmates' rights.
The National Institute of Corrections' board will be expanded to include experts with backgrounds in correctional facilities, emergency response, and public health to better support prison disaster readiness.
The Institute will conduct public field hearings to gather input on improving emergency preparedness plans in correctional facilities, including inmate access to medical care and consideration of early release.
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