Disaster Scenario Exercise for Community Planning Catastrophic Earthquake in Central United StatesFEMA 2011 Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE alt="" Background image of destroyed houses: New Madrid earthquake aftermath What is a National Level Exercise? . Part of the National Exercise Program . Congressionally Mandated . National Preparedness Component . 2011 Focus Purpose Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA • Prepare and coordinate a multiple-jurisdictional integrated response to a national catastrophic event • Testplans, and critical response and recovery functions • Challengeour systems and procedures • Identify gaps and shortfalls EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Emergency Management Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA . Prepare and Protect . Respond . Recover . Mitigate . Overview of National Response Framework, National Incident Management System, and Incident Command System EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Agenda • Introductions • Modules • Hotwash Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE 5 Objectives . Assess and validate our capabilities and role in the following: . Communications . Critical resource logistics and distribution . Mass care (sheltering, feeding and related services) . Medical surge . Citizen evacuation and shelter-in-place . Emergency public information and warning . Emergency operations center (EOC) management . Long term recovery Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Rules for Players . Relax –this is a no-fault exercise. . Respond based on your current capability. . Allow for artificialities of the scenario –it’s a tool. . Feel free to improvise –think outside the box. . This is a safe environment, a chance to propose and test solutions. . The more you contribute, the more successful we will be. Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Our Community . Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources . Economic Development Overview including key sectors, schools and colleges . Maps . Weather/Climate . Hospitals, fire, police, rescue . Local and state resources Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Scenario: Multi-State Catastrophic Earthquake EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Background image of collapsed bridge: New Madrid earthquake aftermath Prepare and Protect Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA . Gather the planning team . Have a plan, activate it . Assess hazards, prepare facilities and people . Confirm and check evacuation plans and routes . Stock and check supplies and first aid . Monitor incident development . Activate Response Teams . Coordinate among public sector agencies and private sector organizations EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE VNN Background image of destroyed building: New Madrid earthquake aftermath EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Click to Play News: Prepare and Protect --Discussion Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA . How would we plan for the potential of an earthquake versus other natural disasters? . Have we established a communications plan with our employees so they know what to do in various situations? . What plans do we have in place to maintain continuity of operations? . If an earthquake or other catastrophic disaster were to impact our area, do we have resources that we could offer to support the community? . Have we engaged with our local emergency management partners? . Have we considered all populations in our planning process? EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Respond Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE . Implement emergency procedures and mobilize equipment . Evacuate or shelter-in-place . Provide life saving services . Initiate continuity plans . Assess and restore damaged services and systems . Coordinate among local responders, government agencies, and private sector organizations VNN Background image of destroyed building: New Madrid earthquake aftermath . Click to Play News: EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Respond -Discussion . Roles . Response plans . Crisis Communications Teams . Distribution of resources . Additional resources . Critical information . Medical needs Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE . Break Background image of destroyed car: New Madrid earthquake aftermath Recover Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE . Provide relief . Distribute disaster assistance . Assess damage . Form community committee to plan long-term recovery . Restore community tax base and local economy . Repair infrastructure . Restore housing VNN Background image of topple overed merchandise inside a store: New Madrid earthquake aftermath . Click to Play News: EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Recover -Discussion Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE . How will we maintain continuity of operations? . What are some security and health concerns? . What is our role in the rebuilding process? . What are some barriers we may face on the road to recovery? . How will we limit economic loss to our organization and the community? Mitigate . What hazards have been identified in the community? . What steps can we take to mitigate risks? . What steps is the community taking to mitigate community-wide risks? . How can private sector organizations work with public sector officials? Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Hot Wash Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE . What gaps in our organization/community plans were revealed? . What obstacles must we overcome or conflicts resolve? . What strengths in our organization/community plans were proven by this exercise? . Who within and outside of our organization do we need to meet with to develop and improve our emergency plans? What information do we need from them? What information do they need from us? . List three to five short-term and three to five long-term actions for follow-up. Planning Resources . http://www.ready.gov . http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm . http://www.fema.gov . http://www.fema.gov/privatesector/ . http://www.training.fema.gov . http://www.llis.gov . http://www.citizencorps.gov Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE Contact Logo of U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE For more information or to provide feedback on this exercise, contact: FEMA Office of External Affairs, Private Sector Division 500 C St. SW Washington, DC Email FEMA-private-sector@dhs.gov