EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Every Second Counts!

February 18, 2012 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRINCETON FUTURE

Miguel Centeno James Constantine Michael Farewell Jeffery Gradone Susan Hockaday Allan Kehrt Peter R. Kann Katherine M. Kish Larry Hugick Ryan Lilienthal James Kilgore Raoul Momo Shirley Satterfield Sheldon B. Sturges Kirsten Thoft Coffee and refreshments will be provided by the Witherspoon Bread Company. Princeton Future is a 501C3 non-profit.

PO Box 1172, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Moderator: Bill Metro Chief Executive Officer iXP Corporation Member of the JC/SS Commission Chairman of the JC/SS Police Subcommittee Liaison to the Transition Task Force – Police Subcommittee 30 Years Experience in Public Safety & Emergency Communication Solutions • Municipal Government • Campus Safety & Security • Hospital Campus Security • Energy – Security Operations Center

Hey Princeton!

Emergency Management • Mike Freda – Chairman Transition Task Force • Bob Gregory - Princeton Borough Emergency Management • Dean Raymond – Mercer County OEM Public Safety • Paul Ominsky – Princeton University, Executive Dir. DPS & EM • Lt. Bob Currier, 9-1-1 Overview • Lt. Sharon Papp, Planning for Major Events / Disasters

EMT and Paramedics • Frank Setnicky – Director, Princeton First-Aid and Rescue Squad (BLS) • Jamie Chebra & Jim Boozan – Capital Health, Emergency Preparedness and Mobile Intensive Care Unit Operations (ALS) Princeton Healthcare System • Dann Dingle, Director of Security and Emergency Mgt. • Pam Hersh, VP of Government & Community Affairs Princeton Healthcare System

Panel of Experts

Emergency Management

Brief Overview February 18, 2012

Bob Gregory & Mark Freda

Road Map

Define Emergencies Who is in charge Define Emergency Management Roles, Responsibilities

and Planning

Emergency! Emergency!!

What is emergency management? Do we just yell “emergency” and see who shows up?

No, I’m in charge!!!

Who is in charge?

What is the role of the Emergency Management Coordinator?

EM, CEM, IEMS, What??? EM = Emergency Management. That was easy!

CEM = Comprehensive Emergency Management. An approach used by the EM before and after a disaster.

Preparedness (develop response capabilities), Response (activities to reduce casualties, damage; to speed recovery) Mitigation (reduces probability of an emergency becoming a disaster) and recovery (short and long term activities after the disaster strikes).

IEMS = Integrated Emergency Management System. A method to designed to foster a partnership between local, state and

federal resources.

Planning The EOP or Emergency Operating Plan. The town’s written plan describing the organization,

responsibilities, capabilities and procedures in a disaster. An Emergency Management Council, up to 15 members, chaired by the emergency management coordinator. This Council helps to determine which agencies are needed to

help with emergency planning. A Local Planning Committee (LEPC) and the EMC write the EOP. The State provides detailed guidelines item by item to develop the EOP.

Roles and Responsibilities local government has primary responsibility for the emergency

response, if local resources are overwhelmed, the State Office of

Emergency Management acts in support or the local entity, When state resources are overwhelmed or inadequate, the

federal government is the next resource, And FEMA is the point of contact at the federal level.

Thank you to the NJ State Police Office of Emergency Management and their Basic Workshop in Emergency Management course manual that this presentation is based upon.

Mercer County Office of Emergency Management

Dean P. Raymond Mercer County Emergency Management Coordinator

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

IN AN EMERGENCY

GO IN, STAY IN, TUNE IN

Emergency Operations Plan

Mercer County Office of Emergency Management

Mercer County “The Capital County”

Mercer County Emergency Operations Center

Shelter

Alert Warning Communications

Social Services Terrorism Resource Management

Law Enforcement

Transportation Infrastructure

Radiological Protection

Public Health

Fire and Rescue HAZMAT

Evacuation Public Information

Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Medical Services

Damage Assessment

MCIA

Economic Opportunity

Employee Relations

CERT

County Counsel

Insurance and Property

Park Commission

Purchasing

County Administration

Emergency Operation Centers In Mercer County

State of New Jersey

Mercer County

Municipalities

Colleges

Hospitals

Municipalities

The Hughes Administration’s Priority In Emergency Preparedness:

Communication!

Budgeted capital funds to obtain a Reverse Telephone Notification System now in place.

Approved Homeland Security funds to be used for electronic highway signs and back-up FM radio equipment for public alert.

Supported the growth of the county wide emergency radio system that connects municipalities, hospitals and colleges in an emergency.

The Equation is Simple

Cooperation + Communication = Coordination

Cooperation: Government officials have worked in the spirit of cooperation by meeting on a regular basis and approving plans by review and pledging to work together by signature.

Plus:

Communication: Promotes an enhanced understanding of the responsibilities of difference agencies and their roles. Allows access to real time accurate information through numerous sources to aid in response and provide public information.

The result is:

Coordination: Is being able to do the most good for the most amount of people in a disaster.

DPS Emergency Management Paul L. Ominsky

Executive Director

Princeton Future: Emergency Services Meeting February 18, 2012

(15) Leadership Team includes (includes 10 sworn officers) (19) Sworn Campus Police (NJ Certified)

(11) Communication Center Emergency Dispatchers

(20) Security Officers

Special Services, Events, & Library Security

(2) Fire Marshal Office (22) Special Event Staff – Retired Police Officers

24/7/365 Operation

Emergency Preparedness Task Force (EPTF) Department of Public Safety (DPS) University Health Services (UHS) Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Facilities

Grounds and Building Maintenance Engineering and Construction

Co-generation Plant Alarms and Mechanical Systems Engineering and Construction

Dining Services Transportation and Parking Communications Athletics Human Resources Campus Life

Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students (ODUS) Graduate College

Office of Information Technology Risk Management Research & Laboratory Resources Treasurer’s Office – purchases & emergency cash

Pre-positioning of resources Staff – DPS, UHS, Facilities, Dining, etc. Generators Food Shelter – to ensure adequate rest-work cycles

Power Issues On-going communication with Co-gen Plant & PSEG

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Opened for ~ 24 hours of continuous operation Collaboration with local EOC’s

Continual information flow/updates 360 University employees responded to emergency

University is generally self-sufficient during an emergency situation

Princeton Fire Department includes (30) University staff Associate Member Fire Fighters

Princeton Fire and Rescue Squad includes Student EMT’s Princeton Borough Police Princeton Township Police Plainsboro Police and Fire West Windsor Police and Fire

• 1 Emergency Services Vehicle • 15 Cars

911 and the Emergency Response

Lt. Robert Currier

Princeton Borough Police Department

911 and the Emergency Response Emergency 911

Communications Centers. Currently staffed at the Princeton Borough and Princeton Twp. Police Departments. They are staffed by certified Public Safety Communications Officers.

911 Call Taker Receives Emergency Call

The 3 W's of Calling 9-1-1 Where is the emergency?

What is the emergency?

Who is calling and who is involved?

Where is the emergency?

The most important information a 9-1-1 caller must provide is the location of the emergency. If you don't know the actual street address, if you are outside or on a highway try to identify landmarks, mile markers, exit signs or cross streets. If you are in a large complex with multiple buildings or floors, provide the 9-1-1 call taker with as much information as possible to assist emergency responders in finding you.

What is the Emergency?

Be as specific as possible. By providing the 9-1-1 call taker with as much accurate information as possible you will ensure that an appropriate response will be dispatched to assist you. Remember that 9-1-1 is for true emergencies. You should always call 9-1-1 if life or property is in immediate danger. If you aren't sure that the situation is an emergency, err on the side of safety and dial 9-1-1. Let the expert who takes your call determine whether you need to be directed to a non-emergency number.

Who is calling and who is involved?

The 9-1-1 call taker will request your name. You may request to remain anonymous but the information is helpful especially if the emergency responders are unable to locate the emergency upon arrival. The 9-1-1 call taker also needs to know if other parties are involved and if so, may request names, descriptions, or extent of injuries. All of this information is important to be sure that an appropriate emergency response is sent.

911 Call taker dispatches police to the emergency.

If the 911 call is for a medical emergency, the call is transferred to LifeCom and they dispatch the appropriate

medical response.

If the 911 call is for a fire emergency, the call is transferred to Mercer County Central Fire

Communications and they dispatch the appropriate fire response.

Placing 911 Calls 911 calls can be placed by any hard wired phone,

wireless phone and computer based phone. With a hard wired phone the 911 call taker can easily

obtain the address of where the call originated. Wireless phone users have to help the 911 call taker

much more with the location of the emergency. Wireless carriers use different technology.

Computer based phones (Comcast, Vonage, Magic Jack, etc.). Must be sure carrier has the correct physical address of the subscriber. Sometimes customers give the carrier their mailing address.

Police Fire EMS

Serious Accidents

Fires

Haz-Mat Incidents

Medical Emergencies

Bomb Threats and Suspicious Devices

Morning bomb threat clears Palmer Square By HENRY ROME STAFF WRITER

Storms (Hurricanes, Flooding, Heavy Snow)

Hurricane Irene Leaves Widespread Flooding in Princeton

Active Shooter

Reverse 911 System Permits the police department to provide mass

notifications to residents regarding: Road Closures Special Parking Restrictions due to major storms Power Outages Crimes Water use restrictions High Risk Missing Persons

System is currently in place at Princeton Twp. Police Communications Center (Rapid Notify).

Princeton Borough Police currently utilize the Mercer County system (Geocast).

If a resident requests to receive reverse 911 notifications on a wireless (cell) phone, then they must sign up for the service.

Residents may also decline the service on their “hard wired” phones.

The Princeton Borough and Township Police Departments proudly serve the citizens of Princeton and look forward to consolidation in 2013

Hurricane Irene Saturday, August 27, 2011

Pre-Planning for Hurricane Irene

Emergency Operations during Hurricane Irene

Debriefing after Hurricane Irene

Meeting with Borough Administrator and all

emergency service Borough department managers Police Department meeting Scheduling of Officers; on-duty, call-back Purchasing of food and supplies Coordinating rooms with the Nassau Inn Setting up the Emergency Operations Center

Television for up-to-date newscasts Telephones Computers Wireless Connections White marker board Stationary supplies Coordination of personnel to man the center Assignment of tasks: transcriber, police radio, etc..

Coordination of officers’ assignments Coordination of all emergency personnel Multi-jurisdictional communications: radio,

E-TEAM communication via the internet Scheduling of officers’ reliefs Prioritization of calls Town assessment News/weather briefings

Discussion with department managers What was done properly? Where can we improve? Police Action Report

Thank You!

An Overview of the

Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad

Princeton Future February 18, 2012

Started in EMS in 1978

EMT with PFARS since 1986

Promoted to Director of Operations in 2006

3 children, 1 grandchild

Frank P. Setnicky

A Brief Overview of PFARS

9-1-1 medical and technical rescue

Non-profit 501c(3)

Volunteer-led

Independent

A History of Helping Others

1939 1956/1957 1963

1977 1980 1993

2003 2007 2008

Meeting the Needs of the Community

Medical

Technical Rescue

Special Operations

Community Education

Ready to Respond at a Moment’s Notice

A Much-Needed Community Resource

* Calls on Princeton University property are included in the municipality totals

2008 2009 2010 2011

Total Calls 2707 2670 2725 2826

Township 1413 1334 1324 1345

Borough 1178 1207 1269 1267

University* 429 397 404 513

Other 116 129 132 146

Multiple Sources Help Fund PFARS

71%

2%

27%

3rd Party Billing

Municipal Funding Donations

Community Support Has Declined

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A New Building is Desperately Needed

6 Career Staff

1 Team

A Team of Dedicated Members

80+ Volunteers

Join the Team!

Volunteer Opportunities

Rescue

EMS

Administrative

Join the Team!

Skills to Help Others

Leadership Development

Personal & Professional Life

Lessons

Social Atmosphere

For More Information

info@pfars.org

Rescue Report www.pfars.org

Questions?

Jamie Chebra Jim Boozan

Capital Health Systems

Emergency Preparedness and

Mobile Intensive Care Unit Operations Manager Advanced Life Support

(ALS)

Dann Dingle & Pam Hersh

Princeton HealthCare System

Historical Context of Hospital Move and Experience with Emergency Management

Break-Out Table Discussions (Q&A) 15 minutes – then rotate

Table 1 Emergency Mgt

Mark Freda Bob Gregory

Dean Raymond

Table 3 EMTs & Paramedics

Frank Setnicky Jamie Chebra Jim Boozan

Table 4 Princeton Healthcare

Pam Hersh Dann Dingle

Table 2 Public Safety

Lt. Currier Lt. Papp

Paul Ominsky