emergency operations for elected officials 08 97-2003

For Elected Officials

Created by J. E. McDermott, Emergency Manager

Director, Department of Homeland Security

“It makes more sense to be prepared for an emergencythan trying to explain why you were not prepared.”

“It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.” Jackie Joyner-Kersee

'Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.' – Irving Fisher (1929)

'We don't like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out' - Decca record executive on the Beatles

'There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.' - Ken Olson, 1977, Digital Equipment Corporation

'Everything that can be invented has been invented.- - 1899, Charles Duell, U.S. Office of Patents.

Browns Valley Flood

Ham Lake Fire

I35 W Bridge Collapse

Drought (Benton CTY. +)

Southeastern MN Flooding

Agricultural Disasters Civil Disorder Dam Failure Fire Hazardous Materials Incidents National Security Event Natural Disaster Public Utilities Failure Public Health Event Radiological Event School Crisis Event Terrorism Transportation Accident

Natural DisastersNatural DisastersTornadoTornadoHurricaneHurricaneEarthquakeEarthquakeSevere ThunderstormSevere ThunderstormFloodFloodInfestationsInfestationsDisease (SARS, Influenza)Disease (SARS, Influenza)

Who needs what?

IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)

IS-200 ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents

IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)– An Introduction

IS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

IS-400 Advanced ICS

IS-800 National Response Plan – An Introduction

Air OpsBranchAir OpsBranch

DivisionsDivisions GroupsGroups

Operations SectionOperations Section

Single ResourceSingle Resource

Task ForceTask Force

Strike TeamStrike Team

ResourcesUnitResourcesUnit

Planning SectionPlanning Section

Demob.UnitDemob.Unit

SituationUnitSituationUnit

Doc.UnitDoc.Unit

Logistics SectionLogistics Section

SupplyUnitSupplyUnit

FacilitiesUnitFacilitiesUnit

Finance/Admin. SectionFinance/Admin. Section

TimeUnitTimeUnit

CompensationClaims UnitCompensationClaims Unit

ProcurementUnitProcurementUnit

Cost UnitCost Unit

Incident CommanderIncident Commander

Public InformationOfficerPublic InformationOfficer

LiaisonOfficerLiaisonOfficer

SafetyOfficerSafetyOfficer

Commun.UnitCommun.Unit

MedicalUnitMedicalUnit

FoodUnitFoodUnit

ServiceBranchServiceBranch

SupportBranchSupportBranch

GroundSupport UnitGroundSupport Unit

BranchesBranches

What is an EOC? Purpose Functions When is it activated? Staffing

The Official Definition:

An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a central location which enables government to coordinate policy decisions, resource management, and response to disasters and emergencies beyond the scope of an On-Scene Incident Commander.

The Real Definition:

The EOC is where uncomfortable officials meetin unaccustomed surroundings to play unfamiliarroles making unpopular decisions in much too little time.

The On Scene Commander (OSC/IC) manages the trees.

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) manages the forest.

…manage the overall disaster

…assist people

…reduce the devastating consequences rather than add to them

…start the recovery process

…return the community to normal

TO:

When the On Scene Commander no longer can control the incident with the resources available.

Or

Multiple incidents exist that stretches the limit of the first responders.

Notification & Warning Direction & Control Emergency Public Information Search & Rescue Health & Medical Evacuation, Traffic Control & Security Fire Protection Damage Assessment Congregate Care Debris Clearance Utilities Restoration Radiological/Hazardous Materials Protection

Emergency Services Medical Assembly Areas Transportation Supplies Communications Media Individuals Equipment Service Agencies Community Groups

Responsible for overall management, coordination, and decision making in the EOC

Has ultimate say in the decision making process.

Manages by providing overall direction. Cannot be a “Micro Manager” Responsible for coordination of all EOC

activities and ensuring proper staffing of the EOC

Keep elected officials informed on event status.

Approve requests for additional resources.

Determine role of EOC. Establish immediate priorities Coordinate with key people and

agencies. Authorize release of information to the

news media.

Activate the EOC and assign staffing levels.

Determine agencies needed at the EOC Establish goals & objectives Develop or approve appropriate

strategies Implement Operations, Planning,

Logistics, and Finance/Administration as needed.

No Planes

Be Informed Exercise Leadership Take care of Personal Requirements Establish Legal Contacts Maintain Political Awareness Keep the Public Informed

Chief Elected OfficialChief Elected OfficialFunctions and Functions and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Leaders are like eagles. We don’t have either of them here.

Chief Elected OfficialChief Elected OfficialFunctions and Functions and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Stay out of the EOC and let the people trained to handle an emergency do it.

Take care of your own family.

Use all of your political muscle to get the things the EOC tells you that they need.

Reassure you constituents that everything that can be done is being done.

Does Your local Government Plan meet the requirements?

Continuity of Government is defined as the preservation, maintenance, or reconstitution of the civil government's ability carry out its constitutional responsibilities.

Definition of COG- Continuity of Government

there is no continuity of operations…

there is no emergency management…

there is no emergency response...

there is no disaster recovery

If there is no continuity of government...

Minnesota Duty Officer Minnesota National Guard Minnesota Voluntary Organizations Active in

Disaster (MNVOAD) Additional State Assistance Programs Reassessment of Homestead Property Damaged by

Disaster Calamity Act Disaster Assistance for The Repair of State-aid

Roads and Streets Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Statewide Mutual Aid The Emergency Management Assistance Compact

Comes after Governor declares a State of Disaster for region.

A multitude of Federal Services and Agencies become available.

Where does the authority and power come from?

Statutory Authority comes fromMinnesota State Statutes 2006

Chapter 12 – Emergency Management

Any local Ordinance/resolution of County/City

Minnesota State Statute – Chapter 12

Political subdivisions will have an emergency management organization; and each such organization must have a director appointed by the governing body.

Minnesota State Statute – Chapter 12

“…county organizations shall… plan for the emergency operations of county government in cooperation with the county attorney…and with other appropriate county government officials and private sector representatives.”

Local Emergency DeclarationLocal Emergency Declaration

Can be declared by mayor of a city or chair of a county board for three days, unless extended by the governing body.

County Board declares emergencies for townships.

Emergency PowersEmergency Powers

Activates state or local plan.Authorizes aid and assistance.May require individual services or use of

equipment/resources (to save life and property).

Expedites delivery of services without normal legal/contractual restraints.

Federal• FEMA

State• DHSEM

Training Conferences• Annual Governor's Conference• Annual AMEM Conference

Refer to Manual

An Emergency Operations Plan? How often is it updated?

A trained EOC staff? Do they have backups?

A Continuity of Operations Plan? Is it reviewed every 6 months?

A list of resources available? If yes, do you know where they are? If no, what are you doing about it?

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