Department of Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency University of Washington Summer Institute for Public Health Practice 2006

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FEMA Organization & Budget About 2,500 full-time employees, 5000-10,000 part-time “reservists” Headquarters in Wash.,DC, 10 regional offices, 3 logistics centers, 2 training centers, other special-purpose sites Typical annual budget (in recent years): about 1.2 billon Typical annual disaster costs (recent years): about 3.0 billion 6

FEMA Organization SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNDER SECRETARY For FEMA Office of National Security Coordination FEMA Regions (10) Office of Policy Office of Regional Operations MITIGATION DIVISION PREPAREDNESS DIVISION RESPONSE DIVISION RECOVERY DIVISION 7

FEMA National Organization Structure Region 1 Boston, MA Region 8 - Denver, CO Region 9 - Oakland, CA Region 10 - Bothell, WA Region 5 Chicago, IL Region 6 - Denton, TX Region 7 - Kansas City, MO Region 2 - New York, NY Region 3 Philadelphia, PA Region 4 Atlanta, GA FEMA HQ - Washington DC 8

Stafford Act National Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance Act Authorizes the president to Declare emergency or major disaster at request of governor Assist State and local governments to Lessen or avert threats Save lives, protect property, protect public health & safety Alleviate damage, loss, hardship, or suffering Appoint Federal Coordinating Officer to Assess needs, define priorities Establish interagency teams and field offices Help citizens and public officials obtain assistance Pay disaster-related expenses from the Disaster Relief Fund 9

Presidential Declaration of Emergency or Disaster Declaration of EMERGENCY: Any event or situation where federal help is needed to save lives, protect property, protect public health & safety, or avert threat of catastrophe. Generally issued at request from governor, but may be issued in response to emergencies, including some acts of terrorism, for which the Federal Government has primary responsibility and authority. (Section 501-B) Federal coordinating officer can use Disaster Relief Fund --- up to 5 million cap. Omits some recovery programs. Congress can raise cap. Declaration of MAJOR DISASTER: May be issued in response to a Governor’s request for any event that causes severe damage --- normally when the situation is beyond capability of state. Federal coordinating officer can use Disaster Relief Fund for a wide range of relief specified in the declaration. 10

Mandate for NRP Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5) Management of Domestic Emergencies, Feb 2003 Directs DHS to develop National Response Plan (NRP) Directs DHS to develop National Incident Management System (NIMS) to ensure an all-discipline, all-hazards approach to domestic incident mgt. Directs Federal departments and agencies to adopt NIMS Assigns the Secretary of Dept of Homeland Security as the Principal Federal Official for domestic incident management 11

The National Response Plan (NRP) Builds on what works from previous plans and incident response Forges new approaches and mechanisms to address today’s threats Addresses the complete spectrum of incident management activities Uses the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to establish a framework for coordination among Federal, State, local, tribal, nongovernmental, and private-sector organizations 12

NRP Applicability The NRP applies to all Federal departments and agencies that may be requested to provide assistance in Incidents of National Significance including: Major disasters, emergencies, and terrorist incidents including threats Other events requiring Department of Homeland Security (DHS) assistance The NRP provides one way of doing business for both Stafford Act and non-Stafford Act incidents 13

NRP Structure Base Plan Describes the domestic incident management structures and processes Appendixes Include acronyms, definitions, authorities, and a compendium of national interagency plans Emergency Support Function Annexes Describe the structures and responsibilities for coordinating incident resource support Support Annexes Provide guidance for the functional processes and administrative requirements Incident Annexes Address contingency or hazard situations requiring specialized application of the NRP 14

Emergency Support Functions ESF #1 - Transportation ESF #2 - Communications ESF #3 - Public Works and Engineering ESF #4 - Firefighting ESF #5 - Emergency Management ESF #6 - Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services ESF #7 - Resource Support ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical Services ESF #9 - Urban Search and Rescue ESF #10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials Response ESF #11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources ESF #12 - Energy ESF #13 - Public Safety and Security ESF #14 - Long-Term Community Recovery and Mitigation ESF #15 - External Affairs 15

Operations Framework Field Level Regional Level Multiagency Coordination Entity Command Structures Coordination Structures Strategic coordination Prioritization between incidents and associated resource allocation Focal point for issue resolution EOCs/Multiagency Coordination Centers Support and coordination Identifying resource shortages and issues Gathering and providing information Implementing multiagency coordination entity decisions Incident Command Post Area Command Incident Command Post State Emergency Ops Center (EOC) Joint Field Office (JFO) Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC) National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) Incident Command Directing on-scene emergency management Interagency Incident Management Group (IIMG) JFO Coordination Group Local Emergency Ops Center (EOC) National Level Incident Command Post

Defining a Catastrophic Incident A catastrophic incident is any natural or manmade incident, including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions. 17

Defining a Catastrophic Incident A catastrophic incident: Could result in sustained national impacts over a prolonged time period Almost immediately exceeds resources normally available to State, local, tribal, and private-sector authorities in the impacted area Significantly interrupts governmental operations and emergency services to such an extent that national security could be threatened. 18

What is the Catastrophic Annex? The NRP Catastrophic Incident Annex establishes a context and overarching strategy for implementing and coordinating an accelerated, pro-active national response to a catastrophic incident. The Annex was published in December 2004 as part of the National Response Plan. 19

What is the Catastrophic Supplement? The NRP Catastrophic Incident Supplement provides the operational framework for implementing the strategy contained in the NRP Catastrophic Incident Annex. The Supplement is organized around a basic plan, 2 operational annexes, and 14 reference appendices. The Supplement was published in late September 2005. The document is marked “For Official Use Only.” 20

Organization of the Supplement Basic Plan Purpose, Design, Overview Concept of Operations, Federal Execution Strategy Catastrophic Response Inhibitors Operational Annexes Execution Schedule Transportation Schedule Reference Appendices Basic Planning Assumptions Inventory of Federal Response Teams Mass Care Search & Rescue Decontamination Public Health & Medical Support Medical Equipment & Supplies Patient Movement Mass Fatalities Housing Public Information, Incident Comms. Private Sector Support Acronyms, Abbreviations & Terms NDMS Federal Partners MOA 21

When Does It Apply? The NRP Catastrophic Incident Supplement applies to – No-notice or short-notice incident of catastrophic magnitude When need for Federal assistance is obvious and immediate Anticipatory planning, resource pre-positioning are precluded The Supplement & Execution Schedule do not apply to – Incidents that evolve or mature into catastrophic incidents For evolving events, response strategy is applied via standard NRP procedures, as guided by the appropriate Incident Annex (e.g., Biological Incident Annex). 22

Activation The DHS Secretary designates event an Incident of National Significance. Only the DHS Secretary or designee may initiate implementation of the Catastrophic Incident Annex. Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC) notifies Federal departments and agencies that the Catastrophic Incident Annex has been implemented. Notification and full coordination with States occur, but the coordination process should not delay or impede the rapid mobilization and deployment of critical Federal resources. 23

DHS as Coordinating Agency Upon activation of the Annex, DHS will – Activate and deploy (or prepare to deploy) DHS-managed teams, equipment caches, and other resources in accordance with the Supplement. Identify, prepare, and operationalize facilities critical to supporting the movement and reception of deploying Federal resources. Activate national-level facilities and capabilities. Make every attempt to establish contact with impacted States to coordinate employment of federal resources in support of the State. 24

Cooperating Agencies When notified by the HSOC that the DHS Secretary has implemented the Annex, federal departments and agencies and the American Red Cross will – Activate and deploy (or prepare to deploy) agency- or ESFmanaged teams, equipment caches, and other resources in accordance with the Supplement. Commence ESF responsibilities as appropriate. Commence assessments of the probable consequences of the incident & projected resource requirements. Commence development of shorter and longer-term response and recovery strategies. 26

Mobilization and Deployment Upon designation by the DHS Secretary of a catastrophic incident, Federal resources – organized into incidentspecific “packages” – deploy in accordance with the NRP Catastrophic Incident Supplement and in coordination with the affected State and incident command structure. Unless it can be credibly established that a pre-identified Federal resource in the Supplement is not needed at the catastrophic incident venue, that resource deploys. 27

Mobilization and Deployment Resources are deployed by the sponsoring Federal agency and transported according to an Execution Schedule managed by the Department of Transportation. Deployment timing for mobilized resources will depend on the availability of air/ground transportation and the availability of adequate reception capabilities at the destination. Federal resources arriving at a federal mobilization center or staging area remain there until requested by State/local incident command authorities, when they are integrated into the incident response effort. 28

Mobilization and Deployment All “pushed” Federal assets and resources will be 100% Federally funded through initial deployment to the Federal mobilization center or staging area. However, in accordance with the Stafford Act, State requests for use of deployed Federal assets may require cost-sharing. 29

Resource Flow 1. DHS Secretary designates incident, notifies HSOC. 2. HSOC notifies NRCC and federal EOCs of Annex / Supplement implementation and I-Hour. 3. NRCC activates Movement Coordination Branch. 4. NRCC designates Federal mobilization center and dispatches management team. 5. NRCC and Federal EOCs direct Federal storage sites & logistics centers to implement Execution Schedule. 6. Sites / Centers deploy resources to Federal mobilization center, unless otherwise directed by the NRCC. 7. Commodities are sent from Mob Center to Federal staging areas, State staging areas, local Receiving & Distribution Centers, as directed by the RRCC. 8. Resources are sent from the Mob Center and staging areas into the incident area in support of state/local incident command authorities.

Expected Areas of Assistance Mass care, housing, and human services (ESF 6) Urban search & rescue (ESF 9) Decontamination (ESFs 8, 10) Public health & medical support (ESF 8) Medical equipment & supplies (ESF 8) Casualty and fatality management & transportation (ESF 8) Public Information (ESF 15) 31

Transportation Schedule DOT will activate a 24/7 Emergency Transportation Center to coordinate the movement of supplies and resources via air, sea, and land transport. Transportation response will be managed in 2 broad categories: Immediate Push Items – Pre-identified resources dispatched automatically within first 48 hours of incident, without any request from State or local authorities. Midterm Pull Items – Assets dispatched within the first 10 days that are likely to be needed at the incident site, but will not be transported until requested by an appropriate authority at the FEMA Region, JFO, or FEMA Headquarters. 32

Execution Schedule Action reflects the time the action is initiated, not completed. Bold actions resources that will deploy to or activate within/near the incident area. “Initiate deployment actions” mobilize resources for immediate pickup at the designated air/ground departure point. For Responsible Agency: The term “ALL” refers to all Federal departments and agencies to which the action applies. Action Identifier “M” multiple but specific agencies are responsible. Action Identification numbers are provided for quick reference. Execution Schedule Explanation: 33

Execution Schedule: All Agencies 34

Execution Schedule: HHS

National Disaster Medical System DHS, DoD, DHHS, DVA partnership Provides Medical Care Evacuation Care Definitive (hospital) care Private and public partnership 110 teams and 7000 personnel 36

Fully Deployable DMATs WA AK MT ND MN OR ID SD WY NE NV CA UT ME VN T H MA CO KS WI NY CT MI PA IA OH WV IL IN MO KY AZ NM TX AK-1 Anchorage AL-1 Birmingham AL-3 Mobile AR-1 Little Rock CA-1 Irvine CA-2 Riverside CA-4 San Diego CA-6 San Francisco HI CA-9 Los Angeles CA-11 Sacramento CO-2 Denver FL-1 Pensacola FL-2 Fort Myers FL-3 Tampa/St. Pete FL-4 Jacksonville FL-5 Miami FL-6 Orlando GA-3 Riverdale HI-1 Wailuku, Maui KY-1 Ft. Thomas MA-1 Boston MA-2 Worcester MI-1 Westland MO-1 St. Louis AR MS AL RI NC TN OK VA NJ DE MD SC GA LA NC-1 Winston-Salem NJ-1 Trenton NM-1 Albuquerque NY-2 Valhalla OH-1 Toledo OH-5 Dayton OK-1 Tulsa OR-2 Eugene FL PHS-1 Rockville, MD RI-1 Providence SC-1 Charleston TX-1 El Paso TX-3 Houston TX-4 Dallas WA-1 Seattle

VMATs As shown within Federal Regions WA MT OR ND ID V N T H WI PA IA NE IL UT CO CA NY MI WY VMAT IV MO KS OH IN VMAT II OK WV NM VA KY NC VMAT III AR MS AL SC GA LA TX HI FL AK CT N J DE TN AZ VMAT I MN SD NV ME MD MA RI

DMORTs WA DMORT OR X MT DMORT VIII ID ND DMORT V WI MI WY PA IA NE DMORT IX UT CO CA DMORT VII IL MO KS OH IN OK NM DMORT VI DMORT WV III VA KY TN AZ DMORT V N I T DMORT MAH II NY CT RI MN SD NV ME AR MS DMORT IV GA NC SC AL LA TX HI FL AK N J DE MD

Strategic National Stockpile Push Packages 14 throughout the country Available in less than 12 hours Vendor Managed Inventory Chempacks Project Will eventually be in all states WA completed in Region X 40

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