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Home My WebLink AboutEmergency Management Briefing Presentation� �.� ��jectives � 1 of �� • Describe the Incident Command System (ICS). • Describe the various ways ICS can be applied. � Define the role of an Executive/Senior Official relative to the ICS. • Describe the major responsibilities of an Executive/ Senior Official as related to an incident. • Demonstrate basic familiarity with ICS terminology. � Describe the basic organization of ICS and know the functional responsibilities of the Command and General Staffs. � • Describe issues that influence incident complexity and the tools available to analyze complexity. 5/7`2012 � 517,'2012 � ��'��;� �� • Describe the differences between on-incident ICS organizations and activities and the activities accomplished by Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Area Commands, and Multiagency Coordination Systems (MACS). • Explain the administrative, logistical, financial, and reporting implications of large incident operations. • Describe the sources of information regarding the incident and how to access them. • � • Describe types of agency(ies) policies and guidelines that influence management of incident or event activities. � 5/%/2C�i 2 � �J • i � � � Arden Hills Emergency Management is coordinated at the "city" or"local" level. Ramsey County Maintains a"county wide" Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The City has thier specific roles and responsibilities identified. The City Council has formally adopted the Ramsey County EOP as the City of Arden Hilis EOP. The City maintains Standard Operating Guidelines ' (SOGs) in specific disciplines identified that the City and , cover. � �� °°� � � � � � � �� ;,�;�,�,�� The City of Arden Hiils staff have recently completed a table top to identify roles and responsibilities. New position checklists are being created to help those who have a responsibility within the EOC. New areas for further Emergency Management planning are being identified and established. 'I 3 5i712i11 L � • � i � •An incident is . . . . . . an occurrence, caused by either human or natural phenomena, that requires response actions to prevent or minimize loss of life, or damage to property and/or the environment. �.�_ �.. . r , ��.�:=°� � ��. % ;, .; �� s � �� '` �� ' + "t r�y�+ ��`.:- � _ �A , �, C + iR- � 5I7I L �} 12 � � , � � � � �-�-� ... .. , HOW LONG W�LLA�'` : COMPLEX` � INCIDENT LAST? � __ _ .--_ HOW LONG DO WE NEED TO BE SELF- SUFFICIENT? � Vi/hat I s I CS? _� __----- t �� •The Incident Command System: �.� � � :� �� & • Is a standardized, on-scene, all- �� hazards incident management { # concept. w� �� :� ,w y� i -� • Allows its users to adopt an `��' integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. � 5/�12012 �� U � �� t�� •Using management best practices, ICS helps to ensure: • The safety of responders and others. � The achievement of tactical objectives. ,- • The efficient use of resources. �� r� � m� �� ,.:� 1 `, e�� _ . � �,' �� ... . � ° ff �� ""� !" .� �� ....�. ��. i L�� s ��r �� ........ . . ................ ............. ... ......................., :L _ - : :i HSPD-5 MANAGEMENT OF DOMESTIC INCIDENTS :_ : � HSPD-8 ; NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS :......................................................... .............................................: ,, �� C,� I,'2012 � _ N�ti_�n�_I _-Resp�ns� �,�,�.� �vuo rk � N R� F � • Establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident response. ��, �� ; Eme,��Ys�� ; � Presents an overview of key response `"°"'°°"°°"" ' principles, roles, and structures that s�� ^^�•°� guide the national response. ��;�„ - Mneies P,„,�, • Includes the Core Document, e��ae. Annexes, and Partner Guides. • Replaces the National Response Plan. � i � �. . . - � - • . FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAST RESORT! STATE GOVERNMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRST RESPONSE! INDIVIDUALS AND PRIVATE NONGOVERNMENTAL 7 5/7l2t�12 u �ta�iona� rncident �/lanagement � m ' • What? ... NIMS provides a consistent nationwide . template . . . • Who? ... to enable Federal, State, tribal, and local ' governments, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together ... • How? ... to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity ... ' • Why? ... in order to reduce the loss of life and property, and harm to the environment. � ��: ��"lc°�� iS�`��'lc�t ��5 NOt � NIMS is not . . . AN OPERATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT PLAN �A RESOURCE ALLOCATION PLAN ► TERRORISM/WMD-SPECIFIC PLAN ! ■DESIGNED TO ADDRESS ' INTERNATIONAL EVENTS i : � � i • NIMS Components PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT •Command and Management ONGOING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE MULTIAGENCY COORDINATION SYSTEMS PUBLIC INFORMATION �� r��ii��r�� ICS •Governmental officials must: • Adopt the ICS through executive order, proclamation, or legislation as the agency's/jurisdiction's official incident response system. • Direct that incident managers and response organizations train, exercise, and use the ICS. • Integrate ICS into functional and system-wide emergency operations policies, plans, and procedures. • Conduct ICS training for responders, supervisors, and command-level officers. • Conduct coordinating ICS-oriented exercises that involve responders from muitiple disciplines and jurisdictions. 5/7�'2012 9 51712 C� ? 2 � . ,♦�. -,- i ... • Hazardous Materials Incidents • Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) — 1986 • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rule 29 CFR 1910.120 • � � State and Local Regulations ��r°�ple� �f ��s i�� U S( n g �('? �re, both structural and wildland uV • Natural disasters, such as tornadoes, floods, ice storms, or earthquakes , �� _:� . -" '- • Human and animal disease outbreaks ' • Search and rescue missions _� : � +� I • Hazardous materials incidents ��, , . �- �� • Criminal acts and crime scene investigations ', ~� • Terrorist incidents, including the use of weapons of mass destruction • National Special Security Events, such as ' Presidential visits or the Super Bowl ; ■ Other planned events; such as � 51�r`��}1 � • I �S Benefits • � �� , • Meets the needs of incidents of any kind or size. � Allows personnel from a variety of agencies to meld rapidly into a common management structure. ' • Provides logistical and administrative support to operational staff. � Is cost effective by avoiding duplication of efforts. 11 5/7/20� 2 • .� � •Differs from the day-to-day, administrative organizational structures and positions. • Unique ICS position titles and organizational structures , are designed to avoid confusion during response. ' • Rank may change during deployment. A"chief' may not hold that title when deployed under an ICS structure. �� , � i � � • •ICS requires the use of common terminology. Common terminology helps to define: ' • Organizational functions. ' ��:.� � � .� . � Incident facilities. ��` .� • Resource descriptions. IS UNIT . � �.+� � I• Position titles. W�� VE A � �� " 12 �/�%!2G12 � � � �hain of �ommand • Chain of command is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization. ' • Unity of command means that every individual has a designated supervisor to whom he or she reports at the scene of the incident. ' � ��c�� r •Upon arriving at an incident, the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or transfer command to a third party. The most qualified person at the scene is designated as the Incident Commander. � 5l7/2t� 12_ � I ��i��t__��na nder' � RoI e .The Incident Commander� � � � • Provides overall leadership for incident response. • Takes policy direction from the Executive/Senior OfficiaL ' • Delegates authority to others. • Ensures incident safety. • Provides information to internal and external stakeholders. • Establishes and maintains liaison with other ' agencies participating in the incident. • Establishes incident objectives. � Directs the development of the Incident Action Plan. �xecutives'��nior Offici��' �� r�� •Executives/Senior Officials: � Provide policy guidance on priorities and objectives based on situational needs and the Emergency Plan. • Oversee resource coordination and support to the on-scene comman� from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or through dispatch. �� - r INCIDENT COMMANDER I � 14 5i �f /2012 � • � � .r NIMS: Command Command: The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. � �� i�i�� z � � NIMS: Coordination Multiagency coordination is a process that allows all levels of government and all ' disciplines to work together more efficiently and effectively. � � , � 5171 �Q 12 � U � . '� •D I�i�1��i� i r a� i�i�i��t�i(ed in advance) or verbal, and i clude: • Legal authorities and restrictions. • Financial authorities and restrictions. � � • • Reporting requirements. • � Demographic issues. � • Political implications. r • Agency or jurisdictional priorities. • Plan for public information management. • Process for communications. • Plan for ongoing_ incident evaluation. i �,,.,I i �umr��ry: Incident ��ement Roles INCIDENT COMMANDER'S ROLE THE INCIDENT COMMANDER: II ■ MANAGES THE INCIDENT AT ' THE SCENE. ■ KEEPS THE EOC INFORMED ON ALL IMPORTANT MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE INCIDENT. � AGENCY EXECUTIVES'/SENIOR OFFICIALS' ROLE THESE OFFICIALS PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO THE INCIDENT COMMANDER: ■ POLICY ■ MISSION • STRATEGIC DIRECTION ■ AUTHORITY 'O MAINTAIN UNITY OF COMMAND AND SAFETY OF RESPONDER� THE CHAIN OF COMMAND MUST NOT BE BYPASSED. '� 7 517f2G 12 �� J • I . UBLIC INFORMATIO ' � OFFICER LIAISON COMMAND OFFICER STAFF ; SAFETY ' OFFICER __ _ �ommand Staff •The Incident Commander may designate a Command ' Staff who: � Provide information, liaison, and safety services for the entire organization. • Report directly to the Incident Commander. INCIDENT� �� COMMANDER ��r��r�i �taff •As the incident expands in complexity, the Incident Commander may add General Staff Sections to maintain span of control. INCIDENT COMMANDER � � -PIIS INFORMATION OFFICER �---- --_--- - ------ COM MAN D LIAISON OFFICER STAFF . SAFETY _ OFFICER ., . ENERAL ,� �• � STAFF 18 517'2012 • � . �' ' � ; --� ' ; INCIDENT � � COMMANDER __ � ', � INCIDENT MANAGEM - usuc iNFORMano � � TEAM = COMMAND AND �OFF eR ; ; � GENERAL STAFF i ��A� o" ' ' MEMBERS OFFI eR , : I F = � ��, SAF TY ' OFFICER �-------- -- � � � � � i' ��ill�' � . � �" � • • � � _ � � '---- �� ---------------------- • � � � �V�� c��S Whafi`� �__ -- IFinance/Admin: Monitors Command: Overall costs related to the i responsibility for the incident. Provides overall � IllCld@Ilt. $@tS INCIDENT , fiscal guidance. � �COMMANDER ��-__-- ----......_ �_ objectives. � �---__�--� __—_ _ l, � S CTION S� L SECTION �� S CIT ON �� FIN SECTIONM�N I �- -- � -. Operations: Develops the 'Plannin : Develops the I Loctistics: Provides actical organization and direct ! Incident Action Plan to resources and all othe ' all resources to carry out the accomplish the services needed to Incident Action Plan. objectives. support the incident. , � 5l7!201 � r� LJ � �lodular Organization (1 ofi �) • Develops in a top-down, modular fashion. � Is based on the size and complexity of the incident. � Is based on the hazard environment created by the incident. �--_--� � � � �� [ �-�� - �1odui�r �rg�niz��i�r� (� �� 2) l.J � Incident objectives determine the organizational size. • Only functions/positions that are necessary will be filled. • Each element must have a ' person in charge. ■ ' _ ��_ � �_ _� _ �� __� !� � � � 5/7,�20� 2 � �� xampie: Expar��ing I ncident (1 of 3) �. ��. x � .� •Scenario: On a chilly autumn , day, a parent calis 911 to '' `� report a missing ' ---_ ___-- 7-year-old child in a wooded ;P�B�,�,NFORMAT�oN area adjacent to a coastal - — - - - - � I °FF'�ER SAFETY ( ......- ---�-� area. f OFFICER I � ....- _____ ---- � I IAISON �xample: �xpanding I ncident (2 of 3} — I , UBLIC INFORMATIO _--�- OFFICER .... SAFETY --___ ____.... � OFFICER _....___ uasoN OFFICER � _ OPERATIONS � SECTION {-- _ _ i STAGING I ��. AREA `--_..__ I EMS - ��.. ` SEARCH I� INVESTIGATION GROUP GROUP i GROUP � � - ----_..- r---1 � ��CANINE VOLUNTEER STRIKE TEAM SEARCHERS __---------- ..__ �. -- •Scenario: As additional resource personnel arrive, the Incident Commander assigns an Operations Section Chief to maintain span of control. .� �_ ..._____- _, ___-- _..... _ . ... _. _ .. � � SEARCH I INVESTIGATION GROUP I GROUP '� L� 5i7%�C�12 � � Example: Expanding lncider�t �� of 3} •Scenario: With hundreds of responders and volunteers arriving, there is a need for on-scene support of the planning and logistics functions. The Incident Commander adds a Planning Section Chief and Logistics Section Chief. . �ncident �omplexity and Resource Needs INCIDENT COMPLEXITIRESOURCE NEEDS ICS STRUCTURE ' �; r---- �__„_-_ :�,,,-_� ��m�� • � ,, ;� :; - . , i��==�'•�' c ��` , - +rl . �.,.�� _ � - 1�' —1 .��' ,.{ . � �'_� ��.� �j_ a � v,� �.�� a� �'� .�� x _ Y °:� ..,; .�..'��r .... �� ° 3 � � • _ _ _ _ _ Ji, �— y _' �, � . �:�� ..� � -�` u��' ' �,�, � �: w ,. �� „ , � , _ � , . !�, ,. _ _ _ _ _ ., . _ �:;� � V � _ ��, '� t______._— ___.__..� SAFETY I I OFFICER I' i OFFICER LIAISON OFFICER , � --- — �OPERATIONS � i PLANNING � LOGISTICS�� , SECTION LI SECTION SECTION � -------- --- ---'� — . m 5l7!20� 2 � Com�lexity Analysis Fact�rs N ,, �,- _ , �,,� � . • ICS is managed by objectives. • Objectives are communicated throughout the entire ICS organization. 23 5i7t201 � � Overall Priorities � � INITIAL DECISIONS AND OBJECTIVES ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES: #1: Life Safety #2: Incident Stabilization #3: Property/Environmental Conservation ___ Reliance on an Incident •The �i��dLrit'C mlr�'an�der creates an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that: • Specifies the incident objectives. • States the activities to be completed. • Covers a specified timeframe, called r�_ an operational period. . �, � - _ • May be oral or written—except for hazardous materials incidents, _ _ _ _ � ' which require a written IAP. • Takes into account legal and policy eonsiderations and direction. 24 5/7;'2012 LJ _ �esource ��an�c��rr�en� •Resource management includes processes for: • Categorizing resources. • Ordering resources. � Dispatching resources. f � ;� "��-!! � Tracking resources. ' . � ` � � �� • Recovering resources. � ,.;: �,�� •It also includes processes for reimbursement for ' resources, as appropriate. ' � �� r�� r��ns � •Incident communications are facilitated through: � The development and use of a common communications plan. • The interoperability of communication equipment, procedures, and systems. � �� rce3 ilk � . .., .. . . ..;,.'..� ... �+�.�._ 'i� 25 5/ i /20' 2 � �nteroperability Saves Lives •Jan. 13, 1982: 70 people lost their lives when Air Florida Flight 90 crashed in Washington, DC. Police, fire, and EMS crews responded quickly but couldn't coordinate their efforts because they couldn't talk to each other by radio. •Sept. 11, 2001: When American Airlines Fiight 77 crashed into the Pentagon, 900 users from 50 different agencies were able to communicate with one another. Response agencies had learned an ' invaluable lesson from the Air Florida tragedy. i .� . � •At any incident: • The situation must be assessed and the response planned. • Managing resources safely and effectively is the most important consideration. ...,.:c�:.F � • Personnel and equipment should not be dispatched unless requested by the on-scene Incident Command . �� tr `� �"' .� �� . ; ,� ,.''k'"' , �� ,�_ . , 26 Unified & Area Command AS A TEAM EFFORT, UNIFIED COMMAND ALLOWS ALL AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY OR FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN INCIDENT TO JOINTLY PROVIDE MANAGEMENT DIRECTION TO THE INCIDENT. � �i?i201 L � � i � ' � t'� I�! �� ► t'1'1 � � C� � ■ ESTABLISHES A COMMON SET OF INCIDENT OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES. ■ ALLOWS INCIDENT COMMANDERS TO MAKE JOINT DECISIONS BY ESTABLISHING A SINGLE COMMAND STRUCTURE. ■ MAINTAINS UNITY OF COMMAND. EACH EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO ONLY ONE SUPERVISOR. UNiFIED COMMAND ;� - �� b �� • FIRE LAW E�NFOR�T Search &�Rescue � � 1 � a �� C�pers:� . . oectiun i._�_. .. ��: � 1 � ., e � �' �.� i�'�' �,�'� Definition of Area Command •Area Command is used to oversee the management of: • Multiple incidents that are each being handled by an Incident Command System organization; or � A very large incident that has multiple incident management teams assigned to it. Incident #1 I I I Incident #2 I I I Incident #3 Incident Commander Incident Commander Incident Commander : �1712G � � � �� rea Command: Primary Functions • Provide agency or jurisdictional authority for assigned incidents. • Ensure a clear understanding of agency expectations, intentions, and constraints. • Establish critical resource use priorities between various incidents. • Ensure that Incident Management Team personnel assignments and organizations are appropriate. • Maintain contact with officials in charge, and other agencies and groups. • Coordinate the demobilization or reassignment of resources between assigned incidents. � � I��uu�w�� . ' � jr�i �� :�~� � '�` :;,;< � � � � ,��j ,,. management of multiple incidents. Area Command may be unified, and works directly with Incident Commanders. Incident Commander: performs primary tactical-level, ' on-scene incident command functions. The Incident Commander is located at an Incident Command Post ' at the incident scene. ' Emerqency Operations Center: The physical location at which R�C�37.— the coordination of information and resources to support incident management takes place. ---- Area Command• Oversees the � 517�2C12 � � MULTIAGENCY SUPPORT AND COORDINATION � PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COORDINATION TO INCIDENT COMMAND BY: ■MAKING POLICY DECISIONS. ■ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES. ■RESOLVING CRITICAL RESOURCE ISSUES. ■FACILITATING LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND RESOURCE TRACKING. ■COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION. '_� �:#c�.". sta�� , w�o�aiu. �YiERGE1VCY EMERG�N�"ll' EMERGEWGY �O�S CENTER OPS �EN'�� OP$ GENT�R (EOCI �E{�`�.. ��` ��'`�:a��i 30 5/7/2012 � � �r+� � # � ` � � � ��.� -� �I�� ;, � 'i � I `,_ � �.:� � � �.� � �'- , �� .�, , { . �� , � +�� 1:�� . The Public Information Officer: ■REPRESENTS AND ADVISES THE INCIDENT COMMAND. ■MANAGES ON-SCENE MEDIAAND PUBLIC INQUIRIES. The Joint Information Center (JIC) is a physical Iocation used to coordinate: •��"�'ICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION. ■CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS. ■PUBLIC AFFAIRS FUNCTIONS. �i 5f7!2012 � � � C� �eaking With One Voice � • Executives/Senior Officials must coordinate and integrate messages with on-scene Public Information Officers and other agencies. • A Joint Information System (established procedures and protocols) is used to help ensure coordination of inessages. 7 � � � � County ; A ' -- - �} � : r:.------------� ' � County Coasta'I j B dFea'-�} �State � ``-'=�-%`Rec. Area , _._._.��—._. — f �' Natianal � 1 Park �� / ��rdinatiar� Amang �gencies •A wide-area search is underway for a child who is missing. The search covers the areas shown on the map. � ' , , ' 32 �/il'2C�12 � � i ncident Management Assessment •Assessment is an important leadership responsibility. Assessment methods include: • Corrective action report/ _ after-action review. _ ,I �"�. � � Post-incident analysis. .= � � Debriefing. � ��-�� - - �-�-.__-�-� �.'"�- ' ' „ny��'' � �_ M - • Post-incident critique. ,� . �� H, ��___�_--- -- --- - • Mitigation plans. — � � � fter-Action Review •Ensure an after-action review is conducted and answers the following questions: • What did we set out to do? • What actually happened? • Why did it happen? • What are we going to do different next time? • Are there lessons learned that should be shared? • What followup is needed? 'I I '� 33 5l7/20 � 2 . � �heck Plans, F'oi�cies, and �aws � •Do your agency's/jurisdiction's preparedness plans, policies, and laws: _____- • Comply with NIMS, including ICS? � TM� •` �"` ; :� • Cover all hazards? �� • Include delegations of � w �� authority (as appropriate)? ' `� �� <; TM • Include up-to-date �� ;��,,�,�� ;� �,. �� ' '�� information? �� p � � �r��i(Gr.l � � � � ....... . ....... . . . .. . . _ .... . . ..... ..... . . . . Establish Resource .�loar�,ac��a�,,edntt S�stems • Describing, inventorying, requesting, and tracking resources? • Activating and dispatching resources? • Managing volunteers? • Demobilizing or recalling resources? • Financial tracking, reimbursement, and reporting? • Do you have mutual aid and assistance agreements for obtaining resources, facilities, services, and other required support during an incident? ■ �stablisl� �arnrnunications an� I n�aru��a�s��: , � Formulating and disseminating indications and warnings? • Formulating, executing, and communicating operational decisions? � Preparing for potential requirements and requests supporting incident management activities? • Developing and maintaining situation awareness? • Can responders from different agencies (e.g., fire, police, public works} or mutual aid and assistance partners communicate with one another? � • Do you have a plan/budget for maintaining and replacing your ' emergency communication systems? 3� ��a�z � Tr�ir�in�, ��e�e�t��ling, ��c� ��r�� I� �J � �. � ��. • Do you have sufficient qualified personnel to assume ICS Command and General Staff positions? • Can you verify that personnel meet ' established professional standards for: � Training? • Experience? � Performance? •`�'Vhen was the last tabletop or functional exercise that practiced command and coordination functions? Did you participate in that exercise? �� • �� . -� �� a ma � �- � � � `� � � � .:.�� . w� �� .� �.._��... .� • NRF Resource Center: www.fema.gov/nrf • NIMS Resource Center: www.fema.gov/nims • ICS Resource Center: ww.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/ICSResource �� 5/7!2C�12 � ��C��S�l�� . � ' •Most importantly, Executives/Senior Officials � � :' provide leadership. ', •Leadership means . . . � • Motivating and supporting trained, � on-scene responders so that they can '� $ accomplish difficult tasks under dangerous, � stressful circumstances. � ; • Instilling confidence in the public that the �� incident is being managed effectively. � _�.� . � � I E',1/!�W 8c C�OS111� We covered the Incident Command System. How it relates to Arden Hills Operations. Identified your role in disaster management. I � K�l � `7%2C'! 2 � r� �J � 38