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City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management
February 23, 2012
Austin
PUBLIC MEETING
Emergency Operations Plan
Welcome
Agenda overview
Candice Wade CooperHSEM, Public Information Officerand Community Preparedness
Manager
&
Emergency Operations Plan
1. What does “Austin HSEM” stand for?
A. The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
B. Austin’s Office of Homeland and Management Services
C. The City of Austin Office of Health Services and Emergency Managers
D. The City of Austin Office of Helping Save Endangered Men
1. What does “Austin HSEM” stand for?
A. The City of Austin Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
B. Austin’s Office of Homeland and Management Services
C. The City of Austin Office of Health Services and Emergency Managers
D. The City of Austin Office of Helping Save Endangered Men
2. What statement BEST describes what “Austin HSEM” does?
A. Coordinates the citywide response to large-scale emergencies and disasters
B. Monitors weather and searches for home-grown terrorists
C. Provides presentations and press conferences to promote preparedness
D. Conducts house arrest and investigate undocumented individuals
2. What statement BEST describes what “Austin HSEM” does?
A. Coordinates the citywide response to large-scale emergencies and disasters
B. Monitors weather and searches for home-grown terrorists
C. Provides presentations and press conferences to promote preparedness
D. Conducts house arrest and investigate undocumented individuals
3. What best describes your reason for attending this meeting?
A. For school credit or class assignment
B. To learn more about how Austin HSEM works
C. You just happen to be at City Hall
D. You want to be more involved with emergency management
E. Other reasons
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
OPERATIONS FINANCE & PROGRAMS
Facilitiesand
Technology
Training and
Exercises
Planning Grants Management
Adminand
Finance
Community Preparedness
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
OPERATIONS FINANCE & PROGRAMS
Facilitiesand
Technology
Training and
Exercises
Planning Grants Management
Adminand
Finance
Community Preparedness
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
OPERATIONS FINANCE & PROGRAMS
Facilitiesand
Technology
Training and
Exercises
Planning Grants Management
Adminand
Finance
Community Preparedness
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
OPERATIONS FINANCE & PROGRAMS
Facilitiesand
Technology
Training and
Exercises
Planning Grants Management
Adminand
Finance
Community Preparedness
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
OPERATIONS FINANCE & PROGRAMS
Facilitiesand
Technology
Training and
Exercises
Planning Grants Management
Adminand
Finance
Community Preparedness
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
Training and
Exercises
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
OPERATIONS FINANCE & PROGRAMS
Facilitiesand
Technology
Training and
Exercises
Planning Grants Management
Adminand
Finance
Community Preparedness
Training and
Exercises
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | WHAT WE DO
Types of hazards •Severe Thunder Storm•Flood•Tropical Systems/Hurricanes•Drought•Winter Storm•Environmental Exposure•Fire•Hazardous Materials Release•Transportation Accidents•Dam Failure•Civil Disturbance•Terrorism
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | Emergency Operations Plan
The Emergency Operations Plan addresses •Overview of the City’s Emergency Management Program
•The chain of command for disaster operations
•Incident management organization
•The functions of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
•Development of training and exercise programs
•Requesting external resources
•The administrative procedures for maintaining and updating emergency plans
•Authorities and References
•And much more
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | Emergency Operations Plan
Duty Officer notified
Notifications: •City Manager•Deputy City Manager•Assistant City Manager•PIO•HSEM staff•All departments•Stakeholders•Media
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | Emergency Operations Plan
Public Warning
•Austin Warning Alert Communication System (AWACS)
•Emergency Notification System (ENS)
•Emergency Alert System (EAS)
•Internet, AustinHSEM.com
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | Emergency Operations Plan
Recovery
Initial Response (1-7 days)
Emergency road and debris clearance Emergency food and shelter operations Emergency short-term repair of lifeline utilities Emergency short-term repair of transportation systems and provision of interim
transit services Building safety inspections Coordination of State/Federal damage assessments Re-occupancy of buildings
Primary Recovery Operations (7- 30 days)
Provision of interim housing Debris removal Restoration of lifeline utilities (power, water, sewers) Restoration of social and health services Restoration of normal City services Establishment of new ordinances governing location and nature of rebuilding Examination of building codes or standards Economic recovery measures, including interim sites for business restoration
Long-Term Reconstruction (Beyond 30 days)
Restoration of transportation systems Hazard mitigation, reconstruction of permanent housing Reconstruction of
commercial facilities Development and implementation of long-term economic recovery, targeting
impacted and critical industries
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | Emergency Operations Plan
Other considerations: •National Incident Management System (NIMS) •Incident Command System•Operating condition system (OPCON) •State and Federal declared disasters •Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Otis J. Latin, Sr. | Emergency Operations Plan
Why involve citizens?In 95% of all emergencies, bystanders or victims themselves are the first to provide emergency assistance or to perform a rescue.
Candice Wade Cooper | HSEM What we do
Disasters happen without warning
•Make a plan • Know how to evacuate your home • Identify an emergency contact
•Build a kit • Make sure you and your family can survive
for 3 days
•Stay informed• Sign up to receive ENS messages• Have a battery operated radio
•Know your neighbors