Simple Tabletop Exercise Simple Tabletop Exercise Objectives:Objectives: Practice decision-making in the absence
of critical information Consider the Threat Evaluation Process
(from the RPTB) to determine how best to handle a security breach
Collaborate on and discuss how to make critical notifications in an organized and effective manner
Zenith City, USAZenith City, USA
Located in upper Midwest 20o F winter/78o F summer 90,000 people in
five boroughs Historic manufacturing
center beginning to attract tourists and conventions
Air, rail, and road transport
Zenith City, USAZenith City, USA
City government is council/manager form with elected mayor
Fire and rescue services provided by Zenith City Fire Department
City served by four hospitals: St. Michaels (75 beds), Sacred Heart (100-bed facility w/ helipad), North End (50 beds) and Zenith City (50 beds)
Zenith City, USAZenith City, USA
Constructed on glacial sediments, including sands and gravels that supply water
City receives its drinking water from both surface water and ground water sources
Zenith City, USAZenith City, USA
Surface water is pumped from the Crystal River to supply drinking water to Zenith City
Alta City, Zenith City’s neighbor to the south, also derives its water supply from the Crystal River
Water treatment consists of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. In addition, softening, pH adjustment and fluoridation are also performed.
Zenith City, USAZenith City, USA
Pumping stations have capacity of 5 MGD, and system can store up to 3 MG
4 supply wells, 4 storage tanks, and 130 miles of distribution pipeline
Many homes and businesses lack backflow prevention valves.
Zenith City, USAZenith City, USA
Wastewater services are provided in the southern portion of the city via a secondary wastewater treatment plant.
There are two stormwater outfalls: one located along the West River and the other on the Crystal River.
SummerSummer
It is early August A heat wave has just ended Zenith City’s baseball team,
the Riveters, record stands at 30-21
The city is hosting its 20th Annual Fair
National Threat Advisory Level: Yellow
Zenith City Simple Tabletop Zenith City Simple Tabletop ExerciseExercise
After Action ReviewAfter Action Review(“Hot Wash”)(“Hot Wash”)
Discussion PointsDiscussion Points
Verification That Exercise Verification That Exercise Objectives Were Met:Objectives Were Met: Practice decision-making in the absence
of critical information Consider the Threat Evaluation Process
(from the RPTB) to determine how best to handle a security breach
Collaborate on and discuss how to make critical notifications in an organized and effective manner