reentry now they are coming back!. purpose: to promote and facilitate the timely reentry of...
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ReEntryNow They Are Coming Back!
Purpose:To promote and facilitate the timely reentry of essential response and
recovery personnel, governmental officials, business owners, property owners, media, etc., to speed up recovery efforts for the affected jurisdictions. This is usually done in three phases:– Phase 1 – Responder Reentry-Police/Fire/Medical/SAR Teams– Phase 2 – Limited Reentry-Major Safety Hazards Removed/EMS,
Fire, Police Resources available/Government Function/Some infrastructure restored (water/power/gas/sewer), Business Owners, Debris Teams, Insurance Adjusters
– Phase 3 – General Return-Populace/visitors
ReEntry
Phase 1: Responder ReEntry• Law Enforcement / Road Crews• Search & Rescue Teams / Medical Teams• Fire Service Units• State Emergency Response Teams• Utility Company Personnel tasked with hazard
removal / Public Works Teams• Mass Care Providers• State and Local Emergency Management Personnel• Media Representatives (May Require Escort)• Support for above Equipment & Personnel
TonyAlottoStatewideDirector
Ken OlsonStrike Team
Leader
All-hazards Response
Traditional Response• Search & Rescue
• Public Health & Safety
• Fire Protection
• Law & Order
What was Missing?
Restoring Critical Infrastructure
Purpose
Emergency Repairs to Critical Infrastructure
• Public Works Damage Assessment• Public Works Resources
– People– Equipment– Materials
Minimum Requirements
To Enable Citizens to Return Home:
• Life Safety
• Water
• Shelter
• Food
Team Members• Technical Specialist• Experienced Professional• Leadership Skills• Administrative Skills• Planning Skills• Organizational Skills• Critical Infrastructure Knowledge
Resource Teams
Individual TechniciansFully Integrated Team
Specialized Repair CrewsOperators and Equipment
Issues Worked
Electrical IssuesWater/Wastewater
Inspections Streets/Roads
FloodingLogistics
TxDOT’s Role in Disaster Response
Gilbert JordanTxDOT Emergency Management
Coordinator
Phase 2: Limited ReEntry• Major safety hazards eliminated from re-entry areas• EMS and basic Fire Protection Service available• Utilities and fuel may be limited or unavailable• Local officials may consider curfews• Limited access to the disaster area is allowed to
residents, business owners, and operators• Commercial vehicles deliver essential supplies• Disaster Relief Personnel and Insurance Agents• Contractors and repair personnel begin debris cleanup
and reconstruction
Phase 3: General Return• Law enforcement officials should be notified prior to
announcement, to deploy traffic control resources• Most or all of disaster area reopened to residents,
business owners, and operators• Some hazards may remain in disaster area• Scarcity of utilities and supplies may remain an issue• Nighttime curfew may still be required• Access to visitors should be prohibited if it would
impede supply delivery and debris removal, or cause further scarcity of essential supplies