TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

TonyAlottoStatewideDirector

Ken OlsonStrike Team

Leader

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

All-hazards Response

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Traditional Response• Search & Rescue

• Public Health & Safety

• Fire Protection

• Law & Order

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

What was Missing?

Restoring Critical Infrastructure

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

PurposeEmergency Repairs to Critical Infrastructure• Public Works Damage Assessment• Public Works Resources–People–Equipment–Materials

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Minimum Requirements

To Enable Citizens to Return Home:

• Life Safety

• Water

• Shelter

• Food

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Team Members• Technical Specialist • Experienced Professional • Leadership Skills • Administrative Skills • Planning Skills • Organizational Skills• Critical Infrastructure Knowledge

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Incident Commander

Operations Chief

Public Works Resource Teams

PlanningChief

Public Works Assessment

Teams

LogisticsChief

Finance/Administration

Chief

LiaisonOfficer Safety Officer

Public Information

Officer

Incident Command Structure

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Liaison OfficerPoint of contact for public works resources in support of Incident Command Incident

Commander

Operations Chief

Public Works Resource Teams

Planning Chief

Public Works Assessment

Teams

Logistics ChiefFinance/

Administration Chief

Liaison Officer Safety Officer

Public Information

Officer

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Assessment TeamSupports local jurisdiction:

• Assessment

• Identify Local Capabilities

• Determine Resource Needs

• Technical Assistance

Incident Commander

Operations Chief

Public Works Resource

Teams

Planning Chief

Public Works Assessment

Teams

Logistics ChiefFinance/

Administration Chief

Liaison OfficerSafety Officer

Public Information

Officer

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Resource Teams

Individual TechniciansFully Integrated Team

Specialized Repair CrewsOperators and Equipment

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Issues Worked

Electrical IssuesWater/Wastewater

Inspections Streets/Roads

FloodingLogistics

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICESTEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Tony Alotto

979-458-3300

alottot1@ tamu.edu

www.teex.org/pwrt

Questions?