CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALL HAZARDS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Appomattox

CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALL HAZARDS INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM Appomattox and Essex Tornado Response And How the IMT can assist your facility

Today’s Objectives 1. 2. Share History of Central Virginia’s AHIMT role in the 2016 Appomattox Tornado response Introduce Incident Management Team Concept 3. How the Incident Management Team can assist your facility 4. Explain the Basic Application of the IMT What the IMT will/can do. What the IMT will not do.

CVAHIMT Response APPOMATTOX ESSEX

CVAHIMT Responses APPOMATTOX ESSEX Initial response of a 4 person advanced or short team. Reinforced with a C & G from Central Virginia, Hampton Roads and National Capital Region(s) AHIMT. Initial response of a 4 person advanced or short team. Reinforced with a C & G from Hampton Roads and National Capital Region(s) AHIMT.

CVAHIMT Responses APPOMATTOX Multi day operations Operations Section conducting damage assessment and clean up and debris removal Resource Allocation Situation Reports Documentation Briefing to BOS and EOC support ESSEX Multi day operations Operations Section conducting search and rescue, EMS Treatment, Triage and Transport Resource Allocation Situation Reports Documentation Briefing to BOS and EOC support

CVAHIMT Response APPOMATTOX ESSEX

CVAHIMT Response APPOMATTOX ESSEX

CVAHIMT Response APPOMATTOX ESSEX

CVAHIMT Response APPOMATTOX ESSEX

What is an Incident Management Team ? A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals

What is an Incident Management Team ? A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization

What is an Incident Management Team ? A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management

What is an Incident Management Team ? A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management of the incident organization & it’s resources

What is an Incident Management Team ? A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management of the incident organization & it’s resources to address the needs of the incident / event

What is an Incident Management Team ? A scalable group of specially trained & experienced individuals who work with the existing organization to provide for the command, control, coordination, support and / or management of the incident organization & it’s resources to address the needs of the incident / event with maximum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.

What is an Incident Management Team? “IMT” = Command & General Staff • IMT can be planned or formal • IMT ‘s are often impromptu or ad hoc

Why do we need an IMT? NIOSH investigations have discovered that most scene deaths can be attributed to breakdowns in the following: Communications Accountability Command Operations

What is an Incident Management Team? • An IMT focuses on the not-often used components of ICS: • Planning Section • Resource Unit (accountability issues) • Situation Unit (maps, intel, forecasts) • Logistic Section • Communication Unit (Com Plan) • Medical Unit (Responder Care)

Large Scale ICS/HICS Organization 2 -28/31 Incident Commander Public Information Officer Liaison Officer Safety Officer Operations Section Air Ops Branches Divisions Planning Section Logistics Section Resources Unit Demob. Unit Service Branch Support Branch Situation Unit Doc. Unit Commun. Unit Supply Unit Medical Unit Facilities Unit Food Unit Ground Support Unit Groups Strike Team Task Force Single Resource Finance/Admin. Section Time Unit Compensation Claims Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit

Large Scale ICS Organization 2 -28/31 Incident Commander Public Information Officer Liaison Officer Safety Officer Operations Section Air Ops Branches Divisions Planning Section Logistics Section Resources Unit Demob. Unit Service Branch Support Branch Situation Unit Doc. Unit Commun. Unit Supply Unit Medical Unit Facilities Unit Food Unit Ground Support Unit Groups Strike Team Task Force Single Resource Finance/Admin. Section Time Unit Compensation Claims Unit Procurement Unit Cost Unit

Preparing for Planning Meeting IAP Preparation & Approval Information Gathering and Sharing Operational Period Briefing Tactics Meeting Begin Operational Period Information Gathering and Sharing IC/UC Validate or Adjust Objectives Execute Plan & Assess Progress Initial Strategy Meeting & Information Sharing IC/UC Sets Initial Incident Objectives Initial UC Meeting (If Unified Command) Incident Briefing ICS 201 Agency Administrator Briefing (If Appropriate) Initial Response & Assessment Notification Incident/Threat Initial Response Information Gathering & Sharing Strategy Meeting If Objectives Adjusted Ongoing Planning Cycle Initial Response The Planning “P”

What is the IMT’s Focus? • ICS teaches us that Command manages the organization whereas Operations manages the incident. • Subsequently, the IMT focuses on assisting with the management of the organization.

What is the IMT’s Focus? • Initial IMT Objectives • Establish / enhance Overall Resource Accountability • Span of Control issues with large scale response • Establish / enhance Communications • Establish / ”SMART” Written Objectives • Establish / assist with Planning Process

Incident Types

Types of IMTs Local: (Types 5 ) Often a discipline specific response (i. e. fire, law) of 2 -5 command level officers that provide the IC with support (command mutual aide). 2 -5 members 1 op period No written IAP

Types of IMTs Regional: (Types 4 ) A single and/or multiagency team for expanded incidents, typically formed and managed at the city, township or county level or by a pre-determined local or regional entity. 7 -10 members 1 op period No written IAP

Types of IMTs Type 3: State or Regional multi-agency/ multijurisdiction team for extended incidents May be used at incidents such as a tornado touchdown, earthquake, flood, multi-day hostage/ standoff situation, or at large planned events. 7 -20 members 2+ op periods Written IAP

Types of IMTs Type 2: A self-contained, all-hazard or wildland team recognized at the National and State level, coordinated through the State, Geographic Area Coordination Center, or National Interagency Fire Center. 20 -35 members Multiple op periods Written IAP Incident Personnel < 500

Types of IMTs Type 1: A self-contained, all-hazard or wildland team recognized at the National and State level, coordinated through the State, Geographic Area Coordination Center, or National Interagency Fire Center. 35 -50 members Multiple op periods Written IAP Incident Personnel > 500

Types of IMTs

OVER-ARCHING POLICY & DECISION EXECUTIVE BODY MAKING MAC SUPPORT EOC/DOC & STAFFING COORDINATION IC/UC ORGANIZATIONAL COMMAND MANAGEMENT & DIRECTION POST OSC OPERATIONAL COMMAND & CONTROL FORWARD CP

When can an IMT be used? May be used in… • Planned events • Emergencies • Disasters (natural, human-made, etc. ) • Classified / Sensitive / High Visibility situations

IMTs Located in Virginia? Teams located across the Commonwealth All Virginia teams are Type 3 IMT’s • Hampton Roads AHIMT • Central Virginia AHIMT • National Capital Region AHIMT • Southwest AHIMT

Agencies Represented on Current Central Virginia AHIMT • Amelia Dept. of Emergency Management • Caroline County Fire & Rescue • Chesterfield County Fire & EMS • Chesterfield County Police • CJW Medical Center • Dinwiddie Fire & EMS • Goochland County Fire & EMS • Hanover Fire & EMS • Henrico Division of Fire • Henrico County CERT • Henrico Department of Emergency Management • Henrico Sherriff Dept. • • • Powhatan Fire & EMS Richmond Ambulance Authority Richmond Emergency Communications Richmond Fire Dept. Richmond Police US Coast Guard Reserve Virginia Communications Cache VDEM Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs Virginia Dept. of Health Virginia State Police Fusion Center

When to begin thinking about calling the IMT You may run in to a second ops period You have more resources than you normally manage or feel comfortable safely managing. If requesting more operational assets, you automatically have: Commensurate overhead needs Increased Resource accountability demand Increased communication demands Increased documentation requirements

How Do I Activate a Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team? The Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Teams can be requested through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Watch Desk 804 -674 -2400, or through a Local Response Plan.

What the VDEM Watch Center needs when you call them? Name of requesting AA/IC Direct contact number Contingent contact number Mission description Time expected to report Mobilization position Com assignment, if any

What will the IMT do when they arrive? Immediate Actions Check in with Incident Commander Receive The briefing from Incident Commander IMT will brief and assign their staff Establish IMT objectives that support their mission as assigned by the Incident Commander Begin to support and fortify the existing command general staff

What will the IMT do when they arrive? Initial Activities Support & fortify Resources Check in system T-Card accountability Management Support & fortify Communications Com Plan Mitigate Interoperability issues Support & Fortify Med Plan Safety Plan Responder Health & Safety Support & fortify the Planning Process Facilitate the transition from the “leg” to the “loop. ”

What will the IMT want from me? ICS 201 -type information What resources are on the scene Where are the resources What is the current organization What is the current situation Objectives & Strategies Scene sketch, if available The IMT will want to know who it works for (AA) and what its assignments are (delegation of authority)

What the IMT will NOT do Take over Judge, criticize, or evaluate operations, personnel, leadership, or the situation Seek attention Anything outside of the authority delegated to it

How to Get Involved Continue to develop your ICS process and institutionalize it. Establish and participate in a (DHS) regional Type 3 or Type 4 IMT Include IMT in your “disaster” plans Develop Callout IMT Callout procedures via local/county EOC

Thank You Are there any questions? Bryan Swanson Central Virginia AHIMT Program Manager 804 -840 -2815 bryanswanson@msn. com Steve Parrott Logistics Section 804 -347 -7852 Steve. parrott@central-region. org Kenneth Smith Planning Section 804 -690 -3978 Kenneth. smith 3@hcahealthcare. com