Incorporating NIMS into Transportation Management Centers TRB Conference

Incorporating NIMS into Transportation Management Centers TRB Conference Washington, DC January 21, 2007 Albert Samano, III

Session Agenda l Emergency Preparedness Programs before and after 9/11 l Example – Incorporation of NIMS into a TMC Supported Liquefied Methane Tanker Incident l Overview of a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program (with NIMS Concepts) l Q&A

Audience Members l Familiarity with the National Response Plan and the Emergency Support Functions l Familiarity with the NIMS l Familiarity with Incident Command System l Why are transportation agencies becoming more and more involved in all of the above

Overview Emergency Preparedness pre - 9/11/01 l l Security and Emergency preparedness not widely recognized as necessary function within organizations. Programs typically consisted of informal policies and procedures that were not well integrated. Emergency Preparedness post - 9/11/01 l Federal, state and local agencies have realized the need for comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program that addresses integration within the agency and interoperability between agencies. As a result – NRP and NIMS

NRP and NIMS Guidance l What is the National Response Plan (NRP) and what does the assignment of Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1 mean to transportation agencies? l How does NIMS relate to the NRP l Can the NIMS concepts really be integrated into the day-to-day operations of a transportation management center l Why is it important? NIMS establishes a common approach to incidents and promotes interoperability

Example of NIMS Concepts in a TMC’s Support of a Tanker Rollover Incident

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover TMC versus Incident Commander’s Perspective

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover Incident Commander’s Perspective

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover Incident Commander’s Perspective - Release

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover Incident Commander’s Perspective - Explosion

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover TMC Notifications – TT Rollover, Placard Info & RWIS

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover More Informed Responders Arriving At Scene

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover Better Positioning of Incident Command Post

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover More Effective Recovery Process

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover Faster Removal

Liquefied Methane Tanker Rollover More Effective Restoration of Roadway

Incorporating NIMS Concepts into TMC Operations 1. 2. 3. Formal Adoption of NIMS Concepts Performance of a NIMSCAST Audit Incorporation of NIMS elements into TMC Protocols such as: Incident/Emergency Management Plan Standard Operating Procedures Training Program Drills and Exercise Program

Emergency Preparedness Program Development and Sustainability Model TM

Emergency Preparedness Program Elements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Threat Vulnerability Assessment Threat/Hazard Mitigation Program Emergency Management Plan Standard Operating Procedures Training Program Drills and Exercise Program

1. Threat Vulnerability Assessment l Identifies and Assesses Critical Assets l Profiles Hazards and Threats l Assesses Risks and Consequences l Compares and Prioritizes Risks l Identifies Mitigation and Countermeasures (People, facilities, equipment, processes, and information) (Natural, technological and man-caused) (Probability of events occurring and extent of possible damage) (Evaluation and ranking of risks to determine primary concerns) (Improvement or development of hazard or threat management program)

Examples of Critical Assets Tunnels and Bridges

2. Threat/Hazard Mitigation Program l Threat/Hazard Management Plan l Security Threats l Natural/Technological Hazards l Traffic Management Center (Policies and procedures related to hazards identification, risk assessment and mitigation) (Lighting, fences, locks, barriers, facility/structure hardening, access control, ID systems, video cameras, intercom, etc. ) (HVAC procedures, alternate locations, evacuation plan, traffic management plan) (Facility design, alternate facility, communications systems, video monitoring system, IT network, B/U generator, staffing plan)

3. Emergency Management Plan l Determines lines of authority and organizational relationships l Assigns emergency responsibilities to divisions and individuals through the CONOPS (NIMS Concepts – Modular, Scalable Incident Response) l Identifies equipment, facilities, supplies and other resources available for use during response and recovery operations l Plan’s annexes are based on the organizational structure of the client (Operations, Maintenance, etc. )

Emergency Preparedness Program Development and Sustainability Model TM

4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) l Provide specific guidance for the performance of actions that were identified in the Plan: – Event Assessment and Classification – Incident/Emergency Notifications and Mobilization – Incident/Emergency Response Operations (internal) – Incident/Emergency Response Coordination (external) – Recovery and Restoration

5. Training Program l Terrorism Awareness and Prevention l NIMS Training IS-100, 200, 700, & 800 l TMC Emergency Management Program Overview l Event Classification & Notification Process l Standard Operating Procedures l Emergency Operations Center & Public Information Center l Facility Tours for Police, Fire/EMS & OEM

6. Drills and Exercise Program l Table Top Exercises (A structured and prompt driven scenario discussion between key personnel) l Notification Drills (Drills conducted both on or off hours to test the acknowledgement and response to an incident/emergency notification or call out) l Functional Exercises (Structured, objective driven drills involving a scenario that focuses on and tests a single internal function such as security, fire, hazmat, etc. ) l Full Scale Exercises (Structured, objective driven exercises involving a scenario that tests multiple organizational functions and integration/coordination with other agencies)

Emergency Preparedness Program Development and Sustainability Model TM

Conclusion 1. 2. 3. Formal Adoption of NIMS Concepts Performance of a NIMSCAST Audit Incorporation of NIMS elements into TMC Protocols such as: Emergency Management Plan Standard Operating Procedures Training Program Drills and Exercise Program

Questions and Answers

Contact Information Albert Samano III President Fortress, Inc. Phone – 508. 816. 6734 Email – asamano@fortressteam. com