Mayoral Seminar for Weapons of Mass Destruction WMD

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Mayoral Seminar for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Terrorism Incident Preparedness Fort Collins,

Mayoral Seminar for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Terrorism Incident Preparedness Fort Collins, Colorado November 21, 2002

Introductions Host Mayor The Honorable Ray Martinez

Introductions Host Mayor The Honorable Ray Martinez

Domestic Preparedness Strategic Planning Model Actual Performance Planned Performance Domestic ess Preparedn Strategy R&A

Domestic Preparedness Strategic Planning Model Actual Performance Planned Performance Domestic ess Preparedn Strategy R&A Risk Assessment Threat Assessment Vulnerability Assessment Vision Goals & Objectives Measurements Implementation Plan W M Sc D (C en BR ar io NE) (s ) Public Health Assessment Needs Assessment Required Capabilities Current Capabilities Shortfalls or “Gaps”

Regional Attendees • • Ray Martinez, Mayor of Fort Collins Linda Measner, Mayor of

Regional Attendees • • Ray Martinez, Mayor of Fort Collins Linda Measner, Mayor of Milliken Stanley Cass, Mayor of Ault John Baudek, Mayor of Estes Park

Weapons of Mass Destruction Ü Chemical Ü Biological Ü Radiological Ü Nuclear Ü Explosive

Weapons of Mass Destruction Ü Chemical Ü Biological Ü Radiological Ü Nuclear Ü Explosive CBRNE Note: WMD threshold types/quantities are covered in various Titles/Sections of the United States Code (USC) (primarily Title 18)

Leveraging Preparedness Ü “Dual use” approach (“Double Green Stamps”) Ä WMD capabilities = other

Leveraging Preparedness Ü “Dual use” approach (“Double Green Stamps”) Ä WMD capabilities = other uses Ä Ä Chemical = Haz. Mat accidents Biological = naturally emerging diseases Explosives = bomb threats Radiological = accidental radiological releases Ü WMD/terrorism & natural disaster similarities and differences

Initial Thoughts Ü Low probability/high consequence Ü History - past incidents on U. S.

Initial Thoughts Ü Low probability/high consequence Ü History - past incidents on U. S. soil Ü However, it’s not a matter of if… Ü Challenge is attaining prudent balance Ü Elected officials’ ultimate accountability Ü Initial 24 hours critical; decisions/actions Complacency Paranoia

Bottom Line Normally, elected officials “set the tone” and direction in the community for

Bottom Line Normally, elected officials “set the tone” and direction in the community for WMD/terrorism incident preparedness; elected official leadership before, during, and after an incident can make a difference!