National Incident Management System NIMS State and Local

National Incident Management System (NIMS) State and Local Compliance Activities October 2005, p.

Background HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents February 28, 2003 Directed the development and administration of… 1. NIMS A systematic framework for local, tribal, state and federal governments to work efficiently and effectively together in various emergency incidences. 2. National Response Plan An all hazards plan which forms the basis of how the federal government coordinates with state, local and tribal governments as well as the private sector during incidents of national significance. October 2005, p. 2

Background HSPD – 8, National Preparedness December 7, 2003 Directed the development of a national domestic all-hazards preparedness goal with measurable readiness priorities and targets Identifies 7 National Priorities 1. Implement the National Incident Management System (NIMS) & National Response Plan (NRP) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Expand Regional Collaboration Implement the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan Strengthen Information Sharing Strengthen Interoperable Communications Capabilities Strengthen CBRNE Detection, Response and Decontamination Strengthen Medical Surge Prophylaxis Capabilities October 2005, p. 3

Relationship: NIMS and NRP NIMS • Aligns command, control, organization structure, terminology, communication protocols and resources/resource-typing • Used for all events Resources Knowledge Abilities NRP • Integrates and applies federal resources, knowledge, and abilities before, during and after incidents • Activated for Incidents of National Significance October 2005, p. 4

Adoption “HSPD-5 requires Federal departments and agencies to make adoption of the NIMS by State, tribal and local organizations a condition for Federal preparedness assistance beginning in FY 2005. ” If you choose not to adopt NIMS…. ? October 2005, p. 5

Preparedness Grants Non-compliant Jurisdiction Grants § State Homeland Security Grant Program § Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program § Urban Search and Rescue § Local EOCs § CERT § Local EOPs § CCP § MMRS § NFA Training Grants § EMPG § many more…… October 2005, p. 6

Components of NIMS § Command & Management § Resource Management Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Inventorying and Tracking Multiagency Coordination System Credentialing Joint Information System § Preparedness • Planning, Training, and Exercises • Standards and Certification • Mutual Aid • Information and Publications § Communications and Information Management § Supporting Technologies § Ongoing Management and Maintenance NIMS Integration Center Nims Elementary School. Muskegon October 2005, p. 7

State Compliance Activities – 2005 § Incorporate NIMS into existing training programs and exercises § Ensure that federal preparedness funding supports state, local, and tribal NIMS implementation. § Incorporate NIMS into Emergency Operations Plans § § Promote intrastate mutual aid agreements § Institutionalize the use of the Incident Command System § Adoption of NIMS through Executive Directive No. 2005 -9 Coordinate and provide NIMS technical assistance to local entities October 2005, p. 8

State Efforts for 2006 § § Development of State Implementation Plan § § Complete revision of MEMP to incorporate NIMS and NRP language. Assist locals in development of Implementation Plan Assist locals in revision of EOPs. Revise state resource list and provide assistance to jurisdictions in inventorying and tracking response assets. Continue promoting mutual aid efforts across the state. October 2005, p. 9

Local Compliance Activities – 2005 for 109 Statewide Programs § Training Complete NIMS IS-700 & NRP IS-800 courses § Adoption Pass local resolution formally recognizing NIMS and adopting NIMS and ICS principles and policies. § Assessment Conduct an assessment to measure your jurisdictions capability in incident response and determine which requirements are already met and develop a strategy for NIMS implementation. Approximately 24, 000 EM personnel completed IS 700 & 800. 60% of NIMCAST questions were “compliant” answers October 2005, p. 10

Local Compliance Activities – 2006 for 109 Statewide Programs § Planning • Revise and update plans and SOPs to incorporate NIMS components, principles, and policies • Support efforts to implement the NIMS statewide • Develop NIMS Implementation Plan to meet compliancy and remediate shortfalls identified in assessment. § Training & Exercises • Complete ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, and position-specific training, as appropriate, and ensure that NIMS and ICS training are part of the program for all new employees, recruits, and responders • Participate in a regional, local, or tribal NIMS ICS-oriented exercise that involves responders from multiple disciplines and incorporate corrective actions into plans and procedures v Personnel already trained in approved ICS course are not required to take additional ICS courses. October 2005, p. 11

Local Compliance Activities – 2006 for 109 Statewide Programs § Equipment • Utilize NIMS, ODP, and S&T interoperability standards for equipment purchases § Resource Management • Participate in regional and state mutual aid agreements and assistance compacts and expand mutual aid agreements beyond support services and equipment to include information sharing • Inventory response assets and implement a system at the community level to maintain the availability status of response assets § Operations • Use 'plain English' across public safety sector instead of 10 -codes October 2005, p. 12

Local Implementation Plan Contents § § § Governor’s Executive Order Foreword Strategy for NIMS Implementation/Timeline Phase I – Initial Staff Training Phase II – Identification of Relevant Plans, Procedures, and Policies Phase IIIA – Modification of Existing Plans, Procedures, and Policies Phase IIIB – Resource Management Phase IVA - Exercises Phase IVB – Supporting NIMS Integration Center Standards Strategy for fulfilling non-compliant statements (based upon NIMCAST) Strategy for ongoing maintenance of efforts (updates, continuous training and certification) October 2005, p. 13

Local Implementation Plan cont. . Attachments § § Local Resolution Initial NIMS Baseline Report Mutual Aid Agreement Guidance Regionalization Guidance List of Figures § § § Identification of Key Personnel NIMS Implementation Timeline Identification of Plans, Procedures and Policies Schedule for Modification of Existing Plans, Procedures and Policies Checklist for a NIMS-Compliant EOP October 2005, p. 14

Revision of EOP Title: ______________ Incorporate Defines the scope of preparedness and incident management activities necessary for the jurisdiction. NIMS & NRP Describes organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, policies, and protocols for providing emergency support. Checklist Adoption Date Facilitates response and short-term recovery activities. Is flexible enough to use in all emergencies. Describes the EOP situation and assumptions. Describe the EOP Purpose Describes the EOP concept of operations. Describes the EOP organization and assignment of responsibilities. Describes the administration and logistics of the EOP. Describes EOP development and maintenance. Describes the EOP authorities and references. Contains functional annexes. Contains hazard-specific appendices or ancillary plans. Contains a glossary. Pre-designates jurisdictional and/or functional area representatives to the Incident Commander (IC) or Unified Command (UC) whenever possible. Includes pre-incident and post-incident public awareness, education, and communications plans and protocols. October 2005, p. 15

Resource Typing § National Mutual Aid Glossary of Terms and Definitions § Resource Typing Definitions § www. fema. gov/nims/ October 2005, p.

Asset Inventory Resource Tracking will be guided through the NIC as well as Utilizing ETEAM to inventory assets in each community. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Status/availability of asset Owner (jurisdiction, organization, agency) Asset Type Quantity Unit of Measure (gallons, sq ft) Asset ID No. Contact Info (person(‘s) responsible for distribution of asset) Future Information 1. Location – site name, site type, address. For assistance with entering in assets in ETEAM, please contact: Kristi Wilton at wiltonk@michigan. gov or Jaclyn Barcroft at barcrofj@michigan. gov October 2005, p. 17

Credentialing NIMS calls for a nationwide system for credentialing personnel and equipment … October 2005, p.

System Evaluation NIMS Capability Assessment Support Tool October 2005, p.

NIMCAST Generate Reports 1. 2. 3. 4. “Click” Reports at left side Select Comprehensive Scores Select “Rollup Submittal (2005)” Click “printable version” October 2005, p. 20

Determine Compliancy Identify NIMS compliancy progress through quarterly progress reports. One page report identifying progress with…. Training Plan revisions Resource inventory Additional material as needed. . Report to be submitted via email to reardonj@michigan. gov October 2005, p. 21

Resources NIMS Integration Center www. fema. gov/nims Lessons Learned Information Sharing www. llis. gov (password required) ODP www. ojp. usdoj. gov/odp Library HSPD-8 Implementation SAFECOM www. safecomprogram. gov Universal Task List & Targeted Capabilities List www. ojp. usdoj. gov/odp/assessments/hspd 8. htm October 2005, p. 22

Questions and Feedback Jim Reardon MSP/EMD reardonj@michigan. gov 517 -333 -5017 October 2005, p. 23