text text Duties & Responsibilities of the EMC Berks County Departm ent of Em ergency Services Direct Link Technology Center 2 5 6 1 Bernville Rd. Reading, PA 1 9 6 0 5 ( 6 1 0 ) 3 7 4 -4 8 0 0 – Phone ( 6 1 0 ) 3 7 4 -8 8 6 5 – Fax http:/ / w w w .berkdes.com berksdes@countyofberks.com
text text Objectives • Review the functions & laws of the Emergency Management System. • Review the structure and responsibilities of the various levels of EMAs. • Discuss the duties & responsibilities of the EMC. • Review the components of the Emergency Operations Plan.
text text Objectives • Discuss the development of a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis. • Describe the Damage Assessment Process. • Describe the basic components and functions of an EOC.
text text DI SCLAI MER This course covers several aspects of an em ergency m anagem ent program . Many of the topics discussed are only introduced briefly, as additional, com prehensive training is offered on these subjects through Berks DES.
text text Em ergency Managem ent • “The process of dealing w ith extrem e events that can disrupt com m unities, cause extensive dam age or effect a large num ber of people.” • Involves five phases which comprise a cycle of emergency management.
The Phases of Em ergency text text Managem ent Mitigation Prevention Preparedness Recovery Response
Prevention text text • Actions taken to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident from occurring
text text Mitigation • Preventative actions taken to minimize the loss of life and property during a disaster • What are some examples of mitigation actions?
text text Preparedness • Measures that prepare responding forces and citizens to take prompt, appropriate action in the event of an emergency. • What are some examples of preparedness actions?
text text Response • Activities taken in an emergency to save lives and prevent harm to people and property. • What are some examples of response activities?
text text Recovery • Activities that restore property and systems to their normal condition before the event occurred. • Berks County Recovery Plan • Berks County Debris Management Plan
Levels of Em ergency text text Managem ent • Municipal • County • Regional • State • Federal
text text Municipal EMA • Incident starts at this level. • Response time is immediate. • Self-sustaining until requested assistance arrives.
text text County EMA • Beyond the municipality’s capability. • Encompasses more than one municipality. • Response Time – 1 hr. • Provides extra, but limited resources. • Hazardous Materials involved.
text text Regional WYOMING • Collaboration of County EMAs LUZERNE • East Central PA MONTOUR COLUMBIA Task Force NORTHUMBERLAND • Provide human and SCHUYLKILL physical resources BERKS
text text Contacting Berks DES • Normal Business – (610) 374-4800 • EMERGENCY OR EOC ACTI VATI ON – Phone (610) 655-4910 – If no answer (610) 655-4921 (BCR) – Tell the call taker who you are and that you want to speak to the Duty Officer.
text text State EMA • Incident is beyond the county’s capability. • Incident encompasses more than one county. • Response Time – 4 hr. • Provides additional resources.
text text Federal EMA • Incident beyond the state’s capability. • Incident encompasses more than one state. • Response Time – Various. • Provides additional resources.
Em ergency Managem ent text text Legislation • Federal Law s • Com m onw ealth Law s – Robert T. Stafford Act – SARA Title III – Act 78 – Disaster Mitigation Act – Act 147 of 2000 – Act 165 – PETS Act of 2006 – Title 35 – Homeland Security Act of 2002
text text Duties & Responsibilities of the EMC
The Em ergency Managem ent text text Coordinator • Is able to use a variety of resources, techniques and skills to reduce the probability and impact of extreme events. • Is not in charge of an incident, however he/ she assures that someone is. • Assures that the OIC has all the resources necessary.
text text Duties & Responsibilities • Prepare and maintain an emergency operations plan. • Manage and mobilize equipment and staff for an emergency operations center. • Attend and successfully complete training as outlined by PEMA (Directive D2011-2).
text text Duties & Responsibilities • Survey, coordinate & organize all available manpower, materials, supplies, equipment & facilities necessary for emergency preparedness. • Recommend mitigation measures. • Communicate with other emergency service organizations in your municipality.
text text Duties & Responsibilities • Have current appropriate plans & procedures from FEMA, PEMA and County EMA. • Have knowledge of federal plans affecting your municipality. • Provide prompt and accurate information regarding a disaster to County EMA.
text text Duties & Responsibilities • Participate in drills, tests and exercises that affect your municipality. • Develop mutual aid agreements with neighboring municipalities.
Training & Continuing text text Education
text text Requirem ents • Established in PEMA Directive D2011-2. • Three levels of certification. • Levels for Municipal & County. • Levels for EMA Staff Members. • Participation in 75% of county training. – Based on 4 offerings per year.
text text EMC/ Deputy Requirem ents Certificate Certificate Course Date Com pleted Enclosed Course Date Com pleted Enclosed Certificate 1 . I S - 3 Course Date Com pleted Enclosed County Program Orientation 1 . Radiological Emergency Management 1 . I S - 1 5 .b Duties & Responsibilities 1 . 1 . I S - 5 .a Special Events Contingency Planning or I nitial Dam age Reporting 1 . An Introduction to Hazardous Materials I S - 3 6 6 Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters 1 . I S - 2 4 1 .a 1 . I S - 1 0 0 .b Decision Making and Problem Solving* Introduction to Incident Command System 1 . I S - 2 4 2 .a 1 . I S - 1 3 9 1 . I S - 2 0 0 .b Effective Communication* Exercise Design and Evaluation* ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 1 . I S - 2 4 4 .a 1 . I S - 2 3 0 .a Developing and Managing Volunteers* 1 . I S - 7 0 3 .a Fundamentals of Emergency Management* 1 . I S - 2 7 1 NIMS Resource Management 1 . I S - 2 3 5 .a Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk Emergency Planning Course* 1 . I S - 5 4 7 .a, 1 . G - 2 3 5 Introduction to Continuity of Operations 1 . I S - 2 4 0 .a Emergency Planning 1 . I S - 7 0 2 .a Leadership and Influence Course* National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Public Information Systems 1 . I S - 7 0 0 .a 1 . G - 2 9 0 or G - 2 8 9 Public Information Officer Awareness National Incident Management System: An Introduction Basic Public Information Officer 1 . I S - 7 7 5 1 . G - 1 9 1 EOC Management and Operations 1 . I CS 4 0 0 ICS/ EOC Interface Workshop Advanced ICS 1 . I S - 8 0 0 .b 1 . I CS 3 0 0 National Response Framework: An Introduction Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
Other Training text text Opportunities • PEMA & FEMA On-Line & Direct Delivery Courses. • NACC, HACC, Public Safety Courses • Submit copies of all certificates to EMA
text text Recom m ended Courses • Haz Mat Awareness • Severe Weather • Media Relations • Emergency Planning
Municipal Em ergency text text Operations Plans
text text W hy is an EOP Necessary? • Section 7503 of Title 35 requires that all political subdivisions: – Prepare, maintain and keep current a disaster emergency management plan for the preservation and minimization of injury and damage caused by disaster, prompt and effective response to disaster and disaster relief and recovery in consonance with PEMA.
text text W hy is an EOP necessary? • Provides a foundation for decision making that will occur during emergencies. • Decisions made under normal conditions can be made deliberately and without stress. • Developing an EOP allows enough time to consider all contingencies.
text text Com ponents of the EOP • Planning Guide • Basic Plan • Notification and Resource Manual • Functional Checklists & Emergency Support Functions
text text Planning Guide • Explains the components of the plan. • Step-By-Step directions on customization of the plan.
text text Basic Plan • Section I – Purpose & Scope • Section II – Situation & Assumptions • Section III – Concept of Operations • Section IV – Assignment of Responsibilities • Section V – Administration & Logistics • Section VI – Training & Logistics • Section VII – Plan Requirements, Maintenance & Distribution
text text Disaster Declaration • Template already part of plan • Revise and customize to your municipality • Keep several copies in your EOP
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