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Nevada’s Grant funded COOP & COG Project Aaron R. Kenneston, CEM (Funding and operations of the project)

Funding Sources • Emergency Management Preparedness Grant (EMPG) • State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) • Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)

Building a Coalition • Local Public Safety Officials • Regional Stakeholders • Statewide Stakeholders • State Emergency Management Officials • State Homeland Security Officials Bottom line: Network, Network, Network…

“The Pitch” • It is contained in law • It is a best practice • It is the right thing to do

Why a Continuity Initiative? The President directed it “…HSPD 20 requires the integration of continuity planning with the emergency plans and capabilities of state, local, territorial, and tribal governments…” Petersen, E.R. (2007) National Continuity Policy: A Brief Overview . (Publication No. RS22674). Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Why a Continuity Initiative? Title IX 9/11 Commission “… to enhance nationwide resilience in an all-hazards environment by encouraging private sector preparedness . …” Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

Federal Continuity Directive (FCD-1) “…Serves as guidance to State, local, and Tribal governments. All organizations, including nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), can benefit from continuity planning…” FEMA Course IS-546a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness

Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC-1) “…Guidance for non - federal agencies…is geared to States, territories, tribal and local governments, and private- sector organizations.” FEMA Course IS-546a Continuity of Operations (COOP) Awareness

DHS target capability Missions: Planning, Respond, Communications, & Recover Activities: Prepare/revise Operational Plans; & Develop and Maintain Plans, Procedures, Programs, and Systems Preparedness Measures ( Critical Tasks: Res.B1c 1.1.7 & Res.B1c 7.4 ) : COOP plans describe how to support sustained response/survivability and recovery for all sectors. COG plans describe the continued functioning of constitutional government under all circumstances. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (2007) Target Capabilities List: A Companion to the National Preparedness Guidelines. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office

Why a Continuity Initiative? It is a best practice “Recent Government Accounting Office reports have catalogued a failure of this effort, resulting in increased emphasis on COOP by congress. In addition, NFPA 1600 and EMAP require continuity plans as a condition of accreditation and the cost of developing these plans are allowable costs under the Homeland Security Grant Program… COOP planning will no doubt emerge over the next years as a best practice for local governments…” Canton C.G. (2007) Emergency Management: Concepts and Strategies for Effective Programs . Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Why a Continuity Initiative? It is in Nevada “Top Three” Nevada State Homeland Security Strategy (NSHS) dated 2008 ( required to be referenced on all DHS SHSP applications ) lists: #1- Intel sharing #2- Interoperability #3- COOP/COG (Terrorism Protection/implementation of NIMS)

Why a COOP/COG Initiative? It is State Law State law requires “plans for the continuity of the operations and services of the political subdivision, which plans must be consistent with the provisions of NRS 239c.260” Nevada Revised Statutes 239c.250(2)(h)

OK- You obtained funding, now what? Nevada Homeland Security Commission approved a COOP/COG project to be conducted in calendar year 2011 The project was to be inclusive of State, local, tribal governments- as well as the private sector

2010 2011 2013 2014 Start Northern Nevada Six counties Southern Nevada Six Counties Integration with existing initiatives Last 5 Counties & State

Existing Plans • FEMA Products • American Red Cross • Department and Agency Plans • Pandemic Plans

Task Force Membership includes: • State • Local • Tribal • Volunteer Agencies • Private Sector

Plans-Writer • Met with all stakeholders • Introduced an automated planning tool • Taught, mentored, and coached task force members Assisted by:

Best Practice Site Visit Emphasized Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Statewide Workshops

 Conduct COOP/COG Training & Workshops  Review existing Plans & - North Procedures - South  Form Task Force - Private Sector  Produce initial COOP/COG  Hire Plans-Writer Statewide Guidance, Templates, and Plans  Explore Best Practices & Partnerships  Statewide Conference _ Sustainment & 2013 So. NV pilot project…

Sustainment & Southern Nevada Pilot Project- the cycle begins again… • Approach Commission for additional funding • Conduct test of plans through December 2012 • Initiate pilot project efforts through March 2013 • Continue use of COOP planning tool through June 2014 • Integrate jurisdictional, departmental, and agency sustainment actions into routine emergency management actions

Questions? Aaron R. Kenneston, CEM