National Response Framework 2007

1. National Response Framework 2007 The New NRP September, 2007

2. The National Response Framework Overview • Planned review and update of the National Response Plan • NRF Smooth Draft distributed for State review prior to full publication/Released for public comment 10 September • Basic document shrunk to a “framework” from what was in the NRP • Annexes still substantial and have most of the details • “Playbooks” added

3. The National Response Framework Interesting Points • Incident of National Significance gone • IMAT terminology replaces ERT AND FIRST • ESF-9 is all Search and Rescue, not just US&R • NRF Resource Center http://www.fema.gov/NRF

4. The National Response Framework Interesting Points • Unified Coordination Group replaces JFO Coordination Group • PFO remains, but in organization chart, parallel to, not above the rest of the Unified Coordination Group • PFO and FCO will NEVER be the same person • JTF Commander is member of UCG

5. The National Response Framework Overview The National Response Framework is a guide to how the nation conducts all-hazards incident management. It is built upon flexible, scalable and adaptable coordinating structures to align key roles and responsibilities across the nation, linking all levels of government and private sector businesses and nongovernmental organizations. It is intended to capture specific authorities and best practices for managing incidents that range from the serious but purely local, to large-scale terrorist attacks or catastrophic natural disasters.

6. The National Response Framework Policy • Homeland Security Council • Supported by Domestic Readiness Group (DRG) • No role in operational management • National Security Council • Supported by Counterterrorism Security Group (CSG) • No role in operational management • 15 Planning Scenarios the basis of long range planning

7. The National Response Framework Key Operations Centers • National Operations Center (NOC) • DHS/FEMA’s primary operations management center for most, but not all, national incident response and recovery incidents, as well as the focal point for national resource coordination. • NRCC • National Infrastructure Coordination Center (NICC): • National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). • Strategic Information and Operations Center (SIOC)(FBI) • National Military Command Center and U.S. Northern Command.

8. The National Response Framework Overview • The term “response” includes immediate actions to save lives, protect property and meet basic human needs. • Response includes the execution of emergency operations plans, actions to support short-term recovery and some short-term mitigation activities. • The Framework is always in effect

9. The National Response Framework Overview • States, Territories and Tribal Nations. States, territories and tribal nations have the primary responsibility for the public health and welfare of their citizens. • NRF makes clear the sovereignty of the States.

10. The National Response Framework Overview • Private sector businesses play an essential role in protecting critical infrastructure systems and implementing plans for the rapid restoration of normal commercial activities and critical infrastructure operations in the event of disruption. • NGOs serve a vital role in response by mitigating potential risks and performing essential service missions within communities in times of need.

11. The National Response Framework Principles • Engaged Partnership • Tiered Response • Flexible, scalable, and adaptable Operational capabilities • Unity of effort through Unified Command • Readiness to Act

12. The National Response Framework Principles • Reemphasizes the hierarchy of assistance: • Individual is responsible for his or her own safety • Local Community is first backup • State involved only when Local community can’t • Federal assists state

13. The National Response Framework Incident Management • Three Aspects: • Prepare • Plan • Organize • Train • Equip • Exercise • Evaluate • Respond • Recover

14. The National Response Framework Incident Management • Preparation (among others): • Continued reliance on Emergency Support Functions • Pre-scripted Mission Assignments • Pre-negotiated contracts • Pre-positioned resources • Active Operations Centers

15. The National Response Framework Incident Management • Three Aspects: • Prepare • Respond • Achieve Situational Awareness • Assess and Activate • Conduct Response • Demobilize • Recover

16. The National Response Framework Incident Management • Response: • Continuous Monitoring • Right Information at the Right Time • Improved integration of national information • Linked Operations Centers/Experts • Disaster classification and procedures under Stafford Act are unchanged

17. The National Response Framework Proactive Federal Response to Catastrophic Events During catastrophic events, especially for those which occur without notice, the Federal Government may take proactive measures to mobilize and deploy assets in anticipation of a request from a State. Protocols for proactive Federal response are most likely to be implemented for catastrophic events involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive weapons of mass destruction, or large-magnitude earthquakes or other natural or technological disasters in or near heavily populated areas.

18. The National Response Framework Incident Management • Three Aspects: • Prepare • Respond • Recover • Identify needs and resources • Provide housing and promote restoration • Address care and treatment of affected persons • Inform residents and prevent unrealistic expectations • Implement additional measures for community restoration. • Incorporate mitigation measures and techniques, as feasible.

19. The National Response Framework Principles • Use National Incident Management System elements of unified command in support of incident response. • Single set of objectives; • Collective, strategic approach; • Improved information flow and coordination; • Common understanding of joint priorities and restrictions; • No agency’s legal authorities are compromised or neglected; and • A combined efforts of all agencies under a single plan.

20. The National Response Framework Incident Management Operations • Operations under revised NIMS • Incident Command System • Multi-agency coordination systems • Unified Command • Training • Identification and management of resources • Situational awareness • Qualifications and certification • Collection, tracking and reporting of incident information and incident resources • Crisis action planning • Exercises