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Emergency Management Conceptual Model. Heather Noell Evidence Based Research, Inc. MORS Workshop Understanding the Consequences of Catastrophic Events: Research Methods and Tools to Analyze and Manage Incidents VMASC, Suffolk, VA 18-20 November 2008. Project Context.
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Emergency Management Conceptual Model Heather Noell Evidence Based Research, Inc. MORS Workshop Understanding the Consequences of Catastrophic Events: Research Methods and Tools to Analyze and Manage Incidents VMASC, Suffolk, VA18-20 November 2008
Project Context • The Emergency Management Conceptual Model (EMCM) was initially developed to be true to National Response Plan (NRP) • NRP was approved November 2004 • Previous modeling efforts pre date approval of the NRP • Major releases of June and May 2006 were incorporated during this project • NRP replaced by the National Response Framework in January 2008
Symbology • Homeland Security Working Group Symbology • Adapted with color ring to denote jurisdictional authority
Conceptual Model Showing Local Interactions Resources by Jurisdiction Incident Downwind Plume Event Time Entities Interactions
Conceptual Model Showing Local, State, and Federal Interactions
Navigating to a Specific Local Hospital 1. Click on Hospital
Navigating to a specific local fire department 1. Click on the local fire department icon 2. Click on the city of interest 4. A states and behaviors page for the specific fire station is displayed 3. Click on the specific fire station of interest
Model Stats • Current scenario escalation triggers four DMAT teams • Specified as requirement by EMTASC • Requires 669 actions • This is at the broad level (not item specific) • Model consists of 356 tabs • 299 Entities and Sub-Entities are represented • 57 Diagrams and Information Pages are present
Cities and Counties being Modeled • Gloucester Co. • Isle of Wight Co. • James City Co. • Matthews Co. • Southampton Co. • Surry Co. • York Co. • Currituck Co., NC • Virginia Beach • Norfolk • Suffolk • Portsmouth • Chesapeake • Hampton • Newport News • Williamsburg
Issues • Information was difficult to acquire because sources viewed its release as a threat to national security • Information is constantly evolving • NRF released in January 2008 • States, local, and non-jurisdictional entities are constantly updating their response plans
Backup Material Begins Here BACKUP
Summary of Changes to the NRP Since 2004 • Multiple JFOs can be established • Clarify PFO and FCO Roles • JTF must be co-located with PFO @ JFO • JFO Structure • Formation of HSC Domestic Readiness Group • No notice incidents and Federal pre-staging • Quick Reference Guide added • HSOC becomes NOC, IIMG becomes Incident Advisory Council • Incidents of National Significance are scalable • Removes DHS as LFA for ESF #13, leaves DOJ • Food and Agriculture Annex added • DHS restructuring incorporated