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“The Heavy Lifting” Emergency Planning at the Local Level. Col Terry Ebbert Former Dir Homeland Security City of New Orleans CEO, Ebbert & Associates. Local Planning Challenges. National Response Framework. All emergencies are local—Unrealistic view of local capability!
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“The Heavy Lifting”Emergency Planning at the Local Level Col Terry Ebbert Former Dir Homeland Security City of New Orleans CEO, Ebbert & Associates
Local Planning Challenges • National Response Framework. All emergencies are local—Unrealistic view of local capability! • Local planning must be capability based
National Strategic Issue #1 • Mission vs. Compliance • Risk Management vs. Risk Avoidance • Response vs. Recovery Save Lives Stabilize Property Establish Security
National Strategic Issue #2 • Lack of National Logistic System when we are fighting a “Logistic War”. • Response to a catastrophic incident is totally dependent on ability to manage local, regional, state and federal resources. • Logistic status is the “Common Operating Picture” for every level of government.
National Strategic Issue #3 • Command vs. Coordination Make Decisions Promote Cooperation Ensure Consistency Coordinate Fed. Support
National Operational Issues • Lack of National Regional Shelter Plan • Lack of National Transportation Plan • Lack of Understanding Use of Title 10 Forces
Business Planning Points • Personnel/Family/Communication • Evacuation • Business Continuity Plan (COOP) • Valuation of Property/Structure • Reentry