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1. Federal Response Plan (FRP)

2. The following few slides give a quick overview of the Federal Response plan. More detail on the FRP will be given after this brief introduction. The FRP is a signed agreement among 27 Federal departments and agencies, including the American Red Cross, that: Provides the mechanism for coordinating delivery of Federal assistance and resources to augment efforts of State and local governments overwhelmed by a major disaster or emergency Supports implementation of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq.) as well as individual agency statutory authorities Supplements other Federal emergency operations plans developed to address specific hazards The FRP covers the full range of complex and constantly changing requirements following a disaster: saving lives, protecting property, and meeting basic human needs (response); restoring the disaster-affected area (recovery); and reducing vulnerability to future disasters (mitigation). The FRP does not specifically address long-term reconstruction and redevelopment.The following few slides give a quick overview of the Federal Response plan. More detail on the FRP will be given after this brief introduction. The FRP is a signed agreement among 27 Federal departments and agencies, including the American Red Cross, that: Provides the mechanism for coordinating delivery of Federal assistance and resources to augment efforts of State and local governments overwhelmed by a major disaster or emergency Supports implementation of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq.) as well as individual agency statutory authorities Supplements other Federal emergency operations plans developed to address specific hazards The FRP covers the full range of complex and constantly changing requirements following a disaster: saving lives, protecting property, and meeting basic human needs (response); restoring the disaster-affected area (recovery); and reducing vulnerability to future disasters (mitigation). The FRP does not specifically address long-term reconstruction and redevelopment.

3. When is the FRP Implemented? In anticipation of a significant event likely to result in a need for Federal Assistance In response to an actual event requiring Federal Assistance under a Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency The FRP is implemented in anticipation of a significant event likely to result in the need for Federal assistance. It is also implemented in response to an actual event requiring Federal Assistance under a Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency. The FRP is implemented in anticipation of a significant event likely to result in the need for Federal assistance. It is also implemented in response to an actual event requiring Federal Assistance under a Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency.

4. What Federal Resources Can be Deployed? Specialized teams Equipment and supplies Facilities Several types of Federal resources are available for response to a disaster or catastrophe. These resources include: Specialized teams for damage assessment, emergency communications, medical assistance and support, urban search and rescue, emergency power restoration, community relations; Equipment and supplies such as mobile kitchens, water purification units, portable toilets and showers, and tents; and Facilities including a Disaster Field Office, mobilization center, Disaster Recovery Centers. These resources are further described in the various annexes that make up the FRP. Several types of Federal resources are available for response to a disaster or catastrophe. These resources include: Specialized teams for damage assessment, emergency communications, medical assistance and support, urban search and rescue, emergency power restoration, community relations; Equipment and supplies such as mobile kitchens, water purification units, portable toilets and showers, and tents; and Facilities including a Disaster Field Office, mobilization center, Disaster Recovery Centers. These resources are further described in the various annexes that make up the FRP.

5. What Types of Federal Assistance are Available? For immediate relief: Initial response resources Emergency services To speed return to normal and reduce damage from future occurrences Loans and grants Technical assistance Other assistance Federal Assistance can take many forms, including the direct provision of goods and services, financial assistance, and technical assistance, and can come from many sources. These sources include, but are not limited to, internal Federal, State or local government supplies, private sector supplies, government procurement vehicles, voluntary organizations and donations, and foreign governments and individuals. To deliver immediate relief, initial response resources and emergency services are available. Initial response resources include food, water and emergency generators. Emergency services can serve to clear debris, open critical transportation routes, and provide mass sheltering and feeding. Loans and grants, technical assistance, and other types of assistance are available to speed a region�s return to normalcy and to reduce damage from future occurrences of a disaster. Loans and grants can be used to repair or replace damaged housing and personal property. Grants are also available to repair or replace roads and public buildings, which may include the incorporation of hazard reduction structural and nonstructural measures. Technical assistance is available to identify and implement mitigation opportunities to reduce future losses and other assistance, such as crisis counseling, tax relief, legal services, and job placement is available as well. Loans and grants are available to repair or replace damaged housing and personal property Grants are available to repair or replace roads and public buildings, incorporating to the extent practical hazard reduction structural and nonstructural measures Technical assistance is available to identify and implement mitigation opportunities to reduce future losses Other assistance includes crisis counseling, tax relief, legal services and job placementFederal Assistance can take many forms, including the direct provision of goods and services, financial assistance, and technical assistance, and can come from many sources. These sources include, but are not limited to, internal Federal, State or local government supplies, private sector supplies, government procurement vehicles, voluntary organizations and donations, and foreign governments and individuals. To deliver immediate relief, initial response resources and emergency services are available. Initial response resources include food, water and emergency generators. Emergency services can serve to clear debris, open critical transportation routes, and provide mass sheltering and feeding. Loans and grants, technical assistance, and other types of assistance are available to speed a region�s return to normalcy and to reduce damage from future occurrences of a disaster. Loans and grants can be used to repair or replace damaged housing and personal property. Grants are also available to repair or replace roads and public buildings, which may include the incorporation of hazard reduction structural and nonstructural measures. Technical assistance is available to identify and implement mitigation opportunities to reduce future losses and other assistance, such as crisis counseling, tax relief, legal services, and job placement is available as well. Loans and grants are available to repair or replace damaged housing and personal property Grants are available to repair or replace roads and public buildings, incorporating to the extent practical hazard reduction structural and nonstructural measures Technical assistance is available to identify and implement mitigation opportunities to reduce future losses Other assistance includes crisis counseling, tax relief, legal services and job placement

6. FRP Purpose Set forth fundamental policies, planning assumptions, a concept of operations, response and recovery actions, and Federal agency responsibilities Describes the array of Federal response, recovery, and mitigation resources available to augment State and local efforts to save lives; protect public health, safety and property; and aid affected individuals and communities in rebuilding after a disaster; Organizes the types of Federal response assistance that a State is most likely to need under 12 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), each of which has a designated primary agency; The FRP establishes a process and structure for the systematic, coordinated, and effective delivery of Federal assistance to address the consequences of any major disaster or emergency declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The FRP serves several purposes which are described on this side and the following slide. Under the Stafford Act, a major disaster or emergency includes a natural catastrophe; fire, flood, or explosion regardless of cause; or any other occasion or instance for with the President determines that Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities. The FRP establishes a process and structure for the systematic, coordinated, and effective delivery of Federal assistance to address the consequences of any major disaster or emergency declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The FRP serves several purposes which are described on this side and the following slide. Under the Stafford Act, a major disaster or emergency includes a natural catastrophe; fire, flood, or explosion regardless of cause; or any other occasion or instance for with the President determines that Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities.

7. FRP Purpose Describes the process and methodology for implementing and managing Federal recovery and mitigation programs and support/technical services; Addresses linkages to other Federal emergency operations plans developed for specific incidents; Provides a focus for interagency and intergovernmental emergency preparedness, planning, training, exercising, coordination, and information exchange; and Serves as the foundation for the development of detailed supplemental plans and procedures to implement Federal response and recovery activities rapidly and efficiently

8. Important to Remember� Throughout the FRP, any reference to a disaster, major disaster, or emergency generally means a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act. Throughout the FRP, any reference to a disaster, major disaster or emergency generally means a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act. To repeat what has been previously said, a disaster or emergency as defined under the Stafford Act includes a natural catastrophe; fire, flood, or explosion regardless of cause; or any other occasion or instance for which the President determines that Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities. Throughout the FRP, any reference to a disaster, major disaster or emergency generally means a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act. To repeat what has been previously said, a disaster or emergency as defined under the Stafford Act includes a natural catastrophe; fire, flood, or explosion regardless of cause; or any other occasion or instance for which the President determines that Federal assistance is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities.

9. FEMA�s Role FEMA has the lead in developing and maintaining the FRP Compendium of Legal Authorities Supporting the Federal Response Plan Under the Stafford Act and Executive Orders 12148 (Federal Emergency Management) and 12656 (Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities), FEMA has been delegated primary responsibility for coordinating Federal emergency preparedness, planning, management, and disaster assistance functions. Responsibility has also been delegated to FEMA for establishing Federal disaster assistance policy. As an extension to these responsibilities, FEMA has the lead responsibility for developing and maintaining the FRP. Furthermore, FEMA has compiled and maintained a compendium of Legal Authorities Supporting the Federal Response Plan. This compendium lists emergency response and recovery-related directives and a summary interpretation of each legal citation. These directives establish the bases for the Federal Government�s provision of personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and managerial, technical and advisory services in support of State and local disaster assistance efforts. Under the Stafford Act and Executive Orders 12148 (Federal Emergency Management) and 12656 (Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities), FEMA has been delegated primary responsibility for coordinating Federal emergency preparedness, planning, management, and disaster assistance functions. Responsibility has also been delegated to FEMA for establishing Federal disaster assistance policy. As an extension to these responsibilities, FEMA has the lead responsibility for developing and maintaining the FRP. Furthermore, FEMA has compiled and maintained a compendium of Legal Authorities Supporting the Federal Response Plan. This compendium lists emergency response and recovery-related directives and a summary interpretation of each legal citation. These directives establish the bases for the Federal Government�s provision of personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and managerial, technical and advisory services in support of State and local disaster assistance efforts.

10. Organization of the FRP The Basic Plan Emergency Support Function Annexes Recovery Function Annex Support Annexes Incident Annexes Appendices The FRP consists of 6 sections � the Basic Plan, 12 Emergency Support Function Annexes, the Recovery Function Annex, 7 Support Annexes, 1 Incident Annex (which is the first in a series of anticipated incident annexes) and 4 Appendices. Each of these sections will be described in the following slides, with special focus given to Emergency Support Function Annex #1 � Transportation. I will consistently encourage you throughout this presentation to refer to the actual FRP for further information. The FRP consists of 6 sections � the Basic Plan, 12 Emergency Support Function Annexes, the Recovery Function Annex, 7 Support Annexes, 1 Incident Annex (which is the first in a series of anticipated incident annexes) and 4 Appendices. Each of these sections will be described in the following slides, with special focus given to Emergency Support Function Annex #1 � Transportation. I will consistently encourage you throughout this presentation to refer to the actual FRP for further information.

12. The Basic Plan Presents policies and concept of operations that guide how the Federal Government will assist disaster-stricken State and local governments Summarizes Federal planning assumptions, response and recovery actions, and responsibilities The Basic plan presents the policies and concept of operations that guide how the Federal Government will assist disaster-stricken State and local governments. It also summarizes Federal planning assumptions, response and recovery actions, and responsibilities. The Basic Plan mainly gives an overview of the FRP and its component annexes. The previous slides described a great deal of what is included in the Basic Plan and the following slides will describe the 4 main annexes and the Appendices section. The Basic plan presents the policies and concept of operations that guide how the Federal Government will assist disaster-stricken State and local governments. It also summarizes Federal planning assumptions, response and recovery actions, and responsibilities. The Basic Plan mainly gives an overview of the FRP and its component annexes. The previous slides described a great deal of what is included in the Basic Plan and the following slides will describe the 4 main annexes and the Appendices section.

13. Emergency Support Function Annexes (ESFs) Describe the mission, policies, concept of operations, and responsibilities of the primary and support agencies involved in the implementation of key response functions that supplement State and local activities The 12 Emergency Support Function Annexes (ESFs) describe the mission, policies, concept of operations, and responsibilities of the primary and support agencies involved in the implementation of key response functions that supplement State and local activities. The 12 ESFs will be briefly described in the next slide, and then we will focus attention on ESF-1, for which the responsibility for has been delegated to the DOT.The 12 Emergency Support Function Annexes (ESFs) describe the mission, policies, concept of operations, and responsibilities of the primary and support agencies involved in the implementation of key response functions that supplement State and local activities. The 12 ESFs will be briefly described in the next slide, and then we will focus attention on ESF-1, for which the responsibility for has been delegated to the DOT.

14. Emergency Support Function Annexes (Continued) The FRP groups under the 12 ESFs the types of direct Federal assistance that a State is most likely to need, such as mass care, health and medical services, etc., as well as the kinds of Federal operations support necessary to sustain Federal response actions, such as transportation and communications. ESFs are expected to support one another in carrying out their respective missions. Let me spend a few minutes summarizing each of these ESFs so that you may have a better idea of the types of assistance States are most likely to need from the Federal government during a disaster. Transportation: This function provides for the coordination of movement of emergency personnel, equipment, and materials to and from the disaster area. I�ll discuss this function later in more detail. Communications: establishment of the necessary communications networks to support emergency operations. Public Works/Engineering: debris removal,technical advices, and engineering services necessary to restore public facilities to a working condition. Firefighting: to support state and local governments with coordination and augmentation of firefighting operations during a disaster. Information and Planning: to collect, process, and disseminate information to facilitate the overall coordination of the response effort. Mass Care: to coordinate efforts to provide food, emergency shelter, and first aid to disaster victims. Resource Support: to provide logistical/resource support to Federal agencies that are providing assistance during a disaster. Health & Medical Services: During a major disaster, the large number of victims may overwhelm already overcrowded hospital and morgues, there may be insufficient medical doctors and technicians, depletion of medical supplies, etc. This function supplements State and local resources. Urban Search & Rescue: to locate, remove, and provide immediate medical treatment trapped in collapsed structures. Hazardous Materials: to implement actions necessary to prevent or mitigate the release of HAZMAT to the public; and the environment. Food: to arrange for the transportation of food to the designated staging areas for distribution to the victims of the disaster. Energy: to facilitate the restoration of energy systems such as power and fuel. A primary agency is selected to head each ESF. The agency is designated on the basis of its authorities, resources, and capabilities in the functional area. Support agencies are also designated for ESFs, based on the agency�s resources and capabilities to support the functional area or areas. The next slide shows a matrix identifying the primary and support agencies designated for each ESF. In some cases, when required assistance is outside the scope of an ESF, FEMA may directly task any Federal agency to bring its resources to aid in the disaster operation.The FRP groups under the 12 ESFs the types of direct Federal assistance that a State is most likely to need, such as mass care, health and medical services, etc., as well as the kinds of Federal operations support necessary to sustain Federal response actions, such as transportation and communications. ESFs are expected to support one another in carrying out their respective missions. Let me spend a few minutes summarizing each of these ESFs so that you may have a better idea of the types of assistance States are most likely to need from the Federal government during a disaster. Transportation: This function provides for the coordination of movement of emergency personnel, equipment, and materials to and from the disaster area. I�ll discuss this function later in more detail. Communications: establishment of the necessary communications networks to support emergency operations. Public Works/Engineering: debris removal,technical advices, and engineering services necessary to restore public facilities to a working condition. Firefighting: to support state and local governments with coordination and augmentation of firefighting operations during a disaster. Information and Planning: to collect, process, and disseminate information to facilitate the overall coordination of the response effort. Mass Care: to coordinate efforts to provide food, emergency shelter, and first aid to disaster victims. Resource Support: to provide logistical/resource support to Federal agencies that are providing assistance during a disaster. Health & Medical Services: During a major disaster, the large number of victims may overwhelm already overcrowded hospital and morgues, there may be insufficient medical doctors and technicians, depletion of medical supplies, etc. This function supplements State and local resources. Urban Search & Rescue: to locate, remove, and provide immediate medical treatment trapped in collapsed structures. Hazardous Materials: to implement actions necessary to prevent or mitigate the release of HAZMAT to the public; and the environment. Food: to arrange for the transportation of food to the designated staging areas for distribution to the victims of the disaster. Energy: to facilitate the restoration of energy systems such as power and fuel. A primary agency is selected to head each ESF. The agency is designated on the basis of its authorities, resources, and capabilities in the functional area. Support agencies are also designated for ESFs, based on the agency�s resources and capabilities to support the functional area or areas. The next slide shows a matrix identifying the primary and support agencies designated for each ESF. In some cases, when required assistance is outside the scope of an ESF, FEMA may directly task any Federal agency to bring its resources to aid in the disaster operation.

15. ESF Primary/Secondary Support Designation Matrix The matrix shown identifies the primary and secondary support agencies for each ESF. The actual Federal Response Plan provides a more detailed matrix, which includes the responsibilities of organizations such as NASA, USPS, GSA, among others. This detailed matrix also shows the primary support agencies for ESFs 2, 6, 7, and 10, which you will notice are not included on the matrix on this slide. These agencies are as follows: NCS is responsible for ESF-2 ARC is responsible for ESF-6 GSA is responsible for ESF-7 EPA is responsible for ESF-10 As you can see by the highlighted area, the DOT is designated as the primary support agency for ESF-1 (Transportation). The following slides will describe a little more about ESF-1 and the DOT�s responsibilities, as well as specific FHWA responsibilities. Other ESFs will not be described in detail, but you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the FRP and learn more about each ESF, as the DOT is delegated secondary support responsibilities for ESFs 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. The primary purpose of ESF-1 is to assist Federal agencies, State and local government entities, and voluntary organizations requiring air, surface, and marine transportation capacity to perform response missions following a major disaster or emergency. ESF-1 also serves as a coordination point between response operations and restoration of the transportation infrastructure. Note that the function of ESF-1 is not so much to provide transportation, but to acquire transportation services for those agencies and organizations that need it in order to accomplish their mission. The matrix shown identifies the primary and secondary support agencies for each ESF. The actual Federal Response Plan provides a more detailed matrix, which includes the responsibilities of organizations such as NASA, USPS, GSA, among others. This detailed matrix also shows the primary support agencies for ESFs 2, 6, 7, and 10, which you will notice are not included on the matrix on this slide. These agencies are as follows: NCS is responsible for ESF-2 ARC is responsible for ESF-6 GSA is responsible for ESF-7 EPA is responsible for ESF-10 As you can see by the highlighted area, the DOT is designated as the primary support agency for ESF-1 (Transportation). The following slides will describe a little more about ESF-1 and the DOT�s responsibilities, as well as specific FHWA responsibilities. Other ESFs will not be described in detail, but you are encouraged to obtain a copy of the FRP and learn more about each ESF, as the DOT is delegated secondary support responsibilities for ESFs 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12. The primary purpose of ESF-1 is to assist Federal agencies, State and local government entities, and voluntary organizations requiring air, surface, and marine transportation capacity to perform response missions following a major disaster or emergency. ESF-1 also serves as a coordination point between response operations and restoration of the transportation infrastructure. Note that the function of ESF-1 is not so much to provide transportation, but to acquire transportation services for those agencies and organizations that need it in order to accomplish their mission.

16. ESF-1 Concept of Operations DOT Crisis Coordinator appointed by Secretary OET director activates Headquarters ESF-1 Organization and the DOT CMC RETCO/RETREP provide direction of the ESF-1 Mission at the disaster area Delegation of RETCO/RETREP Functions DOT Regions 1, 2, 9, 10 (USCG) DOT Regions 3, 4, 6, AK (FAA) DOT Regions 5, 7, 8 (FHWA) The following few slides will describe the Concept of Operations for ESF-1. When a disaster occurs, the Secretary of Transportation will appoint a DOT Crisis Coordinator to manage the overall DOT ESF#1 response. This Coordinator is usually the Administrator of the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA). Principal ESF-1 operations will be conducted at the DOT Headquarters Crisis Management Center (CMC). The Office of Emergency Transportation (OET), under RSPA, is the lead program office acting for DOT in support of the FRP.The OET director will activate the headquarters ESF-1 organization and the DOT CMC. The OET�s principal officials are the Regional Emergency Transportation Coordinators (RETCO), and the Regional Emergency Transportation Representatives (RETREP). When activated, the RETCOs and RETREPs become the Secretary�s representatives within their Regions for all emergency preparedness matters, and cease to function under their own operating administrations to become part of DOT�s emergency organization. The RETCOs and RETREPs will activate those elements of the regional ESF-1 response organization required to meet the demands of the disaster. Elements of the regional response organization include ESF representatives sent to the Regional Operations Center (ROC), an Emergency Response Team (ERT) and field Movement Coordination Centers (MCC). The DOT has tasked three of its operating administrations to perform RETCO/RETREP functions: Responsibilities in DOT Regions 1, 2, 9, and 10 are provided by the USCG. In DOT Regions 3, 4, ,6 and the State of Alaska by FAA In DOT Regions 5, 7, and 8 by FHWA. The Program Manager in MWRC is the RETCO for DOT Regions 5 & 7. The Division Engineer for the CFLH Division is the RETCO for DOT Region 8. The following few slides will describe the Concept of Operations for ESF-1. When a disaster occurs, the Secretary of Transportation will appoint a DOT Crisis Coordinator to manage the overall DOT ESF#1 response. This Coordinator is usually the Administrator of the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA). Principal ESF-1 operations will be conducted at the DOT Headquarters Crisis Management Center (CMC). The Office of Emergency Transportation (OET), under RSPA, is the lead program office acting for DOT in support of the FRP.The OET director will activate the headquarters ESF-1 organization and the DOT CMC. The OET�s principal officials are the Regional Emergency Transportation Coordinators (RETCO), and the Regional Emergency Transportation Representatives (RETREP). When activated, the RETCOs and RETREPs become the Secretary�s representatives within their Regions for all emergency preparedness matters, and cease to function under their own operating administrations to become part of DOT�s emergency organization. The RETCOs and RETREPs will activate those elements of the regional ESF-1 response organization required to meet the demands of the disaster. Elements of the regional response organization include ESF representatives sent to the Regional Operations Center (ROC), an Emergency Response Team (ERT) and field Movement Coordination Centers (MCC). The DOT has tasked three of its operating administrations to perform RETCO/RETREP functions: Responsibilities in DOT Regions 1, 2, 9, and 10 are provided by the USCG. In DOT Regions 3, 4, ,6 and the State of Alaska by FAA In DOT Regions 5, 7, and 8 by FHWA. The Program Manager in MWRC is the RETCO for DOT Regions 5 & 7. The Division Engineer for the CFLH Division is the RETCO for DOT Region 8.

17. ESF-1 Concept of Operations (cont.) Establishment of priority attention areas by Headquarters and the Region Use of GSA standing schedules to secure transportation support resources and services Maintain surveillance over the availability of Federal and civil transportation capacity Continuing RETCO/RETREP responsibilities The ESF-1 Concept of Operations describes initial and continuing response actions by both Headquarters and the region in which the disaster occurs. Six areas of priority attention are identified for Headquarters immediately upon the notification of an imminent or actual disaster. These priority areas include: Establishing necessary emergency operating facilities, such as the CMC, and incident reporting systems Establishing communications with the OST, the impacted RETCO/RETREP, DOT elements and appropriate support agencies Establishing communications with FEMA and other agencies to obtain the location of and other information about possible damage areas Providing appropriate representation to the Catastrophic Disaster Response Group (CDRG) and staff to the Emergency Support Team (EST) Implementing internal DOT staff and administrative support plans Providing assistance to regional ESF-1 operations Similarly, priority attention areas have been defined for the RETCO/RETREP: Establishing emergency reporting systems and operating facilities Establishing communications with the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), the State Coordinating Officer, DOT operating administrations, and ESF-1 support agencies Establishing communications with the DOT CMC Continuing response actions, which are ongoing throughout the disaster, have been defined as well. These actions govern the obtainment of resources and surveillance over the availability of Federal and civil transportation capacity. In general, all ESFs will make maximum use of GSA standing schedules to secure transportation support resources and services, generally as part of a contract for acquisition of goods. However, ESF-1 will acquire transportation services when normal channels of procurement are unable to provide the service. There are several continuing RETCO/RETREP actions as well. The RETCO/RETREP is responsible for coordinating with appropriate State and local agencies to facilitate the movement of people and goods to, from and within the disaster area; administrative support of individuals involved in emergency transportation operations and for managing selected financial transactions; and coordinating with appropriate DOT regional operating administrations on the implementation of specific DOT statutory authorities providing immediate assistance. These statutory authorities may involve air traffic control, search and rescue, long term recovery of the transportation infrastructure, and mitigation efforts to lessen the effects of future disasters. The ESF-1 Concept of Operations goes on to define the responsibilities for the DOT, as well as the responsibilities of the various support agencies. The DOT�s responsibilities, as well as specific FHWA responsibilities, will now be covered in the following slides. The ESF-1 Concept of Operations describes initial and continuing response actions by both Headquarters and the region in which the disaster occurs. Six areas of priority attention are identified for Headquarters immediately upon the notification of an imminent or actual disaster. These priority areas include: Establishing necessary emergency operating facilities, such as the CMC, and incident reporting systems Establishing communications with the OST, the impacted RETCO/RETREP, DOT elements and appropriate support agencies Establishing communications with FEMA and other agencies to obtain the location of and other information about possible damage areas Providing appropriate representation to the Catastrophic Disaster Response Group (CDRG) and staff to the Emergency Support Team (EST) Implementing internal DOT staff and administrative support plans Providing assistance to regional ESF-1 operations Similarly, priority attention areas have been defined for the RETCO/RETREP: Establishing emergency reporting systems and operating facilities Establishing communications with the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), the State Coordinating Officer, DOT operating administrations, and ESF-1 support agencies Establishing communications with the DOT CMC Continuing response actions, which are ongoing throughout the disaster, have been defined as well. These actions govern the obtainment of resources and surveillance over the availability of Federal and civil transportation capacity. In general, all ESFs will make maximum use of GSA standing schedules to secure transportation support resources and services, generally as part of a contract for acquisition of goods. However, ESF-1 will acquire transportation services when normal channels of procurement are unable to provide the service. There are several continuing RETCO/RETREP actions as well. The RETCO/RETREP is responsible for coordinating with appropriate State and local agencies to facilitate the movement of people and goods to, from and within the disaster area; administrative support of individuals involved in emergency transportation operations and for managing selected financial transactions; and coordinating with appropriate DOT regional operating administrations on the implementation of specific DOT statutory authorities providing immediate assistance. These statutory authorities may involve air traffic control, search and rescue, long term recovery of the transportation infrastructure, and mitigation efforts to lessen the effects of future disasters. The ESF-1 Concept of Operations goes on to define the responsibilities for the DOT, as well as the responsibilities of the various support agencies. The DOT�s responsibilities, as well as specific FHWA responsibilities, will now be covered in the following slides.

18. DOT�s Responsibilities in ESF-1 Coordinating the provision of Federal and civil transportation capacity Providing staffing and managing the MCC(s) Manage financial aspects of the ESF-1 response Supervise the assessment of damage to the transportation infrastructure and the analysis of the impact of the disaster on transportation operations As the Primary ESF-1 agency, the DOT has seven main responsibilities. As you will notice, many of these responsibilities involve coordinating and supervising various aspects of the response. Remember, the main purpose of ESF-1 is not for the DOT to provide transportation, but instead, to aid in the acquisition of transportation services for those agencies and organizations that need it. Many of these responsibilities have already been described somewhat in the Concept of Operations. However, this slide and the next slide give a little more detail about these responsibilities. The DOT responsibilities are as follows: Coordinate the provision of Federal and civil transportation capacity in support of Federal agencies, State and local governmental entities, and voluntary organizations, including contracting for such resources when required; Provide staffing to and manage the Movement Coordination Center(s) (MCC(s)). MCCs are created to assist in the procurement of transportation assets and to track the movement of resources to the disaster area. The MCC team is led by the DOT and includes representatives from the DOD, FEMA, GSA and the Forest Service. Manage the financial aspects of the ESF-1 response, including the funding of mission assignments and the process for reimbursement from FEMA; Supervise the assessment of damage to the transportation infrastructure and the analysis of the impact of the disaster on transportation operations, regionally and nationally;As the Primary ESF-1 agency, the DOT has seven main responsibilities. As you will notice, many of these responsibilities involve coordinating and supervising various aspects of the response. Remember, the main purpose of ESF-1 is not for the DOT to provide transportation, but instead, to aid in the acquisition of transportation services for those agencies and organizations that need it. Many of these responsibilities have already been described somewhat in the Concept of Operations. However, this slide and the next slide give a little more detail about these responsibilities. The DOT responsibilities are as follows: Coordinate the provision of Federal and civil transportation capacity in support of Federal agencies, State and local governmental entities, and voluntary organizations, including contracting for such resources when required; Provide staffing to and manage the Movement Coordination Center(s) (MCC(s)). MCCs are created to assist in the procurement of transportation assets and to track the movement of resources to the disaster area. The MCC team is led by the DOT and includes representatives from the DOD, FEMA, GSA and the Forest Service. Manage the financial aspects of the ESF-1 response, including the funding of mission assignments and the process for reimbursement from FEMA; Supervise the assessment of damage to the transportation infrastructure and the analysis of the impact of the disaster on transportation operations, regionally and nationally;

19. DOT�s Responsibilities in ESF-1 (cont.) Coordinate and implement emergency-related response and recovery functions performed under DOT statutory authorities Provide technical assistance to government entities in determining the most viable transportation networks Identify resource requirements for transportation and coordinate allocation 5. Coordinate and implement, as required, emergency-related response and recovery functions performed under DOT statutory authorities, including the prioritization and/or allocation of civil transportation capacity, air and marine traffic control, search and rescue, emergency highway funding for federally owned highways and highways on the Federal Aid System, hazardous material containment response, and damage assessment; 6. Provide technical assistance to Federal, State, and local governmental entities in determining the most viable transportation networks to, from, and within the disaster area, as well as alternate means to move people and goods within the area affected by the disaster; and 7. Identify resource requirements for transportation and coordinate their allocation5. Coordinate and implement, as required, emergency-related response and recovery functions performed under DOT statutory authorities, including the prioritization and/or allocation of civil transportation capacity, air and marine traffic control, search and rescue, emergency highway funding for federally owned highways and highways on the Federal Aid System, hazardous material containment response, and damage assessment; 6. Provide technical assistance to Federal, State, and local governmental entities in determining the most viable transportation networks to, from, and within the disaster area, as well as alternate means to move people and goods within the area affected by the disaster; and 7. Identify resource requirements for transportation and coordinate their allocation

20. FHWA Support of ESF-1 Activities Damage Assessments Traffic Monitoring Impact Analysis Infrastructure Recovery Support Emergency Communications Evacuation Coordination Vehicle Permits Managerial/Administrative Services While a FHWA representative has been delegated RETCO/RETREP responsibilities in regions 5, 7, and 8, general FHWA responsibilities are not specifically mentioned in ESF-1. However, in all regions, the regional RETCO/RETREP may ask FHWA to augment the ESF-1 Team by providing assistance in: Assessing the damage of the transportation infrastructure Monitoring capacity and congestion, and evaluating the accessibility of the transportation infrastructure. Analyzing the impact of the disaster on the highway network (long and short-term impacts) Participating in the overall coordination of the clearing and restoration of the transportation infrastructure Activating and operating the Division sat-phones and or HF radios on a 24/7 basis to serve as a communications focal point for the DOT and FHWA, Actively participate in the ELT by providing input into ETIS, Coordinating with State DOTs in the issuance of State vehicle permits for oversize/overweight commercial vehicles, Providing managerial and administrative services such as clerical assistance, contracting, computer services, accounting, etc. It is important that you take the time to understand FHWA�s ESF-1 responsibilities, in order to be well-prepared for an emergency. It is also important that you know your region�s RETCO and RETREP, as well as your region�s emergency transportation plans and programs. While a FHWA representative has been delegated RETCO/RETREP responsibilities in regions 5, 7, and 8, general FHWA responsibilities are not specifically mentioned in ESF-1. However, in all regions, the regional RETCO/RETREP may ask FHWA to augment the ESF-1 Team by providing assistance in: Assessing the damage of the transportation infrastructure Monitoring capacity and congestion, and evaluating the accessibility of the transportation infrastructure. Analyzing the impact of the disaster on the highway network (long and short-term impacts) Participating in the overall coordination of the clearing and restoration of the transportation infrastructure Activating and operating the Division sat-phones and or HF radios on a 24/7 basis to serve as a communications focal point for the DOT and FHWA, Actively participate in the ELT by providing input into ETIS, Coordinating with State DOTs in the issuance of State vehicle permits for oversize/overweight commercial vehicles, Providing managerial and administrative services such as clerical assistance, contracting, computer services, accounting, etc. It is important that you take the time to understand FHWA�s ESF-1 responsibilities, in order to be well-prepared for an emergency. It is also important that you know your region�s RETCO and RETREP, as well as your region�s emergency transportation plans and programs.

21. ESF-1 Secondary Support Agencies Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Department of Defense Department of State Department of Treasury, U.S. Customs Service Federal Emergency Management Agency General Services Administration Tennessee Valley Authority U.S. Postal Service The DOT is assisted by 8 agencies in its ESF-1 support activities: the Department of Agriculture (Forest Service), DOD, Department of State, Department of Treasury (U.s. Customs Service), FEMA, GSA, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Postal Service. These agencies each have one or more responsibilities to assist the DOT, with many of them having the responsibility of providing staffing to the MCC. The other responsibilities of these agencies will not be covered in this presentation, in the interest of time, but can be found in the Federal Response Plan document. As mentioned previously, there are 11 other ESFs in addition to ESF-1. You are strongly encouraged to read over the full FRP to learn more about these other ESFs. Some of the other ESFs, such as those relating to Communications (#2) and Resource Support (#7), tie into ESF-1, so learning more about them can aid in your support of ESF-1. The DOT is assisted by 8 agencies in its ESF-1 support activities: the Department of Agriculture (Forest Service), DOD, Department of State, Department of Treasury (U.s. Customs Service), FEMA, GSA, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Postal Service. These agencies each have one or more responsibilities to assist the DOT, with many of them having the responsibility of providing staffing to the MCC. The other responsibilities of these agencies will not be covered in this presentation, in the interest of time, but can be found in the Federal Response Plan document. As mentioned previously, there are 11 other ESFs in addition to ESF-1. You are strongly encouraged to read over the full FRP to learn more about these other ESFs. Some of the other ESFs, such as those relating to Communications (#2) and Resource Support (#7), tie into ESF-1, so learning more about them can aid in your support of ESF-1.

22. Recovery Function Annex Describes the policies, planning considerations, and concept of operations that guide the provision of assistance to help disaster victims and affected communities return to normal and minimize the risk of future damage. Assistance is categorized by delivery system The Recovery Function Annex describes the structure and coordination activities to implement the various Federal disaster programs, support, and technical services that directly assist individuals, families, businesses, and State and local governments to recover from the effects of a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. The assistance described in the annex is categorized by delivery system � either to individuals, families and businesses or to State and local governments. Fundamental to this annex is the assumption that recovery is a cooperative effort among Federal, State, local and voluntary agencies and the private sector in partnership. The Recovery Function Annex is included in the FRP to handle disaster events that may not require Federal emergency response actions, or may only require limited response actions. These disasters may require only the implementation of Federal and State recovery and mitigation programs, like disaster loans, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, or disaster housing. The Recovery Function Annex serves the purposes of: Describing separately the coordination and implementation of recovery programs that occur outside the FRP�s ESF structure; and Documenting the linkages that exist among response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The DOT and more specifically, FHWA, play a role in the Recovery Function Annex through the Transportation Emergency Relief Program, which may be activated either by Presidential Declaration, or without declaration. Through this program, FHWA can provide up to $100 million in funding to a State for each natural disaster or catastrophic failure and up to $20 million in funding per year for each U.S. territory. The State limit may be increased through special legislation.The Recovery Function Annex describes the structure and coordination activities to implement the various Federal disaster programs, support, and technical services that directly assist individuals, families, businesses, and State and local governments to recover from the effects of a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. The assistance described in the annex is categorized by delivery system � either to individuals, families and businesses or to State and local governments. Fundamental to this annex is the assumption that recovery is a cooperative effort among Federal, State, local and voluntary agencies and the private sector in partnership. The Recovery Function Annex is included in the FRP to handle disaster events that may not require Federal emergency response actions, or may only require limited response actions. These disasters may require only the implementation of Federal and State recovery and mitigation programs, like disaster loans, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, or disaster housing. The Recovery Function Annex serves the purposes of: Describing separately the coordination and implementation of recovery programs that occur outside the FRP�s ESF structure; and Documenting the linkages that exist among response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The DOT and more specifically, FHWA, play a role in the Recovery Function Annex through the Transportation Emergency Relief Program, which may be activated either by Presidential Declaration, or without declaration. Through this program, FHWA can provide up to $100 million in funding to a State for each natural disaster or catastrophic failure and up to $20 million in funding per year for each U.S. territory. The State limit may be increased through special legislation.

23. Describe the mission, policies, and concept of operations of related activities required to conduct overall Federal disaster operations Includes: Support Annexes The FRP also contains seven support annexes. These support annexes describe the mission, policies, and concept of operations of related activities required to conduct overall Federal disaster operations. These activities are described in each of the annexes and include: community relations, congressional affairs, donations management, financial management, logistics management, occupational safety and health, and public affairs. For further information on each of the Support Annexes, please refer to the full FRP. Again, understanding these annexes can help in your overall support of the DOT and FHWA�s FRP duties. The FRP also contains seven support annexes. These support annexes describe the mission, policies, and concept of operations of related activities required to conduct overall Federal disaster operations. These activities are described in each of the annexes and include: community relations, congressional affairs, donations management, financial management, logistics management, occupational safety and health, and public affairs. For further information on each of the Support Annexes, please refer to the full FRP. Again, understanding these annexes can help in your overall support of the DOT and FHWA�s FRP duties.

24. Incident Annexes Describe the mission, policies, concept of operations, and responsibilities in those specific events that require a unified response under the FRP and one or more other Federal plans that implement authorities and functions outside the scope of the Stafford Act Includes the Terrorism Incident Annex Incident Annexes have been added to the FRP to describe the mission, policies, concept of operations and responsibilities in those specific events that require a unified response under the FRP and one or more other Federal plans that implement authorities and functions outside the scope of the Stafford Act. Currently, the Terrorism Annex is the only Incident Annex available. However, a series of Incident Annexes is anticipated. The Terrorism Incident Annex was developed in response to Presidential Decision Directive 39 (PDD-39), U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism. The Terrorism Incident Annex ensures that the FRP is adequate to respond to the consequences of terrorism within the United States, including terrorism involving WMD. The annex describes crisis management, defines the policies and structures to coordinate crisis management with consequence management; and defines consequence management. Crisis management is defined by the FBI as measures to identify, acquire, and plan the use of resources needed to anticipate, prevent, and/or resolve a threat or act of terrorism. Consequence management is defined by the FBI as measures to protect public health and safety, restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals affected by the consequences of terrorism. Responsibilities for the Terrorism Incident Annex are delegated to the DOD, DOE, Department of Health and Human Services, DOJ (FBI), EPA, and FEMA. The FRP describes the policies, situation, concept of operations, agency responsibilities, and funding guidelines related to the Terrorism Incident Annex. Again, please refer to the FRP for further information. Incident Annexes have been added to the FRP to describe the mission, policies, concept of operations and responsibilities in those specific events that require a unified response under the FRP and one or more other Federal plans that implement authorities and functions outside the scope of the Stafford Act. Currently, the Terrorism Annex is the only Incident Annex available. However, a series of Incident Annexes is anticipated. The Terrorism Incident Annex was developed in response to Presidential Decision Directive 39 (PDD-39), U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism. The Terrorism Incident Annex ensures that the FRP is adequate to respond to the consequences of terrorism within the United States, including terrorism involving WMD. The annex describes crisis management, defines the policies and structures to coordinate crisis management with consequence management; and defines consequence management. Crisis management is defined by the FBI as measures to identify, acquire, and plan the use of resources needed to anticipate, prevent, and/or resolve a threat or act of terrorism. Consequence management is defined by the FBI as measures to protect public health and safety, restore essential government services, and provide emergency relief to governments, businesses, and individuals affected by the consequences of terrorism. Responsibilities for the Terrorism Incident Annex are delegated to the DOD, DOE, Department of Health and Human Services, DOJ (FBI), EPA, and FEMA. The FRP describes the policies, situation, concept of operations, agency responsibilities, and funding guidelines related to the Terrorism Incident Annex. Again, please refer to the FRP for further information.

25. Appendices Cover other relevant information, including terms and definitions, acronyms and abbreviations, guidelines for FRP changes and revision, and overview of a disaster operation The FRP Appendices contain useful additional information, such as a glossary of terms and definitions, a list of acronyms and abbreviations and their related meanings, guidelines for changes and revisions (it is important to remember that the FRP is a dynamic document and is constantly refined and updated to reflect lessons learned from actual disaster experience), and finally an overview of a disaster operation. The overview illustrates response and recovery actions Federal agencies will likely take to help State and local governments that are overwhelmed by a major disaster or emergency. A helpful list and graphic are included that will step you through the disaster operation. The FRP Appendices contain useful additional information, such as a glossary of terms and definitions, a list of acronyms and abbreviations and their related meanings, guidelines for changes and revisions (it is important to remember that the FRP is a dynamic document and is constantly refined and updated to reflect lessons learned from actual disaster experience), and finally an overview of a disaster operation. The overview illustrates response and recovery actions Federal agencies will likely take to help State and local governments that are overwhelmed by a major disaster or emergency. A helpful list and graphic are included that will step you through the disaster operation.

26. For More Information� Obtain a copy of the Federal Response Plan Available through download from the FEMA website http://www.fema.gov/rrr/frp/ Remember to continuously check for revisions and updates To obtain a copy of the Federal Response Plan, you should download the full text from the FEMA website, which is given on the slide. The hard copy of the Plan is contained in an easily updateable binder. It is suggested that you continuously check for revisions and updates, to ensure that you have the most up to date copy of the plan available. To obtain a copy of the Federal Response Plan, you should download the full text from the FEMA website, which is given on the slide. The hard copy of the Plan is contained in an easily updateable binder. It is suggested that you continuously check for revisions and updates, to ensure that you have the most up to date copy of the plan available.