Squaxin Island Tribe Emergency Management System

1. Squaxin Island Tribe Emergency Management System Question: The biggest influence on “Failing” or “Succeeding” is? John Taylor & Bob Burbridge "BEST PRACTICES"

2. Overview • Quick overview of accomplishments: • Efficient & Effective Government response to 5 Presidential Disasters • All RECOVERY projects approved by FEMA (Including MCFD 4) • Cost RECOVERY for Business Operations (Public Assistance) • Focused End Result "BEST PRACTICES"

3. BEST PRACTICES • We make the “RULES” within: • Our Government Needs • NIMS • ICS Structure • EMPG Guidelines • Importance of Partnerships • But Applying “Basic Rules” "BEST PRACTICES"

4. Basic Rules • Simple • Cost Effective • Minimal Daily Impact • “MUST WORK” EVERY TIME • Size vs. Complexity "BEST PRACTICES"

5. Partnerships • The Choice of Recovery • Day to Day versus Emergency/Disaster • No volunteers in a disaster • State Fire Chiefs Association / Disaster Reservists • Disasters are a business, that’s new "BEST PRACTICES"

6. Important to Remember • WA State is Home Rule • Disaster Management Lowest Level • WE have the biggest influence • When haven’t First Responders RESPONDED? "BEST PRACTICES"

7. Bottom Line • We all have roles and responsibilities • Tribe First String • State Second String • Federal Third String (Game winners vs. Assisted Cleanup) • Do you focus on what works or what doesn’t "BEST PRACTICES"

8. Reality Is • You can Mitigate, Prepare, and Respond; but if we don’t RECOVER… • RECOVERY is a “Planned Activity” "BEST PRACTICES"

9. The biggest Influence IS US "BEST PRACTICES"

10. Any Questions