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National Rural Transit Assistance Program

National Rural Transit Assistance Program. Learning Objectives. Safety Security Emergency Preparedness. The Big Picture. First Preventer. Community Facilities Equipment Personnel. First Responder. Evacuations Transportation Mobile Shelter Communications Staff Capabilities.

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National Rural Transit Assistance Program

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  1. National Rural Transit Assistance Program

  2. Learning Objectives • Safety • Security • Emergency Preparedness

  3. The Big Picture

  4. First Preventer • Community • Facilities • Equipment • Personnel

  5. First Responder • Evacuations • Transportation • Mobile Shelter • Communications • Staff Capabilities

  6. First On Scene • Accidents and Incidents • Acts of Nature • Organizational Infrastructure • Hazardous Materials • Criminal Activity • Terrorism

  7. The Toolbox • Educational Materials • Threat and Vulnerability Worksheets • Case Studies & Best Practices • Testing/Evaluation

  8. Core Content • Defining the Mission • Identifying Assets • Assessing Hazards and Threats • Reducing Vulnerabilities • Enhancing Response Capabilities • Managing Critical Incidents

  9. Defining the Mission

  10. Defining the Mission • Mobility • Reliability • Safety • Security

  11. Important Definitions • System Safety • System Security • Emergency Preparedness

  12. Emergency Mgmt. Principles • Prepare • Prevent • Respond • Recover

  13. Identifying Assets

  14. Categorizing Your Assets • People • Information • Property

  15. Asset Criticality Valuation • Criticality to Mission • Asset Replacement Cost • Public Health and Safety Concerns • Impact on Other Assets

  16. Evaluating Hazards & Threats Historical Analysis Physical Surveys Expert Evaluation Scenario Analysis

  17. Historical Analysis • National Statistics • Local Statistics • Internal Reports

  18. Physical Analysis • Location • Geography • Value of Assets • Asset Securement

  19. Expert Evaluation • Identify Hazards and Threats • Evaluate Impact on Critical Assets • Prioritize Risk-reduction Activities

  20. Scenario Analysis • Accidents & Incidents • Acts of Nature • Organizational Infrastructure • Hazardous Materials • Criminal Activity • Terrorism

  21. Reducing Risk Industry Best-practices

  22. What the FTA Says • Driver Selection • Driver Training • Drug & Alcohol Programs • Facility and On-board Security • Vehicle Maintenance • Safety Data Acquisition & Analysis

  23. Driver Selection • Physical Requirements • Background Checks • Driving Record • Licensing

  24. Driver Training • Traffic Regulations • Defensive Driving • Hazardous Conditions • Type of Vehicle in Service • Passenger Assistance • Radio Usage • Crisis Management • First Aid/triage

  25. Training Documentation • Training Materials • Grading Mechanism • Driver Sign-off

  26. System Security • Vehicle Storage • Bus Stop Locations • Facilities • Data Files

  27. Transit Watch • Suspicious Items • Suspicious Vehicles • Suspicious People

  28. Vehicle Inspection • Life Safety Equipment • Suspicious Items • Interior Lighting • Gas Cap • Engine Compartment • Undercarriage

  29. Vehicle Maintenance • Daily Service • Periodic Inspections • Interval-related Maintenance • Failure Maintenance

  30. Drug & Alcohol Testing • 49CFR Part 655 & • 49CFR Part 40 Amended • Pre-employment • Post Accident • Reasonable Suspicion • Random • Return to Work

  31. Safety Data • Record Keeping • Accident/incident Review Process

  32. Enhancing Response Capabilities

  33. Emergency Management • Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) • Planning Coordination • Resource Familiarity • After-hours Contact Information • Training Opportunities

  34. First Responders • Regular and After-Hours Numbers • Size-up Training for Transit Drivers and Dispatchers • Equipment and Facility Familiarization for Police, Fire, EMS

  35. Internal Coordination • Emergency Response Teams • Continuity of Operations • Succession Planning • Contact Information

  36. Exercises and Drills • HSEEP • Seminars • Workshops • Tabletop Exercises • Games • Drills • Functional Exercises • Full-scale Exercises

  37. Managing Critical Incidents

  38. Incident Management Skills • Calm • Decisive • Flexible • Proactive • Realistic

  39. Incident Objectives • Preservation of Self • Protection of Others • Protection of Property • Stablization of Incident

  40. Emergency Operations Center • Emergency Response Coordinator • Emergency Response Team • Post-Incident Clean-Up/Inspection

  41. ICS/NIMS • Incident Leadership • Public Information • Safety • Operations • Plans and Documentation • Logistical Support • Financial/administrative Pg. 57

  42. Continuity of Operations • Service Continuation/suspension • Business Resumption Planning • Alternate Facilities • Alternate Equipment • Alternate Operators • Alternate Routes

  43. Emergency Information • What Happened? • What Are You Doing About It? • How Might It Affect the Community?

  44. Sensitive Information • HIPPA • NOK Notification • Additional Protected Information

  45. Post-incident Support • Crisis Counseling • After Action Reports • Taking Corrective Actions

  46. Communicating AboutVulnerability

  47. Green - Low Risk • Prepare • Planning • Training • Drills • Exercises

  48. Blue - Guarded • Prevent • Gather Information • Communicate Risks • Strengthen Transit Watch Activities • Identify Resource Needs

  49. Orange - Elevated • Prevent • Communicate Risks • Establish Contingency Plans • Pre-position Resources • Coordinate With Partner Agencies

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