USDA Agencies National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Forest Service (FS) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Rural Development (RD) And 10 more
Five Training Modules 1. Intro to Emergency Management 2. National Response Framework/NIMS 4. NRF Resource Center – NEW! 5. The Role of Extension 3. Emergency Support Functions
Module 1 Introduction to Emergency Management
Emergency Management “…the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters .” Source: FEMA 2009 Weslaco, TX & Brownsville,TX – FEMA
Vision of Emergency Management Promote Safety Reduce Vulnerability Increase Capacity to Cope with Hazards and Disasters Houston, TX – FEMA
Principles of Emergency Management Comprehensive Progressive Risk-driven Integrated Collaborative Flexible Professional
Emergency Managers’ Roles Coordinate the planning process Identify and analyze hazards Inform stakeholders of potential threats Coordinate stakeholder relationships Coordinate resources Manage activities Port Arthur, TX - FEMA
Emergency Management: 4 Phases Mitigation Remove or reduce impact Preparedness Plan development, exercises and education Response Actions during and immediately after disasters Recovery Return to “normalcy” Crystal Beach, TX – FEMA
Some Possible Problems Loss of electricity Loss of potable water Disruption of transportation routes Broken natural gas lines Loss of telephone communications, including cellular service Rancho Bernardo, CA . FEMA
Effective Emergency Management National Response Framework State, Territorial & Tribal Governments Local Governments Federal Government Private Sector & NGO
Local Government First line of response All disasters are local Local leaders Local emergency manager Citizen Corps (i.e. CERT Programs) Madisonville, KY – FEMA
State Government Assist local government Create EMAC agreements with other states Request federal assistance when needed Paducah, KY - FEMA
Tribal Government May require assistance from neighboring jurisdictions Have a right to self-government Responsible for coordinating resources Federal assistance via the Stafford Act must be requested by the state governor Standing Rock Reservation, ND - FEMA Washington, DC - FEMA
Nongovernmental Organizations National VOAD
Private Sector
Federal Assistance Assists when needs exceed local and state resources (HSPD 5) Governor may request Presidential Disaster Declaration Aid may be provided without a major disaster or emergency declaration
It’s about what’s important to you. Fargo, ND – FEMA
Module 2 The National Response Framework (NRF) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)
National Response Framework (NRF) Principles for a unified national response Defines key principles, roles and structures Describes how the different partners may apply these principles in a coordinated and effective manner The NRF is always in effect
What’s NEW in the NRF? Broader Scope Wider Audience Integrated Key Concepts Expanded Focus on Partnerships Updated planning section Improved Annexes and Appendices New Guides for Response Partners Clearer Terminology Clarified Roles and Responsibilities Major Annex Changes
Core Document Doctrine, organization, roles and responsibilities, response actions and planning requirements that guide national response Emergency Support Function Annexes Mechanisms to group and provide Federal resources and capabilities to support State and local responders Support Annexes Essential supporting aspects of the Federal response common to all incidents Incident-specific applications of the Framework Incident Annexes Partner Guides Next level of detail in response actions tailored to the actionable entity Organization of the NRF Source: www.fema.gov/nrf
NRF Response Doctrine
NIMS and NRF
NIMS Command and Management Incident Command System Multiagency Coordination Systems Public Information Snohomish, WA – FEMA
Existing Authority Module 2. National Response Framework and National Incident Management System
National Response Framework When we fail to work as a team, we fail our citizens…” - W. Craig Fugate, Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management Module 2. National Response Framework and National Incident Management System www.floridadisaster.org
Additional Online Training National Response Framework (NRF) Training IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS): An Introduction These and other independent study courses may be found at: Module 2. National Response Framework and National Incident Management System www.training.fema.gov/IS
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Module 3. NRF Resource Center Module 3 NRF Resource Center
The NEW NRF Resource Center Module 3. NRF Resource Center www.fema.gov/nrf
Emergency Support Functions Module 3. NRF Resource Center
Support Annexes Module 3. NRF Resource Center
Incident Annexes Module 3. NRF Resource Center
Collaborate Module 3. NRF Resource Center LLIS.gov
Training Resources Module 3. NRF Resource Center
Core Document Doctrine, organization, roles and responsibilities, response actions and planning requirements that guide national response Emergency Support Function Annexes Mechanisms to group and provide Federal resources and capabilities to support State and local responders Support Annexes Essential supporting aspects of the Federal response common to all incidents Incident-specific applications of the Framework Incident Annexes Partner Guides Next level of detail in response actions tailored to the actionable entity NRF Resource Center Source: www.fema.gov/nrf Module 3. NRF Resource Center
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Module 4. Emergency Support Functions Module 4 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)
Agency Roles under the NRP Coordinating Agency In unified command, coordinates designated primary and support agencies Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Agency Roles under the NRP Coordinating Agency In unified command, coordinates designated primary and support agencies Primary Agency Federal agency that serves as a federal executive agent to accomplish the ESF mission Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Agency Roles under the NRP Coordinating Agency In unified command, coordinates designated primary and support agencies Primary Agency Federal agency that serves as a federal executive agent to accomplish the ESF mission Support Agency Provides information and logistical support for primary agencies in an ESF Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Emergency Support Function (ESF) Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Emergency Support Functions Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Emergency Support Functions Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Emergency Support Functions Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Emergency Support Functions Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Emergency Support Functions Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Role of the USDA in ESFs http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
Additional ESF Information http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
USDA in the Support Annex http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf Module 4. Emergency Support Functions Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Financial Management International Coordination Private-Sector Coordination Public Affairs Tribal Relations Volunteer and Donations Management
USDA in the Incident Annex http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf Module 4. Emergency Support Functions Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Financial Management International Coordination Private-Sector Coordination Public Affairs Tribal Relations Volunteer and Donations Management
Food and Agriculture Incident Annex Module 4. Emergency Support Functions
USDA Agencies Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES) Forest Service (FS) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Rural Development (RD) And 10 more
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Module 5 The Role of the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Module 5. The Role of Extension
The Role of Extension
All Disasters are Local Fargo, ND - FEMA Module 5. The Role of Extension
NDSU and the 2009 Flood Module 5. The Role of Extension
Organizational Planning Office and home preparedness Communication Contacts Guidelines Resources Module 5. The Role of Extension Galveston, TX-FEMA
Preparedness Disaster supplies kits Family communication plans Ready Business Farmstead security Module 5. The Role of Extension
Mitigation Reduce impact on lives Reduce impact on property Reduce impact on the environment Module 5. The Role of Extension Fargo, ND - FEMA
Response Actions taken during or immediately after a disaster Module 5. The Role of Extension Fargo, ND-FEMA
Recovery Return to normalcy Research-based information Module 5. The Role of Extension Sekiu, WA-FEMA
Ag Damage Assessment Crop losses Livestock deaths Farm structure damage Module 5. The Role of Extension Marysville, CA-USDA
First Detectors Detect the problem Contact experts Module 5. The Role of Extension Minot, ND-NDSU
Media Work Newsletters Fact sheets Newspaper articles Radio and TV interviews Web pages Module 5. The Role of Extension Grand Forks, ND-NDSU
Volunteer Management Fargo, ND-FEMA. Module 5. The Role of Extension
Community Networking Skills Resources Contacts Culture Insights Waveland, MS-FEMA Module 5. The Role of Extension
Education Research-based education Module 5. The Role of Extension New Orleans, LA-FEMA
Extension Disaster Education Network Module 5. The Role of Extension www.eden.lsu.edu
Information and Training Module 5. The Role of Extension
DHS Centers Module 5. The Role of Extension
Nongovernmental Organizations Module 2. National Response Framework and National Incident Management System National VOAD
Be Prepared! Module 5. The Role of Extension
Information Resources http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf Module 4. Emergency Support Functions Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Financial Management International Coordination Private-Sector Coordination Public Affairs Tribal Relations Volunteer and Donations Management
Information Resources FEMA Independent Study Program, IS-1 - Emergency Management: An Orientation to the Position Source: FEMA Independent Study Program, IS-230 - Principles of Emergency Management National Response Framework: Overview http://www.emacweb.org/ National Response Framework: Overview and FEMA: What’s New in the National Response Framework