1. The THIRA and SPR Nolan Fry NCEM Planning and Homeland Security March 22, 2016

2. Keys to THIRA/SPR Results driven by participants
THIRA is not based on your current capabilities
SPR results reflective of actual capability levels

3. Purpose? 1) THIRA – Here is where we want to be
3) Capability Gaps addressed
2) SPR– Here is where we
actually are

4. What is THIRA?
Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)
A four-step process required by Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) for states and UASIs
Fulfills the first two stages of the National Preparedness System (NPS) by examining the 32 core capabilities outlined by the National Preparedness Goal (NPG)

5. The Original 31 Core Capabilities
New Fire Management & Suppression (Response Mission Area) core capability introduced for 2016

6. What is THIRA?
THIRA is NOT based on current capability levels. It asks “where do we want to be?”

7. Capability Target (Step 3)

8. Capability Target (Step 3)
Intelligence and Information Sharing Capability Target:
What means (e.g. Web EOC, , FLOs, ISAAC and etc.) should be used to exchange information and intelligence to appropriate partners/stakeholders that helps enhance overall situational awareness? What partners/stakeholders (both public and private sector) should be involved in this process? Consider this for all three scenarios in regards to timeframe, intelligence sources, potential intelligence avenues (like witnesses, interviews and etc.), partners/stakeholders and the whole-community.
Potential Capability Target Statement:
Hurricane – Using WebEOC, gather and distribute vulnerable CIKR info within counties X,Y and Z to local first responders, public utilities, county commissioners (who else?) on an annual basis or at a minimum 72 hours prior to landfall to ensure preventative and protective measures. Continue information sharing to NCEM Area Coordinator, local leadership and etc. within xxx hours after landfall using same communication means to communicate intelligence, such as high-risk population clusters and compromised roads, that could further mitigate loss of life and property.

9. What is the SPR? State Preparedness Report (SPR)
Required by the 2006 Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA)
Uses the THIRA Capability Targets to self assess the State’s current capabilities through gap analysis

10. State Preparedness Report (SPR)
Each Core Capability examined through Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training and Exercise (POETE)
Each sector of POETE will give
1) An Internal Rating (1-5)
2) Internal Rating + Mutual Aid Rating
3) Gap Description (why am I not a 5?)
4) Recent Advances (what am I doing that is bringing us closer to a 5?)

11. State Preparedness Report (SPR)

12. Capability Gaps/Jurisdictional responsibility
Final SPR Step
Feds
State Assessment
Voluntary DPR or Voluntary Local Assessment
Strategy/Support
Capability Gaps/Jurisdictional responsibility
Strategic Planning
and Support

13. History
2012 – Inaugural THIRA for states and UASIs  SPR now informed by THIRA capability targets
2012 results rarely used to inform plans and strategies

14. History 2013 Resource estimation requirement introduced
Five Mission Area workgroups meet during two-day workshop to update 2013 THIRA/SPR
Per FEMA/DHS guidance, the results are used for development of HSGP IJs

15. History 2014 No changes to guidance
Individual meetings for each of the 31 core capabilities (CC) scheduled with SERC, SERT and other SMEs to provide concentrated and focused updates
Two additional scenarios incorporated (Winter Storm and Tornado Outbreak)

16. History
2014
Inaugural regional THIRA/Branch Preparedness Report (BPR) pilot with CBO and associated counties
Customized and tailored for CBO and locals
Incorporated the National Planning Frameworks critical tasks to pilot capability target templates and customized questionnaire worksheets

17. The CBO County Experience
“Great opportunity to discuss issues (scenarios) that are for the most part ‘universal’ to each county regarding possible affects that they would have on individual counties.”

18. The CBO County Experience
“If utilized correctly, THIRA could allow state and locals to plan…to meet true capability gaps in our programs.”

19. History
2014
State and CBO SPR/BPR capability gap results, coupled with NCEM Sr. Staff input, used to inform HSA’s selection of State Homeland Security priorities (15 core capabilities)
Means by which NC SHSS is updated and subsequent guidance for prospective HSGP applicants

20. 2015 THIRA/SPR Update Process
SERC, SERT, NCEM Field Staff and other state partners involved
50,000 ft. strategic perspective
Developed custom worksheets (available upon request) to guide participants and facilitate remote participation
Applied NPF critical tasks
Lessons learned
Keeps thought process focused

21. State Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Capability gaps are not failures, they are realities!
Need to develop active shooter/terrorism scenario for 2016 THIRA/SPR update

23. Applying THIRA/SPR Results
SPR POETE capability gaps used to inform HSA
16 (Interdiction & Disruption) core capabilities identified as priorities for FY 2016 HSGP applications
Extended guidance to assist potential HSGP applicants made available for FY16 HSGP

24. FY 2016 HSGP Priorities Cyber Security
Threats and Hazard Identification
Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment
Fatality Management Services
Economic Recovery
Mass Search and Rescue Operations
Intelligence and Information Sharing
Public Information and Warning
Community Resilience
Health and Social Services
Mass Care Services
Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction
Planning
Public Health and Medical Services

25. Potential Mutual Benefits
NC THIRA
Voluntary DPR THIRA
Voluntary County THIRA
County gaps can inform State and federal areas of focus to support locals

26. Strategic Planning Branch Supervisor (ACTING)
Questions?
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Strategic Planning Branch Supervisor (ACTING)