Unit 5- IS 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework Lesson 2 Core Capabilities and Response Actions

Core Capabilities Response core capabilities are the functions or activities that generally must be accomplished in incident response regardless of which levels of government are involved.

Linkage of Core Capabilities and Critical Tasks As we begin to look at the core capabilities, it is important to understand that the National Preparedness Goal specifically defines each of the core capabilities. In the National Response Framework these definitions are referred to as objectives. The objectives are used to determine the critical tasks for each capability.

Capability, Objective, and Critical Tasks: Example Let’s look at one Response core capability, Critical Transportation: The Core Capability is the function or activity that must be accomplished. The Objective is the intended outcome for this function. The Critical Tasks are steps that must be taken to achieve the objective.

Cross-Cutting Capabilities Three response core capabilities span across all five mission areas: Planning Public Information and Warning Operational Coordination The cross-cutting core capabilities are essential to the success of the other core capabilities. They help unify the five mission areas and establish unity of effort among all those involved.

Planning Objective: Conduct a systematic process engaging the whole community, as appropriate, in the development of executable strategic, operation, and/or community-based approaches to meet defined objectives. Critical Tasks: Develop operational plans the Federal level and in the states and territories that adequately identify critical objectives based on the planning requirements, provide a complete and integrated picture of the sequence and scope of the tasks to achieve the objectives, are are implementable within the time frame contemplated in the plan using available resources.

Public Information and Warning Objective: Deliver coordinated, prompt, reliable, and actionable information to the whole community through the use of clear, consistent, accessible, and culturally and linguistically appropriate methods to relay information effectively regarding any threat or hazard and, as appropriate, regarding the actions being taken and the assistance being made available. Critical Tasks: Inform all affected segments of society by all means necessary, including accessible tools, of critical lifesaving and life- sustaining information to expedite the delivery of emergency services and aid the public in taking protective actions. Deliver credible messages to inform ongoing emergency services and the public about protective measures and other life-sustaining actions and facilitate the transition to recovery.

Operational Coordination Objective: Establish and maintain a unified and coordinated operational structure and process that appropriately integrates all critical stakeholders and supports the execution of core capabilities. Critical Tasks: Mobilize all critical resources and establish command, control, and coordination structures within the affected community and other coordinating bodies in surrounding communities and across the nation; maintain these structures, as needed, throughout the duration of an incident.

Response Actions Individuals and Households Private Sector Nongovernmental Organizations Local, State, and Tribal Jurisdictions State-to-State Assistance States request assistance form other states though interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Administered by the National Emergency Management Association An interstate mutual aid agreement A way to streamline the interstate mutual aid and assistance process

Stafford Act It created the system in place today by which a presidential disaster declaration or an emergency declaration triggers financial and physical assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Act gives FEMA the responsibility for coordinating government-wide relief efforts. The Federal Response Plan includes contributions from 28 federal agencies and non-governmental organizations, such as the American Red Cross.