Communication & Coordination Triage & Patient Movement Mission Statement: Proactively protect and serve the citizens of Texas in an ever changing threat environment while always remaining faithful to the U.S. and State Constitution. COORDINATION LESSONS LEARNED Federal Agency Partners World Trade Center (9-11) Communication & Coordination Triage & Patient Movement Hospital Preparation Physician Response Hurricanes Katrina & Rita Command, Control, & Communications Evacuation of Special Needs Pop. Fuel Availability Traffic Control Public Awareness West Fertilizer Plant Explosion Logistics Coordination Gaps in Technical Information Debris and Waste Removal Federal FEMA District Disaster Committees Federal Organizations Local Authorities District Coordinators State TX Emergency Management Other States SOC State VOAD State Private Sector Partners EMC DDC Multi Agency Coordination Center Regional Private Sector Partners Local Private Sector Partners Local Jurisdiction DISASTER ACTION PLAN All Hazards Approach Mobilized by Governor Primary Agency For: Direction and Control Evacuation Law Enforcement Public Information Terrorism Incident Response Transportation COURSES OF ACTION Fertilizer Plant Explosion Hurricane Reference: dps.tx.gov