Session 121 National Incident Management Systems Session 12 Slide Deck

Session 122 Session Objectives 1.Define the Emergency Management Function of Preparedness, and Explain how FEMA Leads National Planning Efforts 2.Explore Preparedness Within NIMS

Session 123 Preparedness A state of readiness to respond to a disaster, crisis, or any other type of emergency situation

Session 124 Early Preparedness Fallout Shelters / Air Raid Wardens NGA in the 1970s – Preparedness is the key first step in developing emergency management capacity Three Mile Island accident – nuclear pre- disaster preparedness Creation of FEMA

Session 125 Modern Preparedness Perspective No emergency management organization can function without a strong preparedness capability Capacity built through: –Planning –Training –Exercise

Session 126 Goals of Preparedness Knowing what to do in a disaster’s aftermath Knowing how to do it, and Being equipped with the right tools to do it effectively

Session 127 Preparedness Actions Planning Exercise Training Equipment Statutory Authority

Session 128 FEMA Preparedness FEMA supports preparedness by: –Developing policies –Ensuring adequate plans are in place and are validated –Defining necessary capabilities required to address threats –Providing resources and technical assistance to jurisdictions, and –Integrating and synchronizing preparedness efforts throughout the nation

Session 129 FEMA National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) NPD programs leverage training courses, policy development, exercises, and technical assistance to build emergency capabilities, and the directorate develops different methods by which FEMA is better able to assess levels of emergency preparedness within individual jurisdictions and throughout the nation

Session 1210 Other FEMA Preparedness Initiatives TOPOFF/NLE Exercises Federal Preparedness Coordinators (FPCs) National Integration Center (NIC) Emergency Management Institute Center for Domestic Preparedness Training and Exercise Integration Incident Management Systems Integration Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Technological Hazards Division Community Preparedness Division

Session 1211 FEMA Preparedness Grants Homeland Security Grant Program Emergency Management Performance Grant Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Emergency Operations Center Grant Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Assistance to Firefighters Grant Competitive Training Grants Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program

Session 1212 Strategic and Operational Planning 1.Establishes priorities 2.Identifies expected levels of performance and capability requirements 3.Provides the standard for assessing capabilities 4.Helps stakeholders learn their roles

Session 1213 FEMA Planning Guidance Integrated Planning System (IPS) Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101

Session 1214 NIMS Components Preparedness Communications and Information Management Resource Management Command and Management Ongoing Management and Maintenance

Session 1215 NIMS Preparedness Cycle Source: FEMA IS-700.a. Organizing Training Evaluating Taking Corrective Action Preparedness Cycle Exercising Equipping Planning

Session 1216 NIMS Preparedness Basis HSPD-5: Established a single, comprehensive approach to incident management HSPD-8: Established the U.S. policy for “enhancing protection of the Nation’s critical infrastructure and key resources” and mandated a national plan to implement that policy in partnership with stakeholders HSPD-8: Directed DHS to lead the nation in the development of a National Preparedness System

Session 1217 NIMS and the NRF NRF is an all-hazards framework that builds upon NIMS and describes additional specific Federal roles and structures for incidents in which Federal resources are involved. NRF provides the structure and mechanisms for national- level policy and operational direction for incident management. NIMS and NRF are designed to improve the Nation’s incident management capabilities and overall efficiency. NIMS and the NRF are designed to ensure that local jurisdictions retain command, control, and authority over response activities for their jurisdictional areas.

Session 1218 NIMS Preparedness Focus Planning Procedures and protocols Training and exercises Personnel qualification and certification Equipment certification

Session 1219 NIMS Unified Approach Source: FEMA IS-700.a.

Session 1220 NIMS Roles Policy Role Coordination Role Support Role

Session 1221 Preparedness Elements Preparedness Planning Procedures and Protocols Training and Exercises Personnel Qualifications and Certification Equipment Certification