SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Response Institute SEPRI “Integrating Solutions Providing Real Time Connectivity”

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst Provide Integrative Intelligent Solutions & Training, grounded in Biochem, IT, Socio-Psychology & EngineeringProvide Integrative Intelligent Solutions & Training, grounded in Biochem, IT, Socio-Psychology & Engineering Support first responder & critical asset management agenciesSupport first responder & critical asset management agencies Enable them to execute emergency functions in an integrated mannerEnable them to execute emergency functions in an integrated manner SEPRI – Mission

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI at work We perform research to develop solutions and provide services to deliver them. PARTNERS CLIENTS Local, State & Federal Agencies FUNDERS Federal Research Agencies NEEDS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SEPRI

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI Partnerships PARTNERS CLIENTS Local, State & Federal Agencies FUNDERS Federal Research Agencies RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SEPRI Baystate Medical, UMass Medical IBM /GD / BAE / Solutia New England State Universities Kollmorgen / Court Square Sandia National Labs, Natick Labs Geo-CentersEOPS Boston EMS MAPC Western Mass Regional LEPC

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI - Integrative Approach Uses IT to connect: ProtectionProtection DetectionDetection CommunicationCommunication ResponseResponse MultidisciplinaryResearch through Implementation Detection through Response into a powerful incident response system. EMSEMS TransportationTransportation Hospitals from Multiple CommunitiesHospitals from Multiple Communities Training Training Fire Fire Police Police Public health Public health

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI Emergency Response System Real-time intelligence/ threat info Effective,coordinatedresponse Decision/ policy layer Application layer Hardware layer Transportation network Health-care network Electricity grid DataInfo Data Info Vulnerability Simulator Emergency Response Grid Data Trainingemergencypersonnel Regularoperationscoordination

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI Emergency Response System Real-time intelligence/ threat info Effective,coordinatedresponse Decision/ policy layer Application layer Hardware layer Transportation network Health-care network Electricity grid DataInfo Data Info Vulnerability Simulator Emergency Response Grid Data Trainingemergencypersonnel Regularoperationscoordination HARDWARE LAYER Biological and chemical detectors Vision systems Adaptable sensor networks Robust wireless protocols Energy aware devices Embedded GIS identification Secure grid services

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI Emergency Response System Real-time intelligence/ threat info Effective,coordinatedresponse Decision/ policy layer Application layer Hardware layer Transportation network Health-care network Electricity grid DataInfo Data Info Vulnerability Simulator Emergency Response Grid Data Trainingemergencypersonnel Regularoperationscoordination APPLICATION LAYER Process definition languages Dynamic data-driven analyses Integrated infrastructure models Tera scale data repositories Multi-scale methods Cognitive models of risk Spatial statistics

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI Emergency Response System Real-time intelligence/ threat info Effective,coordinatedresponse Decision/ policy layer Application layer Hardware layer Transportation network Health-care network Electricity grid DataInfo Data Info Vulnerability Simulator Emergency Response Grid Data Trainingemergencypersonnel Regularoperationscoordination DECISION/POLICY LAYER Emergency response policies Emergency management system Process verification and coordination Distributed resource allocation Decision simulation platform Rare event training tools First responder education and training

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst Why UMass Amherst? Others address terrorism response … SEPRI Provides: 1. The information grid that ties point solutions together to create an integrated emergency response solution 2. A regional solution for New England

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst UMass Amherst Hands-on experience and servicesHands-on experience and services Leadership in critical disciplines – computer science, chemistry, microbiology, engineeringLeadership in critical disciplines – computer science, chemistry, microbiology, engineering Focus on critical service areas – public health and nursingFocus on critical service areas – public health and nursing Relationships with State Agencies and local rural communitiesRelationships with State Agencies and local rural communities Partnerships with medical community, industry, and New England State UniversitiesPartnerships with medical community, industry, and New England State Universities

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI Programs Other Regional Benefits Employment opportunitiesEmployment opportunities Improved healthcare resourcesImproved healthcare resources Improved communications infrastructureImproved communications infrastructure New multiple-use technologiesNew multiple-use technologies Educational opportunitiesEducational opportunities

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst SEPRI – Financials $5-10M annual revenue (designated and competitive funds) $5-10M annual revenue (designated and competitive funds) $500K annual management expenses $500K annual management expenses We need $1- 2M start-up funds over 2-3 years

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst We are preparing a proposal for the New England Homeland Security Center NEHSC UMASEPRI UNH UVM URI UConn UME Medical partners Industrial partners Other University partners Federal lab partners State & Local Agency partners

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst BayState Healthcare Preparedness Infosphere Healthcare Preparedness Infosphere – Patient Model Patient ADT Pharmacy Accounting Laboratory Healthcare Preparedness Infosphere – Bed Model Bed Env. Services Engineering IS/IT Healthcare Preparedness Infosphere – Patient/Bed Management Model Patient/Be d ADT Pharmacy Accounting Laboratory Patient/Be d Env. Services IS/IT Engineering + =

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst Mass Emergency Response Decision/policy layer Application layer Hardware layer VulnerabilitySimulator Emergency Response Grid Baystate Healthcare Network H H H H H MassTransportationNetwork Regional Electricity Grid

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst Present to important stakeholders Seek start-up funding Perform demonstration projects Respond to program opportunities Develop an integrated regional approach SEPRI – Next Steps

SEPRI University of Massachusetts Amherst Peter Hilton, Executive Director Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response Institute (413) For More Information