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ITIC / Univ of Hawaii National Tsunami Training Program Development Laura Kong Director, ITIC

NATIONAL DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM Mission To enhance the preparedness of federal, state, local, and tribal emergency responders/first receivers and teams, including non- governmental organizations and the private sector, to reduce the Nation’s vulnerability to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and all-hazard high- consequence events by developing, delivering and assessing plans, training, technical assistance and exercises.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM (NDPC history) Established in 1998 by Congressional Mandate (House Conference Report [H.R.2267]). Reconfirmed in Public Law in Membership based on the urgent need to address the serious counterterrorism preparedness needs of our nation’s emergency responders within the context of chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (Weapons of Mass Destruction [WMD]) hazards. Expanded to address catastrophic all-hazards events. Re-authorized in Homeland Security Legislation January 2007 in HR-1 through FY 2011 and two new members were added to Consortium (TTCI and UH).

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (Anniston, AL) (LSU) (TAMUS/TEEX) (New Mexico Tech) (Nevada Test Site) (University of Hawaii) (Pueblo, Co)

Congress authorized creation at UH in 2007 FY09 Appropriation $5 million $5 million => $10 million => $20 million Cooperative Agreement (DHS-FEMA and UH) Executive Director Karl Kim, Ph.D. Professor of Urban and Regional Planning Director, Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance Program National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at University of Hawaii

EMRTCExplosive and incendiary attacks NERRTCIncident Management, EMS, Hazmat, Public Works, Threat and Risk Assessment, Senior Executive Programs NCBRTPrevention, deterrence and response to terrorist acts, chem-/bio-/ag-related terrorism response CTOSPrevention, deterrence and response to radiological/nuclear attacks CDPPrevention, deterrence and response to Chemical, biological and nuclear attacks involving hazmat TTCITransportation research and testing organization, providing emerging technology solutions for the railway industry NDPTC Monitoring natural hazards, evaluating risks to urban populations and planning for the response, recovery and reconstruction of areas following a disaster. NDPC Competencies…

MISSION STATEMENT Uniquely positioned geographically and culturally, the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa will develop and deliver disaster preparedness, response, and recovery training to governmental, private, and non-profit entities, incorporating urban planning with an emphasis on community preparedness and vulnerable at-risk populations.

Training Courses Natural Hazards 101 Risk Assessment Methods Mapping and Spatial Analysis Multi-sector collaboration for DMHA Economic/Community Recovery Planning Sector-specific (i.e. tourism, public facilities, institutions, community organizations…)

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview Tsunami Awareness Course National Disaster Preparedness Training Center University of Hawaii 1946 Hilo, Hawaii 2009 Pago Pago, American Samoa

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview State / Local tsunami working groups Social science surveys / focus groups in communities US National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) Strategic Plan, 5-yr review, mtgs since 1995 Currently, 29 states, territories, commonwealths NOAA Tsunami Program Strategic Plan NTHMP Strategic Plan 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed 230,000 people Expected Cascadia earthquake / tsunami similar? September 29, 2009 tsunami (American Samoa) 1 st tsunami causing deaths in America since 1975 Pre-event preparedness: Awareness saved many lives. Improving Tsunami Awareness - Need

Needs Assessment - Tsunami Unmet need for tsunami training at awareness, performance and management levels Following AS and other events, there is growing demand for tsunami training Recovery, preparation/mitigation key areas of focus Benefits of tsunami training carry over to other hazards Emphasis on coastal communities, special needs of islands and territories, and natural hazards Need to address concerns of special needs populations and other vulnerable at-risk groups

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview Improving Tsunami Awareness - Course Deliverable: 8-hour Tsunami Awareness Course Audience:Professionals with tsunami responsibility (govt, non-govt, private sector) Developer:Subject Matter Experts International Tsunami Information Center (NOAA ITIC) Former Washington State Earthquake and Tsunami Program Manager NOAA Center for Tsunami Research (NCTR) Preview: February 10, 2010, Honolulu, Hawaii

TSUNAMI AWARENESS COURSE 1.Hazard Assessment -What is a tsunami -What is the tsunami hazard to a community 2.Warning -What are tsunami warnings -How do they reach communities 3.Preparedness & Mitigation -How to reduce a tsunami’s impact on a community 4.Responding to Local & Distant Tsunamis -How to respond effectively to save lives -Why is response different for local vs distant tsunamis Module Learning Activities apply knowledge learned to real-world tsunami scenario (PACIFEX 2010) COURSE MODULE TOPICS Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Sheraton Waikiki Honolulu, Hawaii

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview Building a Partnership NDPTC: Funded to give training. Fills gaps where resources limited (local levels, states with little training to date). Provides consistent message NTHMP: MES Strategic Plan includes developing Education Plan, Instructor Training Program Focus: tsunami planning (zoning, building, evacuation (vertical) and response for threatened communities

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview Building a Partnership This 1 st Course: Basic – general / not specific to any state to provide basic understanding of tsunamis and NTHMP products. Focus: tsunami response part of all-hazards approach Modules based on local, state, national and intl experience (no domestic course to date has had this benefit).

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview NTHMP Partnership Support Preview course and make comments –Provide names of individuals that can attend course –Provide feedback to improve course –Provide current list of publications and photographs that can be used for course materials The course is being developed to support NTHMP membership. Help make this Course meet your needs!

Tsunami Awareness Course, February 2010 Preview Thank you