1. Remedial Action Program Workshop
USACE/FEMA 2011
Remedial Action Program Workshop
December 6-9, 2011 Orlando, FL

2. Flood Response Operations
2011 USACE/FEMA
RAP Workshop
Flood Response Operations

3. PL 84-99 Disaster Preparedness Emergency Operations
Flood Fighting
Technical Assistance
Supplies & Materials
Rescue Operations
Emergency Construction
Post Flood Response
Emergency Debris Removal
Temporary Restoration of Critical Transportation Routes and Public Services and Utilities
Field Investigation & Reconnaissance
After Action Review & Reporting
Disaster Preparedness
Emergency Operations
Rehabilitation & Insp.
Water Assistance
Advance Measures
Hazard Mitigation

4. Flood Response Operations
Issue
Recommendations
Status
Issue Title: Training
Problem Statement: USACE does not have a comprehensive and standardized training program for PL 84-99
Key Discussion Points:
Multiple levels of training are required from introductory to executive, such as new leaders, Liaisons, CAT, EM’s and business functions such as CT and RM.
Action #1: Identify existing resources and best practices for training within the districts and divisions or regions.
Start Date: January 2012
Est. Completion Date: 1st iteration June 2012
Action #2: Use the information to develop standardized training modules.
Start Date: 01 July 12
Est. Completion Date: January 2013
Ongoing Resolutions: Ongoing rewrite of ER and incorporation of new FCCE training into the ATG.
Obstacles/Challenges:
Unique requirements for each district
Funding
PDT Members:
1-2 MSC representatives
3 District representatives

5. Flood Response Operations
Issue
Recommendations
Status
Issue Title: Advance Measures
Problem Statement: There is a need for the process to be further expedited
Key Discussion Points:
Streamlining the PIR format and checklists
Review and approval
Funding
Action #1: Review Advance Measures portion (Chapter 7) of the new draft ER and EP and develop recommendations.
Start Date: ASAP after release of ER
Est. Completion Date: TBD
Ongoing Resolutions: Review comments on rewrite of ER/EP and incorporate changes as appropriate.
Obstacles/Challenges: Timeline for CFR process and publication of new ER
PDT Members: HQ
MSC
ER Writing team members

6. Flood Response Operations
Best Practice
Recommendations
Status
Best Practice Title: Mobile Device Technology
Problem Statement: Current methods for collecting data are inadequate
Key Discussion Points:
ERDC Pilot Program utilizing smartphone android technology proved to be an invaluable tool for several districts & MSC’s
Provided a good tool for gathering data to aid in decision making, future projectes, etc.
Cost savings realized.
Action #1: Ensure enterprise implementation of these tools as mobile data collection devices.
Start Date: Ongoing
Est. Completion Date: TBD
Action #2: PDT continues to identify and clarify requirements and capabilities as ERDC continues to develop
Start Date: January 2012
Est. Completion Date: 01 June 2012
Ongoing Resolutions:
N/A
Obstacles/Challenges:
Current IT restrictions
Interoperability with other systems.