FEMA Region III Introduction to the Regional Emergency ...
1. FEMA Region III Introduction to the Regional Emergency Communications Working Group & Disaster Emergency Communications Division John MacLean DEC Coordinator FEMA Region III DEC October 28 th 2009
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5. National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) Milestones * NECP was released on July 31, 2008 12 Months from NECP Release July 31, 2009 RECCWGs fully established as the primary link among all levels of government at the FEMA regional level July 31, 2009 RECCWGs work with State and local agencies to assess priority State vulnerabilities July 31, 2009 RECCWGs conduct communications systems impact analyses of the disaster and disruption scenarios 18 Months from NECP Release January 31, 2010 RECCWGs ensure all Federal, State, local and tribal emergency response providers have developed and implemented communications operations continuity plans during and following a disaster 24 Months from NECP Release July 31, 2010 RECCWGs ensure all Federal, State, local, and tribal emergency response providers have coordinated communications continuity exercises and established crisis communications SOPs
25. PFO / FCO Operations Section Logistics Section Planning Section Finance/ Admin Section Disaster Emergency Communications (DEC) Branch DEC Branch Director/FECC Tactical Communications Group Supervisor Communications Restoration Group Supervisor Tactical Group Staff Restoration Group Staff Branch Support Staff ESF #2 DEC Branch in the JFO
30. Who do we report to? Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Operations Directorate (DOD) Disaster Emergency Communications Division (DEC) Tactical Emergency Communications Branch (TECB) Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) (Six Detachments)
31. MERS Detachment Organization Bothell MERS Thomasville MERS Denton MERS Denver MERS Frederick MERS Maynard MERS MERS Chief Communications Chief Operations Chief Logistics Chief MERS Security Officer Disaster Preparedness Officer MOC (24/7 MERS Operation Center) 20+ IT Specialists and Communications Specialists 6+ Logistics Specialists, Diesel Mechanics and Utility Specialists
56. You call – we’ll be there By Air By Sea By Land
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Editor's Notes
Key Points: IMATs are full time professional response teams --- They will replace Regional and National ERTs. Again, with full-time PFTs A significant benefit of dedicated AND credentialed team is that the faces and operational capability offers continuity..
Key Points: IMATs are full time professional response teams --- They will replace Regional and National ERTs. Again, with full-time PFTs A significant benefit of dedicated AND credentialed team is that the faces and operational capability offers continuity..
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