Transcript DHS – NIMS – ICS ? - Western Regional Gas

DHS – NIMS – ICS ?
How much do you really need to know?
Presented by:
Sonya Rieken, REHS
Emergency Management Specialist
[email protected]
Department of
Homeland Security
Preparedness & Response
• In the event of a large-scale emergency, the
DHS will provide a coordinated,
comprehensive federal response and
mount a swift and effective recovery effort.
• DHS’s primary responsibility is to ensure
emergency response professionals are
prepared for any situation.
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Homeland Security
Presidential Directive / HSPD-5
• February 28, 2003
• DHS tasked to develop and administer a
National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• NIMS to provide consistent nationwide approach for
Federal, State, and local governments to work effectively
and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and
recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity.
• NIMS to include a core set of concepts, principles,
terminology, and technologies.
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Who Uses NIMS ?
Presidential Directive (HSPD-5) requires
all federal agencies to adopt NIMS
and
any state/local agency that wants
funds for emergency
preparedness assistance.
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National Incident
Command
System (NIMS)
Incident Command
System (ICS)
Military / Fire Ground
Command
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NIMS is not an easy system ...
• Use of Operational
Planning Cycles
• Formal creation of an
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
• ICS Forms (201 – 232)
• Emphasis on
Area Contingency Plans
• Expanded Organization Chart
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ICS Organization Chart
(First Level Response)
INCIDENT COMMANDER(s)
Federal
RP(s)
within UNIFIED COMMAND
State
(Local)
Safety Officer
COMMAND
STAFF
Liaison Officer
Information Officer
Operations
Planning
Logistics
GENERAL STAFF
Finance /
Administration
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INCIDENT ORGANIZATION
CHART ICS 207-OS
INCIDENT
ORGANIZATION CHART
ICS 207-OS
INFORMATION OFFICER
INCIDENT COMMAND
FOSC
SAFETY OFFICER
SOSC
LIAISON OFFICER
RPIC
INVESTIGATORS
OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF
PLANNING SECTION CHIEF
SITUATION UNIT LEADER
STAGING AREA MANAGER
RECOVERY BRANCH DIRECTOR
PROTECTION GROUP
SUPERVISOR
EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH
DIRECTOR
SAR GROUP SUPERVISOR
ON-WATER GROUP
SUPERVISOR
SALVAGE/SOURCE CONTROL
GROUP SUPERVISOR
SHORESIDE GROUP
SUPERVISOR
FIRE SUPPRESSION GROUP
SUPERVISOR
AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH DIRECTOR
AIR TACTICAL GROUP
SUPERVISOR
HELIBASE MANAGER
FIXED WING BASE
COORDINATOR
NRDA REPS
LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF
SUPPORT BRANCH DIRECTOR
RESOURCE UNIT LEADER
SUPPLY UNIT LEADER
DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER
FACILITIES UNIT LEADER
DEMOBILIZATION UNIT LEADER
VESSEL SUPPORT UNIT LEADER
ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT LEADER
GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER
AGENCY REPS
FINANCE/ADMIN SECTION CHIEF
COST UNIT LEADER
TIME UNIT LEADER
WILDLIFE BRANCH DIRECTOR
PROCUREMENT UNIT LEADER
RECOVERY GROUP
SUPERVISOR
WILDLIFE REHAB
GROUP MANAGER
COMPENSATION/CLAIMS
UNIT LEADER
TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS
SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR
DISPOSAL GROUP SUPERVISOR
HAZMAT GROUP SUPERVISOR
AIR SUPPORT SUPERVISOR
FOOD UNIT LEADER
DECON GROUP SUPERVISOR
EMS GROUP SUPERVISOR
MEDICAL UNIT LEADER
DISPERSANT OPS GROUP
SUPERVISOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT
SUPERVISOR
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER
IN-SITU BURN OPS GROUP
SUPERVISOR
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Start with the Cons ...
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Overly complicated
Too much bureaucracy
I do not like paper work
The incident will be over quickly –
– Release: Isolate source, deny entry & monitor
– Fire / Explosion: Call FD
• Natural Gas dissipates – no mess !
• NIMS is not required for industry (yet)
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Now the Pros ...
• Technical Expertise? … YES!
– Don’t ever sell yourself short
• You have extensive knowledge of:
– NG Distribution & Transmission Operations
– Equipment
– Facilities & Pipelines
– Chemical Properties
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More Pros ...
• Effective use of technical expertise
– Become part of the solution - not a “tech spec” bystander
• Open the door to resources nationwide
• Build credibility with Agencies
 Companies have to earn credibility with the agencies
 Agencies will only unify command if the Responsible Party can
demonstrate competence in ICS
• Public Perception
 Demonstrate to the public that your company can manage
emergencies in a cooperative, systematic way
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Becoming Credible
• Build relationships with Response Agencies
– Who’s going to show up ?
– Who did you invite ?
• Understand:
– Hierarchy of Unified Command
– Jurisdictional Authority
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Location of incident
Threat to public safety
Chemical(s) involved
Environmental impact(s)
Federal
State
Local
Responsible Party
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NIMS Training Options
Hazwoper
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– 40 CFR 1910.120(q)
Hazardous Waste & Emergency Response Operations
** Not Required for NG Industry **
First Responder Operations
Plus IC training for competency in:
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Know & implement the ICS
Know & implement the emergency response plan (ERP)
Know & understand hazards and risks associated with employees
working in chemical PPE
Know how to implement the Local ERP
Know of the State ERP & Federal Regional Response Team
Know & understand the importance of decontamination procedures
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NIMS Training Options
• IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS
• IS-200 ICS-200 Basic ICS for Single Resources
& Initial Action Incident
• IS-700 NIMS
An Introduction
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_training.shtm#1
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Moving forward
with or without
NIMS
Personal Suggestions:
• Discuss how or if Management
wants employees to actively
participate in an emergency
response.
• Train employees accordingly
• Focus on the 8 key ICS roles
• Do not get lost in NIMS. Use what
you need – smile & nod at the rest
Operation
Section
Incident
Command
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Information Officer
Planning
Section
Logistics
Section
Finance /
Administration
Section
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Moving forward with or without
NIMS - Personal Suggestions cont:
• FEMA courses will get you the certificate ...
but may not provide a functional understanding
• Supplement any ICS training with site-specific
scenario discussions
• Know what Agencies will respond and why
• Pursue relationships with Agencies
– At minimum, focus on Local Fire Departments
– Invite them for a tour / meet & greet event
– Attend Local Emergency Response Committee Mtgs
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