Presented by Bob Hartnett, Deputy Director of Public Works City of Lee’s Summit, MO PUBLIC WORKS ROLE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
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Presented by Bob Hartnett,
Deputy Director of Public Works
City of Lee’s Summit, MO
PUBLIC WORKS ROLE IN
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Presentation Agenda
Hazard Mitigation - Risk Assessment
Public Works
Resources
First Responders
Responsibilities
Case Studies
Regional
State
Federal
Your Resources
Conclusion
Public Works - Hazard Mitigation &
Risk Assessment
Natural Hazards
Man-Made Disasters
Severe Thunderstorm
Terrorist attack
Tornado/Microburst
Public shooting
Flash Flood
Public health crisis
Winter Storm
Environmental disaster
Drought
Major structural failure
Heat Wave
Wild Fires
Dam Failure
Public Works Resources
Governmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Departmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Mutual Aid Agreements (MARC)
Plan Bulldozer (HCA)
State Emergency Management Agency
(SEMA/KEMA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Public Works as First Responders
Increased recognition of the vital role of PW in
response to natural and man-made disasters
PW provides manpower & equipment that allows
for around the clock operations
FEMA regulations result in many PW employees
become contract administrators providing
oversight of private contractors
Public Works Responsibilities
Communication w/Incident Command and EOC
Mobilization of equipment & personnel
Traffic control
Debris clearing & disposal
Protection of city facilities
Storm drainage clearance & repair
Infrastructure damage assessments
Flooding - August 13, 1982
15 inches of rain that day
10 inches fell in 2 hours beginning at 10:00pm
Widespread flooding across all of Lee’s Summit
Microburst - May 26, 1996
6-8 homes completely destroyed
16-18 homes severely damaged
Another 30 homes with minor to moderate damage
Major debris blocking numerous streets preventing
emergency access
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Snowburst - October 22, 1996
Weather forecast for light precipitation
Received 6-8 inches of heavy, wet snow
Unprepared due to lack of an accurate forecast
Downed trees and power lines
Realized staffing was needed for extended 24 hour
around the clock operations
Had to quickly issue press releases on what
residents could do with their brush
4 weeks of cleanup
Snowburst - October 22, 1996
Rainburst - October 4, 1998
KC Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks game at Arrowhead
Stadium
M-291, M-150, and Ward Road flooded and closed
Rain came in waves
EOC was activated after first wave
Difficulty in getting support staff into work
High level of concern about dam breaches
PW staff had to work outside of their normal job
duties
Rainburst - October 4, 1998
Ice Storm - January 29, 2002
On January 28th, weather forecasters were predicting the
possibility of an extremely heavy ice event.
Recognizing that PW would have the lead in this type of
disaster, we called for a meeting with other City
departmennts.
Precipitation begins and PW begins by treating the streets.
Several hours into the event the ice accumulation results in
significant tree damage and power outages.
PW converts from a street treatment response to dealing
with massive amounts of debris in the right-of-way.
Ice Storm - January 29, 2002
Sequence
Open roadways
Remove debris from roadways
Remove debris from right-of-way
Assist in the removal of debris from private property
The work was complicated by the potential of live
downed power lines.
Never ever put your people at risk.
Ice Storm - January 29, 2002
Volume of debris was in excess of the capabilities of the PW
dept and a private contractor was hired.
Due to FEMA regulations, many PW employees became
contract administrators providing oversight of the private
contractor.
In a 6 week period, PW was responsible for the
removal and disposal of over 215,000 cubic yards
of brush.
Public Works - Hazard Mitigation &
Risk Assessment
Natural Hazards
Man-Made Disasters
Severe Thunderstorm
Terrorist attack
Tornado
Tornado/Microburst
Public shooting
Flash Flood
Public health crisis
Winter Storm
Environmental disaster
Drought
Major structural failure
Heat Wave
Wild Fires
Dam Failure
What if the event is so large, you need help?
Regional Response
Mutual Aid
Agreement is coordinated thru MARC
Includes:
Purpose and Scope
Compensation
Liability
Workmen's Comp
Activation
Plan Bulldozer
Heavy Contractors
Associated General Contractors
MARC
Regional Response - Mutual Aid
Johnson County Water 1
Olathe
Prairie Village
Overland Park
Mission
Lenexa
Fairway
BPU
Westwood
Leawood
•North Kansas City
•Belton
•Liberty
•Gladstone
•Grain Valley
•Harrisonville
•Raymore
•Independence
•Lee’s Summit
•Jackson County
•Oak Grove
•Blue Springs
Regional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Prevention
Prioritization
Protection of Life & Property
Protection of Natural Resources
Emergency Services
Structural Projects
Public Awareness
Coordination & Collaboration
Regional Coordination
Mid-America Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC)
Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue
Committee (MARCER)
Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC)
MARC’s Regional Homeland Security Coordinating
Committee (RHSCC)
Kansas City Disaster Medical Team
Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Plan (RHMEPP)
What if the event is so large, you need MORE help?
State - SEMA/KEMA
At the first indication that the event is beyond
regional capabilities, call the State Emergency
Management Agency (SEMA/KEMA)
Additional manpower
Additional resources
Meals
Housing
Logistics
SEMA/KEMA is the first step in elevating an event to
FEMA
State of Missouri Resources
State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency
(SEMA)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
HazMat Team (Environmental Emergency Response)
Missouri National Guard
Missouri 7th Civil Support Team
Homeland Emergency Response Force
Missouri Task Force 1 (Columbia, Mo.)
Missouri Disaster Mortuary Operational Response
Team (DMORT)
State of Missouri Resources
Controlled by SEMA
Divided into regions
based on Mo.
Highway Patrol
Regions
Lee’s Summit Fire
Department
coordinates Region A
responses
State of Kansas Resources
Kansas Emergency Management Association
(KEMA)
Divided into 6 areas (Northwest, Northcentral,
Northeast, Southwest, Southcentral & Southeast)
Kansas Division of Emergency Management
Homeland Security Division
Bureau of Public Health Preparedness
Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment
Kansas Corporation Commission
Kansas National Guard
State of Kansas Resources
Crisis City
Training Venues
Headquarters
Building
Rail Venue
Urban Village
Agriculture and
Farm Safety
Technical Rescue
Tower
Collapsed
Structure
Aircraft Venue
Pipeline Venue
Crisis City, located eight miles southwest of Salina KS, was
developed in response to initiatives by former Governor Kathleen
Sebelius and retired Adjutant General of Kansas, Major General
Tod Bunting, in April 2007 initially to fill the need to enhance the
State’s capability to defend against terrorism threats and respond
to disasters and emergencies.
Joplin Tornado
EF 5 tornado
Winds in excess of 200+ mph
Estimated ¾ mile wide
Destroyed nearly 30% of the town
Cut a 6 mile path thru the city
7th Deadliest Tornado in
recorded history
159 Killed, 1,000 Injured
Joplin Tornado
Federal - FEMA
If the event is large enough, FEMA may request a
Presidential declaration
Federal assistance
Public reimbursements
Private low interest loans
FEMA rules and regulations are very cumbersome
Overtime only paid for staff
Documentation and more documentation
Contract administration
Emergency Operations Resources
Your EOP - get a copy and read it!
Catalogue your equipment & manpower
Determine procedures for modifying local
purchasing policies when under State-of-Emergency
Mutual Aid Agreement and Plan Bulldozer
Categorizes private sector equipment available to augment
local govt. capabilities
Emergency Operations Resources
Local
Partner with your Fire Department to hold an emergency exercise
Train your staff
APWA – Training materials in library
Utilizing an Incident Command System for Public Works
Debris Management in Emergency Situations
NIMS and ICS – Required for all PW Supervisors
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is100PWb.asp
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp
FEMA – nearly free training
http://training.fema.gov/EMI/
Conclusion
Public Works plays a vital role in
emergency management
Emergency
management is uniquely a
government function
This is one area where we all must be prepared
to provide outstanding service to our
communities
Questions & Discussion