NIMS AND THE NRF – MADE SIMPLE

2  NIMS is a comprehensive, national approach to incident management  NIMS provides the template for incident management, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity  NIMS is applicable at all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines Authority Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) - 5 “Management of Domestic Incidents”, directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS) What Is NIMS?

3 NIMS At A Glance What NIMS is:What NIMS is NOT: A comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to Incident Management A response plan A set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards Only the Incident Command System or an organization chart Essential principles for a common operating picture and interoperability of communications and information management A communications plan Standardized resource management procedures Only applicable to certain emergency management incident response personnel Scalable, so it may be used for all incidentsOnly used during large-scale incidents A dynamic system that promotes ongoing management and maintenance A static system

4 Benefits of NIMS  Standardized approach to incident management that is scalable and flexible  Enhanced cooperation and interoperability among responders  Comprehensive all-hazards preparedness  Efficient resource coordination among jurisdictions or organizations  Reflects best practices and lessons learned

5 NIMS Components To integrate the practice of emergency management and incident response throughout the country, NIMS focuses on five key areas, or components: I.Preparedness II.Communications and Information Management III.Resource Management IV.Command and Management V.Ongoing Management and Maintenance

6 I. Preparedness  NIMS preparedness focuses on the following elements:  Planning  Procedures and Protocols  Training and Exercises  Personnel Qualifications and Certification  Equipment Certification  Enhanced through partnerships at all levels of government, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations

7 I. Preparedness Preparedness Cycle: Illustrates the essential activities for responding to an incident

8 II. Communications and Information Management  NIMS promotes the use of flexible communications and information systems  Built on the concepts of:  Common Operating Picture  Interoperability  Reliability, Scalability, and Portability  Resiliency and Redundancy

9 III. Resource Management  NIMS describes standardized resource management practices such as typing, inventorying, organizing, and tracking  Allows for effective sharing and integration of critical resources across jurisdictions  Activating, Dispatching, and Deactivating those systems prior to, during, and after an incident

10 III. Resource Management Resource Management during an incident is a finite process with a distinct beginning and ending specific to the needs of the particular incident.

11 IV. Command and Management  NIMS enables effective and efficient incident management and coordination by providing a flexible, standardized incident management structure  This structure integrates three key organizational constructs:  Incident Command System  Multi-Agency Coordination System  Public Information

12 IV. Command and Management Incident Command System: Command and General Staffs

13 IV. Command and Management Multi-Agency Coordination System  Is a process that allows all levels of government to work together more effectively  Occurs across different disciplines  Can occur on a regular basis whenever personnel from different agencies interact

14 IV. Command and Management Public Information  Consists of processes, procedures, and systems for communicating timely, accurate, and accessible information related to an incident  Public information functions must be coordinated and integrated across jurisdictions and across functional agencies

15 IV. Ongoing Management and Maintenance  The FEMA National Integration Center (NIC) provides strategic direction, oversight, and coordination of NIMS  NIC coordinates ongoing maintenance and continuous refinement of NIMS concepts and principles  Committed to science and technology. Research and development results in continual improvement and refinement of NIMS

16 NIMS Resource Center The NIMS Resource Center ( provides online resources to implement and maintain NIMS concepts and principles.

17 National Integration Center The National Integration Center (NIC) provides NIMS-related:  Administration  Standards and Credentialing  Training and Exercise Support  Publication Management Contact Information: Phone: NIMS Resource Center:

18 National Response Framework Overview

Topics  NRF purpose, key concepts  Focused on response  How the Framework is organized  What has changed  Applying the NRF  Leadership and the NRF (Federal, State, Local, Private Sector, Nongovernmental Organizations)  Building new capability  Roll out plan 19

20 National Response Framework  Purpose  Guides how the nation conducts all-hazards incident response  Key Concepts  Builds on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with its flexible, scalable, and adaptable coordinating structures  Aligns key roles and responsibilities across jurisdictions  Links all levels of government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations in a unified approach to emergency management  Always in effect: can be partially or fully implemented  Coordinates Federal assistance without need for formal trigger

21 Focused on Response Achieving a Goal Within a Broader Strategy  Response  Immediate actions to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs  Execution of emergency plans and actions to support short-term recovery  National Strategy for Homeland Security – guides, organizes and unifies our National homeland security efforts  Prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks;  Protect the American people, our critical infrastructure, and key resources;  Respond to and recover from incidents that do occur; and  Continue to strengthen the foundation to ensure our long-term success.

Doctrine, organization, roles and responsibilities, response actions and planning requirements that guide national response How the Framework is Organized Incident Annexes Incident-specific applications of the Framework Support Annexes Essential supporting aspects of the Federal response common to all incidents Emergency Support Function Annexes Mechanisms to group and provide Federal resources and capabilities to support State and local responders Partner Guides Next level of detail in response actions tailored to the actionable entity 22 Core Document

23 What Has Changed  A Framework … not a Plan  Written for two audiences  Senior elected and appointed officials  Emergency Management practitioners  Emphasizes roles of the local governments, States, NGOs, individuals and the private sector  Establishes Response Doctrine Engaged partnership Tiered response Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities Unity of effort through unified command Readiness to act  Establishes planning as a critical element of effective response

24 Applying the Framework  Most incidents wholly managed locally  Some require additional support  Small number require Federal support  Catastrophic requires significant Federal support  State Governor must request Federal support  Minor event might be initial phase of larger, rapidly growing threat  Accelerate assessment and response  Federal Department/Agency acting on own authority may be initial Federal responder  Integrated, systematic Federal response intended to occur seamlessly

25  Secretary of Homeland Security: Principal Federal official for domestic incident management  FEMA Administrator: Principal advisor to the President, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Homeland Security Council regarding emergency management.  Principal Federal Official (PFO): Secretary’s primary representative to ensure consistency of Federal support as well as the overall effectiveness of Federal incident management.  For catastrophic or unusually complex incidents requiring extraordinary coordination  Interfaces with Federal, State, tribal, and local officials regarding Federal incident management strategy; primary Federal spokesperson for coordinated public communications  Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO): For Stafford Act events, the primary Federal representative to interface with the SCO and other State, tribal, and local response officials to determine most urgent needs and set objectives.  Federal Departments and Agencies: play primary, coordinating, and support roles based on their authorities and resources and the nature of the threat or incident Note: Consistent with the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act Federal Leadership and the Framework

26 State & Local Leadership and the Framework NRF State & Tribal Governments Local Governments Federal Government Private Sector & NGO Effective, unified national response requires layered, mutually supporting capabilities  Local officials have primary responsibility for community preparedness and response  Elected/Appointed Officials (Mayor)  Emergency Manager  Public Safety Officials  Individuals and Households are key starting points for emergency preparedness and support community efforts  States are sovereign entities, and the Governor has responsibility for public safety and welfare; States are the main players in coordinating resources and capabilities and obtaining support from other States and the Federal government  Governor  Homeland Security Advisor  Director State Emergency Management Agency  State Coordinating Officer

Private Sector & NGOs and the Framework  The Private Sector supports community response, organizes business to ensure resiliency, and protects and restores critical infrastructure and commercial activity  NGOs perform vital service missions  Assist individuals who have special needs  Coordinate volunteers  Interface with government response officials at all levels 27 Effective, unified national response requires layered, mutually supporting capabilities NRF State & Tribal Governments Local Governments Federal Government Private Sector & NGO

28 The Framework: Building New Capability  Preparedness Cycle–a system that builds the right capabilities  Introduces National Planning System  Defines response organization  Requires training  Advocates interoperability and typing of equipment  Emphasizes exercising with broad- based participation  Describes process for continuous evaluation and improvement  Aligning Risk-Based Planning  National Planning Scenarios  Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis Plan Organize, Train & Equip Exercise Evaluate & Improve Capability Building

NRF: Equipping Leaders, Practitioners, and Individuals Improve coordination among Federal, State, local, and tribal organizations to help save lives and protect America's communities by increasing the speed, effectiveness, and efficiency of response. 29