UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Master Technical Operations Hub Briefing for the Regional Response Team IX Meeting 4 November 2014

UNCLASSIFIED 2 MISSION Provide a single point for the coordination and dissemination of Federal dispersion modeling and hazard prediction products that represent the Federal position during actual or potential incidents involving hazardous atmospheric releases. Homeland Security Council Memorandum 2004 Memorandum of Understanding between all IMAAC member agencies

UNCLASSIFIED 3 PARTNERS IMAAC IS A PARTNERSHIP

UNCLASSIFIED 4 IMAAC TECHNICAL OPERATIONS HUB  Run through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).  As the IMAAC Technical Operations Hub, DTRA coordinates the production and dissemination of IMAAC plume modeling products.  Capabilities o Staffed 24/7 by CBRNE subject matter experts o Complete 1500 Requests for Information annually o Numerous decision support tools to assist DoD and Interagency customers

UNCLASSIFIED 5 IMAAC: OPERATIONAL CONCEPT Response Mission Statement: Provide a single point for the coordination and dissemination of Federal dispersion modeling and hazard prediction products that represent the Federal position during actual or potential incidents involving hazardous atmospheric releases. Collaborative Technical Analysis IMAAC TECHNICAL OPERATIONS HUB Request for Information Requestor HSIN Technical SMEs IMAAC Hub THE IMAAC COMMUNITY Emergency Officials IMAAC Agency reps; Incident Commanders; Designated State/Local/Tribal/Territories officials Emergency Officials IMAAC Agency reps; Incident Commanders; Designated State/Local/Tribal/Territories officials Single Point of Contact for the Interagency Community Collaborative, Net-Centric Information Environment RFI Request RFI Response

UNCLASSIFIED 6 TECHNICAL OPS HUB EXPERTISE Contractors / Watch-Standers Meteorologist 2PhD Meteorology 4MS Meteorology Chemistry 2PhD Chemisty 1PhD Environmental Chemistry 3MS Chemical Engineering Medical/Biology 1PhD Biochemistry 2PhD - Molecular Biology 1MS Biology - Infectious Diseases 1MS WMD Defense; Biology 1MS Medical Physics Nuclear 1PhD Energy And Enviro. Science 1PhD Nuclear Engineering 2MS Nuclear Engineering (1 PE) 1MS Radiation Physics/Chemistry 1MS Systems Management; Nuclear Security; OPS Engineering/ Sciences 1ScD Combustion / MS Electrical and Computer Engineering PE 1PhD Hydrology 1PhD Mathematics 1PhD Computational Fluid Mechanics 1MS Mechanical Engineering 1MS Structural Eng. PE Civilian Oversight / Expertise MD/PhD Hematology / Infectious Disease PhD Meteorology MS Nuclear Physics MS Physics MS Meteorology MS Structural Eng. PE Military Oversight / Expertise Intelligence Field Artillery Chemical Corps Operations Analysis Targeting Meteorology Communications Aviation Contractors / Watch-Standers Meteorologist 2PhD Meteorology 4MS Meteorology Chemistry 2PhD Chemistry 1PhD Environmental Chemistry 3MS Chemical Engineering Medical/Biology 1PhD Biochemistry 2PhD - Molecular Biology 1MS Biology - Infectious Diseases 1MS WMD Defense; Biology 1MS Medical Physics Nuclear 1PhD Energy And Environmental Science 1PhD Nuclear Engineering 2MS Nuclear Engineering (1 PE) 1MS Radiation Physics/Chemistry 1MS Systems Management; Nuclear Security; OPS Engineering/ Sciences 1ScD Combustion / MS Electrical and Computer Engineering PE 1PhD Hydrology 1PhD Mathematics 1PhD Computational Fluid Mechanics 1MS Mechanical Engineering 1MS Structural Eng. PE

UNCLASSIFIED 7 Hazard SourcesWeather & TransportEffects Chem/Bio Facilities Chem/Bio Weapons Nuclear Weapons Nuclear Facilities Radiological Weapons Industrial Facilities Missile Intercept Historical Weather Forecast Weather Current Observations Forensic Weather Particle Transport Urban Transport Human Medical Effects Toxicity Levels Contaminated Areas Population Effects Hazard Areas HAZARD PREDICTION & ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY (HPAC) Forward deployable, probabilistic CBRN hazard prediction model that assists the responders in analyzing WMD employment.

UNCLASSIFIED 8 HOW TO ACTIVATE THE IMAAC  The IMAAC is activated for current or potential real-world emergencies involving significant hazardous atmospheric releases.  Any state, local, or federal official can activate the IMAAC. To activate IMAAC or request assistance, please call (703)

UNCLASSIFIED 9 IMAAC MODELING REQUIREMENTS  The IMAAC Emergency Request form describes the type of information required for modeling  When (incident time)  Where (address, intersection, coordinates, etc.)  What (hazard, amount, dispersal method; any details you know)  Contact information  Phone call is best to ensure rapid response  Form can be filled out and sent later to confirm details

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 10 REAL WORLD IMAAC ACTIVATION  Incident: Chemical Release following a 30 Car Train Derailment  Date: October 29, 2012  Where: Jefferson County, KY  Activated by: National Operations Center

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 11 CHLORINE – FAR VIEW – INITIAL (FOUO) This quick response used a weather prediction model; and was not coordinated with other IMAAC participants. Coordination will follow, and product will be updated as needed. (FOUO) FACTS West Point, KY Location: ° N / ° W Event Time: 0650Local, 29OCT2012 Type: Chlorine Amount: 20 kg/s over 1 hour (~ 72 metric tons) Incident: Rail Car Accident Weather: 12 km NAM Model: HPAC 5.1 Static Population Estimates: LandScan 2011 Unknown TIC – Assumed Chlorine (“strong chemical odor”) Unknown Release Rate & Duration – Assumed 20 kg/s for 1 hour (this would be representative of a large leak) Unknown Location – Assumed near to drag strip just NE of West Point, KY along rail line This image is FOUO This table is FOUO

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 12 BUTADIENE– FAR VIEW – UPDATE TIC – Confirmed Chemical (Butadiene) Unknown Release Rate & Duration – Assumed 20 kg/s for 1 hour (large leak) Confirmed Location based on reported GPS coordinates (FOUO) This quick response used a weather prediction model; and was not coordinated with other IMAAC participants. Coordination will follow, and product will be updated as needed. (FOUO) FACTS West Point, KY Location: ° N / ° W Event Time: 0650Local, 29OCT2012 Type: Butadiene Amount: 20 kg/s over 1 hour (~ 72 metric tons) Incident: Rail Car Accident Weather: 12 km NAM Model: HPAC 5.1 Static Population Estimates: LandScan 2011 This table is FOUO This image is FOUO

UNCLASSIFIED 13 UNCLASSIFIED IMAAC Activated - 0 min IMAAC activated by the National Operations Center. IMAAC Technical Operations Hub distributes notifications to all IMAAC member agencies’ operations centers Initial IMAAC Products Distributed ~ 30 min IMAAC distributes initial model to the requestor and posts products on the Homeland Security Information (HSIN) IMAAC page. IMAAC Coordination Teleconference ~ 45 min. Discussion on modeling assumptions, source term data, and weather used for modeling Updated IMAAC models distributed as needed IMAAC Deactivated IMAAC deactivated by the National Operations Center. TIMELINE OF IMAAC ACTIVATION

UNCLASSIFIED 14 UNCLASSIFIED ACCESS TO IMAAC PRODUCTS  The IMAAC products are available on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) IMAAC page at:  If you require an IMAAC account, please send an to

UNCLASSIFIED 15 UNCLASSIFIED EXERCISES & NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENTS  The IMAAC provides atmospheric modeling support for national level exercises and local exercises. To request IMAAC support for an exercise, please send your request to  For individuals interested in receiving additional training, the DTRA Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS) offers the Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) course to all federal employees at no cost. This training is not required for IMAAC users. For additional information please contact the DTRA Training Manager at (703) or

UNCLASSIFIED 16 UNCLASSIFIED CONTACT INFORMATION For Emergencies IMAAC Operations: (703) For general inquiries, please send an to Public Website:

UNCLASSIFIED 17 UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS