Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety dps.montcopa.org Tim Elbertson Community Outreach Coordinator

Active Shooter Incidents Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2014 Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Active Shooter Incidents Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

What to Look For? Lacks social skills Does not take criticism well Blames others Threatens Emotional outbursts Depression Aggressive behavior Does not accept responsibility Paranoid Interest in weapons Hostile conflict at work or home Financial difficulties Legal problems Domestic problems Currently under the influence of drugs or alcohol Disciplinary action or job termination Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

5 FLOODS Top Pennsylvania Emergencies Source: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) FIRES WINTER STORMS TORNADO/HURRICANE FLU PANDEMIC HAZMAT INCIDENTS QUAKE/LANDSLIDE NUCLEAR THREAT Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) outlines the actions that should be taken before, during, and after an incident in order to reduce the impact on property and any loss of life. Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2013 Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan Who are the people in your neighborhood? Learn how to speak each other’s language Each person involved with the plan should know their roles – and the roles of others Regular meetings reinforce the planning efforts & build stronger relationships Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan Can be natural, societal, or man-made Local authorities can help assess for security and accessibility Determine what’s likely to happen and the magnitude of the incident Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan Goals: Broad statements that indicate a desired outcome in response to a threat or hazard Objectives: Specific, measurable actions that are necessary to achieve those goals Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan This is where you address the for each threat or hazard and function identified in Step #3 Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan Start with an overview, then get more detailed with specific threats or hazards Use simple writing and flowcharts Make sure it meets your needs and is attainable After written, share the plan with leadership and with local emergency managers, community partners, agencies who use your facility, or other related stakeholders Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Creating an Emergency Operations Plan Everyone involved needs to learn their roles Practice, practice, practice! It doesn’t stop when the plan is approved; Planning is a continuous process Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Preparedness: It Starts at Home Rule of Thumb:Be ready to be on your own for 72 hours Preparedness for Community Leaders Montgomery County Department of Public Safety