North Carolina Emergency Management Preparedness, Response & Recovery Introductions Michael A. Sprayberry NCEM Deputy Director/Operations Chief 1

State Emergency Operations Center Jointly with NCNG, NCSHP, and NCDOT New Location WRAL

Role of Emergency Management Plan Respond Recover Mitigate Coordination of logistical support from state and county resources to impacted areas. Ensuring that each agency involved with incident management activities is providing appropriate situational awareness and resource status information. Discuss purpose of Emergency Management

How Our System Works When Disaster Strikes Local emergency services responds If disaster exceeds local capability, county Emergency Management responds If disaster exceeds county capability, State Emergency Management activates resources If severity and magnitude of disaster exceeds state and local capabilities, Governor requests federal assistance If approved, State receives assistance from FEMA and other federal agencies All events start and end locally. When a disaster starts it is a local event and when it exceeds the capabilities of the locals, NC EM responds with the necessary recourses, IF it exceeds the states capabilities the governor will request federal assistance, and if approved FEMA and other federal agencies can assist the state.

NC Division of Emergency Management DIRECTOR or SERT LEADER OPERATIONS SECTION LOGISTICS RECOVERY INFORMATION & PLANNING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Partnerships key to Emergency Managements Preparedness, Response and Recovery. Comprised of State agencies and volunteer groups that have roles in disaster relief efforts. Delivers Member agency resources in a coordinated manner Coordinated by division staff – by authority of GS 166A – The Emergency Management Act

S.E.R.T Governmental Agencies Public Safety (Lead Agency) Administration Agriculture Commerce Public Instruction Health and Human Services …and many more Labor Insurance Cultural Resources Aging & Adult Services Comprised of State agencies and volunteer groups that have roles in disaster relief efforts. Delivers Member agency resources in a coordinated manner Coordinated by division staff – by authority of GS 166A – The Emergency Management Act

S.E.R.T. Non-Governmental Agencies Amateur Radio Food Banks NC VOAD State Bar NC Association of Volunteer Administrators …and many others

Preparedness Since Hurricane Floyd A Critical Incident Mgmt. System Swiftwater Rescue Teams (50 +) Helo-Aquatic Rescue Teams (3) HazMat Regional Response (7) Urban Search and Rescue Teams (11) Licensed Care Facility Planning Medical Assistance Teams (8) Mobile Pharmacies (2) Brief summarization of improvement and how it relates to preparedness for disaster/events

Preparedness Since Hurricane Floyd Animal Response Teams Companion Animal Mobile Equipment Trailers Mass Care Support Trailers Statewide Special Needs Registry Logistics Section Warehouses (2) Contracts for disaster goods and services to include Recovery Staff Brief summarization of improvement and how it relates to preparedness for disaster/events

CAMET and Mass Care Support Trailer Locations Alleghany Northampton C C Ashe Surry Gates u r r Stokes Rockingham Caswell Person Vance P a a i t u Granville Warren Hertford P s m d c k Halifax e r q q u o e Watauga t n a Wilkes u i m n k Yadkin Forsyth C h a n s M i t Avery c Guilford Alamance Orange Franklin Nash Bertie o w a h n l e Yancey l Caldwell Alexander Durham Davie Madison Edgecombe Martin Iredell Davidson Washington Tyrell Burke Randolph Chatham Wake Wilson Dare McDowell Catawba Haywood Buncombe Rowan Pitt Beaufort Swain Lincoln Rutherford Cabarrus-2 Lee Johnston Hyde Greene Graham Henderson Harnett Jackson Polk Cleveland Gaston Stanly Moore Wayne Lenoir a v a n i Montgomery Cherokee Macon a n s y l Mecklenburg Craven Clay T r Sampson Pamlico Richmond Hoke Cumberland Jones Union Anson Duplin Scotland Onslow Carteret Robeson Bladen Pender 37 CAMET Columbus New Hanover Brunswick Mass Care Support Trailers 19 8 UASI- CAMETS

Preparedness Since Hurricane Floyd Vendor Re-Entry Accurate flood maps The CRES SOG/FOG Planning for fuel shortage Geospatial & Technology Management Section Intrastate Mutual Aid as a fundamental resource multiplier Brief summarization of improvement and how it relates to preparedness for disaster/events

Preparedness Since Hurricane Floyd Interstate Mutual Aid – EMAC Improved A Disaster Recovery Section North Carolina Disaster Recovery Guide Disaster Recovery Housing Taskforce Interoperable Communications – VIPER NCNG Force Packaging and Mission Ready Packaging in other disciplines Brief summarization of improvement and how it relates to preparedness for disaster/events

Thousands of families displaced Hurricane Irene August 27-28, 2011 Thousands of families displaced 7 deaths 119 homes destroyed 2,000+ homes damaged Taking a closer look at a recent disaster in NC

Irene – Community Outreach NCEM/FEMA employees canvassed communities and held multiple meetings from August through November to provide information to storm survivors and help families register with FEMA/SBA for disaster assistance. $8,160,795.82

$650 M Disaster (estimated total) Irene Response 38 counties declared IA 37 counties declared PA $650 M Disaster (estimated total)

Joint Field Office – Hurricane Irene FEMA, NCEM & others co-located in one office to provide unified recovery operations for public affairs, community relations, planning, operations and logistics. 400+ FEMA employees 50 NCEM employees 38 SBA employees Worked from early September to early December.

Recovery – Hurricane Irene $67 million grants/loans 35,000+ registered for assistance 31 Disaster Recovery Centers opened Aug. 31 - Nov.4 17,666 visited DRCs 27,170 homes inspected

Irene – Housing Assistance Matched 4,400+ families with rental resources. 280 families temporarily housed in hotels/motels. 190 Temporary Housing Units on owners property; To provide safe and sanitary housing while they repair or rebuild their homes.

Hurricane Irene – Lessons Learned Reluctance to Evacuate Nursing Home Evacuations Medical Strike Team Mass Care Support Trailer

Older Adult Preparedness Special Needs Registry Mass Care Support Trailers SERT Partner Coordination Personal Preparedness Plans Long Term Care Facilities Template Integrating Whole Community Planning The following statement is from the CDC (Identifying Vulnerable Older Adults and Legal Option for Increasing their Protection During All Hazard Emergencies.)    “Unlike older adults who reside in assisted living facilities and nursing homes, older adults who live in the community are sometimes over-looked during the planning process for preparing for an emergency. Older adults are especially vulnerable as they are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, cognitive and physical disabilities, or limited resources that affect their ability to appropriately prepare for and respond to an emergency” Stats: CDC estimated 93% of those enrolled in Medicare over 65 years of age do not live in a nursing home but the in the community.  Estimated 33% of those living in the community, live alone.  US Census project by year 2025 an estimated 21% of NC’s population will be over 65 years of age. Functional Needs Support Services -   individuals with physical, sensory, mental health, and cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities who are able to function with their support network or services of a personal assistant, during their stay at a shelter may require use of durable medical equipment (DME) such as walkers, special needs cots and wheelchairs. Quote pulled from press release –  I find this an example of whole community support - “The governor's toll-free emergency information bilingual hotline remains open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. providing callers with information on what to do to begin recovering from the storm. English and Spanish-speaking people should call 1-888-835-9966. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people may call 711 (Relay N.C.)”

Older Adult Preparedness CDC REPORTS: 33% of those living in the community, live alone. 93% of those 65 years of age and enrolled in Medicare do not live in a nursing home. US Census Estimates: 21% of NC’s population, by year 2025, will be over 65 years of age The following statement is from the CDC (Identifying Vulnerable Older Adults and Legal Option for Increasing their Protection During All Hazard Emergencies.)    “Unlike older adults who reside in assisted living facilities and nursing homes, older adults who live in the community are sometimes over-looked during the planning process for preparing for an emergency. Older adults are especially vulnerable as they are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, cognitive and physical disabilities, or limited resources that affect their ability to appropriately prepare for and respond to an emergency” Stats: CDC estimated 93% of those enrolled in Medicare over 65 years of age do not live in a nursing home but the in the community.  Estimated 33% of those living in the community, live alone.  US Census project by year 2025 an estimated 21% of NC’s population will be over 65 years of age. Functional Needs Support Services -   individuals with physical, sensory, mental health, and cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities who are able to function with their support network or services of a personal assistant, during their stay at a shelter may require use of durable medical equipment (DME) such as walkers, special needs cots and wheelchairs. Quote pulled from press release –  I find this an example of whole community support - “The governor's toll-free emergency information bilingual hotline remains open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. providing callers with information on what to do to begin recovering from the storm. English and Spanish-speaking people should call 1-888-835-9966. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people may call 711 (Relay N.C.)”

How are they accounted for? Mike’s Concerns How are they accounted for? Special Needs/Elderly Not listed on any registry Lack of support network Home Bound Persons Inability to evacuate Inability to participate in Mass Feeding

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: 2012 Hurricane Season Six Month Season Begins June 1 NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says: 70 percent chance of nine to 15 named storms (with top winds of 39 mph or higher); Of which four to eight will strengthen to a hurricane (with top winds of 74 mph or higher); Of those one to three will become major hurricanes (with top winds of 111 mph or higher, ranking Category 3, 4 or 5). Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto From NOAA’s website – 2012 prediction and names of storms Florence Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Kirk Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie William Average season produces 12 named storms with six hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

Preparedness Starts with YOU! What Can You Do… Preparedness Starts with YOU! Ensure Communications Systems are in place Ensure Disaster Plans that reflect Whole Community Ensure that your State Agency is in compliance to laws, regulations and monitoring Share with agencies serving older adults and persons with disabilities what is in place through ReadyNC at the state level. Enhance training and education through collaboration Improve understanding of and access to state level Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters Emergencies can affect everyone. If you plan ahead, you and your family can be prepared for any type of emergency. The myPREP Plan will help you to be ready in the event of an emergency. You can't know when or where an emergency will happen, but you can make a plan and be better prepared.

Preparedness Starts with YOU! What Can You Do… Preparedness Starts with YOU! Develop a Family Disaster Plan (ex. myPrep) Develop a support network Understand that disasters can and will happen Ensure Communications Systems are in place Be ready to care for yourself and family for at least one week; first aid, food, water, shelter, clothes, cash, medicine Encourage your network of family, friends and coworkers to create their own individual/family personal preparedness plan Emergencies can affect everyone. If you plan ahead, you and your family can be prepared for any type of emergency. The myPREP Plan will help you to be ready in the event of an emergency. You can't know when or where an emergency will happen, but you can make a plan and be better prepared.

Preparedness is Everybody’s Responsibility!

NCEM Deputy Director/Operations Chief QUESTIONS?? Michael A. Sprayberry NCEM Deputy Director/Operations Chief 919/825-2291 Mike.Sprayberry@ncdps.gov