NASTO/I-95 Corridor Coalition Hurricane Sandy After Action Review (AAR) Summary Matthew Hedge PennDOT February 27, 2013

Topics Disaster Overview After Action Review Goals After Action Review Process Review Findings Key Agency Takeaways Key Industry Takeaways

Disaster Overview First Emergency Declaration under MAP-21 Impact felt across 17 States High density area of NY/NJ hit the hardest 8 million people lost power Tens of billions of dollars in damage Source: Source:

After Action Review Goals Examine existing agency process –Highlight strengths –Identify areas for improvement –Gather feedback on legislation Review communication effectiveness –Intrastate –Interstate Develop a set of best practices

After Action Review Process

After Action Review Webcast Questions 1.Previous Emergency/Disaster Plans 2.Proactive Measures Before Arrival 3.Murphy’s Law Before Arrival – Unexpected Events 4.Communications After Sandy Starting Causing Damage 5.Field Awareness 6.Legal/Regulatory 7.Information Systems 8.The Aftermath – Ongoing Relief Efforts 9.The Aftermath – Emerging Best Practices 10. Survey Response – Presidential Declaration

Findings Key Commodities –Non-Divisible Manufactured Housing Cranes Power Generation –Divisible Emergency Supplies Fuel Debris Source: Source:

Findings

Key Agency Takeways Standardize Legal Language –Provide clear definition of “waiver” for industry Examine Emergency Permit Types Agencies Must Issue Permits –Can waive permit fees and processes –Cannot waive size and weight regulation Improve Emergency Operations Plans

Key Industry Takeaways Industry must obtain permits Agencies are willing to work to reduce complexity Must communicate with agency personnel

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