State Emergency Operations Center John H Campbell Operations Chief MO State Emergency Mgt Agency Disaster Operations

Agenda Role of the State Emergency Operations Center in response and recovery operations Specific actions in previous disasters

The Philosophy of Emergency Management All disasters begin and end at local level Local officials are in charge of response and recovery activities State, Federal, and non-governmental organizations (NGO) resources support local efforts when needs exceed local capabilities

What is an EOC? Multi-agency coordination center Central focal point for an organization to execute a coordinated, effective response Encourages collaboration within/between response disciplines Redundant communication systems

EOC Missions Maintain situational awareness Allocate existing resources based on guidance contained in emergency plans and guidance from policy-makers Determine critical, unmet needs; seek assistance on filling unmet needs Provide timely information to public Support responders in the field

Typical EOC Organization Chief Executive/ Chief Elected Official EOC Coordinator Planning Situation Unit LogisticsAdmin/Fiscal Operations/ Coordination Group Human Services Emergency Services Infrastructure Joint Info Center Policy Group

Operations/Coordination Section Operations/ Coordination Chief Emergency Services Branch Director ESF #4 Firefighting ESF #9 Search/Rescue ESF #10 Hazardous Materials ESF #13 Public Safety Human Services Branch Director ESF #6 Mass Care ESF #8 Health/Medical ESF #11 Agriculture ESF #14 Long-Term Recovery ESF # 17 Animal Protection Infrastructure Branch Director ESF #1 Transportation ESF #2 Communications ESF #3 Public Works ESF #12 Energy

Typical EOC Activations All EOCs are typically activated based on a rapid assessment of an incident or disaster Emergency Operations Plan will outline who has the authority to activate the EOC Emergency Operations Plan will also detail circumstances during which an EOC will “automatically” be activated

Activation Levels Three levels of activation for the State and Local Emergency Operation Center Minimal—Emergency Management staff only Partial—Staff from selected agencies Full—Staff from all response agencies

Disaster Response 2009 Ice Storm

Overview Severe winter storm pounds southern part of the state on Jan Severe winter storm pounds southern part of the state on Jan Widespread power outages result; several electric providers lose 90% of system Widespread power outages result; several electric providers lose 90% of system Cascading effects result in interruptions of food, water, and fuel supplies Cascading effects result in interruptions of food, water, and fuel supplies State and Federal agencies, in close coordination with volunteer agencies work to support mass care and electric needs State and Federal agencies, in close coordination with volunteer agencies work to support mass care and electric needs

3,461 individuals sought refuge in 61 shelters totaling 11,040 occupied sleeping spaces. 3,461 individuals sought refuge in 61 shelters totaling 11,040 occupied sleeping spaces. On Jan. 29 th the shelter population peaked at 2,344 people in 30 shelters. On Jan. 29 th the shelter population peaked at 2,344 people in 30 shelters.Response ESF #6—Mass Care

Response Water and Heater Meals Water and Heater Meals 41 truckloads of water purchased and donated (900,000+ bottles) 41 truckloads of water purchased and donated (900,000+ bottles) 6 truckloads of heater meals/MRE's purchased (132,180 Meals) 6 truckloads of heater meals/MRE's purchased (132,180 Meals) Hot meals served – 76,421 Snacks served – 169,525 Fixed feeding sites – 2 Kitchens – 2 (SBC) Salvation Army Canteens – 6 ARC Emergency Response Vehicles – 8

Response ESF #7—Resource Support Response ESF #7—Resource Support SEMA & Office of Administration generators deployed Dept of Corrections - Transportation Support

Response ESF #13–Public Safety & Security Response ESF #13–Public Safety & Security - MO State Highway Patrol o 150 Troopers o 4 Radio Technicians o 2 Pilots o 2 Mechanics o 6 Camden County Deputy Sheriffs oAircraft, Mobile Command & Communications Units, - MO State Water patrol o 16 Personnel oTrucks & Supply Trailers - Dept of Conservation

Response ESF #4—Firefighting ESF #10—Hazardous Materials Response ESF #4—Firefighting ESF #10—Hazardous Materials State Fire Marshal & Mutual Aid - 14 Firefighters - 4 Water Tankers - 3 Incident Support Teams (IST) Dept of Natural Resources - 2 State On Scene Coordinators for Carbon Monoxide Checks

Response ESF #16—Military Support Response ESF #16—Military Support MO National Guard Army National Guard - 44 Air National Guard - Generators, Chain Saw & Vehicles

Damage incurred Number of counties affected: 21 Damage to local infrastructure: $49.4M Damage to Electric Cooperatives: $143.9M SEMA Response & Support Costs: $2.1M MO National Guard Costs: $350K Total Cost Estimates: $195.75M Damage incurred Number of counties affected: 21 Damage to local infrastructure: $49.4M Damage to Electric Cooperatives: $143.9M SEMA Response & Support Costs: $2.1M MO National Guard Costs: $350K Total Cost Estimates: $195.75M

Lessons Learned Conference calls were less effective than in previous disasters (now looking at one daily call vs two) Communicating status of resource requests—now looking at staff within SEOC to fulfill liaison roles Finding logistical staging areas was problematic early on in disaster—now researching sites to fill this role

PSC Questions on Response

Pre-storm Response Actions?? Q. What actions can be taken ahead of time to get things in place? Is it necessary to wait for an emergency declaration? A. Certain actions can be taken in advance of storm, assuming agencies have authority and can pay for those actions out of existing budgets; however, uncertainty in weather patterns makes it difficult to predict what actions will mitigate impacts

Immediate Response Actions?? Q. Can things be done that would accelerate the timeliness of response efforts (i.e. activating National Guard sooner to clear roads)? A. Use of the National Guard is determined on a disaster-by-disaster basis, based on impacts to communities, potential missions, and availability of other resources.

Summary ALL disaster begin and end locally EOC Mission is Situation awareness, resources management, public information, and support of responders in field Subject Matter Experts for ESF(s) maintain visibility of issues in their area providing situational awareness for the Planning and Logistics Sections

Questions?