PUBLIC WORKS ROLE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Presented by Bob Hartnett, Deputy Director of Public Works City of Lee’s Summit, MO

Presentation Agenda Hazard Mitigation - Risk Assessment Public Works  Resources  First Responders  Responsibilities Case Studies Regional State Federal Your Resources Conclusion

Public Works - Hazard Mitigation & Risk Assessment Natural Hazards Severe Thunderstorm Tornado/Microburst Flash Flood Winter Storm Drought Heat Wave Wild Fires Dam Failure Man-Made Disasters Terrorist attack Public shooting Public health crisis Environmental disaster Major structural failure

Public Works Resources Governmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Departmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Mutual Aid Agreements (MARC) Plan Bulldozer (HCA) State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA/KEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Public Works as First Responders Increased recognition of the vital role of PW in response to natural and man-made disasters PW provides manpower & equipment that allows for around the clock operations FEMA regulations result in many PW employees become contract administrators providing oversight of private contractors

Public Works Responsibilities Communication w/Incident Command and EOC Mobilization of equipment & personnel Traffic control Debris clearing & disposal Protection of city facilities Storm drainage clearance & repair Infrastructure damage assessments

Flooding - August 13, inches of rain that day 10 inches fell in 2 hours beginning at 10:00pm Widespread flooding across all of Lee’s Summit

Microburst - May 26, homes completely destroyed homes severely damaged Another 30 homes with minor to moderate damage Major debris blocking numerous streets preventing emergency access

Microburst - May 26, 1996

Snowburst - October 22, 1996 Weather forecast for light precipitation  Received 6-8 inches of heavy, wet snow Unprepared due to lack of an accurate forecast Downed trees and power lines Realized staffing was needed for extended 24 hour around the clock operations Had to quickly issue press releases on what residents could do with their brush 4 weeks of cleanup

Snowburst - October 22, 1996

Rainburst - October 4, 1998 KC Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks game at Arrowhead Stadium M-291, M-150, and Ward Road flooded and closed Rain came in waves EOC was activated after first wave Difficulty in getting support staff into work High level of concern about dam breaches PW staff had to work outside of their normal job duties

Rainburst - October 4, 1998

Ice Storm - January 29, 2002 On January 28 th, weather forecasters were predicting the possibility of an extremely heavy ice event. Recognizing that PW would have the lead in this type of disaster, we called for a meeting with other City departmennts. Precipitation begins and PW begins by treating the streets. Several hours into the event the ice accumulation results in significant tree damage and power outages. PW converts from a street treatment response to dealing with massive amounts of debris in the right-of-way.

Ice Storm - January 29, 2002 Sequence  Open roadways  Remove debris from roadways  Remove debris from right-of-way  Assist in the removal of debris from private property The work was complicated by the potential of live downed power lines. Never ever put your people at risk.

Ice Storm - January 29, 2002 Volume of debris was in excess of the capabilities of the PW dept and a private contractor was hired. Due to FEMA regulations, many PW employees became contract administrators providing oversight of the private contractor. In a 6 week period, PW was responsible for the removal and disposal of over 215,000 cubic yards of brush.

Natural Hazards Severe Thunderstorm Tornado Flash Flood Winter Storm Drought Heat Wave Wild Fires Dam Failure Man-Made Disasters Terrorist attack Public shooting Public health crisis Environmental disaster Major structural failure Natural Hazards Severe Thunderstorm Tornado/Microburst Flash Flood Winter Storm Drought Heat Wave Wild Fires Dam Failure Man-Made Disasters Terrorist attack Public shooting Public health crisis Environmental disaster Major structural failure What if the event is so large, you need help? Public Works - Hazard Mitigation & Risk Assessment

Regional Response Mutual Aid  Agreement is coordinated thru MARC  Includes:  Purpose and Scope  Compensation  Liability  Workmen's Comp  Activation Plan Bulldozer  Heavy Contractors  Associated General Contractors MARC

Regional Response - Mutual Aid Johnson County Water 1 Olathe Prairie Village Overland Park Mission Lenexa Fairway BPU Westwood Leawood North Kansas City Belton Liberty Gladstone Grain Valley Harrisonville Raymore Independence Lee’s Summit Jackson County Oak Grove Blue Springs

Regional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Prevention Prioritization Protection of Life & Property Protection of Natural Resources Emergency Services Structural Projects Public Awareness Coordination & Collaboration

Regional Coordination Mid-America Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue Committee (MARCER) Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC) MARC’s Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee (RHSCC) Kansas City Disaster Medical Team Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Plan (RHMEPP)

What if the event is so large, you need MORE help?

State - SEMA/KEMA At the first indication that the event is beyond regional capabilities, call the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA/KEMA)  Additional manpower  Additional resources  Meals  Housing  Logistics SEMA/KEMA is the first step in elevating an event to FEMA

State of Missouri Resources State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Missouri Department of Natural Resources  HazMat Team (Environmental Emergency Response) Missouri National Guard  Missouri 7 th Civil Support Team  Homeland Emergency Response Force Missouri Task Force 1 (Columbia, Mo.) Missouri Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT)

State of Missouri Resources Controlled by SEMA Divided into regions based on Mo. Highway Patrol Regions Lee’s Summit Fire Department coordinates Region A responses

State of Kansas Resources Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA)  Divided into 6 areas (Northwest, Northcentral, Northeast, Southwest, Southcentral & Southeast) Kansas Division of Emergency Management  Homeland Security Division  Bureau of Public Health Preparedness Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment Kansas Corporation Commission Kansas National Guard

State of Kansas Resources Crisis City Training Venues Headquarters Building Headquarters Building Rail Venue Urban Village Agriculture and Farm Safety Agriculture and Farm Safety Technical Rescue Tower Technical Rescue Tower Collapsed Structure Collapsed Structure Aircraft Venue Pipeline Venue Crisis City, located eight miles southwest of Salina KS, was developed in response to initiatives by former Governor Kathleen Sebelius and retired Adjutant General of Kansas, Major General Tod Bunting, in April 2007 initially to fill the need to enhance the State’s capability to defend against terrorism threats and respond to disasters and emergencies.

Joplin Tornado EF 5 tornado Winds in excess of 200+ mph Estimated ¾ mile wide Destroyed nearly 30% of the town Cut a 6 mile path thru the city 7 th Deadliest Tornado in recorded history  159 Killed, 1,000 Injured

Joplin Tornado

Federal - FEMA If the event is large enough, FEMA may request a Presidential declaration  Federal assistance  Public reimbursements  Private low interest loans FEMA rules and regulations are very cumbersome  Overtime only paid for staff  Documentation and more documentation  Contract administration

Emergency Operations Resources Your EOP - get a copy and read it! Catalogue your equipment & manpower Determine procedures for modifying local purchasing policies when under State-of-Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement and Plan Bulldozer  Categorizes private sector equipment available to augment local govt. capabilities

Emergency Operations Resources Local  Partner with your Fire Department to hold an emergency exercise  Train your staff APWA – Training materials in library  Utilizing an Incident Command System for Public Works  Debris Management in Emergency Situations NIMS and ICS – Required for all PW Supervisors   FEMA – nearly free training 

Conclusion Public Works plays a vital role in emergency management  Emergency management is uniquely a government function  This is one area where we all must be prepared to provide outstanding service to our communities

Questions & Discussion