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Activity A Activity A: Tabletop Exercise A-1

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Objectives Tabletop exercises are intended to: 1.Provide responders an opportunity to demonstrate TIM competencies 2.Help responders better understand other disciplines 3.Promote communication and interaction among disciplines A-2

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup Room/Tables Roadways Scenarios Checklists Staging Pads Vehicles Traffic Control Other Aids Ground Rules A-3

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Room/Tables A-4

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Roadways Computer generated diagrams GIS imagery Plotter size printouts Approximately 1/64 th scale Add directional North compass Remove images of vehicles A-5

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Scenarios A-6

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Scenarios A-7

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Checklists Safety Priorities Initial Responder Vehicle Positioning Consideration Block Involved Lanes Identify Closest Moving Traffic Report Arrival, Establish Command Identify Approach Speed and Traffic Volume Identify Sight Distance or Stopping Distance Considerations Identify Advance Warning Requirements Checklist of Responder Actions Safe Position Responder Vehicle Report Arrival, Windshield Size-Up Don PPE and Safely Exit Vehicle Consider Quick Clearance Implementation – Move It or Work It Request Required Responders Establish Unified Command – Establish Traffic Management Plan – Agree on Clearance Procedures Estimate Clearance Time and Provide Update Restore Traffic Flow – Progressive Opening of Lanes A-8

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Staging Pads A-9

Activity A A-10 Tabletop Exercise Setup – Vehicles

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Vehicles A-11 2x1x

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Traffic Control A-12

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Setup – Other Aids A-13

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Ground Rules Responders should assume the identity of a different discipline Specified arrival order must be followed Type of responder vehicle is not as important as the discipline it represents Don’t over complicate the scenario Work together and have fun! A-14

Activity A Tabletop Exercise Execution Maximum 8 to 10 participants/tabletop Mix disciplines/table Read scenario aloud Explain response order Observe interaction Review final solution Engage in discussion as necessary A-15