Mitigation & Education (MES) Subcommittee Update Chris Jonientz-Trisler, FEMA Co-Chair

Overview of Terms of Reference Authority –The M&E Subcommittee will be considered the primary mechanism for NTHMP partner input to the mitigation and education component of the NTHMP. –The subcommittee’s actions and recommendations will be achieved by consensus, and considered to represent the collective will of those partners.

Overview of Terms of Reference Chairpersons –Approved by a majority of the NTHMP Coordinating Committee November 1, 2007 Chris Jonientz-Trisler (FEMA), Russell Jackson (NOAA), Tom LeBlanc (State) Communications –Meetings will normally be held annually in conjunction with NTHMP meetings. Between meetings, communication will occur primarily through and conference calls. Notes and Action Items will be maintained by Chairpersons and posted to the NTHMP web site. Completion of actions will be coordinated by the Chairpersons. Recommendations will be forwarded to the appropriate organizations by the Chairpersons.

Action Item Status FEMA to edit Mitigation Definition document with September 19 suggestions, and coordinate CC review of revised document –Assigned by the NTHMP CC –Status – document revised, reviewed by CC, Rhoades to recommend refinement of definitions for discussion at Nov 20 CC meeting. “Preparedness” also defined. (from FY09 MES Tasks)

Action Item Status Vertical Evacuation Design Users Guide - Define team members, clarify the scope of the User’s Guide document, create a timeline to complete it, and move forward. –Subcommittee Internal Action –Status ongoing – Phase 1 technical document completed and published by FEMA. Phase 2 User’s Guide in draft, completion early next year.

Action Item Status Develop a Regional Tsunami Loss Estimation Product that incorporates disparate loss estimation products and geographic areas in the NTHMP. –Subcommittee Internal Action –Status delayed by other priorities in FY08 –Issues – requires further planning by MES

Action Item Status Publish update MES Activities Matrix –Subcommittee Internal Action, now CC tasked through Strategy document –Status delayed –Issues – needs review against MES Performance Measures and updating of existing and in- development products. New State staff. –18Nov New Action – Chris re-issue update Matrix to MES and others in CC (Dec) to input their info on mitigation products and activities by Feb.

Action Item Status Develop a Recovery Guidance Document for Local Communities. –Subcommittee Internal Action –Status delayed –Issues – lost Lead, needs MES work group and project development

Action Item Status Form an Education Course Project Work Group. Establish a focused product to meet needs, and timeline for delivery, and identify resources to support project, set up a communication system for members to “meet” –Subcommittee Internal Action initially, now CC tasked through Strategy document –Status ongoing. Will be briefed in CC this meeting. NOAA leading. WA, OR, CA, PR.

Action Item Status Develop a list of member expertise for easy access by new MES members. –Subcommittee Internal Action –Status delayed. –Issues – large turnover in MES membership since last meeting.

Action Item Status Define “critical facilities”. –CC tasked in strategy –Status – Lead Mike Mahoney with 5 states. To be completed by February.

Action Item Status Provide electronic access to education toolkits and curricula. –CC tasked in strategy –Status – Lead NOAA – revisit if need time beyond 2009 – need requirements & planning team, need CC approval on repository (NOAA likely has overall responsibility for now TBD)

Action Item Status Complete TsunamiReady program review & provide recommendations. –CC tasked in strategy –Status – Lead Chris Maier – reviewing recommendations from recent Seaside meeting, briefing draft document today to CC.

2009 – six tasks 2010 – nine tasks2011 – two tasks2012 – zero Beyond – three tasks Define “Mit” & “Prep”Develop education guidelinesIntegrate tsunami info into K- 12 with 1 state pilott 2015 – integrate tsunami building standards into IBC Define “critical facilitiesDetermine baseline % of tsunami risk critical facilities & communities including tsunami response in emergency response plan Develop/distribute education products for tourist communities Develop decision support tools for EM responders to better visualize/plan for potential impacts Inventory State & Fed partners for Mit activities (include non-NTMP) Determine baseline % of communities including tsunamis in HazMit Plan Develop education implementation plan Establish guidelines for evacuation maps Provide electronic access to education toolkits & curricula Establish baseline of existing tsunami evacuation maps Complete TsuReady program review & provide recommendations Develop instructor training program & conduct pilot training program Conduct annual tabletop exercise to ensure response plans integrated & effective Publish national tsunami media toolkit Conduct evaluations for effectiveness of education products & program in 10 selected communities. Repeat every 3 years (goal=improve % of informed citizens by 30%

Other work issues 90 % of action items from Subcommittee meetings will be completed within one year of being assigned. All Subcommittees revise Terms of Reference to implement strategic plan measures and milestones by 2009.

Resources & Needs MES member focused meetings Face to face time during year beyond ½ day CC meetings Commitment & follow-up by each MES member for their area of interest and/experience to be project Leads and/or contributors

Mitigation & Education Subcommittee FY 09 Funding Request Task (Activity) NameNTHMP Performance Metric(s) (from Strategic Plan) Supported Amount of Requested Funds MES FY09 Workshop The MES must carve out focused time together to develop a plan of action in order to successfully meet MES metrics on time. Performance Metric – 90% of action items will be completed within 1 year from being assigned. (Strategy – Strengthen NTHMP Subcommittees to execute this strategic plan.) $65,000