1. NORAD and USNORTHCOM 2017 Hurricane Season Lessons Learned
National Homeland Security Conference
Recent Events Track
New York City, New York
11 July 2018
Dr. Phil Brown
LTC Pete Mazzella

2. Some of the Numbers

3. H-I-M Overview 2017 Hurricane Season: historic numbers and effects
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria individual effects
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria combined effects
NORAD and USNORTHCOM synchronized Department of Defense response
Seven States
Two Territories
90,000 federal and state personnel
Lessons Learned

4. 2017 Hurricane Season Lessons Learned
Training and preparation
Plans and checklists
Training and Exercises between State, Local, and Tribal authorities
VIGILANT GUARD Exercise Series
Capabilities and Resources
Immediate Response Authority
Effect Created or desired endstate

5. 2017 Hurricane Season Lessons Learned
Unity of Effort
Dual Status Commanders
Placement of Liaison Officers
Situational Awareness
National Guard and State Guard Integration
Authorities
Reserve Forces 12304A
National Guard 502F
Last Tactical Mile

6. Questions