1. A Multi-agency Approach to Re-entry Plans
Re-Entry Center
Reuters/Mike Blake
Tony Grosso, Brennen Brunner,
Diane Richter-Biwer, Amy Hass

2. Introduction Multiple agencies identified need for better planning
City
County
State
Utility
3/4/2019

3. What is Re-entry?
Re-entry is the “approved, temporary entry into a restricted zone for essential purpose”
Any area evacuated restricted for future entry
Many people will still need/want to go in
Public vs. Emergency Responders

4. Re-entry Challenges Scope of numbers
Can’t just let people in because they want to
Must protect the safety of those who re-enter
Logistics are considerable

5. Why we started? Cities and counties assigned primary responsibility
Originally re-entry only done from a traffic and access control point
Re-entry wasn’t getting much attention
Re-entry of emergency workers versus the public

6. Some of the Re-entry Needs
Determine access points
Develop and evaluate requests to re-enter
Brief and provide basic PPE and dosimetry
Register and track all people re-entering and issue stay times
Decontamination
Security

7. Getting Started Find champions Write a white paper
Thought something we could do with in-house resources
Felt differently, years later, when plan finally completed
Challenges-time and priorities
3/4/2019

8. What we learned we needed
Bus service to and from a point and bus service within restricted area
Re-entry Center for public
Emergency Worker re-entry vs public re-entry
Early request for Emergency Management personnel, supplies, buses
Public re-entry application
3/4/2019

9. The Product: Re-entry Annex to the Plan
Purpose Concept of Operations Day 1-2 Day 2-4 Attachment 1: Center locations Attachment 2: Logistical request Attachment 3: Re-entry Center App Attachment 4: Re-entry Permit Attachment 5: Re-entry Center layout Attachment 6: Draft media releases
3/4/2019

10. Concept Day 1-2 Day 2-4 Setting up the center Retrieval of pets
All emergency response re-entry functions managed out of EOC (LE, Fire, EMS)
Day 2-4
Center is set up to receive applicants with opportunities for other organizations to help (ANI, FEMA, Behavioral Health, VOAD, etc.)
Applicants are approved/rejected and approved receive training, dosimetry and transported by bus to Re-entry Access Point and receive ID and permit number
Emergency worker re-entry continues out of County EOC
FEMA/Christopher Ragazzo
3/4/2019

11. Process: Planning Anticipate re-entry priorities
- Utilities, hospital, care facilities that weren’t evacuated
Review critical infrastructure needs
- Residential area, businesses, care facilities, agriculture producers/processors
3/4/2019

12. Re-entry Point(s) Determination
LE, Fire, EMS, PW identifies best re-entry point
Declare State of Emergency
Sheriff request for National Guard Support for re-entry point and restricted zone control
3/4/2019

13. Re-entry Access Point Template
Clean Side
Potentially Contaminated Side
Bus drop off and ID check
Staging area for permittees
Rapid tag/tracking issuance
Security
Bus pick up for evacuated zone transport
Staff parking, EMS staging, rest area, portable toilets, generators, and light towers
Bus drop off for rad monitoring and decon
Decon stations set up for vehicles and personnel
Vehicle portal monitors
Personnel portal monitors
Dosimetry return
3/4/2019

14. Re-entry Center Matrix
Spreadsheet of Re-entry Center Locations
Broken into sections:
- Within 5 miles, 10 miles, 25 miles and outside 25 miles
- Amenities available
3/4/2019

15. 3/4/2019

16. Re-entry Center Determination and Planning
Determine center location based on many factors
- Time of year, area evacuated
Ideal location-large open space
Confirm availability of location
Review re-entry application form and distribution methods (Attachment 3)
3/4/2019

17. 3/4/2019

18. Request State Assistance Attachment 2:Re-entry center staff and equipment
Re-entry Center Equipment and Set-up
Re-entry Center Operations
- Personnel-EM liaison(s)
- Equipment-basic PPE, dosimetry, JIT training, accountability/credentialing
FEMA
3/4/2019

19. Request State Assistance-continued Attachment 2:Re-entry center staff and equipment
Re-entry Access Point Operations
- Personnel-bus drivers, staff, security
- Equipment-portable monitoring and decon, covered structure, lights, generators, portable toilets, Portable monitoring and decon services for Re- entry point
Pet Rescue Operations
- Personnel-MN Veterinary Medical Association, etc.
- Equipment
3/4/2019

20. GE Re-entry Day 1 Issue media release at JIC regarding Re-entry
- Emergency Response Only
(LE, Fire, EMS, PW, Utility-out of EOC)
- County working to establish a program for temporary Re-entry
3/4/2019

21. GE Re-entry Center Opening and Operation (Day 2+)
Issue media release
Re-entry Center-applicants present their application and ID
- Explain need to enter in brief interview
- Collect contact info
Applications reviewed by emergency management
Other booths at Re-entry Center
- e.g. Voad, MDH, FEMA DRC, and ANI
Center staff will contact /phone with details-reporting time and location
3/4/2019

22. Once Applicant Approved
Approved applicant comes to Re-entry Center
JIT Training-dosimetry and briefing at Re-entry Center (present ID and permit)
Determine efficient bus routes
Individuals tracked for accountability
Scheduled pickup and return to access point
At leaving restricted point-monitor and decon (initially could be EWD)
Dosimetry returned, logged and results tracked in managed database
3/4/2019

23. Challenges and Additional Partnerships
Socialized plan with neighbors
-One Re-entry Center for EPZ
Tested in tabletop
City and county discussed re-entry plans during IPX drills/exercises
Living plan
3/4/2019

24. Multi-Agency Approach
Think ‘outside’ of the exercise
Address gaps in the plans
Get input from a diverse group of organizations
It’s more than a local response
Incorporate lessons from other disasters
3/4/2019

25. Thank you!

26. Contact Information
Tony Grosso-City of Red Wing Emergency Management Director
Diane Richter-Biwer-Goodhue County Emergency Management Director
Brennen Brunner-NH Dept. of Health and Human Services
Amy Hass-MN Dept. of Health
3/4/2019