Nature of Emergencies and Disasters
Nature of Emergencies and Disasters
Overview What Is an Emergency? What Is a Disaster? Differences What Is Emergency Management? Transit Agency Response Summary
Overview What Is an Emergency? What Is a Disaster? Differences What Is Emergency Management? Transit Agency Response Summary
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What is an Emergency?What is an Emergency?
Definition - a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate attention
Definition - a sudden, generally unexpected occurrence or set of circumstances demanding immediate attention
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What is a Transit Emergency?What is a Transit Emergency?
Definition - a sudden, unforeseen incident, requiring immediate action by the transit agency.
Definition - a sudden, unforeseen incident, requiring immediate action by the transit agency.
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Criteria for a Transit Emergency
Criteria for a Transit Emergency
Service Interruption Duration of Interruption Injuries/Fatalities Hospitalization of Victims Dollar Thresholds for Property Damage
Service Interruption Duration of Interruption Injuries/Fatalities Hospitalization of Victims Dollar Thresholds for Property Damage
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EmergenciesEmergencies
Civil Disobedience Collision Derailment Fire/Explosion Hazmat Release Inclement Weather Mechanical Failures Operator
Incapacitation
Civil Disobedience Collision Derailment Fire/Explosion Hazmat Release Inclement Weather Mechanical Failures Operator
Incapacitation
Over-crowding Passenger Illness Power Outage Slips, Trips, and Falls Vehicle Breakdown Vehicle Collisions Vehicle Rollover Wildlife Interference Work Stoppages
Over-crowding Passenger Illness Power Outage Slips, Trips, and Falls Vehicle Breakdown Vehicle Collisions Vehicle Rollover Wildlife Interference Work Stoppages
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What is a Disaster?What is a Disaster?
Definition - any occurrence that causes great loss of life and property.
Definition - any occurrence that causes great loss of life and property.
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What is a Transit Disaster?What is a Transit Disaster?
A Sudden Unforeseen Incident That:
Effects the Community Served Threatens Life and Property Requires Immediate Action Requires Multiple Emergency Agency
Response
A Sudden Unforeseen Incident That:
Effects the Community Served Threatens Life and Property Requires Immediate Action Requires Multiple Emergency Agency
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DisastersDisasters
Avalanche Blizzard/Ice Storm Chemical/Biological/
Nuclear Release Civil Disobedience Earthquake Fire/explosion Flood Hazmat Release
Avalanche Blizzard/Ice Storm Chemical/Biological/
Nuclear Release Civil Disobedience Earthquake Fire/explosion Flood Hazmat Release
Hijacking Hurricane Landslide/Mudslide Passenger Murders Power Outage Technology Failure Terrorist Activity Tornado Volcanic Eruption
Hijacking Hurricane Landslide/Mudslide Passenger Murders Power Outage Technology Failure Terrorist Activity Tornado Volcanic Eruption
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DifferencesDifferences
How Do Emergencies and Disasters Differ? How Do These Differences Affect Your
Transit Agency’s Response?
How Do Emergencies and Disasters Differ? How Do These Differences Affect Your
Transit Agency’s Response?
Emergency ManagementEmergency Management
Definition - the use of operating and management principles to prepare a transit system for emergency situations and to enable the system to provide effective and timely response.
Definition - the use of operating and management principles to prepare a transit system for emergency situations and to enable the system to provide effective and timely response.
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Transit Agency ResponseTransit Agency Response
How Do Transit Agencies Respond? Will the Emergency Response Be Different
for Transit Rail and Bus Operations?
How Do Transit Agencies Respond? Will the Emergency Response Be Different
for Transit Rail and Bus Operations?
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Effectively Managing Transit Emergencies
Effectively Managing Transit Emergencies
Objectives Emergency Management Concept Elements of an Emergency Management Program Transit’s Role in Managing Emergencies Employee/Management Relationships Role of Community Emergency Responders How Transit Emergencies Differ Develop an Emergency Response Plan Training
Objectives Emergency Management Concept Elements of an Emergency Management Program Transit’s Role in Managing Emergencies Employee/Management Relationships Role of Community Emergency Responders How Transit Emergencies Differ Develop an Emergency Response Plan Training
Emergency OrganizationsEmergency Organizations
Overview Internal Transit Agency Organization External Emergency Response Organization
Overview Internal Transit Agency Organization External Emergency Response Organization
Emergency OrganizationsEmergency Organizations
Internal Organizations Internal Transit System Key Elements to Coordinate Internal
Response
Internal Organizations Internal Transit System Key Elements to Coordinate Internal
Response
Emergency OrganizationsEmergency Organizations
External Emergency Response Organizations Local, State, Federal, and Private Responsibilities and Jurisdiction Role of Unified Command Structure
External Emergency Response Organizations Local, State, Federal, and Private Responsibilities and Jurisdiction Role of Unified Command Structure
Emergency Management Concepts
Emergency Management Concepts
Overview Priorities Planning Critical Incident Response Initial Response - Life Safety Loss Mitigation Recovery and Restoration
Overview Priorities Planning Critical Incident Response Initial Response - Life Safety Loss Mitigation Recovery and Restoration
Emergency PrioritiesEmergency Priorities
Life Safety Incident Stabilization Property Conservation Recovery and Restoration
Life Safety Incident Stabilization Property Conservation Recovery and Restoration
Planning Critical Incident Response
Planning Critical Incident Response
Identify Emergency Response Team Perform Threat and Vulnerability Analysis Command, Control, and Communication Access Control Equipment Needs Equipment Testing Public Education and Awareness
Identify Emergency Response Team Perform Threat and Vulnerability Analysis Command, Control, and Communication Access Control Equipment Needs Equipment Testing Public Education and Awareness
Training Government and Industry Resources Media Relations Legal Issues Documentation - Plan and Procedures
Training Government and Industry Resources Media Relations Legal Issues Documentation - Plan and Procedures
Planning Critical Incident Response Cont’d.
Planning Critical Incident Response Cont’d.
Initial Response - Life Safety
Initial Response - Life Safety
Preliminary Assessment Establish Incident Command System Establish Perimeter Control Response Logistics Contact Public and Private Resources Contact Appropriate Regulatory Agencies
Preliminary Assessment Establish Incident Command System Establish Perimeter Control Response Logistics Contact Public and Private Resources Contact Appropriate Regulatory Agencies
Loss MitigationLoss Mitigation
Accident/Incident Investigation Debris Removal and Salvage Critical Incident Debriefing
Accident/Incident Investigation Debris Removal and Salvage Critical Incident Debriefing
Recovery and RestorationRecovery and Restoration
Determine Critical Services Communicate to Appropriate Authorities Implement Critical Services Assess Restoration Feasibility Initiate Trial Runs Prior to Resumption of
Normal Operations
Determine Critical Services Communicate to Appropriate Authorities Implement Critical Services Assess Restoration Feasibility Initiate Trial Runs Prior to Resumption of
Normal Operations
Recovery and Restoration Cont’d.
Recovery and Restoration Cont’d.
Evaluate Incident Response Modify Emergency Management Response
Plan Communicate Lessons Learned with
Employees
Evaluate Incident Response Modify Emergency Management Response
Plan Communicate Lessons Learned with
Employees
Emergency Management Plans
Emergency Management Plans
Overview: Purpose Effectiveness Contents
Overview: Purpose Effectiveness Contents
Purpose of an Emergency Management Plan
Purpose of an Emergency Management Plan
Plan the Coordinated Response Mobilize Response to Emergencies Recover from Emergencies Restore Normal Operations
Plan the Coordinated Response Mobilize Response to Emergencies Recover from Emergencies Restore Normal Operations
Effectiveness of an Emergency Management
Plan
Effectiveness of an Emergency Management
Plan
Requires:
Executive Management Support–Present Plan to Management–Effective Presentation
Requires:
Executive Management Support–Present Plan to Management–Effective Presentation
Effectiveness of an Emergency Management
Plan Cont’d.
Effectiveness of an Emergency Management
Plan Cont’d.
Requires:
Justify Plan– Objectives– Costs– Benefits– Resources Needed
Requires:
Justify Plan– Objectives– Costs– Benefits– Resources Needed
Effectiveness of an Emergency Management
Plan Cont’d.
Effectiveness of an Emergency Management
Plan Cont’d.
– Coordination with External Organizations
– Formal Process– Communication Protocols
– Coordination with External Organizations
– Formal Process– Communication Protocols
Contents of an Emergency Response Plan
Contents of an Emergency Response Plan
Policy Scope Goals and Objectives Authority Organizational Chart Inter-Organizational Agreements and
Memorandums of Understanding Incident Command System
Policy Scope Goals and Objectives Authority Organizational Chart Inter-Organizational Agreements and
Memorandums of Understanding Incident Command System
Contents of an Emergency Response Plan Cont’d.
Contents of an Emergency Response Plan Cont’d.
Telephone Tree Emergency Procedures Threat and Vulnerability Assessment System Safety Organizational Interface Resources Recovery Tasks ADA Considerations
Telephone Tree Emergency Procedures Threat and Vulnerability Assessment System Safety Organizational Interface Resources Recovery Tasks ADA Considerations
Post-Emergency Planning Emergency Plan Dissemination Media Relations Supporting Documentation Testing and Updating the Plan Configuration Management
Post-Emergency Planning Emergency Plan Dissemination Media Relations Supporting Documentation Testing and Updating the Plan Configuration Management
Contents of an Emergency Response Plan Cont’d.
Contents of an Emergency Response Plan Cont’d.
Coordinating Emergency Response Activities
Coordinating Emergency Response Activities
Overview: Emergency Response Responsibilities of Emergency Response
Personnel Incident Command System
Overview: Emergency Response Responsibilities of Emergency Response
Personnel Incident Command System
Emergency ResponseEmergency Response
First Person on the Scene Determine Severity of Incident and Threat
to Life Safety ICS Establish Inner Perimeter Establish Outer Perimeter Evacuation
First Person on the Scene Determine Severity of Incident and Threat
to Life Safety ICS Establish Inner Perimeter Establish Outer Perimeter Evacuation
Emergency Response Cont’d.
Emergency Response Cont’d.
Provide Rescue and First Aid Identify and Control Access Establish a Finance Team Establish a Demobilization Team
Provide Rescue and First Aid Identify and Control Access Establish a Finance Team Establish a Demobilization Team
Features of ICSFeatures of ICS
Primary Functions Management by Objectives Unity and Chain of Command Establish Command Transfer of Command Organizational Flexibility
Primary Functions Management by Objectives Unity and Chain of Command Establish Command Transfer of Command Organizational Flexibility