Director’s Update Brief 02 September 2020

HPCON-B/FPCON-B DC Phase-2 Re-opening

Crisis Action Team

RECENT COVID-19 UPDATES Latest News

Local • James Madison University - will transition to virtual online instruction after experiencing a “rapid

increase” in cases of COVID-19 among students • NCR - 4,500 local childcare centers are closed, some permanently, six months into the COVID-19

crisis • Virginia – surpassed over 1,000 cases on Tuesday

National

• Ohio – yesterday, reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases since July • Vaccine - Large trials for anticipated Oxford COVID-19 vaccine begin in the U.S.

Government Agencies • FDA - says outside pressure won't influence COVID-19 vaccine approval

White House

• Trump Administration – stated the U.S. will not join a global effort to develop, manufacture, and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine because of involvement of the mismanaged WHO

• Trump administration - order banning landlord evictions due to renter income loss from COVID-19

International • Colombia - Colombia reports more than 7,000 new coronavirus cases as unemployment soars • Vaccine - nearly 3 in 4 adults plan to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, global survey shows

China had the highest support for vaccination with 97%. Russians showed the least interest with just 54%

COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) USA Statistics

USA: • Total 6,076,281 (+38,994) • Deaths 184,697 (+1,095)

NCR # of Cases by State: • VA: 121,615 (+1,021) 2,612 deaths • DC: 14,049 (+57) 607 deaths • MD: 108,863 (+614) 3,609 deaths

National Capital Region Positive Cases

Virginia (NCR) Total 44,941 (+220)

Fairfax County / Alexandria 22,091

Arlington County 3,560

Loudon County 6,008

Prince William County 13,282

District of Columbia 14,049 (+57)

Maryland (NCR) Total 46,459 (+238)

Prince George's County 26,356

Montgomery County 20,103

NCR Total 105,449 (+515)

Last 24 Hours

Next 24-72 Hours

Current 24 Hours

Concerns / Recommendations / Guidance

CAT-EOC CUOPS/FUOPS

• Task 86 Update from IE (Mrs. Alicia Waldon) • Draft CAT Message #96 – NEW FDA Warning on Hand-Sanitizers • Monitored European COVID-19 Surge • Monitored Daily Update of Critical COVID-19 Mitigating Tasks • Monitored State, DoD, NORTHCOM, and MDW guidance on

reopening and FP/HPCON changes • Sustained coordination w/ MDW regarding RTW way ahead • Monitored DoS Travel Guidance for “Entry into the US” • Continued to Monitored the Crisis

• Monitor European COVID-19 Surge • Daily Update of Critical COVID-19 Mitigating Tasks • Monitor State, DoD, NORTHCOM, and MDW guidance on reopening

and FP/HPCON changes • Continue to Monitor the Crisis • Monitor DoS Travel Guidance for “Entry into the US” from other

countries

Labor Day Weekend Andrew Rader Clinic will close at noon on Friday, Sept. 4,

and will remain closed through Monday, Sept. 7 SC 4-Day weekend 4-7 Sep MDW 4-Day weekend 4-7 Sep

• Prepare for Labor Day Weekend • Monitor European COVID-19 Surge • Monitor Daily Update of Critical COVID-19 Mitigating Tasks • Monitor State, DoD, NORTHCOM, and MDW guidance on reopening

and FP/HPCON changes • Monitor DoS Travel Guidance for “Entry into the US” from other

countries • Continue to Monitor the Crisis

CAT Working Tasks Task # Task Deliverable Status Department / AO Suspense Date

83 Monitor two specific sites from HELC policy guidance to maintain abreast of COVID-19

education guidance

Track and report any applicable information

In Progress IE Ongoing

84 Update roster of international members for base access

Each department provides Admin updated roster of personnel to include family members

Completed ADMIN/ALL Ongoing

86 Lessons learned from colleges and

universities that have opened for presence-based classes/activities.

Obtain lessons learned from colleges and universities that have opened for presence-based activities to enhance IADC’s guidelines and preventive actions.

In Progress Institutional

Effectiveness. (Studies)

Ongoing

CAT MESSAGES

CAT MESSAGES LOG NUMBER TITLE DESCRIPTION DATE PUBLISHED

CAT-9320 Return to Work Flowchart and Critical Definitions To Provide all IADC personnel the RTW flowchart that will be followed and clarify critical definitions related to COVID-19 pandemic

28-August

CAT-9420 Road Closures for Friday's March for Racial Justice To Provide all IADC personnel information regarding road closures for this Friday, and the weekend, in D.C. and the NCR

27-August

CAT-9520 Fines in Arlington Country To Provide all IADC personnel information regarding fines for not adhering to social distancing/mask requirements 28-August

CAT-9620 NEW FDA Warring on Hand Sanitizers To Provide all IADC personnel an update to a recent, new FDA Warning on Hand Sanitizers 02-September

Critical COVID-19 Mitigating Tasks

Inter-American Defense College Crisis Action Team

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Administration Department

Task/ Action/ Event OPR/AO Suspense Status Remarks

Ft Belvoir Access ADMIN Ongoing

All letters issued that can be. As new personnel are assigned to College an issue will be provided if they require access to Ft Belvoir.

Access to Installations Utilizing DBIDS ADMIN Ongoing Sponsors not in DBIDS must go to Visitors Center to be added.

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Institutional Effectiveness Department

Task/ Action/ Event AO Suspense Status Remarks To monitor the DC HELC and CDC websites for any changes in guidance that may be implemented, and then report to CAT so that they can update the Return to Campus Plan

Ms. Alicia Daily No updates so far.

"Covid-19 Update - Campus Response" for ACICS. Dr. Malamud

Every two months • Aug. 1 • Oct. 1 • Dec. 1

We already completed and submitted the August 1 update.

Obtain lessons learned from colleges and universities that have opened for presence-based activities to enhance IADC’s guidelines and preventive actions

Ms. Alicia Daily The information is been gleaned and sent directly to CAT.

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Operations Department

Task/ Action/ Event OPR/AO Suspense Status Remarks Turn on the video from Ceremonial Auditorium to Academic Auditorium

Mr. Steiger Brahler Aug. 25 COMPLETED

Fish the Ethernet cables from the Interpreters Booths at the Ceremonial Auditorium

Mr. Steiger Brahler Aug. 25 Pathway obstructed, researching

other method.

Update the firmware of the new console stations at the Ceremonial Auditorium Brahler Aug. 24

Local upgrade delayed, performing work at contractor site to confirm functionality prior to delivery.

Tape the cables (from the consoles) over the floor at the Ceremonial Auditorium

Mr. Steiger Maj Alan Aug. 25 COMPLETED

Run the cables in the ceiling in Ceremonial Auditorium

Mr. Steiger Maj Alan Aug. 25 COMPLETED

Wireless keyboards for Seminar room 221, Green room and Admin room

Mr. Steiger Maj Alan Aug 20 COMPLETED

Upgrade the Speaker system at the Ceremonial Auditorium

Mr. Steiger Maj Alan Sep. 18 Contract signed. 3 to 4 weeks to

install the new speakers.

Fix the Projector screen at Ceremonial Auditorium

Mr. Steiger Maj Alan Aug. 25 Temp fix in place, contractors

contacted. Expecting ~$6,500

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Operations Department (cont.)

Task/ Action/ Event OPR/AO Suspense Status Remarks

Medical Screening Station Mr. Steiger LTC Lomba Daily In progress. Enabled module for a

rainy day

Purchase of Additional Dehumidifiers and Air Purifier for New Faculty Rooms (Basement of Bldg 52)

Mr. Steiger Sep. 4 Ordered 4 additional air purifiers and 4 dehumidifiers

Medical Screening Tent Replacement Mr. Steiger/LTC Lomba Sep. 12 Three companies contacted for

quotes.

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Studies Department Task/ Action/ Event OPR/AO Suspense Status Remarks

Improvements to Seminar Rooms for Comfort

LTC Gutierrez Mr. Steiger Aug. 28 Update: Installation of window

coverings completed yesterday.

Modification to Temporary Desks in the Ceremonial Auditorium

LTC Gutierrez Mr. Steiger TBD

Students have indicated that the temporary desks are too large to be used comfortably and inhibit the use of a laptop computer. Studies will work with Ops to determine modifications.

Improvement to the Sound System in Ceremonial Auditorium

LTC Gutierrez Mr. Steiger Sept. 18

Students have indicated that the sound system is inaudible. Contract has been signed, waiting on installation to be completed.

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