The scenario for severe weather flood:
Due to sever hail and heavy rains, portions of the North River have overflown and have flooded dozens of neighborhoods in our city of Mertzville. The industrial business park, which stores various dangerous chemicals, as well as the storage facilities for much of the citys food have been flooded as well. Of our nearly 200 thousand residents, many have found themselves in need of rescue. Many more will need shelter, food, and medical care. In accordance with the declaration from our Mayor, we are implementing the Incident Command System and emergency management response effective immediately.
Because of the sudden and rapid onset of this disaster, many of our residents have found themselves trapped in their homes, on their roofs, or places of business. The rescue and care for these people is our number one goal. Temporary sheltering will need to be put in place to house the evacuees and medical treatment stations will need to be established to treat basic injuries and provide needed medications. Furthermore, the industrial business park area must be cordoned off and any chemical leakage contained. Due to the severity of this flooding, the chemicals present in the industrial park, and the likely hood that chemicals have escaped, the cities drinking water should not be drank until further notice. Additionally, the food storage facilities must be surveyed and those supplies not damaged salvaged in order to aid in the provision of supplies for those displaced.
For those seriously injured, we will transport them to one of our two hospitals, depending on the nature of their injuries. We have allocated our cities three high schools and nine elementary schools to serve as temporary shelter locations. Our four junior highs will act as medical treatment facilities for those not in need of life-saving medical care. All these locations will be guarded by the National Guard as will many of the areas damaged by the flooding. Police officers from our three stations will supplement and aid the National Guard to help ensure safety and peace. Additionally, National Guardsmen from our cities training center will utilize their resources in conjunction with those of our seven fire stations to immediately being search and rescue operations.
Initial Response Phase for Severe Weather Flood
Directions: In this section, provide a brief report to the executive staff, elected officials, and media outlets regarding strategic and operational planning.
Write three objectives that explain the first responders’ actions and approach to the initial emergency. In the supporting statement(s), provide details of how you plan to achieve each objective. Note: Refer to the Incident Action Plan Example to complete the objectives
(1st one is an EXAMPLE)
1. The National Guard, in partnership with the citys firefighters, are tasked with immediate search and rescue operations.
a. The Fire Chief will coordinate personnel and resources with the Commander of the National Guard to begin a systematic search and rescue operation. All those rescued will be logged and accounted for, then transported via National Guard vehicles to one of four medical treatment facilities, based in the towns four junior highs.
b. Multiple helicopter EVOC sites will need to be established for those evacuees suffering from life-threatening injuries. The Fire Chief and National Guard Commander are instructed to report to the EOC Incident Commander (IC) at 1900 every day to provide updated SITREPS.
2. Objective Two: Click here to add objective 2.
a. Click here to add supporting statement.
b. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
3. Objective Three: Click here to add objective 3.
a. Click here to add supporting statement.
b. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
Incident Management/Establishment Phase
The incident management/establishment phase consists of two parts.
Directions – Part 1: Explain the incident command structure (ICS) as well as duties/responsibilities for each position. Use the text as needed to complete this section.
Part 1: Command Structure
(Specify whether this a single or unified command structure. Then, provide a supporting statement that justifies your selection.)
Operations
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Safety Officer
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Liaison Officer
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Public Information Officer.
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Planning
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Logistics
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Finance/Administration
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Fire/Rescue
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Law Enforcement
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Part 2: Incident Command System Organizational Chart
Directions – Part 2: Design an organization chart in the space provided. Remember, the chart should depict either a single or unified command structure. Use the text as needed.
Demobilization Phase
Directions: In this section, list resources that will no longer be necessary in the aftermath of the emergency incident and justify your choices. The demobilization should reflect a phase-out approach. List resources in priority order (highest to lowest) based on the completion of strategic objectives.
Suggestions include fire/rescue, law enforcement, National Guard, structural engineers, FEMA logistics personnel, city construction related workers, electrical company personnel, gas company personnel, communication and infrastructure personnel, and American Red Cross.
1. Objective One: Click here to add objective 1.
a. Click here to add supporting statement.
b. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
Restoration Phase
Directions: The restoration phase will illustrate the short-term restoration strategy of 1) the government, 2) the community, and 3) commerce.
Select three objectives, and explain how you plan to achieve each of them. Suggestions for this section include restoring power, restoring water, temporary housing, food distribution, and medical facilities.
Remember, for the recovery phase to begin, basic infrastructure needs must first be operational.
a. Objective One: Click here to add objective 1.
b. Click here to add supporting statement.
c. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
Recovery Phase
Directions: In this section, explain a long-term recovery approach to 1) the government, 2) the community, and 3) commerce.
Select three objectives and explain how you plan to achieve each of them. Some suggestions for this section include rebuilding roads, stores, homes and buildings; and restoring emergency services, communications, and medical services.
Remember, before anything can be built, city/county code and engineering inspectors/services must be involved.
1. Objective One: Click here to add objective 1.
a. Click here to add supporting statement.
b. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
2. Objective Two: Click here to add objective 2. (most important: the community)
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b. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
3. Objective Three: Click here to add objective 3.
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b. Click here to add additional supporting statements as needed.
