City of Suffolk

Background Mission

Team Selection - Make-

Up/Departments Involved Structure and

Responsibilities Team Vehicle

Ready Equipment

Standard Operating Procedures

STOP Operations Policy

Uniforms and PPE

TEAM Training

Field Exercises

Implementation of NIMS

City of Suffolk is vulnerable to a variety of environmental events that may jeopardize the continuity of City operations.

Experienced states of emergency caused by

Hurricanes

Tornados

Earthquakes

Severe winter storms

Preparedness is the foundation for ensuring

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Opeartion during severe weather by Suffolk EOP

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STRIKE Team

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Gale Force Winds 39 mph Stop Operation: - Public Works - Fire & Rescue - Police Respond to call case-by-case basis

Primary evacuation routes for the entire Southside Hampton Roads and northeastern North Carolina pass through Suffolk.

Department of Public Works in conjunction with Emergency Management

Risk Management

Suffolk Fire and Rescue

Suffolk Police Department

promotes an effort to train and equip a select group of full time employees to accomplish the mission of extend continuation of City operation.

J.E.M. STRIKE Teams

The Joint Emergency Management STRIKE Teams aim to

better serve the community and the motoring public by

ensuring the continuance of operations by Fire, Police,

Public Works, and City Administration during inclement

weather events and emergency situations by providing

road repairs, debris removal, flood control and other tasks

related to roadway safety, while ensuring the safety of all

responders.

Physically fit

Medical evaluation

Mobilize within one hour

Improvise

Long hours

Function safely

Safe working practices and

procedures

Communicate orally and in

writing.

STRIKE Team Members

Must be able to maintain a working knowledge of

Team structures

Operating procedures

Safety practices

Terminology

Communication protocols

Knowledge of all STRIKE Team equipment.

Must be able to understand the needs of and provide support to their counterparts with

STRIKE Team specific operations

Techniques

Application of tools and equipment

Must be able to be

Flexible

Improvise

Share Information

Resolve Conflicts

Problem Solve

Must have a safe

work history.

Must not have received any disciplinary action greater than a written reprimand in the last two years.

Incident Commander

1 Fire & Rescue Employee

Vehicle Operator

1 Public Works Employee

Equipment Operator

1 Public Works Employee

Scene Security Officer

1 Police Employee

7 teams of 4 City employees Two assigned locations:

North Public Safety Center

Kings Fork Public Safety Center (EOC)

Team Leader (Fire): Primary for all communications Leads all tasks assigned by the EOC Conduct inspections of the Ready Equipment with the

Scene Security Officer Make STOP OPERATIONS decisions Primary medical assistance for the STRIKE Team Secondary Team Vehicle or Equipment Operator Ensures the inventory of the first aid supplies onboard

the Team Vehicle Completes the Activity Log (ICS Form 214) at the

completion of each deployment

Scene Security Officer (Police): Primary law enforcement and scene security during

operations as necessary

Assist the Team Leader with Ready Equipment inspections

Assists with STOP OPERATIONS decisions

Secondary for all communications

Back-up Team Vehicle Operator or Equipment Operator

Ensures the inventory of the first aid supplies onboard the Team Vehicle

Ensures the security of equipment and personnel during operations

Vehicle Operator (Public Works): Ensures the Team Vehicle and Ready Equipment

inspections prior to and after use

Primary driver and Vehicle operator of the Team Vehicle

One of two primary Equipment Operators

Assists the Equipment Operator in ensuring that all Ready Equipment is available and in good operating condition and placed onboard the Team Vehicle at Activation

Equipment Operator (Public Works):

One of two primary Equipment Operators

Assists the Vehicle Operator in ensuring the Team Vehicle and Ready Equipment inspections prior to and after use

Ensures all Ready Equipment is available and in good operating condition and placed onboard the Team Vehicle at Activation

Secondary Vehicle Operator and driver

One vehicle at each Public Safety Center

Capable of being safely driven in hazardous

conditions

Winch for pulling debris

Enhanced exterior lighting

Multiple communication systems

Side access storage bins

Enhanced first aid kit

Two gasoline powered chain saws

Fuel, oil, spare chains for chain saws

One hydraulic powered chain saw

Two fifty foot lengths of ½ inch

static kernmatle rope

LED flares for traffic control, waterproof, crushproof Two nylon straps, 25’ rated at 10,000 lb. capacity with shackle

fittings on opposing ends. Two chains, 25’ lengths, rated at 10,000 lb. capacity with “J-hook”

fittings on both ends. Six water inflatable flood control dams, 50’ long with hoses and

fittings. Hydraulic high flow water pump for inflation of flood control

dams and removal of flood waters.

Activation

Level 1 – Full Activation of the City’s EOC

Level Incident Description

1 (full)

• Major Incidents • Multiple sites • Regional Disaster

• Multiple Agencies Involved • Extensive Evacuations • Resource Support Required

As directed by

▪ City Manager

▪ Emergency Management Coordinator

▪ Director of Public Works

Training

Exercises

Coordination

Activation Each Team Member is expected to

▪ arrive at their respective base assignment ▪ fully equipped at the time prescribed ▪ When not deployed, remain at their respective base of

operations.

STRIKE Team members will be provided bedding, shower facilities and meals at their respective base of operations for the duration of their activation.

Each Team Leader will be notified of the Activation of his/her respective STRIKE Team and they in turn shall notify each of their Team Members.

• EOC

• STIKE Team Leader on scene Issued by

• Unacceptable risk of injury or illness to a Team Member

• Wind speeds exceed 59 mph. When

• Return to base of operations

• Seek nearby safe shelter Team

Response

• Report the Team status to the EOC and the Public Works Operation Command Center • Ensure a full complement of supplies remain on the vehicle, and stand ready for further deployment.

Upon Return

Team Leader

Uniforms 2 sets (Shirt and Trousers) Utility Uniforms 1 set (Top and Bottom) thermal underwear Personal Protective Equipment 1 pair Steel Toed, Rubber Soled, Boots with

Metatarsal Guards

1 Hard hat – Standard

1 pair Safety Glasses

1 pair Leather Palm Work Gloves

1 pair Mechanics Gloves

1 each Chain Saw Helmet with Face Guard and Ear Protection

1 each Custom Traffic Safety Vest – High Visibility

1 set (Shirt and Trousers) Class 3 Reflective Outerwear

1 set (Jacket and Pants) Class 3 Reflective Rain Gear

1 Utility Tool (Leatherman) 1 Flash Light 1 Drinking Canteen 1 Head Lamp

Incident Command System Traffic Incident Management & Work Zones Weather Spotter Chain Saw Operation Team Building Ropes & Knots Vehicle Layout High Voltage Simulator

Goal:

Simulate a real deployment

Purpose:

Keep training current

Team Building

Define Roles

Evaluate

• Contractor fell high-risk trees within ROW Incident

• Teams deployed upon phone call to or by radio communication with PW Operation’s Dispatcher Dispatch

• Incident Commander evaluate the scene, plan actions

• Site Safety arrange traffic control

• Equipment Operator and Vehicle Operator gear up

Scene

Arrival

• Team clear roadway from debris / object(s)

• Debris / Object (s) left to the side Execution

• Team return for debriefing and exercise evaluation Return to Base

Scene Objective: Clear the Road Way

Evaluation Readiness Individual Roles Equipment Procedures Safety

▪ PPE ▪ Scene

Exercise Critique Form

• Manual

• SOP Planning

• Recruitment Organization

• Chainsaw

• ICS Training

• PPE

• Tools Equipping

• Field Exercises Exercising

• PPE

• Equipment Inventory

• Team Work

• Roles

• Communication

• Exercise Critique Form

Evaluating

• Additional Equipment

• Wedges and Sledge Hammers

• Log Rollers

• Roles

• Incident Commander

• Scene Safety

• Team Structure

• Vehicle as staffed unit

Taking Corrective

Action

Evaluate

Hazards

Operational Goals

Critical Infrastructure

Existing Resources

▪ Staff / Departments

▪ Equipment