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NIMS Compliance Assistance Support Tool
(NIMSCAST)
Preparing Texas Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Purpose
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Provide an overview of NIMS Compliance
Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST) features
and capability.
Review current participation by States and
Territories, Locals, and Tribal Nations
Audit guidance
NIMSCAST Overview
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Enables State, Local, and Tribal jurisdictions to self-assess
Timeline:1/2005: Initial NIMSCAST software released
4/2007: FY2007 - 29 Implementation Objectives
6/2008: FY2008 - 27 Implementation Objectives
4/2009: FY2009 - 28 Implementation Objectives
Current NIMSCAST
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NIMSCAST is currently available on the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/nimscast.
NIMSCAST Architecture
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Accounts are Jurisdiction BasedAssessment Data is tied to Account, not the user
Users can be removed and reassignedData remains in system
Hierarchical Account Organization FEMA Region State COG County City Department or Organization
NIMSCAST Permission
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Permission defines relationship to accountAdministrator
Adds, Edits, Deletes user permissions; controls access
Rolls-up assessments Creates Sub accounts Saves/edits response to questions
NIMSCAST Permission Cont….
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Permission defines relationship to account
Standard- Saves/Edits response questionsRead Only - view assessments response via reportsRead Only with Inheritance - on hierarchy starting at account granted
Sample Implementation Activity
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User e-mail address acts as unique ID
NIMSCAST Assessment
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AssessmentsSummary/Comprehensive Corrective Action PlansImplementation Objective Progress
Surviving an Audit
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First DON’T PANIC we are here for you!
Next review the NIMSCAST audit Toolkit.This Toolkit contains everything you will need to survive your audit.
This toolkit provides planning guidance that can be incorporated into existing NIMS implementation plans to meet NIMS and NIMSCAST regulations.
This toolkit is designed to provide emergency management professionals basic information about NIMS implementation and compliance.
The Checklist
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Adoption Planning Training Exercise Communications Information Management Resource Management Incident Command System Multi-Agency Coordination Public Information System
The Checklist
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Adoption
Adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Designate and maintain a single point of contact Ensure that Federal Preparedness Awards to State/Local Departments/Agencies support all required NIMS compliance objectives Audit agencies and review organizations should routinely include NIMS compliance requirements in all audits
The Checklist
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Planning
Revise and update plans
Participate in and promote interagency mutual-aid and assistance agreements
Include preparedness organizations and elected and appointed officials in the development of emergency operations plans
Make sure functional needs and whole community information is covered in all plans
The Checklist
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Training Complete Awareness Training courses IS-700: NIMS: An Introduction, ICS-100 Introduction to ICS, ICS-200 Complete Intermediate ICS 300 course or equivalent, for all appropriate mid-management personnel Complete the Advanced ICS 400 course or equivalent, for all appropriate senior level personnel Complete the Awareness IS-800.B: National Response Framework Training records are on file of all training
NIMS Training
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The Checklist
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Exercise
Incorporate NIMS/ICS into internal and external local, regional, and state emergency management training and exercises Plan for and/or participate in an all-hazards exercise program Plan for and/or participate in an all-hazards exercise program Incorporate corrective actions Records are on file of all exercises with corrective action plans
The Checklist
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Communications Information Management
Apply common and consistent terminology Utilize systems, tools, and processes to present consistent and accurate information
The Checklist
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Resource Management Inventory response assets to conform to NIMS National Resource Typing Definitions
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/
Ensure interoperability
Utilize response asset inventory for intrastate/interstate mutual aid requests
Credentialing
The Checklist
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Resource Management
Resource Management
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Resource TypingResource typing is categorizing, by capability, the resources requested, deployed, and used in incidents. Measurable standards identifying resource capabilities and performance levels serve as the basis for categories. Resource users at all levels use these standards to identify and inventory resources. Resource kinds may be divided into subcategories to define more precisely the capabilities needed to meet specific requirements.Tier 1 Resource Typing Definitions:Animal Health Emergency [5/05] (PDF 1.8MB, TXT 20KB)Emergency Medical Services (EMS) [3/09] (PDF 2.0MB, TXT 43KB)Fire and Hazardous Materials [7/05] (PDF 192KB, TXT 37KB)Incident Management (IM) [7/05] (PDF 2MB, TXT 56KB)Law Enforcement [7/07] (PDF 291KB, TXT 37KB)Mass Care (Coming Soon)Medical and Public Health [3/08] (PDF 462KB, TXT 29KB)Pathfinder Task Forces [5/07] (PDF 31KB, TXT 6KB)Public Works (PW) [5/05] (PDF 2.8MB, TXT 101KB)Search and Rescue (SAR) [11/05] (PDF 235KB, TXT 66KB)
Resource Management
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The Checklist
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ICS
Manage all incidents/ planned events in accordance with ICS organizational structures, doctrine and procedures.
The Checklist
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Multi-Agency Coordination
Coordinate and support emergency management and incident response objectives through the development and use of integrated MACS
The Checklist
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Public Information Systems
Institutionalize, within the framework of ICS, Public Information and Joint Information Ensure that Public Information procedures and processes can gather, verify, coordinate, and disseminate information during an incident/planned event.
NIMSCAST POC
Texas Division of Emergency Management
NIMSCAST Point of Contact
Melanie Moss – Planner [email protected]
Gabriela Stermolle– Planner [email protected]
Questions?
Preparing Texas Today for Tomorrow’s Challenges