public works role in emergency management presented by bob hartnett, deputy director of public works...
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PUBLIC WORKS ROLE INEMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
Presented by Bob Hartnett, Deputy Director of Public Works
City of Lee’s Summit, MO
Presentation Agenda
Hazard Mitigation - Risk Assessment Public Works
Resources First Responders Responsibilities
Case Studies Regional State Federal Your Resources Conclusion
Public Works - Hazard Mitigation & Risk Assessment
Natural HazardsSevere ThunderstormTornado/MicroburstFlash FloodWinter Storm DroughtHeat WaveWild FiresDam Failure
Man-Made Disasters
Terrorist attackPublic shootingPublic health crisisEnvironmental
disasterMajor structural
failure
Public Works Resources
Governmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Departmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Mutual Aid Agreements (MARC)Plan Bulldozer (HCA)State Emergency Management Agency
(SEMA/KEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Public Works as First Responders
Increased recognition of the vital role of PW in response to natural and man-made disasters
PW provides manpower & equipment that allows for around the clock operations
FEMA regulations result in many PW employees become contract administrators providing oversight of private contractors
Public Works Responsibilities
Communication w/Incident Command and EOC
Mobilization of equipment & personnelTraffic controlDebris clearing & disposalProtection of city facilitiesStorm drainage clearance & repairInfrastructure damage assessments
Flooding - August 13, 1982
15 inches of rain that day10 inches fell in 2 hours beginning at
10:00pmWidespread flooding across all of Lee’s
Summit
Microburst - May 26, 1996
6-8 homes completely destroyed16-18 homes severely damagedAnother 30 homes with minor to moderate
damageMajor debris blocking numerous streets
preventing emergency access
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Microburst - May 26, 1996
Snowburst - October 22, 1996
Weather forecast for light precipitation Received 6-8 inches of heavy, wet snow
Unprepared due to lack of an accurate forecast
Downed trees and power linesRealized staffing was needed for extended
24 hour around the clock operationsHad to quickly issue press releases on what
residents could do with their brush4 weeks of cleanup
Snowburst - October 22, 1996
Rainburst - October 4, 1998
KC Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks game at Arrowhead Stadium
M-291, M-150, and Ward Road flooded and closed
Rain came in wavesEOC was activated after first waveDifficulty in getting support staff into workHigh level of concern about dam breachesPW staff had to work outside of their
normal job duties
Rainburst - October 4, 1998
Ice Storm - January 29, 2002
On January 28th, weather forecasters were predicting the possibility of an extremely heavy ice event.
Recognizing that PW would have the lead in this type of disaster, we called for a meeting with other City departmennts.
Precipitation begins and PW begins by treating the streets.
Several hours into the event the ice accumulation results in significant tree damage and power outages.
PW converts from a street treatment response to dealing with massive amounts of debris in the right-of-way.
Ice Storm - January 29, 2002
Sequence Open roadways Remove debris from roadways Remove debris from right-of-way Assist in the removal of debris from private property
The work was complicated by the potential of live downed power lines.
Never ever put your people at risk.
Ice Storm - January 29, 2002
Volume of debris was in excess of the capabilities of the PW dept and a private contractor was hired.
Due to FEMA regulations, many PW employees became contract administrators providing oversight of the private contractor.
In a 6 week period, PW was responsible for the removal and disposal of over 215,000 cubic yards of brush.
Natural HazardsSevere ThunderstormTornadoFlash FloodWinter Storm DroughtHeat WaveWild FiresDam Failure
Man-Made Disasters
Terrorist attackPublic shootingPublic health crisisEnvironmental
disasterMajor structural
failure
Natural HazardsSevere ThunderstormTornado/MicroburstFlash FloodWinter Storm DroughtHeat WaveWild FiresDam Failure
Man-Made Disasters
Terrorist attackPublic shootingPublic health crisisEnvironmental
disasterMajor structural
failure
What if the event is so large, you need help?
Public Works - Hazard Mitigation & Risk Assessment
Regional Response
Mutual Aid Agreement is coordinated thru MARC Includes:
Purpose and Scope Compensation Liability Workmen's Comp Activation
Plan Bulldozer Heavy Contractors Associated General Contractors
MARC
Regional Response - Mutual Aid
Johnson County Water 1
OlathePrairie VillageOverland ParkMissionLenexaFairwayBPUWestwoodLeawood
•North Kansas City• Belton• Liberty•Gladstone•Grain Valley•Harrisonville• Raymore• Independence• Lee’s Summit• Jackson County•Oak Grove• Blue Springs
Regional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
PreventionPrioritizationProtection of Life & PropertyProtection of Natural ResourcesEmergency ServicesStructural ProjectsPublic AwarenessCoordination & Collaboration
Regional Coordination
Mid-America Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue Committee (MARCER)
Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC)
MARC’s Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee (RHSCC)
Kansas City Disaster Medical TeamRegional Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Plan (RHMEPP)
What if the event is so large, you need MORE help?
State - SEMA/KEMA
At the first indication that the event is beyond regional capabilities, call the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA/KEMA) Additional manpower Additional resources Meals Housing Logistics
SEMA/KEMA is the first step in elevating an event to FEMA
State of Missouri Resources
State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
Missouri Department of Natural Resources HazMat Team (Environmental Emergency Response)
Missouri National Guard Missouri 7th Civil Support Team Homeland Emergency Response Force
Missouri Task Force 1 (Columbia, Mo.)Missouri Disaster Mortuary Operational
Response Team (DMORT)
State of Missouri Resources
Controlled by SEMA
Divided into regions based on Mo. Highway Patrol Regions
Lee’s Summit Fire Department coordinates Region A responses
State of Kansas Resources
Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) Divided into 6 areas (Northwest, Northcentral,
Northeast, Southwest, Southcentral & Southeast)Kansas Division of Emergency Management
Homeland Security Division Bureau of Public Health Preparedness
Kansas Dept. of Health & EnvironmentKansas Corporation CommissionKansas National Guard
State of Kansas Resources
Crisis CityTraining Venues Headquarters B
uilding Rail Venue Urban Village Agriculture and
Farm Safety Technical Rescu
e Tower Collapsed Struc
ture Aircraft Venue Pipeline Venue
Crisis City, located eight miles southwest of Salina KS, was developed in response to initiatives by former Governor Kathleen Sebelius and retired Adjutant General of Kansas, Major General Tod Bunting, in April 2007 initially to fill the need to enhance the State’s capability to defend against terrorism threats and respond to disasters and emergencies.
Joplin Tornado
EF 5 tornado Winds in excess of 200+ mphEstimated ¾ mile wide Destroyed nearly 30% of the townCut a 6 mile path thru the city7th Deadliest Tornado in
recorded history 159 Killed, 1,000 Injured
Joplin Tornado
Federal - FEMA
If the event is large enough, FEMA may request a Presidential declaration Federal assistance Public reimbursements Private low interest loans
FEMA rules and regulations are very cumbersome Overtime only paid for staff Documentation and more documentation Contract administration
Emergency Operations Resources
Your EOP - get a copy and read it!Catalogue your equipment & manpowerDetermine procedures for modifying local
purchasing policies when under State-of-Emergency
Mutual Aid Agreement and Plan Bulldozer Categorizes private sector equipment available to
augment local govt. capabilities
Emergency Operations Resources
Local Partner with your Fire Department to hold an emergency exercise Train your staff
APWA – Training materials in library Utilizing an Incident Command System for Public Works Debris Management in Emergency Situations
NIMS and ICS – Required for all PW Supervisors http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is100PWb.asp http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp
FEMA – nearly free training http://training.fema.gov/EMI/
Conclusion
Public Works plays a vital role in emergency management Emergency management is uniquely a
government function This is one area where we all must be
prepared to provide outstanding service to our communities
Questions & Discussion