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Use of Simulation/Exercise in Disaster Preparedness. Dr. Charles W. Beadling Central Asia Regional Health Security Conference 17-19 April 2012 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Overview:. Phases of Effective Disaster Response Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Preparedness - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Use of Simulation/Exercise in Disaster Preparedness
Dr. Charles W. BeadlingCentral Asia Regional Health Security Conference
17-19 April 2012Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Overview:Phases of Effective Disaster ResponseDisaster Risk Reduction, Disaster
PreparednessDisaster Preparedness CycleSimulation/Exercise as a Tool
PurposesTable TopLive
What are your main threats?
PrepareActions taken
before an incident:
Analyzing threats, risks
Risk reductionPlanningRehearsal (Exercise)Community
education
Disaster RiskDisaster Risk is frequently calculated as:
Risk = Hazard X Vulnerability
Hazard: threat; the frequency of potential adverse eventFrequency of a hurricane hitting Florida = 1.4
per yearVulnerability: likelihood of adverse outcomes
Concentrations of populations in flood plainsSocio-economic vulnerability, urbanization
Disaster Preparedness Reduces Disaster RiskMethods of risk
reductionPrevention
Transportation safetyIndustrial standards
Limit adverse effectsMitigation: Improve
structures in seismic area
Improve Disaster Preparedness
RespondFirst Responders
Fire, Police, MedicalOrder on chaos
CoordinationCommand structure
Decontamination?Chemical, Biological,
RadiologicalPersisting threats?
Secondary deviceSearch and rescue
RecoveryShort term – days to
weeksClean upEssential servicesPsychological support
Long term – months to yearsRebuild
PlanCollect and analyze
dataWhat crises have
occurred?What was the
result?Develop laws,
policies, plans and proceduresGeneral “all
hazards”Specific threatsNational, local
levels need to be aligned
Organize, Train and EquipOrganize
Leadership and teams
Triage, Treatment, Decontamination, Evacuation, etc.
Train: Individuals and teamsPerformance
standardsEquip: Depend on
size, roles
Exercises
Test plans – identify gaps
Improve proficiencyFamiliarize with
plansFamiliarize with
rolesAssess performanceValidate certification
ExercisesImprove
coordinationImprove
communicationIdentify risks for
reductionLow risk
environmentTable top exercisesLive exercises
Table Top ExercisesAdvantages:No need for equipmentNot effected by weatherTest plans for gapsGain experience with
roles and responsibilities
Practice coordination and communication
Those without experience learn from those with experience
Disadvantages:Lose effect of time &
spaceNo experience
operating equipmentRisk unrealistic
solutions
Live ExercisesAdvantages:More realistic
experienceExposure to
weather, terrainDisadvantages:ExpenseTime lost from workImpact of weather
Community involvementWorkplace exercises
Fire responseEvacuation
School drills – shelter, active shooter
Test emergency warning – sirens, radio/television announcements
City evacuation routes
Evaluate and ImproveReview actions after exercise
Were there situations not adequately covered in plan?
Was there adequate resources – protective equipment, food stocks?
Correct plans, resources, training as neededThere will be another opportunity – if it is a
real disaster, be ready!
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
A standardized methodology and terminology for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning
Policy & guidanceOnline training coursesTools & technologyTechnical assistance
https://hseep.dhs.gov/pages/1001_HSEEP7.aspx
Summary3 Phases to a disaster
Prepare, Respond, RecoverRisk = Hazard X VulnerabilityPreparedness Cycle: Plan
Organize, Train & Equip
Exercise
Evaluate & Improve
Summary: ExercisesTest plans – identify
gapsImprove proficiency
Familiarize with plans
Familiarize with roles
Assess performanceValidate certification
Improve coordination
Improve communication
Identify risks for reduction
Low risk environment
Table top exercisesLive exercises