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Answer the following discussion board questions in DEPTH and DETAILS and USE reliable updated resources and references:1) After reading an emergency operations plan of your choosing (Attached) identify and list five (5) instances where special needs populations are included in the planning process and another five (5) where they have been overlooked.2) Utilizing the lists generated above, start thinking about the groups within the community that could be called upon to assist with including different segments of the special needs population. What resources do they possess? What conflicts may arise? ***Answer each questions in details ***APA sitation style***Use only updated resources city_of_philadelphia_emergency_operations_plan__without_promulgation_letter_.docx.pdf Unformatted Attachment Preview City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Emergency Operations Plan City of Philadelphia Emergency Operations Plan Office of Emergency Management City of Philadelphia 1 June 2015 Table of Contents 1.0: PURPOSE AND SCOPE ...................................................................... 3 2.0: SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS ....................................................... 4 2.1: Situation ................................................................................................................ 4 Philadelphia Hazard Vulnerability & Risk Assessment ......................................................... 4 Natural Environment ............................................................................................................. 5 Built Environment .................................................................................................................. 5 Social Environment ............................................................................................................... 6 2.2: Planning Assumptions .......................................................................................... 7 3.0: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS .............................................................. 8 3.1: Emergency Management Doctrine ....................................................................... 9 3.2 The Role of Individuals and Organizations .......................................................... 11 3.3: The Role of the Office of Emergency Management ............................................ 12 OEM Programs ................................................................................................................... 12 OEM Program Implementation............................................................................................ 12 OEM Operations Support .................................................................................................... 15 Emergency Management Council ....................................................................................... 15 Program Strategy ................................................................................................................ 15 Program Evaluation............................................................................................................. 15 3.4: Incident Management Field Operations .............................................................. 17 Incident Command .............................................................................................................. 18 Unified Command ............................................................................................................... 19 Command Staff ................................................................................................................... 19 Public Safety Policy Group.................................................................................................. 20 General Staff ....................................................................................................................... 20 3.5: Interagency Coordination and Support ............................................................... 21 Executive Coordination ....................................................................................................... 21 Emergency Operations Center............................................................................................ 21 EOC Organization and Management .................................................................................. 22 1 City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan EOC Operations Section and Emergency Support Function/Recovery Support Function Structure.............................................................................................................................. 26 3.6: Intergovernmental Coordination and Resource Support ..................................... 31 3.7: Emergency and Disaster Declarations ................................................................ 34 Levels of Government ......................................................................................................... 34 Municipal State of Emergency ............................................................................................ 34 State Declaration of Disaster Emergency ........................................................................... 34 Federal Disaster Declarations ............................................................................................. 36 3.8: Continuity of Government ................................................................................... 37 Mayor .................................................................................................................................. 37 Appointive Offices ............................................................................................................... 37 Command and Control ........................................................................................................ 37 3.9: Citywide Continuity of Operations Program ........................................................ 38 City Departments/Agencies/Offices .................................................................................... 38 Preservation of Records...................................................................................................... 38 4.0: PLAN REQUIREMENTS, MAINTENANCE, AND DISTRIBUTION ..... 39 Plan Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 39 Enforceability....................................................................................................................... 39 Execution ............................................................................................................................ 39 Distribution .......................................................................................................................... 39 5.0: APPENDICES ..................................................................................... 40 5.1: APPENDIX A: AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES .......................................... 41 5.2: APPENDIX B: DEFINITIONS AND GLOSSARY ................................................ 42 5.3: APPENDIX C: SELECTED ACRONYMS ........................................................... 46 2 City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Emergency Operations Plan The City of Philadelphia’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) establishes the doctrine and principles for the City of Philadelphia’s emergency management program. This foundational document describes how City government organizes and acts to protect lives and property in the event of emergencies and disasters. The EOP details policies and procedures applicable to the management of all-hazard events to include natural disasters, accidents, and terrorist or significant criminal incidents. The scope of the plan extends from pre-incident preparedness, prevention, and mitigation, to response and recovery activities. This plan is applicable to all organizations acting for or on behalf of the City of Philadelphia and is consistent with state and national emergency management statutes, plans, systems, and principles. The EOP serves as the base plan through which the City’s portfolio of hazard-specific and functional plans are activated and executed. The EOP outlines broader concepts, organizational structures, and general rules and regulations. Hazard-specific and functional plans describe agency roles and responsibilities, operational strategies, resource availability, and applicable procedures in more detail. The objectives of the emergency management program established in this document are to:     Include all members of the community in individual and community preparedness and planning activities and empower them to be active participants in the City’s emergency management program Define roles and responsibilities for key decision makers, departments, and agencies pertaining to emergency management Establish uniform, scalable, and consistent citywide policies and procedures for the management of incidents in accordance with the National Incident Management System and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Emergency Operations Plan Ensure the continuity of municipal government and ongoing performance of essential functions and other critical city services 3 1.0: PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.0: PURPOSE AND SCOPE City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan 2.0: SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS 2.0: SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS 2.1: Situation Regional threats and hazards drive and focus the City’s emergency management program. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) leads an all-hazards emergency management program and conducts assessment processes to develop and continuously update the region’s risk profile. The City’s risk profile then informs the development of hazard-specific and functional plans, policies, procedures, training and exercise priorities, and resourcing decisions. On-going risk assessment initiatives include the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan revision cycle, the Asset Classification and Assessment Program, and the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) planning process. The Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan assesses the broadest possible spectrum of hazards relevant to the Philadelphia region and develops mitigation strategies to reduce the consequence of disasters. The Asset Classification and Assessment Program assesses the threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences associated with critical infrastructure sites to identify opportunities to better protect them, make them more resilient, and share responserelevant information directly with first responders. Other, customized risk assessment processes evaluate the relative risks associated with particular special events and city facilities. The THIRA provides a definitive assessment of Philadelphia’s risk profile and incorporates information from the preceding risk analyses to guide the emergency management program’s priorities. Philadelphia Hazard Vulnerability & Risk Assessment The Philadelphia Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) region analyzes the major threats and hazards that affect the region on an annual basis. The THIRA identifies threats and hazards that pose significant risk to the City and are of particular concern to public safety officials as a result of likelihood and consequence calculations. By preparing for these relatively more likely and consequential hazards, the City is also effectively preparing to address more remote hazards through the development of capabilities that can be leveraged and adapted, as needed. The THIRA hazards are divided into three categories: natural, technological, and human-caused. This list informs planning efforts within the City. 4 City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan Hazard Type Definition Primary Hazards Natural Technological Human-caused Resulting from acts of nature Involves accidents or the failures of systems and structures Caused by the intentional actions of an adversary  Active Shooter  Improvised Explosive Devices (vehicle borne and smallerscale)  Tropical Cyclone  Snow/Ice Storms  Hazardous Material Spill  Bridge or Structure Collapse This plan will summarize key findings related to Philadelphia’s risk profile as a function of the natural, built, and social environments. Natural Environment The City of Philadelphia covers 134 square miles of land and is located in the southeastern region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The area encompasses a variety of major waterways including the Delaware River, Schuylkill River, Wissahickon Creek, Pennypack Creek, Frankford Creek, Poquessing Creek, and Cobbs Creek. The city experiences an average annual temperature of 64°F, with average temperatures varying from 40°F in January to 87°F in July. The highest temperature on record was 106 °F in August 1918 and lowest temperature on record was -11°F in February 1934. The climate and proximity to multiple bodies of water pose a risk for various hazards including winter storms, tropical storms, and flooding. The possibilities of climate change suggest that the region’s natural environment may become incrementally more extreme with consequences ranging from more frequent and significant precipitation events, extreme temperatures, and sea level rise. Built Environment The infrastructure within the city is extensive and includes 2,575 miles of streets, a major port, three major railroads, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) regional transit systems, two airports, more than 320 bridges (including four interstate bridges), 30 hospitals, numerous higher learning institutions, and one of the greatest concentrations of cultural institutions in the world. Philadelphia’s extensive infrastructure and economic activity subject the City to risks associated with technological hazards. Like any urban area, there is the potential for commercial, industrial, and transportation accidents. In addition to the risks associated with unintentional acts and accidents, critical infrastructure and high-profile sites across the city may be targeted by terrorist or criminal actors. 5 2.0: SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS Table A: THIRA Hazards by Type City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan 2.0: SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS Social Environment Philadelphia is home to more than 1.5 million people residing in an estimated 580,000 households. The City’s residents are ethnically and culturally diverse. Over 20 percent of the population is under the age of 18 and approximately 12 percent are over the age of 65. Median household income is $37,000 per year and 27 percent of persons live below the poverty level. Philadelphia is densely populated with over 11,000 residents per square mile relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of 283 residents per square mile. One-third of the City’s residents live in multi-unit structures. Philadelphia is also home to over 26,000 private businesses. Major sectors of the regional economy include trade, transportation and utilities, educational institutions, health and social services, professional and business services, manufacturing, and leisure and hospitality services. Philadelphia’s large and diverse population includes a variety of individuals who may require additional assistance in the event of an emergency. Individuals in need of additional response assistance may include:         People with disabilities People who live in institutionalized settings Older adults Children People from diverse cultures People with limited English proficiency Non-English speaking Transportation disadvantaged The 2013 American Community Survey highlights the presence of individuals with many of these characteristics, each of which must be accounted for in planning and preparedness activities. In Philadelphia, one in six adults reports some kind of disability, an estimated 10 percent of Philadelphians speak English less than “very well,” and an estimated 19 percent of Philadelphia workers do not have access to a private vehicle. 6 City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan 1. An emergency or disaster may occur in Philadelphia at any time and without warning. 2. Individuals are responsible for taking reasonable measures to ensure their own preparedness, consistent with their means and abilities. 3. A majority of individuals will not be sufficiently prepared in the event of disaster and will require life-saving and life-sustaining assistance. 4. At least 20\% of Philadelphians may experience access and functional needs during a disaster. 5. Every City department, agency, and office is responsible for ensuring that the emergency services it provides are accessible to all members of the community. 6. Each department or agency will develop internal operating procedures or similar guidelines to ensure that responsibilities assigned in the EOP and citywide functional and hazard-specific plans are executed. 7 2.0: SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS 2.2: Planning Assumptions City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan 3.0: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS 3.0: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Incident management requires the City of Philadelphia to coordinate with many government, non-government, and private sector organizations. This concept of operations describes doctrine, coordination structures and processes, and roles and responsibilities related to emergency management, including:          Emergency Management Doctrine The Role of Individuals and Organizations The Role of the Office of Emergency Management Incident Management Field Operations Interagency Coordination and Support Intergovernmental Coordination and Resource Support Emergency and Disaster Declarations Continuity of Government Continuity of Operations of City Services 8 City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Emergency Operations Plan The City of Philadelphia’s emergency management program is premised on a shared vision and shared responsibilities. Our vision is to create a prepared and resilient Philadelphia. This vision is realized through the combined efforts of government, non-governmental organizations, and members of the community. OEM coordinates these efforts through the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of a comprehensive emergency management program. The program is supported by risk assessment and consultative and strategic planning processes led by OEM and informed by the priorities listed below. Organizational and programmatic goals are elaborated in greater detail in the Emergency Management Strategic Plan and operational goals are specified in various hazard-specific and functional plans. Preparedness Priorities 1. Conduct regular threat and hazard assessments to identify and assess risk 2. Build and sustain capabilities to address risk in a strategic way 3. Develop and maintain operational and scalable plans and procedures 4. Establish and maintain systems, structures, and processes to support emergency operations 5. Promote personal and organizational preparedness among all members of the community Response Priorities 1. Protect the life-safety of emergency responders and the general public 2. Stabilize the incident 3. Minimize damage to property and the environment 4. Provide timely and accurate information to the public 5. Coordinate response operations to maximize capability and minimize duplication Recovery Priorities Short-term Priorities 1. Address health and welfare needs 2. Provide accessible sheltering for all affected individuals 3. Initiate damage assessment and debris removal activities 4. Engage in public information and community relations activities 5. Restore essential public facilities, infrastructure, and services 6. Restore utility and transportation services 7. Coordinate federal disaster assistance programs 9 3.0: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS 3.1: Emergency Management Doctrine City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Emergency Operations Plan 3.0: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Long-term Priorities 1. Initiate housing plans for those displaced 2. Redevelop and revitalize damaged areas 3. Rebuild social, economic, and educational systems 4. Address recovery needs across sectors of the economy ... Purchase answer to see full attachment