Baltimore UASI

CapabilitiesAssessmentProcessNovember 21, 2013MADRALaurel, MD

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Introduction

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Steve Davis – Project Consultant, Baltimore Urban Area Strategic Planning Project Brian Bauer, Chair UASI Whole Community

Committee Tom McNeal, Chair UASI Recovery Committee

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What is UASI?

Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI = Waa-Cee) Homeland Security Grant Program intended to

enhance regional preparedness in major metropolitan areas

UASI supports regional collaboration and is meant to assist in the creation of regional systems for prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery

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The Baltimore UASI

The Baltimore Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) has managed over $80 million in federal grants since 2003

DHS places the Baltimore regionin the top 25% of urban areaswith respect to asset-based risk

Not only as a potential target forterrorist but as an entry point for staging activities

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National Capital Region

The NCR Urban Area is ranked 4th behind NYC, LA, and Chicago

Over $560 million since 2003 Obvious target based on

strategic and symbolic value The UAWG oversees

regional coordination and asecurity strategy to increasepreparedness.

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Maryland

The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) works with both the Baltimore and NCR UASIs as well as the rest of the State of Maryland enhance preparedness

Maryland Emergency Preparedness Program (MEPP).

Similar Strategy and THIRA process Works with Baltimore and NCR to

identify the preparedness needs andimplement projects to fill those gaps

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National PreparednessSystem

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Our Approach

Assess threats/hazards Base plans on the most severe:

– Review and estimate outcomes, impacts, and targets for all core capabilities

– Identify resource requirements– Identify shortfalls– Set priorities for improvement

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What is THIRA?

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)

THIRA is a risk-assessment process that: Helps the whole community identify and

understand likely vulnerabilities Reduces duplication of efforts by building on

risk assessment efforts already in place

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THIRA

FEMA Guidance uses a four step process

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State Preparedness Report (SPR)

SPR serves as a capability assessment

Uses a five point scale Rate POETE with and

without mutual aid Include gaps and recent

advancesNot assessed

(5) 100% Capable

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(1) No Capability 0%

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Planning Process

Stakeholder workshops to:Estimate outcomes, impacts, and targetsEstimate resource requirementsConduct a capabilities estimationPerform a gap analysis using SPRPrioritize capabilities to enhance

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Organizational Structure

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Special Operations (IM

T, U

S&R, H

azMat, TRT, M

MRS,

Health and M

edical (incl AFN)

Law Enforcem

ent Prevention and Protection

Emergency M

anagement

(Planning)

Public Information and

Outreach

Interoperable Technology (D

ata, Comm

s, Cyber,

Recovery

Whole Com

munity (LEPC,

CERN, Etc.)

Planning S S S P S S S S

Public Information and Warning S S S S P S S S

Operational Coordination S S S P S S S S

Forensics and Attribution P

Intelligence and Information Sharing P S S S S

Interdiction and Disruption P

Screening, Search, and Detection P

Access Control and Identity Verification P S S

Cybersecurity S P

Physical Protective Measures P S

Risk Management for Protection Programs and Activities P S S S

Supply Chain Integrity and Security P S

Community Resilience P S

Long-term Vulnerability Reduction P S

Risk and Disaster Resilience Assessment P S

Threats and Hazard Identification S S S P S S S SCritical Transportation P S

Environmental Response/Health and Safety S P S

Fatality Management Services S P S S S S

Infrastructure Systems (Response Focus) S P S

Mass Care Services S S P S

Mass Search and Rescue Operations P S

On-scene Security and Protection P S

Operational Communications S P S

Public and Private Services and Resources S P S S S

Public Health and Medical Services P S SSituational Assessment S S P S S S

HazMat (BUASI Capability to include CBRNE Detection, Response, and Decontamination)

P S S S S S

Fire Incident Response Support (BUASI Capability to include Firefighting, Rescue, Evacuation, etc.)

P S S S

SWAT (BUASI Capability for Special Weapons and Tactics response to terrorist and/or criminal threats)

P S S

Explosive Device Response (BUASI Capability for explosive device-related incident response and mitigation)

P S S S

Economic Recovery S P S

Health and Social Services S S P S

Housing S P S

Infrastructure Systems (Recovery Focus) S P S

Natural and Cultural Resources S P S

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Committees toCapabilities

Committees have responsibility for specific core capabilities

Assess respective capabilities

Identify gaps Prioritize improvements Sustain capabilities

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Threats and Hazards

These are those threats and hazards of the greatest concern for stressing the limits of our capabilities Hurricane Winter Storm Attack/CBRNE Cyber Attack Pandemic Nuclear Facilities

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Strategic Planning

Strategies are a requirement of the UASI Program These describe the mission, vision, goals and

objectives necessary to achieve increased capabilities

UASI stakeholders work to build the Strategy based on the THIRA and a Capabilities Assessment

The Strategy guides the implementation of the program and sets funding priorities

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Whole Community

A government-centric approach to emergency management is not enough

We must leverage all of the resources of our communities

Expect to see more of a focus on including the “whole community” in preparedness planning.

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Maryland Prepares

Maryland developed the “Maryland Prepares” App

The app provides important information and tools to help residents be more informed and prepared for emergency situations

Includes preparedness tips, alerts, “I’m Safe” and other tools

App Store and Google Play

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Maryland PSIP

Maryland developed Private Sector Integration Program (PSIP) to:– Incorporate the private sector into the

emergency management framework– Provide a voice to the business community – Increase information sharing between the

private and public sectors– Sign-up to receive alerts on weather, road

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Maryland OSPREY

OSPREY - Operational Situational Picture for Response to an Emergency

GIS maps will facilitate information sharing about current status of infrastructure

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Regional Integrated Trans- portation Information System

RITIS: UM CATT Lab Data sharing, dissemination, and archiving system .

Dashboard, and visual analytics that help agencies gain situational awareness, measure performance, and communicate information between agencies and to the public.

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Regional Integrated Trans- portation Information System

RITIS: Data sharing, dissemination, and archiving system .

Dashboard, and visual analytics that help agencies gain situational awareness, measure performance, and communicate information between agencies and to the public.

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Questions?

Web ResourcesUrban Areas: UrbanAreas.org

Baltimore UASI: Emergency.BaltimoreCity.gov

NCR: CapitalRegionUpdates.gov

Maryland Prepares/PSIS/OSPREY: MEMA.Maryland.gov

RITIS: CATTLab.umd.edu

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