2008 Urban Area Security Initiative Tri-County Urban Area ......review and assessment of the Tri-County Urban Area’s strategies to ensure planning, organization, equipment, training

2008 Urban Area Security Initiative

Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy

For Douglas, Sarpy, Washington Counties Nebraska

City of Omaha

Mike Fahey, Mayor 1819 Farnam Street, Ste 300

Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Ph: 402-444-5005 Fax: 402-444-6059

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX OF TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA GOALS .................................................................. ii

I. PURPOSE VISION, FOCUS AND COORDIANTION ........................................ ... 1 A. PURPOSE ....................................................................................................... 1 B. VISION ............................................................................................................. 1 C. FOCUS ............................................................................................................ 2 D. COORDINATION ............................................................................................. 3 E. EFFORT ........................................................................................................... 4 F. DESCRIPTION OF JURISDICTIONS .............................................................. 4 G. REGIONALIZATION AND MUTUAL AID ......................................................... 5

II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STEPS .................................... 5 III. EVALUATION PLAN .......................................................................................... 33

A. POLICIES, PLANS AND PROCEDURES ...................................................... 33 B. MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE PERSONNEL ROLES AND TRAINING NEEDS ..... 34 C. GAPS IN RESOURCES ................................................................................. 35 D. OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO ANY

HAZARD, INCLUDING A CBRNE INCIDENT ................................................ 36 E. IMPROVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCIES PERFORMANCE ......... 37

IV. STRATEGY UPDATE SUMMARY ...................................................................... 37 A. INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................... 37 B. CBRNE DETECTION ..................................................................................... 38 C. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ............................................. 38

ATTACHMENT A - POPULATION STATISTICS ................................................................. 39 ATTACHMENT B – TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA TARGET CAPABILITIES ...................... 40 ATTACHMENT C – LIST OF ACRONYMNS ....................................................................... 42

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INDEX OF TRI COUNTY URBAN AREA GOALS

GOAL NUMBER GOAL PAGE

1.0 (Response) Emergency Operations Plans will be used as the basis for planning, training and exercise activities at the local and regional level.

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2.0 (Response) Develop and implement a regional comprehensive, progressive planning, exercise and training program.

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3.0 (Response) Develop a comprehensive training program to support the regional exercise and planning process

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4.0 (Response) All participants in the Tri-County Urban Area will have a comprehensive coordinated plan to improve regional interoperable communications by designing and constructing a 700/800 MHz public safety communications system, to include computer aided dispatch, mobile data capabilities and automated vehicle locator (AVL) with regional and possibly statewide application.

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5.0 (Prevention/Response) Establish a Tri-County Urban Area emergency notification system, such as a smart messaging alert system, and process for first responders, appropriate public/private officials and support agencies.

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6.0 (Response) Enhance the capabilities of the Tri-County Specialized Teams to respond regionally to all-hazards incidents, including CBRNE incidents or acts of terrorism. These teams include: Bomb Squad, OMMRS, HAZMAT Teams, Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, Air Support Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Evidence Collection Team, (SWAT), River Response Teams, and Public Health Emergency Response Team.

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7.0 (Response) Improve the capability and capacity of emergency responders to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism by utilizing public safety responders and combined local jurisdiction public, private and non-profit entities.

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8.0 (Prevention) Develop and manage a Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource (CI/KR) site protection program to detect, plan for, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies and incidents of national significance. CI/KR identification, prioritization and protection will be consistent with the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP).

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9.0 (Prevention/Response/Recovery) Provide a comprehensive standardized GIS data/mapping system in the Tri-County Urban Area to enhance threat identification and to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism.

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GOAL NUMBER GOAL PAGE

10.0 (Prevention) Protect Tri-county area networks and enhance capabilities that defend and reduce cyber-associated risk

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11.0 (Recovery) Provide for Tri-County Urban Area disaster recovery/government continuance following incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance

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12.0 (Prevention/Response) Enhance the capabilities of health care (HC) and public health (PH) agencies to have an integrated response to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism in the Tri-County Urban Area through assessment, planning, enhanced communication and coordinated education and training.

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13.0 (Prevention/Recovery) Increase awareness of threats to the agro-business industry and to enhance the capability and capacity to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance, including CBRNE agro-terrorism in the Tri-County Urban Area.

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14.0 (Prevention/Response/Recovery): Encourage participation of solicited and unsolicited citizen volunteers in all aspects of the Homeland Security Strategy.

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15.0 (Detect/Prevent/Protect/Respond/Recover Develop a regional fusion process for terrorism related intelligence information. This will be accomplished by standing up a Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEW) identified as the Omaha Metropolitan Area TEW. The TEW will have a regional focus to include not only the original three county UASI area, but also to include Pottawattamie county in Iowa which is only separated from the metro Omaha area by the Missouri river.

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16.0 (Protect/Respond/Recover) Strengthen Medical Surge Capacity and Mass Prophylaxis Capabilities in the Tri-County UASI area

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Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy Douglas, Sarpy, Washington Counties, Nebraska

Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) I. PURPOSE, VISION, FOCUS AND COORDINATION

A. PURPOSE

This Tri County Urban Area UASI strategy will identify a deliberate path to enhance regional capacity and capability to plan for and respond to acts of terrorism or community disasters by working in collaboration with local, regional, state and federal partners. Additionally, this revision will more closely align the Strategy to the revised National Preparedness Guidelines, National Priorities, and the Nebraska Homeland Security Strategy. This is an exceedingly complex mission that requires coordination, cooperation, and a focused effort from the entire region. Implementation of this Strategy will assist local agencies’ personnel and other stakeholders to mitigate large-scale events while responding quickly and effectively to limit the loss of life and property. This Strategy will serve as a guide for the Tri-County Urban Area to acquire, implement, and manage resources from local, regional, and private agencies. It will remain a dynamic document and continue to expand in scope and detail as we move forward with our regional partners. The Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy identifies the goals and objectives that will enable the realization of our vision through coordinated training, exercises, equipment acquisition, and technical assistance ensuring the urban area’s capabilities and capacity to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats of terrorism, disasters, and community emergencies through an all-hazards inclusive approach. The Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy requires coordination, cooperation, and focused efforts from the area’s citizens, local, state and federal government, as well as the private and non-profit sectors.

B. VISION

The Tri-County Urban Area will employ a broad-based, all-hazards approach to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies and incidents of national significance. A proactive rapid response force will be utilized that integrates informed community members and organizations. The response force will be capable of executing coordinated efforts to reduce the vulnerability of people and communities in the Tri-County area.

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C. FOCUS

The focus of the Tri-County Urban Area is to develop and improve capabilities to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance by enhancing: • Interoperability across functions and jurisdictional lines

• Use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) • Multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional training and exercising

• Specialty response teams to include the Bomb Squad, Omaha Metropolitan

Medical Response System (OMMRS), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Teams, Citizens Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corp, Air Support Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Evidence Collection Team, Tactical Teams (SWAT), River Response Teams and Public Health Emergency Response Team

• Involvement with the private sector

• Continuity of operations

• Use of existing, or development of new, inter-local and mutual aid

agreements • Protection of critical infrastructures

In addition, the Tri-County Urban Area will:

• Adopt goals and objectives that are consistent with and support the State of

Nebraska’s Homeland Security Strategy and the National Priorities.

• Employ a broad-based, all-hazards approach to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters community emergencies and incidents of national significance. The approach will focus on a continual progressive review and assessment of the Tri-County Urban Area’s strategies to ensure planning, organization, equipment, training and exercises support the State of Nebraska’s Homeland Security Strategy and the National Priority to strengthen Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) planning, detection, response, and decontamination capabilities.


• The Tri-County Urban Area will develop and implement a region-wide interoperable communications system.

The Tri-County Urban Area will strive to leverage all available funding and

resources from multiple sources to maximize preparedness and response levels.

D. COORDINATION

The Tri-County Urban Area has designated the Tri-County Urban Area Working Group (Working Group) as the urban area advisory committee. Donald W. Thorson, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City of Omaha, has been designated as the Point of Contact (POC) for the UASI Program. The Working Group is responsible for the development of the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy and will be the decision-making authority overseeing the implementation of the homeland security strategic initiatives. The Working Group members include the Directors of first responder and homeland security discipline departments and/or agencies that represent each county (Douglas, Sarpy, Washington). The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) UASI Program Manager is an advisory member of the Working Group providing guidance in the development of our strategic direction.

The Tri-County homeland security disciplines are defined as:

• Law Enforcement - representing both urban and rural law enforcement • Fire - representing both urban and rural fire

• Emergency Management

• 911 Communications

• Public Works

• Public Health

• Nonprofit/Public and Business Entities

• Geospatial

• Cyber Security

• Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources (CI/KR)


The Working Group has established Tri-County discipline driven Subcommittees that have met, communicated and contributed recommendations from each discipline to develop the Tri-County Homeland Security strategic direction. The Tri-County homeland security disciplines are represented on the Working Group and are voting members. It is important to note that input has also been accepted from interested parties, and both Subcommittees and the Working Group meetings are conducted in an open format. Tri-County Homeland Security disciplines are represented by departments and/or agencies supporting the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. Those agencies include: Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Health (PH), Citizen Corps Councils- Citizen Volunteers, Transportation, OMMRS, Local Government, Public Works, Various Non Profit and Public Entities, Airport Authority and Public Safety Communications. These departments/agencies perform many of the functional aspects of the strategy and project management. The City of Omaha will be fiscally responsible for the federal funds and is the final approving authority for the expenditure of the grant funds. The Working Group will work with NEMA to coordinate resources to effectively enhance our capacity to plan for, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats of terrorism, disasters, and community emergencies. The Tri-County Urban Area Strategy supports the State of Nebraska’s Homeland Security Strategy and the National Priorities. The Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy will be submitted to NEMA for review prior to being submitted to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

E. EFFORT

The Working Group is a multidisciplinary working group developed to guide the strategy development process and is comprised of local Tri-County departments and agencies. Each agency/discipline represented is committed to the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. The combined vision reflects the intent to enhance our capacity to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats of terrorism, disasters, and community emergencies.

F. DESCRIPTION OF JURISDICTIONS

The Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy initiative encompasses Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington Counties and all cities, villages and



incorporated jurisdictions. This geographic area is located in Eastern Nebraska and covers 962 square miles with a total population of 664,131. • Douglas County has a population of 407,416 people, and covers 331 square

miles and seven jurisdictions.

• Sarpy County has a population of 146,756 people who live within 241 square miles and five jurisdictions.

• Washington County has a population of 19,959 people who live within 390

square miles and six jurisdictions.

G. REGIONALIZATION AND MUTUAL AID

Historically, the Tri-County Urban Area has stressed the concept of regionalization through prior State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) funding. Through Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with each jurisdiction represented, the Tri-County Urban Area Working Group recognizes that no one jurisdiction can provide all of the necessary resources that would be needed in order to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from major events, including a CBRNE incident, act of terrorism or a natural disaster. The Tri-County Urban Area UASI Strategy provides a regional approach to address the shortfalls within each jurisdiction; build communication, cooperation, and coordination within the emergency response community; and facilitate resource sharing among jurisdictions within the Tri-County Urban Area.

II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND IMPLEMENTATION STEPS

The goals objectives and implementation steps represented in the following table will guide the Tri-County Urban Area in its effort to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism.

GOAL 1.0

(Response) Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) will be used as the basis for planning, training and exercise activities at the local and regional level.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task

Objective Implementation Step State Goal Reference

Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Planning Com.A 2.3

Com.A 2.3.1

1.1 Use the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) to formulate a comprehensive and progressive planning, training and exercise program.

1.1.1 Conduct a local LEOP review. 1.1.2 Conduct LEOP orientations periodically for stakeholders. 1.1.3 Make necessary annual updates and submit to NEMA. 1.1.4 Complete a full revision of the LEOP every 5 years.

A.1 A.2

Paul Johnson

Ongoing

Training Planning Com.A 2.3.6.2

1.2 LEOPs will be used to identify training needs in the region.

1.2.1 Identify training needed to fulfill operational requirements. 1.2.2 Identify training resources to satisfy needs. 1.2.3 Schedule training. 1.2.4 Maintain records of training.

A.3 Paul Johnson

Ongoing

Exercise Planning ComA 3.1

1.3 Exercises will test plans, policies and procedures included in the LEOP.

1.3.1 Set exercise objectives based on the LEOP. 1.3.2 Conduct exercise to set objectives. 1.3.3 Evaluate achievement of exercise objectives.

A.4 Paul Johnson

Ongoing


GOAL 2.0 (Response) Develop and implement a regional comprehensive, progressive planning, exercise and training (PET) program.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Planning 2.1 Develop a Regional

Five (5) Year Comprehensive, PET Plan to include all Planning, exercise and training events being planned for that period.

2.1.1 Develop a regional 5 Year Plan for PET activities. 2.1.2 Review and update the 5 year plan annually. 2.1.3 Develop Seminars, Tabletops, Drills, Workshops, Functional

and Full Scale Exercises.

B.1 Paul Johnson

Ongoing

Organization Planning ComF 2.3.1

2.2 Maintain an active Regional Exercise Planning Team that is representative of the entire region to include MOU Cities and local response organizations.

2.2.1 All jurisdictions will participate in the development of a regional, multi-disciplinary exercise planning team.

2.2.2 Committee members will be charged with the task of developing the 5 Year Comprehensive, Progressive PET plan.

B.2 Paul Johnson

Ongoing

Equipment Critical Resource Logistics and Distribution

Res.B1a 1.2.1

2.3 Use the state assessment to identify regional equipment needs associated with the regional PET process.

2.3.1 Conduct an inventory of existing equipment in conjunction with the annual plan review.

2.3.2 Determine additional regional equipment and capability needs based on risk, threat assessments and lessons learned from the regional PET process

B.3 Paul Johnson

7/30/10

Exercise Planning Res.B1a 2.2.1

2.4 Demonstrate the capability of the regional exercise planning team to design, develop, conduct and evaluate exercises identified in the Regional 5 Year Comprehensive, Progressive PET plan.

2.4.1 Incorporate PET programs related to the vulnerabilities identified in the regional assessment.

2.4.2 Develop and implement a schedule for regional exercises.

B.4 Paul Johnson

7/30/10


GOAL 2.0

(Continued) (Response) Develop and implement a regional comprehensive, progressive planning, exercise and training (PET) program.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Exercise Community

Preparedness and Participation

Res.B1a 2.2.1

2.5 Demonstrate the ability to report all exercises using the Nebraska Emergency Management Exercise Reporting System (NEMERS) format.

2.5.1 Use the provided NEMERS form in documenting all exercise and training events throughout the year.

B.6 Paul Johnson

Ongoing


GOAL 3.0 (Response) Develop a comprehensive training program to support the regional exercise and planning process

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Community


ResB1e 2.1.2

3.1 Use the Preparedness Directive Program as the basis for individual and collective homeland security training. This training will be coordinated through NEMA.

3.1.1 Conduct an annual regional training needs assessment. 3.1.2 Submit regional request for training to NEMA.

C.1 Paul Johnson

Ongoing


GOAL 4.0 (Response) All participants in the Tri-County Urban Area will have a comprehensive coordinated plan to improve regional interoperable

communications by designing and constructing a 700/800 Megahertz (MHz) public safety communications system, to include computer aided dispatch, mobile data capabilities and automated vehicle locator (AVL) with regional and possibly statewide application.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Communications ResB1f

1.21 4.1 Periodically update all existing interoperable communication plans within the Tri-County Urban Area.

4.1.1 Assess existing communication systems plans. 4.1.2 Identify equipment and plan shortfalls. 4.1.3 Prioritize identified shortfalls.

D.2

Mark Conrey

Ongoing

Organization Communications ResB1f 1.2 4.2 Expand regional interoperability beyond UASI to include the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

4.2.1 Develop a MOU with regional public safety and private sector organizations for inclusion of their licensed frequencies.

4.2.2 Adjust communications protocols as the Tri-County Urban Area expands into the MSA.

4.2.3 Train incoming agencies to match the abilities of other users (as needed).

4.2.4 Include all participants in appropriate regularly scheduled exercises.

D.2 D.4 D.5

Mark Conrey

Ongoing

Equipment Communications Com.C 5

4.3 Identify equipment and applications that enhance interoperable communications throughout the UASI and MSA region (including Global Positioning Systems [GPS]) and funding needed to provide a interoperable communications system that integrates all jurisdictions.

4.3.1 Conduct an assessment of Tri-County Urban Area interoperable communication needs.

4.3.2 Determine and compare the existing public safety communication systems in conjunction with goals.

4.3.3 If needed, adapt, modify or purchase equipment to ensure interoperability.

4.3.4 Distribute and install equipment per agreements. 4.3.5 Train users on plans, procedures, and protocols within

three months of installation. 4.3.6 Leverage Grant and other funding sources to purchase

any needed equipment. 4.3.7 All functional and full scale exercises involving the Tri-

County Urban Area will include appropriate interoperable communications equipment.

D.1 D.1 D.2 D.2 D.4 D.1 D.5

Mark Conrey

Ongoing


GOAL 4.0

(Continued) (Response) All participants in the Tri-County Urban Area will have a comprehensive coordinated plan to improve regional interoperable communications by designing and constructing a 700/800 MHz public safety communications system, to include computer aided dispatch, mobile data capabilities and automated vehicle locator (AVL) with regional and possibly statewide application.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Training Communications Com.A 12

4.4 Develop a comprehensive, progressive training program for the Tri-County Urban Area to support the exercise and planning process. Assure that personnel have the necessary knowledge to adequately utilize communications technologies.

4.4.1 Develop and implement a local training program for all levels of users.

4.4.2 Design and conduct exercises that will incorporate interoperable communications, with emphasis on new equipment and applications.

D.4 D.5

Mark Conrey

Ongoing

Exercise Communications Com.A 12

4.5 Conduct training exercises to develop and improve interoperable communications among and between first responders and supporting agencies within the Tri-County Urban Area.

4.5.1 Implement drills and exercises in accordance with the calendar.

4.5.2 All drills and exercises will use NeHSEEP and DHS Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) protocol and will be conducted in accordance with HSEEP standards.

4.5.3 Incorporate the emergency notification system in all appropriate exercises.

4.5.4 All exercises will be reported using the NEMERS reporting system.

D.4 B.5 D.5 B.6

Mark Conrey Paul Johnson

Ongoing


GOAL 4.0

(Continued) (Response) All participants in the Tri-County Urban Area will have a comprehensive coordinated plan to improve regional interoperable communications by designing and constructing a 700/800 MHz public safety communications system, to include computer aided dispatch, mobile data capabilities and automated vehicle locator (AVL) with regional and possibly statewide application.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Equipment Communications Com.A 11

4.6 Implement a wide area network (WAN) capability with enough band width to connect government agencies together.

4.6.1 Procure and install the network 4.6.2 Develop MOUs with regional public safety and local

government organizations for inclusion in the network. 4.6.3 Implement a management structure for the WAN. 4.6.4 Develop protocols to ensure the security and integrity of

each agency’s information.

D D D D

Mark Conrey 6/30/2009


GOAL 5.0 (Prevention/Response) Establish a Tri-County Urban Area emergency notification system, such as a smart messaging alert system, and process

for first responders, appropriate public/private officials and support agencies. Solution

Area Target

Capability Universal

Task Objective Implementation Step State Goal

Reference Responsible

Party Target

Completion Date

Planning Intelligence And Information Sharing And Dissemination

Com.C 1

5.1 Identify resources and protocols needed to share and distribute information regarding terrorism related issues.

5.1.1 Assess current status of information sharing between and among disciplines and determine shortfalls.

5.1.2 Establish processes and protocols to determine when to escalate and share information with other agencies; including course of action, protocol and timelines within this process.

5.1.3 Determine resources required to enhance information sharing systems and emerging technologies.

F.1 F.1 F.1

Paul Johnson Tim Carmody

7/30/2010

Equipment Intelligence And Information Sharing And Dissemination

Com.C 3

5.2 Identify equipment and funding needed to provide a Tri-County Urban Area interoperable smart messaging alert system for use by public safety and support agencies.

5.2.1 Assess current messaging alert capabilities for the Tri-County Urban Area.

5.2.2 Identify and evaluate solutions. 5.2.3 Select and implement solutions. 5.2.4 Train users.

D.1 D.1 D.1 D.1

Paul Johnson

12/31/2008

Exercise Intelligence And Information Sharing And Dissemination

Com.A 12

5.3 Conduct training exercises to maintain user skills and develop problem solving abilities.

5.3.1 Implement drills and exercises in accordance with the calendar.

5.3.2 All drills and exercises will be conducted according to NeHSEEP and DHS HSEEP protocol.

5.3.3 Incorporate the emergency notification system in all appropriate exercises.

5.3.4 All exercises will be reported using the NEMERS reporting system.

B.1 B.5 D.5 B.6

Paul Johnson

Ongoing


GOAL 6.0 (Response) Enhance the capabilities of the Tri-County Specialized Teams to respond regionally to all-hazards incidents, including CBRNE

incidents or acts of terrorism. These teams include: Bomb Squad, OMMRS, HAZMAT Teams, Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, Air Support Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Evidence Collection Team, (SWAT), River Response Teams, and Public Health Emergency Response Team.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Planning Res.B.2 3

6.1 The Tri-County Urban Area will seek to strengthen regional capabilities, coordination, and cooperation beyond the Tri-County Urban Area geographical boundaries, including the development of a multi-jurisdictional prevention and response plan based on the Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) scenario.

6.1.1 Establish relationships with jurisdictions outside our geographical boundaries and encourage shared projects among the parties.

6.1.2 Develop a coordinated and comprehensive regional response plan to support Nebraska’s Strategy for Homeland Security.

6.1.3 Regional Exercise Design Team has been established.

B.1 B.1

By Team 12/31/2009


GOAL 6.0

(Continued) (Response) Enhance the capabilities of the Tri-County Specialized Teams to respond regionally to all-hazards incidents, including CBRNE incidents or acts of terrorism. These teams include: Bomb Squad, OMMRS, HAZMAT Teams, Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, Air Support Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Evidence Collection Team, (SWAT), River Response Teams, and Public Health Emergency Response Team.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Equipment Explosive

Device Response Operations WMD and Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination

Pro.C.2 3

6.2 Assess and identify equipment needed by Tri-County Specialized Teams to enhance a coordinated regional response to CBRNE and all-hazards incidents.

6.2.1 Periodically update existing appropriate Letters of Resolutions, Mutual Aid agreements and MOUs with each response agency as needed.

6.2.2 Assess specialty team capabilities. 6.2.3 Assess/identify equipment needs and leverage other

funding sources. 6.2.4 Research and develop uniform equipment standards for

specialized response equipment within the Tri-County Urban Area.

6.2.5 Present recommendations for equipment to the Tri-County Urban Area working group.

6.2.6 Follow City of Omaha purchasing requirements and procedures for new equipment.

6.2.7 Purchase and distribute equipment to all approved specialty teams.

6.2.8 Maintain and replace equipment as needed.

B.1 B.3 B.3 B.3 B.3

By Team 12/31/2009

Training Explosive Device Response Operations WMD and Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination

Pro.C.2 3

6.3 Provide discipline-specific integrated training for all specialized teams.

6.3.1 Conduct training needs assessment. 6.3.2 Conduct necessary training to meet the Office of

Domestic Preparedness (ODP) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Training Program Standards for identified disciplines.

6.3.3 Establish minimum standards of performance for each specialized team in accordance with the ODP WMD Training Program and individual team standards.

A.2 By Team

Ongoing


GOAL 6.0

(Continued) (Response) Enhance the capabilities of the Tri-County Specialized Teams to respond regionally to all-hazards incidents, including CBRNE incidents or acts of terrorism. These teams include: Bomb Squad, OMMRS, HAZMAT Teams, Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, Air Support Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Evidence Collection Team, (SWAT), River Response Teams, and Public Health Emergency Response Team.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Exercise Explosive


Pro.C.2 3

6.4 The Regional Design Team will schedule and develop exercises involving all Specialized Response Teams including testing of an IED scenario.

6.4.1 Identify exercises in which specialized teams will participate. Each team will participate in at least one training exercise relating to CBRNE.

6.4.2 Conduct and/or attend scheduled regional coordinated exercises, including IED exercises.

6.4.3 The Exercise Design Team will schedule, evaluate and review all exercises and After Action Reports (AAR), ensuring a comprehensive, coordinated, progressive approach using NeHSEEP and OPD HSEEP criteria.

G.6 G.6 B.5

By Team Ongoing


GOAL 7.0 (Response) Improve the capability and capacity of emergency responders to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and

recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism by utilizing public safety responders and combined local jurisdiction public, private and non-profit entities.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Planning Pro.C.2 3

7.1 Develop a plan to enhance emergency responders’ ability to meet target capabilities.

7.1.1 Review the ODP training and exercise requirements. 7.1.2 Prioritize remaining shortfalls. 7.1.3 Determine what resources are required to support the

Tri- County Urban Area’s effective response to all-hazards incidents.

7.1.4 Develop training programs for first responders.

E.1

Andrea Fox NIMS – Mike Kennelly Training and Exercises – Paul Johnson

Ongoing

Equipment Explosive Device Response Operations WMD and Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination

Pro.C.2 3

7.2 Identify standardized equipment needs that will enable the Tri-County Urban Area emergency responders to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism using combined resources as needed.

7.2.1 Identify and pursue other funding sources. 7.2.2 Provide an appropriate Authorized Equipment List (AEL)

to first responders. 7.2.3 Follow City of Omaha purchasing requirements and

procedures for new equipment. 7.2.4 Receive and distribute equipment to all qualified first

responders. 7.2.5 Update appropriate MOUs with each response agency as

needed. 7.2.6 Train appropriate first responders on new equipment. 7.2.7 Maintain and replace equipment as needed.

C.2 C.2


Ongoing


GOAL 7.0 (Continued)

(Response) Improve the capability and capacity of emergency responders to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism by utilizing public safety responders and combined local jurisdiction public, private and non-profit entities.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Training Explosive


Res.B.2 2

7.3 All partners involved in the Tri County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy will participate in a comprehensive training program that supports the ODP WMD Training Program and exercise and planning process. This will be an on going process with a goal of full implementation.

7.3.1 Assess training status of first responders. 7.3.2 Identify performance-based criteria for preparedness. 7.3.3 Provide multi-jurisdictional and regional training

opportunities. 7.3.4 Train 100% of identified first responders to the

Awareness Level for CBRNE as identified in the ODP WMD Training Program.

7.3.5 Train identified first responders to the performance level as identified in the OPD WMD Training Program for CBRNE.

7.3.6 Conduct training activities based on NeHSEEP and HSEEP protocol.

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Ongoing

Training On Site Incident Management

Res.B.2 2

7.4 Ensure that 100% of identified First Responders, Chief Elected Officials and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff in the Tri-County Urban Area combined jurisdictions are NIMS compliant.

7.4.1 Assess training status of first responders and supervisors.

7.4.2 Train all first responders and supervisors as outlined in the Nebraska NIMS Implementation Plan.

7.4.3 Incorporate NIMS into all Tri-County Urban Area LEOPs and appropriate exercises.

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Ongoing



(Response) Improve the capability and capacity of emergency responders to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism by utilizing public safety responders and combined local jurisdiction public, private and non-profit entities.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Exercise Explosive


Res.B.2 2

7.5 Conduct training exercises to develop and improve the ability of first responders in the Tri-County Urban Area to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism.

7.5.1 Assess and identify exercise needs according to a Tri-County Urban Area 5 year comprehensive, progressive PET plan.

7.5.2 Prioritize exercises based on assessment. 7.5.3 The Tri-County Exercise Design Team will develop a

multi-year First Responders exercise calendar 7.5.4 Conduct exercises (in accordance with the Joint

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations [JCAHO], NeHSEEP and ODP HSEEP guidelines) that will adequately test the capability of first responders to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from a CBRNE incident.

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Ongoing


GOAL 8.0 (Prevention) Develop and manage a CI/KR site protection program to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover

from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies and incidents of national significance. CI/KR identification, prioritization and protection will be consistent with the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP).

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Planning

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Pro.A.1

8.1 Developi guidelines to reduce vulnerabilities of CI/KR.

8.1.1 Establish partnerships with principals of critical infrastructures.

8.1.2 Review current critical infrastructure guidelines. 8.1.3 Meet with public, government and non-profit agencies to

discuss and develop protection guidelines for all critical infrastructures.

8.1.4 Establish and maintain ongoing communication with agencies identified in the Critical Infrastructure Plan.

8.1.5 Review literature (i.e. Nebraska’s Homeland Security Strategy, Douglas/Sarpy/Washington Risk Assessments, Corps of Engineers’ Reports and other vulnerability analyses) for existing identification and plans to reduce vulnerability of CI/KR.

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GOAL 8.0

(Continued) (Prevention) Develop and manage a CI/KR site protection program to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies and incidents of national significance. CI/KR identification, prioritization and protection will be consistent with the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP).

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Equipment Critical

Infrastructure Protection

Pro.A.2

8.2 Assess and determine equipment/hardening necessary to improve security to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism, in and around CI/KR sites with a 25% completion.

8.2.1 Prioritize critical infrastructures for protection. 8.2.2 Identify standardized security monitoring equipment. 8.2.3 Leverage additional funding for equipment purchases. 8.2.4 Procure and distribute equipment based on priority of

needs.

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12/31/2010

Exercise Critical Infrastructure Protection

Res.B.2 2

8.3 Develop and conduct exercises for protection of critical infrastructure.

8.3.1 Assess critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. 8.3.2 Include critical infrastructures in ongoing exercises.

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GOAL 9.0 (Prevention/Response/Recovery) Provide a comprehensive standardized Geographical Information System (GIS) data/mapping system in the Tri-

County Urban Area to enhance threat identification and to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Equipment

Emergency Operations Center Management

Com.C 3.2.1

9.1 Expand current GIS system capabilities

9.1.1 Conduct needs assessment to identify user needs. 9.1.2 Review available technology solutions. 9.1.3 Establish and implement data standards. 9.1.4 Identify and leverage other funding sources. 9.1.5 Acquire and implement technology software. 9.1.6 Develop and maintain GIS layers. 9.1.7 Integrate GIS/GPS into other public safety technologies.

I.1

Mike Schonlau 12/31/2010


GOAL 10.0 (Prevention) Protect Tri-County Area networks and enhance capabilities that defend and reduce cyber-associated risk

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Communications Pro.B.1

10.1 Focus resources to identify and protect critical cyber-infrastructure, including the support of technology and data systems.

10.1.1 Evaluate all existing systems and processes and identify critical systems.

10.1.2 Identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities of critical systems.

10.1.3 Develop and execute cyber security plan. 10.1.4 Identify vulnerability solutions and leverage public and

private funding resources. 10.1.5 Implement recommendations. 10.1.6 Train and educate 75% of users and elected officials. 10.1.7 Test security of system. 10.1.8 Sustain and continuously evaluate system security.

Tracy Svevad 3/31/2010


GOAL 11.0 (Recovery) Provide for Tri-County Urban Area disaster recovery/government continuance following incidents of terrorism, natural disasters,

community emergencies, and incidents of national significance Solution

Area Target




Party Target

Completion Date

Planning Planning Restoration of Lifelines

Com.A 3.1.8

11.1 Develops Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)/Continuity of Government (COG) Plans for government entities, as determined in the Tri-County Urban Area.

11.1.1 Assess redundancy capability 11.1.2 Prioritize the order of recovery. 11.1.3 Establish information systems recovery protocols and

plans. 11.1.4 Identify redundancy solutions and leverage public and

private funding resources. 11.1.5 Implement recommendations. 11.1.6 Test and exercise recovery plan. 11.1.7 Sustain and continuously evaluate recovery plan.

I.2 I.2 I.2 I,2 I.2 I,2 I.2

Paul Johnson Ongoing

Equipment Emergency Operations Center Management

Res.B.1 3.1.2

11.2 Assess the space, equipment and technology needs for an alternate EOC.

11.2.1 Conduct a study to determine which functions are needed in the Alternate EOC and determine the needed space.

11.2.2 Determine equipment and technology needed for each function in the Alternate EOC.

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Equipment Emergency Operations Center Management

Res.B.1 3.1.2

11.3 Plan and design an alternate EOC.

11.3.1 Assess existing structures to determine feasibility for use as an Alternate EOC.

11.3.2 Assess property for feasibility of erecting an Alternate EOC.

11.3.3 Determine best location for Alternate EOC. 11.3.4 Leverage funding for planning and design of an Alternate

EOC. 11.3.5 Plan and Design the Alternate EOC.

Paul Johnson 12/31/2010


GOAL 12.0 (Prevention/Response) Enhance the capabilities of Healthcare (HC) and public health (PH) agencies to have an integrated response to plan for,

detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism in the Tri-County Urban Area through assessment, planning, enhanced communication and coordinated education and training.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion


Communications

Pro.C.1

12.1 Develop an integrated plan between PH, HC, and emergency management to respond effectively in the Tri-County Area by establishing relationships with PH agencies and HC facilities.

12.1.1 Review plans from all Tri-County agencies, HC facilities, and emergency management agencies to identify gaps.

12.1.2 Encourage participation from all PH agencies, HC facilities,and emergency management agencies in the Tri-County Urban Area.

12.1.3 Ensure that Hospital Emergency Incident Command Systems (HEICS) organizational structure includes infection control.

12.1.4 Finalize a Tri-County Urban Area integrated response plan.12.1.5 Establish a protocol for incident notification and

communication from hospitals to PH and from PH to hospitals.

G.1 G.4 G.2

Maria Reiter Phyllis Dutton

12/31/2010

Planning Intelligence and Information Sharing and Dissemination Communications

Pro.C.1 1.2

12.2 Evaluate various secure communication and data collection systems to enhance information sharing during an event.

12.2.1 Evaluate local needs and determine feasibility. 12.2.2 Review and evaluate existing information sharing systems.12.2.3 Explore the feasibility of wireless network capability for data

collection. 12.2.4 Recommend solutions and identify resources for funding. 12.2.5 Establish and maintain redundant system

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12/13/2010

Equipment Medical Supplies Management and Distribution

Pro.C.1 2.1

12.3 Identify equipment and funding needed to provide a comprehensive PH/HC response.

12.3.1 Assess PH agencies’ and HC facilities’ equipment needs. 12.3.2 Coordinate equipment and training needs with OMMRS. 12.3.3 Prioritize equipment purchases. 12.3.4 Identify and leverage funding sources. 12.3.5 Develop plans and procure the equipment required. 12.3.6 Complete training on new equipment.

G.5 G.5 G.5 G.5 G.5 G.5


12/31/2010



(Prevention/Response) Enhance the capabilities of Healthcare (HC) and public health (PH) agencies to have an integrated response to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism in the Tri-County Urban Area through assessment, planning, enhanced communication and coordinated education and training.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Exercise Community


Res.B.2 2

12.4 Participate in community-wide exercises to ensure an integrated and coordinated response to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism or any PH emergency.

12.4.1 Participate in at least one exercise suitable for evaluation othe Tri-County Urban Area’s ability to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from PH/HC emergencies.

12.4.2 Exercises will conform to NeHSEEP and DHS HSEEP protocol, and follow Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHSS) and HC agency reporting requirements.

B.5 B.5


Ongoing


GOAL 13.0 (Prevention/Recovery) Increase awareness of threats to the agro-business industry and to enhance the capability and capacity to plan for, detect,

prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance, including CBRNE agro-terrorism in the Tri-County Urban Area.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Food and

Agriculture Safety and Defense

Pro.C.1 2.2.2.3

13.1 Assess the vulnerability of the production, distribution, and security of agro-production and agro-business, including food processing, food distribution, and veterinary-based operations in the Tri-County Urban Area.

13.1.1 Work with agricultural representatives to identify areas of vulnerability within Tri-County Urban Area.

13.1.2 Review State of Nebraska plans to deal with threats. 13.1.3 Review possible local agricultural response actions. 13.1.4 Work with the CI/KR Focus Group as necessary to

address vulnerabilities and consequences to agro-production and agro-businesses in the Tri-County Urban Area.

H.3 H.3 H.3 H.3

Sgt. Lee Tomlinson

12/31/2010

Training Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense

Res.B.2 2

13.2 Assure that 50% of appropriate personnel of identified key facilities are aware of the potential for agro-terrorism incidents, including CBRNE.

13.2.1 Assess the training and awareness needs of 100% of key identified agro-businesses in the Tri-County Area.

13.2.2 Utilize State resources to put on agricultural emergency planning and awareness seminars for 50% of key identified Tri-County Public Officials.

13.2.3 Utilize State resources to put on agricultural emergency planning and awareness seminars for 50% of identified key agro-businesses leaders in the Tri-County Area.

13.2.4 Assure the participation of a minimum of three identified key agro-businesses in the Tri- County Area exercise.

H.6 H.6 H.6 H.4

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12/31/2010


GOAL 14.0 PREVENTION / RESPONSE / RECOVERY: Encourage participation of solicited and unsolicited citizen volunteers in all aspects of the Homeland

Security Strategy. Solution

Area Target




Party Target

Completion Date

Planning Volunteer Management and Donations

Rec.A.3 2.4

14.1 Enhance and develop a plan to coordinate volunteer participation in the Tri-County Urban Area.

14.1.1 Assess existing plans on volunteer recruitment. 14.1.2 Continue recruitment of volunteers. 14.1.3 Establish a Tri-County Urban Area database that

includes names of Coordinators and volunteers. 14.1.4 Develop a protocol for notification of volunteers during

emergency/disaster.

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Training Volunteer Management and Donations Community Preparedness and Participation

Com.A 9.3.3

14.2 Expand opportunities for solicited/unsolicited volunteers and citizens of the Tri-County Urban Area to participate in Homeland Security.

14.2.1 Assess existing plans (e.g., United Way, Salvation Army, Red Cross and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters [VOAD]) for training volunteers.

14.2.2 Review gaps for additional training and/or equipment that may be needed.

14.2.3 Determine structure (resources) of a Tri-County Urban Area group to manage and monitor the training program.

14.2.4 Develop and deliver training program(s) to the Coordinators and volunteers, as needed.

14.2.5 Evaluate cross training opportunities for volunteers to assist with operations, logistics, planning and financial aspects of a major disaster and establish MOUs as indicated (NIMS compliance).

14.2.6 Implement disaster preparedness educational programs for the public in the Tri-County Area.

14.2.7 Provide awareness level training for Neighborhood Watch groups.

14.2.8 Continue education and training to Citizen Corps volunteers.

14.2.9 Continue to develop training programs with the Citizen Corps Councils within the Tri-County Area.

14.2.10 Continue to coordinate training opportunities with other disaster response volunteer organizations.

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PREVENTION / RESPONSE / RECOVERY: Encourage participation of solicited and unsolicited citizen volunteers in all aspects of the Homeland Security Strategy.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Equipment Volunteer

Management and Donations

Res.B.1 6.4.1

14.3 Identify equipment and funding needed to provide a comprehensive coordinated volunteer disaster response.

14.3.1 Assess disaster response agencies equipment needs. 14.3.2 Coordinate equipment and training needs with existing

disaster response agencies. 14.3.3 Prioritize equipment purchases. 14.3.4 Identify and leverage funding sources. 14.3.5 Develop plans and procure the equipment required.

J.4 J.4 J.4 J.4 J.4

Sgt. Tom Muller 12/31/2010

Training Volunteer Management and Donations

Com.A 9.3.3

14.4 Ensure that volunteers have access to the necessary knowledge and develop the skills to maximize equipment usage.

14.4.1 Assure that Volunteer Coordinators attend approved training.

14.4.2 Develop local training programs for all levels of volunteers.

14.4.3 Train all volunteers. 14.4.4 Train all volunteers in accordance with NeHSEEP and

DHS HSEEP protocol.

J.5 J.5 J.5 J.5


Exercise Community Preparedness and Participation

Pro.C.3

14.5 Conduct training exercises as coordinated and scheduled by the Tri-County Exercise Design Team.

14.5.1 Develop regular exercises among volunteers of all disaster response organizations.

J.6 Sgt. Tom Muller Ongoing


GOAL 15.0 (Detect/Prevent/Protect/Respond/Recover Develop a regional fusion process for terrorism related intelligence information. This will be

accomplished by standing up a Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEW) identified as the Omaha Metropolitan Area TEW. The TEW will have a regional focus to include not only the original three county UASI area, but also to include Pottawattamie county in Iowa which is only separated from the metro Omaha area by the Missouri river.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Planning Intelligence and

Information Sharing and Dissemination

Pre.A.2 2.2

15.1 Develop a plan to implement a TEW group in the UASI region.

15.1.1 Conduct a site visit of a current TEW group operation. 15.1.2 Discuss and get input from area stakeholders on

establishing a TEW group in the UASI area. 15.1.3 After buy in is obtained, arrange for formal training on

establishing a TEW from DHS. 15.1.4 Hold training workshop in UASI area. 15.1.5 Develop an MOU establishing governance for the TEW

group and other expectations of cooperation, information sharing procedures.

15.1.6 Develop a comprehensive fusion process for terrorism related intelligence information within the Tri-County Urban Area in cooperation with other fusion efforts in the region and at the state level.

15.1.7 Have TEW up, operational, and fully integrated with State efforts.

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Ongoing



(Detect/Prevent/Protect/Respond/Recover Develop a regional fusion process for terrorism related intelligence information. This will be accomplished by standing up a Terrorism Early Warning Group (TEW) identified as the Omaha Metropolitan Area TEW. The TEW will have a regional focus to include not only the original three county UASI area, but also to include Pottawattamie county in Iowa which is only separated from the metro Omaha area by the Missouri river.

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion

Date Training Equipment

Intelligence and Information Sharing and Dissemination

Pre.A.2 2.2

15.2 Ensure all personnel participating in the TEW have proper training and equipment.

15.2.1 Identify specific training needs of all persons participating in the TEW group and equipment needed to support operation.

15.2.2 In addition to training provided at TEW workshop, provide needed training to all TEW participants, to include required analyst training for any Intelligence Analysts hired from FY06 funds as required in the FY06 guidance.

15.2.3 Continue to provide training opportunities, including possible site visits for TEW personnel on an on-going basis. A goal of one site visit to another functional TEW is desired to share ideas and examine best practices.

15.2.4 Evaluate what infrastructure is needed to ensure connectivity with all data bases that are critical to access.

15.2.5 Attempt to have needed technology equipment and infrastructure to insure the TEW is functional and effective.

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Ongoing



GOAL 16.0 (Protect/Respond/Recover) Strengthen Medical Surge Capacity and Mass Prophylaxis Capabilities in the Tri-County UASI area

Solution Area

Target Capability

Universal Task


Responsible Party

Target Completion


Medical Surge Mass Prophylaxis

Res.C.1 4

16.1 Maintain the OMMRS capability to prepare the local medical community in partnership with public health, fire, law enforcement, major businesses, government entities, and community organizations of the city of Omaha and surrounding communities for an integrated medical response to any disaster.

16.1.1 Maintain and update OMMRS plans periodically. 16.1.2 Maintain equipment inventories and continue training on

new acquisitions as needed.


Ongoing

Equipment Planning Epidemiological Surveillance and Investigation Medical Supplies Management and Distribution Mass Prophylaxis

Res.C.1 3.1.1.3

16.2 Maintain the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) Strategic National Stockpile Plan and sustain public health surveillance and epidemiological response to reportable biological agents and unusual clusters of illnesses.

16.2.1 Maintain and update DCHD plans periodically. 16.2.2 Maintain equipment inventories.


Ongoing

III. EVALUATION PLAN FOR THE HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGTY

The Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy identifies a number of goals and implementation steps to meet objectives concerning planning, organizing, equipping, training and exercising, and serves as an ongoing plan for the Tri-County Urban Area inclusive of all political sub-divisions. This strategy incorporates the Nebraska State Homeland Security Strategy (NSHSS) and the National Priorities to prepare the Tri-County Urban Area with a collaborative identified strategic direction to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters community emergencies and incidents of national significance. The Working Group seeks to develop and implement the enterprise wide strategic homeland security objectives. Working in coordination with NEMA, the Working Group will develop a holistic comprehensive evaluation plan to assess the following components: A. POLICIES, PLANS AND PROCEDURES

Historically, the Tri-County Urban Area has recognized the importance of cooperating with independent jurisdictions within its geographic boundaries, and has demonstrated commitment to this policy by enacting MOUs, Inter-local Agreements, and informal partnerships between and among these jurisdictions. The Working Group has been established to provide comprehensive planning and oversight, as well as consistency and continuity for all aspects of Homeland Security.

• The Working Group meets bi-monthly and reviews strategic goals,

objectives, implementation steps, funding plans, training, exercise assessments and addresses emerging Homeland Security issues.

• Subcommittees have been established from each discipline and jurisdiction. • The Working Group provides ongoing evaluation and oversight of the

defined goals and implementation steps to meet the project-oriented objectives as established by set timelines. The Working Group has set priorities for each goal as it relates to realistic and threat-based scenarios.

• The Working Group has the responsibility to incorporate revisions as

needed for the goals and objectives in order to meet the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy vision. The Working Group will present a status review to NEMA, on a biannual basis.

• The Working Group will identify revised goals and objectives through the

standardized reporting format designated by the ODP objectives which have


been revised and provide new supporting information regarding their measurements and assigned timelines for completion.

• The Working Group has appointed a chair for each subcommittee who will

report the decisions of the subcommittee back to the Working Group. • The Working Group will be the decision-making authority overseeing the

implementation of the homeland security strategic initiatives. The following voting structure has been established for the Subcommittees totaling nine votes:

DISCIPLINE NUMBER OF VOTES

Law Enforcement (Urban and Rural) 2 Fire (Urban and Rural) 2 Emergency Management 1 911 Communications 1 Public Works 1 Public Health 1 Nonprofits/Public Entities 1

• The Working Group will receive reports from the subcommittees on a

quarterly basis or as needed. These reports will serve as the source documents in determining the progress made towards meeting the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan.

• The Working Group will review AARs to assess strengths and weaknesses

of the Tri-County Urban Area to prevent, respond and recover from all-hazards incidents. Based on the review of the AAR’s, newly identified goals, objectives and implementations steps will be incorporated into the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy and reported to ODP in the biannual progress report.

B. MULTIPLE DISCIPLINE PERSONNEL ROLES AND TRAINING NEEDS:

The Working Group is chaired by Donald W. Thorson, City of Omaha, Mayor’s Office. The Tri-County Urban Working Group is discipline driven. Members include representatives by disciplines from the Tri-Counties and metro Douglas County: Law Enforcement, Fire, Emergency Management, PH, Citizen Corps Councils- Citizen Volunteers, Transportation, OMMRS, Local Government, Public Works, Various Non Profit and Public Entities, Airport Authority and Public Safety Communications.


TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS

SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR PHONE NUMBER

Law Enforcement Lt. Tim Carmody, Omaha Police Department 402-444-4688 Fire Acting B/C Scott Muschall 402-444-3848 Emergency Management Paul Johnson, Douglas County EMA Director 402-504-6842

911 Communications Mark Conrey, Douglas County 911 Communications 402-444-5800

Public Works Charlie Krajicek, Omaha Public Works 402-444-5924

Public Health Dr. Adi Pour, Douglas County Health Department 402-444-7438

Nonprofits / Public Entities

Jamie Moore, United Way of the Midlands, Co-Chair 402-522-7930

Nonprofits / Public Entities

Phyllis Dutton, Omaha Metropolitan Medical Response System (OMMRS) 402-572-7930

Cyber Security Tracy Svevad, DOTcomm 402-444-5325 GIS Michael Schonlau, Omaha Public Works 402-444-3982

Training needs will be identified by assessments conducted by each sub-committee as they relate to the disciplines involved with achieving the specific goals and/or objectives outlined in the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy.

C. GAPS IN RESOURCES

Although the Tri-County Urban Area has made considerable progress, we recognize that there is much to do to achieve functional regional cooperation to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters community emergencies, and incidents of national significance. While historically, the Tri-County Urban Area has recognized the importance of cooperating with independent jurisdictions within its geographic boundaries, and has demonstrated commitment to this policy, there is a need for coordinated oversight to provide comprehensive planning and resource assessment. The Working Group has been established for this purpose, as well as to provide consistency and continuity for all aspects of Homeland Security. Assessment is a component of each of the goals identified in the Tri-County Urban Area Strategic Plan. The Working Group is responsible for review and revision of the plan as needed when indicated by the assessments.


D. IMPROVING THE ABILITY TO RESPOND TO ANY HAZARD INCLUDING A

CBRNE INCIDENT

Realizing that a Homeland Security threat or incident would impact more than a single independent jurisdiction, and that a coordinated response would be necessary, the Tri-County Urban Area Working Group will: • Avoid duplication of training, resources, equipment, specialized personnel; • Leverage funding by utilizing Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)

Justice Assistance Grant and other public/private sources of funding;

• Establish area-wide data bases for personnel and equipment;

• Emphasize interoperability of communications;

• Provide more cost-effective utilization and standardization of resources and training for the prevention, response and recovery to a terrorist act, through an all-hazards inclusive approach; and

• Provide consistent approach to homeland security issues.

The Tri-County Urban Area Working Group Sub-Committees will review the annual progress of each discipline. This will consist of a review of current capabilities and the updating of their assessments to determine the impact of grant monies on their capability and capacity to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance in the five solution areas: planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise. The Tri-County Urban Area will determine all-hazard incidents/CBRNE preparedness by utilizing the objectives as identified in the Tri-County Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy. The objectives will be used to provide a numerical value to each participating agency to quantitatively determine the overall preparedness of each agency to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies and incidents of national significance.

As the Strategy progresses, the need for additional objectives could surface and revisions may be needed. Any changes or revisions to the strategy will be reported to and agreed upon by the Area Working Group and submitted to NEMA for approval. Once approved, the changes will then be incorporated into the strategy.


E IMPROVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AGENCIES’ PERFORMANCE

Semi-annual programmatic progress reports will be completed by Donald W. Thorson, POC, of the Tri- County Urban Area Working Group and submitted to NEMA and the Working Group members. In the event that objectives are not being met on a timely basis, the Working Group will be responsible to review the plan, assess responsibility, implement change, and ensure that agencies’ performance meets the measurement criteria identified for specific goals/objectives. Progress Reports (local-level) will be submitted biannually, within 30 days of the end of the reporting period (July & January). The Tri-County Urban Area Working Group will provide technical assistance to jurisdictions and/or agencies to assess, process, resolve issues and improve performance. The Final Administrative Report is required within 90 days of end of the grant period. Format will be in accordance with the Notification of Award.

IV. STRATEGY UPDATE SUMMARY

While the Goals, Objectives and Implementation Steps in this Strategy represent a wide range of capabilities in the Target Capabilities List (TCL), the Tri-County Urban has identified three areas that will expend the most resources, and broaden the ability of the Tri-County Urban Area to plan for, detect, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats of terrorism, disasters and community emergencies. These areas include: Interoperable Communications, CBRNE Detection and Critical Infrastructure Protection. A. INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS

The Tri-County Urban Area has leveraged funding to purchase, install and train users for a Regional Interconnectivity System to enhance the ability to share real time information, aid in strategic tactical planning, and to provide mutual 911 communications support during localized outages. Currently, the Request for Proposal (RFP) is in the development stage. Following its completion, the Tri-County Urban will begin receiving bids for the new system. This process is expected to take several years to complete, however, once fully operational, this system will greatly enhance the regional communication abilities of the Tri-County Urban Area.


B. CBRNE DETECTION

The Tri-County Urban Area will continue to enhance its CBRNE detection abilities, through on-going training programs, regional exercises and equipment purchases for specialized teams. In addition, MOUs have been established and it is anticipated that more regional training and exercises will follow. This will allow the Tri-County Urban Area to continue to build relationships that will contribute to a regional approach to CBRNE detection and response.

C. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

Guidelines have been developed to reduce the vulnerabilities of CI/KR; however, the Tri-County Urban Area considers this objective to be ongoing. A CI/KR plan has been developed that includes eight counties, and a sub committee has been formed to address CI/KR vulnerabilities. It is the intent of the Tri-County Urban Area to include CI/KR representatives in regional exercises and training opportunities. A Geographical Risk Assessment has been conducted for the Tri County Urban Area.. Based upon the outcome of the Risk Assessment, it was determined that 5 assets in the Omaha Urban area fall in the high risk category, 196 assets fall in the medium risk category, and 101 assets fall in the low risk category (see table below).

Overall Risk Rankining

Risk Ranking Number of Assets Very Low 0

Low 101

Medium 196

High 5

o Very High 0 The CI/KR subcommittee will continue to analyze the results of the Risk Assessment and specific mitigating measures will be developed for each asset, as deemed appropriate. According to Goal 8.0 of this Strategy some mitigating goals to be considered include: • Developing guidelines to reduce vulnerabilities of CI/KR.

• Assessing and determining equipment/hardening necessary to improve

security to plan for, detect, prevent against, protect against, respond to, and


recover from threats or incidents of terrorism, natural disasters, community emergencies, and incidents of national significance including a CBRNE incident or act of terrorism, in and around CI/KR sites.

• Developing and conducting exercises for protection of critical infrastructure..

The preceding steps will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Should any piece of this goal require updating, the CI/KR Subcommittee will review current data prior to making changes.


ATTACHMENT A POLPULATION STATISTICS

TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA POPULATION STATISTICS (2006 Census Data)

COUNTY CITY POPULATION Douglas Omaha 419,545 Bennington 824 Boys Town 919 Elkhorn 8,327 Ralston 6,163 Valley 1,862 Waterloo 771Total Douglas County Population 497,416Sarpy Bellevue 47,594 Gretna 5,970 La Vista 16,041 Papillion 21,271 Springfield 1,535Total Sarpy County Population 146,756Washington Arlington 1,199 Blair 7,916 Fort Calhoun 924 Herman 304 Kennard 387 Washington 138Total Washington County Population 19,959 2006 U.S. Census Estimates.


ATTACHMENT B

TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA TARGET CAPABILITIES

MISSION AREA TARGET CAPABILITY

TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA

GOAL NUMBER(S)

PAGE NUMBER(S)

Common Planning 1.0 2.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 11.0 12.0 16.0

6 7 14 17 20 24 25 32

Communications 4.0 10.0 12.0

10 23 25

Community Preparedness and Participation 2.0 3.0 12.0 14.0

8 9 26 28

Risk Management Intelligence and Information Sharing and

Dissemination 5.0 12.0 15.0

13 25 30

Prevent Information Gathering and Recognition of Indicators and Warning

Intelligence Analysis and Production Counter-Terror Investigation and Law

Enforcement

CBRNE Detection Protect Critical Infrastructure Protection 8.0 20 Food and Agriculture Safety and Defense 13.0 27 Epidemiological Surveillance and

Investigation 16.0 32

Laboratory Testing Respond On-Site Incident Management 7.0 18 Emergency Operations Center Management 9.0

11.0 22 24

Critical Resource Logistics and Distribution 2.0 7 Volunteer Management and Donations 14.0 28 Responder Safety and Health Emergency Public Safety and Security Animal Disease Emergency Support Environmental Health Explosive Device Response Operations 6.0

7.0 15 17

Fire Incident Response Support WMD and Hazardous Materials Response

and Decontamination 6.0 7.0

15 17

Citizen Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place


TRI-COUNTY URBAN AREA TARGET CAPABILITIES

MISSION AREA

TRI-COUNTY TARGET CAPABILITY URBAN AREA PAGE

GOAL NUMBER(S) NUMBER(S)

Isolation and Quarantine Search and Rescue Operations (Land-Based) Emergency Public Information and Warning Emergency Triage and Pre-Hospital

Treatment

Medical Surge 16.0 32 Medical Supplies Management and

Distribution 16.0 32

Mass Prophylaxis 16.0 32 Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding and Related

Services)

Fatality Management Recover Structural Damage Assessment Restoration of Lifelines 11.0 24 Economic and Community Recovery



ATTACHMENT C

LIST OF ACRONYMNS

AAR After Action Report AEL Authorized Equipment List AVL Automated Vehicle Locator CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive CI/KR Critical Infrastructure/Key Resources COG Continuity of Government COOP Continuity of Operations Plan COPS Community Orientated Policing Services DCHD Douglas County Health Department DHS Department of Homeland Security EOC Emergency Operations Center EOP Emergency Operations Plan GIS Geographical Information System GPS Global Positioning System HAZMAT Hazardous Materials HC Healthcare HEICS Hospital Emergency Incident Command Sytem HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program IED Improvised Explosive Device JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations LEOP Local Emergency Operations Plan MHz Megahertz MOU Memorandum of Understanding MSA Metropolitan Statistical Area NDHHSS Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services NEMA Nebraska Emergency Management Agency NEMERS Nebraska Emergency Management Exercise Reporting System NIMS National Incident Management System NIPP National Infrastructure Protection Plan NSHSS Nebraska State Homeland Security Strategy PET Planning, Training and Exercise PH Public Health POC Point of Contact RFP Request for Proposal SHSGP- State Homeland Security Grant Program TCL Target Capabilities List TEW Terrorism Early Warning Group OMMRS Omaha Metropolitan Medical Response System UASI Urban Area Security Initiative VOAD Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster WAN Wide Area Network WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction

Documents

2008 Urban Area Security Initiative Tri-County Urban Area ......review and assessment of the Tri-County Urban Area’s strategies to ensure planning, organization, equipment, training