[Exercise Name] Functional Exercise

Player Hotwash[Location]

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Hotwash Overview

• Review the purpose of today’s exercise• Review today’s objectives• Identify and Discuss:

Expectations Outcomes Issues

• Conclusion

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Today’s Purpose

• The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate player actions against current response plans and capabilities for a bioterrorism incident response.

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Exercise Design Objectives

Communications• Assess the ability of EDS staff to establish and maintain

internal/external communications with various support agencies such as the local EOC, local BOH, etc. during a biological terrorism incident in accordance with the communities EDS Plan.

• Evaluate the ability of EDS staff to use common response language (i.e. plain English) when implementing communication plans during a biological terrorism incident, in accordance with Incident Command System/NIMS recommendations.

Onsite Incident Management• Assess the ability of the EDS Manager/Incident Commander to

implement the Incident Command System, during a biological terrorism incident, in accordance with Incident Command System principles and the EDS plan.

• Test the ability of EDS staff to create and disseminate an Incident Action Plan during a biological terrorism incident, in accordance with Incident Command System protocols.

What were your expectations for today’s exercise?

What were the outcomes of today’s exercise?

What issues did you identify during exercise play?

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In Conclusion

• Please turn in any forms, including:– Participant Feedback Summary Form– Player Log and Notes

• Please return any equipment you received• Please return your badges and vests• You may keep your hats

Thank you for participating in today’s exercise!

Thank you!

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