ReEntryNow They Are Coming Back!

Purpose:To promote and facilitate the timely reentry of essential response and

recovery personnel, governmental officials, business owners, property owners, media, etc., to speed up recovery efforts for the affected jurisdictions. This is usually done in three phases:– Phase 1 – Responder Reentry-Police/Fire/Medical/SAR Teams– Phase 2 – Limited Reentry-Major Safety Hazards Removed/EMS,

Fire, Police Resources available/Government Function/Some infrastructure restored (water/power/gas/sewer), Business Owners, Debris Teams, Insurance Adjusters

– Phase 3 – General Return-Populace/visitors

ReEntry

Phase 1: Responder ReEntry• Law Enforcement / Road Crews• Search & Rescue Teams / Medical Teams• Fire Service Units• State Emergency Response Teams• Utility Company Personnel tasked with hazard

removal / Public Works Teams• Mass Care Providers• State and Local Emergency Management Personnel• Media Representatives (May Require Escort)• Support for above Equipment & Personnel

TonyAlottoStatewideDirector

Ken OlsonStrike Team

Leader

All-hazards Response

Traditional Response• Search & Rescue

• Public Health & Safety

• Fire Protection

• Law & Order

What was Missing?

Restoring Critical Infrastructure

Purpose

Emergency Repairs to Critical Infrastructure

• Public Works Damage Assessment• Public Works Resources

– People– Equipment– Materials

Minimum Requirements

To Enable Citizens to Return Home:

• Life Safety

• Water

• Shelter

• Food

Team Members• Technical Specialist• Experienced Professional• Leadership Skills• Administrative Skills• Planning Skills• Organizational Skills• Critical Infrastructure Knowledge

Resource Teams

Individual TechniciansFully Integrated Team

Specialized Repair CrewsOperators and Equipment

Issues Worked

Electrical IssuesWater/Wastewater

Inspections Streets/Roads

FloodingLogistics

TxDOT’s Role in Disaster Response

Gilbert JordanTxDOT Emergency Management

Coordinator

Phase 2: Limited ReEntry• Major safety hazards eliminated from re-entry areas• EMS and basic Fire Protection Service available• Utilities and fuel may be limited or unavailable• Local officials may consider curfews• Limited access to the disaster area is allowed to

residents, business owners, and operators• Commercial vehicles deliver essential supplies• Disaster Relief Personnel and Insurance Agents• Contractors and repair personnel begin debris cleanup

and reconstruction

Phase 3: General Return• Law enforcement officials should be notified prior to

announcement, to deploy traffic control resources• Most or all of disaster area reopened to residents,

business owners, and operators• Some hazards may remain in disaster area• Scarcity of utilities and supplies may remain an issue• Nighttime curfew may still be required• Access to visitors should be prohibited if it would

impede supply delivery and debris removal, or cause further scarcity of essential supplies