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This workshop focuses on the NERT (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) Disaster Operations and the importance of a Task Force Response Plan. The plan aims to bring order to chaos, define objectives, assign responsibilities, and adapt to changing conditions during a disaster. Participants will learn about decision-making processes, planning checklists, and the essential components of the Task Force Response Plan, including prioritizing objectives, strategies, communication, and safety considerations. Creating effective response plans will enhance the community's ability to manage disasters effectively.
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NERT CollegeDisaster Operations Task Force Response Plan Workshop 300-6 NERT FOG Chapter 6
Field Operations Guide • Field Operations Guide or FOG • Is NERT’s guide for disaster operations • You will see references to it throughout the training
Why a Task Force Response Plan? • imposes order where there is chaos • defines objectives and the steps needed to accomplish them • assigns responsibility and monitors task completion • reflects changing conditions (updating during event) FOG-p. 17 NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 3
Decision Making during Planning • NERT consensus applies, but Task Force Leader or Team Leader has final decision • All participants must understand decisions made and agree to support them • Decisions are based on information and resources available at the time • Participants are prepared and authorized to make decisions FOG-p. 18 NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 4
Putting the Plan Together - Checklist • Schedule planning meeting • Notify those who need to participate • Task Force Leader, Sections heads • Meeting • chaired by Task Force Leader • lasts no longer than 30 minutes • conducted in quiet area with necessary materials • minutes must be taken FOG-p. 19 NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 5
Putting the Plan Together - Checklist • Agenda • I&P presents draft plan based on incident status report • Determine objectives • Make/revise assignments • Establish operational period • Set next meeting time • Record the plan and decisions made • Distribute to those who need it • Set procedures for updating the plan NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 6
Task Force Response Plan Outline • Objectives and priorities • NERT objectives: • don’t be a victim • do the most good for the most people • NERT priorities are: • life-threatening and potentially life-threatening situations where it is safe for NERT to respond • life-threatening as well as potentially life-threatening situations that impact response capabilities that need to be reported to the EDCC FOG-p. 18 NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 7
Task Force Response Plan Outline-2 • Choose strategy to achieve objectives • address incidents by priority • must act within the limits of NERT training • based on available resources • keep in mind the extent and impact of the event NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 8
Task Force Response Plan Outline-3 • Determine tactics suited to the strategy • always within limits of NERT training • Kinds and number of resources needed • based on tactics (actual incidents and information • Assignments and organization • NERT follows ICS NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 9
Task Force Response Plan Outline-4 • Incident map • Communications plan • authorization, means and timing for getting information to the EDCC, handling information from the EDCC • an in-staging area plan may be needed • Weather • describe weather conditions that may affect response • Safety messages • list any known hazards and precautions to take • Supporting documents such as medical and traffic plans NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 10
Exercise • Create a plan for your event • Consider all needs and requirements • Determine what ICS section’s responsibilities are for your event • Take yourself OUT of the NERT role • Use ICS in a non-disaster setting NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 11
Exercise March 2008 Business meeting for 200 people in 3 locations in U.S.A., will include lunch 25th Anniversary Party for 100 in the evening, with food and live music Bay Cruise for 150 on a Saturday evening, with dinner in Tiburon Ski trip to Tahoe for 5 families for a 3-day weekend NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 12 12
Thank You We would like to thank those who contributed to this presentation: • the SF Fire Department • the Department of Emergency Management • NERT volunteers NERT Disaster Operations #6-Planning 13