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The conference program will cover topics in these eight areas:
Now available: Topic Descriptions and Meeting of Meetings Descriptions
Preliminary Agenda (subject to change)
Preliminary Topics (subject to change)
The All Hazards Consortium held a Regional Fusion Center Workshop in New Jersey last February. This panel will serve to review the ensuing white paper suggestions including how to:
Moderator/Panelist: Captain Charles Rapp, Director, MCAC
An update on ACAMS (Automated Critical Asset Management System) and PCII (Protected Critical Infrastructure Information), and InfraGard. A number of states within the region are currently using ACAMS not just as a repository of information, but as an analytical tool using "Constellation." PCII allows the private sector to voluntarily submit info to DHS that may be protected from Public Disclosure. InfraGard is an FBI program that garners support from the Information Technology Industry and academia for their investigative efforts in the cyber arena. Hear from all points of view on how this system is working including DHS, case studies from actual users (both public and private sector), and plans from those states anticipating implementation of these tools.
Moderator/Panelist: Richard Driggers, Director, ACAMS, DHS 2a. Cyber Protection Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Room 307 InfraGard is an information sharing and analysis effort serving the interests and combining the knowledge base of a wide range of members. At its most basic level, InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. InfraGard is an association of businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States. InfraGard Chapters are geographically linked with FBI Field Office territories. Each InfraGard Chapter has an FBI Special Agent Coordinator assigned to it, and the FBI Coordinator works closely with Supervisory Special Agent Program Managers in the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Moderator/Panelist: Dennis Dworkowski, First Vice President, InfraGard
Case study on the first of its kind protocol implemented and developed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Review what the FY07 NIMS (National Incident Management System) Compliance requirements are with regard to Common Language. The Common Language Protocol enables public safety officers to use plain English for day-to-day radio communications and a limited number of statewide coded transmissions to ensure responder safety. Also hear from a member of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council.
Moderator/Panelist: Chris Essid, Interoperability Coordinator, Commonwealth of Virginia
SAFECOM is the umbrella program within the Federal Government that coordinates the efforts of local, state, federal, and tribal public safety agencies to improve public safety response through more effective, efficient, interoperable wireless communications. The SAFECOM Emergency Response Council (ERC) is composed of a large group of first responder practitioners from around the country. The ERC is charged with providing guidance and input to the SAFECOM Executive Committee (EC), and - through the EC - to the DHS Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) and the Office of Interoperability & Compatibility (OIC). The ERC recently released a report entitled the "Nationwide Plan for Interoperable Communications" that defines a national strategy and highlights critical requirements for an overarching national framework for interoperability. The panel will consist of a Safecom rep who will present the guidelines and state panelists who will address their current methods of implementation.
Moderator/Panelist: Marilyn Praisner, NaCo/Chair of Exec Comm-SAFECOM
Statewide Communications Interoperability plans are due on December 3. Much has gone into the process, but more needs to be done. A panel of people involved in their states planning process will discuss the challenges they have faced and methods to overcome them in the areas of:
Moderator and Panelist: Rocky Lopes, Project Manager for Homeland Security, NACo
Public Safety Directors from both University and Inner City Campuses within the region will overview actual incidents, including the recent event at Virginia Tech. Overview the recent struggle to fund, select, and implement the latest technology in emergency notification. Success stories as well as areas that still need improvement will be discussed.
Moderator/Panelist: Cheryl Elliott, JMU
Evaluation of the current tools available including CapWIN (Capital Wireless Information Net), Emergency Management Mapping Application (EMMAฉ) (Maryland's web-based GIS application), WebEOC ฎ, RITIS (Regional Integrated Transportation Information System). Discussion will include ideas of what works and what is still needed by the emergency responder community.
Moderator/Panelist: Warren Campbell Assistant Director, Technical, Maryland Emergency Management Agency
Join the Homeland Security Directors from Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, District of Columbia, New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina in a candid update on the status in each state. Find out first hand what the most urgent issues are from each Director's perspective.
Dick Canas, NJ*
We've all heard about the disease process, join us here as we review how the issue truly affects communities. What are the states abilities to declare and enforce quarantine and isolation? Can campuses be used as quarantine sites? What are mitigation strategies when critical infrastructure is threatened? For instance, mass transit -- how do you offer medical care if you can't transport a patient from point A to point B? How is the quality of care affected if the general care provider can't be present? How does the uninsured patient fit in and how is a major incident funded? What are the economics of a major incident? Fatality Management issues including Cultural aspects of same.
Moderator/Panelist: Jonathan Nguyen-Duy, Verizon Business, Group Manager - Business Continuity Services
Does the definition of "Special Needs" vary from state to state? In what way do your Mass Evacuation Plans accommodate special needs populations? Ambulatory vs. non-ambulatory. Case Study of West Virginia's Center for Excellence for Disabilities, a statewide council that meets quarterly and makes recommendations with regard to standard operating procedures in the event of a disaster.
Moderator: Christy Morris, Deputy Secretary for Legislative Affairs, West Virginia Department of Military Affairs & Public Safety
Burns are among the most painful and devastating medical emergencies. Survivors endure extraordinary physical and emotional pain as well as arduous rehabilitation. What facilities are currently available with the Mid-Atlantic region? New Jersey is currently taking the lead on this issue. Learn what they are doing to increase capability across the region.
Moderator/Panelist: Kevin Hayden, Director for Planning, Initiatives & Development, Department of Health and Senior Service, State of New Jersey
The UASI program provides financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, operations, equipment and training needs of high-threat, high density urban areas to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. Panelists investigate the various systems.
Moderator/Panelist: David McMillian, COG UASI Project Manager
Secretary Michael Chertoff stated on February 5, 2007 that the FY2008 budget includes $26.5 million for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential, to enhance worker identification and security at our nation's ports and critical transportation facilities. Port of Wilmington, DE is set to pilot the launch of the TWIC program. What is the status of the launch? Who holds the final decision on what biometrics will be incorporated into the card? How will cross-modal usage of the card be monitored, i.e. just because you have a card does not mean you have access to all facilities.
Moderator/Panelist: Sylvia Floyd-Kennard, Director of Human Resources and Security, Port of Wilmington, DE
Houston, TX and Los Angeles, CA have taken the lead in this arena. The concept is for Regional Centers in the Mid-Atlantic States to interact with each other and eventually roll the information into a federal entity. The centers would publish security trends by analyzing specific events and the panel will discuss how to address security from an analytical perspective.
Moderator/Panelist: Richard Steeg, Assistant District Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation
Economic Recovery from a Major Incident is critical to the long term health of the local economy. Some recent studies suggest that 80% of businesses affected by a major incident close within 18 months. Similarly, 90% of businesses that lose data from a disaster are forced to shut within 2 years. Local governments are left without a tax base and cannot provide adequate services or security as a result. First Responder and Emergency Management efforts are critical to getting people back to work. In addition, businesses also play a critical role and as such must have continuity of business plans in order to recover from major incidents. This panel will cover topics on lessons learned from past disasters and ways governments and private businesses can work together, recover faster, and get back to work.
Panelists: Joan Grewe, TerreStar Networks Inc.
In fiscal year 2008, a total of $3.2 billion will be available for state and local preparedness expenditures, as well as assistance to firefighters. Of this amount, $2.2 billion is requested for DHS to fund grant, training, and exercise programs under FEMA. In addition, in coordination with the state preparedness grant program, DHS will be co-administering the $1 billion Public Safety Interoperable Communications grant program, in partnership with the Department of Commerce. This session will cover who should make up the Grant Procurement Team, and the process for developing a strong, competitive proposal. Strategic planning, implementation considerations, financial and program management will be addressed.
Moderator/Panelist: Julian D. Gilman, Preparedness Officer - Texas & New Mexico, U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
The session will cover who makes up the grants management team (composed of individuals representing each of the grants management disciplines of policy, program, and financial responsibilities), how they interact, how to drive results, and compliance requirements. The team approach is proven to be critical to effective grants management to ensure jurisdictions can closely coordinate all aspects of their homeland security program Barriers and Best Practices will also be highlighted.
Moderator/Panelist: Julian D. Gilman, Preparedness Officer - Texas & New Mexico, U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
Private industry built and owns 85-90% of the Critical Infrastructure in this nation. The Business Community and the Public Sector approach CIP from varying viewpoints and different levels of expertise and resources. Because of the commonality in safety, security and economic well-being, private and public sector must forge a workable alliance in emergency preparedness. Hear a "check-up" from the private sector on such topics as info flows to and from government and timeliness of same, avoiding redundancy of reporting requests, assessment of facilities given all the different tools available, and recommendations on how to use grant monies to most effectively protect critical structures.
Moderator: Ian Hay, President, SouthEast Emergency Response Network (SEERN)
The Homeland Infrastructure Threat and Risk Analysis Center (HITRAC) was developed to assist in product design serving to help inform infrastructure owners and operators of any threats they may potentially face, as well as to better inform their security planning and investment decisions. The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), Interim Final Rule goes into effect June 8, 2007. If your facility is not already regulated by MTSA, AND if you could possess a threshold quantity of any of the identified chemicals, then you must register under CFATS using the Chemical Security Assessment Tool (CSAT). Review Buffer Zone Protection Plans (BZPPs), Site Assistance Visits (SAVs), the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), Facility Security Assessments/Facility Security Plans (FSAs/FSPs), Risk Analysis and Management for Critical Asset Protection (RAMCAP) and other tools available to counter the threat and mitigate the risk associated with a terrorist attack on the Nation's chemical sector.
Moderator: Kevin Daniel, U.S. EPA Region-III, Office of Enforcement, Hazardous Site Cleanup Division, Oil and Prevention Branch, RMP Chemical Enforcement, EPA
A debrief on the October Regional CIP Workshop hosted by the All Hazards Consortium in Pennsylvania. The panel will consist of those who participated in the workshop and will summarize and discuss the next steps as a result of the information gathered.
Moderator/Panelist: Roland R. "Bud" Mertz, PA, Deputy Director for Infrastructure and Community Liaison, Pennsylvania
Hear from State NIMS Directors on how they are implementing the new requirements. What impedes the progress and how have they overcome the obstacles to implementation? How have the implemented the use of ICS across the board within the All Hazards community?
Moderator/Panelist: Al Fluman, NIMS Director, DHS*
You can be certain that a well-designed EOC can greatly benefit the coordination of response and recovery activities. Clear operating procedures, staff roles, and responsibilities are required as is an effective workspace and a safe location. Hear from those have recently opened an EOC, are planning to open an EOC, and industry representatives who can assist you in the design process.
Moderator/Panelist: Micheal A. Hughes, Northeast Business Development Manager, Commercial, State & Local Group, Northrop Grumman
The panel will address the effects of Gangs on Emergency Management. Sheltering becomes problematic with gang involvement, both in sheltering rival gangs within the same facility and with gangs selling supplies illicitly within the shelters. The prevalence of gangs is widespread, even within the most rural areas. How does their presence effect response? How do the gang populations within correctional facilities affect emergency evacuations?
Moderator: Larry Smith, Emergency Manager, Essex, VA Emergency Services
Hear from Law enforcement personnel on the recent efforts within Human Trafficking and how the situation crosses many lines within the All Hazards Community.
Moderator/Panelist: Mel Blizzard, Director, Metropolitan Washington, DC Fusion Center, Commander, JTTF and Synchronized Operations Command
Preview of a 3D First Responder Training Game being developed by the University of Maryland for the I-95 Corridor Coalition. Design Team representatives will present the history of the project, the purpose, and do a live demo with responders from around the country. Audience members will have a chance to participate and provide feedback on the development process.
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So how vulnerable is our food supply? A terrorist attack via the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and/or other harmful substances into our food (either crop or livestock) and water supply has emerged as a very credible and significant concern. In the greater Mid-Atlantic region, the $280 billion food system sustains 46 million residents and is a key component of the national and international food production and distribution infrastructure. Hear from subject matter experts in the field as to the current status of planning and preparedness.
Moderator/Panelist: Tom McGinn, DVM, Director, Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense*
This panel will include an executive overview and update on the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM). This is the data model that has been identified by DOJ and DHS as the standard for public safety and emergency management information exchanges. Both DOJ and DHS have special conditioned all grants involving information sharing to require NIEM compliance. The Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is the first national priority exchange that was identified by the Program Manager for the Information Sharing Environment. The SAR report using NIEM will use a common vocabulary that will permit the exchanges regardless of the type of system being used by a police department or fusion center. The information is being reported at the street level through fusion centers into the shared space with other fusion centers and federal partners. The SAR project goes beyond law enforcement to military force protection and critical infrastructure.
Moderator/Panelists: Harvey Eisenberg, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chief, National Security & Coordinator, Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council, District of Maryland
On September 10, 2007, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the draft National Response Framework (NRF), successor to the National Response Plan. The Framework, which focuses on response and short-term recovery, articulates the doctrine, principles and architecture by which our nation prepares for and responds to all-hazard disasters across all levels of government and all sectors of communities. The Framework is responsive to repeated federal, state and local requests for a streamlined document that is shorter, less bureaucratic and more user-friendly. Panelists from Federal, State, and Local government will discuss the status of the Framework.
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Recently, Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, speaking at a TISP meeting, discussed how response to a catastrophic event like Hurricane Katrina was unique because of "Loss of Civil Society." This concept encompasses the breakdown of civil law and mores. The National Capital Region (NCR) defined a similar concept Regional Continuity in its 2007 Regional Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). The NCR HIRA is a strategic analysis of the hazards that have the potential to significantly impact regional continuity in the NCR. Regional Continuity is defined as "the steady state of continuity in the lives of individuals, families and communities, as well as the local, state and federal government services and leadership that support them. It is further comprised of the infrastructure sectors and systems owned and operated by a strong and resilient public and private sector. It is this "regional continuity" that the NCR values and seeks to preserve and protect. These concepts Loss of Civil Society and Regional Continuity demonstrate how the framework for emergency management is evolving. We, as practioners, are looking at hazards at the regional level. We must consider not only how to respond across multiple jurisdictions, but also how to plan and prepare at the regional level. This panel will explore these new concepts and the steps people are currently taking to meet the regional challenge. Panel coordinated by: Delilah Barton, Beck Disaster * Denotes Invited
Meeting of Meetings
Wednesday, November 7 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Room 304 Privately held session by invitation only. Please be sure to indicate your desire to attend this session on the AHF Registration Form by using the Code: "MoM071."
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