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"John R." John R. D’Araujo, Jr., Assistant Director Federal Emergency Management Agency Response and Recovery Directorate 2002 Joint Operations Symposium “Homeland Security: The Civil-Military Dimensions” September 19, 2002

FEMA’s Mission “Lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters.”

FEMA Responsibilities In Disaster Response Assist State and local governments to: Lessen or avert threat of catastrophe Save lives and protect property, health and safety Alleviate damage, loss, hardship, suffering Appoint Federal Coordinating Officer to: Assess needs, define priorities Establish interagency teams and field offices Assist citizens and public officials in obtaining assistance

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Terrorism Event What Makes It Different ? Incident scene is also a crime scene (FBI) Time critical response needed to save lives Increased psychological, emotional, fear effects Potential for greater chaos Intensity of media coverage Nuclear/biological/chemical contamination issues Greater threat to responders

Terrorism Preparedness Approach Build on existing all-hazards Federal, State, local plans, capabilities & systems Focus on preparing State and local emergency managers and first responders through planning, training, exercises, and grants Sustain initial efforts with follow-on planning, training, exercise, and equipment support Integrate all levels of government

Federal Terrorism Planning and Response Guidance United States Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations Plan (CONPLAN) (January 2001) Describes operational interface between crisis and consequence management Federal Response Plan Terrorism Incident Annex (April 1999) Describes coordination between crisis and consequence management responses

National Capital Region Terrorism Planning National Capital Region WMD Incident Contingency Plan Federal-DC-VA-MD plan that addresses joint operations in event of a WMD attack

Terrorism Preparedness Training

Terrorism Preparedness Exercises Local, State, and Federally-sponsored tabletop, functional and full field exercises Support other exercises focusing on crisis and consequence management interface Top Officials Exercises (TOPOFF)

Special Events A significant event representing a potential target for a terrorist attack. Examples of Criteria: High-level government participation Previous terrorist interest Media attention Current levels of terrorist activity Symbolic or historical significance

Preparation for Special Events

Response to Terrorism Rapid Deployment of Critical Response Resources

Joint Terrorism Preparedness Activities Numerous task forces at all levels of Government Capability Assessment for Readiness (CAR) Joint Assessment of Preparedness Capabilities Assessment of 56 entities (States, DC & Territories) FEMA survey supported by other Federal Departments and Agencies Assessment highlights priorities and shortfalls Results provided to Office of Homeland Security

Terrorism Response  Lessons Learned

Terrorism Response       Lessons Learned (continued)

FEMA’s Office of National Preparedness Build and sustain national preparedness Support planning, training, exercises and equipment needs Lead President’s First Responder Initiative Oversee Citizen Corps, part of Freedom Corps

FEMA’s Office of National Preparedness Priorities Strengthen state and local capabilities Update emergency operations plans and procedures to address: EMD response procedures inventory of critical assets mutual aid agreements/resource typing community and family preparedness Interoperable functional plans Update emergency operations centers Coordinate/Integrate national exercise programs Remedial/Corrective actions program Coordinate federal terrorism preparedness programs

FEMA’s Response and Recovery Directorate Lead all-hazards approach to emergency management Coordinate activities of 27 federal departments & agencies Support recovery efforts (Public Assistance and Individuals & Households Programs) Enhance planning for responding to catastrophic disasters

FEMA’s Role in Terrorism      Preparedness and Response