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Region III
Operations Supplement to the Federal Response Plan
Year 2000 Republican National Convention
July 31 through August 3, 2000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TABLE OF CONTENTS
III. Assignment of Responsibilities
A. General Information
B. Terrorism Related Information
C. Implementation Phases
D. Classification and Levels of Events and Activities
E. Staffing, Alert Notification, and Activation
F. Response Resources
A. Orientation/Briefing Sessions
B. Badging, Accreditation, and Vehicle Permits
C. Communications
D. Administration and Logistics
E. Facilities
F. Contact Information
G. Acronyms and Resource Status Terms
Attachment 1 Schedule of Republican National Convention Events
Attachment 2 Staffing Positions
Attachment 3 Response Resources and Capabilities
a) Status-Teams/Resources
b) Staging Areas (Potential)
c) Points of Arrival
d) Ingress/Egress Routes
e) Hospital Resources and Capability Data (Locations)
Attachment 4 Reporting Requirements and Formats
Attachment 5 Federal Operations Activity Schedule
Attachment 6 Classification and Level of Events and Activities
Attachment 7 Facilities and Facility Contacts
Attachment 8 Federal, State, and Local Contacts
Attachment 9 Notification and Activation
Attachment 10 Communications
Attachment 11 Finance, Administration, and Logistics
Attachment 12 Acronyms and Resource Status Terms
Attachment 13 Locator Maps
a) Metropolitan Philadelphia
b) Downtown Philadelphia
c) Operations Centers/Command Posts
d) Staging Areas
e) Points of Arrival
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Region III
Operations Supplement to the Federal Response Plan
Year 2000 Republican National Convention
July 31 through August 3, 2000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A. The Year 2000 Republican National Convention (RNC), scheduled officially for July 31 through August 3, 2000, will be held in Philadelphia, PA, at the First Union Center (south Philadelphia) with ancillary activities at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Center City) and numerous hotels located in the metropolitan area. An operational period for Federal preparedness is established as July 28 through August 4, 2000.
B. During this event, the city and county of Philadelphia will host a large transient population, foreign visitors, a concentration of dignitaries, worldwide media coverage, and increased population density. With the concentration of large numbers of visitors and spectators, there is an increased risk of casualties from natural or accidental disasters, including broad-scale public health and safety emergencies. Based on this perceived risk, the Federal Government has developed concept plans for an effective and timely Federal response to any contingency. There is a greater probability that an act occurring during the RNC could result in high-risk situations and possibly necessitate a tactical response by the local, State, and Federal governments. Preparedness for nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) and civil disturbance events, as well as potential weather-related disaster events, must be considered. A schedule of RNC events, is provided in Attachment 1.
C. Response to consequences of emergencies is under the primary jurisdiction of the city of Philadelphia and then the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) role during the RNC is as the designated Lead Federal Agency (LFA) to coordinate Federal assistance to State and local governments when State disaster response or consequence management capabilities are overwhelmed and must be supplemented by the Federal Government. It is FEMA's policy that it will use the structure of the Federal Response Plan (FRP) to respond to any emergency.
1. In a terrorism emergency, FEMA's role is to support the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in crisis management response and to serve as the designated LFA in consequence management response.2. In an emergency that results, or is likely to result, in a Presidential Declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [Public Law 93-288, as amended] (Stafford Act), FEMA's role is to coordinate all Federal assistance to supplement the State and local efforts and capabilities to save lives; protect property, public health, and safety; or lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe.
3. In a technological emergency or emergency covered under another independent authority that is not terrorism-oriented, FEMA's role is as a support agency to the Lead or Cognizant Federal Agency. However, assistance provided under the Stafford Act is always the responsibility of FEMA to administer.
D. In addition to the traditional Federal agency day-to-day operating centers, FEMA Region m (FEMA III) will be using its alternate emergency operating facility, which will be staffed throughout the RNC event period (July 31 through August 3) to be better prepared to cope with the impact of a major event in or around the First Union Center or Center City Philadelphia.
E. The RNC will dominate national headlines. The potential occurrence of an event that would reflect negatively on Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or the United States demands that every effort to preclude such an event be undertaken. Federal, State, and city of Philadelphia officials have been and will continue to work together to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to any possible or actual events.
F. Three Pennsylvania counties border the city and county of Philadelphia. They are Montgomery County to the north and west, Delaware County to the south, and Bucks County to the far northeast. Also, Chester County is just southwest of Philadelphia. Montgomery and Delaware counties are the most likely to be affected should an incident occur in Philadelphia during the RNC. Primary transit systems (Regional Rail and High-Speed Lines) operate through underground stations in the Center City area. These systems are subject to impact from any incident occurring in the Center City area or northeast corridor of the Amtrak system. An incident in these areas, and other potential demonstrations adjacent to the FEMA m Office (across from Independence Mall), necessitate having the Operations Section and other key functions of the Regional Operations Center (ROC) operate at the Alternate ROC facility.
G. The impact of an incident during the RNC could directly affect Delaware
and New Jersey communities. Delaware is south of Philadelphia, and New Jersey
is directly across the Delaware River to the east. Delaware is a Region m
State and FEMA m will handle liaison and coordination requirements, but New
Jersey liaison and coordination will be handled in conjunction with FEMA
Region II (New York).
A. Although this Operational Supplement is terrorism oriented, other types of emergencies could occur. Response to such emergencies will be under all or part of the following authorities:
1. Stafford Act/FRP,2. Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP),
3. National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), and
4. Operation Garden Plot Plan for Civil Disturbance.
B. Any terrorist-related events occurring during the RNC period that warrant consequence management will be responded to and managed under the auspices of the following authorities
1. Presidential Decision Directive (PDD)-39, June 21, 1995. This document provides Presidential policy to use all appropriate means to deter, defeat, and respond to all terrorist attacks on our territory and resources, both people and facilities, wherever they occur. The FRP will be the mechanism to provide consequence management response to terrorist incidents in support of State and local governments.2. Stafford Act. The FRP addresses the consequences of any disaster or emergency situation in which there is a need for Federal response assistance under the authorities of the Stafford Act. The Terrorism Incident Annex to FRP addresses terrorism emergencies. This annex defines the role of FEMA and other Federal agencies in emergencies in which terrorism is involved. During the crisis management component of operations, the designated LFA is the FBI. The designated LFA for the consequence management component is FEMA. If the incident involves NBC agents or materials, the appropriate agencies will conduct technical operations in support of the crisis and/or consequence management component.
C. Region III Regional Response Plan (RRP). The FEMA III RRP is the Region's
supplement to the FRP. It is used to facilitate the delivery of all types
of Federal response and recovery assistance to help deal with the consequences
of disasters within Region III.
III. Assignment of Responsibilities
A. The city of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Services (OES) is the emergency management coordination point for the city of Philadelphia. The city's Emergency Management Team comprises representatives from each of the city's departments.
B. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council, headed by the Lieutenant Governor, is the emergency management coordination point for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The State's emergency management team comprises representatives from each of the State's departments and agencies, with the PEMA Director reporting directly to the Office of the Governor
C. FEMA m is the emergency management coordination point for the Federal response in the six Mid-Atlantic States, including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. FEMA coordinates the Federal Emergency Response Team (ERT), which comprises representatives from 27 Federal Departments and agencies structured under the FRP. The Regional organization through the Regional Director (RD) or designee reports to the FEMA Director, who reports directly to the President. As the designated LFA for consequence management, FEMA III, in conjunction with FEMA Headquarters, will coordinate the delivery of Federal assistance to supplement State and local government response.
D. Unlike procedures established for the standard response to a declared disaster, for a terrorism or civil unrest incident, this Operations Supplement describes only those unique actions that will be taken by FEMA and other FRP agencies without reimbursement in advance of a determination of a credible threat to prepare to deliver consequence management response at or during the RNC.
E. Environmental Protection Agency
1. It is anticipated that most response scenarios will be conducted under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) and Oil Pollution Act (CERCLA/OPA) authorities through the NCP. However, in the event of a terrorist event, the On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) and their associated response resources will follow PDDs-39 and -62 and regional and headquarters guidance for coordinating with the FBI and FEMA. In the event a Federal disaster declaration is made, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will fulfill its duties as established under the FRP, Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10, as coordinated through FEMA.2. EPA has local Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Teams that can provide technical support for other agencies during any NBC incidents or conventional intentional releases of hazardous materials. Additional response resources and capabilities are identified in Attachment 3. Specific operating location responsibilities are the following:
a. Multi-Agency Communication Center (MACC). EPA will staff the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) MACC 24 hours per day, or as needed, for the duration of the RNC with EPA personnel and other support as necessary during the operational hours of the RNC and associated special events. The EPA representative at the MACC can activate the EPA response resources as required.b. FEMA ROC. EPA will staff the FEMA ROC 24 hours per day, or as needed, for the duration of the Republican Nation Convention (RNC) with EPA personnel and other support as necessary during the operational hours of the RNC and associated special events. EPA will fulfill its mission statement obligations under ESF #10.
c. Philadelphia Emergency Operations Center (EOC). EPA will staff the Philadelphia EOC 24 hours per day, or as needed, for the duration of the RNC with EPA personnel and other support as necessary during the operational hours of the RNC and associated special events. The EPA representative at the EOC can activate the EPA response resources as required.
d. EPA Regional Response Center (RRC). The EPA RRC is operated 24 hours per day and will be prepared in the event an incident occurs. The EPA duty officer at the RRC can activate the EPA response resources as required.
e. Joint Information Center (JIC). Should an incident occur that warrants the FBI to form a JIC, the Center will be staffed by EPA Public Affairs personnel and other support as necessary during operating hours.
A. The FEMA III ROC will be set up and operational throughout the convention event period. The ROC will be staffed on the following days: July 29, 30, and August 4, with daytime coverage only; and July 31, August 1, 2, and 3, with 24-hour coverage. See Attachment 2 for a staffing schedule.
B. The alternate FEMA III ROC is located in the U.S. Army Reserve Center on the Willow Grove Naval Air Station (NAS) in Horsham, PA. It will be active during the same p as the ROC in Philadelphia and will be the primary location for the Operations Section, which includes ESF agencies. In the event of an incident occurring or a credible threat declared by FBI, the Alternate ROC will go fully operational and may require a support agreement for co incurred. The designated Mobilization Center (MobCen) is the Willow Grove NAS. The MobCen can support up to C5A size aircraft. It will be on alert for activation. If activation is required FEMA Headquarters will issue a mission assignment to the Director of Military Support. If the MobCen is activated, FEMA III will arrange for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to provide a s logistics management team through issuance of a mission assignment.
C. In the event of a major incident, the on-call ERT-N(ational) Team would most likely be activated and deployed to handle operations for an RNC-related incident.
D. FEMA III will provide operational monitoring of all event-related activities and will notify FEMA Headquarters for activation of the Emergency Support Team (EST), various teams already on standby, or the designated ERT-N Team if a credible threat is received regarding RNC locations or if an incident occurs.
1. FEMA III will respond to incidents occurring within the Region as circumstances dictate. When necessary, the Region will request backup support from another Region by contacting FEMA Headquarters.2. FEMA III will provide FEMA State Liaison support at the State (PEMA) and Philadelphia EOCs as denoted in Attachment 2. FEMA III will also provide State Liaisons to other Region m States for any convention-related incident or natural or technological incident when applicable. Region II will handle New Jersey liaison requirements. If a backup Region is requested, a FEMA III State Liaison will assist the incoming Region in setting up operations in the State.
3. FEMA will have an operational capability in the ROC/Alternate ROC and will have liaison staff at the FBI Command Post located at the MACC established by the USSS during the operational period specified.
E. It is anticipated that the number of individuals in and around the First Union Center including patrons, delegates, VIPs, media personnel, and protesters will exceed 35,000. It is expected that in addition to transportation and road closure activities (motorcades), hotel space will be non-existent, the use of law enforcement personnel will be high, and the mission of monitoring all situations from various locations will be a priority.
F. RNC operational and intelligence information will be disseminated from the MACC to the ROC through the assigned liaisons.
G. FEMA III Liaisons (where activated) will operate during the same hours and shifts as our MACC counterparts and the ROC when a credible threat occurs, unless a specific requirement has been established for a location.
H. FEMA Headquarters will coordinate and arrange for alert of two (2) Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Teams to arrive in the Philadelphia vicinity within 12 hours of a mass casualty event if activated and deployed. The city of Philadelphia will establish a staging area(s) for incoming task forces that arrive through the MobCen or other specified municipal airport (see Attachment 3). A US&R Incident Support Team will be rostered with a deployment target of 6 hours to the Philadelphia area.
I. If deployment of other Federal agency teams (i.e., Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMATS) or Management Support Team (MST)) are required, they will be deployed under the independent authority and funding of that agency unless otherwise directed.
J. A potential event may be terrorist-oriented and include the use of an
improvised device with conventional explosive capability or with NBC capability
or other weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Civil unrest, civil disorder
or crowd control, or a natural or technological disaster occurring anywhere
within the Metropolitan Philadelphia area may compound the situation and
incident response.
A. General Information
1. FEMA III will prepare for, coordinate with, and assist other Regional Federal agencies and Departments in their response to an incident occurring during the RNC while maintaining day-to-day operations.a. Regional business will be conducted as usual, managing programs and routinely monitoring the emergency activities of the States.b. The Region will coordinate with FEMA Headquarters for required assistance in preparing for and responding to an incident during the RNC event period.
c. The Regional Interagency Steering Committee (RISC) will be kept current on RNC operational and intelligence related matters. RISC ESF Primary Agencies are requested to identify personnel, have them on alert to staff the Alternate ROC, and have personnel on alert to staff any required ERT activation and deployment.
2. Reporting is critical to the response management process. Standard Incident Reports will be initiated by the ROC for any situation within the RNC locations that may require a Federal response or assistance. Situation Reports (SITREPs) that have been modified for the event will be issued for each operational shift starting July 31, 2000. The default time will be 5:00 a.m./p.m. unless otherwise specified. Reporting information and a copy of the SITREP format is provided in Attachment 4.
3. The Federal operations activity schedule is provided in Attachment 5.
B. Terrorism Related Information
1. Routine liaison and communications will be established with other Federal agencies supporting the FRP, FBI's Contingency Plan, FRERP, NCP, and the latest working draft of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health and Medical Services Support Plan for Federal Response Acts of Chemical/Biological Terrorism.2. Routine liaison and communications will be established and maintained between all operating centers (Philadelphia OES, PEMA, FEMA ROC, and Thomasville Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Operating Center (MOC) and the FEMA Operations Center (FOC)).
3. If FBI Headquarters declares a credible threat or an incident occurs, FEMA Headquarters will take the lead of the consequence management response. The Senior FEMA Official (SFO) and other headquarters staff will deploy along with the Domestic Emergency Support Team (DEST) and establish the Consequence Management Group of the FBI's Joint Operations Center (JOC). FEMA III will support the operation with 24-hour liaison staff at the JOC. The FBI's JOC will be collocated with the MACC.
C. Implementation Phases
When necessary, implementation of Federal response operations associated with any incident, regardless of initiation, will be accomplished in four phases.
1. Phase 1 - General Threat/Response Readiness PhaseBeginning July 25, 2000, FEMA III will be in an enhanced monitoring mode. During the Readiness Phase, FEMA III, the ERT, and appropriate Federal, State, and local counterparts will significantly enhance their readiness to prepare for response to a potential event occurring during the RNC by taking precautionary and preparatory actions, maintaining communications and availability, and reviewing plans and procedures.
2. Phase 2 - Credible Threat/Activation Phase
In the event of a credible terrorist threat as determined by FBI, FEMA III will support the FBI in Crisis Management in accordance with the FBI's Contingency Plan and PDD-39, and emphasize preparation for Consequence Management. In the event of a credible terrorist threat, FEMA m will provide a Liaison to the FBI's DEST or JOC. If a non-terrorist threat develops, FEMA m will take the following appropriate action(s):
a. In a civil disturbance, a natural disaster, or a technological disaster that results in a Stafford Act declaration, FEMA III will manage the Federal support to the State and local governments for consequence management under the auspices of the Stafford Act.b. In a non-terrorist emergency that does not result in a Stafford Act declaration, FEMA III will support the appropriate LFA; for example, in a radiological emergency, FEMA will support the LFA under the FRERP.
c. In any event, FEMA III will utilize the structure of the FRP to manage the consequence management for the event and take the following actions:
(1) The Credible Threat/Activation Phase will be implemented when the situation has progressed or has the potential to progress to a point beyond the capabilities of the Phase 1 staffing. This level will require appropriate ESFs staffed by other Federal agencies. It is anticipated that the EST will be activated.(2) During a Phase 2 activation, a ROC Director assigned by FEMA m will manage the Regional response. Appropriate representatives of each of the ERT sections (i.e. Command and Staff, Operations, Information and Planning, Logistics, and Finance and Administration) will be assigned.
(3) The ROC will go to Level I staffing (Full) at the Alternate ROC facility and take action for alert, activation, and deployment of a full ERT if necessary. If the incident is in the Metropolitan Philadelphia area, the Alternate ROC will serve as the ROC/ERT Advance Element (ERT-A) with liaisons at the State and city EOCs. The State will also have operations staff at the city EOC and at the Alternate ROC.
d. If an incident occurs or a credible threat is declared in another location within the State or Region, liaisons may be sent to both the State EOC and the FBI's Field Office in the respective area. Backup regional staff would be requested to replace Region m staff responding to the event by filling positions in the ROC.
e. If the threat is non-terrorist based and radiological, FEMA will deploy an ERT-A Team Leader (referred to as a SFO in the FRERP) to the appropriate LFA under the FRERP.
f. In the event an ERT-A or ERT is needed in a Region m State other than Pennsylvania, the ROC will notify the EST that an ERT-A should be deployed using a backup Region or the ERT-N, as deemed appropriated by FEMA Headquarters.
3. Phase 3 - Consequence Management/Delivery Phase
If a full ERT response is required to respond to an event during the RNC event period for a terrorist or other significant event, a Level I Response for a Major to Catastrophic incident may be required. During this level of activation, all ROC functions and the full ERT with all supporting ESFs will be in place and operational. A Disaster Field Office (DFO) will be established at either the Willow Grove NAS or other location to be determined at the time of the incident if more appropriate.
a. Liaisons assigned during the readiness phase prior may be retained or reassigned. The ROC will retain control until a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) is appointed and a DFO is operational.b. In the event an ERT-N is deployed, FEMA III will facilitate its transition into the ERT-N management structure and provide supplemental staffing.
(1) The pre-designated ERT-N FCO and RD, FEMA III will identify the supplemental staffing required for the ERT-N.(2) FRP agencies will support the ERT-N as required.
(3) FEMA III personnel from the ROC, ERT-A, or other pre-event assignments will be incorporated into the ERT-N. Whenever possible, key Region m personnel will be assigned as Deputy FCO, Section/Branch Chiefs, and to other positions, to facilitate transition of the ERT-N into and out of Region III.
4. Phase 4 - Disengagement
The Disengagement Phase exercises the gradual disengagement of FEMA coordination of operations under the FRP. Some single agency or interagency technical operations may continue beyond FRP disengagement to support the affected State or local governments with long-term hazard monitoring, decontamination, and site restoration if applicable.
D. Classification and Levels of Events and Activities
Several charts depicting classification and levels of events are provided in Attachment 6.
E. Staffing, Alert Notification, and Activation
Staffing requirements by location are identified in Attachment 2. Generic contact information is also included. Other Federal, State, and local staff contact information is provided in Attachment 8. Alert notification and activation information is provided in Attachment 9.
F. Response Resources
Response resources and capabilities for support of consequence management
along with their alert status are identified in Attachment 3.
A. Orientation/Briefing Sessions
FEMA III and appropriate other Federal agencies will participate in RNC-related orientations, briefings, and tests of alerting system structures including the following:
1. Operations Section Orientation (ESFs)2. All Hands FEMA III RNC Briefing
3. Notification Test (ESFs/FEMA III)
B. Badging, Accreditation, and Vehicle Permits
All FEMA personnel requiring access to the MACC will be required to have a new picture ID issued to them by the USSS. Designated staff will be notified regarding the time and place that they need to report to for badging. If they will be using a vehicle to enter a controlled site, the vehicle will need to be cleared and permitted on a daily basis. The permitted location will be provided to appropriate staff.
C. Communications Normal and backup communications will be required at key operating locations. Secure voice will be required at the ROC, Alternate ROC, MACC, State EOC, and Philadelphia EOC. An outline of communications requirements and capabilities are covered in Attachment 10.
D. Administration and Logistics Specific administration and logistical requirements, capabilities and actions are addressed in Attachment 11.
E. Facilities Facilities that are identified as potential or required for RNC consequence management functions are identified in Attachment 7. Locator maps are provided in Attachment 13.
F. Contact Information A listing of Federal, State, and local key staff contacts is provided in Attachment 8. Contact information for facilities is provided in Attachment 7. Generic contact information for staff positions at operating facilities is listed in Attachment 2.
G. Acronyms and Resource Status Terms. See Attachment 12.
Attachment 1 Schedule of Republican National Convention Events
Attachment 2 Staffing Positions
Attachment 3 Response Resources and Capabilities
a) Status-Teams/Resources
b) Staging Areas (Potential)
c) Points of Arrival
d) Ingress/Egress Routes
e) Hospital Resources and Capability Data (Locations)
Attachment 4 Reporting Requirements and Formats
Attachment 5 Federal Operations Activity Schedule
Attachment 6 Classification and Level of Events and Activities
Attachment 7 Facilities and Facility Contacts
Attachment 8 Federal, State, and Local Contacts
Attachment 9 Notification and Activation
Attachment 10 Communications
Attachment 11 Finance, Administration, and Logistics
Attachment 12 Acronyms and Resource Status Terms
Attachment 13 Locator Maps
a) Metropolitan Philadelphia
b) Downtown Philadelphia
c) Operations Centers/Command Posts
d) Staging Areas
e) Points of Arrival
Schedule of Republican National Convention Events
Region III Operational Readiness and Monitoring Period - July 28 through August 5, 2000
RNC Primary Venue Activities
Sunday, JULY 30, 2000
RegistrationChairman's Welcome Reception and Opening Night Harbor Fireworks Display
Correlate Activity - Lighted Boat Parade - Philadelphia 2000 Welcome America! Delaware River ("Liberty Belle" steamship convention guests)
Monday, JULY 31, 2000
GOP National Convention 2000 - Morning and Afternoon Sessions - First Union Center, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.NRSC Main Event: "Fight Night" - Navy Yard, 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 2000
GOP National Convention 2000: Evening Session
First Union Center, 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 2, 2000
Challengers and Incumbents Reception: "A Taste of Philly"GOP National Convention 2000: Evening Session - GOP Presidential Nomination First Union Center, 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.
Philadelphia 2000 - "Philadelphia: Make It A Day/Make It A Night." - family-oriented shopping event at multiple locations in Center City that also showcases the city's museums and cultural attractions.
Thursday, August 3, 2000
All-Star Salute Luncheon
GOP National Convention 2000: Evening Session - GOP Presidential Acceptance Speech First Union Center, 12:00 noon to 2:00 a.m. (August 4)
Friday, August 4, 2000
Departures
[Hourly schedule of events omitted.]
Staffing Positions
Below is a set of matrixes showing the staffing at each operating location with generic contact information. See Attachment 12 for a list of acronyms and resource status terms.
Regional Operations Center (Philadelphia)
[Level 3 - Minimal Stafflng]
Position 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROC Director On-Call (215) 931-5757 Opns Officer 24 24 24 24 (215) 931-5757 Info Pln Chief 12 12 12 12 (215) 931-5757 Reports Spec 24 24 24 24 (215) 931-5757 MT Rep 12 12 12 12 (215) 931-5757 PIO 24 24 24 24 (215) 931-5757 Admin Chief 12 12 12 12 (215) 931-5757 Log Chief 24 24 24 24 (215) 931-5757 IT (ADP) Tech 24 24 24 24 (215) 931-5757 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: 12 = Day Shift Only; 24 = 24-Hour Coverage (2 Shifts)
Alternate Regional Operations Center (Horsham, PA)
[FEMA Operations Section on Standby with ESFs on Alert]
Position 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opns Chief 8 24 24 24 24 TBD Opns Spec 8 8 8 24 24 24 24 8 TBD Emg Svc Br Ch 8 24 24 24 24 TBD IS Br Chief 8 24 24 24 24 TBD HS Br Chief 8 24 24 24 24 TBD OS Br Ch/Log 8 8 8 24 24 24 24 8 TBD IT ADP Tech 12 12 24 24 24 24 24 12 TBD MERS LNO 8 8 8 24 24 24 24 TBD Reports Spec 8 24 24 24 24 TBD MAC 8 24 24 24 24 TBD Region II LNO 8 24 24 24 24 TBD DOD LNO DOD/1st Srmy On Alert (404) 362-3400 ESF #1 FAA/DOT On Alert (718) 553-3100 ESF #2 NCS On Alert (215) 656-63-63 ESF #3 USACE/DOD On Alert (215) 656-6757 ESF #4 USFS/USDA On Alert (610) 557-4161 ESF #6 ARC On Alert (703) 206-8822 ESF #7 GSA On Alert (215) 656-5523 ESF #8 PHS/DHHS On Alert (800) 872-6367 ESF #9 Emg Svc Br Ch ESF #10 EPA On Alert (215) 814-9016 ESF #11 FNS/USDA On Alert (609) 259-5086 ESF #12 DOE On Alert (202) 586-8100 CAP On Alert (610) 636-0717 SBA On Alert (800) 659-2955 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: 8 or 12 = Day Shift Only; 24 = 24-Hour Coverage (2 Shifts) - Some dual slotting.
If a threat warrants or incident occurs or access to 615 Chestnut Street becomes a problem, the ROC will go to a Level 1 (Full) status at the Alternate ROC location where the Operations Section will already be in place. Staff positions noted in the Philadelphia ROC will transition to the Alternate ROC, and the ROC Director will assume charge. These personnel will constitute the full extent of staff required at the Alternate ROC to handle an incident response.
Pennsylvania Emergency Operations Center - Forward (Ivyland, Bucks County, PA)
Position 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liaison 8 24 24 24 24 8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: 12 = Day Shift Only; 24 = 24-Hour Coverage (2 Shifts)
Philadelphia Emergency Operations Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Position 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liaison 8 24 24 24 24 8 (215) 686-1104 ERT Opns Specialist (Alert Status) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note: 12 = Day Shift Only; 24 = 24-Hour Coverage (2 Shifts)
Multi-Agency Communications Center/Pre-Joint Operations Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Position 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Liaison 8 24 24 24 24 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: 12 = Day Shift Only; 24 = 24-Hour Coverage (2 Shifts)
Consequence Management Group at Joint Operations Center (If Activated)
Position D D+1 D+2 D+3 D+4 D+5 D+6 D+7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FEMA Lead/Senior 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 Official FEMA Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 FBI Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 PA Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 Phila Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 Other County Liaisons 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 DOD Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 EPA Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 PHS Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 DOE Liaison 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Response Resources and Capabilities
A. Status - Teams/Resources
Shown below is a matrix of teams and resources that are identified as crucial to support a consequence management response to a terrorism incident in the Philadelphia area during the RNC. See Attachment 12 for a list of acronym and resource status terms.
Transp Hrs to Contact Resource Status Location Mode Arrive Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATE WMD Civ Spt Tm Indiantown Gap Ground 3 (717) 651-2001 US&R State Team Ground 6 (717) 651-2001 FEDERAL DHHS/PHS DMAT #PHS-1 Advisory Rockville, MD Ground (800) 872-6367* DMAT #NY-2 Advisory Valhalla, NY Ground 9 (800) 872-6367* DMAT #NY-4 Advisory Rockland Cty,NY Ground 9 (800) 872-6367* DMAT #MA-1 Advisory Boston, MA Ground 9 (800) 872-6367* DMAT #MA-2 Advisory Boston, MA Ground 9 (800) 872-6367* DMAT #PA-1 Advisory Pittsburgh, PA Ground 6 (800) 872-6367* DMAT #PA-2 Advisory Derry, PA Ground 6 (800) 872-6367* DMAT #NJ-1 Advisory Wharton, NJ Ground 6 (800) 872-6367* DMORT (R3) Advisory Abington, MD Ground (800) 872-6367* NBC-DMORT (R4) Advisory Knoxville, TN Ground 16 (800) 872-6367* NMRT-WMD-East Deployed WGNAS (800) 872-6367* MST Deployed WGNAS (800) 872-6367* CDC (PHS) Hotline (770) 488-7100 * Extension 927 or 951 FEMA US&R #MD-1 Alert Montgomery County Ground 7 (202) 898-6100 US&R #VA-1 Alert Fairfax (County) Ground 8 (202) 898-6100 IST Alert Air 6 (202) 898-6100 Log Mgmt Team Alert Air 6 (202) 898-6100 ERT-A Alert Philadelphia Area Ground 2 (215) 931-5757 ERT-N Alert Hq/Regions Air/Grd 10 (202) 898-6100 Consequence Mgmt Alert Air/Grd (202) 898-6100 Group (E7EMA Hq) Element of DEST/ JOC FCT Alert Hq Agencies Air/Grd 10 (202) 898-6100 DOD SBCCOM Hotline (800) 424-8802 EPA EPA Region III response resources are coordinated by the On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) who are available 24 hours per day and who can be contacted by telephone through the agency' s Regional Response Center (RRC) at (215) 814-3255 or the National Response Center (NRC) at (800) 424-8802. The following teams/resources are identified as crucial to support a consequence management resnonse to a terrorism incident in the Philadelohia area durinz the RNC: FOSC (Federal On- Deployed Philadelphia, PA Ground RRC Scene Coordinator) (215) 814-3255 SATA (Site Deployed Philadelphia, PA Ground RRC Assessment/Tech. Standby Delran, NJ Ground 1 (215) 814-3255 Assistance) USCG AST (Atlantic Deployed Philadelphia, PA Ground RRC Strike Team) Standby Fort Dix, NJ Ground 3 (215) 814-3255 ERRS (Emergency Alert Multiple Ground 2 RRC and Rapid Response (215) 814-3255 Services) ERT (Enviromnental Standby Edison, NJ Ground 4 RRC Response Team) (215) 814-3255 RERT (Radiological Alert Philadelphia, PA Ground 1 RRC Emergency Response Alert Las Vegas, NV Air 12 (215) 814-3255 Team) ATSDR (Agency for Alert Philadelphia, PA Ground 1 RRC Toxic Substances and (215) 814-3255 Disease Registry) (404) 639-0615 NEIC (National Alert Denver, CO Air 12 RRC Enforcement Investi- (215) 814-3255 gations Center) EPA Region II Alert Edison, NJ Ground 3 RRC (732) 548-8730 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Level A HazMat Response Team
EPA will have a response OSC, EPA Mobile Command Post (MCP-1), start contractor resources and components of EPA's Environmental Response Team (ERT), the USCG Atlantic Strike Team (AST), and Marine Safety Of ficer (MSO) Philadelphia deployed within Philadelphia (location TBD). This group will team up with Philadelphia Fire Department HazMat officers to form a Level A capable HazMat response team. This HazMat team will be equipped to respond to a HazMat incident or terrorist event that may impact the RNC or the public; it can be activated by the EPA representative at the Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC), Philadelphia EOC, or RRC. The response OSC will direct all EPA field activities in the event of an emergency activation. All personnel will have appropriate credentials and photo identification as deemed necessary by the USSS.
This response team will supplement Philadelphia' s HazMat response capabilities and will coordinate these activities through the city's EOC. This team will work under the Incident Command System/Unified Command (ICS/UC). All EPA contractor personnel will take direction from, and report exclusively to, EPA OSCs, unless directed otherwise by EPA. Activation of these resources by the MACC, EOC, or RRC will be by pager, cellular phone, and/or backup communications systems (e.g., satellite or radio).
B. Staging Areas (Potential)
The following are staging area locations identified by the city of Philadelphia to receive and engage Federal response resources if required:
Pennsylvania National Guard Armory
2700 Southampton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1299
(215) 560-6031Pennsylvania National Guard Armory
3205 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2839
(215) 823-4706Pennsylvania National Guard Armory
5350 Ogontz Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1693
(215) 329-5228
Armory priorities and specific usage will be determined by event-driven requirements such as the location and magnitude of the incident requiring response actions.
C. Points of Arrival
The following are probable points of arrival for Federal resources directed during an emergency response:
Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Easton Road, PA Route 611
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 443-6000Philadelphia International Airport
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 937-5400 or 6800Northeast Philadelphia Airport
9800 Ashton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 685-0333
D. Ingress/Egress Routes
Phildelphia police in consjunction with other applicable jurisdictions will determine and control required ingress/egress routes from the Mobilization Center (MobCen) and/or points of arrival (other airports) to specified staging areas for the movement of response resources (teams and equipment). This will be accomplished at the time required based on specific locaitons and traffic/situation conditions at the time and will be coordinated through the Philselphia Office of Emergency Management at the Philadelphia EOC.
E. Hospital Resources and Capability Data (Locations)
[Omitted]
Reporting Requirements and Formats
1. Initial Operating Report (Standard FEMA Format). Prepared on July 28, 2000.
2. Incident Report (Standard FEMA Format). Prepared for specific incidents that occur within the framework of the RNC activities.
3. Situation Status Report. Prepared for each operational shift at 5:00 a.m./p.m. as applicable to the scheduled shifts starting July 31 and concluding August 4, 2000.
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RNC SITUATION REPORT FORMAT
SITUATION STATUS REPORT #
EVENT: Republican National Convention
DATE AND TIME:
1. SITUATION
This section provides a narrative describing the event being reported, the severity of the event, a summary of the area(s) affected, the type of incident (e.g., weather, bombing, threat), the date and time of the incident, and other pertinent information.
2. ESTIMATE OF CASUALTIES
This section will include estimates of injured, missing, and/or deceased resulting from the event. Estimates will be by State if more than one State is affected.
3. CURRENT SITUATION AND POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES
This section will include a statement on the current status of operations including personnel, communications, equipment, vehicles, and any potential consequences.
4. ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED REQUESTS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
This section includes any actual or anticipated needs or requests for Federal assistance (e.g., teams, equipment, expertise) and should include requests for potential additional impacts.
5. SEVERITY AND IMPACT ON POLITICAL JURISDICTIONS
This section contains a description of damages by political jurisdictions including the most severely affected jurisdictions involved and an estimate of losses in the following categories:Individuals: Number of people evacuated, in shelters, etc.
Utilities: Note any damage to water, power or gas plants, communications systems, or other utilities. Provide assessment of impacts and projected timeframe for restoration as appropriate (e.g., sewer treatment plant for Sludge County is inoperable; estimate repair is 3 to 5 days; impact is raw sewage discharge directly into river; no immediate health threat).
Road/Transportation Status: Overall assessment of any impacts to the transportation network including status of airports, damage to key facilities, estimate times of repair, and other pertinent data.
Structures: Note estimates of damage to structures, both residential and public facilities.
Critical Facilities: Highlight damage to and impact on critical facilities such as hospitals.
Government Operations: Note operational conditions of government facilities in the affected area.
6. STATUS OF DECLARATION REQUESTS
Note any declared emergency areas, requests for major disasters, and damage assessment team activity (local, State, Federal, or combined).
7. STATUS OF RESPONSE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
State and Local: Provide locations of EOCs and operational activities of the State and local authorities. Note any special usage or need for specific resources. Note number of personnel, if available, active in response operations.Federal: Provide information on the activation of the ROC. Provide name and phone number of the ROC Director and ROC hours of operation. Discuss deployment of ERT. Provide locations or potential locations of operating facilities such as Disaster Offices and Mobilization Centers. Provide overview of Federal response activities and any specific information on ESF activation and operations. For ESFs activated include a breakdown by ESF (based upon ESF reports) of ongoing activities. Highlight significant problems or resource shortfalls and how the issues are being addressed.
Federal Operations Acitivity Schedule
1. Beginning July 27, 2000, liaison and communications channels will be enhanced. FEMA III State Liaisons will maintain frequent contact with the States (Pennsylvania and Delaware, and New Jersey through FEMA Region II), monitor State and local preparations and activities, and provide periodic updates to the Response Operations Branch Chief. The Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) Detachment in Thomasville, GA, will provide a 24-hour monitoring capability and advise the Duty Officer of information received after hours.
2. Beginning July 27, 2000, Thomasville MERS personnel will deploy to Region III to begin setup of backup communications equipment at the Alternate ROC.
3. By July 28, 2000, the Alternate ROC will be operational.
4. July 28, 2000, MobCen operations will be established in conjunction with Alternate ROC. Management Team on standby if no assets are staged, otherwise activated whenever resources are deployed.
5. Starting July 31, 2000, FEMA m liaison will deploy to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) EOC.
6. Starting July 31, 2000, FEMA m liaison will deploy to the Philadelphia EOC.
7. July 31, 2000, FEMA m liaison will deploy to the FBI Command Post at MACC.
8. July 31, 2000, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) will deploy, as needed, to the designated JIC established by USSS or FBI.
9. July 31 through August 4, 2000, designated FEMA m ERT members will staff the ROC/Alternate ROC with ESF representation.
10. On August 5, 2000, the deactivation of the Alternate ROC will take place.
11. The hours of operation for the ROC/Alternate ROC will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 28, 29, and August 4, 2000, at both locations. For the period of July 31 to July 4, 2000, a 24-hour operational schedule will be established
12. Primary ESFs are requested to have representatives from their agencies on alert for duty at the Alternate ROC to cover each shift for the period of July 31 through August 4, 2000.
13. A modified version of the SITREP will be published daily by the ROC starting July 31, 2000. A copy of the format is provided as Attachment 4.
14. The Alternate ROC will be the primary operating location for the ROC Operations Section (ESFs) and coordination point for MobCen requirements.
Classification and Levels of Events and
Activities
Classification of Events
Day-to-Day or Normal Operations - Implies no extraordinary situation either occurring or expected.A Minor Situation or Event - Reflects activities or events that would not require FEMA involvement but are of sufficient consequence to advise FEMA m and FEMA Headquarters. Such conditions could potentially escalate to proportions that would require FEMA involvement at a future time. FEMA teams will continue intelligence assessment, liaison, and threat analysis.
A Major Situation or Event - Would probably result in FEMA m activating the Regional ERT to a fully operational status. The ERT will be either placed on alert status or deployed, depending on the nature of the crisis and on results from consultation between FEMA m and FEMA Headquarters management.
A Catastrophic Event - Reflects conditions of national significance. Such an event would require major long-term disaster response commitment. A Disaster Field Office (DFO) site outside the immediate area may be required to meet the safety and communications requirements of the operations. The DFO location will be determined on the basis of available facilities and the nature and location of the event. If a catastrophic event should occur, the RNC events would most likely be discontinued or postponed.
Operational Response Levels
Massive (Level I) - An event or incident involving massive levels of damage, with severe impact or multistate scope. This level of event will result in a Presidential major disaster declaration, with major Federal, regional, and national resources.Moderate (Level II) - An event or incident involving moderate levels of damage that will likely result in a major disaster Presidential declaration, with moderate Federal assistance. Federal regional resources will be fully engaged, and possible other Federal regional offices outside the affected area may be called upon to contribute resources. Select national resources mae also be utilized.
Minor (Level III) - An event or incident involving minor to average levels of damage that may result in a Presidential declaration of an emergency or major disaster. State and local jurisdictions may request some Federal involvement, and the request will be met by existing Federal regional resources.
Operational Phases
Readiness Phase - The FEMA Operations Center (FOC) serves as the official notification point for FEMA. This is supplemented by the five MERS Operations Centers (MOCs). All are 24-hour operating activities. Also, the Regions may place their ROC at a Staffing Level 3, 2, or 1 to support required actions. The MOC in Thomasville, GA, is the primary backup for Region m during non-duty hours. These entities, starting with the Region, are responsible for monitoring, incident reporting, and alert and notification processes. In the event of an incident, the Region is further responsible to conduct assessments in conjunction with the State and to process any declaration requests from a Governor to the President. The ROC and/or ERT-A may be activated in anticipation of meeting Federal response requirements. h some cases a FEMA State Liaison will be deployed prior to the ERT-A to assist the State in how to proceed with Federal assistance requests.Delivery Phase - This phase begins once the ERT-A and ROC are operational or the ERT is fully operational out of the DFO. This phase includes support provided by the EST and policy direction from the Catastrophic Disaster Response Group (CDRG). Depending on the type and magnitude of the event, ESFs may be required as part of the ERT-AIERT response and at the ROC.
Stand-Down Phase - When operations commence, immediately the Information and Planning Section starts to develop short- and long-range plans. One plan that fits into the intermediate to long-range scope is a demobilization plan. The plan will be adjusted, as situations require, while leadership moves ahead at implementing demobilization in a staged process. This will include scaling down of deployed assets, which includes FEMA and ESF staff. Eventually, field operations will terminate with implementation of a transition plan, moving operational responsibility from the DFO back to the appropriate Regional Office.
Staffimg Levels
Level 1 - Massive Event - Full Staffing (Most ESFs)Level 2 - Moderate Event - Mid-Level Staffing (Select ESFs)
Level 3 - Minor Event - Minimal Staffing (Normally FEMA Only)
Facilities and Facility Contacts
Regional Operations Center
The Regional Operations Center (ROC) is the facility established at the FEMA m Regional Office in response to, or in anticipation of, an event that may require Federal assistance under the Federal Response Plan (FRP). Emergency Response Team (ERT) members as required staff the ROC. It serves as an initial point-of-contact in the Region for the affected State(s), the National Emergency Support Team (EST), and Federal agencies. The facility and FEMA offices provide security when operational.
Location:
615 Chestnut Street
One Independence Mall, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106Telephone: (215) 931-5757
Fax Number: (215) 931-5590
E-mail: RG3ROC@fema.gov
Parking: In-Building Parking ($12.00)
Alternate Regional Operations Center
The Alternate ROC is the facility established to provide an emergency operations capability away from the downtown Philadelphia area. It will provide for emergency relocation of operations from the ROC if necessary or act as an adjunct capability of the ROC in certain situations. The same functions apply at the Alternate ROC that do at the ROC. For the purpose of the RNC, the Alternate ROC will be the primary location of the Operations Section including the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).
Location:
U.S. Army Reserve Center
Willow Grove NAS
Easton Road (PA Route 611)
Horsham, PA
Telephone: (215) 931-5757 and TBD
Fax Number: (215) 931-5590 and TBD
E-mail: RG3ROC@fema.gov
Parking: Access by Navy Main Gate (Pass Required), Open Parking
Multi-Agency Communication Center / Federal Bureau of Investigation Forward
[FBI Pre-loint Operation Center]
The Multi-Agency Communications Center (MACC) is established by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) as part of their overall Coordination Center structure, to manage the coordinated operational activities of the Federal operations in conjunction with State and local agencies. The FBI will collocate their Forward Command Post at this location. The Joint Operations Center (JOC), if activated due to a terrorism incident, will be collated at this location and serve to bring all agencies and Departments that are performing some law enforcement or related activity together for crisis management actions in concert with consequence management response actions.
Location:
20th and Johnson Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Telephone: FBI (215) 218-9359
Fax Number:- (215) TBD
Parking: Controlled Parking Area (Permit Required)
Federal Bureau of Investiration - Field Omce Command Post
Location:
600 Arch Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
Telephone: (215) 418-4000
Fax Number: (215) 418-4460
Mobilization Center
The Willow Grove NAS has been designated the Mobilization Center (MobCen) for the staging and/or movement of Federal consequence management resources for the RNC. This is a closed facility with a pass required for entry. The Alternate ROC is located on this facility.
Location:
Easton Road (PA 611) at County Line Road
Horsham, PA
Telephone: (215) 443-6000 (Duty Officer)
Fax Number: (215) 443-6454
Parking: Open Parking after Access Obtained
National Emergency Response Team OPerating Locations
The National Emergency Response Team (ERT-N), if activated, will first stage at the MobCen in Horsham, PA. The incident and available operational locations in the Philadelphia area will determine where they will establish operations. The FEMA m office is one option to consider if it is not in the affected area and is accessible. The Alternate ROC is another option.
Philadelphia Emergency Operations Center
The Philadelphia EOC will be the primary command and control location for Philadelphia operations. It is also a backup location for the MACC if required.
Location:
240 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA
Telephone: (215) 686-1104
Fax Number: (215) 686-1117
Pennsvlvania Emergency Operations Center
The Pennsylvania EOC, under jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), is the 24-hour operation location for the coordination of State response activity. This effort is accomplished in conjunction with staff deployed to the Philadelphia EOC for direct coordination.
Location:
2605 Interstate Drive (Commerce Park)
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9364
Telephone: (717) 651-2001
Fax Number: (717) 651-2040
Pennsylvania Emergency Operations Center - Forward
Location:
911 Ivy Glenn Road
Ivyland, PA (Johnsville - Bucks County)
Telephone:
Fax Number:
Montgomery County (PA) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
50 Eagleville Road
Eagleville, PA 19403
Telephone: (610) 631-6530
Fax Number: (215) 631-6536
Delaware County (PA) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
360 North Middletown Road
Media, PA
Telephone: (610) 565-8700
Fax Number: (610) 892-9583
Chester County (PA) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
601 Westown Road
West Chester, PA 19380
Telephone: (610) 344-5000
Fax Number: (610) 344-5050
Bucks County (PA) Emervency Operations Center
Location:
50 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA
Telephone: (215) 348-7518
Fax Number: (215) 348-2019
New Jersey Emergency Operations Center
Location:
NJ State Police Headquarters River Road
West Trenton, NJ
Telephone: (609) 882-4201
Fax Number: (609) 883-3862
City of Camden (NJ) Emervency Operations Center
Location:
Fire Administration Headquarters
4 North 3rd Street
Camden,NJ 08102
Telephone: (856) 757-7514
Fax Number: (856) 757-7243
Atlantic County (NJ) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
5033 English Creek Avenue
Sag Harbor Township, NJ 08234-5743
Telephone; (609) 407-6742
Fax Number: (609) 407-6745
Burlington County (NJ) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
1 Academy Drive
Westampton Township, NJ 08060
Telephone: (609) 261-3900
Fax Number: (609) 265-1323
Camden County (NJ) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
2311 Egg Harbor Road, Building #18
Lindenwold,NJ 08021
Telephone: (856) 7834808, ext. 5060
Fax Number: (856) 782-0466
Gloucester County (NJ) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
1200 North Delsea Drive
Clayton, NJ 08312
Telephone: (856) 307-7155
Fax Number: (856) 307-7158
Salem County (NJ) Emergency Operations Center
Location:
135 Cemetery Road
Woodstown, NJ 08908-9455
Telephone: (856) 769-2900
Fax Number: (856) 7694229
Delaware State Emergency Operations Center
Location:
165 Brick Store Landing Road
Smerna, DE 19977
Telephone: (302) 659-3362
Fax Number (302) 659-6855
FEMA Region II
With the potential that Camden or other New Jersey communities could be impacted from an incident in Philadelphia during the RNC, coordination is required with FEMA Region II for any response actions.
Location:
26 Federal Plaza, Room 1337
New York. NY 10278
Telephone: (212) 225-7007
Fax Number: (212) 225-7281
FEMA National Interagency Emergency Operations Center
The National Interagency Emergency Operations Center (NIEOC) is located in the FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC. It is the operating location of the EST when activated.
Location:
500 C Street, SW
Washington, DC
Telephone: (202) 646-2424
Fax Number: (202) 646-2414
FEMA Operations Center
Location:
Mount Weather Emergency Assistance Center
State Route 601
Bluemont, VA
Telephone: (202) 898-6100
Fax Number: (202) 898-6175
FEMA Mobile Emergencv Response Support Thomasville Detachment Operations Center
Location:
Federal Regional Center
Thomasville, GA
Telephone: (912) 225-4756
Fax Number: (912) 2254755
First Union Center
The First Union Center will serve as the convention center for the RNC. It is located on South Broad Street adjacent to I-95 north of the old Navy Yard. All emergency contact requirements should be funneled through the MACC.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located between 11th and 12th Streets on Market Street in Center City Philadelphia. The facility connects directly to the Center City Gallery shopping mall, the Regional Rail Station and other high-speed transit lines, and over-the-street access to the Marriott Hotel. The front portion of the facility is on the second level that is part of the old Reading Terminal structure and covers the Reading (food) Market. Portions of the facility traverse Filbert and Arch Streets (north from Market). A newer two-story section is connected just north of Arch Street, which continues back to Race Street and west, traversing 12th Street to 13th Street. The center is located within two blocks of Philadelphia City Hall and five blocks of Independence Mall Historic Park. It is anticipated that this facility will handle ancillary RNC activities and be subject to a large number of visitors during the RNC activities. All emergency contact requirements should be funneled through the MACC.
Marriott Hotel (RNC Primary Hotel)
The Marriott Hotel is located at 12th and Market Streets in Center City Philadelphia with direct over-the-street access to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It is anticipated that this facility will receive a lot of media and spectator attention due to the influx of dignitaries. All emergency contact requirements should be funneled through the MACC.
Federal, State and Local Contacts
Federal Regional Agencies
FEMA Region IIIDirector Rita A. Calvan (215) 931-5608
Operations David W. Hall (215) 931-5757
Fax (215) 931-5590
RNC Duty Officer David Hall (800) SkyPage - PIN 1255338FEMA Region II
Acting Director Joseph Picciano (212) 225-7209
Operations Gerard McCarty (212) 225-7748
Fax (212) 225-7281Emergency Support Function Primary Agency Points of Contact
ESF #1 Transportation
DOT/FAA
Tom Trubiano
(718) 553-3376
Fax 553-3380ESF #2 Communications
NCS/GSA
Robert Tauseek
(215) 656-6363
Fax 656-6421ESF #3 Public Works and Engineering
DOD/USACE
Micky Mulvenna
(215) 656-6757
Fax 656-6767ESF #4 Firefighting
USDA/USFS
Malcom Gramley
(610) 557-4161
Fax 557-4154ESF #6 Mass Care
ARC
Peggy Mott
(732) 295-3931
Fax 892-6263ESF #7 Resource Support
GSA
John C. Thompson
(215) 656-5523
Fax 656-6404ESF #8 Health and Medical Services
DHHS/PHS
CAPT Bryan Jones
(215) 861-4635
Fax 861-4623ESF #10 Hazardous Materials
EPA
Dennis Carney
(215) 814-3241
Fax 814-3254ESF #11 Food
USDA/FNS
Peter Santos
(609) 259-5086
Fax 259-5147ESF #12 Energy
DOE (HQ)
Ron Crouch
(202) 586-8649
Fax 586-3859Military Support Civil Authorities
DOD/1st Army
Kelly Shields
(404) 362-7360
Fax 362-7761Civil Air Patrol
USAF/CAP
LTC Steve Fortin
(717) 861-2335
Fax 861-2164
(For ESFs #5 and #9 Contact FEMA m Operations)
U.S. Secret Service (Philadelphia Field Office)RNC Contact
Thomas C. Locke
(215) 861-3300
Fax (215) 861-3311Federal Bureau of Investigation (Philadelphia Field Office)
RNC Contact
Thomas F. Dowd, Supervisor
John Verica, Case Agent
(215) 412 4000
Fax (215) 412-4460
Commonwealth of Pennsvlvania
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)Director
David L. Smith
(717) 651-2001
Operations
John Bahnweg
(717) 651-2001
Fax (717) 651-2040Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Director
Michael A. Nucci, Jr
(215) 686-1104
Deputy
Tim Sheppard
(215) 686-1104
Fax (215) 686-1117Montgomery County Office of Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator
Dennis Parker
(610) 631-6530
Deputy
Michele Jackson
(610) 631-6530
Fax (610) 631-6536Delaware County Emergency Management Agency
Coordinator
Ed Truitt
(610) 565-8700
Deputy
Jerry Mulville
(610) 565-8700
Fax (610) 892-9583Chester County Department of Emergency Services
Director
Edward J. Atkins
(610) 344-5000
Operations
John Haynes
(610) 344-5000 (5100-911 Supv)
John McNamara
(610) 344-5000
Fax (610) 344-5050Bucks County Emergency Management Agency
Coordinator
John Dougerty
(215) 348-7518
Deputy
Harry Crohe
(215) 348-7518
Fax (215) 348-2019
State of New Jersey
New Jersey State Police (Office of Emergency Management)Superintendent COL Carson J Dunbar, Jr.
Office (609) 882-2000
Fax (609) 882-6500City of Camden (NJ) Emergency Management
Fire Chief Herb Leary (856) 757-7500
Operations (856) 757-7514
Fax (856) 757-7243Atlantic County (NJ) Emergency Management
Coordinator Vincent Jones (609) 407-6742
Deputy Richard Mulvihill (609) 407-6742
Fax (609) 407-6745Burlington County (NJ) Emergency Management
Coordinator Kevin Tuno (609) 261-3900
Fax (609) 265-1323Camden County (NJ) Emergency Management
Coordinator Donald Elmer (856) 783-4808, extension 5420
Deputy Charles VanCamp (856) 783-4808, extension 5402
Operations George Martin (856) 783-4808, extension 5409
Fax (856) 782-0466Gloucester County (NJ) Emergency Management
Coordinator Sgt. Gary Moore (856) 307-7155
Deputy Len Clark (856) 307-7155
Fax (856) 307-7158Salem County (NJ) Emergency Management
Coordinator John Kugler (856) 769-2900
Deputy Carl Wentzell (VP) (856) 769-2900
Fax (856) 7694229
State of Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management AgencyDirector John P. Mulhern (302) 659-3362
Deputy Glenn Gillespie (302) 659-3362
Fax (302) 659-6855
Notification and Activation
ROC specific FEMA and ESF staff will report to the Alternate ROC based on the most current schedule provided in Attachment 2. All ESFs are requested to deploy one representative for each scheduled shift. However, additional staff need to be on-call to support an escalation of ROC activity should there be an incident.
ERT personnel will be available (24 hrs) on-call in the event of an extraordinary situation. ESFs will be requested to provide FEMA m with a schedule of personnel for each shift in the Alternate ROC. A listing of the representatives with day and evening phone numbers for the entire event period should be provided to the FEMA m Response and Recovery Division Director by July 15, 2000.
ERT members will respond to the location provided to them during notification, which is expected to be the Alternate ROC.
In addition to normal monitoring and reporting duties, the FEMA liaison at the MACC will maintain communications with the Alternate ROC during ERT deployment to assure that the ERT is S2ViRH of the current status of events.
The senior FEMA liaison at the MACC will notify the Duty Officer of a potential or actual emergency situation. After-hours notification will be made directly to the rostered FEMA m Duty Officer who will in turn notify FEMA III senior management.
The Regional Director (or line of succession) in conjunction with the Duty Officer will classify the event and initiate notification and activation of staff through the Thomasville MOC.
Following notification of the Region m ERT and additional ROC activations, procedures consistent with the RRP and FRP will direct further activities.
The shift leader will report activation or escalation of the ROC to the FOC.
Communications
Multi-Agency Communications Center (with FBI Command Post Operation)
FEMA-provided communications equipment at the MACC will consist of a notebook computer with a modem and a printer. The computers will need to be configured for Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS) access and connectable through the modem to a cellular phone. A spare battery will be required. It is anticipated that the MACC will arrange for at least two telephone lines for the liaison element. One line would need to be for analog service to accept a modem.
Also, secure voice communication needs to be available to FEMA liaison staff, or FEMA will need to deploy an instrument and provide keying to the liaison. A satellite telephone/radio (American satellite) needs to be deployed to the MACC for backup (standby) purposes. Liaisons deployed to the MACC will need a pager and cellular phone (with spare battery). It is recommended that the liaison element should share a secure cellular telephone as well.
Alternate Regional Operations Center
Voice and data T1 linkage needs to be in place at the Alternate ROC to effect required operations. A T1 for data is installed, but will need to be activated for the operational period. Existing facility telephone lines will handle initial requirements, but a T1 is required to meet operational requirements if there is an incident requiring a Federal response.
FEMA III notebook computers will be used to establish a local network and tie to the FEMA network. Portable printers will also be utilized. Thirty-six (36) workstations will need to be set up for the operational period.
Secure voice and data fax capability is required and will be provided either by FEMA III or by the MERS element.
MERS will establish satellite backup telecommunications capability along with HF radio linkage to other FEMA locations. MERS should deploy with adequate backup power source to support their operation and that of the Alternate ROC. This may require temporary placement of a generator unit ready for tie-in to the facility or lighting and power sets that can be placed into the operational rooms off the MERS organic backup power unit. The facility has been operated on backup power on previous occasions.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Emergency Operations Centers
FEMA-provided communications equipment at the EOCs will consist of a notebook computer that is configured for TACAC access. Liaisons deployed to the MACC will need a pager and cellular phone (with spare battery). Also, secure voice communication needs to be available to FEMA liaison staff at the EOCs. Pennsylvania is equipped with a STU III, but FEMA will need to deploy an instrument and provide keying to the liaison at the Philadelphia EOC.
Communications Personnel
Communications personnel from FEMA's Thomasville MERS will consist of approximately 20 management and communications technicians. This team will arrive at the Alternate ROC on or about July 28, 2000, to ensure communications connectivity of all elements.
Communications personnel are integral team members and will be under the management of the senior FEMA Logistics Manager at assigned duty locations during the RNC.
Communications staff will ensure that all FEMA personnel are trained in the handling and discipline of equipment scheduled for use during RNC operations. Systems checkout will occur during the initial stages of the operation. Communications staff will ensure that all communications equipment is promptly dismantled and returned to FEMA m or the Thomasville MERS following the end of RNC on August 5, 2000.
After-Duty Hours Communications Procedures
The Thomasville MOC will provide after-hours monitoring and contact the Duty
Officer of issues or incidents. In the event an after-shift crisis situation
occurs, or a situation occurs that may have implications for developing into
a crisis or emergency situation, the designated FEMA m Duty Officer will
immediately notify Regional management of the situation. Notification of
a crisis situation will also be made to the FOC.
Finance, Administration, and Logistics
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
The Finance and Administration Section of the ROC or Alternate ROC will be utilized if activation of either site goes beyond Level 3 staffing.
Personnel
Check-In Procedures Upon arriving at the ROC or Alternate ROC, all personnel must check in with the Administration Section. At that time each member of the ROC/Alternate ROC will complete an Automated Deployment Database (ADD) check-in sheet. The Finance and Administration staff will enter your information into the ADD. Timesheets and other documents pertinent to this event will be provided if activation goes beyond Level 3 staffing.
Hotel/Motel The Response Operations Branch of Region III, which is coordinating requirements with the USSS, is handling lodging within Center City Philadelphia for the RNC.
The Finance and Administration Section will deal with lodging for the Alternate ROC on an as-needed basis. Rooms are being reserved for FEMA personnel from outside the local commuting area.
Departing the ROC/Alternate ROC Staff departing the ROC/Alternate ROC at the end of the operation must check out through the Finance and Administration Section.
Financial Management Financial Management functions in support of ROC/Alternate ROC operations will be provided in accordance with standing Operations Support policies, plans, and procedures. The procedures are functionally oriented and may be adapted to the situation based on requirements. A group travel authorization to cover the operation will be prepared by the Finance and Administration Section.
Health and Safety Should you become injured during your tour of duty, please inform your supervisor immediately. You will need to complete Forms CA-1 to record the injury and CA-16 to obtain medical treatment. Both forms are essential should Workman's Compensation result from your mishap. The forms are available from the Administration Section
It is FEMA policy to provide to each employee a place of employment that is free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious physical harm. You should report unsafe and unhealthy working conditions to your immediate supervisor or the Administration Section.
Take note of the posted emergency exit plans and the locations of fire alarms and fire extinguishers.
Security Every individual must display his or her identification badge at all times while in the ROC/ Alternate ROC. FEMA photo identification badges as well as other Federal agency identification badges will be honored for entry. Visitors to the ROC/Alternate ROC will be issued a temporary "VISITOR" badge.
The Regional Office building that houses the ROC maintains 24-hour contracted guard security at the building entrance level. FEMA has contracted security at the entrance to its suite during normal business hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If applicable, 24-hour guard service will be made available.
The Alternate ROC has base security at the main entrance. To enter the complex it is necessary to provide a driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance card. The base will provide a temporary pass, which must be displayed in the vehicle window at all times. the need arises FEMA will provide alternate access to the facility through a separate gate.
LOGISTICS
Regional Operations Center The Regional Operations Center (ROC) is located in the FEMA Region m Office at One Independence Mall, 615 Chestnut Street, Sixth Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19106.
The facility is permanently configured for ROC operations. Each ESF and support location is configured with three telephone lines. Two lines are designated for voice (one incoming and one outgoing), and the third is for external modem connectivity. External connectivity is only accomplished with standalone computers. Each location is also equipped with a National Emergency Management Information System (NEMIS) compatible computer.
During activation a minimum of one computer specialist and one logistician will be activated to support the operation. All supply and logistical support will be provided out of the established regional supply system.
Alternate Regional Operations Center The Alternate ROC is located at the FEMA Emergency Relocation Site at the Willow Grove Naval Air Station, MG Wurts U.S. Army Reserve Center, Willow Grove, PA, 19090.
The facility will be configured for Alternate ROC operations. Each ESF and support location will be configured with two telephone lines. One line will be designated for voice and the second for voice and external modem connectivity. External connectivity is only accomplished with standalone computers. Each location will also be equipped with a NEMIS compatible portable computer.
During activation, a minimum of one computer specialist and one logistician will be activated to support the operation. All supply and logistical support will be provided out of a predeployed logistical go-kit. Items that are required and are not in the predeployed go-kit will be procured through the use of a FEMA-issued, government credit card
Summary of Responsibilities - If activation beyond Level 3 staffing is warranted:
Staffmg for the Logistics Section of the ROC and ERT, including the Operations Support Branch of the Operations Section.
Resource tracking of all Federal assets deployed to support operations.
Facility establishment and support.
Emergency Response Tearn Advanced element (ERT-A) operating location.
Disaster Field Office (DFO)
Mobilization Center(s) (MobCen(s))
Material support for victims and responders, including Initial Response Resources (IRR) program commodities.
Accountable property program management in accordance with FEMA Manual 6150.1.
Transportation coordination and tracking.
Interagency coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOT) (ESF #1), National Communication Systems (ESF #2), and General Services Administration (GSA) (ESF #7) working in conjunction with the Operations Support Branch of the Operations Section.
Resource ordering, accountability, and delivery.
Resource sourcing analysis.
Property retrieval and disposition including reuse of existing.
Support for the Republican National Convention Support for RNC activities will be provided in accordance with standing logistics, policies, plans, and procedures. These procedures are functionally oriented and may be adapted to the situation based on requirements.
Assumptions
The ROC/Alternate ROC will establish and maintain contact with FEMA supply sites to access FEMA assets.
The ROC/Alternate ROC may use information obtained from the EST Logistics Section for sourcing analysis, resource allocation decisions, and overall tracking of asset movement.
The Agency Logistics Center will be utilized as necessary.
The Territory Logistics Center - East at Fort Gillem, GA - will be the primary source of FEMA-managed material support.
The Disaster Information Systems Clearinghouse (DISC) will be the primary source of FEMA-managed information technology assets.
Acronyms and Resource Status Terms
[Acronyms omitted]
Resource Status Terms
(Personnel, Teams, and Equipment)
Advisory - An advisory notification is issued for informational purposes only and does not require any formal action by the team member. It provides a means for sharing information concerning events that could develop into a disaster.
Alert - An alert notification is issued if an event has occurred, is imminent, or has a high-readiness posture that may require response operations. Emergency personnel are notified and advised to take steps to ensure that they are ready to deploy and are accessible by phone or pager. Team equipment is ready for mobilization.
Activation - An activation notification is issued when a disaster or emergency has occurred, is imminent, or there is a very high readiness posture that will require response operations. Team members will respond according to existing procedures. Activated teams may be placed in a standby mode or deployed.
Standby - Personnel and teams are placed in a standby status after activation if they are not to deploy immediately or begin operations from their home base location. Some on-call elements may move to a point of departure to await transportation if directed to deploy or otherwise remain at their home base location.
Deployed - Deployed assets (teams or equipment) are moved to and/or assemble at a point of arrival or mobilization facility ready to provide disaster response assistance. Such deployments may be for immediate response or based on a very high readiness posture that would likely require response operations if an incident occurred.
On-Call - Personnel who are on-call are usually those with emergency assignments in conjunction with the operating location they are assigned and will respond on an as-need basis when notified. In some cases they may be on-call to respond where needed to fill a team assignment. These personnel are normally available for contact by telephone, pager, and/or cellular phone, and their on-call status eliminates the need to place them on alert.
Locator Maps
a) Metropolitan Philadelphia
b) Downtown Philadelphia
c) Operations Centers/Command Posts
d) Staging Areas
e) Points of Arrival
[Maps omitted]
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