The LSU Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and Disaster Science 101 at Baton Rouge Community College

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1 The LSU Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and Disaster Science 101 at Baton Rouge Community College Rusti Liner LSU/DSM Affiliate BRCC Adjunct Faculty Fifth National Emergency Management Summit September 14,

2 Geography & Disaster Science Learning the FEMA Way During a disaster, the map doesn t have to be perfect Do you want it fast, or do you want it right? Metadata is the best form of paper trail 2 2

3 Response, Recovery, Mitigation Response experience ranged from small to large-scale disasters Recovery included Katrina, Rita and Gustav Mitigation is the part of the disaster cycle that brings change 3 3

4 Emergency Management Cycle Mitigation refers to any step taken to reduce, eliminate or avoid damage from a hazard Preparedness refers to activities to improve the ability to respond quickly to an event Response refers to activities during or immediately following an event to meet the urgent needs of people requiring assistance Recovery refers to steps taken after urgent needs have been met 4 4

5 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act provides hazard mitigation assistance through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). In 2000, the Stafford Act was amended [Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000] to require communities to have a hazard mitigation plan as a condition to receive funds (by 11/04). In 2002, FEMA provided funds to help communities prepare a hazard mitigation plan. Up to 7% of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds are available to develop a hazard mitigation plan. Upon completion of the plan, communities are eligible for hazard mitigation grant funding opportunities that apply mitigation strategies. 5 5

6 Four Phases of the HMGP Plan Phase 1 Planning and Organization (Organize Resources) Phase 2 Identifying Hazards and Estimating Potential Losses (Risk Assessment) Phase 3 Developing the Mitigation Plan (Mitigation Strategies) Phase 4 Implementation and Monitoring (Plan Adoption) 6 6

7 Project Timeline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Task A A - Planning and Organization Task B Task C Task D B - Identifying Hazards and Estimating Losses C - Identifying Mitigation Actions & Implementation Strategies D Implementa Monitoring 7 7

8 Planning and Organization Formed a Technical Working Group (4 meetings) Established an Advisory Committee (1 meeting) Identified Key University and Non-University Stakeholders Presented plan overview to LSU Emergency Operations Center Core Committee 8 8

9 University Stakeholders President Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs Research and Graduate Studies Student Affairs Information Technology Business and Finance Directors of Physical Plant Public Relations and News Services Student Health Services Other appropriate representatives from the faculty, staff and students 9

10 Non-University Stakeholders Local first responders Municipal and Parish Emergency Management Coordinators Governor s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP) Local elected officials Local hospitals Utilities American Red Cross and other Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) Local Chamber of Commerce Transportation Authorities Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) 10

11 Project Roles and Responsibilities Project PI General oversight, budget, plan author Project Manager Daily operations, plan author DSM Staff Plan authors, data collection Department Partners Data exchange, project management Technical Working Group Data collection, think tank Advisory Committee Resource providers, draft and final plan approval 11

12 Key Campus Partners (TWG) Public Safety Occupational & Environmental Safety Engineering Risk Management 12

13 Plan Progress Technical Working Group Meetings (4 total) Advisory Committee Kick-off meeting (July 27, 2010) LSU Reveille research complete ENVS students conducted 5 surveys Collected all historical hazards from 1850 to present Developed a building inventory with structural replacement and content values Prioritized all campus buildings Building assessments under way Created website, Twitter site, and online interactive map viewer 13

14 LSU Multi-Hazard Plan Website 14

15 LSU Multi-Hazard Plan Twitter Site 15

16 Pete Maravich Assembly Center PMAC Medical Special Needs LSU Multi-Hazard Plan Partner Map (Public Safety) Joe Thompson 16

17 The Power of GIS 17

Plan Progress - Buildings Windborne debris hazard assessment report Identified priority buildings at LSU A&E Contacted Alexandria, Eunice and Shreveport to identify their

18 Plan Progress - Buildings Windborne debris hazard assessment report Identified priority buildings at LSU A&E Contacted Alexandria, Eunice and Shreveport to identify their priority buildings Completed test flight with a radio-controlled UAV Identified rooftop experiments and HVAC equipment requiring tiedowns or removal during high wind events 18

19 Example of innovative data collection Plan Progress - Buildings

22 Disaster Science Vision Increase DSM course offerings Interface with faculty for collaboration DHS & FEMA grant proposal opportunities Build a stronger bridge between LSU DSM and BRCC EMGT programs (feeder program to LSU) Develop hybrid face to face and online courses 22

23 Contact Information Rusti Liner

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FEMA Public & Individual Assistance Programs Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association (LEPA) An LEM Basic Credentialing Course LEPA LEM 1 Course Objectives At the conclusion of the class you should