Appendix H Evacuation/Shelter in Place. I. Introduction

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1 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 44 Appendix H Evacuation/Shelter in Place I. Introduction a. Purpose This appendix outlines the indications for and protocols to facilitate an evacuation, either partial or full, or to shelter-in-place (SIP) visitors attending the SSS14 event. This appendix guides incident managers, both within the UAC and AC, in decision making for incidents requiring shelter-in-place (SIP) and evacuation. A successful evacuation or SIP requires close coordination between local and State transportation, sheltering, and public messaging agencies. b. Scope This plan covers the coordination of evacuation and shelter-in-place within the festival villages and the areas immediately adjacent to the festival villages. It applies to situations requiring local evacuation, full evacuation, as well as those in which evacuation is not indicated. This plan also outlines the strategy for mass sheltering in the wake of a significant incident during SSS14. c. Scenarios Requiring Evacuation The following situations may prompt either evacuation or SIP including a weather, criminal/terrorist, or man-made incident. Each scenario presents unique challenges requiring the immediate action of resources assigned to the event. A summary of each type of incident follows. Weather Incident A weather incident occurs when severe weather threatens or impacts the event. Potential weather incidents include severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, tornadoes, lightning strikes, and straight-line wind incidents. Generally speaking a weather event will require either SIP or full evacuation due to the spatial extent of the hazard (depending on severity). For fast-moving fronts temporary SIP may be the best course-of-action. Criminal/terrorist Incident Criminal/terrorist incidents occur when nefarious actors use weapons to cause injury and death to large numbers of people. Examples of criminal/terrorist incidents include active assailants, CBRNE, IED, VBIED, and cyber incidents. This type of incident may require either a partial or full evacuation of the festival villages. SIP may be indicated; however, generally speaking moving as many people outside the affected area of the incident is warranted.

2 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 45 Man-made Incident - This type of incident occurs when technology or engineered safety equipment fails causing injuries or deaths to those in the impact zone. Examples of these incidents include large structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, and explosions. Depending on the hazard either partial evacuation, full evacuation, or SIP may be indicated. Table H-1 below summarizes the similarities and difference of these types of incidents. This table is meant as a decision guide only and does not preempt common sense decision making. Table H-1 Incident Types and Outcomes Incident Type Characteristics Potential Outcomes Impacts the entire SSS14 event May be accompanied by other weather hazards (e.g. lightning, high winds) Potentially Impacts all areas of SSS14 equally Weather May have adequate warning time Full Evacuation Temporary SIP Is a deliberate act meant to injure/kill Local Evacuation May be contained to a localized area or affect the entire SSS14 event (suspicious package with detection, etc.) Criminal/Terrorism May be part of a coordinated attack with secondary devices meant to increase impact Full Evacuation Can take the form of a sudden explosion or a discrete release based upon design SIP (active assailant Could involve an active shooter/assailant incidents) Man-made May occur as an unintentional release of chemicals May be a large structure fire Will require action to protect lives/mitigate the incident Local Evacuation SIP (hazardous materials incidents) II. Shelter Locations Sheltering for SSS14 is a joint effort between local agencies and Maryland State ESF 6. Since SSS14 is attracting visitors from across the world the potential for a long-term sheltering operation exists. The following section provides an overview of all sheltering facilities identified for SSS14 and the role of each.

3 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 46 a. State Shelters i. State Evacuation Reception Centers Baltimore Arena Address: 201 W Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD Capacity: 14,500 Accommodations: Restrooms, Water, Limited snacks, First Aid Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6). Description: The State Reception Center is intended for short duration (2-4 hours) sheltering in the event of a sudden incident until the incident is resolved or evacuees can be transported to longer term shelter or to be reunited with family. This facility can also serve as a triage and transport location for EMS if needed. Maryland State Fairgrounds Address: 2200 York Road Lutherville-Timonium, MD Capacity: 24,500 Accommodations: Restrooms, Water, Limited Snacks, Access to phones and computers, Transportation, Pets. Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6). Description: The Maryland State Fairgrounds serves as a transfer point for those needing long-term sheltering and those able to be picked up by family members in the area. It is the focal point for evacuating event goers out of the City. This facility is ideal for reunification in that in the event of a significant incident access to Baltimore City would be challenging. From this point individuals without a means to get home quickly will be transferred to the state shelter for longer term accommodations. ii. State Shelters Towson University Burdick Hall (Primary State Shelter) Address: 8000 York Road Townson, MD Capacity: 1280 Accommodations: Cots, meals, restrooms, water Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6) Description: Towson University serves as the primary state shelter for SSS14. At this facility individuals requiring long-term sheltering and those displaced from an incident at SSS14 receive shelter until alternate accommodations are made. This facility is meant to be a last resort for those unable to self-evacuate or evacuate with the assistance of family.

4 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 47 Jewish Community Center Owings Mills Address: 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue Owings Mills, MD Capacity: 844 Accommodations: Cots, meals, restrooms, water Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6) Description: This facility provides the same accommodations as the primary shelter and is opened at the point at which Towson University is near or at capacity. University of Maryland Baltimore County - Retriever Athletic Facility Address: 1000 Hilltop Cir Baltimore, MD Capacity: 860 Accommodations: Cots, meals, restrooms, water Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6) Description: This facility provides the same accommodations as the primary shelter and is opened at the point at which other shelters are near or at capacity. Coppin State University Address: 2500 W North Ave Baltimore, MD Capacity: 500 Accommodations: Cots, meals, restrooms, water Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6) Description: This facility provides the same accommodations as the primary shelter and is opened at the point at which other shelters are near or at capacity. Level Volunteer Fire Department (Staff/First Responder Shelter) Address: 3633 Level Village Rd Havre de Grace, MD Capacity: 238 Accommodations: Cots, meals, restrooms, water Lead Agency: Maryland Department of Human Resources (ESF 6) Description: This facility is designated for overnight sheltering of staff and first responders operating at an incident impacting the SSS14 event. Note: Refer to Figure H-1 in Annex H for maps illustrating public shelter locations.

5 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 48 b. Local Temporary Shelters* Pratt Street Pavilion Address: 201 E Pratt Street Light Street Pavilion Address: S Calvert St & E Pratt Street The Gallery Address: 200 E Pratt Street Central Parking Address: 400 E Pratt Street Renaissance Harbor Place Parking Garage Address: 202 E Pratt Street Lockwood Place Garage Address: 124 Market Street Pier Five Parking Address: 711 E Pratt Street Little Italy Garage Address: 400 S Central Avenue * As defined in the BCFD Contingency Plan Star-Spangled Spectacular. These sites are intended for use in weather incidents little or no warning time for a short duration. Note: Refer to Figure H-2 in Annex H for maps illustrating local temporary shelter locations.

6 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 49 Evacuation Routes A successful evacuation requires coordination between local and state entities. The following section outlines the routes/modes of transportation utilized during evacuation and sheltering operations. It s noted that evacuation requires a combination of public transportation modes as well as vehicular modes. a. Regional Evacuation Routes/Methods Roads There are no officially designated regional evacuation routes for the SSS14 event. Evacuees can expect heavy delays leaving the event and thus may require temporary shelter until the initial surge of evacuees subsides. Major routes out of the Baltimore Inner Harbor Area include: North Interstate 83, Charles St. South Interstate 395, Interstate 295, Route 2 East Route 1, Route 40 West Route 40, Route 1, Interstate 95 Note: Refer to Figure H-3 in Annex H for maps illustrating evacuation routes Busses Downtown Maryland State Fairgrounds Private transportation services will link the two State Evacuation Centers (First Mariner Arena & Maryland State Fairgrounds). Upon activation of this plan private transportation services, primarily assigned to run circulator service to Fort McHenry and North Locust Point will begin staging at the First Mariner Arena after evacuating patrons from these areas. From this point busses will begin shuttle service to the Maryland State Fairgrounds. Maryland State Fairgrounds State Shelter Primary transportation service between these locations will be Maryland Transportation Administration resources. Upon request through ESF1, MTA busses will assemble at the evacuation center to await assignment. Note: Refer to Figure H-4 in Annex H for maps illustrating bus evacuation routes.

7 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 50 Light Rail Evacuees not requiring immediate shelter or care will be instructed to take MTA light rail from Inner Harbor locations north to the Timonium Fairgrounds or to their original point of origin. Evacuees arriving via regional rail or Amtrak will be connected with these services via Penn Station in Baltimore. Subway Those choosing subway as their means of egress will be connected if needed to the Jewish Community Center via the Owings Mills Subway Stop. While not the ideal mode of transportation subway allows for rapid movement of evacuees out of the impact zone. Note: Refer to Figure H-5 in Annex H for maps illustrating rail evacuation routes. b. Local Evacuation Routes Please refer to Baltimore City & Baltimore County standing protocols addressing local evacuation routes. III. Concept of Operations The following section outlines the procedures for initiating an evacuation or SIP. a. Evacuation/Shelter in Place Process Each AC has the authority to initiate a local evacuation or SIP based upon incident conditions. This decision should be made in close consultation with the UAC however in situations of immediate threat to health or safety an evacuation order should not be delayed. The UAC has the authority to order a complete evacuation of the SSS14 event including all festival villages. Local Evacuation/SIP (Ordered by Area Command Post) After determining an evacuation or SIP is necessary, initial steps for the Area Command Post (ACP) are as follows: 1) Determine if local evacuation or SIP is required 2) Notify UAC that a local evacuation/sip is warranted. 3) Determine facilities to be used for evacuation and/or SIP 4) Notify section chiefs, branch directors, etc. that an evacuation/sip is occurring and instruct them to begin taking appropriate actions 5) Notify ESF 1 and ESF 6 and other sheltering partners (if needed) that an incident is occurring and instruct them of the support being requesting. 6) Raise the Operational Phase to Response

8 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 51 Full Evacuation/SIP (Ordered by UAC) 1) Determine if a full evacuation/sip is required 2) Notify all ACs that a full evacuation/sip is warranted and instruct them to make notifications and initiate evacuation/sip 3) Determine the appropriate routes, SIP locations etc. 4) Notify ESF 1, ESF 6, and other sheltering partners that an incident is occurring and instruct them to deploy standby resources to local and state shelters. 5) Raise the Operational Phase to Response b. Integration with Operational Phases Evacuation or SIP will only occur in the Enhanced Steady-State or Response phase of the plan. Prior to initiating an evacuation all units should be aware of the current operational phase and take steps as appropriate. Table H-2 below summarizes the relationship between operational phases and evacuation. Table H-2 Operational Phase and Evacuation Posture Operational Phase Description Outcome Normal Event Operations Day-to-day operations governed by SOPs Credible threat exists (could be Enhanced terrorism related or a severe Threat/Hazard thunderstorm watch) Crisis Response Attack has been executed or severe weather has arrived No evacuation indicated No SIP indicated Prepare for Evac/SIP Local Evacuation Full Evacuation c. Triggers for Evacuation Evacuation should only be initiated when a direct threat to life is present. The following table presents the triggers for initiating evacuation:

9 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 52 Evacuation Type Local Evacuation Full Evacuation Shelter in Place Table H-3 Triggers for Evacuation Triggers Suspicious package with detection Credible threat Large working structure fire immediately impacting the event Hazardous materials incident IED/VBIED detonation CBRNE Incident Tornado/windstorm warning Weather emergency Lightning storm warning Active assailant incident Hazardous materials incident Tornado/windstorm warning Weather emergency Hazardous materials incident Active assailant incident d. Evacuation Procedures i. Local Evacuation 1) Local Evacuation Description & Steps A local evacuation is indicated for the conditions noted above. During a local evacuation only a select portion of the event venue is affected, and affected attendees should proceed to the nearest uphill, upwind location. The ACP is responsible for communicating which facilities or structures should be utilized. Upon decision to initiate a local evacuation the following steps should take place: 1) Initial Steps: i. Raise the operational phase to either Enhanced Steady-State or Response ii. Determine which facilities or structures to utilize based upon threat location and weather conditions. iii. Notify UAC that a local evacuation is taking place iv. Coordinate with JIC for public messaging to instruct evacuees which location to proceed to 2) Stabilize Incident: v. Determine the source of the threat and take steps to neutralize it vi. Ensure that secondary hazards are not present vii. Consult with UAC to determine when re-entry can take place 3) Reentry viii. Notify UAC that reentry is warranted ix. Coordinate with event staff to give the all clear signal x. If appropriate lower the operational phase

10 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 53 ii. Full Evacuation 1) Full Evacuation Description & Steps A full evacuation requires multi-modal transportation including evacuation on foot, via public transportation, and personal vehicle. The following are steps to take during a full evacuation: 1) Initial Steps: i. Raise the operational phase to Response ii. Notify AC that a full evacuation is taking place iii. Notify ESF 1 and ESF 6 that a full evacuation is occurring iv. Determine which facilities or structures will be utilized for evacuation centers and/or shelters v. Notify Festival Villages (event staff) and shelters that a full evacuation is occurring vi. Notify private transportation services to initiate evacuation shuttle protocols. vii. Coordinate with JIC for public messaging to provide evacuation instructions and shelter locations viii. Initiate necessary transportation restrictions to allow for first responder access and expedited evacuation 2) Stabilize the Incident: vii. Determine the source of the threat and take steps to neutralize it viii. Ensure that secondary hazards are not present ix. Determine if event can continue in consultation with event staff x. Consult with ACPs to determine when re-entry can take place 3) Reentry xi. Notify ACPs that reentry is warranted xii. Coordinate with event staff to give the all clear signal xiii. Coordinate with the JIC for public messaging regarding event status xiv. Initiate transportation services to allow for safe re-entry xv. If appropriate lower operational phase

11 2014 Star-Spangled Spectacular Concept of Operations Plan 54 Shelter in Place 1) Shelter in Place Description Shelter in place is indicated in times of fast moving weather fronts, a law enforcement incident contained to a specific area, and in some instances of active assailant incidents. The shelter in place steps are as follows: 1) Initial Steps: i. Raise the operational phase to either Enhanced Steady-State or Response ii. Determine if shelter in place is appropriate given the hazard/threat iii. If SIP is not possible initiate either local or full evacuation iv. Notify UAC that SIP is taking place v. Notify ESF 6 to staff evacuation centers vi. Coordinate with JIC/event staff for public messaging to instruct individuals where to SIP 2) Stabilize the Incident: vi. Determine the source of the threat and take steps to neutralize it vii. Ensure that secondary hazards are not present viii. Consult with UAC to determine when SIP order can be lifted 3) Reentry xi. Notify UAC that reentry is warranted xii. Coordinate with JIC/event staff to give the all clear signal xiii. If appropriate lower operational phase