1 COUNTY ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM Conference Rensselaer NY Eliot Spitzer Governor John J R. Gibb Director Goals of Emergency Management Save lives Care for casualties and limit further casualties Limit further damage to structures and environment Reassure and care for the public Restore area to normal as soon as possible Mission Coordinate Coordinate and deliver comprehensive emergency management services for the citizens of New York State by providing leadership, planning, education, and resources to Protect Lives, Property and The Environment
2 Authorities Defense Emergency Act Executive Law - Article 2B Executive Order # 32 Executive Order # 95 Executive Order # 26 HSPD 5 HSPD - 8 Organization & Structure John R. Gibb Director General Counsel Community Affairs & Public Information 1 st Deputy Director Deputy Director Support Services Deputy Director Administration Deputy Director Preparedness State Warning Point Recovery Finance Planning Supply Services Hazard Mitigation Local Assistance Training / Exercises Technology Public Assistance Accounts Payable Regional Operations Individual Assistance Special Operations
3 15 Counties 14,016 Sq. Miles 1,386,314 People What Type of Disasters Will New York State Face? Floods
4 Landslides Hurricane Ice Storm
5 Tornadoes Fire Air Disaster
6 Hazardous Materials Spills Train Derailment/Hazmat Catastrophic Structure Failure
7 Blackout 03 Public Expectations Citizens Alerted in Advance Magnitude Assessed Quickly Citizens Kept Properly Informed Dangerous Areas Safely Evacuated Citizens Relocated to Safe Place Services Rapidly Restored Recovery Assistance Provided Impact of Recurrence Mitigated Comprehensive Emergency Management
8 Comprehensive Emergency Management An integrated approach to the management of emergency programs and activities. Identifies four phases of an emergency (mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery). Includes all types of emergencies and disasters (natural or man-made) made) an All Hazards approach. Requires partnership of all levels of government and the private sector. Multi-Agency Involvement A key component to Comprehensive Emergency Management Conduct/support planning conferences and agreements Involvement of other personnel Promoting the use of the Incident Command System Joint Training & Exercises Post-Incident/Event Evaluations Phases of Emergency Management Preparedness Response Recovery Mitigation
9 Preparedness Activities Personnel readiness Preparation of plans Resource inventory Readying the EOC Support systems Training and Exercises Response Actions Actions taken to address the direct effects of an incident. Including actions such as: saving lives and property care of casualties reducing the risk of further damage containing and controlling the hazard Recovery Activities Return Systems to Normal Levels Short Term Long Term
10 Mitigation Activities Eliminate Hazards / Risks Reduce the Probability of Occurrence Minimize the Impact Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan A document containing: Policies Concept of operations Responsibilities Emergency functions Agency response plans, SOGs, and incident/hazard specific plans are developed from this strategic document. Local Government Lead decision maker in times of emergency (NY is a Home Rule State) Must realize: Emergency work will incur overtime Demands 100% local commitment Requests for assistance will go through County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
11 Local Authorities Local governments (towns, villages, cities, and counties) are granted various authorities by Executive Law Article 2B Emergency planning Registry of special needs populations Local Authorities (cont) Authorizes Chief Elected Official to declare local states of emergency Must plan for Evacuation and care of pets and other animals during a disaster State of Emergency Declarations Must be declared by the Chief Executive Officer Jurisdictionally or area specific Provides authority to manage and use resources of the local jurisdiction for the intended purpose of emergency protection Can be used to regulate/restrict private activities related to a disaster
12 State of Emergency Declarations (cont.) DOES NOT permit the demand or confiscation of private property or resources Allows actions on ANY property within the Jurisdiction as it relates to the on-going emergency State Emergency Management Typically the next layer of response Executive Law Article 2B Coordinate resources and support local government in all phases of emergency management (SEMO) Emergency: Local Event Type: Small Floods Fire Hazmat Local Storm SEMO Action: Monitor Event Issue Advisory If Necessary Liaison to State Advise Governor
13 Emergency: Regional Event Type: Area River Flooding / Erosion Hurricane / Coastal Storm Radiological / Chemical Accident Severe Storms Emergency: Regional Event DPC /SEMO Role /Action: Coordinate Damage Assessment Support to Local Government Advise Governor / Staff Coordinate Legislative Liaison Prepare Information for Public Release Emergency: Regional Event Governor s s Role / Action: Declare State of Emergency Direct State Resources Request Major Disaster Declaration from President Respond to Media Queries
14 Emergency: Catastrophic Event Type: Widespread Flooding / Erosion Major Hurricane / Coastal Storm Radiological / Chemical Release Widespread, Severe Storms Emergency: Catastrophic Event DPC / SEMO Role / Action: Coordinate State Response Resources Prepare Presidential Request Package Joint Damage Assessment with FEMA Establish Disaster Field Office Emergency: Catastrophic Event Governor s s Role/Action: Request Presidential Emergency Declaration Direct State / Federal Resources
15 Since 1995... 35 Presidential Disaster Declarations 20 Major Disasters 1 Lake-effect effect Storm Emergency 8 Snow Emergencies 2 Fire Suppression Assistance 1 Earthquake 1 West Nile Virus Vector Control 1 Blackout 2003 Hurricane Katrina Emergency Disaster Losses in New York State since 1995 Have Cost Over $5.3 Billion (Federal and State Disaster Payments) Website & Contact Information: www.nysemo.state.ny.us Region 3 Director: Robert Baccari robert.baccari@semo.state.ny.us Region 3 Coordinator: Bruce Jordan bruce.jordan@semo.state.ny.us (518) 793-6646