Phases of Emergency Management Tim Jonovich Director Erie County EMA
What is Emergency Management Emergency Management An ongoing process to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from an incident that threatens life, property, operations, or the environment Operate under NIMS throughout the four phases of emergency management Preparedness Response Recovery Mitigation (Prevention)
Mission of Emergency Management Ohio EMA Mission Statement To coordinate activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. FEMA Mission Statement Helping people before, during, and after disasters
FEMA Strategic Plan 2018-2020
Preparedness Presidential Policy Directive / PPD-8 is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters.
Preparedness Hazard Identification/Risk Analysis: Identifying the scope of all hazards and assessing the risks associated, both before and after a disaster strikes. Needs Assessment: What resources do you have and what will you require during an emergency? (Identify the shortfalls) Preparation: Gather resources that you may need during an emergency. (Fill in the gaps)
Preparedness Assessing risk management Strengthening capabilities Information sharing Planning / Training / Testing The most successful way to achieve disaster resiliency is to create a culture of preparedness
Types of Disaster Natural Hazards Flood / Drought Severe Weather Storm Surge Earthquake Wild Fire Man-made Hazards Technological/Cyber Hazmat Nuclear Terrorism Dam Natural Biohazards (Invasive species)
Response Response activities occur during and immediately following a disaster. Intended to save lives and prevent further damage.
Response Incident Command Structure Incident Commander Information Officer Liaison Officer Safety Officer Logistics Officer Operations Officer Planning Officer Finance Officer
Recovery Recovery involves a series of linked activities that overlap or occur at the same time, and move your community toward a successful recovery over time. It is important to understand that actions taken before a disaster (in the pre-disaster preparedness phase) and in the early stages of recovery impact actions taken later in the recovery process.
Recovery
Mitigation To lessen or prevent the risk of future damage Every $1 that the Federal Government invests in mitigation saves taxpayers an average of $6 in future spending.
Mitigation Grants Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Flood Mitigation Assistance Program Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Severe Repetitive Loss Program Repetitive Flood Claims Program
FEMA grants awarded FY 2017 $3.0B+ in preparedness and non-disaster grants $4.2B+ in Individual Assistance $5.5B+ in Public Assistance, including funding to clear debris and rebuild public facilities $650M+ in Hazard Mitigation Grants to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures following a presidential Major Disaster Declaration
Mitigation Types Structural Renovate to a higher standard Relocate Non Structural Zoning Ordnances Building Codes Insurance
Elevated Structure
Questions? Tim Jonovich Director Erie County Emergency Management Agency 419-627-7617 tjonovich@eriecounty.oh.gov