National Response Framework National Incident …

1 1 National Response Framework & National Incident management SystemNational Response FrameworkOrigin-Presidential Policy Directive 8: National PreparednessPurpose-Guides how the nation conducts all-hazards Incident responseScope of Response -Save lives-Protect property and the environment-Stabilize the Incident /communities-Provide for basic human needs2 National Response FrameworkKey Objectives-Scalable, flexible and adaptable coordinating structures-Prepare for delivering Response core capabilities-Integration and coordination-Relationship between Response and other missions-Guidance through doctrineNational Response FrameworkIntended Audience-Whole community-Especially focused on emergency managers, community leaders, government officialsScope-In always in effect; elements can be implemented at any time-Structure and procedures address incidents where Federal support is coordinated under the Robert T.

2 Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act)3 National Response FrameworkGuiding Principles-Engaged partnership-Tiered Response -Scalable, flexible and adaptable operational capabilities-Unity of effort through Unified Command-Readiness to actNational Response FrameworkRoles and Responsibilities-Individuals, communities and non-governmental organizations-Private sector-Local governments-State, Tribal and Territorial Governments-Federal Government4 National Response FrameworkCore CapabilitiesPlanning*Public Information and Warning*Operational Coordination*Critical TransportationEnvironmental Response / Fatality management Services Health and SafetyInfrastructure SystemsMass Care ServicesMass Search and RescueOn-scene Security and ProtectionOperational CommunicationsPublic and Private Services and ResourcesPublic Health/Medical Services Situational AssessmentsNational Response FrameworkResponse

3 ActionsFederalState-to-State (Emergency management Assistance Compact)State, Tribal and Local Individuals/Private Sector/NGOs5 National Response FrameworkTriggers and Requests-Emergency Declaration-Major Disaster DeclarationFederal Assistance Without a Stafford Act Declaration-Own authorities-Federal-to-FederalNational Response FrameworkCoordinating Structures-Local: Community Emergency Response Team; Local Emergency Planning Committee-State: Planning Advisory Committees-Federal: Emergency Support Functions6 National Response FrameworkEmergency Support Functions1.

4 Transportation9. Search & Rescue 2. Communications10. Oil & HAZMAT Response3. Public Works & Engineering11. Agriculture & Natural Resources4. Firefighting12. Energy5. Information & Planning13. Public Safety & Security6. Mass care14. Superseded 7. Logistics15. External Affairs8. Public Health & Medical ServicesNational Incident management SystemNon-Stafford Act CoordinationOrigin-Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5: management of Domestic IncidentsPrinciples-A consistent nationwide approach for all levels of government to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for and respond to domestic incidents-Core set of concepts.

5 Principles and terminology for Incident command and multi-agency coordination7 National Incident management SystemComponents-Preparedness-Communicat ions and Information management -Resource management -Command and ManagementIncident Command SystemMulti-agency Coordination SystemsPublic Information -Ongoing management and MaintenanceNational Incident management SystemNIMS is not:-A Response plan-Only used during Incidents of National Significance-A communication plan-Only applicable to certain emergency responders-Only the Incident Command system or an organizational chart-A static system 8 NRF Relationship to NIMSNIMS is the template for Incident managementNRF is all hazards and builds upon NIMS.

6 Adds specific Federal rolesNRF provides the structure and mechanisms for National -level policy and operational directionBoth improve Incident management capability and efficiencyNRF provides guidelines for coordinated Federal support to incidentsBoth presume incidents are managed at the local level firstUnder NIMS, local jurisdictions retain command, control and authority over Response activitiesPreparedness plays a fundamental role with both NIMS and NRF