Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency

The Territorial Emergency Operations Plan

December 2019 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

Promulgation Document/Signature Page

Transmitted herewith is the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Operations Plan (TEOP) for the Virgin Islands and supersedes all previous formats and revisions. The purpose of the TEOP is to establish the overall framework within which all entities of Territorial government, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and our citizens will operate in an integrated and coordinated fashion before, during and after a disaster.

This plan is in accordance with existing federal and territorial statutes and understandings of the various departments involved. It will be reviewed and recertified periodically by the Director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA). All recipients are requested to advise VITEMA of any and all changes which might result in its improvement or increase in its usefulness.

By virtue of the authority vested in me, by the United States Virgin Islands, I hereby promulgate and issue the Territorial Emergency Operations Plan as the official guidance of all concerned.

Approval and Implementation

Approved December 31, 2019 Daryl D. Jaschen Director

Record of Changes

Date of Section Page(s) Description of Changes(s) Feedback Change(s) Change(s) provide by: made by: 5/25/17 28, EOC Activation Patton 34-35 All-Hazards Siren System activation 12/29/19 Table 1 7 Hazard and Threat Analysis Browne Summary Table 2 9 Earthquake Magnitude/Intensity Comparison Table 3 56 Emergency Support Functions Responsibility Assignment Table 4 59 Succession of Authority Annex 1 65 All Hazards Check List Figure 1 24 Territory Organizational Chart Figure 2 64 USVI Hurricane Preparation & Response

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Record of Distribution

The TEOP is digitally published at the following website:

VITEMA’s Website: www.vitema.vi.gov

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Table of Contents Promulgation Document/Signature Page ...... 2 Record of Distribution ...... 2 Table of Contents ...... 2 Purpose, Scope, Situation, Assumptions ...... 5 Table 1: Hazard and Threat Analysis Summary……………………………………………………………………………..7 Table 2: Earthquake Magnitude / Intensity Comparison………………………………………………………………..9 Figure 1: Emergency Management Lines of Communications and Key Agencies / Partners……………24 Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities ...... 24 Direction, Control, and Coordination...... 35 Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination ...... 37 Communications ...... 42 Administration, Finance, and Logistics ...... 47 Plan Development and Maintenance ...... 51 Authorities and References ...... 52 Table 3 – Emergency Support Functions Responsibilities Assignments ...... 56 Table 4 – Succession of Authority ...... 59 Attachment A - After Action Report ...... 61 Attachment B – Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreements, and other agreements ...... 63 Figure 2- USVI Hurricane Preparation and Response: Phased ...... 64 Annex……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….65 A. All Hazards Checklist ......

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Purpose, Scope, Situation, Assumptions Purpose The Territorial Emergency Operations Plan (TEOP) provides the foundation for territorial emergency response and recovery operations. It identifies the role of territorial government and coordinating Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and private sector partners before, during, and after a disaster, large-scale emergency, or event affecting the US Virgin Islands. It establishes the concepts and policies under which all elements of territorial government and coordinating NGO’s and private sector partners will operate during emergencies and provides the framework within which more detailed emergency plans or procedures can be developed and maintained. This plan is compatible with federal plans and statuses in order to provide prompt, effective and seamless assistance to districts when federal assistance is requested. In addition, executive branch agencies and instrumentalities are required to develop, maintain and ensure their ability to implement an all-hazards continuity plan. These continuity plans must include alternate operating capabilities and identify the functions, applications and processes of the agency or instrumentalities that are critical, time-sensitive, and essential to restore and continue in an emergency or disaster. Agency functions critical to territorial emergency response and recovery operations shall have restoration priority. Top priorities for incident management are to: 1. Save lives and protect the health and safety of the public, responders, and recovery workers; 2. Protect property and mitigate damages and impacts to individuals, communities and the environment; 3. Protect and restore critical infrastructure and key resources; and 4. Facilitate recovery of individuals, businesses, communities, governments, and the environment.

Scope Preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation strategies are largely based on analyses of natural and technological hazards with a history of or potential for impacts in the US Virgin Islands. The TEOP is designed to address all hazards identified in the Threat and Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). The TEOP covers the full range of complex and constantly changing requirements in anticipation of, or response to, threats or acts of terrorism, major disasters, other emergencies, and events within or affecting the Territory. The TEOP establishes interagency, multi-jurisdictional, and public/private mechanisms for territorial agency involvement in domestic incident management operations. These mechanisms include coordination structure and processes for incident requiring: Local-to-local support through Territory Mutual Aid (TMA); Territory support to St. Croix District and St. Thomas-St. John- Water Island District State-to-Territory support through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)

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or other appropriate instruments; and Public and private sector incident management integration. This Plan is applicable to all agencies of the Territory and coordinating NGOs and private sector partners that may be requested to provide assistance or conduct operations in response to an incident or event. This Plan also provides the foundation for the organization and coordination of short-term recovery. To ensure the Territory’s ability to implement this Plan, each territorial agency that is tasked with a responsibility in the TEOP or supporting plans and annexes shall develop, maintain, and ensure their ability to implement response plans in support of the TEOP, as required by Code of Virgin Islands Title 23, Section 10- Territorial Emergency Management Act.

Situation Overview 1. Vulnerability Analysis (Demographics) a. The U.S. Virgin Islands 2018 population is estimated to be just below 96,211 which is a decrease from 2010 census estimate of 106,405. b. The following tourist information for 2018 is provided by the V.I. Bureau of Economic Research: i. Cruise ship passenger arrivals: 1,878,847 • St. Thomas/St. John:1,366,390 • St. Croix: 79,689 ii. Airline passenger arrivals: 477,840 • St. Thomas/St. John: 321,928 • St. Croix: 155,912 c. The proximity of the large percentage of the Territory’s residential population to the coastline combined with a huge tourist population creates the potential for a catastrophic loss of life and property due to an array of hazards.

2. Hazard and Threat Analysis Summary a. The Territory conducted planning analysis based on a hazard’s relative frequency, potential severity, and historic information available. Data assessed post and Maria were also taken into consideration to allow a comprehensive assessment to be conducted which will assist with the analysis of identified hazards. b. The Analysis identified hazards as posing a threat both immediate (e.g. earthquake, hurricane, etc.) and long-term (e.g. earthquake, tsunami, etc.). These hazards have the potential to disrupt day-to-day activities, cause extensive property damage, and create mass casualties. Table 1: Hazard and Threat Analysis Summary, identifies the hazards and associated challenges in relation to the 32 Core Capabilities identified in the National Response Framework (NRF). c. Given the ever-growing population and infrastructure expansion, the risk assessment and planning process for the Territory will remain a continuous program. The

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territory is currently encountering a phase of population growth with the influx of employees at the Lime Tree Bay Terminals as well as other federal partners. d. Historically, the greatest risk is from natural hazards such as hurricanes, and earthquakes. However, the expansion of Water and Power Authority (WAPA), reopening of Lime Tree Bay Terminals and the use of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) increases HAZMAT risks in the Territory.

Table 1: Hazard and Threat Analysis Summary

Active Hazmat Cyber Attack Hurricane / Earthquake/ Pandemic-Human Shooter Release- Tropical Storm/ Tsunami Chemical Flooding Presents the greatest challenge to: Interdiction Access Intelligence Public Operational Virus/Identification and Control and and Information and Coordination Diseases Disruption Identify Information Warning / STJ Verification Sharing Communication Screening, Physical Forensics and Planning Risk Mgmt. Screening, Search Search and Protective Attribution for Protection and Detection Detection Measures Programs and Activities On-scene Long-term Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk and Physical Protective Security, Vulnerability Integrity and Disaster Measures Protection, Reduction Security / Local Resilience and Law Federal FEMA Assessment Enforcement Environmental Critical Supply Chain Response/ Transportation Integrity & Health & Security Safety Situational Logistics and Fatality Logistics and Assessment Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Services Management Health and Mass Care Fire Public Health, Social Services Management Healthcare and Services and EMS Suppression

Operational Mass Search Health and Social Communications and Rescue Services Operations

Economic Infrastructure Recovery Systems Housing/Critical Natural and Transportation/ Cultural Infrastructure Resources Systems Reference: FEMA Comprehensive Planning Guide (CPG) 201: THIRA/SPR – 3rd Edition 7 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

3. Possible Natural and Man-Made Hazards Confronting the U.S. Virgin Islands a. Active Shooter i. In recent years Active Shooter scenarios have become very prevalent throughout the entire world which has caused communities to be more vigilant, prepared and on constant alert. Although the Territory has encountered situations where there were active shooters, the effects were not as severe as other situations. This hazard has caused the Territory to offer Active Shooter trainings which reinforce the three actions of Run, Hide, and Fight. Understanding the importance of education and outreach to the community has caused VITEMA to work aggressively with other agencies to maximize the information and trainings available. b. Earthquake i. The first recorded incident directly affecting the US Virgin Islands was in 1777, when a shock with an estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli scale of IV-V (See Table 2: Earthquake Magnitude / Intensity Comparison) was reported on St. Thomas. ii. Over the next two hundred years, as many as 170 individual events were recorded but none have been of great consequence since 1867 when an earthquake estimated at MMI VIII on St. Thomas and VII-VIII on St. Croix as recorded. Since that time there have been no major events with the highest estimated intensity measured at MMI IV-V. iii. Due to the moderate nature of these events and their non-destructive nature there has been no Federal disaster declaration for any of these occurrences. iv. St. Thomas and St. John have hillsides that are susceptible to earthquake induced land sliding as a result of increased hillside development; removal of slope vegetation; and steeper man-made slopes. v. Other critical areas include the waterfront area of Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted, and Frederiksted that are built upon alluvial soils and various landfill making the areas prone to liquefaction.

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Table 2: Earthquake Magnitude / Intensity Comparison:

PGA Magnitude Intensity Description (MMI) (in %g) (Richter) (MMI) <0.17 1.0 - 3.0 I I. Not felt except by a very few under especially favorable conditions. 0.17 - 3.0 - 3.9 II - Ill II. Felt only by a few persons at rest, especially on upper floors 1.4 of buildings III. Felt quite noticeably by persons indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings. Many people do not recognize it as an earthquake. Standing motor cars may rock lightly. Vibrations similar to the passing of a truck. 1.4 - 9.2 4.0 - 4.9 IV - V IV. Felt indoors by many, outdoors by few during the day. At night, some awakened. Dishes, windows, doors disturbed; walls make cracking sound. Sensation like heavy ruck striking building. Standing motor cars rock noticeably. V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awakened. Some dishes, windows broken. Unstable objects overturned. Pendulum clocks may stop. 5.0 - 5.9 VI - VII 9.2 – 3.4 VI. Felt by all, many frightened. Some heavy furniture moved; a few instances of plaster. Damage slight. VII. Damage negligible in buildings of good design and construction; slight to moderate in well-built ordinary structures; considerable damage in poorly built or badly designed structures 34 - 124 6.0 - 6.9 VIII - IX VIII. Damage slight in specially designed structures; considerable damage in ordinary substantial buildings with partial collapse. Damage great in poorly built structures. Fall of columns, monuments, walls. Heavy furniture overturned. IX. Damage considerable in specially designed structures; well- designed frame structures thrown out of alignment. Damage great insubstantial buildings, with partial collapse. Buildings shifted off foundations >124 7.0 > X to XII X. Some well-built wooden structures destroyed; most masonry and frame structures destroyed with foundations. Rails bent XI. Few, if any (masonry) structures remain standing. Rails bent greatly XII. Damage total. Lines of sight and level are distorted. Objects thrown into the air Source: Wald, D., et al., "Relationship between Peak Ground Acceleration, Peak Ground Motion and Modified Mercalli Intensity in California.”

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c. Tsunami i. The most recent tsunamis affecting the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and have occurred in 1867, 1918 and 1946. ii. Sources are defined as local (less than 25 minutes’ travel time), regional (25 minutes to 2 hours) or distant (more than 2 hours travel time). iii. Rough estimates of arrival times for tsunamis from potential source areas are as follows: iv. Slope Slumping on Puerto Rico Northeast Slopes or in the Puerto Rico Trench – approximately 30 minutes for St. Thomas and St. John; about 40 minutes for St. Croix; v. Anegada Passage – approximately 15 minutes for St. Thomas, a little less for St. John, 20–25 minutes for St. Croix; vi. Northwest Puerto Rico or Eastern Coasts – possibly 1 hour for St. Thomas, a little more for St. John, and approximately ten minutes more for St. Croix; vii. Slope Collapse North Coast of – maybe 40 minutes for St. Croix, about 50 minutes for St. Thomas and St. John; viii. Kick-‘em-Jenny Submarine Volcano– 80 minutes for St. Croix, 95– 100 minutes for St. Thomas and/or St. John; ix. Lisbon, Portugal or Canary Islands – approximately 7 hours. x. It is very likely that a tsunami would eventually affect all coasts of the Territory no matter where the source area was located d. Hurricanes and Tropical Storms i. Densely populated coastal areas, especially during peak tourist seasons, coupled with the generally low coastal elevations, significantly increase the Territory’s vulnerability (remain uniformed and add periods to these bullets as in the other sections.) ii. The Atlantic Basin hurricane season officially extends from June 1 to November 30 while over the last 117 years, the US Virgin Islands has experienced hurricanes no earlier than July 7 and as late as November 23 iii. Peak hurricane activity occurs in September with half of the number of average annual storms occurring during that month iv. Due to the relatively small geographical size of the Territory, any storm passing within a radius of 100 miles has the potential for causing damage v. Essentially there are no areas of the US Virgin Islands that are free from hurricane force winds vi. According to the 2014 USVI Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan, there is an estimated 5% chance of experiencing a Category 3 hurricane each year. September 2017 proved that percentage to no longer be factual being that the territory was plagued with two Category 5 Hurricanes within two weeks of 10 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

each other which affected the territory in a devastating capacity. vii. Recent hurricanes that have impacted the territory (a) (October 1984): caused moderate damage to roads and bridges, heavily damaged the Frederiksted Pier in St. Croix but caused significant flooding due to heavy rains that accompanied the storm (b) (September 1989): passed directly over St. Croix as a Category 5 hurricane causing catastrophic damages. St. Thomas received substantial damage to public and private facilities (c) (September 1995): resulted in 10 deaths and left thousands homeless damaging or destroying nearly all 12,000 homes on St. Thomas and 5,000 on St. Croix. The damages to the WAPA’s electric distribution system were estimated at $44 million. The storm also destroyed warehoused food stocks and damaged the only hospital on St. Thomas. (d) (November 1999): tracked across the Caribbean from the west making landfall on the western coast of the St. Croix causing extensive storm surge damages. (e) Hurricane Omar (October 2008): St. Croix received a glancing blow from Omar causing knocked down trees, flooding and minor mudslides (f) Hurricane Irma (September 2017): Category 5 hurricane which caused St. Thomas to receive at least 12 inches of rain, which caused large amounts of flooding and evacuation attempts to safer locations. There was a widespread of structural damage to the critical. Three deaths were attributed to Irma on the island. On nearby , there were communication issues and some damage to the infrastructure. Saint John lost access to ferry and cargo services, along with access to the local airport. Due to its normal reliance on electricity from Saint Thomas, the island was left without power. (g) (September 2017): Category 5 Hurricane Maria came second, striking St. Croix and moving on to devastate Puerto Rico. By the time Maria had passed, U.S. Virgin Islander lives had been lost, and many of the Territory’s 110,000 residents were without power, phones, food or running water. Ports and airports were closed for weeks. All three major hospitals and critical care centers across the territory were damaged and patients flown to Puerto Rico after Irma had to again be moved the to the U.S. mainland. These second hurricane caused the territory’s infrastructure to be even more severely weakened. viii. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to categorize hurricane intensity utilizing sustained wind speed (highest one-minute surface winds occurring within circulation of systems). Categories of Hurricanes are:

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(a) Category 1: Very dangerous winds Winds: 74-95 mph (b) Category 2: Extremely dangerous winds Winds: 96-110 mph (c) Category 3: Devastating Damage Winds: 111-129 mph (d) Category 4: Catastrophic Damage Winds: 130-156 mph (e) Category 5: Catastrophic Damage Winds: Greater than 156 mph e. Coastal and Riverine Flooding i. Tropical weather patterns combined with hurricane season weather and heavy fall seasonal increase chances for flooding. ii. Use of undersized culverts where roads cross guts as witnessed in Dorethea in St. Thomas or Gallows Bay in St. Croix contribute to localized flooding, but under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program there are plans in place to proceed with mitigation actions to assist with this hazard. There will be a Territorial Culvert Identification Study also under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. iii. Lack of effective storm water management and consistent maintenance of facilities also contributes to localized flooding. iv. Encroachments to the floodplain areas due to urban development. f. Hazmat-Released Chemicals i. WAPA’s conversion to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and large storage facilities on St. Thomas and St. Croix poses a risk of large-scale damage and injury should the facilities suffer an accident or explosion. ii. Limetree Bay Terminals facilitating the storage, segregation, blending, and global movement of crude oils, fuel oils, bunker, gasolines, diesel, jet fuel, and liquid petroleum should the facilities suffer any incident explosions can occur. g. Pandemic Human i. Infectious disease outbreaks or other public health emergencies may occur in the territory with little or no notice. ii. A large tourist flow through the territory may contribute to and spread disease outbreaks. iii. Infectious disease can present special requirements for disease surveillance, rapid delivery of vaccines, antibiotics, or antiviral drugs, allocation of limited medical resources and expansion of health care services to meet a surge in demand for care. h. Cyber Attack i. Threat to networks, security access, and critical data exist today. Several governmental agencies have become recent victims to malicious cyber-attacks. ii. Assessments of vulnerabilities have begun with the assistance of the Department of Homeland Security and funding through federal grants can assist agencies in mitigation measures. Emphasis is on preventive measures to include cyber security policies and end-user education.

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Capability Assessment

1. Active Shooter a. Capabilities (1) Prevention (TBP) (2) Protection (TBP) (3) Response (TBP) (4) Recovery (TBP) 2. Earthquake a. Capabilities (1) Prevention (TBP) (2) Protection (a.) VITEMA conducts multiple outreach initiatives and training annually with governmental and non-governmental agencies. VITEMA host and participate in the training/exercises held by multiple partners. a. “The Great Shakeout” earthquake drills are conducted annually for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve preparedness. b. Territorial agencies and ESFs will participate in earthquake planning and training, including full participation and attendance at scheduled tabletops, exercises and meetings. (3) Response (a.) Implementation of VI Alert and Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) (4) Recovery (TBP) b. Limitations (1) Capability to support any significant number of cruise ship passengers that disembark in the Territory. (2) Capability to support a significant number of response personnel and equipment from outside the Territory. (3) The Territory does not possess any qualified Heavy Search and Rescue teams or equipment and relies on EMAC or DOD support. (4) Equipment and personnel from VI Fire Service, EMS, and Rescue to support a mass casualty event (5) Personnel and equipment capabilities for harbor clearing operations (6) Only by signature of the Governor declaring a State of Emergency do all territorial law enforcement personnel come under control of VIPD (ESF- 13).

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3. Tsunami a. Capabilities i. Prevention ii. Protection (1) Identified evacuation routes and installed evacuation route signs. (2) Territory conducts annual tsunami preparedness week activities and participates in the annual CARIBE WAVE exercise. iii. Response (1) Installed tsunami warning sirens throughout the territory. (2) Implementation of VI Alert and IPAWS. iv. Recovery (TBP) b. Limitations i. Capability to support any significant number of cruise ship passengers that disembark on St. Thomas. ii. Capability to support a significant number of response personnel and equipment from outside the territory on St. Thomas. iii. The Territory does not possess any qualified Heavy Search and Rescue teams or equipment and relies on EMAC or DOD support. iv. Personnel and equipment capabilities for harbor clearing operations. v. Equipment and personnel from VI Fire Service, EMS, and Rescue to support a mass casualty event. vi. Only by signature of the Governor declaring a State of Emergency do all territorial law enforcement personnel come under control of VIPD (ESF-13) 4. Hurricane and Tropical Storms a. Capabilities (1) Prevention (TBP) (2) Protection (a.) VITEMA conducts multiple outreach initiatives and training annually with governmental and non-governmental agencies. a. Territorial agencies and ESFs will participate in hurricane planning and training, including full participation and attendance at scheduled tabletops, exercises and meetings. (b.) Building Permits a. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Building Permits will enforce and regulate the local and national building codes and regulations. i. The Division will inspect all construction activity

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throughout the Territory to ensure minimum local and national building code compliance. The codes enforced are Title 29 of the Virgin Islands Code, the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, the National Electrical Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code. The territory is currently in the process of adopting the new building codes post Hurricane Irma and Maria. b. The Commissioner of DPNR is responsible for providing pre- hurricane public service announcements, (3) Response (a.) Implementation of VI Alert and IPAWS. (4) Recovery (a.) To support the recovery operations from Hurricane Irma and Maria an Executive Order was signed which established the Office of Disaster Recovery. (b.) The Commissioner of DPNR will provide post- disaster public service announcements advising of the following: a. Location of emergency drinking water supplies b. Water disinfection techniques b. Limitations (1) Capability to support a significant number of response personnel and equipment from outside the Territory (2) The Territory does not possess any qualified Heavy Search and Rescue teams or equipment and relies on EMAC or DOD support. (3) Personnel and equipment capabilities for harbor clearing operations (4) Equipment and personnel from VI Fire Service, EMS, and Rescue to support a mass casualty event (5) Only by signature of the Governor declaring a State of Emergency do all territorial law enforcement personnel come under control of VIPD (ESF-13). 5. Coastal and Riverine Flooding a. Capabilities i. Prevention (1) Under the development of the Hazard Mitigation Resiliency Plan’s framework and core research will be identified to mitigate the flooding hazards. (2) South Atlantic Coastal Studies are currently being conducted in collaboration with the local University to assist with identifying these

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areas who are prone to flood hazards. (3) Silver Jacket Team is being formed and established who will focus primarily on Flood Mitigation preventive actions. ii. Protection (TBP) iii. Response (1) Implementation of VI Alert and IPAWS. iv. Recovery (TBP) b. Limitations (TBP) 6. Pandemic-Human a. Capabilities i. Prevention (TBP) ii. Protection (TBP) iii. Response (1) Implementation of VI Alert and IPAWS iv. Recovery (TBP) b. Limitations i. Equipped and staffed ambulances ii. Average daily available hospital bed space iii. Lack of portable medical facilities iv. Limited treatment capability 7. Hazmat Release Chemical a. Capabilities i. Prevention (TBP) ii. Protection (TBP) iii. Response (1) Implementation of VI Alert and IPAWS (2) 23rd Weapons of Mass Destruction - Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) capable of providing detection, presumptive analysis and monitoring of an incident iv. Recovery (TBP) b. Limitations i. Fully trained or equipped HAZMAT response teams.

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8. Cyber Attack a. Capabilities i. Prevention (TBP) ii. Protection (TBP) iii. Response (1) Implementation of VI Alert and IPAWS iv. Recovery (TBP) b. Limitations (TBP)

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Planning Assumptions This Plan was developed with the following assumptions: 1. US Virgin Islands is vulnerable to a variety of hazards. 2. A planned and coordinated response on the part of territory and local officials can save lives, protect property, and more quickly restore essential services. 3. Incidents are typically managed at the lowest possible geographic, organizational, and jurisdictional level. As such, direction of emergency operations will be executed by level of affected local government closest to the incident. 4. If the cause of an incident is determined to have been a terrorist act, appropriate federal agencies will likely assume direction and control of the investigation, in coordination with territory and local authorities, and localities will continue to be responsible for all non- investigatory response and recovery functions. 5. In the US Virgin Islands, each district (St. Croix and St. Thomas-St. John) maintains primary responsibility for emergency operations and will commit all available resources to save lives, minimize property damage, and protect the environment. Should local emergency response capabilities be exceeded, outside assistance is available through mutual aid agreements, or through members of the Territorial Mutual Aid Program, EMAC, and Mutual Aid Agreement. 6. Territorial agencies assigned responsibilities in the TEOP have developed and will maintain the necessary plans, standard operating procedures, mutual aid agreements, and model contracts to successfully accomplish their task. 7. Territorial agencies are prepared to fulfill responsibilities assigned to them in the TEOP, supporting plans, and joint operational or regional plans. 8. Territorial agencies’ abilities to execute their response and recovery tasks are enhanced through the development, maintenance, and exercising of agency continuity plans. 9. Coordinating NGO’s and private sector partners have internal plans and procedures specific to their assigned roles and responsibilities in the TEOP. 10. Incidents, including large-scale emergencies or events, require full coordination of operations and resources, and may: a. Occur at any time with little or no warning; b. Require significant information sharing across multiple jurisdictions and between the public and private sectors; c. Involve single or multiple jurisdictions and/or geographic areas; d. Have a significant territory wide and/or national impact requiring significant intergovernmental coordination; e. Involve multiple, highly varied hazards or threats on a local, regional, territory wide or national scale; f. Results in mass casualties, displaces persons, property loss, environmental 18 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

damage, and/or disruption of the economy and normal life support systems, essential public services, and basic infrastructure; 11. These effects may be minimized by the proactive notification and deployment of territory resources in anticipation of or in response to major incidents in coordination and collaboration with local, private, and federal entities; a. Require resources to assist individuals with access and functional needs; b. Impact critical infrastructures across sectors; c. Exceed the capabilities of state agencies, local governments, NGO’s, and private sector partners; d. Attract a sizeable influx of public, private, and voluntary resources, including independent and spontaneous volunteers; e. Require short-notice state asset coordination and response; and/or f. Require prolonged, sustained incident management operations and support activities for long-term community recovery and mitigation

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Concept of Operations The Territory employs various emergency management coordinating structures, processes, and protocols to execute the TEOP and support plans. The Territory’s concept of operations integrates the efforts of federal, territorial, local, NGOs and private sectors into a comprehensive, territory wide approach to incident management. Coordination of emergency response will be accomplished using the National Incident Management System (NIMS), allowing for the incorporation of local, territory, and federal agencies, and other responsible parties. The governor may issue an executive order declaring that a state of emergency exists in all or part of the Territory in accordance with Code of the Virgin Islands. All executive Branch agencies and instrumentalities, including territory institutions of higher educations, are resources of the governor and may be activated to support the Emergency Support Council (EMC) during response and recovery activities. All cabinet members, territory elected officials, and department heads are authorized to transfer the directions, job assignments, personnel, and functions of their departments for the purpose of performing or facilitating emergency response and recovery, as necessary. The Territory’s emergency management program and response operations are carried out by various stakeholders. Collectively, this group is the emergency management council (EMC). Code of the Virgin Islands provides that emergency management organizations and operations will be structured around the existing constitutional government. Accordingly, the governor is the Director of Emergency Management for the Territory. The Director of VITEMA is the Territorial Coordinating Officer (TCO). The TCO manages and coordinates the Territory’s response activities. During a Presidentially declared disaster, and the TCO works closely with the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) to prioritized response activities and set operational period objectives. 1. General a. This Plan and its Annexes and Attachments support the National Response Framework (NRF). b. All actions and responses within this TEOP and its supporting Annexes will be in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). c. The ICS is the standard for on-scene emergency management throughout U. S. Virgin Islands. d. Each Emergency Support Function (ESF) Lead and Support agency will integrate the principles of NIMS and Incident Command (ICS) into their respective ESF agency planning and response operations, and ensure their personnel are trained on the principles of both NIMS and ICS. e. This plan is supported by Territory, and Federal organizational levels of Emergency Management. f. Preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation are general responsibilities of all levels of government working together to provide a system to meet the needs of the public. g. Emergency operations will be initiated at the lowest level able to effectively respond to the situation.

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2. Plan Activation a. The TEOP is normally activated in response to emergency or disaster events. However, VITEMA maintains an active approach to Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation at all times. b. This plan can be activated under the following conditions. i. Territorial response to one of the following events. (a) Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude or greater (b) Category 1 or greater hurricane (Post Territorial conditions due to Hurricane Irma and Maria) (c) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) event (d) HAZMAT spill requiring mass evacuations or causing mass casualties (e) Pandemic influenza outbreak (f) Large airplane crash (g) Tsunami warning ii. The full activation of the TEOP, to include Response and Recovery, occurs under the following conditions: (a) State of Emergency 1. When an emergency or disaster has occurred or is imminent, the Governor may issue an Executive Order proclaiming a State of Emergency or activate the emergency response, recovery and mitigation. 2. A State Executive Order is required for the deployment and use of Territorial personnel, supplies, equipment, materials and/or facilities. 3. VITEMA will provide recommendations to the Governor and assist in formulating the Executive Order. (b) The Governor or his/her designee may execute the TEOP to support local situations when local resources are not adequate to sustain an effective response operation or when a significant Territorial presence is required for immediate assistance. (c) If disaster threatens prior to the ability of the Governor to issue an Executive Order proclaiming a State of Emergency, the VITEMA Director is authorized to activate the Plan and implement any emergency response actions necessary for the immediate protection of life and property. 3. Territorial Declaration of Emergency Process a. The Stafford Act (§401) requires that: "All requests for a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists shall be made by the Governor of the affected State [Territory]." b. The Governor's request is made through the regional FEMA office. State and Federal officials conduct a preliminary damage assessment (PDA) to estimate the extent of the disaster and its impact on individuals and public facilities. This information is included 21 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

in the Governor's request to show that the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and the local governments and that Federal assistance is necessary. Normally, the PDA is completed prior to the submission of the Governor's request. However, when an obviously severe or catastrophic event occurs, the Governor's request may be submitted prior to the PDA. Nonetheless, the Governor must still make the request. c. As part of the request, the Governor must take appropriate action under Territorial law and direct execution of this TEOP. The Governor shall furnish information on the nature and amount of local resources that have been or will be committed to alleviating the results of the disaster, provide an estimate of the amount and severity of damage and the impact on the private and public sector, and provide an estimate of the type and amount of assistance needed under the Stafford Act. In addition, the Governor will need to certify that, for the current disaster local government obligations and expenditures (of which State commitments must be a significant proportion) will comply with all applicable cost-sharing requirements. d. Based on the Governor's request, the President may declare that a major disaster or emergency exists, thus activating an array of Federal programs to assist in the response and recovery effort. Not all programs, however, are activated for every disaster. The determination of which programs are activated is based on the needs found during damage assessment and any subsequent information that may be discovered. 4. Evacuations a. Territorial best practices are to shelter in-place and VITEMA does not advocate any general population evacuations outside the Territory. b. In general, evacuation is the controlled movement and relocation of persons and property necessitated by the threat of a natural, technological, or man- made disaster. c. Within the Territory, the evacuation of large numbers of people from vulnerable areas will stress the limited capabilities of the territory’s road network. d. Emergency conditions and situations that may require evacuation include: i. Hurricanes – Designated coastal and inland evacuation zones, coastal areas, beachfront properties, and low-lying areas around streams ii. Tsunami - Designated coastal and inland evacuation zones, coastal areas, beachfront properties, and low-lying areas around streams iii. Hazardous Materials Incidents - Populated areas throughout the Territory iv. Floods - Inundation areas and low-lying areas around rivers and streams v. Earthquakes - Populated areas throughout the Territory vi. Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents - Targeted “downwind” populated areas throughout the Territory

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e. During an evacuation, the Governor, acting under the authority of Title 23, Chapter 10, Subchapter 1 may direct and compel all citizens to leave the affected area. i. The Governor may prescribe routes, modes of transportation and destinations in connection with an evacuation. ii. In the event a threat is posed to population centers, local officials or the Governor may recommend those citizens who feel threatened leave the vulnerable area. iii. The Territory will open selected shelters. iv. VITEMA will coordinate with affected districts, appropriate Territorial agencies, Federal agencies, and appropriate private sector sources in developing an evacuation recommendation for the Governor v. VITEMA will notify the Governor and make recommendations as required.

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Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities Within the territorial government, every agency and semi-autonomous agency (instrumentality) has been assigned roles and responsibilities in the TEOP and many have additional roles assigned in support plans and hazard-specific annexes. Figure 1 shows the emergency management lines of communications and key agencies / partners. In order to ensure the Territory’s preparedness, agencies that are assigned roles and responsibilities in the TEOP must ensure they are able to meet those requirements.

Figure 1: Emergency Management Lines of Communications and Key Agencies / Partners

1. General a. Most Territorial agencies have emergency functions to perform in addition to their normal duties (See Table 3 – Emergency Support Functions Responsibilities Assignments). b. Each agency is responsible for developing and maintaining emergency management procedures in accordance with the direction and guidance given in this Plan. c. Specific responsibilities are outlined in the separate Annexes of this Plan. d. Responsibilities of certain organizations not part of State government are also addressed in the appropriate Annexes. 2. Virgin Islands Emergency Management and Homeland Security Council (VIEMHS) a. The Virgin Islands Emergency Management and Homeland Security Council (EMHS Council) was created through Act 7074, the Emergency Management Act of 2009, and is composed of the VITEMA Director, who serves as Chairman, and commissioners of departments and directors of agencies or bureaus within the executive branch of the Government of the Virgin Islands who are named to the EMHS Council by Executive Order of 24 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

the Governor including the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands, the Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands National Guard and the executive directors of the following semiautonomous agencies, instrumentalities or public corporations of the Government: i. VITEMA Director who serves as Chairman ii. Attorney General of the Virgin Islands iii. Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands National Guard iv. Executive directors of the following semiautonomous agencies, instrumentalities or public corporations of the Government: (1) Government Employees Retirement System (2) Juan F. Luis Hospital (3) Schneider Regional Medical Center (4) University of the Virgin Islands (5) Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (6) Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (7) Virgin Islands Port Authority (8) Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority (9) Virgin Islands Public Service Commission (10) Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (11) Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (12) West Indian Company Ltd. (13) Virgin Islands Next Generation Network

(14) Other private sector or non-governmental organizations the Governor in consultation with the VITEMA Director deem appropriate b. The role and responsibilities of the VIEMHS Council are to: i. Plan and coordinate the federal and territorial emergency management programs with FEMA and any other federal or territorial agencies or other appropriate public or private entities. ii. Assist the Territorial Coordinating Officer in responding to the Federal Coordinating Officer or other appropriate federal agents or officers, in the event the President approves a request from the Governor for an emergency declaration or major disaster declaration; iii. Provide goals and objectives to the VITEMA Director for implementing the TEOP; iv. Work with the VITEMA Director and all other government agencies, to establish standards for the operations and activities of the Government related to homeland security efforts.

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v. Each entity made a member of the EMHS Council must designate an Emergency Support Function (“ESF”) point-of-contact (POC) and notify the VITEMA Director of the person’s name and telephone number. vi. The person designated to serve as an ESF POC cannot be the person designated to serve on the EMHS Council. vii. The person designated as the ESF POC shall be responsible to coordinate the respective entity’s policies and resources as required by the TEOP. viii. The head of each entity on the EMHS Council shall give written authority to the ESF POC enabling that person to obtain and provide the support specific in the TEOP and provide a copy of the written authority to the VITEMA Director. 3. Territorial Agency Responsibilities a. General i. Appoint a department or agency Emergency Support Coordinator (ESC), and alternate, to support operations as assigned in this Plan. ii. ESCs will prepare and maintain assigned operational Annexes of this Plan and will develop SOPs appropriate to the agency execution of this function. iii. ESCs will have the authority to commit agency resources and expedite program operations in the provision and coordination of emergency services. b. Develop and maintain internal SOPs for the execution of primary functions in accordance with this plan. c. Assign personnel to support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations in St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. d. Mobilize and use allocated and available resources to meet emergency or disaster requirements. e. Maintain a capability for the emergency procurement of supplies and equipment required and not otherwise available. f. Provide training as appropriate to personnel assigned to execute respective emergency functions in this Plan. g. Support the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) by ensuring lead and support ESF agencies are trained on EMAC responsibilities, to include pre- identifying assets, needs and resources that may be allocated to support other states, and documenting related information into WebEOC. h. Identify and provide a Liaison Officer for each Agency requested EMAC Request to facilitate arrival and onward movement of EMAC support at the appropriate Staging Areas. i. Maintain a 24-hour response team capability. j. Assist Federal representatives in providing emergency response or disaster assistance within the affected areas. k. Conduct workshops and seminars as necessary to provide information regarding new equipment and operating procedures for all governmental, service organizations and 26 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

volunteer personnel participating in the implementation of assigned function. l. Provide all agency/department employees appropriate training to assure an awareness of the hazardous threats common to the territory and the overall Territorial Emergency Management program. m. Review this plan annually and update assigned annexes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet current department policy and organization. n. Maintain current internal notification/recall rosters and communications systems. o. Participate in tests and exercises to evaluate this plan.

4. VITEMA / VIODR Responsibilities a. Background i. The Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery (VIODR) was established by Executive Order No. 487-2019 on 17 June 2019.The Director of the VIODR is the Governor’s Authorized Representative “GAR” for the purposes of federal disaster recovery matters, administers the federal disaster assistance program on behalf of the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands. VIODR is under the Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority “VIPFA”. As a result of the Executive order, the Territorial Public Assistance “PA” Unit and the Territorial Hazard Mitigation “HM” Unit were reorganized from VITEMA to VIODR. PA and HM units ensure coordination of the recovery process, adherence with all federal and state laws and regulations, and concise execution of all operations within each territorial agency’s role. VIODR provides executive oversight and coordination to all disaster recovery program funds and operations, thus ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness. b. Preparedness (VITEMA) i. Prepare for emergencies and disasters by conducting comprehensive assessments of the threats to the Territory and update the TEOP as required. ii. Establish procedures for the maintenance, distribution, and publication of this Plan. iii. Maintain a 24 hour a day capability to warn the public of emergencies or impending disasters. iv. Promote awareness, education and preparedness programs designed to reach all citizens. v. Identify and maintain resources available for response. vi. Establish and maintain mutual aid agreements with Federal agencies and other States. vii. Encourage mutual aid agreements with private industry. viii. Provide technical and planning assistance to Territorial agencies upon request.

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ix. Establish and conduct an emergency preparedness exercise and training program to test and evaluate Territorial plans to maintain a high standard of preparedness. x. Establish an appropriate level of operational readiness. xi. Initiate actions deemed necessary for effective implementation of this plan. xii. Maintain surveillance of potentially threatening conditions to and in the Territory and direct appropriate warning and response actions. c. Response (VITEMA) i. Activate and operate the EOCs to a level appropriate to the magnitude of the threat when an event or potential event is first detected. See Annex 5 (Emergency Management) and the EOC SOP for Organization and Duties. ii. Advise the Governor, Territorial agencies, and necessary Federal agencies of severity and magnitude of the emergency/disaster situation. iii. Manage the Territory’s response effort. iv. Coordinate execution of the various Annexes of this Plan with the emergency activities of Territorial government, private agencies and organizations, and the Federal government. v. Upon declaration of a State of Emergency, provide public information through ESF-15 (Public Information) who will, in coordination with the Governor’s PIO, conduct public information briefings, news releases and coordinate all emergency information generated by State agencies and departments. vi. Initiate and Coordinate Federal Requests (1) Upon occurrence of an emergency or disaster clearly beyond the capabilities and resources of the Territory the Governor may request assistance from the Federal government. (2) If the disaster is of major or catastrophic classification, VITEMA will contact FEMA Region II to request a FEMA Liaison or alert them the Governor may submit a formal request for Federal assistance. (3) Upon request from the VITEMA Director, FEMA, Region II Incident Management Assistant Team (IMAT) will dispatch a representative to the EOC to coordinate with the Director of the VITEMA, and to assist in accordance with the National Response Framework (NRF), as appropriate. vii. Document the resources and personnel used by responding Territorial agencies from the onset of the incident throughout the Recovery Phase. d. Recovery (VIODR) i. Begin initial planning for recovery before an emergency event impacts the territory. ii. Coordinate implementation of recovery programs while districts are implementing response actions to protect public health and safety. Recovery activities include the

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development, coordination, and execution of service and site restoration plans for impacted communities and the reconstitution of government operations and services through individual, private sector, non- governmental, and public assistance programs. e. Mitigation (VIODR) i. Maintain and review the Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan annually and update every five years. (1) The Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as the Territory’s operational and programmatic guidance to promote the nationally- based goals and objectives of the "National Mitigation Strategy," as coordinated by FEMA. (2) Mitigation measures may be implemented prior to, during, or after an incident. i. Implement the Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan. ii. Develop and implement programs designed to avoid, reduce and mitigate the effects of hazards through the development and enforcement of policies standards and regulations. iii. Promote mitigation efforts in the private sector by emphasizing business recovery plans and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). 5. Whole of Community Responsibilities a. Reducing hazards in and around their homes. By taking simple actions, such as raising utilities above flood level or taking in unanchored objects during high winds, people can reduce the amount of damage caused by an incident. b. Preparing an emergency supply kit and household emergency plan. By developing a household emergency plan and assembling disaster supplies in advance of an event, people can take care of themselves until assistance arrives. This includes supplies for household pets and service animals. See recommended disaster supplies list locally at http://www.vitema.vi.gov and federally at http://www.ready.gov . c. Monitoring emergency communications carefully. Throughout an emergency, critical information and direction will be released to the public via various media. By carefully following the directions provided, residents can reduce their risk of injury, keep emergency routes open to response personnel, and reduce demands on landline and cellular communication. d. Volunteering with an established organization. Organizations and agencies with a role in response and recovery are always seeking hardworking, dedicated volunteers. By volunteering with an established voluntary agency, individuals and households become part of the emergency management system and ensure that their efforts are directed where they are needed most.

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e. Enrolling in emergency response training courses. Emergency response training, whether basic first aid through the American Red Cross (AMC) or a more complex course through a local college, will enable residents to take initial response actions required to take care of themselves and their households, thus allowing first responders to focus on higher priority tasks that affect the entire community. 6. Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD): a. Helps coordinate the Volunteer Management Plan and communicates within the Volunteer Donations Management Team (VDMT) to match volunteer’s skills, ability and interests with the ongoing labor needs of all ESF operations. b. Collaborates among VI VOAD member organizations to accept unaffiliated volunteers who were successfully processed and found capable of contributing to the mission of the organization. c. Monitors the Intake Process (TBP) for unaffiliated volunteers and monitors the overall management of volunteers during disaster. d. Collaborates and helps coordinate the Donations Management Plan to support all ESFs and monitors the flow and distribution through the equitable distribution system and reports interruptions or inconsistencies to the VDCT Coordinator. e. Helps volunteer and community organization representatives complete and submit their daily reports. Those reports contain information the Territorial Government needs to substantiate the eligible number of man- hours, supplies and materials the Territory has contributed to the disaster effort. Ultimately, the Territorial Government may receive reimbursement from the Department of Homeland Security Public Assistance Program. f. Communicates the need for volunteers with civic associations such as: i. Rotary clubs and other civic groups, e.g. Lions, American Legion, CERT, etc. ii. Animal-related organizations, e.g. Humane Society, Animal Shelter, etc. iii. Churches, synagogues, mosques, and interfaith groups. g. Develops, trains, and exercises the unaffiliated volunteers and goods and materials support program. h. Establishes partnerships for coordination purposes with all community organizations active in disaster. i. Helps voluntary organizations develop their own emergency preparedness plans including a system for badging or identifying volunteers. j. Encourages member organizations to inventory their facilities, equipment and personnel. 7. Private Sector Responsibilities: a. Planning for the protection of employees, infrastructure, and facilities. b. Planning for the protection of information and the continuity of business operations. 30 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

c. Planning for responding to and recovering from incidents that impact their own infrastructure and facilities. d. Working with VITEMA staff before an incident occurs to determine what assistance the Territory may need and what resources the Private Sector could provide. e. Developing and exercising emergency plans before an incident occurs. f. Where appropriate, establishing mutual aid and assistance agreements to provide specific response capabilities. g. Providing assistance (including volunteers) to support local emergency management and public awareness during response and throughout the recovery process. 8. The NRF outlines Federal Emergency Management Agency responsibilities. a. Preparedness i. Develop plans and procedures detailing how the Federal Government will assist States and territories in response to all levels of disasters. ii. Through FEMA, maintain a regionally based system to expedite the flow of information and response to emergencies. iii. The NRF provides guidance in preparation for Federal assistance to the States. b. Response i. Provide Federal assistance as directed by the President of the United States under the coordination of FEMA and DHS, and in accordance with federal emergency plans. ii. Identify and coordinate provision of assistance under other Federal statutory authorities. iii. Supplement Territorial efforts by providing Federal assistance under governing secretarial or statutory authorities. iv. Establish direct liaison between the Federal ESFs and their corresponding Territorial ESFs. v. Through the NRF guidance, the Federal government provides assistance through its 15 designated ESFs (ESFs 1-15) in liaison with the Territory’s ESFs 1-15. vi. Establish direct coordination with the Territory through a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and/or a Principal Federal Official (PFO). vii. In most disaster response situations (i.e. situations not covered under the Stafford Act), the President will appoint a FCO to coordinate overall Federal incident management and assistance. viii. In other situations (i.e. situations not covered under the Stafford Act) to The Secretary of Homeland Security may appoint a PFO to coordinate overall Federal incident management and assistance. The Secretary of Homeland Security has currently retained that authority and is the PFO. The basis for the declaration is the determination by the President that the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that response is beyond Territorial capabilities. 31 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

ix. Assist in development, review and process of the Governor’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Such a declaration makes available a series of Federal disaster programs to aid the Territory in its recovery from a disaster situation. The basis for the declaration is the determination by the President that the disaster is of such severity and magnitude that response is beyond Territorial capabilities. To the extent that public law provides, channel Federal assistance through and coordinated with the Governor or the designated authorized representative. x. Provide emergency response on federally owned or controlled property, such as military installations and federal prisons. xi. Provide assistance to the Territorial government in response to and recovery from a commercial radiological incident consistent with guidelines as established in the current Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan and the NRF. xii. Coordinate the provision of non-radiological Federal resources and assistance to the Territory through FEMA c. Recovery (1) Initiate the Federal emergency recovery process which occurs when the President of the United States issues a Presidential Disaster Declaration. (2) Assist the Territory in conducting Recovery operations. (3) Reimburse response and recovery claims using the authority of the FCO as authorized by the Stafford Act. (4) Upon declaration of a major disaster, Federal assistance to disaster victims may become available from three program areas: • Individual Assistance • Public Assistance • Hazard Mitigation (5) The administration of these programs is coordinated through a joint Federal/Territory effort in a Joint Field Office (JFO). (6) Federal Individual and Public Assistance programs will be administered in accordance with the administrative plans submitted to FEMA post-event. d. Mitigation i. Coordinate with the Territorial Hazard Mitigation Officer, Federal mitigation programs for the Territory ii. These programs include National Flood Insurance Program, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Severe Repetitive Loss, and others. 9. Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) Listing a. VITEMA maintains a listing of CIKR in its Fusion Center. The list is shared with FEMA and updated annually prior to the start of Hurricane Season. Each agency is responsible for verification of and changes to their list. b. CIKR includes critical facilities for agencies within the Government of the Virgin Islands

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(GVI) and the USVI Private Sector. The list is prioritized by Tier and is designed to support emergency power / telecommunications resource distribution and restoration efforts. • Tier 1 - Facilities that are primary or without redundancy that could cause significant damage to the territory's economic stability or ability to respond to a disaster if they are directly compromised or damaged. Their loss may also affect additional interdependent sectors. • Tier 2 - Facilities that are more robust in that they may have alternate sites and redundancies that allows them to function at some level of capability. • Tier 3 - Facilities that are important, but their loss would not immediately impact response operations either by necessity or while they do not have documented alternate site personnel are able to function remotely for a limited time from alternate location. 10. Emergency Management Assistance Compact a. The Territory is a signatory of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) that provides for mutual assistance (people, equipment, skills, etc) between participating member States in managing any emergency or disaster that is duly declared by the Governor(s) of the affected state(s). EMAC is required to be utilized for any outside National Guard mission support. For specific requirements, to include National Guard Soldier & Airmen duty status see the following website https://www.emacweb.org/index.php/training-education/learn-about-emac-your- discipline/national-guard b. The assisting state will receive approval from its Governor before aiding. The requesting state will reimburse the assisting State for the cost of response. c. Normally an Advance Team (A-Team) from an unaffected member state will deploy to the requesting State to assist in interstate coordination. Depending on the extent of the disaster, A-teams may also operate from the FEMA Regional Operations Center (ROC) and/or FEMA headquarters in conjunction with FEMA's Emergency Support Team (EST). d. Detailed information on the establishment of EMAC, current regulatory requirements, and best practices can be found at the website www.emacweb.org .

11. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resource Typing and Credentialing

a. Typing. Resource typing is defining and categorizing, by capability, the resources requested, deployed and used in incidents. Resource typing definitions establish a common language and defines a resource’s (for equipment, teams, and units) minimum capabilities. NIMS resource typing definitions serve as the common language for the mobilization of resources.

b. Credentialing. Qualifying and credentialing personnel ensures that the identity and attributes of individuals or members of teams are validated against an established set of minimum criteria and qualifications for specific job titles.

c. Detailed information on resource typing and credentialing can be found at the website https://rtlt.preptoolkit.fema.gov/Public.

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12. Mutual aid agreements. a. Local mutual aid agreements between neighboring jurisdictions or organizations involve a formal request for assistance and generally cover a larger geographic area than local automatic mutual aid agreements do. Under these agreements, local resources may be used to assist Territory agencies, Federal agencies, and Private Sector partners in fulfilling their missions under special circumstances, and vice versa. Incorporating private sector, NGO, and community-/faith-based organizations into the mutual aid network provides parties with access to significant additional resources. b. Copies of approved mutual aid agreements are listed in Attachment B – Memorandums of Understanding.

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Direction, Control, and Coordination 1. General a. The procedures outlined in this section reflect the standard processes the Territory will follow in response to an incident. b. There may instances where an incident is of such magnitude that the Governor or Director of VITEMA will have to modify the direction, control, and coordination processes outlined here. If that is necessary, the changes processes will be disseminated by the most practical means possible at the time. 2. Direction a. Direction and control of a territorial emergency resides with the Director of VITEMA. b. The Director of VITEMA will coordinate all territorial agencies mobilized pursuant to this plan. 3. Control a. In accordance with the Incident Command System (ICS) the senior on-scene official of the first responding agency (VIFS, VIPD, or EMS) to arrive at the incident will assume command and organize the response. b. The Incident Commander (IC) can be from a district unit of government or from a Territorial or Federal agency, as long as he/she has the expertise, capability, and authority. The IC may change as the incident progresses. c. The Incident Commander has tactical control of personnel and equipment resources employed at the incident site. d. The Incident Commander is the only authority who may authorize the release of any resources. No resources may leave the incident until authorized to do so. e. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has operational control of personnel and equipment resources of their respective islands. f. The EOC has strategic control of personnel and equipment resources supporting the territory. 4. EOC Operations a. VITEMA operates EOCs in the following locations i. St. Croix ii. St. John iii. St. Thomas b. EOC operations are covered in the VITEMA Emergency Operations Center Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). c. Coordination between EOCs i. Due to St. John’s limited resources, the island will need to coordinate with St. Thomas EOC for support

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ii. Each EOC needs to share information with and have situational awareness of operations in the other two. d. Activation of one or more EOCs will take place under one or more of the following conditions i. Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude or greater ii. Category 1 or greater hurricane iii. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) event iv. HAZMAT spill requiring mass evacuation or causing mass casualties v. Pandemic influenza outbreak vi. Large airplane crash vii. Tsunami warning viii. As directed by the Governor or VITEMA Director or their successors in the event they are incapacitated or off island. 5. Succession of Authority a. Continuity of government and direction of ESFs are essential during emergency operations. Table 4 lists the lines of succession for each ESF to ensure availability of a service coordinator/head for each area. Permanent replacements shall be made as required or authorized by law. b. Decision-making authority for the Executive Branch and each Territory office with primary ESF responsibilities is listed in descending order. The pre-delegated authorities will assume control when the primary decision maker is not available at time of emergency.

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Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination 1. Collection a. Essential Elements of Information. The following is a baseline list of Essential Elements of Information (EEI) needed for response operations. This list can be modified based on the situation. Updated EEIs will be included in the Incident Action Plans. i. Critical facilities including determining the status of police and fire stations, medical providers, water and sewage treatment facilities, and media outlets. ii. Communications (a) Status of telecommunications service (including internet and infrastructure, including towers) (b) Reliability of cellular service in affected area (c) Potential requirements for radio/satellite communications capability (d) Status of emergency broadcast (TV, radio, cable) system and ability to disseminate information iii. Transportation (a) Status of airports (b) Status of major/primary roads (c) Status of ports (d) Status of evacuation routes (e) Status of public transit systems (f) Status of pipelines (g) Accessibility to most severely impacted areas (h) Debris on major roadways iv. Damage Assessment/Critical Infrastructure (a) Damaged/destroyed transportation corridors especially along priority routes (b) Damaged public works assets in the local jurisdiction (c) Status of potable and non-potable water and sewage treatment plants/distribution systems (d) Status of power/power generation (generators) to critical infrastructure v. Fire/Hazardous Materials (a) Extent of fires (b) Potential for (or extent of) flooding (c) Number/estimate of collapsed structures potentially requiring Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)

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(d) Actual or potential for release of hazardous materials (e) Actual or potential radiological incidents (f) Affected locations and what these contain (g) Personal safety issues (h) Public health concerns (i) Damaged fire assets in the local jurisdiction. (j) Status of the water supply in the area. vi. Mass Care (a) Estimated population affected (b) Number of shelters open/population (c) Potential unmet shelter requirements (d) Number of homes affected (destroyed, damaged) (e) Percentage of banks functioning (f) Percentage of grocery stores open and able to meet the needs of the public (g) Percentage of pharmacies open and able to meet the needs of the public (h) Population of impacted areas (i) Demographic breakdown of population including income levels, information on elderly and children (j) Number/type of housing units in impacted areas (k) Level of insurance coverage (l) Unemployment levels (m) Foreign languages spoken within greater than 1 percent of the population vii. Medical Support and Public Health (a) Damage to hospitals (b) Damage to congregate care (c) Damage to EMS (d) Casualties and fatalities (e) Bed poll (EMSystems) (f) Morgue infrastructure (g) Health communications capabilities (h) Status of medical supplies

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viii. Search and Rescue (a) Number of buildings searched (b) Number of rescued individuals (c) Where victims were taken (d) Number of fatalities (e) Number of rescued companion animals ix. Energy (a) Status of electrical generating facilities (b) Status of the transmission grid (c) Status of the distribution grid (d) Population without electric power (e) Status of natural gas transmission facilities (f) Status of the distribution pipeline (g) Population without natural gas (h) Status of gasoline and oil distribution systems (i) Establishment of power restoration priorities with Unified Coordination Group (UCG) x. Law Enforcement and Public Safety (a) Location of access points (b) Credentials needed to enter (c) Best routes to approach the disaster area (d) Status of police facilities (e) Status of correctional facilities xi. External Affairs (a) Status of emergency broadcast (TV, radio, cable) system and ability to disseminate information (b) Status of external affairs in the local EOC (c) Foreign languages spoken greater than 1 percent of the population 2. Analysis a. Each essential elements of information lead conducts a preliminary analysis to ensure the territory’s residents life safety and protection of property upon receiving initial data after the disaster.

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3. Dissemination a. Providing emergency information to the public and all levels of government is essential to avoid or minimize loss of life and property if a disaster is imminent or has occurred. b. Warnings i. VITEMA will coordinate with all appropriate departments/agencies and organizations to ensure timely warning readiness in case of a disaster or emergency. ii. VITEMA will maintain and test alternate warning systems for use in the event the existing primary system is damaged and rendered inoperable. iii. The TEOC or VITEMA will notify the EOCs, FEMA Region II, and other Emergency Management organizations whenever the potential for an emergency exists. iv. In the event of an imminent or actual disaster, VITEMA will initiate actions to warn districts and other Territorial agencies by all means necessary. v. A variety of warning systems are available for use during emergency operations. (a) VITEMA will receive Weather Advisories from the (NWS) using the National Warning System (NAWAS) and other electronic means. VITEMA will forward weather advisories throughout State and local communications networks to alert local governments to conditions. (b) The Emergency Notification System is primarily used by emergency management, public safety and public health organizations to contact either a localized segment of the public, threatened populations, or specialized groups, such as hospitals and response teams.

4. Public Information Dissemination a. See External Affairs for All Hazards Standard Operating Procedures ESF-15 b. Upon the Declaration of a State of Emergency by the Governor, ESF-15 (Public Information) will be the primary coordinating element in the dissemination of public information during emergency and disaster operations. c. ESF-15 (Public Information) will release territorial government news releases to the media territory wide and to national and international media as appropriate, with priority consideration given to the medium that can most effectively communicate with the at-risk population. d. Processes to disseminate information of public interest will follow established Public Information channels [Radio, television (both broadcast and cable), print, news release, social media, and live interviews].

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Communications i. General a. ESF 15, through the joint information system, will ensure that disaster and emergency information to USVI residents and visitors will be clear, concise, timely, and accurate regarding the existing situation, actions being taken by the authorities, and actions to be taken by the affected populations. b. Every effort will be made to prevent and counter rumors and inaccuracies. c. Office of the Governor’s Communications Directorate, in coordination with VITEMA’s Public Information Office, is responsible for all ESF 15 administrative, managerial, planning, preparedness, response, and recovery activities. d. When requested by the Director of Communications, public-information, public- relations, and/or public affairs personnel from local agencies and departments will be made available to augment ESF 15’s efforts to address the non-English-speaking and functional-needs population. ii. Notification Systems a. Alert VI i. Alert VI is the Virgin Islands all-hazards alert and notification system. ii. Individuals must register in Alert VI in order to receive emergency notifications. iii. Alert VI issues critical emergency related information including instructions and recommended protective actions developed in real-time by emergency services agencies. iv. Notification is accomplished through various communications systems including email, cell phone, landline, fax and web postings. v. The information provided includes severe weather warnings, significant road closures, hazardous materials spills, and other emergency conditions. vi. Additionally, Alert VI issues, through alerts and press releases, information regarding response actions being taken by Cabinet Agencies and protective actions that should be taken to protect individuals, families and properties. vii. Text-to-speech and audio recording is also built into the system to meet American with Disabilities Act requirements.

b. All-Hazards Siren Warning System (As of 2019 the system is not operational resulting from Hurricane Irma and Maria, PA as of December 2019 has approved recovery projects to resume operations.) i. General (a) The siren system is made up of sirens located on St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and Water Island

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(b) The system is set up to notify people who are outside of buildings (c) The system alerts the public using tones, pre-recorded voice messages, and actual voice messages (d) The All-Hazards Siren Warning System includes 44 sirens placed along USVI throughout the territory. The system was developed primarily for no-notice or short notice events such as a tsunami. ii. System configuration (a) Tsunami (b) Hurricane (c) Flash Flood (d) Curfew (e) Hazardous (f) All Clear (g) Public Address iii. System testing (a) Silent testing conducted once a month (b) Live testing to be conducted once a month using one of the preprogramed alerts on a rotating basis (c) During exercises as appropriate iv. Siren Activation (a) The All-Hazards Warning System is activated by VITEMA’s 911 Emergency Communications Centers (ECC). (b) Each 911 ECC has the capability to activate the entire territorial siren system or selected sirens as needed. (c) The first 911 ECC to receive a tsunami warning through the National Warning System or from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) will immediately activate the siren system for the areas identified in the warning message. (d) Once the sirens are activated the 911 ECC will implement their call down procedures.

c. Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) i. IPAWS is a modernization and integration of the nation’s alert and warning infrastructure. ii. IPAWS provides an effective way to alert and warn the public about serious emergencies using the Emergency Alert System (EAS), Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio, and other public alerting systems from a single interface. As of December 2019, the NOAA Weather alerts 42 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

system in the Territory is nonoperational. NOAA has identified two (2) sites (1-St. Croix, 1-St. Thomas) to become broadcast stations and are part of their recovery plan. iii. VITEMA will test the EAS thru IPAWS once a month.

d. Wireless Emergency Alert System: i. WEA is a public safety system that allows customers who own certain wireless phones and other enabled mobile devices to receive geographically-targeted, text- like messages alerting them of imminent threats to safety in their area. ii. The technology ensures that emergency alerts will not get stuck in highly congested areas, which can happen with standard mobile voice and texting services. iii. WEA enables government officials to target emergency alerts to specific geographic areas through cell towers that broadcast the emergency alerts for reception by WEA-enabled mobile devices.

e. Emergency Alert System: i. The Emergency Alert System is a national public warning system that requires TV and radio broadcasters, cable television systems, wireless cable systems, satellite digital audio radio service providers, direct broadcast satellite service providers and wireline video service providers to offer to the President the communications capability to address the American public during a national emergency. ii. The system also may be used by state and local authorities to deliver important emergency information such as AMBER (missing children) alerts and emergency weather information targeted to a specific area. iii. In the USVI, VITEMA has the ability to issue life safety alerts through EAS. iv. VITEMA will conduct Required Monthly Tests (RMT) of the EAS on different days and at different times each month.

f. Joint Information Center (JIC) i. JIC is a physical location where the coordination and dissemination of information for the public and media during an incident are is managed. ii. JICs may be established locally, regionally, or nationally depending on the size and magnitude of an incident. iii. In the event of incidents requiring a coordinated Federal response, JICs are established to coordinate Federal, Territory, and private-sector incident communications with the public. iv. The JIC staff facilitates dissemination of accurate, consistent, accessible, and timely public information to numerous audiences.

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iii. Information Flow a. Information obtained in the field, or from other sources, is made available to VITEMA as soon as possible. b. In the event an EOC is not activated, either the St. Croix or St. Thomas VITEMA office will receive information from sources throughout the Territory and pass it on to the appropriate EOC Manager. The EOC Manger, in accordance with SOPs, records and notifies the VITEMA Deputy Director of Operations. VITEMA will notify Territorial agencies, ESFs, and volunteer groups as required for further action. c. When an EOC is activated, the Operations Section will receive and disseminate the information in accordance with the EOC SOP. The information will flow from and internally between various sources including ESFs, Territorial agencies, WebEOC and personnel in the field. 4. External Affairs a. Territorial officials also must communicate public information regarding incidents. b. It is essential that immediately following the onset of an incident, the territorial government ensures that: i. Information about where to receive help is immediately communicated to the community. ii. Communication lines with the media are open, questions receive prompt responses, and false rumors are refuted before they spread. c. ESF 15 unifies external affairs to support an incident requiring a coordinated response. i. In accordance with the TEOP, the Director of Communications for the Office of the Governor serves as Emergency Support Function 15 Director. ii. The ESF 15 Director oversees all external affairs activities for disasters and major incidents requiring a coordinated response. d. In order to coordinate the release of life safety information and other external affairs functions, the ESF 15 Director must establish a Joint Information System (JIS). i. The ESF 15 Director, in consultation with the Incident Commander, will designate the PIO while maintaining control of the overall strategic communications objective. ii. However, the ESF 15 Director also may assume the role of PIO. 5. Emergency Communication Systems a. Territorial agencies operate on a trunked radio system with six channels allowing communications within each district. b. VITEMA’s three (3) EOCs are equipped with a portable satellite phone and

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VSAT satellite system provided and maintained by FEMA. c. The St. Thomas and St. Croix VITEMA offices have a Mobile Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) Vehicle that is equipped with the following communications systems. i. The satellite system supports communication and internet service. ii. Day and night surveillance camera system for monitoring large scale events. iii. ACU 1000 radios that allows for interoperability among Federal and Territorial agencies. d. Trunked radios are equipped in a number of essential high level government officials vehicles. e. Amateur Emergency Radio Service (ARES) volunteers support is based on availability of personnel and equipment. All ARES volunteers completed ICS 100/200, ICS 700/800 courses and are encouraged to completed ICS 300/400 courses if working at EOCs. i. Maintain radio communications at each VITEMA EOC ii. Support ESF-6 at general population shelters iii. Support ESF-8 at Hospital EOCs. iv. Support American Red Cross operations centers. v. Support VITEMA at Points of Distribution vi. Utilize ICS Form 213 (General Messaging) for communications messages to / from EOCs. vii. Utilize WebEOC to provide resource requests and track responses back to requestors

f. As a result of hurricanes Irma and Maria, all five (5) suburban communication vehicles were destroyed. i. VIPD had one (1) vehicle located on St. Thomas. ii. VIFS had two (2) vehicles - one on St. Thomas and one on St. Croix iii. VITEMA had two (2) vehicles- one on St. Thomas and one on St. Croix iv. Each vehicle was equipped with the following: (1) ACU 1000 radio that allows for interoperability communication among Federal and Territorial agencies. (2) Trunked radio system. (3) High Frequency radio. (4) Ham Radio. (5) Mobile/fixed surveillance camera.

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g. The Bureau of Technology (BIT) supplies information technology and services to the Territorial government agencies. i. BIT currently provides internet connectivity to both government and private agencies ii. BIT also has oversight of the territory’s trunked radio system.

h. The following agencies have satellite telephone capability. i. Government House St. Croix ii. Government House St. Thomas (None as of 2019) iii. VITEMA EOCs: St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John iv. Department of Health (None as of 2019) v. VIPD Police (None as of 2019) vi. Department of Tourism (None as of 2019) vii. American Red Cross St. Croix viii. Virgin Islands National Guard ix. Govenor Juan F. Luis Hospital x. Schneider Regional Medical Center xi. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority

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Administration, Finance, and Logistics 1. General a. A large-scale emergency or disaster will place great demands on the resources of the Territory. b. Distribution of required resources may be made more difficult by the emergency itself. c. Volunteer organizations provide an excellent resource to support logistical and administrative disaster response and recovery. d. Coordination between Territory and district EOCs is essential for an effective logistical and administrative response. e. The Territorial agencies will conduct administrative procedures in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations. 2. Administration a. Documentation i. WebEOC will be the primary tool for the EOCs to document actions taken during both the response and recovery phases of a disaster. ii. In the event WebEOC is not available or operational the following forms and logs at the minimum will be used. a. ICS 203 – Organizational Assignment List b. ICS 205 - Incident Communications Plan c. ICS 213 – General Messaging d. ICS 214 – Activity Log e. ICS 215 – Operational Planning Worksheet b. After Action Report 1. Whenever an EOC is activated there needs to be a process for evaluating EOC and field operations. This process helps to identify areas needing improvement, including personnel and staffing, facilities, equipment, communications, procedures, and training. 2. Thoughts, ideas and recommendations will be solicited from each EOC staff member to assist in identifying specific areas that can be improved to provide faster and more effective service to the citizens of the territory during emergency and disaster operations. Primary ESF Agencies will collect input from their Support Agencies and submit a compilation of information gathered. 3. Observations, issues and problems, positive and/or negative, are desired and should be submitted in a format similar to Attachment A.

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4. The evaluations and comments submitted to the Planning and Preparedness Division will be analyzed, collated, and used to prepare the Emergency Management After Action Report to the Director of VITEMA. When necessary, critique sessions may be held to discuss topics submitted for the After-Action Report. VITEMA staff will prepare and implement an Improvement Plan based on the After-Action Report. 3. Finance a. The U.S. Virgin Islands Public Assistance State Administrative Plan outlines programmatic and financial operational processes for the territory. b. Territory i. Agencies will fund emergency operations from existing agency accounts. ii. If the Governor signs a State of Emergency Executive Order, it may include an authorization for reimbursement of emergency expenditures from the Disaster Contingency Fund maintained by the Commissioner of Finance. iii. If the emergency results in a Presidential Declaration, Federal funds administered by FEMA will become available. iv. The Territory is normally required to provide 25% of all expenditures. v. Agencies will conduct and account for expenditures of Territorial funds for emergency operations in accordance with USVI laws and regulations and their records are subject to audit. vi. Using emergency powers, the Governor may mobilize all available resources of the Territorial government as necessary to cope with the emergency. vii. Territorial agencies/departments are responsible for the collection, reporting and maintenance of records of obligation and expenditures incurred during a response to an emergency or disaster situation. These records will serve as a database in assessing the need and preparation of requests for Federal assistance.

c. Federal i. Federal funds made available to the Territory pursuant to an emergency or disaster program will be, to the extent provided by law, channeled through the Governor or designated representative. ii. Use of Federal funds is subject to audit and verification by Territorial and Federal auditors. iii. Territorial agencies and departments will establish systems to report on and account for any public funds used for emergency or disaster purposes.

d. For FEMA Public Assistance reimbursements, the Department of Finance works with VITEMA to collect relevant documentation including ICS 214 (Activity Log) forms, concise check history reports, invoices, receipts and work logs in order to compile the FEMA Project Worksheet (PW). All of the Territories documentation procedures follow the most current FEMA guidance to ensure maximum reimbursement of Territory expenditures.

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e. Extreme care and attention to detail must be taken throughout the emergency response period to maintain logs and formal records, and file copies of all expenditures (including personnel time sheets) in order to provide clear and reasonable accountability and justification for future reimbursement requests. Reimbursement is NOT an automatic “given”, so, as much deliberative prudence as time and circumstances allow should be used.

f. After the issuance of a local disaster declaration, mutual aid assistance shall be documented according to the FEMA reimbursement documentation process in anticipation of Territory/Federal disaster declarations.

g. All records relating to the allocation and disbursement of funds pertaining to activities and elements covered in this plan must be maintained, as applicable, in compliance with: h. The Code of Federal Regulations–Title 44 Emergency Management and Assistance (CFR 44); relevant Circulars and Federal Statutes, in a manner consistent with provisions of the Federal Stafford Act. i. Department of Finance policies and procedures. j. The Public Assistance Policy Digest, Federal Emergency Management Agency, provides policies and procedures for the Public Assistance Program. 4. Logistics a. General i. Initial priority for the distribution of supplies is to food, water and medication. ii. Additional requirements will be identified, and resources provided as soon as possible, through EOC’s. b. Resource Limitations i. Ability to house, feed and support responders from outside of the territory. ii. Trained and equipped HAZMAT response teams. iii. Trained and equipped search and rescue teams. iv. Trained and equipped water rescue teams. c. Resource Mitigation efforts i. The shortfall of search and rescue, water rescue, and HAZMAT teams are identified on the Territories Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and State Preparedness Report (SPR). ii. The Territory continues to pursue opportunities to send personnel to HAZMAT, search and rescue, and water rescue training. d. Pre-Existing Emergency Contracts i. The Water and Power Authority (WAPA) maintains contracts for emergency line crews and equipment for the restoration of electrical transmission lines and distribution systems.

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ii. Department of Property and Procurement maintain emergency contracts for the following products and services. iii. Bottled Water iv. Generator Maintenance v. Road Clearance vi. Roof Repair vii. Debris Removal e. All emergency contracts should be renewed no later than June 1st annually.

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Plan Development and Maintenance

1. The VITEMA Deputy Director for Planning and Preparedness is responsible for ensuring that the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Operations Plan (TEOP) is maintained and updated. 2. Virgin Islands departments and agencies identified as ESF Coordinating Agencies in the TEOP are responsible for maintaining their respective ESF Annex in coordination with VITEMA and their ESF Team. 3. The process used to develop and maintain the Virgin Islands TEOP will be based on nationally recognized emergency planning principles and best practices. 4. The TEOP is designed to be a flexible, dynamic document subject to revision, as appropriate. 5. Revisions may result from a variety of causes such as: a. New procedures, policies or technologies b. Lessons learned from an actual event or exercise c. Feedback during training or case study review d. To accommodate new organizations, organizational structures, or systems 6. Major revisions are considered revisions which significantly alter or establish new policy and will be approved by the VITEMA Director and EMHS Council. 7. The VITEMA Deputy Director for Planning and Preparedness will coordinate a review of the TEOP annually and incorporate suggestions and changes from the EMHS Council as needed. 8. New versions of the TEOP will be disseminated to all stakeholders and the current version will always be posted on VITEMA’s public website which is www.vitema.vi.gov . 9. The VITEMA Deputy Director of Planning and Preparedness in coordination with the VITEMA Director will regularly conduct training and exercises to ensure that VITEMA staff, key stakeholders, and partners are familiar with the TEOP. 10. Exercise records will be kept by VITEMA for a period of 7 years. 11. Improvement Plan(s) and After-Action Report(s) will be developed and kept on file following each exercise for a period of 7 years. a. To be used for future improvements and updates to the TEOP. b. To help improve processes and procedures.

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Authorities and References

V. I. Code, Title 23, the VITEMA Act (5233) of 1986 VI Emergency Management Act of 2009

National Response Framework (NRF) 4th Ed, October 2019

National Protection Framework, 2nd Ed, June 2016

National Prevention Framework, 2nd Ed, June 2016

National Mitigation Framework, 2nd Ed, June 2016

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5 (HSPD-5), Management of Domestic Incidents, February 28, 2003

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8 (HSPD – 8), National Preparedness, December 17, 2003

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Homeland Security Act of 2001

Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act FEMA Comprehensive Planning Guide (CPG) 101 Version 2

FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 201, 3rd Edition,

Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, Public Law 109-295. Pet Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006, Public Law 109-308.

The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Chapter 1, Federal Emergency Management Agency, October 1, 2007. National Security Presidential Directive 51/ Homeland Security Presidential Directive 20, National Continuity Policy, May 4, 2007.

FEMA RII Hurricane Annex for Puerto Rice & U.S. Virgin Islands, October 20, 2014

VITEMA 2019 Territorial Hazard Mitigation Plan

Executive Order #487-2019,17June2019

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Acronyms and Terms

Acronyms AAR After Action Report ARC American Red Cross CFR Code of Federal Regulations CIKR Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources COOP Continuity of Operations CST Civil Support Team DHS United States Department of Homeland Security EAS Emergency Alert System EMAC Emergency Assistance Compact EMHSC Emergency Management Homeland Security Council EMS Emergency Medical Services EO Executive Order EOC Emergency Operations Center EOP Emergency Operations Plan or Procedures ESF Emergency Support Function ETA Estimated Time of Arrival FAR Finance, Administration and Recovery FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GAR Governor’s Authorized Representative GIS Geographic Information Systems HAZMAT Hazardous Materials IAP Incident Action Plan IC Incident Command ICS Incident Command System IPAWS Integrated Public Alert and Warning System ISB Incident Support Base JFO Joint Field Office JIC Joint Information Center LSA Logistical Staging Area LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOU Memorandum of Understanding NGO Non-Governmental Organization NIMS National Incident Management System NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NRF National Response Framework NWS National Weather Service ODR Office of Disaster Recovery PDA Preliminary Damage Assessment

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Acronyms PIO Public Information Officer POD Points of Distribution RMT Required Monthly Test SME Subject Matter Expert SOP(s) Standard Operating Procedure(s) SPR State Preparedness Report STJ St. John STT St. Thomas STX St. Croix TBP To Be Published THIRA Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment UVI University of the Virgin Islands VDMT Volunteer Donations Management Team VITEMA Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency VOAD Voluntary Organization Active in Disasters WAPA Water and Power Authority WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Table 3 – Emergency Support Functions Responsibilities Assignments

Territorial Agencies/ Basic ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF other organizations Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Office of the Governor S P VITEMA P S P S S Bureau of Corrections S S Bureau of Economic Research S Bureau of Information and Technology P S S Bureau of Internal Revenue S S S Bureau of Motor Vehicles S Dept. of Agriculture S S S S P Dept. of Education S S S S Dept. of Finance S S Dept. of Health S S P S S S S Dept. of Human Services S S P S S S Dept. of Justice S S S Dept. of Labor S Dept. of Licensing and Consumer Affairs S S S S Dept. of Planning and Natural Resources S S S S S S

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Territorial Agencies/ Basic ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF other organizations Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Dept. of Property and Procurement P S P S S S S Dept. of Public Works S P S S S S S S Dept. of Sports, Parks & Recreation S S Dept. of Tourism S S Division of Personnel S S Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital S Law Enforcement Planning Commission S S Legislature of the Virgin Islands (LEGIT) S S S Office of Collective Bargaining S S S ODR P Office of Inspector General S Office of Management and Budget S Schneider Regional Medical S S Center Judicial Branch S S UVI S S Veterans Affairs S VI Energy Office * S S S P VI Fire Services S P S S P P S

57 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019 Territorial Agencies/ Basic ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF ESF other organizations Plan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 VI Housing Authority S S VI Housing Finance Authority S S VI Lottery S VINGN S S VI National Guard S S S S S S S VI Police Department S S S S S S S S S S S S P S VI Port Authority S S S S VI Rescue Squads S S VI Taxi Cab Commission S VI Waste Management Agency S S S VI Water and Power Authority * S S S P S West Indian Comp LTD S S VIYA S S WTJX S S Amateur Radio Emergency Service S S S (ARES) VOAD S S S American Red Cross S S S S Frederiksted Health Care Inc. S S St. Thomas East End Medical Center S S Ferry Operators S VI Hotel Association S S Civil Air Patrol S S S S S *ESF with two Primary Leads 58 Territorial Emergency Operations Plan December 2019

Table 4 – Succession of Authority

Function Succession of Authority Territorial Governance ESF-1 Transportation Department of Property and Procurement 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. ESF Coordinator ESF-2 Communications Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) 1. Director 2. Assistant Director 3. Deputy Director Operations 4. Deputy Director Planning & Preparedness ESF-3 Public Works and Engineering Department of Public Works 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner - Administration 3. Assistant Commissioner - Engineering 4. Assistant Commissioner - Operations 5. ESF Coordinator ESF-4 Firefighting VI Fire Services 1. Director 2. Assistant Director 3. Chief 4. Deputy Chief ESF-5 Emergency Management VITEMA 1. Director 2. Assistant Director 3. Deputy Director Operations 4. Deputy Director Planning & Preparedness ESF-6 Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Department of Human Services Housing, and Human Services 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. ESF Coordinator ESF-7 Logistics Management and Resource Department of Property and Procurement Support 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. ESF Coordinator ESF-8 Public Health and Medical Support Department of Health 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. ESF Coordinator ESF-9 Search and Rescue VI Fire Services 1. Director 2. Assistant Director 3. Chief 4. Deputy Chief

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ESF-10 Oil and Hazardous Materials VI Fire Services Response 1. Director 2. Assistant Director 3. Chief 4. Deputy Chief ESF-11 Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Agriculture 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. Deputy Commissioner ESF-12 Energy Water and Power Authority 1. Executive Director/CEO 2. Director – Special Projects 3. ESF Coordinator ESF-13 Public Safety and Security VI Police Department 1. Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. Deputy Commissioner 4. Chief 5. Deputy Chief 6. ESF Coordinator ESF-14 Long-Term Community Recovery Office of Disaster Recovery 1. Director 2. Territorial Public Assistance Officer 3. Territorial Hazard Mitigation Officer

ESF-15 External Affairs Governor’s Office/Communications Division 1. Director of Communications 2. Deputy Director of Communications 3. VITEMA PIO

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Attachment A - After Action Report

Name: Location: Position: Agency: Telephone Number: Job Title: Email:

Please list three things that you felt went well during the activation period. 1.

2.

3.

Please list three things that you felt could be improved upon during the activation period. 1.

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3.

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Recommendations:

Remarks/comments:

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Attachment B – Memorandums of Understanding, Memorandums of Agreements, and other agreements

(TBP)

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All Hazards Checklist

Figure 2

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USVI ALL HAZARDS CHECKLIST ANNEX

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Phase Updated 30 July 2019 ------Task ESF Lead Agency Supporting Agency Lifeline Coordinate with the Captain of the Port (COTP), the Harbor Master and Department of Property U.S. Coast Guard; Virgin 1a Virgin Islands Port Authority to maintain situational awareness of all ongoing ESF-01 and Procurement Islands Port Authority preparatory activities at the ports. Maintain constant situational awareness on vessels berthed/moored in the Department of Property 1a ESF-01 Ferry Service Providers seaport. and Procurement Coordinate with Airport Operations, Virgin Islands Port Authority and Federal Virgin Islands Port Department of Property 1a Aviation Administration to maintain constant situational awareness of all ESF-01 Authority; Federal Aviation and Procurement ongoing preparatory activities at the airports. Administration U.S. Coast Guard; Virgin Monitor actions taken by Virgin Islands Port Authority, Captain of the Port, Department of Property Islands Port Authority; 1a Harbor Master, Airport Operations and FAA to protect critical transportation ESF-01 and Procurement Federal Aviation and cargo movement resources. Administration Bureau of Information 1a Ensure public warning systems are operating appropriately. ESF-02 VITEMA Technology Coordinate video/telephone conference system for Government House and Bureau of Information 1a ESF-02 Office of the Governor provide supplementary assistance to other agencies. Technology Identify and deploy amateur radio operators to establish communications Bureau of Information 1a ESF-02 VITEMA capabilities at the VITEMA EOCs. Technology Notify essential VIWMA personnel of impending EOC activation and notify Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1a ESF-03 emergency contractors of possible activation of contracts. Works Management Authority Notify Department of Property and Procurement to execute emergency services/support contracts with on‐island vendors to provide generator Department of Public Department of Property 1a ESF-03 repair, specialized equipment, and resource replacement generators, as Works and Procurement necessary. VITEMA; Department of Establish priority routes for debris clearance. Consider access to hospitals, Department of Public Health; Virgin Islands Fire 1a ESF-03 airports, emergency services facilities, and critical infrastructure facilities. Works Service; Virgin Islands Police Department; Recall essential VITEMA personnel. Cancel all non-emergency related 1a ESF-05 VITEMA activities. Coordinate participation in conference calls between Federal partners and 1a the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) to ESF-05 VITEMA coordinate response operations. Determine if private sector entities for shipping, transportation, 1a communications, food, water distribution or tourism should provide liaisons ESF-05 VITEMA to the Emergency Operations Center(s). All lead and supporting 1a Set up status displays, obtain data/studies and other agency reports. ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners

1a Develop and disseminate meteorological forecasts. ESF-05 VITEMA National Weather Service Anticipate types of response information that VITEMA and its partners will 1a ESF-05 VITEMA require. 1a Initiate and maintain event/incident information on the VITEMA website. ESF-05 VITEMA 1a Coordinate information gathering with key personnel in the field. ESF-05 VITEMA All lead and supporting 1a Facilitate EOC briefings and situational awareness conference calls. ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners as invited Provide information in support of the Territorial agencies and volunteer 1a ESF-05 VITEMA organizations. Establish contact with EOCs and other operations facilities, teams, and 1a ESF-05 VITEMA personnel. Develop and disseminate Spot Reports, Situation Reports, and other 1a ESF-05 VITEMA incident-related information to all Territorial partners. Virgin Islands National 1a Activate the Joint Operation Center. ESF-05 VITEMA Guard 1a Notify Governor of EOC activation. ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor Determine staffing needs of EOC and advise appropriate ESF agencies of All lead and supporting 1a ESF-05 VITEMA activation. ESF partners Recall essential Human Services personnel (by position) in order to perform Department of Human 1a ESF-06 preparedness activities. Services Recall essential Department of Education personnel (by position) in order to Department of Human 1a ESF-06 Department of Education perform preparedness activities. Services Recall essential personnel (by position) in order to perform preparedness Department of Property 1a ESF-07 activities. and Procurement Maintain appropriate tracking records of deployed generators for billing and Department of Property 1a ESF-07 VITEMA equipment retrieval. and Procurement Recall essential personnel (by position) in order to perform preparedness 1a ESF-08 Department of Health activities. 1a Coordinate with hospitals to ensure medical operations are integrated. ESF-08 Department of Health

VITEMA; Virgin Islands 1a Implement patient evacuation plan. ESF-08 Department of Health National Guard

Coordinate support of medical and functional needs (MAFN) shelter VITEMA; Department of 1a ESF-08 Department of Health populations. Human Services

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Phase Updated 30 July 2019 ------Task ESF Lead Agency Supporting Agency Lifeline

Provide emergency response partners regular situational briefings, including 1a ESF-08 Department of Health Office of the Governor public information, responder safety, and health recommendations.

Provide responders with recommendations for safety messaging, personal 1a protective equipment, and medical countermeasures to responder safety ESF-08 Department of Health Office of the Governor personnel based on the incident. 1a Prepare to support treatment and hospital care for mass casualties. ESF-08 Department of Health Check availability of oxygen cylinders, pharmaceuticals, and disposable 1a ESF-08 Department of Health medical goods and identify shortfalls and sources for resupply. Provide responders with information on available medical services at 1a ESF-08 Department of Health Virgin Islands Fire Service existing medical clinics.

Recall essential Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture personnel (by Virgin Islands Department 1a ESF-11 position) in order to perform preparedness activities. of Agriculture

Recall essential personnel (including contractors to support both on and off 1a ESF-12 WAPA island) to perform preparedness activities. Virgin Islands Office of 1a Review and firm prioritized list of critical facilities for power restoration. ESF-12 WAPA Energy; VITEMA; Virgin Islands Waste Prioritize vehicles for critical tasks and identify sources to meet resource 1a ESF-12 WAPA shortfalls. Reinforce public service announcements (PSAs) concerning the dangers Office of the Governor; 1a associated with downed power lines and the procedures for reporting them; ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA; Office of Energy boil water advisories and other critical public safety messages.

1a Ensure availability for disinfection supplies for public water systems. ESF-12 WAPA 1a Inventory resources for repairs and restoration of the water system. ESF-12 WAPA 1a Increase water production to build pre-landfall storage as needed ESF-12 WAPA Assess and maintain power restoration Memorandum of Understanding with 1a off‐island agencies to ensure the anticipated resource capabilities needed ESF-12 WAPA Office of Energy for recovery are available. Department of Public 1a Coordinate with DPW to obtain sand bags for all WAPA facilities. ESF-12 WAPA Works 1a Evaluate the need for water rationing to build additional storage. ESF-12 WAPA Ensure required tree trimming around power line schedule is up to date to mitigate the occurrence of tree branch damage to power lines during high Department of Public 1a ESF-12 WAPA winds. Prioritize areas surrounding critical facilities and sensitive critical load Works infrastructure Provide VITEMA EOC with specifications for temporary generator 1a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA requirements at critical water facilities. Assess water production facilities for shortfalls and coordinate with pre- 1a ESF-12 WAPA identified local suppliers for production of supplementary potable water. Contact American Public Powers Association to identify and coordinate American Public Powers 1a availability of support resources, line crews, safety officers and damage ESF-12 WAPA Association; Office of assessment teams. Energy VITEMA; National Weather Service; Establish conference call schedule and participate in conference calls with 1a* ESF-12 WAPA American Public Powers appropriate agencies. Association; Virgin Islands Office of Energy Ensure 10-days of oil and/or LPG fuel supplies are on-island pre-landfall for Department of Property 1a* ESF-12 WAPA post-landfall power generation. and Procurement Recall essential personnel (by position) in order to perform preparedness Bureau of Corrections; Virgin Islands Police 1a activities. Cancel scheduled leave and notify personnel of adjusted work ESF-13 Virgin Islands National Department schedules. Guard Bureau of Corrections; Virgin Islands Police 1a Ensure communications equipment is functional. ESF-13 Bureau of Information Department Technology Ensure back-up generators are functioning and fuel and spare parts are Virgin Islands Police 1a ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections available. Department Bureau of Corrections; Obtain sand bags from Department of Public Works and take flood Virgin Islands Police 1a ESF-13 Department of Public prevention measures. Department Works Bureau of Corrections; 1a Determine the process for persons with monitoring systems ESF-13 Department of Justice Obtain cots, blankets and commodities to house corrections officers in Virgin Islands Police 1a ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections facilities during periods of long shifts and unsafe travel conditions. Department Notify the Joint Operations Center of the Governor’s Executive Order to Virgin Islands National 1a ESF-15 Office of the Governor activate the Virgin Islands National Guard to active duty. Guard Assemble emergency information staff, brief PIOs, and serve as the primary 1a ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA media point of contact. 1a Meeting with PIOs and Governor ESF-15 Office of the Governor

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Establish emergency radio frequency communications plan and manage Bureau of Information 1b ESF-02 VITEMA frequencies. Technology Ensure adequate communications capabilities are pre-positioned on Water Bureau of Information 1b ESF-02 Island. Technology Identify communications resources available to support response and Bureau of Information 1b ESF-02 recovery efforts. Technology Test all communication devices and identify shortfalls and initiate Bureau of Information 1b ESF-02 communications with private communications sector (e.g. VIYA, ATT, Sprint) Technology Coordinate communications support to all governmental, semi-autonomous Bureau of Information All lead and supporting 1b ESF-02 governmental, and volunteer agencies as required. Technology ESF partners Coordinate communications needs and time frames with FEMA Mobile VITEMA; FEMA Region II; Bureau of Information 1b Emergency Response Support (MERS) and the Department of Defense ESF-02 Region II Defense Technology (DOD), if required. Coordinating Element Maintain appropriate tracking records of deployed communications Bureau of Information 1b ESF-02 VITEMA equipment for billing and equipment retrieval. Technology Assess the need for MERS or other mobile or transportable communications Bureau of Information 1b ESF-02 VITEMA; FEMA Region II equipment. Technology Assess needs to pre-stage communications assets for rapid deployment into Bureau of Information Virgin Islands National 1b ESF-02 the affected area. Technology Guard; VINGN Preposition sand bags, sand and sand bagging machines to distribution Department of Public 1b sites for Territorial agencies to begin pre-landfall preparations at public ESF-03 Works facilities. Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b Deploy VIWMA liaisons to the VITEMA EOC. ESF-03 Works Management Authority Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b Preposition personnel, supplies, and equipment at critical facilities. ESF-03 Works Management Authority Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b Fuel all facility generators and agency vehicles. ESF-03 Works Management Authority Virgin Islands Waste Stage generators, pumps, fuel, and personnel protective equipment at Department of Public 1b ESF-03 Management Authority; critical facilities. Works Department of Property Virgin Islands Waste Stage generators, pumps, fuel, and personnel protective equipment at waste Department of Public Management Authority; 1b ESF-03 water treatment facilities. Works Department of Property and Procurement; Virgin Islands Waste Consider transportation support for movement of personnel, supplies, and Department of Public Management Authority; 1b ESF-03 equipment Works Virgin Islands National Guard Assign personnel to the ESF-03 duty schedule to support EOC operations Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b ESF-03 Territory-wide. Works Management Authority Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b Provide engineering, technical, and specialty support and coordination. ESF-03 Works Management Authority Department of Public 1b Start damage assessment team of architects, engineers and inspectors ESF-03 VITEMA Works Generate information to be included in EOC briefings, situation reports, Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b ESF-03 and/or action plans. Works Management Authority Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1b Notify contractors to suspend any active facility &/or road repair work ESF-03 Works Management Authority Conduct debris and vegetation control on publicly-maintained right-of-way's, Virgin Islands Waste Department of Public 1b ESF-03 and drainage systems. Management Authority Works Conduct debris and vegetation control in and around vulnerable critical Virgin Islands Waste Department of Public 1b ESF-03 infrastructure. Management Authority Works Deploy VIFS representatives to the Emergency Operations Center to staff 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service the ESF-04 and ESF-09 desks and support DPNR at the ESF-10 desk Keep accurate logs and other records of emergency response activities and 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service their costs. Consider implementing appropriate portions of Continuity of Operations 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service plans. Recall supplementary personnel in order to perform preparedness activities 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service at VIFS facilities. Assess functionality and operating condition of all equipment and supplies, 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service VITEMA identify shortfalls and request additional resources as necessary. Provide responder support and billeting to St Thomas VIFS personnel 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service assigned to augment staffing on St John. Coordinate with and plan to provide support to EMAC Task Forces deployed 1b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service within the Territory. Establish sand bagging distribution points at the request of VITEMA or 1b DPW. Receive sand from VI DPW and bags from VITEMA and assist visitors ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service where necessary. 1b Request Governor call an Emergency Department Heads meeting. ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor All lead and supporting 1b Conduct Emergency Management Council meeting, as needed. ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners

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Phase Updated 30 July 2019 ------Task ESF Lead Agency Supporting Agency Lifeline

Recall Emergency Services Coordinators (by position) in order to perform 1b ESF-05 VITEMA preparedness activities. Maintain documentation of major decisions, meetings, Watches & Warnings, 1b ESF-05 VITEMA etc. in WebEOC. All lead and supporting Establish conference call schedules with Office of the Governor, Territorial 1b ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners; FEMA agencies, EOCs, FEMA, and National Weather Service. Region II Bureau of Information 1b Determine need for the Mobile Communications or Command Trailer(s). ESF-05 VITEMA Technology Disseminate an email/notification to determine the needs of essential All lead and supporting 1b employees and ensure EOC staff have their homes secured and family ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners matters taken care of prior to onset of tropical-storm-force winds. 1b Activate the Territory Emergency Operations Plan as necessary. ESF-05 VITEMA 1b Prepare a draft Executive Order for Evacuation. ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor 1b Brief on possible effects on school schedule. ESF-05 VITEMA Department of Education

Coordinate with FEMA regarding the size, time of arrival, and requirement 1b ESF-05 VITEMA FEMA Region II for Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT), if necessary. Upon receipt of a signed State of Emergency, begin planning and 1b ESF-05 VITEMA coordination for potential EMAC assistance.

1b Consider requesting an EMAC A-team to support EOC operations. ESF-05 VITEMA

Determine support needs for EMAC resources (for example: lodging, All lead and supporting 1b ESF-05 VITEMA feeding, communications, office support and transportation). ESF partners Bureau of Information 1b Test all VITEMA communication devices. ESF-05 VITEMA Technology

Fuel and secure all VITEMA vehicles and trailers, acquire extra tires and Department of Property 1b ESF-05 VITEMA adequate cases of Fix-a-Flat for distribution. and Procurement

Work with Department of Property and Procurement to activate appropriate Department of Property 1b ESF-05 VITEMA support contracts for fuel. and Procurement All lead and supporting 1b Facilitate planning meetings to develop specialized plans, as necessary. ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners Keep accurate logs and other records of emergency response activities and All lead and supporting 1b ESF-05 VITEMA their costs. ESF partners Consider implementing appropriate portions of Continuity of Operations All lead and supporting 1b ESF-05 VITEMA plans. ESF partners Request Virgin Islands National Guard leadership to issue unit activation Virgin Islands National 1b ESF-05 VITEMA warning order to selected units. Guard Virgin Islands National 1b Assess housing availability the Virgin Islands National Guard facilities. ESF-05 VITEMA Guard Virgin Islands National Guard EOC representatives will report on the status Virgin Islands National 1b of preparations, capabilities and activities pertaining to the above operations ESF-05 VITEMA Guard missions. Virgin Islands National 1b Activate Virgin Islands National Guard planning cells as needed. ESF-05 VITEMA Guard American Red Cross; Virgin Islands Housing Notify and begin coordinating with voluntary agencies to identify needs and Department of Human 1b ESF-06 Authority; Department of roles for volunteer personnel. Services Tourism; Department of Education American Red Cross; Virgin Islands Housing Department of Human 1b Provide staff to support the ESF-06 desk at the VITEMA EOC. ESF-06 Authority; Department of Services Tourism; Department of Education American Red Cross; Virgin Islands Housing Department of Human 1b Identify staff and equipment to provide prepared meals at shelters. ESF-06 Authority; Department of Services Tourism; Department of Education American Red Cross; Virgin Islands Housing Report on the actions of all ESF-06 support organizations to other EOC Department of Human 1b ESF-06 Authority; Department of agencies. Services Tourism; Department of Education Disburse pre-positioned sandbags to residential and critical human services Department of Human Department of Public 1b ESF-06 facilities. Services Works Virgin Islands Housing Report on status of publicly-owned nursing homes and assisted living Department of Human 1b ESF-06 Authority; Department of facilities, and public housing Services Health

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American Red Cross; Coordinate, identify, and request personnel and equipment to support Department of Human Department of Education; 1b ESF-06 shelter operations at approved locations. Services Virgin Islands National Guard; VITEMA; Office of the Governor; Obtain authorization to open shelters from the Office of the Governor 48 Department of Human 1b ESF-06 VITEMA; American Red hours before landfall. Services Cross

Office of the Governor; VITEMA; Department of Provide information for public dissemination to the Joint Information Center Department of Human Education; Virgin Islands 1b on shelter locations, hours, personal items (medication,dietary needs) to ESF-06 Services Police Department; Virgin bring, and pet care options. Islands Humane Society; Department of Agriculture

Department of Education; Department of Health; American Red Cross; Department of Human 1b Notify supporting agencies of pending shelter operations. ESF-06 Voluntary Organizations Services Active in Disasters; VITEMA; Long Term Recovery Group Identify vulnerable populations that may require transportation to shelter Department of Human VITRAN; Department of 1b locations. Coordinate pickup locations with VITRAN, Dial-a-Ride, and ESF-06 Services Public Works internal resources.

Coordinate with VITEMA, the Department of Tourism, hotels and resorts, Department of Tourism; Department of Human 1b commercial airlines, and cruise ship lines to support the evacuation of tourist ESF-06 VITEMA; Virgin Islands Services populations. Hotel Association

Assess the requirements for the functional needs population in addition to Department of Human 1b ESF-06 American Red Cross support services for all shelter residents. Services Identify and quantify any anticipated shortfalls in meeting shelter support VITEMA; American Red Department of Human 1b requirements. Provide specific requests to VITEMA to sustain shelter ESF-06 Cross; Department of Services operations. Education Coordinate with Department of Property and Procurement to assess the Department of Human Department of Property 1b Government's stockpiles and contracted resources to meet shortfalls in ESF-06 Services and Procurement shelter support requirements. Stage shelter support resources at pre-identified shelters. Pre-positioning Department of Property Department of Human 1b equipment on St. John, Water Island, and other areas that may present ESF-06 and Procurement; Services transportation challenges post incident. American Red Cross In coordination with the Department of Education and voluntary agencies, Department of Education; Department of Human 1b assess disaster feeding requirements and shortfalls. Source additional ESF-06 American Red Cross; Services resources if necessary. VITEMA Notify all Territorial contingency contracts and semi-autonomous agencies Department of Property All lead and supporting 1b ESF-07 (WAPA, VIWMA and hospitals) of possible activation. and Procurement ESF partners VITEMA; Virgin Islands Develop and maintain a list of hardened facilities that can be used to shelter Department of Property 1b ESF-07 National Guard; emergency personnel and assets from CONUS. and Procurement Department of Education Department of Property 1b EOC staff prepare to shelter in place. ESF-07 VITEMA and Procurement Ensure that generators and required response operation equipment at Department of Property All lead and supporting 1b ESF-07 critical facilities are fueled and tested. and Procurement ESF partners Source available on‐island commodity supplies and inventory pre-positioned Department of Property 1b ESF-07 VITEMA immediate response resources (IRR) and potential contracted sources. and Procurement Department of Property Department of Property 1b Identify and prioritize possible locations for distribution and deployment. ESF-07 and Procurement and Procurement Department of Property VITEMA; Office of the 1b Verify availability and operability of designated POD sites. ESF-07 and Procurement Governor Verify available staffing, storage, security and materials handling equipment Department of Property 1b ESF-07 VITEMA at PODs. and Procurement Verify that Federal Staging Area location(s) in USVI are available for activation and capable of providing secure storage as well as loading Department of Property 1b ESF-07 VITEMA; FEMA Region II capabilities for further distribution of commodities by truck to PODs and and Procurement other identified locations. Source and establish contracts with private vendors for available on‐island commercial commodity supplies and Immediate Response Resources (IRR) Department of Property 1b ESF-07 Private sector partners as well as distribution assets. Contracts must be de-conflicted to minimize and Procurement resource competition and reviewed for suitability to the actual situation. Consider needs for requests for Emergency Management Assistance Department of Property 1b Compact (EMAC) agreement to augment current commodity supplies/IRR or ESF-07 VITEMA and Procurement distribution capabilities.

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Virgin Islands National Provide transportation for shelf-stable meals, cots, blankets, kitchen Department of Property Guard; American Red 1b supplies and other equipment necessary for shelter operations at approved ESF-07 and Procurement Cross; Department of sites. Human Services Department of Property 1b Identify facilities for reception, storage, and distribution of supplies. ESF-07 and Procurement Source transportation resources and provide logistical support for movement Department of Property Virgin Islands National 1b ESF-07 of off‐island assets. and Procurement Guard Department of Property 1b Monitor availability of funding. Monitor and report on expenditures. ESF-07 and Procurement Bureau of Information Plan and prepare to support the establishment of Logistical Staging Areas, Technology; VITEMA; distribution sites, Disaster Field Offices, Recovery Centers, Joint Information Department of Property 1b ESF-07 Virgin Islands National Centers, the deployment of strike teams, mutual aid teams, and other and Procurement Guard; Office of the Territorial recovery facilities and emergency workers in the impacted area(s). Governor Contact bulk fuel suppliers to validate on‐hand stocks and assess days of Department of Property 1b ESF-07 supply. and Procurement Implement a medical incident management system and appropriate ICS 1b ESF-08 Department of Health structure. Activate the casualty/patient tracking system (JPATS - Joint Patient U.S. Health and Human 1b ESF-08 Department of Health Assessment and tracking System) in anticipation of patient movements. Services Support patient movement for medical evacuations. Evacuate patients when their risk of adverse health outcomes (by staying in place) is greater than the 1b ESF-08 Department of Health VITEMA risk involved in being moved. Evacuated patients will be kept as close to their point of origin as possible. Support Department of Human Services with the augmentation of medical Department of Human 1b personnel, supplies and equipment to meet the health and medical needs of ESF-08 Department of Health Services; American Red individuals in general population shelters. Cross Coordinate reporting on medical and functional needs (MAFN) Shelter Department of Human status, census of clients and caregivers, and staffing levels. Conduct 1b ESF-08 Department of Health Services; American Red contingency planning for medical and functional needs (MAFN) shelter Cross surge, evacuation and re-location Department of Human Assist shelter management with investigation and medical management of 1b ESF-08 Department of Health Services; American Red reported disease outbreaks in general population shelters. Cross Deliver medical countermeasures and non-medical interventions to ensure 1b appropriate mitigation, prophylaxis and treatment of at-risk populations for ESF-08 Department of Health diseases of public health significance. 1b Identify needs for EMAC resources to support SAR and Hazmat resources. ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service Virgin Islands Waste Stage generators, pumps, fuel, and personnel protective equipment at Department of Planning 1b ESF-10 Management Authority; critical facilities. and Natural Resources Department of Property Department of Planning Virgin Islands Waste 1b Provide technical support and coordination for waste water facilities. ESF-10 and Natural Resources Management Authority Virgin Islands Fire Service; VITEMA; U.S. Establish and maintain communication with federal HazMat counterparts Department of Planning 1b ESF-10 Coast Guard; and provide status updates as necessary. and Natural Resources Environmental Protection Agency; FEMA Region II Provide personnel to support the ESF-12 station at the Emergency Virgin Islands Office of 1b ESF-12 WAPA Operations Center. Energy Setup an emergency call in center for the public to report any power outages 1b ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA or issues with water VITEMA; Office of the Precautionary Boil Water Notice, Safe Use of Alternate Power Supplies, Governor; Office of 1b General Safety and Emergency Tips, and WAPA's Emergency Notification ESF-12 WAPA Energy; Department of Process. Planning and Natural Resources 1b Fuel vehicles and assess operational status. ESF-12 WAPA

1b Place all emergency restoration contractors on stand-by. ESF-12 WAPA

1b Assess and report the status of emergency restoration crews. ESF-12 WAPA Notify employees of damage assessment team and restoration team 1b ESF-12 WAPA assignment schedules. Communicate contingency strategies for meeting energy and water needs to 1b ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA the EOC Planning Section and anticipate resource requirements.

Provide current fuel shortage and supply information to the Emergency Department of Property VITEMA; Department of 1b ESF-12 Operations Center and assist with identifying fuel providers. and Procurement Property and Procurement

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Keep accurate logs and other records of overtime, purchases and other 1b ESF-12 WAPA expenses related to the response for potential reimbursement. Bureau of Corrections; Virgin Islands Police 1b Provide liaisons to staff the ESF-13 desk at the VITEMA EOC. ESF-13 Virgin Islands National Department Guard Bureau of Corrections; Assess and report on the availability of law enforcement personnel and any Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 Virgin Islands National projected shortfalls. Department Guard Ensure the availability of gasoline for emergency vehicles and refuel all Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 emergency vehicles. Department Notify individuals with assigned government vehicles to fuel the vehicle and Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 prepare for reassignment of the vehicle. Department Notify other law enforcement agencies of their requirement to engage with Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 the Virgin Islands Police Department Department Determine status of Virgin Islands National Guard unit availability and Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1b ESF-13 serviceability for probable deployment to Territory Active Duty (TAD). Department Guard Obtain vehicles and security personnel to augment Bureau of Corrections Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections staff in transporting prisoners to alternate facilities on or off-island. Department Bureau of Corrections; Ensure the availability of commodities and materials to provide life- Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 Department of Property sustaining and sanitary support to prisoners. Department and Procurement Bureau of Corrections; Keep accurate logs and other records of overtime, purchases and other Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 Virgin Islands National expenses related to the response for potential reimbursement. Department Guard Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1b Provide liaisons to staff the ESF-13 desk at the VITEMA EOC. ESF-13 Department Guard Ensure the availability of gasoline for emergency vehicles and refuel all Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 emergency vehicles. Department Notify individuals with assigned government vehicles to fuel the vehicle and Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 prepare for reassignment of the vehicle. Department Virgin Islands Police 1b Commissioner requests Governor to recall all peace officers to duty. ESF-13 Department Coordinate responder support and billeting to St. Thomas VIPD and Virgin Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1b Islands National Guard law enforcement personnel assigned to augment ESF-13 Department Guard; VITEMA staffing on St. John. Project needs for EMAC assistance and prepare EMAC requests for off- Virgin Islands Police 1b ESF-13 VITEMA island law enforcement assets. Department Provide information for public dissemination to the JIC on shelter locations Department of Human 1b ESF-15 Office of the Governor hours and pet care options. Services Coordinate with the Department of Tourism, hotels and resorts, commercial airlines, and cruise ship lines, shipping agency on creating and broadcasting 1b ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA Public Service Announcements that provide visitor information on airline flight schedules, ship departures and procedures. 1b Establish JIC, as required. ESF-15 Office of the Governor Coordinate with VIFS PIO to assist the JIC in providing clear and 1b ESF-15 Virgin Islands Fire Service coordinated safety messages to the public. Department of Licensing 1b Provide information to public on price gouging and freezing ESF-15 Office of the Governor & Consumer Affairs

Department of Property U.S. Coast Guard; Virgin 1c Maintain situational awareness on port and airport operability. ESF-01 and Procurement Islands Port Authority VITRAN; VITEMA; Office Establish limited VITRAN and ADA public transportation schedule and Department of Property of the Governor; 1c ESF-01 provide information for public distribution. and Procurement Department of Human Services Provide VITRAN buses, equipment and personnel to support mass Department of Property 1c ESF-01 VITRAN evacuations and Procurement Bureau of Information 1c Assess needs to pre-stage communications assets for rapid deployment. ESF-02 VITEMA Technology Request Territorial agencies, volunteer agencies and private sector partners to contribute communications assets for post-incident operations. Assess Bureau of Information 1c ESF-02 availability, operational condition, logistical requirements, and duration of Technology needs. Coordinate with BIT to ensure emergency communications contingency Bureau of Information 1c systems are in place and functional and able to reach all VIFS facilities and ESF-02 Virgin Islands Fire Service Technology field units. Coordinate the deployment of communications equipment, personnel, and Bureau of Information Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-02 resources to establish temporary communications capabilities. Technology Guard; VINGN Provide support to Territorial agency personnel operating out of temporary Bureau of Information Virgin Islands National 1c incident command posts, staging areas, feeding sites, medical stations ESF-02 Technology Guard including telephone, data, internet access, and intranet access,

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Evaluate and request transportation support for communications industry Bureau of Information VITEMA; Virgin Islands 1c ESF-02 personnel. Technology National Guard Ensure security of equipment and supplies at locations with pre-staged Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1c ESF-03 resources. Works Management Authority Empty bin sites to increase post-storm capacity and consider moving Virgin Islands Waste Department of Public 1c ESF-03 additional bins to pre-identified locations. Management Authority Works Deploy staff to various bin sites and landfills to ensure waste is correctly Virgin Islands Waste Department of Public 1c ESF-03 disposed. Management Authority Works Provide information for public messaging on bin sites and facility hours and Virgin Islands Waste Department of Public 1c ESF-03 regulations. Management Authority Works Coordinate with Department of Property and Procurement to assign Department of Public Department of Property 1c personnel to assist Government facilities in preparatory activities (boarding ESF-03 Works and Procurement and securing facilities). Stage resources at pre-determined staging areas for potential debris clearing assistance. Consider prepositioning equipment on St. John, Water Virgin Islands Waste 1c ESF-03 Island, and other areas that may present post-storm transportation Management Authority challenges. Ensure all emergency power generator fuel requirements are met prior to Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 1c ESF-03 storm landfall. Works Management Authority Virgin Islands Waste Provide prioritized list of potential sites that may require temporary power Department of Public 1c ESF-03 Management Authority; support if needs cannot be met internally. Works VITEMA Ensure emergency vehicles and generators are supplied with gasoline and 1c ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service diesel fuel.

Support EMS by augmenting basic ambulance and advance life support 1c ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service Department of Health functions. Activate Memorandums of Understanding to provide responder support and 1c billeting, to include St. Thomas VIFS personnel assigned to augment staffing ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service on St. John.

1c Activate MOUs to provide responder billeting. ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service

Coordinate with VIFS PIO to assist the JIC in providing clear and 1c ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service coordinated safety messages to the public. Ensure incident command staff and agency personnel are staffed 1c ESF-05 VITEMA appropriately and positioned safely.

1c Update the Governor on threat status and EOC activation level. ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor

1c Begin drafting a request to the Governor to declare a State of Emergency. ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor

Prepare or assist with a formal letter from the Governor to the President 1c ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor requesting an Emergency Declaration as conditions warrant. Begin drafting a request from the Governor to the President for a Major 1c ESF-05 Office of the Governor Office of the Governor Disaster Declaration as conditions warrant. Consider implementing appropriate portions of Continuity of Operations 1c ESF-05 VITEMA plans.

1c Contact damage assessment team leader and brief team members. ESF-05 VITEMA

Department of Property 1c Identify staging areas or other designated locations. ESF-05 VITEMA and Procurement

Continue coordination with Territorial agencies for possible EMAC All lead and supporting 1c ESF-05 VITEMA assistance. ESF partners

Department of Tourism; Coordinate with ESF-6 partners, hotels and resorts, commercial airlines, and 1c ESF-05 VITEMA Department of Human cruise ship lines on supporting and evacuating tourist populations. Services

Consider requesting FEMA Mission Assignment for the U.S. National Park FEMA Region II; U.S. 1c Service to provide organic resources on St. John to provide assistance ESF-05 VITEMA National Park Service evacuating tourists and vulnerable civilians to St. Thomas or Puerto Rico.

Identify and quantify anticipated commodity and safety needs for responder Department of Property 1c ESF-05 VITEMA support. and Procurement

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1c Implement Emergency Alert System or other notification processes. ESF-05 VITEMA Office of the Governor

All lead and supporting 1c Maintain chronological record of disaster events. ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners

Coordinate with and provide support to EMAC Task Forces within the All lead and supporting 1c ESF-05 VITEMA Territory, if deployed. ESF partners Maintain visibility on selected units/personnel on active duty and their Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-05 VITEMA respective mission assignments. Guard Maintain visibility on the movement of activated units to forward operating Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-05 VITEMA area for evacuation operations. Guard Continually assess and report mass care capabilities and available support Department of Human 1c ESF-06 resources. Services American Red Cross; Identify and quantify anticipated commodity and safety needs for volunteer Department of Human 1c ESF-06 VITEMA; Department of support. Services Property and Procurement Department of Education; Ensure the provision of ten days supply of food and water for anticipated Department of Human 1c ESF-06 Department of Property shelter population. Services and Procurement; American Red Cross; Provide required resources and information for sheltering and/or evacuation Department of Human 1c ESF-06 VITEMA; Office of the of Water Island. Services Governor American Red Cross; Coordinate with voluntary agencies to provide prepared meals, feeding Department of Human 1c ESF-06 Voluntary Organizations services, and initiate contracts. Services Active in Disasters Coordinate the establishment and support of a Mass Care feeding strategy Department of Human American Red Cross; 1c ESF-06 in accordance with the USVI Feeding Plan. Services Department of Education Within 6 hours of determining a need, activate a Multi-Agency Feeding Task Department of Human VITEMA; American Red 1c ESF-06 Force to coordinate the required feeding support. Services Cross Provide update on commodity supplies and requirements for supporting Department of Property 1c populations affected by the event, as well as Immediate Response ESF-07 and Procurement Resources (IRR) needed for conducting response and recovery operations.

Prepare quantified and specific requests to FEMA to meet commodities Department of Property 1c requirements for a sustained response if an Emergency or Major Disaster ESF-07 FEMA Region II; VITEMA and Procurement Declaration has been approved and organic resources are depleted. Identify location to stage commodities for distribution on Water Island or to Department of Property VITEMA; Virgin Islands 1c ESF-07 transport from dedicated staging area in Crown Bay. and Procurement Port Authority Coordinate with VITEMA, FEMA and USACE to source and lease available on‐ or off‐island generator assets, as needed, to augment emergency power Department of Property 1c ESF-07 VITEMA availability or to replace failed generators (Federal support dependent on and Procurement approved Emergency or Major Disaster Declaration). Develop an emergency power fuel and maintenance prioritization plan based on power grid assessments and adjust the plan accordingly as island power Department of Property WAPA; Office of Energy; 1c ESF-07 is restored. PRTF communicates fuel requirements with the Fuel Task Force and Procurement VITEMA (FTF). Acquire/purchase necessary resources as identified by territorial agencies Department of Property 1c ESF-07 VITEMA and approved by VITEMA. and Procurement Execute emergency services/support contracts with on‐island vendors to Department of Property 1c ESF-07 provide generator repair and specialized equipment. and Procurement Department of Public Execute emergency services/support contracts with on‐island vendors to Department of Property Works; VITEMA; Virgin 1c ESF-07 provide route clearance and debris removal. and Procurement Islands Waste Management Authority Execute established contracts with commercial potable water transportation Department of Property Department of Human 1c ESF-07 vendors. and Procurement Services; VITEMA Assess and modify any existing fuel contracts to ensure a prioritization Department of Property 1c clause is added to give Territorial facilities and emergency/disaster response ESF-07 and Procurement assets refueling priority. Source temporary fuel storage containers and prioritize locations for Department of Property 1c ESF-07 deployment once identified. and Procurement Coordinate with VITEMA to request the purchase and maintenance of Department of Property 1c additional fuel distribution assets capable of meeting the anticipated demand ESF-07 VITEMA and Procurement for sustaining essential services.

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Provide gasoline, diesel, fixed storage tanks, and tanker vehicle to support Department of Property Virgin Islands Port 1c ESF-07 generators at critical facilities. and Procurement Authority Maintain communication with major fuel and other energy providers to Department of Property 1c ESF-07 determine response and recovery needs. and Procurement Support Points of Distribution operations as determined and directed by Department of Property Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-07 VITEMA. and Procurement Guard; VITEMA Monitor and coordinate resources to support care and movement of persons Department of Human 1c ESF-08 Department of Health with medical and functional needs. (MAFN) Services

Coordinate with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to plan for 1c the evacuation of patients to appropriate facilities based on capability and ESF-08 Department of Health the patients’ required medical treatment.

Implement emergency waivers or variances of statutory or regulatory 1c authorities for licensed medical professionals, health care facilities, and/or ESF-08 Department of Health standards of care. EMS EMAC standards & waivers. Coordinate support to hospitals and nursing homes for their patient 1c ESF-08 Department of Health Hospitals decompression operations. Coordinate/support pharmaceutical services provided by health care providers including pharmaceutical repackaging, dispensing and the U.S. Health & Human 1c purchase and distribution of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals & non- ESF-08 Department of Health Services pharmaceutical. Coordinate EPAP (Emergency Pharmaceutical Assistance Program) activation. Monitor and ensure the availability of pharmaceutical supplies from 1c ESF-08 Department of Health Territorial and voluntary organization sources. Department of Planning 1c Monitor potential or known threats to human health of environmental origin ESF-08 Department of Health and Natural Resources Coordinate with Department of Planning and Natural Resources to monitor Department of Planning 1c ESF-08 Department of Health potential or known threats to human health of environmental origin. and Natural Resources Assist with the coordination and direction of search and rescue resources 1c ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service available through local volunteer organizations. Ensure all emergency power generator fuel requirements are met prior to Department of Planning Virgin Islands Waste 1c ESF-10 storm landfall at waste water facilities. and Natural Resources Management Authority Provide prioritized list of potential sites that may require temporary power Department of Planning Virgin Islands Waste 1c ESF-10 support if needs cannot be met internally. and Natural Resources Management Authority Identify locations for animal shelters and support Department of Human Virgin Islands Department Department of Human 1c ESF-11 Services in providing pet care at general population shelters. of Agriculture Services

Virgin Islands Department Department of Human 1c Provide personnel to staff animal shelters. ESF-11 of Agriculture Services

Virgin Islands Department 1c Implement a tracking system for pets in animal shelters. ESF-11 of Agriculture

Provide pet food and food and water bowls to animal and shelters and to Virgin Islands Department 1c ESF-11 support animal care in general population shelters. of Agriculture

Identify needs for and sources of collapsible carriers for pets, leashes, Virgin Islands Department 1c ESF-11 muzzles, toys, raw hide. of Agriculture

1c Fuel all agency vehicles and generators and plan for continued resupply. ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA; Office of the Issue advisories and warnings to the Joint Information Center for public Governor; Office of 1c dissemination to include: ESF-12 WAPA Energy; Department of Planning and Natural Resources Transition water production facilities from the power grid to emergency 1c generators to support water supply post‐landfall on St. Thomas, St. John ESF-12 WAPA and St. Croix 1c Secure fuel dock facilities. ESF-12 WAPA Assign law enforcement personnel to shelters as requested by Department Virgin Islands Police Department of Human 1c ESF-13 of Human Services. Department Services Bureau of Corrections; Provide assistance to the Bureau of Corrections for securing jail facilities if Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Virgin Islands National requested. Department Guard Determine if Bureau of Corrections requires transportation assistance of Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections prisoners. Department Department of Justice; Provide support to the Department of Justice to facilitate the identification of Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Department of Human parolees, offenders on supervision, and registered sex offenders at shelters. Department Services Identify commercial, military or civilian prisoner transport aircraft to relocate Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections prisoners out of the Territory. Department Coordinate with the Department of Justice to take measures to reduce Virgin Islands Police Bureau of Corrections; 1c ESF-13 prison populations of detainees eligible for parole or awaiting trial. Department Department of Justice Provide EOC personnel with situational awareness as reported by law Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 enforcement personnel in the field. Department

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Virgin Islands Police 1c Enforce curfew regulations. ESF-13 Office of the Governor Department Evaluate the need for Virgin Islands National Guard law enforcement Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-13 support and submit appropriate request. Department Guard Evaluate the need for federal law enforcement support and submit Virgin Islands Police 1c appropriate request (contingent on an approved Federal Emergency/Major ESF-13 VITEMA Department Disaster Declaration). Virgin Islands Police 1c Provide law enforcement security at critical and sensitive facilities. ESF-13 VITEMA Department Provide VIPD officers or request Virgin Islands National Guard law Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-13 enforcement support to man the Water Island Mobile Command Post. Department Guard Contact private sector power and communications entities to ensure the Virgin Islands Police Bureau of Information 1c ESF-13 security needs of their equipment are being met. Department Technology; WAPA Provide information on security and curfews to the JIC for public Virgin Islands Police VITEMA; Office of the 1c ESF-13 dissemination. Department Governor

Coordinate with the Department of Health to ensure the availability of Virgin Islands Police Bureau of Corrections; 1c pharmaceuticals, disposable and durable medical equipment and medical ESF-13 Department Department of Health personnel to support medical needs of prisoners. Plan for influx of detainees due to curfew violations, parole violations, civil Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections unrest or other surge in arrests. Department Assess need for pre-landfall evacuation of coastal-flood-prone prison Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections facilities. Department

Bureau of Corrections; Coordinate with Department of Public Works and Department of Property Virgin Islands Police Department of Public 1c and Procurement to ensure pre-landfall precautionary measures are taken to ESF-13 Department Works; Department of board up and secure prison facilities. Property and Procurement Bureau of Corrections; Virgin Islands Police 1c Activate emergency clauses in service contracts. ESF-13 Virgin Islands National Department Guard Virgin Islands Police Bureau of Corrections; 1c Request self-powered light towers to augment prison perimeter security. ESF-13 Department VITEMA Assess need for EMAC personnel to augment prison staff and make Virgin Islands Police Bureau of Corrections; 1c ESF-13 appropriate requests. Department VITEMA Provide responder support and billeting to St Thomas VIPD and VING law Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-13 enforcement personnel assigned to augment staffing on St John. Department Guard Virgin Islands Police 1c Submit requests for inter-agency support (from VIFD, DPW, P&P etc.). ESF-13 Department Project needs for EMAC assistance and prepare EMAC requests for off- Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 island law enforcement assets Department Evaluate the need for VING law enforcement support and submit appropriate Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 1c ESF-13 request. Department Guard Evaluate the need for federal law enforcement support and submit Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 appropriate request. Department Virgin Islands Police 1c Provide force protection for USAR resources. ESF-13 Department Assign Law Enforcement personnel to shelters as requested by Human Virgin Islands Police 1c ESF-13 Services. Department Virgin Islands Police 1c Provide law enforcement security at critical and sensitive facilities ESF-13 Department All lead and supporting 1c Transmit the Executive Order to appropriate agencies/entities. ESF-15 Office of the Governor ESF partners Prepare and disseminate press releases and pre-recorded messages on 1c preparedness actions (i.e. evacuation procedures, evacuation center ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA locations, and overall storm safety). 1c Issue news release delineating vulnerable areas. ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA Implement rumor control procedures and supervise media center or Joint 1c ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA Information Center. 1c Assign print/broadcast monitors to review all media reports. ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA 1c Respond to media inquiries and monitor media. ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA VITEMA; Virgin Islands 1c Notify the public regarding evacuation areas. ESF-15 Office of the Governor Police Department VITEMA; Department of Human Services; 1c Message current shelter status, to include locations and items to bring. ESF-15 Office of the Governor American Red Cross; Department of Health Provide the Joint Information Center with information necessary for appropriate press releases and Emergency Alert Systems messages to include, but not limited to: VITEMA; Department of 1c ESF-15 Office of the Governor Human Services; Virgin Medical Evacuation Procedures; Closure of State Offices; Hurricane Islands Police Department Watch/Warning Issued; Preparations in Anticipation of Hurricane Conditions; and Traffic Warning and Curfew; Sheltering Operations.

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Create and implement Public Service Announcements to encourage the 1c ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA populace to fill all fuel tanks prior to landfall. VITEMA; Virgin Islands Assist the Joint Information Center in providing clear and coordinated safety 1c ESF-15 Office of the Governor Police Department; Virgin messages to the public. Islands Fire Service Monitor incident-related mainstream media coverage and social media 1c ESF-15 Department of Health outlets, provide analysis and status reports as appropriate. Provide information to the JIC for the development and dissemination news VITEMA; Office of the 1c releases, talking points, fact sheets, posters/brochures, media inserts, public ESF-15 Department of Health Governor service announcements. 1c Implement Emergency Alert System (EAS) or other notification processes. ESF-15 VITEMA Focus public awareness campaign specifically on evacuation and storm 1c ESF-15 VITEMA safety 1c Maintain chronological record of disaster events. ESF-15 VITEMA Office of the Governor Provide the JIC with information necessary for appropriate press releases and EAS messages to include, but not limited to: Medical Evacuation, 1c Governor Closes State Offices, Governor Calls for Evacuation of Vulnerable ESF-15 VITEMA Areas, Hurricane Watch/Warning Issued, Preparations Being Made in Anticipation of Hurricane, Coordinate with the JIC to provide media organizations regular incident 1c ESF-15 Department of Health Office of the Governor briefings, news releases and contact information. Provide information for public messaging of suspension of funeral services 1c ESF-15 Office of the Governor Department of Justice at public cemeteries. Issue advisories and warnings to the JIC for public dissemination including: Precautionary Boil Water Notice, Safe Use of Alternate Power Supplies, 1c ESF-15 WAPA Office of the Governor General Safety and Emergency Tips and WAPA's Emergency Notification Process. Provide information for public messaging of bin site and other facility hours, Virgin Islands Waste 1c ESF-15 regulations and closure. Management Authority 1c Notify the public sea port schedule and closure ESF-15 Office of the Governor US Course Guard 1c Notify the public of airport closure ESF-15 Office of the Governor VI Port Authority 1c Governor declares State of Emergency (SOE) ESF-15 Office of the Governor VITEMA Virgin Islands Port Maintain awareness of underwater surveys of channels, ship Department of Property Authority, U.S. Coast 2a berthing/mooring areas, and the harbor in order to determine port ESF-01 and Procurement Guard; Ferry Service accessibility and capability based on post‐storm damage assessments. Providers Department of Property Assess the condition of cargo docks and private cargo barge services to St. Virgin Islands Port and Procurement; U.S. 2a John and Water Island. Make contingency plans to augment service as ESF-01 Authority Coast Guard; Ferry necessary. Service Providers Assess the status of inter-island passenger ferry services to St. John and Department of Property VITEMA; Ferry Service 2a Water Island and make contingency plans to supplement service where ESF-01 and Procurement Providers necessary. Department of Property Maintain awareness of the clearing of debris from the airport environment and Procurement; Federal Virgin Islands Port 2a (runway, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, etc.) in order to determine airport ESF-01 Aviation Administration; Authority accessibility and capability based on post‐storm damage assessments. Department of Public Works Department of Property and Procurement, U.S. Monitor all ongoing port and airport restoration activities and coordinate any Virgin Islands Port Coast Guard; Ferry 2a ESF-01 necessary actions as required/requested. Authority Service Providers; Federal Aviation Administration In the event port or airport access is restricted or destroyed, coordinate the Department of Property 2a ESF-01 resourcing of on-island assets as mission needs dictate. and Procurement Deploy tactical communication equipment to support initial response Bureau of Information 2a ESF-02 VITEMA operations. Technology Bureau of Information VITEMA; Department of 2a Conduct assessments and initial repairs at critical communication sites ESF-02 Technology Public Works; WAPA Maintain awareness, request support and provide information to EOC on Bureau of Information VITEMA; VING; Public 2a actual and planned actions of public and private telecommunications ESF-02 Technology Service Commission companies to restore services. Coordinate with the Virgin Islands National Guard to assist Territorial Bureau of Information Virgin Islands National 2a ESF-02 agencies in restoring essential internet connectivity. Technology Guard VITEMA; Virgin Islands Monitor and report status of 9-1-1 system and take necessary steps for Bureau of Information 2a ESF-02 Police Department; Virgin restoration. Technology Islands National Guard

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VITEMA; Virgin Islands National Guard; Virgin Provide support to Territorial agencies to repair and re-program emergency Bureau of Information 2a ESF-02 Islands Police services radio equipment. Technology Department; Virgin Islands Fire Service Department of Public 2a Notify all EOC staff of road conditions, closures and detours. ESF-03 Works Conduct assessments of guts, drains, culvers for flood damage and Department of Public VITEMA; Virgin Islands 2a ESF-03 implement clearance Works Police Department Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority; Provide information for public messaging regarding road closure, safety, Department of Public 2a ESF-03 Virgin Islands Police right of way, debris clearance and the Heritage Tree Law Works Department; Department of Agriculture

Conduct priority route debris clearance operations to support the deployment Department of Public Virgin Islands National 2a ESF-03 of emergency services resources and capabilities to critical facilities. Works Guard

Coordinate with contractors to support transportation of route clearance Department of Public 2a ESF-03 equipment and teams to Water Island and St. John. Works

Department of Public 2a Consider requesting EMAC support for route clearance. ESF-03 VITEMA Works Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority; Department of Public 2a Damage Assessment team to conduct impact assessments. ESF-03 WAPA; Department of Works Planning & Natural Resources Virgin Islands Waste Coordinate and expedite the mobilization of generator repair parts or Department of Public 2a ESF-03 Management Authority; replacements at DPW/VIWMA facilities. Works VITEMA Virgin Islands Waste Execute emergency services/support contracts with on‐island vendors to Management Authority; Department of Public 2a provide generator repair, specialized equipment, and resource replacement ESF-03 Department of Property Works generators, as necessary. and Procurement; VITEMA Department of Property Assess, monitor and report on the status of and damage to the Department of Public 2a ESF-03 and Procurement; transportation system and infrastructure. Works VITEMA Department of Property and Procurement; Identify temporary alternative transportation solutions to be implemented Department of Public 2a ESF-03 VITEMA; Virgin Islands when primary systems or routes are unavailable or overwhelmed. Works Waste Management Authority Provide information to ESFs that require transportation intelligence and Department of Public All lead and supporting 2a ESF-03 prioritization. Works ESF partners Assess the road to Coral Bay and work with VITEMA to develop contingency Department of Public 2a plans for alternate route planning or the establishment of a local air or sea ESF-03 VITEMA Works bridge to provide emergency assistance. Virgin Islands Waste Provide information for public messaging on disposal of storm debris, bin Department of Public 2a ESF-03 Management Authority; locations, segregation of storm debris and operating hours. Works Office of the Governor Assess functionality and operating condition of all equipment and supplies, 2a ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service identify shortfalls and request additional resources as necessary. Coordinate with WAPA to ensure adequate water pressure for fire fighting 2a operations. Discuss remedies to address low-pressure at emergency ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service WAPA scenes. Verify emergency services vehicle access to roads and report status to the Department of Public 2a ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service VITEMA EOC. Works; VITEMA

Obtain situational awareness of post-storm damage and hazards and report 2a ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service VITEMA findings to the VITEMA EOC.

Provide response information in a timely manner to be included in EOC 2a ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service briefings, situation reports, and incident action plans. Provide information and feedback to agency leadership and the EOC 2a ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service regarding status and impact of any HazMat incident. 2a Support DPW route clearance and brush cutting. ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service Provide response information in a timely manner to be included in EOC 2a ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service briefings, situation reports, and incident action plans. Plan and coordinate impact assessment assets (e.g., reconnaissance 2a teams) and incorporate the results of the assessments into the common ESF-05 VITEMA operating picture.

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2a Develop spatial analysis of response operations. ESF-05 VITEMA

Develop restoration priorities and plans for private sector critical lifelines and 2a ESF-05 VITEMA other impacted economic/business sectors. If deployed, coordinate with federal government partners to develop and All lead and supporting 2a disseminate Incident Action Plans, Situation/Lifeline Reports, and other ESF-05 VITEMA ESF partners; FEMA; incident-specific information. Federal ESF partners Monitor damage to and usability of Territorial agency facilities and All lead and supporting 2a ESF-05 VITEMA resources. ESF partners Identify and request support from the Virgin Islands National Guard for prioritized missions. Support missions may include: Virgin Islands National 2a Evacuations; impact assessments; reconnaissance; search and rescue; ESF-05 VITEMA Guard debris removal; transportation of commodities, supplies, resources, and equipment; communications capabilities; route clearance; aviation control; law enforcement; engineering, staging area management. Virgin Islands Police Department of Human 2a Coordinate wellness checks for internal clients, staff, and facilities. ESF-06 Department, Virgin Services Islands Fire Service American Red Cross; Support spontaneous volunteer management in coordination with the Department of Human 2a ESF-06 Voluntary Organizations American Red Cross. Services Active in Disasters Coordinate with American Red Cross to assess the requirements and Department of Human 2a ESF-06 American Red Cross activation of family reunification services as needed. Services Prepare quantified and specific request to VITEMA to meet requirements for Department of Human American Red Cross; 2a ESF-06 a sustained shelter support response. Services VITEMA American Red Cross; Identify vendors and award contracts for feeding prepared meals at fixed Department of Human 2a ESF-06 Department of Property and/or mobile locations. Services and Procurement Department of Human 2a Identify, quantify, and distribute food boxes and water to remote areas. ESF-06 American Red Cross Services VITEMA; FEMA Region II; Coordinate with VITEMA and FEMA Region II to support joint Preliminary Department of Human 2a ESF-06 Office of Disaster Damage Assessments, as conditions warrant. Services Recovery Provide input to the FEMA Regional Verification and Recommendation Department of Human 2a (developed by VITEMA) in support of requesting a federal declaration, as ESF-06 VITEMA Services requested. Coordinate with the Department of Health to assess the need for the Crisis Department of Human Department of Health; 2a ESF-06 Counseling / Behavioral Health programs. Services VITEMA Prepare quantified and specific request to VITEMA to meet commodities Department of Property 2a ESF-07 VITEMA requirements for a sustained response operation. and Procurement Confirm that the POD location(s) identified on each island remain suitable Department of Property 2a ESF-07 post-landfall. and Procurement Ensure that activated PODs submit and validate 48‐hour needs forecasts on Department of Property 2a ESF-07 a daily basis. and Procurement VITEMA; Virgin Islands Department of Property 2a Support POD operations as necessary as directed by VITEMA. ESF-07 Fire Service; Virgin and Procurement Islands Police Department

2a Support assessment and identification of public health and medical needs. ESF-08 Department of Health Monitor the health care system and augment staff, supplies, 2a pharmaceuticals and equipment in order to keep existing facilities open and ESF-08 Department of Health operating normally when possible. Coordinate with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to plan for 2a the evacuation of patients to appropriate facilities based on capability and ESF-08 Department of Health the patients' required medical treatment Coordinate EMAC requests for equipment, supplies and personnel. If a Federal Emergency/Major Disaster Declaration is in place, consider requesting:

Disaster Medical Assistance Teams and Federal Medical Stations, including 2a wrap-around services; National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) support for ESF-08 Department of Health patient movement and/or definitive care; Federal Emergency Management Agency National Ambulance Contract; HHS Service Access Teams (SATs) and Joint Patient Assessment and Tracking (JPATS) Strike Teams; and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Disaster Aeromedical Staging Facility (DASF). 2a Check status of dialysis centers and capacity for transportation of patients. ESF-08 Department of Health

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Coordinate requests for assistance to source additional sheltering 2a equipment, supplies and personnel. Consider deployment of EMAC ESF-08 Department of Health VITEMA resources to meet requirements. 2a Support reception and staging of EMAC and DMAT teams. ESF-08 Department of Health VITEMA Support EMS triage stations at fire houses in coordination with the Virgin 2a ESF-08 Department of Health Virgin Islands Fire Service Islands Fire Service. Provide responders with information on available medical services at 2a ESF-08 Department of Health existing medical clinics.

Department of Planning 2a Access food safety at restaurants prior to reopening. ESF-08 Department of Health and Natural Resources

Department of Planning Review and monitor data from food and water supply surveillance systems and Natural Resources; 2a and report any indication of outbreaks. Report any food illness to appropriate ESF-08 Department of Health Department of Licensing regulatory entity to ensure items are removed from commerce if necessary. & Consumer Affairs

U.S. Health and Human 2a Monitor potential disease outbreaks through vector control activities ESF-08 Department of Health Services Support assessments and develop contingency plans to forecast and address behavioral health needs for the public and responders as a result of 2a ESF-08 Department of Health VITEMA; EMAC resources the incident and advise responders on behavioral health aspects of incident response. Establish temporary alternate care sites, as needed, including facility identification and operational and/or logistical support. Consider sites that Department of Public 2a ESF-08 Department of Health may present post-storm transportation challenges such as Coral Bay and Works Water Island. Coordinate with Department of Justice to support fatality management 2a ESF-08 Department of Health Department of Justice services. Assist in initial scene evaluation, recovery of human remains, collection of 2a missing person information, victim identification, records management and ESF-08 Department of Health Department of Justice disposition of human remains. Coordinate medical examiners in determining fatality management needs as 2a ESF-08 Department of Health Department of Justice a result of an incident through an assessment. Support reception and staging of DMORT teams (pending approved federal 2a ESF-08 Department of Health Department of Justice disaster declaration). Coordinate and provide direction to search and rescue resources available 2a ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service through local volunteer organizations. Coordinate with local search and rescue resources (SAR), VING, VITEMA, VITEMA; Virgin Islands 2a FEMA, DoD and FEMA SAR teams to identify priority areas for SAR ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service National Guard operations. 2a Direct EMAC search and rescue teams. ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service

2a Direct federal and EMAC SAR teams. ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service

2a Conduct search operations in support of SAR teams. ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service

2a Provide staff to assist in conducting welfare checks on vulnerable residents. ESF-09 Virgin Islands Fire Service Assess, monitor and report on the status of and damage to the waste water Department of Planning Virgin Islands Waste 2a ESF-10 system and infrastructure. and Natural Resources Management Authority Department of Planning Department of Health; 2a Conduct water sampling to monitor quality of water ESF-10 and Natural Resources EPA

Virgin Islands Fire Provide information and feedback to leadership and the EOC regarding the Department of Planning Service; Virgin Islands 2a ESF-10 status and impact of any HazMat incident. and Natural Resources Waste Management Authority; VITEMA

Virgin Islands Fire Conduct HazMat monitoring and decontamination. Report any environmental Department of Planning Service; Virgin Islands 2a ESF-10 hazards as identified. and Natural Resources Waste Management Authority Virgin Islands Fire Track and follow-up on all reported hazardous material incidents and Department of Planning Service; Virgin Islands 2a ESF-10 coordinate notification and response to active incidents. and Natural Resources Waste Management Authority Coordinate environmental sampling operations with WAPA to ensure public Department of Planning 2a ESF-10 WAPA safety is being met. and Natural Resources WAPA; Office of Energy; Coordinate with WAPA to monitor public water systems and advise on the Department of Planning 2a ESF-10 VITEMA; Department of issuance of boil water notices. and Natural Resources Health Provide information to the JIC on safely chlorinating private cisterns and Department of Planning Office of the Governor; 2a ESF-10 mold remediation. and Natural Resources VITEMA

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Coordinate disposal of dead and contaminated animal carcasses to ensure Virgin Islands Department Virgin Islands Waste 2a ESF-11 it meets VIWMA standards. of Agriculture Management Authority

Virgin Islands Department Department of Human 2a Provide animal rescue, sheltering, care, and evacuation as needed. ESF-11 of Agriculture Services Provide up-to-date power outage information; power and water supply needs 2a to identify generator requirements and relate those requirements to VITEMA ESF-12 WAPA Office of Energy; VITEMA EOC. Notify VIFS of areas of low water pressure that may hinder firefighting 2a ESF-12 WAPA Virgin Islands Fire Service operations. 2a Assess need for temporary WAPA field offices and command centers. ESF-12 WAPA Coordinate with DPW to ensure route clearance of access points to critical Department of Public 2a ESF-12 WAPA infrastructure. Works Office of the Governor; Work with the Joint Information Center to communicate “boil water” order VITEMA; Department of 2a ESF-12 WAPA through public messaging if water contamination dictates. Planning and Natural Resources Test water quality and convey results to the Department of Health and Department of Health; 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA. VITEMA Provide current electrical power outage and restoration information to the 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA Emergency Operations Center on a regular basis. Execute and prioritize need for temporary power generation at critical water 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA facilities. Engaging local and contracted sources of equipment, personnel and Department of Property 2a ESF-12 WAPA materials necessary to restore the water supply and distribution system. and Procurement Coordinate with VITEMA to meet any resource needs and to ensure 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA restoration VITEMA; Department of 2a Initiate restoration to pre-identified critical facilities ESF-12 WAPA Public Works Coordinate with VITEMA to source desalinization units, Reverse Osmosis VITEMA; Virgin Islands 2a Water Purification Unit (ROWPUs), and water transportation and storage ESF-12 WAPA National Guard units, as needed. Provide essential elements of information on impacts to critical infrastructure 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA and resource needs to the VITEMA EOC Planning Section.

Conduct assessment of any identified critical facilities without backup power 2a capability, determine the requirement and priority for emergency power ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA restoration post‐storm, and share findings with VITEMA. Develop power restoration plan based on initial assessment to the power 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA grid. Identify and secure necessary requirements and order necessary resources 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA for priority restoration: transformers, wires/lines, power meters, and poles. Provide the status of ongoing power restoration operations and establish 2a ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA power restoration priorities with the VITEMA EOC. Virgin Islands Police 2a Provide force protection for search and rescue resources. ESF-13 Virgin Islands Fire Service Department Establish supplemental or temporary morgues with ancillary equipment and staffing of various forensic teams (i.e. pathology, personal effects, evidence 2a ESF-13 Department of Justice Department of Health collection, radiology, fingerprint, odontology, anthropology, DNA collection, and embalming). Virgin Islands Police 2a Provide BOC assistance in securing jail facilities when requested. ESF-13 Department Virgin Islands Police 2a Provide personnel and resources for fatality recovery missions as assigned. ESF-13 Department of Justice Department Virgin Islands Police 2a Report on status of road closures and detours. ESF-13 Office of the Governor Department Inspect and assess road conditions and establish road blocks to protect the Virgin Islands Police Department of Public 2a ESF-13 public from hazards. Department Works Support off-island EMAC assets with basic responder support to potentially Virgin Islands Police 2a ESF-13 VITEMA include lodging, food, fuel, transportation. Department Virgin Islands Police Virgin Islands National 2a Assign officers to direct and control traffic. ESF-13 Department Guard Virgin Islands Police 2a Establish access control and security to emergency scene(s). ESF-13 Department Virgin Islands Police 2a Assist coroner in fatality identification ESF-13 Department of Justice Department Asses damage to facilities and determine need to transport prisoners to Virgin Islands Police 2a ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections other Territory locations. Department Bureau of Corrections; Coordinate with BIT and VITEMA to request supplementary communication Virgin Islands Police 2a ESF-13 Bureau of Information equipment if needed. Department Technology; VITEMA

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Coordinate support to EMAC resources supporting Bureau of Corrections as Virgin Islands Police 2a ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections necessary. Department Bureau of Corrections; Coordinate with WAPA and DPW to assess all Bureau of Corrections WAPA; Department of Virgin Islands Police 2a facilities for damage and submit appropriate requests for resources to ESF-13 Public Works; Department Department ensure security, sanitation and habitability. of Property and Procurement Communicate status of ingress routes, road closures, and curfew areas to VITEMAV; Virgin Islands 2a ESF-15 Office of the Governor business and industry partners. Police Department Provide information on safely chlorinating private cisterns for public Department of Planning 2a ESF-15 Office of the Governor information. and Natural Resources Communicate “boil water” order through public messaging if water 2a ESF-15 Office of the Governor WAPA contamination dictates. 2a Provide the JIC with notice of restoration efforts for public dissemination. ESF-15 WAPA Office of the Governor Support the restoration of information technology business systems in Bureau of Information 2b ESF-02 Department of Health impacted medical and Department of Health facilities. Technology Virgin Islands Waste Request support from VITEMA for additional generators to meet temporary Department of Public 2b ESF-03 Management Authority; power requirements at critical facilities. Works VITEMA Clear drainage systems of vegetation and other storm debris to mitigate Department of Public 2b ESF-03 flood damage to critical infrastructure and the public. Works Department of Public Department of Property 2b Verify structural safety of transportation infrastructure. ESF-03 Works and Procurement Clear access and remove debris from points of ingress/egress, roads and Department of Public 2b ESF-03 Bureau of Corrections pathways within Bureau of Corrections facilities. Works Coordinate with Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority to establish Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 2b ESF-03 debris site locations, operations, hours, and regulations. Works Management Authority Provide personnel to staff bin sites and assist in enforcing segregation of Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 2b ESF-03 storm debris and household waste. Works Management Authority Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 2b Open and staff debris sites. ESF-03 Works Management Authority

Coordinate with Department of Justice to provide public cemetery space for Department of Public 2b ESF-03 Department of Justice mass burials if conditions warrant. Works

Identify needs for bins and waste disposal services at temporary facilities Department of Public Virgin Islands Waste 2b ESF-03 such as PODs, shelters and incident facilities. Works Management Authority Provide logistical support where necessary to EMAC and FEMA US&R Task 2b ESF-04 Virgin Islands Fire Service VITEMA Forces deployed within the Territory. 2b Identify and address unmet needs of business and industry. ESF-05 VITEMA Identify and quantify anticipated commodity and safety needs for responder 2b ESF-05 VITEMA support.

Collect and process information concerning recovery activities while the 2b ESF-05 VITEMA response phase of the disaster is ongoing.

VITEMA; Department of Identify and quantify anticipated commodity and safety needs for volunteer Department of Human Property and 2b ESF-06 support. Services Procurement; American Red Cross VITEMA; Department of Property and Determine need for and establish a multi-agency donations management Department of Human 2b ESF-06 Procurement; American warehouse. Consider alternate locations for warehousing and support. Services Red Cross; Long Term Recovery Group VITEMA; Department of Property and Department of Human 2b Receive and prioritize offers of donated goods and services to meet needs. ESF-06 Procurement; American Services Red Cross; Long Term Recovery Group Department of Tourism; Coordinate with the Department of Tourism to support international Department of Human Virgin Islands Port 2b ESF-06 donations and volunteers. Services Authority; American Red Cross Prepare quantified and specific request to VITEMA to meet requirements for Department of Human American Red Cross; 2b ESF-06 a sustained shelter support response. Services VITEMA Coordinate daily with sheltering agencies (e.g. midnight shelter count; Department of Human All ESF 6 support 2b ESF-06 identified shortfalls and gaps, etc.). Services agencies Coordinate daily with mass feeding partners (e.g. meals served; burn rates; Department of Human All ESF 6 support 2b ESF-06 identified shortfalls and gaps, etc.). Services agencies Department of Health; American Red Cross; Department of Human 2b Ensure shelters have basic sanitation services. ESF-06 VITEMA; Virgin Islands Services Waste Management Authority

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Department of Education; 2b Monitor water safety at schools/sheltering sites. ESF-06 VITEMA Prepare quantified and specific request to VITEMA to meet commodities Department of Property 2b ESF-07 VITEMA requirements for a sustained response operation. and Procurement Department of Property VITEMA; Office of the 2b Validate the need to operate PODs as the situation stabilizes. ESF-07 and Procurement Governor Maintain awareness regarding the transition from emergency commodity Department of Property 2b distribution operations to steady-state commercial supply chain operations ESF-07 and Procurement and adjusts logistical support actions as necessary. Conduct credentialing (if necessary) and verification of training for volunteers 2b and EMAC state professionals brought in to assist EMS during extended ESF-08 Department of Health activations. VITRAN; Private vendors; Facilitate transportation requirements for patients returning to their Department of Human 2b originating medical facility, a step-down facility, or their residence. Facilitate ESF-08 Department of Health Services; American Red Medical Access and Functional Needs shelter discharge planning Cross Establish and operate emergency medical care stations for responders and 2b ESF-08 Department of Health other essential workers. Identify supplementary personnel to staff stations. Virgin Islands Waste 2b Conduct investigations of complaints related to sanitary nuisances. ESF-08 Department of Health Management Authority Monitor and provide guidance to prevent human disease from animal and insect vectors and develop recommendations for responders, the general Office of the Governor; 2b ESF-08 Department of Health public, clinicians (e.g., physicians and veterinarians), and other VITEMA stakeholders. 2b Coordinate emergency vector control. ESF-08 Department of Health U.S. EPA Assist with records management about missing persons and remains 2b ESF-08 Department of Health Department of Justice processed through Vital STATs program. Deploy behavioral health providers to provide targeted services for the public Department of Human 2b ESF-08 Department of Health and responders. Services Continually monitor availability of oxygen cylinders, pharmaceuticals, and 2b ESF-08 Department of Health disposable medical goods. Identify shortfalls and sources for resupply.

Implement disease control functions, surveillance, outbreak investigations, 2b ESF-08 Department of Health epidemiological analysis, and appropriate laboratory testing. Provide emergency public health laboratory services to physicians, hospitals 2b ESF-08 Department of Health and private laboratories. Department of Planning 2b Submit reports on HazMat incidents to VITEMA. ESF-10 Virgin Islands Fire Service and Natural Resources Dispose of animal carcasses per established Virgin Islands Waste Virgin Islands Department Virgin Islands Waste 2b ESF-11 Management Authority regulations. of Agriculture Management Authority Provide the Joint Information Center with notice of restoration efforts for Office of the Governor; 2b ESF-12 WAPA public dissemination. VITEMA 2b Activate and staff telephone bank. ESF-12 WAPA Coordinate with the Department of Public Works to clear debris from WAPA Department of Public 2b ESF-12 WAPA facilities and from around critical infrastructure. Works Office of Energy; Department of Property Activate contracts to move all power-related debris to a designated site in and Procurement; 2b order to facilitate reuse of salvageable parts and materials, and dispose of ESF-12 WAPA VITEMA; Virgin Islands waste. Waste Management Authority Execute procedures to track and notify families of prisoner status and Virgin Islands Police 2b ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections location. Department Bureau of Corrections; Ensure staff have time off to purchase food and other necessities within Virgin Islands Police 2b ESF-13 Virgin Islands National curfew hours. Department Guard Provide information for public dissemination to the JIC regarding Office of the Governor; 2b ESF-15 Department of Health psychological first aid. VITEMA Provide information for public dissemination to the JIC regarding 2b ESF-15 Department of Health Office of the Governor psychological first aid. Notify the public on updated; shelter information/long term shelter, Point of Department of Human 2b ESF-15 Office of the Governor Distribution (POD) hours and locations Services Bureau of Information Virgin Islands National 3 Track and recover deployed assets. ESF-02 Technology Guard Virgin Islands Waste Department of Property 3 Activate debris monitoring contracts. ESF-03 Management Authority and Procurement Coordinate with local and regional business associations and other 3 ESF-05 VITEMA organizations to leverage all available resources for recovery. Identify and quantify anticipated commodity and safety needs for responder 3 ESF-05 VITEMA VITEMA support.

When requested, deploy personnel in support of Joint Field Office (JFO) All primary and supporting 3 ESF-05 VITEMA operations. ESFs

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Assist Territorial agencies with identifying appropriate funding sources and All lead and supporting 3 ESF-05 VITEMA seeking reimbursement for eligible expenses. ESF partners American Red Cross; Identify and quantify anticipated commodity and safety needs for volunteer Department of Human 3 ESF-06 Long Term Recovery support. Services Group Department of Human 3 Request the Disaster Case Management program if activated. ESF-06 Services American Red Cross; Prepare quantified and specific request to VITEMA to meet requirements for Department of Human 3 ESF-06 Long Term Recovery a sustained shelter support response. Services Group; VITEMA American Red Cross; Long Term Recovery Coordinate with VITEMA, Virgin Islands Housing Authority, Virgin Islands Group; VITEMA; Virgin Housing Finance Authority, and Private Sector partners to support the Department of Human 3 ESF-06 Islands Housing Authority; transition of general population shelter residents to temporary or permanent Services Virgin Islands Housing long term housing. and Finance Authority; Private Sector Partners American Red Cross; Department of Human Long Term Recovery 3 Coordinate daily with sheltering agencies to assess needs. ESF-06 Services Group; Department of Education Coordinate the implementation of targeted household disaster feeding, if American Red Cross; Department of Human 3 required. This would provide food for households to prepare separate from ESF-06 Long Term Recovery Services the Mass Feeding operations. Group; VITEMA American Red Cross; Coordinate the demobilization of Mass Care feeding equipment and supplies Department of Human 3 ESF-06 Long Term Recovery when appropriate. Services Group; VITEMA Provide Territorial representation to Disaster Recovery Centers as required Department of Human 3 ESF-06 VITEMA (if established). Services Coordinate with FEMA IA to reassess the annual Territorial Administrative Department of Human VITEMA; FEMA Region II 3 ESF-06 Plan and identify eligible Other Needs Assistance items. Services Recovery Division

Coordinate the implementation of a Disaster Supplemental Assistance Department of Human 3 ESF-06 Department of Agriculture Program (DSNAP - disaster food stamp program) in eligible jurisdictions. Services Coordinate with the Department of Labor to assess the need for disaster unemployment assistance, workforce, and occupational training within the Department of Human VITEMA; Department of 3 ESF-06 affected area based on information gathered from case management Services Labor activities. Department of Human VITEMA; American Red 3 Assess the need for additional services for eligible low-income households. ESF-06 Services Cross Maintain visibility of all off‐island and contract assets performing distribution Department of Property 3 ESF-07 VITEMA missions and prepare to release assets as demand decreases. and Procurement Prepare quantified and specific request to FEMA to meet commodities Department of Property Department of Property 3 ESF-07 requirements for a sustained response. and Procurement and Procurement Track and recover deployed public health and medical assets through 3 ESF-08 Department of Health JPATS system Virgin Islands Waste Department of Planning 3 Complete regulatory reports on HazMat incidents as required. ESF-10 Management Authority; and Natural Resources VITEMA Virgin Islands Police 3 Provide security for electrical crews working in the field. ESF-13 WAPA Department Virgin Islands Police Department; Department Coordinate with Department of Property and Procurement to request repairs 3 ESF-13 Bureau of Corrections of Public Works; to Bureau of Corrections facilities. Department of Property and Procurement

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