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DNR All Hazards ALL HAZARDS RESPONSE MANUAL Updated July 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Table of Contents i-iv Introduction v DNR Disaster Deployment Procedures 1 Definitions and Acronyms 1 Pre-Disaster Considerations 1-2 Personnel 2-3 Readiness Levels 4 Equipment 5 Mobilization Assignment Responsibilities 6-7 Lead Team Responsibilities 8-9 MAC / ICP Assignment Responsibilities 9 ICP Assignment Responsibilities 9-11 Field Personnel Responsibilities 11-12 Operational Plans 13-16 Equipment Guidelines 17-19 Law Enforcement Division 20 GA DNR Critical Action Teams 21 Mission Categories 22 Team Minimum Staffing and Position Responsibilities 22-23 Team Typing and Resource Definitions 23 GA DNR LED CAT Type III – Basic Response Capability 23-24 GA DNR LED CAT Type II – Enhanced Response Capability 24-25 GA DNR LED CAT Type I – Advanced Response Capability 25-27 DNR CAT Minimum Levels of Training 27 Radio Communications 28 Logistics Considerations 28 Team Member Standard Equipment List 29 Enclosed Trailer Standard Equipment List 30 i Page Vehicle / Vessel / Weapons 31 Unsupported and Self-Sustaining Deployment 31 Deployment / Operational Readiness Planning 31-32 Team Concept of Operations 32-33 MAC/ICP Responsibilities 34-35 ICS Command and Control 36 GA DNR Critical Action Team Protocol and Team Typing Guidelines 37-38 LED Facilities List 39-41 Wildlife Resources Division 42 GA DNR Debris Removal Teams 43 Mission Categories 43-44 Team Minimum Staffing and Position Responsibilities 44-45 Team Typing and Resource Definitions 45 GA DNR DRT Type III – Basic Response Capability 45 GA DNR DRT Type II – Enhanced Response Capability 45-46 GA DNR DRT Type I – Advanced Response Capability 46-47 DNR DRT Minimum Levels of Training 47-48 Radio Communications 48 Logistics Considerations 48 Team Member Standard Equipment List 48 Unsupported and Self-Sustaining Deployment 49 Deployment / Operational Readiness Planning 49 Team Response Time / Notification 49 Team Concept of Operations 50 ICS Command and Control 50 GA DNR DRT Protocol and Team Typing Guidelines 51-52 WRD Facilities List 53-57 State Parks and Historic Sites 58 Introduction 59 ii Page Capabilities 59 Obligations for Lodging 59-60 SOC / ICP Staffing 60 Group Shelter Information 61-64 Cabin Information 64-67 Georgia DNR Facilities Map/List 68-71 DNR Direct Bill Hotels Map/List 72-74 PRHS Debris Removal Teams 75 GA DNR SAR Team – Special Operational Teams 75 Historic Preservation Division 76 Introduction and Expertise 77 Activation Roles 77-78 FEMA/Section 106 Compliance 78 Damage Assessment Checklist 79 Finance and Administration 80 General Guidance/Initial Activities 81 P-Card and Fuel Card Guidance 82 Time Keeping & Overtime Reporting 83 DNR Property Damage Reporting Guidance 84 ICS Forms 85 ICS Forms Guidance 85-86 Daily Equipment & Team Member Accountability Form 87 ICS Form 201 – Incident Briefing 88 ICS Form 202 – Incident Objectives 89 ICS Form 203 – Organization Assignment List 90 ICS Form 204 – Assignment List 91 ICS Form 205 – Incident Radio Communications Plan 92 iii ICS Form 205A – Communications List 93 ICS Form 206 – Medical Plan 94 ICS Form 207 – Incident Organization Chart 95 ICS Form 208 – Safety Message-Plan 96 ICS Form 209 – Incident Status Summary 97 ICS Form 210 – Resource Status Change 98 ICS Form 211 – Incident Check-In List 99 ICS Form 213 – General Message 100 ICS Form 213RR – Resource Request Message 101 ICS Form 214 – Activity Log 102 ICS Form 215 – Operational Planning Worksheet 103 ICS Form 215A – Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis 104 ICS Form 218 – Support Vehicle-Equipment Inventory 105 ICS Form 220 – Air Operations Summary 106 ICS Form 221 – Demobilization Check-Out 107 Fillable Forms may be accessed by going to the following: https://training.fema.gov/icsresource/icsforms.aspx Hurricane Operations Plan 108 Introduction & Purpose 109-110 OPCON Levels 110-114 After a Hurricane 114-115 Appendix A – Hurricane Evacuation Plan 116-119 Appendix B – Evacuation Routes 120-122 Evacuation Route Information from the GA Hurricane Plan 123 I-16 Lane Reversal Plan 124 Appendix C – Public Information Source on Georgia Public Radio 125 NOAA Weather Radio 126 Appendix D – Saffir Simpson Hurricane Intensity Scale 127-128 iv INTRODUCTION The State of Georgia’s unique location, terrain, and population density create a genuine threat during disasters. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has the responsibility to respond to assist the citizens and visitors of the state prior to, during and in the aftermath of such events. DNR’s specialized equipment, flexibility of mission and experience working in adverse environmental conditions is best suited to carry out law enforcement, search and rescue, and humanitarian services in areas affected by disasters. DNR is committed to partnering with other agencies to create efficiency of services and to assist in recovery efforts. This mission is best accomplished through the implementation of an organized response through standard operating procedures. DNR maintains constant communication with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency as well as other public safety partners to proactively monitor and prepare for both man-made and natural disasters. The All Hazards Response Plan should be followed and used in conjunction with principles of Critical Incident Management for all large-scale deployments associated with natural or man-made disasters and pre-planned events. v DNR DISASTER DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES Definitions and Acronyms Multi Agency Command Post (MAC) Incident Commander (IC) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) State Operations Center (SOC) Lead Team (LT) Incident Command Post (ICP) Law Enforcement Critical Action Teams (LED CAT) Debris Removal Teams (DRT) Alpha Shift – 0600 hours to 1800 hours Bravo Shift – 1800 hours to 0600 hours Pre- Disaster Considerations Successful response and mitigation of any event is contingent on the initial steps and considerations given to the event response. The Critical Incident Management process should be used to develop the Incident Action Plan. These steps include Size Up, Contingencies, Objectives, Resources Needed, and Developing the IAP, and taking Action. Based on the scope of the incident, a response from multiple DNR Divisions based on the Incident Action Plan. Considerations prior to and during response should include all DNR employees who are serving in response to the event. The number of DNR responders requested by the State Operations Center (SOC) or OHS/GEMA. The number per region requested based on event and impact area. Identify the DNR Incident Commander/Deputy Incident Commander/Group Supervisor. Evacuate/Secure DNR facilities. 1 Terrain of anticipated area of impact and vicinity - To determine number and type of equipment needed Determine DNR role- search, rescue, humanitarian, debris clearing and/or LE security Determine pre-staging locations and needs Determine radio communication procedures Waterway closures if applicable Captive wildlife issues Budget and accounting Lodging needs Identify temporary/incident command posts Identify staging areas Identify potential fuel sites and arrange for and assess need of fuel transport Identify availability of water, ice and MRE’s, coordinate delivery Identify evacuation lodging for personnel and equipment, if applicable. (Local personnel and equipment can/will be used as a deployment resource upon reentry). Identify and stage aircraft and offshore patrol vessels. Secure and setup incident command post. Personnel Overall number of personnel determined by: o Event o State Operations Center (SOC) o Team member numbers are determined by the event and the population of the anticipated impact area. o Agency commitments If possible responders from impact area will not be assigned unless event dictates otherwise. DNR manpower requests will be separated by region and forwarded to the Regional Supervisors to identify personnel and equipment for deployment. 2 The identified personnel and equipment will be inserted into a master roster that will include our partners for deployment. This master roster will be forwarded to the IC for deployment planning and scheduling. Personnel will be assigned to a “Team” which consists of a 1:6 team leader to team member ratio. Personnel will be scheduled to work the SOC. Specified ICS forms will be used to capture assigned personnel, equipment, and contact information. All responders will complete the Equipment and Team Member Accountability Form and turn it into the incident command post at the staging area. Identify support personnel if needed o Administrative staff (local staff if available) o Public Information Officer Include all participating agencies: o Georgia Office of Homeland Security/ Georgia Emergency Management Agency. (OHS/GEMA) o Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) o Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) o Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) o Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) Remind all employees being deployed of basics: o secure personal interests o fuel and secure all agency equipment o prepare for possible deployment clothing bedding sun screen bug repellant water * food * * When notifying team members, the Team Leader will advise regarding availability of food and water for the activation. 3 READINESS LEVELS: Readiness Level 4 - Normal Duty Status Personnel have equipment in deployment-ready state. - By definition of operational readiness, all team members shall maintain issued equipment in a deployment-ready state. Readiness Level 3 – Alert
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