Dec 30, 2015
Jeff MorrisonJeff Morrison
Program DirectorProgram Director
Statewide Exercise – OperationsStatewide Exercise – Operations
Georgia Emergency Management AgencyGeorgia Emergency Management Agency
Why Do We Prepare?Why Do We Prepare?Because Disasters Happen!Because Disasters Happen!
Swissair 111Swissair 111
WednesdayWednesday September 2, 1998September 2, 1998
Comair 5191
Sunday
August 27, 2006
What Is An Exercise ?What Is An Exercise ?
An An exercise is a focused practice activity that places the participants in a simulated situation requiring them to function in the capacity that would be expected of them in a real event.
Why Exercise?Why Exercise?
Exercises are conducted to Exercises are conducted to evaluate an organization’s ability evaluate an organization’s ability to execute one or more portions to execute one or more portions of its response or contingency of its response or contingency plan.plan.
ProcessProcess EquipmentEquipment StaffingStaffing
Progressive ExercisingProgressive Exercising
Made up of a series of increasingly Made up of a series of increasingly complex exercises.complex exercises.
Each exercise carefully planned to Each exercise carefully planned to achieve clearly identified goals.achieve clearly identified goals.
Each successive exercise builds upon Each successive exercise builds upon the previous one until mastery is the previous one until mastery is achieved.achieved.
Georgia Emergency Georgia Emergency Management AgencyManagement Agency
HURREX 2008HURREX 2008
May 28-29, 2008May 28-29, 2008
Georgia Emergency Georgia Emergency Management AgencyManagement Agency
Plan Review Plan Review Workshop Workshop
SeriesSeries
HURREX 2008HURREX 2008May 28-29May 28-29
OPEARATIONALREADINESS
Capabilities Based
Exercise Development
Workshop SeriesWorkshop Series
Evacuation Plan (Including Pets)Evacuation Plan (Including Pets)
Special Needs EvacuationSpecial Needs Evacuation
Statewide Sheltering for AtlanticStatewide Sheltering for Atlantic
HurricaneHurricane
Aviation Support Operations CenterAviation Support Operations Center
Workshop SeriesWorkshop Series
Logistics and StagingLogistics and Staging
Volunteers and Donated GoodsVolunteers and Donated Goods
Debris Management and Short Term Debris Management and Short Term RecoveryRecovery
Search and RescueSearch and Rescue
SOC/EOC Training and ExerciseSOC/EOC Training and Exercise
Workshop GoalsWorkshop Goals
Review existing plans for operational Review existing plans for operational readiness by state and local readiness by state and local stakeholders.stakeholders.
Identify potential gaps in operational Identify potential gaps in operational readiness.readiness.
Establish open lines of communication Establish open lines of communication between emergency support function between emergency support function partners at the state and local level.partners at the state and local level.
Exercise VignettesExercise Vignettes
HURREX 2008HURREX 2008
2 Day Functional Exercise:2 Day Functional Exercise:
Wednesday May 28, 2008Wednesday May 28, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008Thursday, May 29, 2008
Exercise Scenario:Exercise Scenario:
Catastrophic landfall of a Category 4 Catastrophic landfall of a Category 4 Hurricane upon the Georgia Coast. Hurricane upon the Georgia Coast.
HURREX 2008 ObjectivesHURREX 2008 Objectives
Evaluate SOC capability over multi-Evaluate SOC capability over multi-operational periods.operational periods.
Demonstrate and evaluate the ability to Demonstrate and evaluate the ability to develop and support a Common develop and support a Common Operational Picture.Operational Picture.
Provide the ability of State and local Provide the ability of State and local response agencies to exercise and response agencies to exercise and evaluate specific plans and procedures evaluate specific plans and procedures while interacting with State level while interacting with State level response groups.response groups.
HURREX 2008 FacilitiesHURREX 2008 Facilities
State Operations CenterState Operations CenterAtlanta, GAAtlanta, GA
Evacuation and Re-Entry BranchEvacuation and Re-Entry BranchJesup, GAJesup, GA
Aviation Support Operations CenterAviation Support Operations CenterChatham County Mosquito ControlChatham County Mosquito ControlSavannah/Hilton Head International Savannah/Hilton Head International
AirportAirport
Exercise ActivitiesExercise Activities
Storm InceptionStorm Inception
Storm DevelopmentStorm Development
Pre LandfallPre Landfall
Post LandfallPost Landfall
Awareness StatementsAwareness Statements Saturday May 24 - Sunday May 25Saturday May 24 - Sunday May 25
Awareness Statements:Awareness Statements: Pre-scripted.Pre-scripted. Posted to GEMA Website and distributed Posted to GEMA Website and distributed
by GEMA Duty Officer. (PDF & Mobile)by GEMA Duty Officer. (PDF & Mobile)
Distribution to:Distribution to: ESF primary and alternate contacts.ESF primary and alternate contacts. All EMA Directors.All EMA Directors. GEMA Staff.GEMA Staff.
Storm InceptionStorm InceptionAwareness StatementsAwareness Statements
Situation ReportsSituation Reports
Monday May 26 - Tuesday May 27Monday May 26 - Tuesday May 27
Pre-scripted.Pre-scripted. Posted to GEMA Website and distributed Posted to GEMA Website and distributed
by GEMA Planning Section. (PDF & by GEMA Planning Section. (PDF & Mobile)Mobile)
Distribution to:Distribution to: ESF primary and alternate contacts.ESF primary and alternate contacts. All EMA Directors.All EMA Directors. GEMA Staff.GEMA Staff.
Storm DevelopmentStorm DevelopmentSituation ReportsSituation Reports
Wednesday 28, 2008Wednesday 28, 200808000800
SOC fully activated to include all ESF’sSOC fully activated to include all ESF’s Two (2) operational periodsTwo (2) operational periods
0800 -13000800 -1300 1300 -18001300 -1800
Focus onFocus on Pre-landfall activitiesPre-landfall activities
Conference callsConference calls 1115 and 16301115 and 1630
LandfallLandfall
Thursday 29, 2008Thursday 29, 200808000800
SOC fully activated to include all ESF’sSOC fully activated to include all ESF’s Two (2) operational periodsTwo (2) operational periods
0800 -13000800 -1300 1300 -18001300 -1800
Focus onFocus on Post-landfall activitiesPost-landfall activities
Conference callsConference calls 1115 and 16301115 and 1630
HURREX 2008 Control and HURREX 2008 Control and EvaluationEvaluation
State Operations CenterState Operations Center
5 controllers provided by the Georgia 5 controllers provided by the Georgia State Defense ForceState Defense Force
4 experienced exercise evaluators4 experienced exercise evaluators
ASOCASOC
2 controllers provided by the Georgia 2 controllers provided by the Georgia State Defense ForceState Defense Force
1 experienced exercise evaluator1 experienced exercise evaluator
SOC Evaluator Meeting SOC Evaluator Meeting June 3, 2008June 3, 2008
Strengths:Strengths:
Participants approached the exercise Participants approached the exercise in a professional manner.in a professional manner.
Allowed and encouraged interaction Allowed and encouraged interaction between ESF participants.between ESF participants.
Provided for multi-operational period Provided for multi-operational period activities. activities.
SOC Evaluator Meeting SOC Evaluator Meeting June 3, 2008June 3, 2008
Weaknesses:Weaknesses: Some ESF capability may be based Some ESF capability may be based
on a single individuals participation.on a single individuals participation.
Concerned about capability over Concerned about capability over multi-operational periods.multi-operational periods.
Consider development of checklists, Consider development of checklists, written plans and procedures. written plans and procedures.
Why Do We Prepare?Why Do We Prepare?
Hurricane JamiHurricane Jami
Chatham County Chatham County
20082008
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 PM Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 PMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Highway 80 Near Bull
River
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Base Of Lazaretto
Creek Bridge
Tybee Island
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Highway 80 Near
Fort Pulaski
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Tybee Pier
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
South End of
Tybee Island
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Tybee YMCA
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Highway 80 at Draw Bridge
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
May Howard
Elementary School
Wilmington
Island
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Crab Shack
Tybee Island
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Home on Isle of Hope
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Pennsylvania Avenue
Home
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Neighborhood Near Savannah
High
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Pennsylvania Ave.
Homes Pushed Into The Streets
By Wind And Water
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Skidaway Avenue
Near SSU
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Drinnon Residence
Talahi Island
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Tanks Compromised
Area Flooded With Petroleum
Products.
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Business on Bay St
Gas Leak Caused a
Large Fire In a Lumber Store
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Liberty City Homes
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Garden City Rail Yard
Trains Have Been Knocked
Over
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Lathrop Avenue
Looking North toward the GA Port Authority
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
West Side Shopping
Center
Garden City
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Louisville Road
Pooler
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Louisville Road
Pooler
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Domino’s Pizza
Pooler.
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Chevis Road
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Chevis Road
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Georgetown Near Wild
Herron Road
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Remains Of Home
Canal Bank Road
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Garden Acres Neighborhood
Pooler
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Home On Cherry St
Bloomingdale
Residents Did Not
Evacuate
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Bloomingdale Water Tower
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Home Near Bonny Bridge
Road
Port Wentworth.
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Towne Lake Neighborhood
Pooler
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Pooler Neighborhood
South Rogers Street
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Pooler Neighborhood
South Rogers Street
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Pooler Neighborhood
Sangrena Woods
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Thunderbolt Neighborhood
Mechanics Avenue
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Thunderbolt
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Wilmington Island
Situation –Situation – Thursday 5/29/08 1:00 Thursday 5/29/08 1:00
PMPMCritical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The Critical Workforce Personnel Begin To Assess The
DamageDamage
Wilmington Island
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