PUBLIC WORKS ROLE INEMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT

Presented by Bob Hartnett, Deputy Director of Public Works

City of Lee’s Summit, MO

Presentation Agenda

Hazard Mitigation - Risk Assessment Public Works

Resources First Responders Responsibilities

Case Studies Regional State Federal Your Resources Conclusion

Public Works - Hazard Mitigation & Risk Assessment

Natural HazardsSevere ThunderstormTornado/MicroburstFlash FloodWinter Storm DroughtHeat WaveWild FiresDam Failure

Man-Made Disasters

Terrorist attackPublic shootingPublic health crisisEnvironmental

disasterMajor structural

failure

Public Works Resources

Governmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Departmental Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Mutual Aid Agreements (MARC)Plan Bulldozer (HCA)State Emergency Management Agency

(SEMA/KEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA)

Public Works as First Responders

Increased recognition of the vital role of PW in response to natural and man-made disasters

PW provides manpower & equipment that allows for around the clock operations

FEMA regulations result in many PW employees become contract administrators providing oversight of private contractors

Public Works Responsibilities

Communication w/Incident Command and EOC

Mobilization of equipment & personnelTraffic controlDebris clearing & disposalProtection of city facilitiesStorm drainage clearance & repairInfrastructure damage assessments

Flooding - August 13, 1982

15 inches of rain that day10 inches fell in 2 hours beginning at

10:00pmWidespread flooding across all of Lee’s

Summit

Microburst - May 26, 1996

6-8 homes completely destroyed16-18 homes severely damagedAnother 30 homes with minor to moderate

damageMajor debris blocking numerous streets

preventing emergency access

Microburst - May 26, 1996

Microburst - May 26, 1996

Microburst - May 26, 1996

Microburst - May 26, 1996

Snowburst - October 22, 1996

Weather forecast for light precipitation Received 6-8 inches of heavy, wet snow

Unprepared due to lack of an accurate forecast

Downed trees and power linesRealized staffing was needed for extended

24 hour around the clock operationsHad to quickly issue press releases on what

residents could do with their brush4 weeks of cleanup

Snowburst - October 22, 1996

Rainburst - October 4, 1998

KC Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks game at Arrowhead Stadium

M-291, M-150, and Ward Road flooded and closed

Rain came in wavesEOC was activated after first waveDifficulty in getting support staff into workHigh level of concern about dam breachesPW staff had to work outside of their

normal job duties

Rainburst - October 4, 1998

Ice Storm - January 29, 2002

On January 28th, weather forecasters were predicting the possibility of an extremely heavy ice event.

Recognizing that PW would have the lead in this type of disaster, we called for a meeting with other City departmennts.

Precipitation begins and PW begins by treating the streets.

Several hours into the event the ice accumulation results in significant tree damage and power outages.

PW converts from a street treatment response to dealing with massive amounts of debris in the right-of-way.

Ice Storm - January 29, 2002

Sequence Open roadways Remove debris from roadways Remove debris from right-of-way Assist in the removal of debris from private property

The work was complicated by the potential of live downed power lines.

Never ever put your people at risk.

Ice Storm - January 29, 2002

Volume of debris was in excess of the capabilities of the PW dept and a private contractor was hired.

Due to FEMA regulations, many PW employees became contract administrators providing oversight of the private contractor.

In a 6 week period, PW was responsible for the removal and disposal of over 215,000 cubic yards of brush.

Natural HazardsSevere ThunderstormTornadoFlash FloodWinter Storm DroughtHeat WaveWild FiresDam Failure

Man-Made Disasters

Terrorist attackPublic shootingPublic health crisisEnvironmental

disasterMajor structural

failure

Natural HazardsSevere ThunderstormTornado/MicroburstFlash FloodWinter Storm DroughtHeat WaveWild FiresDam Failure

Man-Made Disasters

Terrorist attackPublic shootingPublic health crisisEnvironmental

disasterMajor structural

failure

What if the event is so large, you need help?

Public Works - Hazard Mitigation & Risk Assessment

Regional Response

Mutual Aid Agreement is coordinated thru MARC Includes:

Purpose and Scope Compensation Liability Workmen's Comp Activation

Plan Bulldozer Heavy Contractors Associated General Contractors

MARC

Regional Response - Mutual Aid

Johnson County Water 1

OlathePrairie VillageOverland ParkMissionLenexaFairwayBPUWestwoodLeawood

•North Kansas City• Belton• Liberty•Gladstone•Grain Valley•Harrisonville• Raymore• Independence• Lee’s Summit• Jackson County•Oak Grove• Blue Springs

Regional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan

PreventionPrioritizationProtection of Life & PropertyProtection of Natural ResourcesEmergency ServicesStructural ProjectsPublic AwarenessCoordination & Collaboration

Regional Coordination

Mid-America Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue Committee (MARCER)

Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC)

MARC’s Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee (RHSCC)

Kansas City Disaster Medical TeamRegional Hazardous Materials Emergency

Preparedness Plan (RHMEPP)

What if the event is so large, you need MORE help?

State - SEMA/KEMA

At the first indication that the event is beyond regional capabilities, call the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA/KEMA) Additional manpower Additional resources Meals Housing Logistics

SEMA/KEMA is the first step in elevating an event to FEMA

State of Missouri Resources

State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)

Missouri Department of Natural Resources HazMat Team (Environmental Emergency Response)

Missouri National Guard Missouri 7th Civil Support Team Homeland Emergency Response Force

Missouri Task Force 1 (Columbia, Mo.)Missouri Disaster Mortuary Operational

Response Team (DMORT)

State of Missouri Resources

Controlled by SEMA

Divided into regions based on Mo. Highway Patrol Regions

Lee’s Summit Fire Department coordinates Region A responses

State of Kansas Resources

Kansas Emergency Management Association (KEMA) Divided into 6 areas (Northwest, Northcentral,

Northeast, Southwest, Southcentral & Southeast)Kansas Division of Emergency Management

Homeland Security Division Bureau of Public Health Preparedness

Kansas Dept. of Health & EnvironmentKansas Corporation CommissionKansas National Guard

State of Kansas Resources

Crisis CityTraining Venues Headquarters B

uilding Rail Venue Urban Village Agriculture and

Farm Safety Technical Rescu

e Tower Collapsed Struc

ture Aircraft Venue Pipeline Venue

Crisis City, located eight miles southwest of Salina KS, was developed in response to initiatives by former Governor Kathleen Sebelius and retired Adjutant General of Kansas, Major General Tod Bunting, in April 2007 initially to fill the need to enhance the State’s capability to defend against terrorism threats and respond to disasters and emergencies.

Joplin Tornado

EF 5 tornado Winds in excess of 200+ mphEstimated ¾ mile wide Destroyed nearly 30% of the townCut a 6 mile path thru the city7th Deadliest Tornado in

recorded history 159 Killed, 1,000 Injured

Joplin Tornado

Federal - FEMA

If the event is large enough, FEMA may request a Presidential declaration Federal assistance Public reimbursements Private low interest loans

FEMA rules and regulations are very cumbersome Overtime only paid for staff Documentation and more documentation Contract administration

Emergency Operations Resources

Your EOP - get a copy and read it!Catalogue your equipment & manpowerDetermine procedures for modifying local

purchasing policies when under State-of-Emergency

Mutual Aid Agreement and Plan Bulldozer Categorizes private sector equipment available to

augment local govt. capabilities

Emergency Operations Resources

Local Partner with your Fire Department to hold an emergency exercise Train your staff

APWA – Training materials in library Utilizing an Incident Command System for Public Works Debris Management in Emergency Situations

NIMS and ICS – Required for all PW Supervisors http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is100PWb.asp http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp

FEMA – nearly free training http://training.fema.gov/EMI/

Conclusion

Public Works plays a vital role in emergency management Emergency management is uniquely a

government function This is one area where we all must be

prepared to provide outstanding service to our communities

Questions & Discussion