september 2, 2009 governor’s office of homeland security & emergency preparedness a community...
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September 2, 2009
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
A Community Preparedness Strategy
PANDEMIC FLU PLANNING
Key Issues to Address
Continuity of OperationsPersonal Protective EquipmentSchool ClosuresCritical Information Requirements:
Estimated Infection Rate within Jurisdiction School Reports on Absenteeism School Closure Information Business of Event Closures Public Information Campaigns
Continuity of Operations
Why? -- Good Business PracticeWhat? -- Maintain Essential FunctionsHow? – Ten Basic Pieces
Essential Functions
Delegation of Authority
Continuity Communications
Human Capital
Reconstitution Operations
Orders of Succession
Continuity Facilities
Vital Records Management
Test, Training, and Exercise
Devolution
COOP Plan Guidance/Template
(Available on GOHSEP website)
Model for Parish and local to use
Based on FEMA guides and training
Includes PanFlu considerations
COOP for PanFlu
Human Capital Absenteeism – need policies/procedures
• Must stay home, but not sick?
• Non-essential personnel?
Telework – need policies/procedures and equipment (Gusky)
Basic concept of response is EOC ops Not good for PanFlu Technology exists to decentralize – must plan!
COOP Resources
FEMAContinuity Guidance Circular 1Continuity Assistance Tool
TrainingEMI IS 546 – COOP AwarenessEMI IS 547 – Introduction to COOP
GOHSEPAppendix A of 2009 LA PanFlu Annex to EOPCOOP Plan Instructions and Template
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TELEWORK
Should be included in your emergency plan for pandemics
Facilitates social distancingRequires policies and proceduresMust designate mission-critical employeesMaintain a current telework agreement
with specific COOP details and responsibilities
TELEWORK
Must have necessary IT resourcesVirtual Private Network (VPN)WebmailSupport personnel
Employees need essential software on their home PC’sMicrosoft OfficeAnti-virusDigital signature capability for personnel authorized to approve purchases, etc.
TELEWORK
Safeguard sensitive data on employee home PC’s
Practice telework regularly to ensure effectiveness…Test, Test, Test!
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