Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington Urban Area Strategy

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1 Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington Urban Area Strategy

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...4 COMMON MISSION AREAS Enhance Regional and Local Emergency Management Programs 13 Achieve Interoperable Communications Enhance Citizen Participation and Preparedness PREVENT/PROTECT MISSION AREAS Protect Critical Infrastructure 25 Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing, Gathering, and Analysis RESPOND/RECOVER MISSION AREAS.. 32 Enhance Emergency Operations Management.. 33 Enhance Early Warning and Notification Systems 36 Enhance CBRNE Detection and Response Capability Fortify Counter-terror Investigations and Law Enforcement 39 Strengthen Explosive Device Response Operations.. 42 Improve WMD/HazMat Response and Decontamination. 44 Enhance Search and Rescue Capability Improve Medical Surge Capacity and Mass Prophylaxis Capabilities Enhance Regional Recovery Capability 52 EVALUATION ATTACHMENTS 58 Acronyms... A Regional Training and Exercise Plan..... B KnoWhat2Do Resources and Brochure. C Regional Transit Security Strategy D 2 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

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6 INTRODUCTION DALLAS/FORT WORTH/ARLINGTON UASI Introduction The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program represents the next evolution of state and federal terrorism preparedness programs in support of local and regional efforts. The Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington (DFWA) Urban Area (UA) embraces the emphasis on terrorism prevention activities and welcomes resources and support to the UA to reduce vulnerabilities, enhance prevention, and increase recovery capability. The UA recognizes and appreciates these activities and resources, while retaining a strong focus on terrorism, will continue to enhance an allhazards approach to emergency management in the North Central Texas region. The Governor s Office of Homeland Security, the Governor s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM), and all 24 regional Councils of Governments have moved toward regionalism in building emergency preparedness capacity throughout Texas. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) continues to collaborate with all member governments to enhance regional emergency planning activities. A significant number of current and ongoing efforts in the UA can now be leveraged to complement UASI program parameters. Members of the UA have made tremendous progress since September 11, In addition, the UASI program will enable the UA to continue to coordinate and combine many otherwise independent efforts to build a sustainable and measurable increase in the capability of our UA to prevent, prepare, protect, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism. Purpose This North Central Texas DFWA Urban Area Security Strategy (Strategy) will serve as the fourth edition of the UASI strategy for the UA. The primary purpose of this strategy is to identify a deliberate path for enhancing regional capacity and capability to respond to acts of terrorism or major disasters by working in collaboration with state and federal partners. Additionally, this revision will more closely align the Strategy to the revised National Preparedness Guidelines, National Priorities, and the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan Through this revision process, the UA reassessed its capability gaps and use of the previous two years of funding to effectively prioritize identified needs. The size and diversity of the UA requires a preparedness program which leverages all available resources and accounts for the full spectrum of potential terrorist threats, attacks, and natural or technological disasters. This is an exceedingly complex mission that requires coordination, cooperation, and a focused effort from the entire region. Implementation of this Strategy will assist local agencies personnel and other stakeholders to mitigate large-scale events while responding quickly and effectively to limit the loss of life and property. This Strategy will serve as a guide for the UA to acquire, implement, and manage resources from local, regional, and private agencies. It will remain a dynamic document and continue to expand in scope and detail as we move forward with our regional partners. DFWA UASI STRATEGY 5

7 INTRODUCTION Vision The DFWA UA is prepared with coordinated capabilities and assets to prevent, prepare, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and/or other disasters whether natural or manmade. Focus In order to accomplish the strategic vision for the DFWA UA, the Strategy is organized around critical mission areas to enhance the region's preparedness capacity including: Common Mission Areas Enhance Regional and Local Emergency Management Programs: The UA will continue to take an all-hazards approach that improves the ability to respond to both terrorism incidents and other major disasters. For decades, the Texas disaster declaration process has recognized that local officials are the resident experts and are therefore better equipped to make decisions about local response and needs. The Strategy is built around that premise and emphasizes the importance of grassroots input and planning. The resulting focus should be to allow the UA to develop emergency preparedness and response capability to respond to and manage the incident without relying on additional state or federal aid. To further enhance the existing capabilities in the planning area, the DFWA UASI coordinates with the Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso UASIs to implement a statewide UASI Peer-to-Peer Network. Achieve Interoperable Communications: Effective communication and coordination among all responding agencies and the involvement of the private sector will be necessary to reduce the region s vulnerability to a terrorist attack and recover quickly from any attack or disaster that occurs. Interoperable systems are being implemented and exercised throughout the North Central Texas (NCT) region and advancement of those systems to standards based systems and protocols are currently underway. Enhance Citizen Participation and Preparedness: The best way to protect citizens and mitigate loss of life and property is through education and participation from local citizens. The DFWA UA has worked to build robust citizen involvement through two primary programs: The KnoWhat2Do public education campaign and the Citizen Corps Program (CCP). The KnoWhat2Do public education campaign has fostered interest on all levels. This program has received awards and recognition from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT). KnoWhat2Do has been implemented beyond the DFWA UA to reach the entire region of over six million people. The NCTCOG CCP is incorporated regionally with 16 Citizen Corps Councils including active participation from more than 155 CCP teams. 6 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

8 INTRODUCTION Prevent/Protect Focus Area Enhance Intelligence and Information Sharing, Gathering, and Analysis: The first priority of the UA is to detect terrorists, deter their activities, deny access to support structures, and prevent an attack before it occurs. Prevention activities will enhance coordination and communication among UA citizens, local, state and federal agencies, as well as the private and nonprofit sectors. By focusing on intelligence and warning systems the UA will be better equipped to detect terrorist activity before it manifests itself in an attack so that proper preemptive, preventive, and protective actions can be taken. Prevention systems can be enhanced for more effective regional use through Geo- Spatial/Geo-Coding technology, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology, fiber-optic networks, and other resources currently available in the region. By further concentrating existing efforts in point of entry (i.e. DFW Airport) and transportation security, the UA will continue to leverage support to promote the efficient and reliable flow of people, goods, and services while preventing terrorists from using transportation corridors, conveyances, or systems to deliver implements of destruction. Protecting Critical Infrastructure: The UA will continue to identify and assess risks and take action to protect critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR). The UA will continue to assemble, analyze, and enhance assessment threat information. A combination of this data will be utilized to accurately identify gaps and shortfalls, which will assist in the reduction of vulnerability. To further enhance the ability to reach this goal, the UA is in the process of implementing a Multi-UASI Infrastructure Protection/Risk Management Network. Response/Recovery Focus Area Emergency Response and Regional Recovery Capabilities: The UA Working Group will continue to increase coordination, communication, training, equipment capacity, and mutual aid partnerships among local governments, public health, first responders, and emergency management communities to ensure a quick and orderly response to any regional crisis. Response and recovery operational activities follow the Incident Command and Unified Incident Command Structure in compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols. The local jurisdictions, in coordination with the DFWA UA Working Group, have made tremendous progress in building early warning and notification systems. In 2002, these systems covered approximately two million citizens and have grown to cover nearly five million citizens in This focus will continue to expand coverage to all jurisdictions within the UA. Furthermore, the DFWA UA has worked to build regional capacity to detect and respond to all CBRNE events with particular focus for regional response teams for Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), Hazardous Materials (HazMat), and Urban Search and Rescue (US&R). DFWA UASI STRATEGY 7

9 INTRODUCTION In an effort to prevent loss of life and respond to public health emergencies, the DFWA UA is also working closely with members of the public health community through the Medical and Mass Prophylaxis Subcommittee. Each goal, objective, and task is directly related to at least one National Priority, Target Capability, and an objective from the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan Pictures therein are meant to serve as examples for pertinent subject matter. In addition to being posted on the DFWA UA website at: copies of the Strategy will be distributed to elected officials from city and county jurisdictions within the UA and all members of emergency management/preparedness working groups and committees within the NCT region. Coordination The organizational system for the DFWA UA program includes local officials, responders from various disciplines, and multiple jurisdictions. Through a statement of work (SOW), the DFWA Executive Committee contracts with the NCTCOG to assist with coordination, administration, and management of the program. To explain the development of the Strategy, it is important to first explain the overall structure of the DFWA UA program. There are four levels of coordination which are based on the structure developed in earlier years (see chart below): 8 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

10 INTRODUCTION 1. Executive Committee: The Executive Committee is comprised of representatives from each of the three core cities (i.e. Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington) identified in the FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance and recognized by the State Administrative Agency (SAA). The Executive Committee serves as the leadership and decision-making authority for the DFWA UA Working Group. Thus, the Executive Committee provides final approval for all decisions including the Strategy. 2. DFWA UA Working Group: The DFWA UA Working Group is comprised of the Executive Committee and the metropolitan county partners of: Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant. This group is multi-disciplinary and helps to set direction for the Regional Subcommittees. 3. Regional Subcommittees: The Regional Subcommittees are multi-jurisdictional groups comprised of subject matter experts, which follow the focus areas of the National Priorities. These subcommittees review discipline specific information and projects. Subcommittees provide recommendations to the Working Group and Executive Committee based on their technical knowledge and expertise. In an effort to include concerns from all local government partners, membership is open to all jurisdictions within the NCT region. 4. Working Group Partners: The DFWA UA Working Group Partners include the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). These stakeholders are incorporated in the DFWA UA Working Group process in efforts to take an inclusive regional approach to the development and implementation of the UASI program. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program guidance, Citizen Corps and Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) efforts are built into the DFWA UA structure. CCP is one of the Regional Subcommittees and is comprised of CCP stakeholders from the NCT Region. Similarly, MMRS cities are represented at various levels within the structure. There are five jurisdictions which are sponsored entities for MMRS: Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, and Garland. The MMRS programs Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington have effective representation through both the Executive Committee of the Working Group as well as membership on every Regional Subcommittee. Irving and Garland have membership on most regional subcommittees with an option to participate in all subcommittees. Finally, the Medical and Mass Prophylaxis Subcommittee exists specifically to consider regional public health concerns including MMRS. This Strategy has been developed by the DFWA Working Group, Regional Subcommittees, Working Group Partners, and the NCTCOG with leadership from the DFWA Executive Committee. DFWA UASI STRATEGY 9

11 INTRODUCTION Effort The DFWA UA Executive Committee took an all inclusive approach in the development of this revision. In partnership with the NCTCOG and the Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committed (REPAC), the DFWA UA has developed a unified set of goals, objectives, and tasks which serve as both the body of this Strategy and the Regional Implementation Plan. The Regional Subcommittees actively participated in the revision of this strategy by developing and updating regional goals, objectives, and tasks. The Strategy revision was posted for review and final comment from the DFWA UA Working Group, Regional Subcommittees, Working Group Partners, REPAC, and all local jurisdictions before the final version was approved by the Executive Committee for submission to the SAA and DHS. UA Jurisdictions In 2003, the City of Dallas was designated a high-threat urban area receiving an initial UASI grant. In 2005, the City of Fort Worth and the City of Arlington were added as additional highthreat urban areas. Finally, in 2006 the three urban areas were combined as the DFWA UA. At present, the UA includes the core cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington and the four metro counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant. The UA boundary includes a population totaling approximately 5,270,000. There are over 150 jurisdictions of all population sizes, eleven totaling approximately 100,000, within this boundary. In addition to the large population of the DFWA UA, the DFW International Airport covers more than 29.8 square miles. DFW Airport is the second largest in the United States in terms of land mass and third busiest in the world. Recently, the DFW metro area surpassed the Philadelphia metro region as the fourth largest metro area in the nation. Thus, enhancing the importance of improving regional capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect, respond to, and recover from terrorist threats and acts, which is essential to citizen safety and welfare. Regionalization and Mutual Aid The DFWA UA is located within the NCT region. NCTCOG is one of 24 Councils of Governments within the State of Texas. NCTCOG is an organization of, by, and for local governments. Its purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, resolve regional problems, eliminate unnecessary duplication of efforts, make joint regional decisions, and develop the means to implement those decisions. The NCTCOG is responsible for coordinating a 16-county metropolitan region centered around Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington. The region has a population of 6.4 million (larger than 30 states in the nation), and an area of approximately 12,800 square miles (larger than nine states). NCTCOG has 236 member governments. 10 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

12 INTRODUCTION UASI planning addresses geographic areas immediately adjacent to the core cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington. All of the members of the DFWA UA working group are also members of the NCTCOG which helps to effectively coordinate activities between the DFWA UA and the region as a whole. NCTCOG utilizes REPAC to coordinate homeland security planning and funding for the region as a whole. The members of the UASI Working Group hold positions on REPAC. Thus, there exists a constant flow of information between the DFWA UA Working Group and REPAC. Every jurisdiction within the DFWA UA maintains mutual aid agreements with appropriate surrounding jurisdictions. The DFWA UA Working Group and REPAC monitor the existence of such agreements, which are considered when identifying capability gaps. In addition to local agreements that exist, the State of Texas now has a statewide mutual aid agreement in effect through Senate Bill 11 (SB11), In addition to the local government partnerships described, the UA will continue to collaborate with a wide range of existing local, regional, state, and federal partners such as: Emergency Preparedness Planning Council Regional Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council Regional Public Information Officer Task Force Citizen Corps Councils North Texas Volunteer Connection Region 40 Communications Committee Texas Radio Coalition State Interagency Radio Work Group Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Cross County Public Health Bio-Terrorism Planning North Texas Fire Chiefs Association North Texas Police Chiefs Association North Texas Chapter ASIS formerly American Society for Industrial Security Regional Transportation Council/Metropolitan Planning Organization North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council (NCTTRAC) Association of Contingency Planners North Texas Chapter InfraGard MMRS Working Groups Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Governor s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) Through constant information exchange among these partners, the DFWA UA is able to ensure a common vision and strategy. We will continue to be challenged to merge and leverage the myriad of funding streams and sometimes very similar deliverables while being the best stewards possible with homeland security and related funding. DFWA UASI STRATEGY 11

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14 ENHANCE REGIONAL AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS GOAL: ENHANCE REGIONAL AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Objective: Encourage jurisdictions to maintain a current all-hazard emergency operations plans (EOP). - Assigned to the DFWA Working Group and NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Support local jurisdictions to meet the current state guidelines for planning preparedness as described by GDEM through planning level monitoring and reporting. Monthly 2) Validate integration of NIMS/Incident Command System (ICS) into all EOP annexes. This timeline will be contingent upon activities by GDEM regarding EOP Templates through planning level monitoring. Monthly Objective: Develop and implement a process to document and track training pertaining to homeland security related activities. - Assigned to the NCTCOG staff Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.1: Expand Regional Collaboration 4.2: Implement the National Incident Management System and National Response Plan Tasks: 1) Hire full time staff to manage training initiatives for the region. June ) Develop a tool to document training and coordinate GDEM via the statewide training website. December ) Implement and maintain the tool/database and report training data to regional working groups. June 2009, quarterly thereafter 4) Include regional training data with the Three-year Regional Training and Exercise Plan (see Attachment B). June 2009 Target Capabilities: Planning, Risk Management State Objectives: 2.5: Use Mitigation Programs to Reduce the Threats that Natural Disasters Pose to People and Property 3.2: Implement the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) as the State Standard Incident Command System for Dealing with All Hazards 3.3: Maximize First Responder Capabilities with an Interlocking, Statewide Regional Response Network 3.5: Fully Integrate Homeland Security Training across All Jurisdictions and Disciplines DFWA UASI STRATEGY 13

15 ENHANCE REGIONAL AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Objective: Develop, implement, and maintain the Three-year Regional Training and Exercise Plan (RTEP) to support the coordination and execution of homeland security exercise programs. - Assigned to the Regional Exercise Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Continue to coordinate monthly meetings of the Regional Exercise Subcommittee and encourage participation among all local jurisdiction representatives. Ongoing 2) Compile and analyze all jurisdictional exercise requirements. July ) Coordinate with local jurisdictions to incorporate all locally driven exercises into the plan. Annually 4) Collaborate with local jurisdictions to develop regional exercise goals to meet multiple exercise requirements and foster participation in regional exercises. Ongoing 5) Attend annual state hosted exercise planning workshops to facilitate information sharing and reduce duplication of efforts. Ongoing (next planning session scheduled for March 2008) 6) Coordinate local and regional exercises with state driven exercises to reduce duplication of efforts. Ongoing (evaluate after state hosted exercise planning workshops) 7) Enhance the RTEP and schedule in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) requirements to include all regional trainings and state, regional, and locally driven exercises (see Attachment B, RTEP). December 2008, annually thereafter Objective: Encourage local jurisdictions to implement and comply with state and federal NIMS requirements. - Assigned to the DFWA Working Group and NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Confirm formal recognition of NIMS/ICS; adopt those principles and policies by city ordinance, county court order, or resolution. Annually 14 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

16 ENHANCE REGIONAL AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS 2) Utilize NIMS Capability Assessment Support Tool (NIMSCAST) to verify compliance with current standards. September ) Require local jurisdictions to maintain records of personnel training to include NIMS trainings at various levels (i.e. elected officials, command staff, first responders, etc.). Ongoing 4) Coordinate with regional working groups, Regional Exercise Subcommittee, and all local partners to require all exercises to utilize NIMS/ICS principles. Ongoing Objective: Utilize resources data tools (i.e. Texas Regional Resource Network (TRRN)) to identify response assets available for use at the local and regional level for mutual aid support. - Assigned to the DFWA Working Group and NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Verify all jurisdictions are registered with the TRRN system. June 2008, annually thereafter 2) Conduct TRRN on-line filing system refresher training. May ) Register both purchased assets and specialized response teams trained utilizing Homeland Security Grant Program funding on the TRRN system in accordance with SAA requirements. June 2008, annually thereafter 4) Integrate the utilization of these systems into regional planning and exercises driven exercises (see Attachment B, RTEP). December 2008 Objective: Enhance regional emergency response capabilities by development and adoption of mutual aid agreements (note: The State of Texas now has a statewide mutual aid agreement in effect through SB11 unless superseded by a more specific local agreement). - Assigned to the DFWA Working Group and NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Develop system to examine mutual aid criteria to show compliance with GDEM requirements and incorporate into regional plans pursuant to SB11. December 2009, annually thereafter DFWA UASI STRATEGY 15

17 ENHANCE REGIONAL AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS 2) Coordinate mutual aid issues with Texas Fire Chiefs Association, EMAT, GDEM, the other Councils of Governments, and other state and federal agencies, as appropriate, to improve/sustain regional and statewide mutual aid. Ongoing Objective: Assist with the completion of the Regional Multi-Agency Catastrophic (MAC) Plan. - Assigned to the NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Work in partnership with the Regional Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) Working Group to complete the MAC Plan as defined by the Governor s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM). December ) Collaborate with regional stakeholders to determine guidelines for implementing the Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC). December 2008 Objective: Assist with the planning and implementation with the Regional Mitigation Strategy. - Assigned to the NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Facilitate meetings with the Regional Mitigation Strategic Planning Group. Biannually 2) Work in partnership with the Local Mitigation Strategies (LMS) to obtain FEMA approved plans and implement county mitigation goals and projects. December ) Coordinate with mitigation partners for maintenance of and obtain FEMA approval for each LMS five-year update. February 2014, every five-years thereafter 4) Develop and coordinate hazard mitigation trainings (i.e. action planning, pre and post mitigation grants) and incorporate into the RTEP (see Attachment B). December DFWA UASI STRATEGY

18 ACHIEVE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS GOAL: ACHIEVE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS Objective: Retain authority to coordinate, provide oversight, and assign location of interoperability assets. - Assigned to the Interoperable Communications Governance Committee (Governance Committee) and NCTCOG communications staff Tasks: 1) Monitor the memberships of the existing Operational Working Group and the Technical Working Group to ensure the level of technical expertise in the groups is maintained. Ongoing 2) Coordinate regional interoperable communications initiatives through regular meetings with the Governance Committee and its Operations and Technical Working Groups. Quarterly 3) Coordinate with full time NCTCOG Interoperable Communications Coordinator for equipment purchases, entries into the grant management system, Communications Assets Survey and Mapping (CASM), and assessment/survey completion. Ongoing 4) Utilize the Operations Working Group to review and enhance existing standard operating procedures (SOP). Ongoing 5) Utilize the Technical Working Group to identify new opportunities, technical solutions, technologies, and other regional ideas to improve and enhance the technical level of interoperable communications within the NCT region (potential solutions will be reviewed with the Governance Committee, Operations Working Group, and NCTCOG communications staff). Ongoing Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.1: Expand Regional Collaboration 4.4: Strengthen Information Sharing and Collaboration Capabilities 4.5: Strengthen Interoperable and Operable Communications Capabilities Target Capabilities: Communications; Intelligence and Information Sharing and Dissemination State Objectives: 3.1: Achieve Statewide Radio Interoperability in Texas 3.5: Fully Integrate Homeland Security Training across All Jurisdictions and Disciplines DFWA UASI STRATEGY 17

19 ACHIEVE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS 6) Evaluate interoperable communications capability and solutions through exercises. Annually Objective: Continue to evaluate and update the Baseline Interoperable Communications Equipment Inventory. - Assigned to the Interoperable Communications Governance Committee and NCTCOG communications staff Tasks: 1) Update regional inventory. Biannually 2) Integrate into future Tactical Interoperability Channel Plan (TICP). Annually Objective: Continue to develop and enhance policies and procedures for radio swaps, shared channels, gateways, and shared systems. - Assigned to the Operations Working Group and NCTCOG communications staff Tasks: 1) Utilize existing meetings with the Governance Committee and Technical Working Group to coordinate efforts and obtain consensus. Quarterly 2) Continue to incorporate problem identification and resolutions into future plans as they are developed and procedures are updated. Ongoing Objective: Provide training and regular exercises to address policies, procedures, and technical solutions. - Assigned to the Operations Working Group, Technical Working Group, and NCTCOG communications staff 18 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

20 ACHIEVE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS Tasks: 1) Develop a training program in coordination with the Governance Committee, NCTCOG communications staff, and the staff of the Regional Police Academy regarding the use of interoperable communications equipment and procedures. A calendar of training opportunities will be published and promoted across the UA and incorporated into the RTEP (see Attachment B). June ) Following prescribed guidelines, identify personnel to be trained provided by local, state, federal, and private technical assistance providers as communications unit leaders. April ) Once the curriculum has been developed, select qualified public safety trainers. December ) Conduct training. January ) Evaluation of the training and those involved to incorporate appropriate changes as needed to stay current. June 2009, ongoing thereafter Objective: Collaborate with and leverage other grant funding streams to provide resources and assistance to complete Level IV, or incorporate agencies unable to participate in Level IV, and progress towards standards-based interoperability. - Assigned to the Interoperable Communications Governance Committee, Operations Working Group, Technical Working Group, and NCTCOG communications staff Tasks: 1) Review funding expenditures for the Phase II RCC Consultants Inc. project to determine completion percentage. June ) Based on implementation review, identify additional resources needed to address shortfalls to complete standards-based interoperability. June 2008 DFWA UASI STRATEGY 19

21 ACHIEVE INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS 3) Develop a long-term regional communications planning subcommittee. August ) Collaborate with and leverage other grant funding streams, if available, to develop a regional long-term communications plan utilizing standards-based systems as the operational model. December ) Develop strategy to procure and implement equipment resources necessary to meet standards-based interoperability. March ) Procure equipment necessary to progress towards standards-based interoperability. March 2009 through June ) Review governance and operations structure of the TICP for continuity with standards-based interoperability requirements and develop necessary standardized protocols. June 2010, annually thereafter 8) Evaluate equipment installation for effectiveness and make adjustments for future equipment purchases based on progress towards the long-term communications plan. December 2009, biannually thereafter 20 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

22 ENHANCE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PREPAREDNESS GOAL: ENHANCE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PREPAREDNESS Objective: Maintain and enhance UA public education campaign (i.e. KnoWhat2Do program) (see Attachment B). - Assigned to the Regional Public Education Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Maintain the Regional Public Education Subcommittee staffed by professional public information officers, public health professionals, emergency managers, school district representatives, and other stakeholders as appropriate. Ongoing 2) Collaborate with regional and state disaster education programs to ensure unified message. Ongoing 3) Promote program recognition through various media outlets. March ) Provide educational materials to NCT citizens. Ongoing, initial distribution completed in ) Develop and implement Phase I of youth specific program targeting students and their teachers. August ) Develop Phase II of KnoWhat2Do program materials by retaining subject matter experts to elaborate baseline information developed in Phase I specifically to increase considerations for public health and medical emergencies, special populations, and CCP. May ) Identify corporate sponsors and establish partnerships for program growth and sustainment. October 2008 Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.8: Community Preparedness: Strengthening Planning and Citizen Capabilities Target Capabilities: Community Preparedness and Participation; Volunteer Management and Donations; Emergency Public Safety and Health State Objectives: 1.4: Increase Public Awareness and Reporting of Suspicious Activities Related to Terrorism, with an Emphasis on Those Related to WMD and IED Attacks 3.8: Increase Citizen Participation in Statewide Preparedness Efforts DFWA UASI STRATEGY 21

23 ENHANCE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PREPAREDNESS 8) Continue to monitor and adjust dissemination of program materials to ensure adequate distribution and effective implementation of the program within the NCT region. December 2009 Objective: Establish and sustain Citizen Corps Program (CCP) in the UA. - Assigned to the Regional Citizen Corps Program Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Maintain Regional CCP Subcommittee that will provide networking and information sharing opportunities. Ongoing 2) Publicize CCP utilizing resources including the NCTCOG CCP webpage to promote existing programs, link local CCP, and provide a regional calendar specific to CCP activities and trainings. June 2008, ongoing thereafter 3) Provide links on the CCP webpage to existing KnoWhat2Do and regional public health public education program to enhance citizen preparedness. June ) Provide informational resources such as brochures to citizens at community outreach events (i.e. KnoWhat2Do and regional public health public education program materials for recruitment). Ongoing 5) Conduct regional Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Train-the-Trainer classes to expand the capabilities of CCP in the region. January 2008, annually thereafter 6) Provide technical assistance and marketing for any future state or regional CCP conferences, emergency management conferences, workshops, or symposiums. Ongoing 7) Enhance regional CCP teams through training, exercises, and procurement of necessary equipment. Ongoing 22 DFWA UASI STRATEGY

24 ENHANCE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND PREPAREDNESS Objective: Create a Regional Volunteer and Donations Management Plan. - Assigned to the Regional Direction and Control Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Coordinate meetings with Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) and regional emergency managers. Quarterly 2) Utilize meetings to determine plan, policies, and procedures. June ) Request local jurisdictions to assess volunteer capabilities and resources within their jurisdictions and submit information to subcommittee for inclusion into the plan. June ) Distribute approved plan to local jurisdictions. December 2008 DFWA UASI STRATEGY 23

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26 PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTUCTURE GOAL: PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Objective: Identify and secure critical infrastructure in the region in accordance with the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP). - Assigned to the DFWA Working Group, Regional Direction and Control Subcommittee, NCTCOG staff Tasks: 1) Continue to update critical infrastructure and key resource lists and provide information to the Texas Intelligence Center and the National Asset Database; respond to national data calls. Annually, additionally as requested 2) Conduct vulnerability assessments on critical infrastructures and key resources and use this information when responding to specific threats. Annually 3) Procure necessary equipment to secure and maintain operations at identified critical infrastructure sites. Annually 4) Continue to develop protection plans through the Buffer Zone Protection Program or similar programs in accordance with state and federal guidelines. December ) Implement the Multi-UASI Infrastructure Protection/Risk Management Network (DFWA, Houston, and San Antonio) to include creating a regional database of critical infrastructure utilizing an analytical tool and incorporate information to enable first responders to readily identify these locations and adjust their responses appropriately. February 2010 Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.1: Expand Regional Collaboration 4.3: Implement the National Infrastructure Protection Plan Target Capabilities: Risk Management; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Information Sharing and Dissemination; Critical Resource Logistics and Distribution State Objectives: 2.1: Reduce Vulnerability at Critical Infrastructures and Key Resources in Texas DFWA UASI STRATEGY 25

27 PROTECT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Objective: Build partnerships among federal, state, local and private sector stakeholders to implement an information sharing mechanism for threats and warnings regarding critical infrastructure/key resources (CI/KR). - Assigned to the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Facilitate meetings with identified private sector partners and public safety executives to develop/implement protocols based on best practices for regular dissemination of CI/KR threats and warnings within the UA. December ) Obtain consensus for developed protocols from the DFWA fusion center partners: North Central Texas Fusion System (NCTFS), City of Dallas Metro Operations Support and Analytical Intelligence Center (MOSAIC), City of Fort Worth Intelligence Fusion Center (FWIFC), and City of Arlington Police Department (PD) Intelligence Section. December ) Coordinate with the Regional Exercise Subcommittee to include, in existing exercises, real-time exchange of warning and threat information between the following: NCTFS, MOSAIC, FWIFC, and the City of Arlington PD Intelligence Section, partner agencies, and private sector participants. June DFWA UASI STRATEGY

28 ENHANCE INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING, GATHERING, AND ANALYSIS GOAL: ENHANCE INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING, GATHERING, AND ANALYSIS Objective: Clearly define roles and capabilities of each Fusion Center within the region. - Assigned to the DFWA Executive Committee and the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Establish collaborative relationships with NCTFS, City of Dallas MOSAIC, FWIFC, and City of Arlington PD Intelligence Section participating in fusion system. Ongoing 2) Establish collaborative relationship with the State Intelligence Center, Houston Fusion Center, JTTF, North Central Texas Chapter InfraGard, and other metro fusion systems in Texas as developed. June 2008, ongoing thereafter 3) Develop and execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining collaborative efforts. June 2008 Objective: Develop the City of Dallas MOSAIC for full tactical operation. - Assigned to the City of Dallas in coordination with the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Assess intelligence gathering/sharing capabilities for the cities within Dallas County. August ) Establish secure information architecture and infrastructure. December 2008 Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.1: Expand Regional Collaboration 4.3: Implement the National Infrastructure Protection Plan 4.4: Strengthen Information Sharing and Collaboration Capabilities Target Capabilities: Intelligence and Information Sharing and Dissemination; Intelligence Analysis and Production; Counter-Terror Investigation and Law Enforcement State Objectives: 1.1: Establish a Statewide Criminal Intelligence Capability that Reduces the Threat from Terrorism and Crime 1.2: Ensure a Robust Investigative Capability to Address Terrorism and All Terror-related Matters 3.6: Fully Integrate Homeland Security Exercises across All Jurisdictions and Disciplines, to Include Exercises Related to the National Planning Scenarios, Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis and Hurricane Evacuation DFWA UASI STRATEGY 27

29 ENHANCE INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING, GATHERING, AND ANALYSIS 3) Begin operating as a 24 hour/7 day a week tactical operations center capable of managing emergency events as described in the Texas Homeland Security Regional Response Plan with specific focus on terrorism/crime nexus: intelligence, analysis, operations, investigations, and resource management. December 2008 Objective: Establish Arlington PD Intelligence section liaison. - Assigned to the City of Arlington in coordination with the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Identify section liaison. June ) Implement operational elements of Arlington PD Intelligence Section in conjunction with the NCTFS, MOSAIC, and FWIFC. December 2009 Objective: Establish the City of Fort Worth FWIFC. - Assigned to the City of Fort Worth in coordination with the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Assess intelligence gathering/sharing capabilities for the cities within Tarrant County. August ) Identify best practices for establishing center through coordination with the NCTFS, Arlington PD Intelligence Section, and City of Dallas MOSAIC. August ) Secure physical location of center. December ) Procure all necessary equipment, software systems, and personnel for the FWIFC. June ) Establish secure information architecture and infrastructure. September ) Officially open the FWIFC. December DFWA UASI STRATEGY

30 ENHANCE INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING, GATHERING, AND ANALYSIS 7) Once operational, FWIFC will coordinate with the existing and strategically focused NCTFS, MOSAIC, and the Arlington PD Intelligence Section to provide complete intelligence support. December 2009, ongoing thereafter Objective: Develop data-sharing protocols to include rapid review and dissemination of reports of suspicious activity between the NCTFS, MOSAIC, FWIFC, and Arlington PD Intelligence Section. - Assigned to the DFWA Executive Committee and the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Identify best practices for implementation of information sharing through coordination with the NCTFS, MOSAIC, FWIFC, and Arlington PD Intelligence Section. August ) Include identified practices in protocol draft. December ) Release protocol draft for review by all four regional centers, federal partners, the Texas Fusion Center, and local law enforcement partners. June ) Implement changes and release final standardized protocol for center operations. December 2009 Objective: Develop regional training plan to foster standardized training for all law enforcement officers regarding proper intelligence gathering and instruction to access available system tools through the region s fusion centers and incorporate into the RTEP (see Attachment B). - Assigned to the Regional Fusion Center Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Identify all training needs (from fusion center analysts to patrol officers regarding the coordinated effort of the sharing of data). December ) Utilize free intelligence gathering train-the-trainer opportunities to maximize training in the region including involvement with local police academies. Ongoing DFWA UASI STRATEGY 29

31 ENHANCE INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING, GATHERING, AND ANALYSIS 3) Develop and implement a training curriculum that enables intelligence analysts throughout the region to maintain an all-hazards and/or all-source focus that incorporates research and synthesis capabilities utilizing data from fire, emergency management, public health, intelligence transportation systems, law enforcement and open sources. December ) Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies, the DFWA Working Group, and REPAC to provide patrol officer trainings. December DFWA UASI STRATEGY

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34 ENHANCE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT GOAL: ENHANCE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Objective: Enhance emergency operations management and communications. - Assigned to the Direction and Control Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Continue to assess Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management and communications through quarterly meetings of the Regional Direction and Control Subcommittee. Ongoing 2) Integrate EOC to EOC operations (i.e. functions and responsibilities) through communication, coordination, and exercise with regional emergency managers, disaster district representatives, and other stakeholders. Ongoing 3) Leverage the existing NCTFS capabilities to provide a secure web portal for features including: data sharing, chat, , and planning resources for all EOCs during an event. June ) Develop common operating procedures for communications with and between area EOCs and mobile emergency command vehicles. December ) Develop a geographic information system (GIS) task force within the Direction and Control Subcommittee. July ) Develop geo-spatial based emergency response and incident situational status tools that can be updated from the field and shared with area EOCs. December 2009 Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.1: Expand Regional Collaboration Target Capabilities: Emergency Operations Center Management; Citizen Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place; Mass Care (Sheltering, Feeding, and Related Services), Risk Management State Objectives: 3.5: : Fully Integrate Homeland Security Trainings across All Jurisdictions and Disciplines 3.6: Fully Integrate Homeland Security Exercises across All Jurisdictions and Disciplines, to Include Exercises Related to the National Planning Scenarios, Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis, and Hurricane Evacuation DFWA UASI STRATEGY 33

35 ENHANCE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 7) Implement procedures, MOUs, and plans to support mobilization of shelters, regional reception centers, Resource Staging Centers, Regional Medical Operation Centers tools and assets (i.e. hospital resource availability), and isolation/quarantine during large scale evacuations or mass casualty incidents. June ) Utilize and evaluate existing video teleconferencing (VTC) system implemented in 50 EOCs throughout the region. Ongoing 9) Implement regional VTC server to support existing system allowing the state supported VTC server to function as a redundant system. June ) Distribute and implement designated incident management software throughout the DFWA Urban Area and consider expanding to other jurisdictions within the NCT region as appropriate. December ) Continue to evaluate alternate software solutions and systems that facilitate information sharing and decision making during regional crisis. Ongoing 12) Coordinate existing NCT Regional Emergency Managers (REM) group meetings and provide UASI updates. Quarterly 13) Evaluate EOC management through disaster exercises. Annually 14) Build and maintain EOC management skills for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) events through multi-disciplinary/multijurisdictional training and exercises to include an Enhanced Unified Command class with National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center. June DFWA UASI STRATEGY

36 ENHANCE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 15) Develop a standardized, local exercise system which includes adaptable scenarios to provide specific challenges for city management, EOC staff, and responders to be shared regionally and incorporated into the RTEP (see Attachment B). June 2010 Objective: Increase coordination of ITS information between transportation, emergency management, and state and federal agencies. - Assigned to the Direction and Control Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Integrate EOCs with transportation agencies to improve communication and information sharing links. December2009 2) Develop procedures and plans for coordinating with the State to utilize smart signs for communication and ITS cameras for monitoring emergency action including but not limited to evacuation. December ) Utilize identified hot points in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ITS fiber grid that allow wireless access and exchange of information between the ITS grid and existing fiber networks in order to effectively incorporate ITS data access into UA EOCs. December ) Cultivate existing partnerships with transportation stakeholders and pursue additional transportation security-related grants to leverage existing ITS infrastructure for use in DHS goals. Ongoing 5) Coordinate ITS data sharing with regional fusion centers to increase risk management capabilities. December 2010 DFWA UASI STRATEGY 35

37 ENHANCE EARLY WARNING AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS GOAL: ENHANCE EARLY WARNING AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS Objective: Evaluate and enhance the capability for early warning and notification systems within the region. - Assigned to the Direction and Control Subcommittee Tasks: 1) Utilize existing meetings to collaborate through the Regional Direction and Control Subcommittee for improved early warning capabilities and to coordinate future system purchases. Quarterly 2) Evaluate existing and future early warning and notification systems by researching best practices. June 2008 (baseline), ongoing thereafter 3) Coordinate with Fusion Center Subcommittee and Medical and Mass Prophylaxis Subcommittee partners to develop information dissemination protocols through notifications and warnings. December 2008 Key Linkages: National Priorities: 4.1: Expand Regional Collaboration Target Capabilities: Information Gathering and Recognition of Indicators and Warning; Emergency Public Information and Warning State Objectives: 3.9: Maintain Effective Ways to Alert Local Leaders and the Public about All Hazards in their Communities 36 DFWA UASI STRATEGY