Breakout Topics The emac process

Breakout Topics

• The EMAC Process

• Key Players
• REQ-A Action Cycle

• Operational Components

• Coordinating Elements

• Operational Response

• Operations Level Framework

• Questions

• The EMAC Process

Executing EMAC (Simplified)

• Operations

• Components

National Coordination Group

• The NCG is the operational arm of EMAC

• Activates EMAC Operations on Short Notice

• Provides Oversight of EMAC Disaster Response Operations

• Collateral Responsibility of the Chair of the Executive Task Force

National Coordination Group Support Team

• Support Teams are pre-identified and on-call to support the NCG Staff

• Teams are comprised of trained A-Team personnel from unaffected states

• The NCG Support Team is activated by the NCG to support the NCG Staff

• States providing Support Staff personnel are reimbursed by NEMA with funds provided through DHS/FEMA

National Coordinating Team

• FEMA Requests, Deploys at the Discretion of EMAC Chair and NEMA

• Integrated with Emergency Support Functions in FEMA National Response Coordination Center (NRCC)

• Does not acquire resources unless directed by NCG

• Interfaces with Regional Coordinating Teams, A-Teams, National Coordination Group, and NEMA

• Prepares National Sit Rep of All EMAC Activities

• Typically Includes a National Guard Bureau Liaison

• Reimbursed by FEMA

Regional Coordinating Team

• FEMA Requests, Deploys at the Discretion of ETF Chair and NEMA

• Operates from FEMA Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC)

• Interfaces with National Coordinating Team and A-Teams in impacted States in the region

• Does not acquire resources unless directed by the NCG

• Compiles Information & Prepares SITREPS on EMAC Activities in Region

• Reimbursed by FEMA

The EMAC A-Team

• EMAC boots on the ground

• Deploys at Request of Affected State

• Operates from Affected State’s EOC or other Command and Control location

• Coordinates resource requests on behalf of the Affected State

• Serves as Liaison Between Affected State and other EMAC member States

• Operational Response

EMAC IN ACTION!

• “Stuff” happens!

• Governor declares State of Emergency

• State overwhelmed – help needed!

• Authorized Representative activates EMAC

• National Coordination Group is notified

• Coordinating teams deployed

• Resource's are requested

• Member States respond to requests

• Resources flow to the impacted state

• - EMAC Operational Framework set in place -

ANY QUESTIONS ?