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Emergency Support Function (ESF) Quicksheets
ESF 1
Transportation
ESF 2
Communications
& Alerting
ESF 4
Fire Fighting
ESF 5
Emergency
Management
ESF 6
Mass Care, Housing
& Human Services
ESF 3
Public Works &
Engineering
ESF 8
Health & Medical
ESF 10
Hazardous
Materials
ESF 12
Energy
ESF 11
Agriculture,
Cultural & Natural
Resources
ESF 7
Resource Support
ESF 9
Search & Rescue
ESF 13
Law Enforcement
ESF 17
Cybersecurity
ESF 18
Business &
Industry
ESF 16
Military Support
ESF 15
Public Information
ESF 14
Volunteer
Management
ESF 1 - Transportation The purpose of ESF 1 is to coordinate cooperation across state agencies regarding transportation needs, issues and activities before, during and after a disaster, emergency, or planned event in the State. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
- NH Department of Safety, Divisions of State Police (NHSP)
- NH Pease Development Authority (PDA), Division of Ports and Harbors
- US Coast Guard (USCG) Prevention/Preparedness
- Establish and maintain liaison with the Federal and border state transportation officials.
- Maintain notification systems to support emer- gency/disaster response. These systems should address evacuation orders, bridge and road closures, suspension of State construction or maintenance operations, contra-flow and the suspension of State tolls, as appropriate. Response
- Provide information and status on lines of trans- portation to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Evaluate and respond to ESF 1 mission/task requests, including (but not limited to) establish- ment of evacuation routes, staging areas, and other potential resource requirements. Consult with associated ESFs regarding support that may be required from ESF 1.
- In coordination with other ESFs and local enti- ties, assess, identify, establish and/or maintain:
- Transportation routes for evacuation and surge of populations.
- Transportation routes from staging areas, reception areas, shelters, or other facilities needed because of the incident.
- Routing for special equipment, removal of human and/or animal remains or other spe- cial needs that may occur prior to, during or after an incident.
- Respond to all requests for Temporary Flight Re- strictions according to established procedures.
- Establish operational needs for restoration of transportation services during an emergency. Consult with developed plans (or begin develop- ment of plans) for the distribution/assignment of specialized equipment and personnel. Recovery
- Assist with the coordination of the repair and restoration of transportation infrastructure.
- Maintain information and status on lines of transportation to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. Mitigation
- Identify potential emergency transportation issues and collaborate to develop or recommend plans, protocols, procedures, and policies to prevent or mitigate their effects. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE:
The purpose of ESF 3 is to utilize resources (i.e., human, technical, equipment, facility, materials, supplies) of member agencies to provide technical expertise, evaluation, engineering services, contracting for emergency repair of dams, drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, potable water, emergency power, public real estate, and debris management to assist the State in meeting its goals related to lifesaving and life-sustaining actions, damage mitiga- tion, and recovery activities before, during and after an emergency/disaster event. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH Department of Environmental Services (DES)
- NH Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
- NH Department of Agriculture, Market and Foods (DAMF)
- NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
- NH Department of Safety (DOS), Division of Fire Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (FMO) Prevention/Preparedness
- Establish and maintain liaison with the Federal and border state public works and engineering officials.
- In coordination with NHAEERTF, organize and train a support unit of structural engineers to support operations of the DOS Division of Fire Safety in post disaster building evaluations.
- Coordinate training for building inspectors, local government engineers, and other interested persons required to make rapid evaluations and decisions regarding continued use and occupancy of damaged buildings. Response
- Evaluate and respond to ESF 3 mission/task requests including providing available resources for repair/ service, refueling, parking, storage and staging facilities, mapping and global location capabilities, equipment and personnel for fulfilling ESF missions.
- Assess water and sewer service restoration, potable water supply, solid waste disposal, and engineering requirements as soon as possible. - In coordination with local entities, establish priorities to repair damaged water/sewer systems and coordinate the provision of temporary, alternate or interim sources of emergency power and water/sewer services. - Coordinate debris removal, reduction, and disposal operations for the State and provide technical assistance to local governments in accordance with the NH Debris Management Plan. - Coordinate with ESF 11 – Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources for advice and assistance regarding disposal of debris containing or consisting of animal carcasses. - Coordinate assistance to include personnel, equipment, and technical expertise necessary to assess damage resulting from an emergency or disaster to State and/or local facilities and property. - Assess the status of dams that may be threatened or compromised through damage by natural or human- caused events. - Provide for temporary construction of emergency routes necessary for passage of emergency response personnel, construction of firebreaks, etc. as requested.
- Facilitate expedited permitting for repair/demolition work to be performed.
- Coordinate with ESF 12 regarding restoration of electrical power for critical infrastructure and essential buildings.
- Coordinate with ESF 10 for assistance with disposal of contaminated environmental media (e.g., vegetation, soils, etc.), hazardous materials (TSCA - could be recycled, reused or recovered after the event) and hazardous wastes (RCRA). Recovery
- Maintain information and status on public and private systems, including water supply, wastewater treatment and debris removal to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. Mitigation
- Identify potential hazard impacts to public works and engineering infrastructure and collaborate to develop or recommend hazard mitigation plans, protocols, procedures, projects and/or policies to prevent or mitigate their effects. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 3 - Public Works & Engineering - NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) - NH Public Utilities Commission (PUC) - NH Public Works Mutual Aid (PWMA) - US Army Corps of Engineering (USACE)
The purpose of ESF 4 is to coordinate and mobilize fire, rescue and emergency services resources, personnel and equipment to detect and suppress urban, rural, wildland fires, and other fire protection issues when local resources have been or are expected to become overwhelmed. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR), Division of Forests and Lands (DFL) Prevention/Preparedness
- Establish and maintain liaisons with the federal and border state firefighting officials
- Maintain a system to recognize credentials of associated agencies/personnel.
- Develop and maintain a database of location and contact information for personnel and resources relative to firefighting response. (NH Statewide Fire and All Hazards Mobilization Plan). Response
- Provide information and status on firefighting efforts to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Evaluate and respond to ESF 4 mission/task requests, including providing available resourc- es, equipment, and personnel for fulfilling ESF missions. Maintain situational awareness of resources committed to an incident.
- Support fire investigations and inspections, as requested.
- Mobilize and pre-position response resources, when it is apparent that state firefighting re- sources will be required.
- Monitor forested areas for signs of wildland fires, as needed.
- During periods of high fire danger, coordinate re- sources to support fire patrols and surveillance of forested areas. Recovery
- Maintain information and status of firefighting activities to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Gover- nor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 4 - Fire Fighting * FMO is the lead agency for ESF 4, but it is recognized that the DNCR has significant responsibility, expertise, and resources for wildland fire incidents. Upon consultation with FMO, the DNCR may assume the responsibilities of the lead agency.
The purpose of ESF is to organize mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing, and human services-related support and assistance to local jurisdictions in the event local needs exceed available resources during and after an emergency. SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- American Red Cross (ARC)
- NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food (DAMF)
- NH Department of Justice (DOJ)
- NH Governor’s Commission on Disability (GCD)
- Regional Public Health Networks (PHN) Prevention/Preparedness
- Release information on individual, family, domestic pet and/or service animal preparedness and disaster planning.
- Identify disaster sheltering facilities and the provision of life-sustaining services in a safe, sanitary, and secure environment.
- Identify and establish applicable MOUs/MOAs/ LOAs with feeding and water services organizations/ vendors that can procure, prepare, and distribute a variety of food and water to an affected population.
- Identify and establish resources for mass evacuee support e.g., temporary shelter at points of embarka- tion and debarkation, feeding, water, etc.
- Identify and establish resources and support services that persons with disabilities and other access and functional needs may utilize to maintain indepen- dence while receiving mass care, housing, and hu- man services activities, including sheltering, feeding, and distribution of emergency supplies.
- Identify the needs to support individuals with house- hold pets and service animals during evacuation, rescue, and disaster shelter activities, reunification, and coordinate veterinary care. Response
- Coordinate resources to support shelter operations for individuals and households displaced by disas- ters. This should also include support to survivors sheltering in place and in ESF 8 alternate care sites.
- Ensure staffing and supplies are adequate for identified shelter operations, including resources to support individuals with access and functional needs.
- Maintain and update the WebEOC shelter board. Provide the SEOC with a listing of shelter status, occu- pancy levels, unmet needs, and shelter conditions a minimum of once per operational period.
- Coordinate with ESF 8 to provide resources to sup- port medical and mental health services at shelters, as needed.
- Provide systems and mechanisms to allow individuals that are separated to contact one another. Facilitate the reunification of children separated from their parent(s)/legal guardian(s), as well as adults separat- ed from their families, due to disaster.
- Provide mass care services and tracking the move- ment of evacuees, their household pets, service animals, and medical equipment.
- Coordinate with animal support services/organiza- tions for the rescue, transportation, shelter, reunifi- cation, care, and essential needs of household pets and service animals during response operations to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Provide communication assistance and language access to diverse populations impacted by disaster. Recovery
- Coordinate to identify long-term housing needs of im- pacted populations who cannot return to their normal living arrangements because of disaster damage and impacts.
- Maintain information and status on mass care, housing, and human services to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Assess need for ongoing reunification operations of affected displaced population across vast geography, reunification/identification of unclaimed fatalities, reunification of unaccompanied minors/adults with cognitive/intellectual disabilities, missing children/ adults with cognitive/intellectual disabilities.
- Transition individual cases to local agencies, when the situation becomes stable and communications are restored.
- Identify and resolve barriers to returning evacuees back to their communities. Mitigation
- Identify mass care, housing, and human services hazards and vulnerabilities and collaborate to devel- op or recommend plans, protocols, procedures, and policies to prevent or mitigate their impact. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 6 - Mass Care, Housing & Human Services LEAD AGENCY:
The purpose of ESF 7 is to provide logistical and resource support to state and local entities involved in state emergency response and recovery efforts that affects the State of New Hampshire. SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- All Other State Agencies Prevention/Preparedness
- Maintain situational awareness through coordi- nation with ESF 7 support agencies, for current inventories of available resources.
- Maintain personnel, listings and resource contacts in a state of readiness appropriate to existing and anticipated emergency conditions.
- Maintain inventory and availability of all state- owned facilities that may be utilized in an emergency.
- Ensure standard procurement and reimbursing procedures are followed. Establish and maintain contracts where necessary. Response
- Provide information and status of resources and contracts to SEOC Logistics via WebEOC.
- Evaluate and fulfill resource support requests for threatened/impacted area. Coordinate requests with SEOC Logistics Chief.
- Anticipate impact and assess initial reports to identify potential resource needs.
- Maintain a tracking system for all acquired re- sources, including management reports.
- Implement or develop state contracts to meet emergency needs, as required.
- Coordinate movement of equipment and person- nel with ESF 1.
- Coordinate the location and use of storage sites as staging areas for the deployment of person- nel, assets, and materials (including food, equip- ment, medical supplies, etc.) into the affected area.
- Coordinate federal contracts and resource sup- port as required or needed. Recovery
- Maintain and disseminate information and sta- tus of resources and contracts to SEOC Logistics via WebEOC. Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Gover- nor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 7 - Resource Support LEAD AGENCY:
The purpose of ESF 9 is to provide a framework for coordination and cooperation across state agencies and response partner organizations to support and assist local jurisdictions in technical and non-technical search and rescue operations before, during, and after a disaster or emergency in the State of New Hampshire when needs exceed available local resources or capabilities. Operations may include searches for missing persons, aircraft and/or marine vessels, extrication of victims from confined spaces, and immediate medical support of located victims. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (FMO)
- NH Department of Transportation (DOT)
- NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
- NH National Guard (NHNG)
- US Coast Guard (USCG)
- Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Prevention/Preparedness
- Establish and maintain liaison with the Federal and border state SAR officials.
- Develop and maintain internal agency search and rescue plans, procedures, resource directories, and emergency contact lists to support ESF 9 activities.
- Maintain current inventories of search and rescue facilities, equipment, and materials and supplies by agency and type to ensure a timely response.
- Maintain a system to recognize credentials of associated agencies/personnel.
- Assist local governments in training of personnel and rescue organizations for SAR operations. Response
- Provide information and status on SAR efforts to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. - Evaluate and respond to ESF 9 mission/task requests including providing available resources equipment and personnel for fulfilling ESF mis- sions. Maintain situational awareness of resourc- es committed to an incident. - Coordinate available data on buildings, structures and other related risks associated with the work of ESF 3 if the incident involves structural issues and ESF 4 if the incident involves wildfire or struc- tural fires. - Coordinate air support assets to support search and rescue operations. - Provide monitoring for contaminated areas and consult with appropriate support agencies to pro- vide access and egress search and rescue control to contaminated areas. - Coordinate with the Logistics Section for the loca- tion and use of storage sites as staging areas for the deployment of personnel, assets and materi- als (including food, equipment, medical supplies, etc.) into the affected area.
- Establish communications with appropriate field personnel to coordinate resources to support response efforts and gain situational awareness.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of search and res- cue priorities and strategies to ensure adequate resources to support critical search and rescue operational needs with a priority on life safety. Recovery
- Maintain information and status of SAR activities to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Gover- nor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 9 - Search & Rescue *NHFG is the Lead Agency for ESF 9, but it is recognized that in cases requiring urban search and rescue activities, the FMO has significant responsibility, expertise and resources. Upon consultation with NHFG, the FMO may assume the responsibilities of the Lead Agency. *
The purpose of ESF 10 is to coordinate state level support and response to the control and containment of an actual or potential oil or hazardous materials release when local resources have been or are expected to become overwhelmed and, when applicable, to coordinate with Federal resources requested to assist in the State’s response activities. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH Department of Environmental Services (DES)
- NH Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Public Health (DPHS)
- NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (DAMF)
- NH National Guard, Civil Support Team (CST)
- NH Department of Fish and Game (NHFG)
- University of New Hampshire (UNH)
- US Coast Guard (USCG) Prevention/Preparedness
- Prepare an inventory of existing threats using Superfund Amendments and Re-Authorization Act (SARA) Title III, Tier II information.
- Develop procedures for identification, control, and clean-up of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a system to recognize credentials of associated agencies/personnel.
- Maintain a listing of private contractors capable of performing emergency and/or remedial actions associated with a hazardous materials incident.
- Collect and utilize licensing, permitting, monitor- ing, and/or transportation information from the appropriate local, State, or Federal agencies and/ or private organizations to facilitate emergency response. Response
- Provide information and status on HazMat efforts to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Evaluate and respond to ESF 10 mission/task requests including providing available resources equipment and personnel for fulfilling ESF mis- sions. Maintain situational awareness of resources committed to an incident.
- Assess the situation, as requested, to include: •Nature, amount and location of real or poten- tial releases of hazardous materials. •Exposure pathways to humans and the envi- ronment. •Probably direction and time of travel of the materials. •Potential impact upon human health, welfare, safety and the environment. •Types, availability, and location of response resources. •Technical support, and hazmat and cleanup services needed. •Priorities for protecting human health, safety, welfare, resources, environment.
- Provide personal protective equipment recommen- dations, as the incident requires.
- Coordinate monitoring efforts to determine the ex- tent of the contaminated area(s) and consult with appropriate support agencies to provide access and egress control to contaminated areas.
- Coordinate decontamination activities with appro- priate local, State, and Federal agencies.
- Coordinate with appropriate local, State, and Federal agencies to ensure the proper disposal of wastes associated with hazardous materials incidents; and assist in monitoring or tracking such shipments to appropriate disposal facilities.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of priorities and strategies to ensure adequate resources to sup- port HazMat operational needs with a priority on life safety. Recovery
- Maintain information and status of hazardous ma- terial activities to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Governor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-de- velopment activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials *FMO is the Lead Agency for ESF 10, but it is recognized that DES has significant responsibility, expertise, and resources with oil-related incidents. Upon consultation with FMO, the DES may assume the responsibilities of the lead agency. *
Emergency Support Function 12 – Energy (ESF 12) provides a coordinated response in the restoration of energy services, support emergency response and recovery efforts, and normalize community functions in a disaster area. Support includes, but is not limited to, assessing energy and non-energy utility system damages as well as supplies and requirements to restore such systems; obtaining information on deliverable fuels, supplies and infrastructure; assisting local governments and the State in assessing emergency power needs and priorities and providing emergency information, education and conservation guidance to the general public concerning energy and utility services. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI)
- NextEra, Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant (SS)
- Independent System Operator - New England (ISO-NE)
- NH Energy Providers Prevention/Preparedness
- Develop and maintain internal agency operational plans and procedures, resource directories, and emergency contact lists to support ESF 12 activi- ties.
- Maintain a system to recognize credentials of associated agencies/personnel.
- Maintain recordas reflecting local or mutual aid capabilities. Response
- Analyze affected areas to determine operational priorities and emergency repair procedures with utility field personnel.
- Provide information and status on utilities to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Coordinate with the electric and natural gas utili- ties operating in the State to ensure the integrity of power supply systems are maintained during emergency situations and any damages incurred are repaired and services restored in an efficient and expedient manner afterward.
- Monitor and coordinate the availability of elec- tric utility generating capacity and reserves, the availability and supply of natural gas, supply and transportation of generation and transportation fu- els, and coordination of emergency power supply, excluding portable generators.
- Monitor and coordinate the restoration of electric and natural gas services for normal community functioning.
- Coordinate with utility representatives to deter- mine emergency response and recovery needs.
- Coordinate with ESF 6 and local EOCs to identify emergency shelter power restoration status/needs and coordinate with ESF 12 support agencies and other ESFs with assistance in providing resources for emergency power generation.
- Coordinate with utilities on the provision of tem- porary, alternate, or interim sources of emergency fuel, and power for impacted populations.
- Assessing the situation, as requested, to include:
- Impact of incident upon energy system damag- es and requirements for restoration;
- Energy supply and demand;
- Response and recovery needs of impacted systems;
- Plans to assist federal, state, local and private sector officials in establishment of priorities to repair damage to infrastructure; and,
- Restoration priorities and schedules estab- lished.
- Support appropriate investigations and inspec- tions, as needed. Recovery
- Maintain information and status on the restoration of electric and natural gas services for normal community functioning to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Continue to monitor restoration operations until reliable services have been restored
- Continue to provide energy emergency information, education and conservation guidance to the public in coordination with the ESF 15 Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Governor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-de- velopment activities.
- Identify potential emergency energy issues and collaborate to develop or recommend hazard miti- gation plans, protocols, procedures, projects and/ or policies to prevent or mitigate their effects. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 12 - Energy
The purpose of ESF 13 is to provide for coordination and use of law enforcement personnel and equipment in an emergency or disaster for general law enforcement. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES: Prevention/Preparedness
- Conduct public education and outreach to the general public on law enforcement, public safety and security issues.
- Identify agencies, organizations, and individuals capable of providing law enforcement support services and associated resource inventories.
- Maintain a system to recognize credentials of associated agencies/personnel. Response
- Verify inventories of available statewide law enforcement and security resources, including personnel as needed, and provide a summary listing to the SEOC Operations Section.
- Evaluate and respond to ESF 13 mission/task requests including providing available resourc- es equipment and personnel for fulfilling ESF missions. Maintain situational awareness of resources committed to an incident.
- Use existing law enforcement mutual aid struc- tures to coordinate with other state and local agencies and other ESFs in the commitment or law enforcement/security resources from out- side the affected area(s).
- Assist local law enforcement in patrolling evacuated areas, including safeguarding critical facilities, and control access to the disaster area as requested through ESF 13.
- Assist local law enforcement in conducting investigations as requested and as coordinated through ESF 13.
- Assist local law enforcement agencies in law enforcement operations as coordinated through ESF 13.
- Provide security for the SEOC, other emergency facilities, and response personnel, as requested. Recovery
- Maintain information and status of law enforce- ment activities to SEOC Operations via WebEOC.
- Continue those operations necessary to protect people and property.
- Assist with security of recovery personnel as necessary.
- Assist in reconstitution of law enforcement agen- cies as necessary.
- Assist in facilitating reentry of evacuees. Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Gover- nor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 13 - Law Enforcement
- NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)
- NH Department of Safety, Information and Analysis Center (NHIAC)
- NH Department of Fish and Game (NHFG)
- NH Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal (FMO)
- Other Law Enforcement Agencies, such as County Sheriffs, Department of Corrections, Department of Justice, and Liquor Commission, etc.
Emergency Support Function 15 - Public Information (ESF 15) provides a framework for coordination and collaboration with appropriate, Federal, state and local agencies regarding public information needs, issues, and activities before, during, and after a disaster or emergency in the State to ensure the delivery of timely, accurate, and accessible public messages. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH 211
- All other State ESF and Support Agencies Prevention/Preparedness
- Develop a public information program to educate the public regarding the effects of common, emergency, and disaster situations.
- Develop procedures to organize and operate the SEOC media briefing area and/or a JIC.
- Develop and maintain social media engagement procedures for ESF’s during activations of the SEOC.
- Encourage the public to develop disaster plans and kits.
- Provide training and materials for public inquiry lines, including methods for collecting and docu- menting calls received and appropriate response.
- Maintain a current list of media contacts.
- Implement a comprehensive public information program to include news conferences, news releases, fact sheets for media and local organi- zations, updates for websites and social media accounts, and outreach to those with access and functional needs. Response
- Provide information and status on public informa- tion to SEOC Manager via WebEOC. Obtain status reports, and keep the SEOC informed of progress of assigned tasks.
- Evaluate and respond to ESF 15 mission/task requests including providing available resources, equipment, and personnel for fulfilling ESF mis- sions. Maintain situational awareness of resourc- es committed to an incident.
- Provide EAS messages and news releases in common language and terminology to inform the public. Coordinate with established hotline systems.
- Provide emergency information to the public to ensure public safety and health through a wide variety of methods.
- Coordinate with news media regarding emergen- cy operations and to disseminate emergency information to the public.
- Execute a multi-agency/jurisdiction coordinated public information program.
- Supplement local emergency management public information operations, as necessary.
- Gather incident related information through di- rect communications links with operational units in the field and/or their appropriate coordinating entities.
- Assess priorities and strategies to meet the most critical public information needs.
- Monitor social media activity and media coverage of the incident and verify accuracy and consisten- cy of information by consulting SEOC sources.
- Coordinate news conferences
- Coordinate with 211 to manage requests from the public for disaster related information. Recovery
- Continue public information activities to include updating the public on recovery efforts.
- Ensure emergency information concerning safety and disaster assistance is provided to the public in coordination with each ESF utilizing available communications channels. Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Gover- nor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 15 - Public Information
The purpose of ESF 16 is to provide a framework for coordination of military support to civil authorities throughout New Hampshire in times of a major emergency or catastrophic disaster. LEAD AGENCY: Prevention/Preparedness
- Develop plans for the rapid alert, notification, and assembly of units to be called to SAD/ Title
- Initial notification to the NH force will be conducted by the NH JOC and/or Pease Com- mand Post.
- Develop plans to provide support as required for Quick Reaction Force (QRF).
- Ensure ESF 16 staff is trained on the NH State Emergency Operations Plan, JOC SOP, and MAC and LNO plans and procedures.
- Synchronize bilateral training with SEOC and other State agencies.
- Ensure procedures are in place to document costs for any potential reimbursement. The SAD cost estimate process must be documented in the NH-JOC SOP. - 12th Civil Support Team will continue to train with NH First Responders and participate in EM training exercises. The 12th CST is the NHNGs primary point of contact for New Hampshire’s Radiological Emergency Plan, (REP). Response - Provide information and status on National Guard efforts to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. - Evaluate and respond to ESF 16 mission/task requests including providing available resourc- es equipment and personnel for fulfilling ESF missions. Maintain situational awareness of resources committed to an incident. - Coordinate valid mission tasks in support of current operations and general state operations and coordinate mission requests in support of ESF 5. - Coordinate with the NHNG JOC/JTF to identify and obtain required assets to efficiently accom- plish the mission. - 12th CST is prepared to respond immediately to a validated request from the Governor, HSEM, ESF-5, or a local Incident Commander. Recovery - Maintain information and status of military re- sources to SEOC Operations via WebEOC. Mitigation - Support requests and directives from the Gover- nor and/or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 16 - Military Support
The purpose of ESF 18 – Business and Industry is to provide a framework for coordination and cooperation among public and private sector partners before, during and after disasters, emergencies or planned events in New Hampshire. Close collaboration between public and private sector partners throughout all phases of emergency management improves community resilience and ensures effective use of resources during emergencies. LEAD AGENCY: SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- NH Employment Security (NHES)
- NH Department of Labor (DOL)
- Secretary of State
- Insurance Department Prevention/Preparedness Actions
- Cooperate with federal and State entities and continue to support sharing of information about physical and cyber threats, vulnerabilities, incidents, potential protective mea- sures, and best practices.
- Develop strategies in coordination with HSEM to incorporate private sector/business into ESF 18.
- Maintain a system to recognize credentials of associated agencies/personnel.
- Assist SEOC planners with protection, response, restoration and recovery priorities, and plans for such private sector critical lifelines as: a. Health and medical b. Food processing, distribution, and sale c. Electrical power generation and distribution d. Communications e. Transportation f. Banking g. Insurance h. Fuel i. Building trades industry/forest products j. Large building supply retailers k. Hospitality and related service businesses l. Light and heavy manufacturing and distribution Response
- Gather situational awareness and provide information on impacts, key events, status of response actions, and the like, in particular: - Status of businesses (open, closed, damaged, etc.) in and around impacted area. - Status of key commodities at stores (and in transit) in and around impacted area. - Status and needs of survivors and communities as reported by the private sector. - Significant issues that businesses are facing, particu- larly those for which the public sector can facilitate or expedite solutions, in particular issues relating to crit- ical infrastructure or disruption to commodity supply chains.
- Assist, receive reports, and analyze private sector damage assessment information, e.g., insurance industry reports.
- Provide broad assessments of visitor volume in impacted destination sites.
- Coordinate with Insurance Department for credentialing of adjusters.
- Monitor and report on business/industry specific response, recovery, and restoration teams.
- Assist SEOC planners with developing protection and re- sponse priorities and plans for private sector critical lifelines and other economic/business sectors.
- Facilitate information sharing between government entities and private sector partners.
- Provide referrals to ESF 14 for offers of volunteers or need for volunteer assistance. Recovery
- Coordinate with Insurance Department who will monitor the deployment/activities of insurance claims adjusters.
- In coordination with State and Federal government, NH Insurance Association and the NH Insurance Department, assist in identifying and documenting economic and insur- ance impacts and losses.
- In case of a Small Business Administration (SBA) eligible di- saster, assist in communicating eligibility criteria to affected businesses.
- Assist SEOC planners with restoration and recovery priori- ties and plans for private sector critical lifelines and other economic and business sectors.
- Coordinate with business community needing assistance, as well as the business community who can donate sup- port.
- As requested, and as information is available, provide reports on impacts to affected businesses.
- Conduct business registration for post-disaster reentry as requested Mitigation
- Support requests and directives from the Governor and/ or FEMA concerning mitigation and/or re-development activities.
- Promote business continuity planning for private sector businesses to increase resilience and lessen the impacts of future emergencies. SUMMARY OF ESF ACTIONS: PURPOSE: ESF 18 - Business & Industry - NH Business and Industry Association - Private Sector Companies NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
ESF Emergency Support Functions
ESF 1 - Transportation ESF 2 - Communications & Alerting ESF 3 - Public Works & Engineering ESF 4 - Fire Fighting ESF 5 - Emergency Management ESF 6 - Mass Care, Housing & Human Services ESF 7 - Resource Support ESF 8 - Health & Medical ESF 9 - Search & Rescue ESF 12 - Energy ESF 11 - ESF 10 - Hazardous Materials ESF 13 - Law Enforcement ESF 14 - Volunteer Management ESF 15 - Public Information ESF 16 - Military Support ESF 17 - Cybersecurity ESF 18 - Business & Industry Agriculture, Cultural & Natural Resources DOS-DESC
Agriculture,
Markets & Food
DOT DOS-FMO DOT
Public Utilitites
Commission
DOS-FMO DOS-State Police DOS-HSEM Granite United Way DHHS DOS-HSEM
Administrative
Services NHNG DHHS DoIT Fish & Game DBEA
ESF Title Lead ESF Title Lead
