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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 6, 1987
MEMORANDUM FOR WILLIAM R. GRAHAM
THROUGH:
THOMAS P. RONA R
FROM:
JACK WOOD u
SUBJECT:
National Plan for Telecommunications Support in
Non Wartime Emergencies (Decision Memorandum)
REQUIREMENT FOR DECISION: The NCS has forwarded the National
Plan (TAB A) to you for approval.
BACKGROUND: This National Plan supersedes an older version that
predates E.O 12472 and incorporates the changes in responsibil-
ities as specified in that E.O.
Our office has worked closely with the NCS in developing this
plan.
The plan was briefed at the last two JTRB meetings. All JTRB
members have concurred.
Your authority to approve and sign this National Plan is derived
from E.O 12472, Section 2,b, (2) which states:
The Director of the Office of Science and
Technology Policy shall provide information,
guidance and assistance, as appropriate, to
the President and to those Federal departments
and agencies with responsibilities for the
provision, management, or allocation of
telecommunications resources, during those
crisis or emergencies in which the exercise of
the President's war power functions is not
required or permitted by law.
RECOMMENDATION: That you sign the forward to the National Plan
at TAB A.
That you review the plan, particularly the clipped pages. If
you desire, I will arrange a briefing for you covering the major
provisions of the plan.
Approved G
Want a Briefing
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COMMUNICATIONS STATEMS
NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
NATIONAL PLAN
FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SUPPORT IN
NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
JULY 10, 1987
PREPARED BY OFFICE OF THE MANAGER
NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20305-2010
CONTENTS
FOREWARD
Page No.
CONTENTS
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I.
INTRODUCTION
1
A. PURPOSE
1
B. SCOPE
1
C. APPLICABILITY
1
D. AUTHORITY
1
E. REFERENCES
1
F. DEFINITIONS
2
II.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
7
A. GENERAL
7
B. PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED EMERGENCIES AND MAJOR DISASTERS
7
C. EXTRAORDINARY SITUATIONS
8
D. OTHER EMERGENCIES
9
III.
OPERATIONAL PHASES
9
A. PREDEPLOYMENT
9
B. DEPLOYMENT
9
1. EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION
10
2. EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION
12
C. POSTDEPLOYMENT
13
IV.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER
14
A. GENERAL
14
1. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA
14
2. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
14
3. THE FEDERAL COORDINATING OFFICER (FCO)
14
4. THE DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGER (DRM)
15
5. THE MANAGER, NCS
15
6. THE MANAGER, NCC
15
7. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD (JTRB)
15
8. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
16
9. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER
16
10. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
11. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
16
16
12. THE NCS COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER
16
13. THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY SUPPORT (DOMS)
16
14. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
17
15. THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION (NTIA)
16. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS
17
17. THE COMMERCIAL CARRIERS
17
18. AMATEUR RADIO
17
18
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B. PREDEPLOYMENT PHASE - EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER
19
1. THE JTRB
19
2. THE MANAGER, NCS
19
3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA
19
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA
20
5. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER
20
6. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
21
7. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
21
C. DEPLOYMENT PHASE - EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER
22
1. THE JTRB
22
2. THE MANAGER, NCS
22
3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA
22
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA
23
5. THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, FEMA
23
6. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
23
7. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
24
8. THE NCS COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER
24
9. THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
25
10. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS
25
D. POSTDEPLOYMENT PHASE - EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER
26
1. THE MANAGER, NCS
26
2. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA
26
3. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
26
4. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
26
V.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION
27
A. GENERAL
27
1. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA
27
2. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
27
3. THE SENIOR FEMA OFFICIAL (SFO)
27
4. THE MANAGER, NCS
28
5. THE MANAGER, NCC
28
6. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD (JTRB)
28
7. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
28
8. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER
28
9. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
29
10. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
29
11. THE NCS COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER
29
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12. THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY SUPPORT (DOMS)
29
13. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
29
14. THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION (NTIA)
30
15. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS
30
16. THE COMMERCIAL CARRIERS
30
17. AMATEUR RADIO
30
B. PREDELOYMENT PHASE - EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION
31
1. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD
31
2. THE MANAGER, NCS
31
3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA
32
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA
32
5. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
32
6. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER
33
7. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
33
C. DEPLOYMENT PHASE - EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION
34
1. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD
34
2. THE MANAGER, NCS
34
3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA
35
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA
35
5. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR
35
6. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
35
7. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
36
8. THE NCS COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER
37
9. THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
37
10. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS
37
D. POSTDEPLOYMENT PHASE - EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION
39
1. THE MANAGER, NCS
39
2. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA
39
3. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
39
VI.
REPORTS
40
A. GENERAL
40
B. TYPE OF REPORTS
40
VII.
IMPLEMENTATION
45
VIII.
SUPERSESSION
45
iii.
ANNEX A - - DISASTER PLAN SUPPORT MATRIX
ANNEX B - - FEMA CONTACTS
ANNEX C - - GSA CONTACTS
ANNEX D - - OMNCS STAFF CONTACTS
ANNEX E - - DoD PLAN FOR MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
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FOREWORD
This National Plan has been prepared by the Manager,
National Communications System (NCS), in coordination with
the member organizations of the Joint Telecommunications
Resources Board (JTRB). It has been approved and adopted by
the Executive Office of the President as a National Plan.
It serves as a basis for planning and for utilization of
national telecommunication assets and resources in support
of non-wartime emergencies, including those covered by the
Disaster Relief Act of 1974, during Presidentially declared
Emergencies and Major Disasters, or in other Extraordinary
Situations. This plan contains national planning guidance
and operational direction for telecommunications support in
these situations. It is the formal U.S. Government plan
applicable to all Federal Executive departments, agencies,
and organizations in accordance with Executive Order 12472,
"Assignment of National Security and Emergency Preparedness
Telecommunications Functions," April 3, 1984, and other
national policy direction. This plan supersedes the
National Plan for Communications Support in Emergencies and
Major Disasters, dated July 1983. Any changes or
corrections required, or requests for additional copies,
should be forwarded to the Manager, National Communications
System, ATTN: NCS Emergency Preparedness (Operations),
Washington, D.C. 20350-2010.
William R. Graham
William R. Graham
Director, Office of Science and
Technology Policy
Executive Office of the President
Distribution: NCS/NCC List A
NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT IN NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
I.
INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE. This National Plan establishes procedures for planning and
using National telecommunication assets and resources in support of
non-wartime emergencies, including those covered by the Disaster Relief Act of
1974, in Presidentially declared Emergencies and Major Disasters,
Extraordinary Situations, and other emergencies. It establishes
responsibilities, outlines missions, and identifies functions in support of
the Federal official exercising the authorities of PL 93-288, E.O. 12472, or
other applicable authorities. It provides for telecommunications staff
support for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regional Director
(RD), the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), and/or the Senior FEMA Official
(SFO).
B. SCOPE. This plan provides guidance in planning for and providing
telecommunications support for Federal activities involved in non-wartime
emergencies, as provided for in Paragraph E (References). In wartime a
companion plan (classified) will become operable. Distribution of the
companion plan is made on a "need to know" basis.
C. APPLICABILITY. This plan is applicable to all Federal Executive
departments, agencies and organizations.
D. AUTHORITY. The authority for the National Communications System (NCS)
to develop plans to coordinate and manage telecommunications support for FEMA
and other Federal organizations in non-wartime emergencies is derived from
Executive Order 12472, "Assignment of National Security Emergency Preparedness
Telecommunications Functions," April 3, 1984.
E. REFERENCES. In addition to Executive Order 12472, the following
references are applicable:
1. PUBLIC LAW 288, 93rd CONGRESS (PL 93-288), DISASTER RELIEF ACT of
1974, May 22, 1974.
2. Executive Order 11490, Assigning Emergency Preparedness Functions
to Federal Departments and Agencies, October 30, 1969.
3. Executive Order 12148, Federal Emergency Management, July 20, 1979.
4. Title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 64, Appendix A,
Priority System For The Restoration of Common Carrier Provided Intercity
Private Line Services.
5. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES For Joint Telecommunications
Resources Board, July 1985.
6. FEMA/General Services Administration (GSA) Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU), July 28, 1986.
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7. Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FRERP), Federal
Register, Vol. 50, No. 217, November 8, 1985.
8. National Plan for Federal Response to a Catastrophic Earthquake,
October 8, 1986, Final Draft.
9. FEMA MANUAL 8720.1, "GUIDANCE FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
PLANNING", July 1985.
10. FEMA MANUAL, "HEADQUARTERS PLAN FOR EMERGENCY SUPPORT TEAMS",
February 8, 1984 (currently under revision).
11. FEMA INSTRUCTION 9360.1 "NATIONAL NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER",
October 8, 1985.
12. NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PROCEDURES MANUAL, July 1, 1985, as amended by FCC Memorandum and Opinion
Order (CCB-DFD-85-36), released, January 3, 1987.
13. Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. 151 et seg. as amended.
14. Pertinent Department of Defense (DoD) references are contained
in ANNEX E of this plan.
F. DEFINITIONS. The definitions used herein are intended solely for use
within the context of this plan to provide for understanding by all recipients
and users. These definitions do not necessarily apply to general usage,
although some are published in the provisions of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), implementing the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (44 CFR Part
205).
1. AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS - Noncommercial radio communication
by or among amateur radio stations solely with a personal aim and without
pecuniary or business interest.
2. COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS CARRIER Any person or firm engaged as
a carrier for hire, in interstate, intrastate, or foreign communications by
wire or radio.
3. COMMUNICATIONS CARRIER REPRESENTATIVE - That individual
representative of a commercial carrier (s) who has been designated to function
in a liaison capacity with the Emergency Communications Staff.
4. COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY A condition which results or threatens
to result in extensive damage to, or degradation of, vital telecommunication
systems and/or telecommunication facilities in a disaster or Extraordinary
Situation area; and/or, one which creates an unusual Federal demand for
telecommunication services which cannot be satisfied without extraordinary
managment action. This condition includes those situations where the
telecommunication requirements exceed the capabilities existing prior to an
emergency as well as the capabilities remaining after the emergency occurs.
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5. COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY PHASES - The three phases into which a
telecommunications emergency is categorized. They are further defined as
follows:
a. PREDEPLOYMENT PHASE - That period during which planning is
accomplished to establish a telecommunications readiness posture in each of
the ten standard Federal regions which will facilitate the provision of
emergency telecommunications in an orderly, efficient, and timely manner.
b. DEPLOYMENT PHASE - That period when an Emergency, Major
Disaster, or Extraordinary Situation is imminent or declared, or this plan is
implemented in response to any other emergency. Substantial reliance will be
placed upon the utilization of residual commercial telecommunication
facilities and/or available emergency telecommunication assets.
C. POSTDEPLOYMENT PHASE - That period after restoration and
reconstitution of normal telecommunications, and when any additional emergency
telecommunications are no longer required.
6. COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER (CRM) - That person appointed by
the Manager, NCS to assist in resolving claims for telecommunication resources
where telecommunication service vendors are unable to satisfy all
telecommunication service requirements, when there are conflicts among
multiple FECCs, or when the allocation of available resources cannot be fully
accomplished at the field level. The CRM will normally operate from the
National Coordinating Center, but may be deployed to a disaster site upon
request of the FCO or SFO, or at the direction of the JTRB.
7. DISASTER (See Major Disaster)
8. DISASTER AREA - The area designated by FEMA, as a result of a
Presidential declaration of an Emergency or a Major Disaster. Prior to a
declaration, the FEMA Regional Director (RD) may identify a disaster area for
the purpose of mobilizing emergency telecommunications in anticipation of a
Presidential declaration of an Emergency or Major Disaster.
9. DISASTER APPLICATIONS CENTER (DAC) - The temporary center or
centers established in the disaster area at a location convenient to the
affected population to provide a single place at which individuals may receive
information on, and apply for, available assistance.
10. DISASTER FIELD OFFICE (DFO) - The temporary office established in
the disaster area, as close as possible to available telecommunications, from
which the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and FEMA RD/DRM and staff
administer the disaster relief program as defined in Public Law 93-288.
11. DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGER (DRM) - That person appointed to
exercise the authority of the FEMA Regional Director for a particular
Emergency or Major Disaster.
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12. EMERGENCY - As defined by PL 93-288, "Emergency" means any
hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave,
tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm,
drought, fire, explosion, or other catastrophe in any part of the United
States which, in the determination of the President, requires Federal
emergency assistance to supplement State and local efforts to save lives and
protect property, public health and safety, or to avert or lessen the threat
of a disaster.
13. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Those regional telecommunications
specialists of NCS member organizations plus representatives of the commercial
carriers, when required, who assist the Federal Emergency Communications
Coordinator (FECC) or the Federal Emergency Communications Manager (FECM) in
carrying out assigned functions.
14. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT) - The FEMA group composed of a
headquarters element and a regional element, that is deployed to the scene of
an Extraordinary Situation to coordinate the overall Federal response for
which FEMA has been assigned responsibility.
15. EMERGENCY SUPPORT TEAM (EST):
a. For an Extraordinary Situation, an EST is a FEMA Headquarters
group that coordinates program and administrative support to the FEMA Director
and Situation. the SFO during the response and recovery phases of an Extraordinary
b. For a Declared Major Disaster, Emergency Support Teams may be
appointed by the President and deployed to a Major Disaster area to assist the
FCO in carrying out responsibilities pursuant to PL 93-288. Such ESTs will be
composed of personnel detailed from Federal organizations as directed by the
President.
16. EXTRAORDINARY SITUATIONS - Any situation which, in the judgment of
the FEMA Director, has unique national significance and requires coordination
of the Federal presence. The term includes a radiological incident or
disaster, catastrophic hazardous material situation, catastrophic manmade
emergency, a major civil disturbance having national significance, and
response to an incident associated with a special event such as a political,
sports, or entertainment extravaganza.
17. FEDERAL COORDINATING OFFICER (FCO) That person appointed by the
President to coordinate Federal disaster relief efforts with the disaster
organizations. assistance activities of State and local governments and voluntary
18. FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (FECC) That person,
assigned by the General Services Administration (GSA), who functions as the
principal Federal manager for emergency telecommunication requirements in
situations covered by the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law 93-288, when
requested by the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO).
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19. FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (FECM) - That person,
assigned by the General Services Administration (GSA), who functions as the
principal Federal manager for emergency telecommunication requirements in
extraordinary or other emergency situations (excluding PL 93-288) when
requested by the SFO.
20. FEMA NATIONAL NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER (NNOC) - The NNOC is the
24-hour FEMA Network Operations Center responsible for the centralized control
and daily oversight of all FEMA ADP and telecommunication components.
21. FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (FRCM) - That person assigned
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to manage FEMA's
telecommunications assets and to serve as a member of the Emergency
Communications Staff.
22. FIELD COMMAND, DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,
NUCLEAR ACCIDENT COORDINATING CENTER (FCDNA/DOE-JNACC) - The organization
located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico providing a centralized capability for
exchanging and maintaining information concerned with radiological assistance
capabilities at all levels.
23. GSA COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE (GSACR) - That individual
assigned by GSA to function as the GSA representative on the Emergency
Communications Staff thereby allowing the FECC to function entirely in support
of the FCO.
24. JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE BOARD (JTRB) - That organization
established to assist the Director of the Office of Science and Technology
Policy in the exercise of assigned non-wartime emergency telecommunication
functions.
25. MAJOR DISASTER - As defined by PL 93-288, "Major Disaster" means
any hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-driven water, tidal
wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm,
drought, fire, explosion or other catastrophe in any part of the United States
which, in the determination of the President, causes damage of sufficient
severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance, under this act,
above and beyond emergency services by the Federal Government, to supplement
the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, and disaster
relief organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship of suffering
caused thereby.
26. MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE (MCR) - That individual
designated by the appropriate military area command to serve on the Emergency
Communications Staff, to advise on the military capability for providing
telecommunications support in an operational area, and to supervise the
provision of such support. The MCR also coordinates other Federal
telecommunications support to DoD elements, and assists the FECC in
prioritizing a composite list of DoD telecommunication service requirements.
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27. NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (NCS) - That organization
established by Executive Order 12472 to assist the President, National
Security Council, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and
Director of the Office of Management and Budget in: (1) the exercise of their
wartime and non-wartime emergency telecommunication functions, and (2) the
coordination of the planning for and provision of national security emergency
preparedness telecommunications for the Federal government under all
circumstances, including crisis or emergency, attack, recovery and
reconstitution.
28. NATIONAL COORDINATING CENTER (NCC) - The NCC is a joint
telecommunications industry-Federal government operation established to assist
in the initiation, coordination, restoration and reconstitution of national
security emergency preparedness telecommunication services or facilities.
29. NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS -
National Security Emergency Preparedness (NSEP) telecommunication services are
those which are used to maintain a state of readiness or to respond to and
manage any event or crisis (local, national or international), which causes or
could cause injury or harm to the population, damage to or loss of property,
or degrades or threatens the national security emergency preparedness posture
of the United States.
30. NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TELECOMMUNICATION
PROCEDURES - The four-step process which will expedite the provisioning or
restoration of NSEP telecommunications service(s) and supply the rationale and
justification for providing the requested service(s) before others.
31. NCS/DCA OPERATIONS CENTER - The NCS/DCA Operations Center is a
24-hour operations center that provides a point of contact for the NCS/NCC
during non-duty hours.
32. REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER (RECP) - That person,
assigned by the General Services Administration (GSA), to provide Federal
Regional planning for emergencies covered by this plan and other national
telecommunication response plans.
33. SENIOR FEMA OFFICIAL (SFO) - The senior staff person appointed by
the Director, FEMA to coordinate the overall Federal response at the scene of
an Extraordinary Situation.
34. UNITED STATES - The fifty States, District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Palau, the Marshall Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia, and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas
Islands. "State" means any of the foregoing individually.
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II. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. GENERAL. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)
Integrated Emergency Management System (IEMS) calls for the cooperative
efforts of Federal, State, and local governments with the private sector
in mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the
continuum of disasters and emergencies, or Extraordinary Situations,
whether from natural, manmade, or attack causes. The concept of
operations is to establish emergency management centers in, or near, the
affected areas and to support these field operations with existing
Emergency Operations Centers and information systems to the extent
possible. Emergency management response organizations are created in
order to provide assistance to the people, State, and local jurisdictions
as provided for in the laws administered by FEMA. Emergency management
for a specific event begins with the predeclaration incident assessment
activities managed by the FEMA Regional Director. If a Presidential
disaster is declared under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, a Federal
Coordinating Officer (FCO) is appointed by the Director, FEMA, on behalf
of the President. If the incident is evaluated as an Extraordinary
Situation, the Director of FEMA will appoint a Senior FEMA Official (SFO).
Federal telecommunications support for these emergency situations and
those which are not declared under PL 93-288, or are not considered an
Extraordinary Situation, will be accomplished as specified hereafter.
B. PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. The
intent of the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law (PL) 93-288, is to
provide at the request of a State Governor, an orderly and continuing
means of supplemental assistance by the Federal Government to State and
local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the
suffering and damage which results from disasters.
Section 415 of PL 93-288 states, "The President is authorized during, or
in anticipation of, an emergency or major disaster, to establish temporary
communications systems and to make such communications available to State
and local government officials and other persons as he deems appropriate."
Telecommunications support for Emergencies and Major Disasters managed
under authorities contained in PL 93-288 is accomplished through a team
effort coordinated by the FCO. During the initial stages of the disaster,
the FCO may require only the telecommunication assets of FEMA, managed by
the FEMA Regional Communications Manager (FRCM). Based on
telecommunication requirements and priorities for establishing emergency
telecommunications support, the FCO may request GSA to provide a Federal
Emergency Communications Coordinator (FECC). The FECC will then report to
the FCO and assume the functions of principal Federal manager for
emergency telecommunications.
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A National Communications System (NCS) Communications Resource Manager (CRM)
is available to assist the FECC, upon request of the FCO, in those instances
where telecommunication service vendors are unable to satisfy all
telecommunication service requirements, when there are conflicts between
multiple FECCs, or when the allocation of available resources cannot be fully
accomplished at the field level. The CRM will be appointed by the Manager,
NCS, and will work from the National Coordinating Center (NCC). The CRM will
deploy to the field only upon the request of the FCO.
The planning for Regional telecommunications in support of the FEMA Regional
Director will be the responsibility of the GSA Regional Emergency
Communications Planner (RECP). Coordination between FEMA and GSA will be made
at all levels of planning and response pursuant to the FEMA/GSA MOU, July 28,
1986.
C. EXTRAORDINARY SITUATIONS. The Federal response to an Extraordinary
Situation will be coordinated by an Emergency Response Team (ERT) at the
scene, led by a Senior FEMA Official (SFO). The ERT will be supported by an
Emergency Support Team (EST) headed by an EST Director. The EST will operate
from the FEMA Emergency Information and Coordination Center (EICC) in the FEMA
Headquarters in Washington, DC. The SFO will be appointed by the Director,
FEMA, or a senior official authorized or appointed to act for the Director,
FEMA. The SFO will report to the Director, FEMA, and will communicate and
provide information and reports through the EST using the operational
facilities of FEMA and the EICC.
Telecommunications support for Extraordinary Situations is accomplished within
the context of the FEMA ERT/EST concept as contained in FEMA Manual 8720.1,
Guidance for Emergency Response Team Planning, July 1985. The ERT and its
regional components will be deployed to the scene to coordinate the Federal
response among Federal departments and agencies and with State and local
governments. The FEMA Regional Communications Manager will provide
telecommunications management support and assets to the SFO for the
requirements of the Federal Response Center. Initial telecommunications
support will consist of the fixed and mobile capabilities of the FEMA National
Emergency Management System.
The FRCM will keep the GSA RECP informed of telecommunications activity in
order to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities and mission support
should the situation require activation of a Federal Emergency Communications
Manager (FECM). If activated, the FECM will report to the SFO and assume the
functions of principal Federal manager for emergency telecommunications.
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A National Communications System (NCS) Communications Resource Manager (CRM)
is available to assist the FECM, upon request of the SFO, in those instances
where telecommunications service vendors are unable to satisfy all
telecommunication service requirements, when there are conflicts between
multiple FECMs, or when the allocation of available resources cannot be fully
accomplished at the field level. The CRM will be appointed by the Manager,
NCS, and will work from the National Coordinating Center (NCC). The CRM will
deploy to the field only upon the request of the SFO.
D. OTHER EMERGENCIES. Telecommunications support for emergency
situations which are not declared under PL 93-288, and are not considered an
Extraordinary Situation, will normally be independently accomplished by the
involved Federal organization When telecommunication service vendors are
unable to satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, or when there
are conflicts between multiple Federal organizations, the matter should be
brought to the attention of the National Coordinating Center. If necessary,
the Chairman JTRB can activate an NCS CRM to provide assistance.
III. OPERATIONAL PHASES
A. PREDEPLOYMENT. During this phase, the GSA Regional Emergency
Communications Planner (RECP) provides staff telecommunications planning and
preparedness support to the FEMA Regional Director. In turn, the FEMA
Regional Director ensures that the RECP is furnished copies of all State and
Regional Emergency Response Plans developed in the Federal Region. Each RECP,
under the auspices of both GSA and FEMA, must make every effort to develop
points of contact with Federal agencies, State agencies, local government, and
commercial carriers in the region. In establishing commercial carrier
contacts, care must be taken to identify their area of interest, and their
existing and planned capabilities. The NCS also maintains within the NCC a
list of telecommunications companies which are willing to participate in
providing NSEP telecommunications services, including those which are not
physically present in the NCC. Based on the information gathered from the
above sources, the RECP will prepare and maintain a Regional Communications
Support Plan to supplement this plan.
B. DEPLOYMENT. In anticipation of or after a declaration of an
Emergency or Major Disaster, or in an Extraordinary Situation, the FEMA
Regional Director (RD) may authorize the establishment of emergency
telecommunications in the affected area in order to support the functions of
the FCO or the SFO, and those of other Federal organizations involved in the
recovery effort. The FEMA Regional Director may also make such
telecommunications available to State and local government officials and
other persons as he deems proper.
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1. EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION Immediately upon the
declaration of an Emergency or a Major Disaster by the President, an FCO is
designated by the Director, FEMA, to coordinate Federal assistance in the
disaster area. Additionally, when such a declaration is issued, the FCO will
assign telecommunications management responsibilities to either the FRCM or
the FECC, depending upon the severity of the event and the type of service
required. The FCO may assign initial responsibility to the FRCM and then, if
the situation requires, request GSA to assign an FECC. At the request of the
FCO the GSA RECP may become, or the GSA Regional Office of Information
Resources Management may appoint a representative to become, the FECC on the
FCO's staff.
a. The FCO normally establishes a Disaster Field Office (DFO)
in the affected area. After completion of a survey of the disaster area, the
FCO may direct establishment of one or more Disaster Applications Centers
(DAC) in the area.
b. The Director, FEMA, or the FCO directs emergency support
teams of Federal personnel to be deployed in the emergency or disaster area.
One such support team may be a telecommunications team which will constitute
the Emergency Communications Staff headed by the FECC.
C. The size and composition of the Emergency Communications
Staff may vary depending upon the magnitude and severity of the Emergency or
Major Disaster. It may range from one person to a team of several specialists
in telecommunications drawn normally from GSA, DoD, FEMA, other Federal
organizations, and commercial carriers. As the Chief of the Emergency
Communications staff, the FECC must ensure that the FCO and the rest of the
FCO staff have ready access to telecommunications in order to seek advice and
set forth requirements and priorities.
d. Personnel designated to act as the FECC or as members of
the Emergency Communications staff will deploy to the disaster area when
notified by the FCO.
e. In this phase, the status of telecommunications in the
disaster area is evaluated by the FECC, and telecommunications necessary to
support the disaster response and recovery activities are established
utilizing surviving commercial capabilities supplemented, as required, by
other available emergency telecommunication resources. Emphasis will be
placed on use of commercial carrier resources as they become available.
Emergency resources, obtained from other sources, are to be promptly released
as adequate commercial carrier capabilities are reestablished. Every effort
should be made to ensure the release of emergency resources within 30 days of
the Major Disaster or Emergency declaration.
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f. The FECC, assisted by the members of the Emergency
Communications Staff, will be prepared to advise the FCO on all
telecommunication matters and take action to ensure that all required services
are provided in support of the Federal disaster response and recovery effort.
The FECC is responsible for coordinating the entire Federal emergency
telecommunications response in the disaster area. All Federal organizations
and the major private relief organizations, involved with disaster recovery,
are to make their requirements known to the FECC, who will process them in the
order of priority established by the FCO, consistent with the provisions of
the FCC's restoration priority rules and regulations (47 CFR Part 64) and the
NSEP Telecommunication Procedures.
g. In cases where the Emergency or Major Disaster encompasses
two or more standard Federal regions, the Manager, NCS, will identify a CRM
from the NCS staff. The function of the CRM is to assist the FECC, upon
request of the FCO, in those instances where telecommunication service vendors
are unable to satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there
are conflicts between multiple FECCs, or when the allocation of available
resources cannot be fully accomplished at the field level. Normally, the CRM
will function from within the National Coordinating Center (NCC) coordinating
his efforts with the FEMA National Network Operations Center (NNOC). In the
exercise of these responsbilities, the CRM will be guided by direction
provided by the Manager, NCS and the JTRB. The commercial carrier
representatives should be advised of the identity of the designated NCS CRM.
h. The Manager, NCS, the Manager, NCC, and the Director, FEMA
will ensure that all information regarding potential and/or actual emergency
situations with significant telecommunication implications is brought to the
attention of the Chairman, JTRB, in order to facilitate the undertaking of any
Federal emergency response activities required beyond those already being
executed by responsible agencies as part of their established emergency
response procedures, and in support of the priorities established by the FCO.
When the allocation of telecommunication resources cannot be resolved by the
CRM, the matter will be presented to the Manager, NCS. The preparation of a
"decision" package, to be considered by the Manager, will be the
responsibility of the CRM, supported by the NCC staff. If the matter cannot
be resolved by the Manager to the satisfaction of the parties involved, it
will be presented to the JTRB for resolution.
i. When the Emergency or Major Disaster situation is of such
a severe nature that coordination by the CRM can no longer be accomplished
from within the NCC, the CRM may be deployed to the field upon the request of
the FCO.
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2. EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION - A situation or event that has
significant national impact or requires a significant Federal Government
presence, but does not meet the criteria for an Emergency or Major Disaster,
is considered an Extraordinary Situation. Such situations may result from
radiological incidents or disasters, catastrophic hazardous material
situations, catastrophic manmade emergency, a major civil disturbance having
national significance, or a special event such as a political, sports, or
entertainment extravaganza.
a. In some situations requiring Federal Government
involvement, individual Federal organizations will respond under their own
authorities, and no "on scene" coordination will be required. In other
situations there may be a need for FEMA to provide a clearinghouse function
and common point of contact with the State and local jurisdictions and the
Federal organizations responding.
b. When an Extraordinary Situation occurs that requires a
Federal Government response, the Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA) will have the
lead responsibility for the majority of "on site" functions during the initial
response, with FEMA participating with the CFA and other Federal
organizations, in developing and presenting recommended protective or support
measures that impact "offsite." FEMA will have the lead in coordinating
assistance to State and local governments and other responding Federal
organizations, and providing information on the offsite Federal response to
the Executive Office of the President and the U.S. Congress.
C. The FEMA coordination in an Extraordinary Situation will
be accomplished by an Emergency Response Team (ERT) at the scene. The ERT
will normally be led by a Senior FEMA Official (SFO), appointed by the
Director, FEMA or a senior official authorized or appointed to act for the
Director, FEMA. The ERT will be supported by an Emergency Support Team (EST),
headed by an EST Director. The EST will operate from the FEMA Headquarters in
Washington, D.C.
d. An ERT will be deployed to the scene of an Extraordinary
Situation when: (1) The Director, FEMA, concurs with a Governor's request for
assistance; or (2) the Director, FEMA, in his judgment feels that the
potential or requirement exists for a significant Federal presence. A
requirement for a Federal presence can exist in the absence of a Governor's
request for assistance when a situation occurs that is wholly or partially the
responsibility of the Federal Government, or when Federal statutes require the
involvement of more than one Federal organization.
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e. The initial telecommunications support of the ERT will be
the responsibility of the FEMA Regional Communications Manager (FRCM)
utilizing existing fixed and mobile capabilities of the FEMA National
Emergency Management System. When these resources are inadequate to meet the
support requirements of the ERT and Federal organizations, the SFO will
request support from the Federal Emergency Communications Manager (FECM). If
activated, the FECM will report to the SFO and assume the functions of
principal Federal manager for emergency telecommunications.
f. In cases where the Extraordinary Situation encompasses two
or more standard Federal regions, the Manager, NCS, will identify a CRM from
the NCS staff. The function of the CRM is to assist the FECM, upon request of
the SFO, in those instances where telecommunication service vendors are unable
to satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there are
conflicts between multiple FECMs, or when the allocation of available
resources cannot be fully accomplished at the field level. Normally, the CRM
will function from within the National Coordinating Center (NCC) coordinating
his efforts with the FEMA National Network Operations Center. In the exercise
of these responsbilities, the CRM will be guided by direction provided by the
Manager, NCS, the JTRB, the FCC's restoration priority system rules and
regulations (47 CFR Part 64), and the NSEP Telecommunication Procedures. The
commercial carrier representatives should be advised of the identity of the
designated NCS CRM.
g. The Manager, NCS, the Manager, NCC, and the Director, FEMA
will keep the Chairman, JTRB, informed as prescribed in Standard Operating
Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP. When the allocation of
telecommunication resources cannot be resolved by the CRM, the matter will be
handled as prescribed in Section III. B.l.h. of this Plan.
h. When an Extraordinary Situation is of such a severe nature
that coordination by the CRM can no longer be accomplished from within the
NCC, the CRM may be deployed to the field upon the request of the SFO.
C. POSTDEPLOYMENT. During this phase responsible Federal
organizations will continue to monitor the telecommunications situation,
including the reconstitution of telecommunication facilities; coordinate the
release of temporarily established support telecommunications; discontinue
those services no longer required; effect the release of personnel and
associated assets; and prepare such afteraction reports as may be required by
this Plan.
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IV. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER
A. GENERAL.
1. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA - Is responsible for keeping all concerned
Federal organizations informed of potential, developing, and existing
Emergencies and Major Disasters. Upon a Presidential declaration of an
Emergency or a Major Disaster, the Director will provide overall guidance and
direction to the Federal recovery efforts, and will appoint a Federal
Coordinating Officer (FCO). Additionally, the Director will deploy such
Federal response teams to the scene of the event as necessary. The FEMA
Director is responsible for performing the Civil Defense function delegated
under Executive Order 12148 and for providing disaster preparedness planning,
mitigation, response and recovery assistance to State and local governments
pursuant to Public Law 93-288, the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. The Director,
FEMA will provide information and assistance to the Joint Telecommunications
Resources Board (JTRB) as required.
2. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR - Is responsible for providing policy
and procedural guidance to the GSA RECP during the predeployment phase, and to
facilitate the establishment of coordination between the RECP and offices of
Federal, State, and local government agencies which may be involved in
recovery operations within the region. The FEMA Regional Director (RD) will
advise the GSA RECP of developing situations which may result in an Emergency
or a Major Disaster declaration. Prior to an actual declaration, the FEMA RD
may survey a disaster area to determine the best possible locations for a
Disaster Field Office (DFO) and Disaster Applications Centers (DAC). The FEMA
RD may include the RECP as well as carrier representatives, as members of the
survey team. The FEMA RD may authorize reimbursement of funds to agencies
supporting recovery actions. In those Emergencies or Major Disasters for
which the Director, FEMA, directs establishment of a DFO, the FCO will submit
telecommunication requirements to the FECC (or the FRCM if the FECC is not
activated) on the staff of the FCO. The FEMA RD shall provide an FRCM to the
staff phase. of the FECC and to coordinate with the GSA RECP during the predeployment
3. THE FEDERAL COORDINATING OFFICER (FCO) - Is responsible for making
an immediate appraisal of the types of relief most urgently needed;
establishing Disaster Field Offices and Joint Information Centers as
necessary; coordinating the administration of recovery activities of other
Federal organizations, as well as those private relief organizations which
have agreed to operate under FCO supervision. In accordance with these
responsibilities, the FCO will determine, in coordination with the State
Coordinating Officer (SCO), the type, quantity, and priority of relief
required. The FCO shall provide the FECC or FRCM with direction and guidance
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on the requirements and priorities for establishing emergency
telecommunications support, consistent with the provisions of the FCC's
restoration priority system rules and regulations (47 CFR Part 64) and the
NSEP Telecommunication Procedures. If the restoration of essential national
security emergency preparedness (NSEP) telecommunication services for Federal
Government organizations regularly located within the disaster area conflicts
with the establishment of emergency NSEP telecommunication services, the FCO,
with the advice of the FECC or FRCM, and consistent with applicable law and
regulation, will resolve such conflicts and advise the commercial carrier
representative. The FCO will also approve or disapprove any FECC or FRCM
determination that NSEP telecommunications procedures need to be invoked.
4. DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGER (DRM) - Upon the declaration of a Major
Disaster or Emergency, the FEMA RD appoints a DRM to administer/manage
disaster relief and recovery programs authorized by PL 93-288. The
expenditure of FEMA funds will be controlled, approved, and otherwise managed
by the DRM. Normally, the FCO and the DRM are the same individual.
5. THE MANAGER, NCS - Will ensure the provision of adequate
telecommunications support to Federal Recovery Operations. The Manager, NCS
will, upon the request of the FCO, identify a Communications Resource Manager
(CRM) from the NCS/NCC staff when telecommunication service vendors are unable
to satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there are
conflicts between multiple FECCs, or when the allocation of available
resources cannot be fully accomplished at the field level. The Manager, NCS,
through the NCC, will provide information and assistance to the Joint
Telecommunications Resources Board (JTRB) as required.
6. THE MANAGER, NCC Will monitor all Emergency and Major Disaster
situations to determine that adequate national security emergency preparedness
(NSEP) telecommunication services are being provided to support Federal
recovery operations. Further, he will assess the impact upon existing Federal
government NSEP telecommunication services and, if necessary, coordinate with
the proper commercial carriers the restoration and/or rerouting of such
services. When required the Manager, NCC will execute the functions and
responsibilities of the CRM.
7. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD (JTRB) Will provide
assistance to the Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy in the
exercise of those non-wartime emergency telecommunication functions assigned
by E. 0. 12472. The JTRB's basic role is to monitor potential or actual
telecommunication emergency situations that pose significant threats to
telecommunication facilities or services, and situations that may create the
need for extraordinary telecommunications support. In the execution of this
role, the JTRB will be supported by the NCS organizational structure utilizing
the resources of the NCS/De fense Communications Agency (DCA) Operations Center
(OC), the NCC, the FEMA EICC and NNOC, and other Federal agency operations
centers as necessary.
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8. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Will ensure
that an RECP and FECC are identified for each of the ten standard Federal
regions to carry out assigned responsibilities. The Administrator will
authorize the RECP to accept guidance from the FEMA RD during the
predeployment phase of a telecommunications emergency. National level
guidance will be provided by the GSA IRMS Emergency Communications
Coordinator. The Administrator will also authorize the GSA RECP or designated
alternates to perform the function of the FECC upon notification by FEMA of a
declaration of an Emergency or Major Disaster.
9. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER - Will coordinate
with FEMA to develop mutually acceptable working arrangements for the
performance of assigned support functions. In support of this plan, will
prepare and maintain a Regional Support Plan for a designated standard Federal
region, coordinating such regional plans with counterpart RECPs in contiguous
regions. The RECP will supervise the training of potential FECCs within a
designated region, as well as other FECCs assigned to support the FCO when
necessary.
10. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Will, when
activated, deploy to the scene of a Presidentially declared Major Disaster or
Emergency, survey the status of telecommunications to determine the surviving
capability and extent of damage within the area impacted, and determine, in
coordination with the FCO/DRM, the emergency telecommunication services
required to efficiently control and conduct the recovery operations. Will
coordinate with other Federal organizations to determine their emergency
telecommunication service requirements. Will convene and chair the Emergency
Communications Staff. If NSEP Telecommunications Procedures must be invoked,
the FECC, with approval of the FCO, will contact the FEMA NNOC which may
invoke, as authorized by the Director, FEMA.
11. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (FRCM) Will, at the
request of the FCO ensure telecommmunications support is provided at the scene
of a declared Major Disaster or Emergency. The FRCM will recommend to the FCO
the activation of an FECC when circumstances warrant. The FRCM will then
serve on the Emergency Communications Staff of the FECC.
12. THE NCS COMMUNICATONS RESOURCE MANAGER Will, when activated,
function from the National Coordinating Center or, when requested, deploy to
the scene of the Emergency or Major Disaster in support of the FCO. The
primary role of the CRM will be one of coordination between commercial
carriers and between standard Federal regions in multiple regional emergencies.
13. THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY SUPPORT (DOMS) Acting on behalf of the
DoD Executive Agent for military support in civil emergencies, is responsible
for providing policy and direction concerning plans, procedures, and
requirements to all DoD components. The DOMS exercises, through designated
military commanders, the direction of military resources committed or
designated for employment in the event of an Emergency or Major Disaster
declaration support.) by the President. (See Annex E for further discussion of military
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14. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION - Has responsibility for
reviewing the policies, plans and procedures of all entities licensed or
regulated by the Commission that are developed to provide national security
emergency preparedness telecommunication services, in order to ensure that
such policies, plans and procedures are consistent with the public interest,
convenience and necessity. Shall perform such functions as required by law
with respect to all entities licensed or regulated by the Commission,
including (but not limited to) the extension, discontinuance or reduction of
common carrier facilities or services; the control of common carrier rates,
charges, practices and classifications, (such as the restoration priority
rules or other precedence/priority schemes provided for by Commission
regulation); the construction authorization, activation, deactivation or
closing of radio stations, services and facilities; the assignment of radio
frequencies to Commission licensees; the investigation of violations of
pertinent law and regulation; and the initiation of appropriate enforcement
actions.
15. THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION -
Will provide policy and procedural guidance concerning the control and
allocation of frequency assignments in those parts of the electromagnetic
spectrum assigned to the Federal Government. Shall amend, modify or revoke
such assignments as necessary. Will develop plans and procedures for spectrum
priorities, including a system of radio spectrum management, and assist the
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in their
implementation in non-wartime emergencies, including the resolution of any
conflicts in or among such priorities. Will maintain and publish the NTIA
Emergency Readiness Plan for Use of the Radio Spectrum.
16. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS Will support the Federal response
and recovery effort to the maximum extent possible with personnel and
resources as the situation dictates, when requested by the FCO. Will advise
the FECC (if activated) of all telecommunication requirements and available
assets in the emergency area, and notify the FECC (if activated) when
telecommunications support is provided to their operational personnel at the
emergency site. Will use their own organizational resources to meet their
mission requirements before requesting additional emergency telecommunications
support. Will provide an organizational representative to the Emergency
Communications Staff when requested to do so by the FECC. Will advise the
FRCM or FECC (if activated) of the withdrawal or discontinuance of
telecommunications support provided to their operational personnel on scene.
17. THE COMMERCIAL CARRIERS - As they determine necessary, will
develop emergency procedures and policies to assist the rapid restoration of
existing telecommunication services and the initiation of new services. Some
have a 24-hour per day network operations centers or use pre-established
Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) to respond to a major telecommunications
outage. For the purpose of this plan, a contact list will be distributed
separately through GSA, IRMS channels, for the use of Government
representatives required to contact the commercial carrier(s) involved in
Emergencies or Major Disasters.
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18. AMATEUR RADIO - Amateur Radio networks/systems may provide both
daily or emergency public service communications during Emergencies and Major
Disasters. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors the combined
facilities of the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), the National
Traffic System (NTS), and recognizes the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services (RACES) and the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). Other
licensed amateur activities and Personal Service Radio (PSR) groups also
provide public communications during Emergencies and Major Disasters. Members
of the Radio Emergency Association Civilian Teams (REACT) perform similar
services utilizing Citizen Band radio equipment.
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B. PREDEPLOYMENT PHASE - EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER.
1. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
the periodic review and approval of updated versions of this plan.
2. THE MANAGER, NCS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Participating on the JTRB in accordance with Standard
Operating Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP.
b. Preparing, coordinating with FEMA, GSA, and other JTRB member
organizations, and maintaining a National Plan for Telecommunications Support
in Non-Wartime Emergencies.
C. Reviewing all Regional Plans developed in support of this
National Plan.
d. Providing advice and assistance to Regional Emergency
Communication Planners through their parent NCS member organizations.
e. Monitoring the status of critical situations which have the
potential of developing into Emergencies or Major Disasters requiring
emergency telecommunications support.
f. Maintaining working relationships with the commercial carriers
at the national level through the joint industry-government NCC which is
capable of assisting in the initiation, coordination, restoration and
reconstitution of NSEP telecommunication services or facilities. Insofar as
these relationships are concerned, they shall be in accordance with the
requirements of law and the applicable rules of the FCC.
g. Establishing within the NCC, all necessary procedures for
facilitating the collection and dissemination of information required to
support the JTRB.
h. Having the capability to conduct periodic tests and exercises
of this plan on a regional basis in coordination with FEMA and GSA. If the
region has responded to an Emergency or Major Disaster during the calendar
year, no tests or exercises are required.
3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Reviewing the ten standard Federal regional plans developed in
support of this National Plan, and coordinating them with the Manager, NCS,
and the Administrator, GSA.
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b. Participating on the JTRB in accordance with Standard
Operating Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP.
C. Establishing within the FEMA EICC, all necessary procedures
for facilitating the collection and dissemination of information required to
support the JTRB.
d. Establishing within the FEMA NNOC, all necessary procedures
for facilitating the collection and dissemination of information required to
support the FECC, coordinating with the NCC, and the invocation of NSEP
Telecommunications Procedures in support of the FCO.
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Reviewing all GSA Regional Plans developed in support of this
National Plan and coordinating such plans with the Manager, NCS.
b. Assigning a RECP in each of the standard Federal regions and
providing guidance and assistance to them in the fulfillment of the assigned
mission.
C. Participating on the JTRB in accordance with Standard
Operating Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP.
5. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER WILL:
a. Develop mutually acceptable working arrangements with the FEMA
Regional Director for the performance of assigned functions.
b. Provide staff telecommunications planning support to the FEMA
RD relative to emergency and disaster preparedness functions.
C. Perform these duties under the staff supervision of the parent
agency (GSA).
d. In support of the National Plan, prepare and maintain a
Regional Emergency Communications Support Plan. This plan is subject to
review by the Administrator, GSA, the Manager NCS, and approval by the FEMA
Regional Director and Regional Administrator, GSA.
e. Establish coordination channels with the GSA RECPs of
adjoining regions to ensure proper coordination of telecommunication support
requirements between or among standard Federal regions.
f. Establish relationships and points of contact with other
Federal regional elements, numbered Army Emergency Operations Centers,
commercial carriers, State and local government representatives, and other
organizations having control over telecommunication resources within the
regions.
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g. Perform such other tasks related to emergency
telecommunications support planning as may be required by the FEMA RD.
6. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Actively supporting the coordination activities of the RECP in
gathering data from Federal, State, and local government agencies in the
region.
b. Ensuring the development of a Regional Emergency Communications
Plan in support of the National Plan.
C. Authorizing the designated FRCM to assist in developing,
preparing, and publishing the Regional Emergency Communications Support Plan.
7. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WILL:
a. Plan for providing telecommunications support to the FCO and,
if activated, the FECC, for Declared Emergencies and Major Disasters.
b. Support the RECP in developing the Regional Plan with emphasis
on all State annexes.
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C. DEPLOYMENT PHASE - EMERGENCY OR MAJOR DISASTER.
1. THE JTRB, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Reviewing information submitted to the Chairman, JTRB, to
evaluate response and support requirements, and to provide recommendations to
the proper officials of the Executive Office of the President.
b. Facilitating the concerted exercise of non-wartime emergency
telecommunication authorities and responsibilities by individual Federal
entities.
C. Advising and assisting the Chairman, JTRB in the resolution of
competing demands for telecommunication services, and any necessary service
priorities, resulting from non-wartime emergency situations.
2. THE MANAGER, NCS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Monitoring the Emergency or Major Disaster recovery efforts
and, as required, arranging for provision of those telecommunications needed
by the Federal Government.
b. If requested by the FCO, appointing a CRM to assist the FECC
in those instances where telecommunication service vendors are unable to
satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there are conflicts
between multiple FECCs, or when the allocation of available resources cannot
be fully accomplished at the field level. The function of this CRM will be to
ensure equitable distribution of available resources between or among the
regional FECCs. This CRM will normally operate from the NCC, but may be
deployed to an operational area if required.
C. Coordinating, when requested by the FECC, with the NCS member
organizations for additional telecommunication specialists to augment the
Emergency Communications staff of the FECC.
d. Providing for a 24-hour a day point of contact (i.e., NCC
during business hours, NCS/DCAOC after hours-1700-0700).
e. Periodically, with the approval of the Director, FEMA,
deploying an Office of the Manager, NCS staff member to the disaster area as
an observer to analyze the effectiveness of this National Plan in operation.
3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Monitoring the provision of telecommunications to support the
Federal response, by use of reports from the Administrator, GSA, and other
sources.
b. Supporting the JTRB as required.
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4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Providing the FECC to function on the staff of the FCO.
b. Providing one or more GSA representatives to augment the
Emergency Communications staff so that the FECC may perform assigned FCO staff
actions.
C. Supporting the JTRB, as required.
d. Providing for a 24-hour a day point of contact.
5. THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, FEMA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Providing a FRCM to function on the Emergency Communications
staff.
b. Providing the capability to interface with National, State,
and local Civil Defense Communications Systems, and the necessary coordination
with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), Military Affiliate
Radio System (MARS), Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), other amateur
radio organizations, and organized Personal Service Radio (PSR) groups to
provide reliable radio communications in support of the FCO/SFO missions.
6. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR WILL:
a. Survey the status of telecommunications to determine the
surviving capability within the area in which the disaster has occurred.
b. Determine, in coordination with the FCO/DRM, and their staffs,
and other Federal organizations, the emergency telecommunications required to
efficiently control and conduct the recovery operations.
C. Identify the NSEP telecommunications service requirements that
need to be provisioned or restored, and recommend invocation of NSEP
procedures as authorized.
d. Coordinate with the FEMA Regional Director and staff, if a
separate office is established, to determine telecommunication requirements
needed to support that function.
e. Act as the Chief of the Emergency Communications Staff.
f. Consult with the commercial carrier representative(s) and
advise the FCO on the supportability, from a telecommunications standpoint, of
locations being considered for Disaster Field Offices and Disaster
Applications Centers.
g. Ensure the prompt establishment of telecommunications in the
disaster area in accordance with the priorities established by the FCO,
consistent with the provisions of the FCC's restoration priority system rules
and regulations (47 CFR, Part 64) and the NSEP Telecomunications Procedures.
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h. Serve as the sole central telecommunications coordinating
point to receive and process requests for emergency telecommunications
services from all Federal and major private relief organizations involved with
recovery operations. Actions on such requests will be in accordance with
priorities established by the FCO, consistent with applicable law and
regulation.
i. Request assistance from the Administrator, GSA, the Manager,
NCS, points of contact for other NCS member organizations' regional elements,
the NCC, and commercial carriers, as necessary, to satisfy requirements.
j. Coordinate the installation of all Federal Government
telecommunication service requirements (e.g., AUTOVON, FTS, commercial) in the
disaster area.
k. Request deployment, through the Military Liaison Officer on
site or through cognizant CONUS Army Emergency Operations Center, of DoD
controlled resources. Specify whether operators, maintenance personnel, or
technicians are required with equipment.
1. Maintain constant surveillance of the operational status of
telecommunications within the disaster area.
m. Establish control procedures for reissuance of any mobile or
portable equipments brought into the disaster area.
n. Prepare and forward periodic telecommunications status reports
to GSA Central Office Second Alternate Emergency Operation Facility (SAEOF).
7. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WILL:
a. Ensure that telecommunications support, as requested by the
FCO, is provided at the scene of a Major Disaster or Emergency.
b. Report status of FEMA mobile transportable assets to the FEMA
NNOC.
C. Recommend the activation of an FECC to the FCO when
circumstances warrant.
d. Prepare and forward all additional status reports as required.
8. THE NCS COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER WILL:
a. Function from within the National Coordinating Center.
b. Coordinate with telecommunication service vendors when they
are unable to safisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there
are conflicts between multiple FECCs, or when the allocation of available
resources cannot be fully accomplished at the field level.
these functions with the support of the FEMA NNOC and the NCS NCC.
C. Deploy to the field, upon the request of the FCO, to perform
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9. THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Ensuring the deployment of resources as requested by the FECC
acting on behalf of the FCO, in accordance with the provisions of DoD
Directive 3025.1 and 3025.10.
b. Ensuring deployed personnel respond to the guidance of the
FECC on the use of DoD assets committed to the affected area.
C. Ensuring the provision of critical and minimum
telecommunications support at, or in the vicinity of, a disaster area pending
availability of normal telecommunications capability. Note: DoD
telecommunications support rendered will supplement other resources or
temporarily substitute for other support until such other support is
available. DoD support is not rendered in lieu of other support.
d. Providing support to the JTRB, as required.
10. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Supporting the federal disaster recovery effort to the maximum
extent possible with personnel and resources as the situation dictates, if the
FCO requests their assistance.
b. Notifying the FECC when telecommunications support (outside
that provided by the FECC) is supplied to a representative of the organization
at an operational location. Notification will be made by the organization's
senior representative on site as soon as the type, quantity, and nature of the
provided support is known.
C. Using their own organization's resources to meet their mission
requirements before requesting the FECC to obtain emergency telecommunications
support.
d. Notifying the FECC promptly of all telecommunication
requirements and available assets. This will eliminate the possibility of
service duplications and ensure prompt provision of needed facilities and
services to the proper user.
e. Notifying the FECC promptly when telecommunication resources
(not provided by the FECC) are to be withdrawn or discontinued.
f. Notifying the FECC when telecommunication resources provided
by the FECC are no longer required.
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D. POSTDEPLOYMENT PHASE - EMERGENCY AND MAJOR DISASTER.
1. THE MANAGER, NCS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Monitoring progress in reconstitution of telecommunication
facilities.
b. Monitoring the release and return of emergency
telecommunication assets.
C. Reviewing reports and analyzing lessons learned for
incorporation into policies and plans.
2. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR coordinating the
phaseout of any emergency telecommunications support provided.
3. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
(IF ACTIVATED) WILL:
a. Determine which portions of temporarily established disaster
support telecommunications are no longer required.
b. Recommend to the FCO the release of those telecommunication
assets which are no longer required.
C. Upon approval by the FCO, take necessary steps to discontinue
those services and effect the release of personnel and assets which may have
been used.
d. Continue to monitor the telecommunications situation.
e. Prepare an afteraction report.
4. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (IF NO FECC WAS
ACTIVIATED) WILL:
a. Determine which portions of temporarily established disaster
support telecommunications are no longer required.
b. Recommend to the FCO the release of those telecommunication
assets which are no longer required.
C. Upon approval by the FCO, take necessary steps to discontinue
those services and effect the release of personnel and assets which may have
been used.
d. Continue to monitor the telecommunications situation.
e. Prepare an afteraction report.
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V. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION.
A. GENERAL.
1. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA - Is responsible for keeping all concerned
Federal organizations informed of potential, developing, and existing
Extraordinary Situations. When an Extraordinary Situation has significant
national impact or requires a significant Federal Government presence, the
Director will provide overall guidance and direction to the Federal recovery
efforts, and will appoint a Senior FEMA Official (SFO). Additionally, the
Director will deploy such Federal response teams to the scene of the event as
necessary. The Director, FEMA will provide information and assistance to the
Joint Telecommunications Resources Board (JTRB) as required.
2. THE FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTOR - Is responsible for providing policy
and procedural guidance to the GSA RECP during the predeployment phase, and to
facilitate the establishment of coordination between the RECP and offices of
Federal, State, and local government agencies which may be involved in
recovery operations within the region. The FEMA Regional Director (RD) will
advise the GSA RECP of developing Exraordinary Situations which may result in
a requirement for a Federal Government presence. Prior to an actual
deployment, the FEMA RD may survey an area to determine the best possible
locations for a field office(s). The FEMA RD may include the RECP or an FECM,
as well as carrier representatives, as members of the survey team.
3. THE SENIOR FEMA OFFICIAL (SFO) - Is responsible for the effective
coordination of the overall offsite Federal response at the scene of the
Extraordinary Situation. This includes directing the Emergency Response Team
(ERT); establishing emergency response facilities; assessing onscene
telecommunication needs to meet Federal telecommunication requirements;
coordinating with Federal, State, local and volunteer agencies to ensure
proper and timely response; and encouraging and assisting all Federal
organizations responding to the Extraordinary Situation to employ their
resources with maximum effectiveness in terms of the overall Federal effort.
The SFO will provide the FEMA Regional Communications Manager (FRCM) with the
requirements and priorities for establishing emergency telecommunications
support. If the restoration of essential NSEP telecommunication services for
Federal Government organizations regularly located within the emergency area
conflicts with the establishment of emergency NSEP telecommunication services,
the SFO, with the advice of the FRCM (or the FECM if activated), and
consistent with applicable law and regulation, will identify priorities and
advise the commercial carrier representative through the FRCM or FECM.
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4. THE MANAGER, NCS - Will ensure the provision of adequate
telecommunications support to Federal response and recovery operations. The
Manager, NCS will, upon the request of the SFO, identify a Communications
Resource Manager (CRM) from the NCS/NCC staff when telecommunication service
vendors are unable to satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when
there are conflicts between multiple FECMs, or when the allocation of
available resources cannot be fully accomplished at the field level. The
Manager, NCS, through the NCC, will provide information and assistance to the
Joint Telecommunications Resources Board (JTRB) as required.
5. THE MANAGER, NCC Will monitor all Extraordinary Situations to
determine that adequate national security emergency preparedness (NSEP)
telecommunication services are being provided to support Federal response and
recovery operations. Further, he will assess the impact upon existing Federal
government NSEP telecommunication services and, if necessary, coordinate with
the proper commercial carriers the restoration and/or rerouting of such
services. When required the Manager, NCC will execute the functions and
responsibilities of the CRM.
6. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD (JTRB) - Will provide
assistance to the Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy in the
exercise of those non-wartime emergency telecommunication functions assigned
by E. 0. 12472. The JTRB's basic role is to monitor potential or actual
telecommunication emergency situations that pose significant threats to
telecommunication facilities or services, and situations that may create the
need for extraordinary telecommunications support. In the execution of this
role, the JTRB will be supported by the NCS organizational structure utilizing
the resources of the NCS/Defense Communications Agency (DCA) Operations Center
(OC), the NCC, the FEMA EICC and NNOC, and other Federal agency operations
centers as necessary.
7. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Will ensure
that an RECP and FECM are identified for each of the ten standard Federal
Regions to carry out assigned responsibilities. The Administrator, will
authorize the RECP to accept guidance from the FEMA RD during the
predeployment phase of a telecommunications emergency. National level
guidance will be provided by the GSA IRMS Emergency Communications
Coordinator. The Administrator will also authorize the GSA RECP or designated
alternates to perform the function of the FECM upon request of the SFO.
8. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER - Will coordinate
with FEMA to develop mutually acceptable working arrangements for the
performance of assigned support functions. In support of this Plan, will
prepare and maintain a Regional Support Plan for a designated standard Federal
region, coordinating such regional plans with counterpart RECPs in contiguous
regions. The RECP will supervise the training of potential FECMs within the
assigned region, as well as other FECMs assigned to support the SFO when
necessary.
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9. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Will deploy to the
scene of an Extraordinary Situation in support of the SFO when requested.
Will survey the status of telecommunications to determine the surviving
capability and extent of damage within the area impacted. Will determine, in
coordination with the SFO, the emergency telecommunication services required
to efficiently control and conduct the recovery operations. Will coordinate
with other Federal organizations to determine their emergency
telecommunication service requirements. Will convene and chair an Emergency
Communications Staff, if circumstances warrant. If NSEP Telecommunications
Procedures must be invoked, the FECM, with the approval of the SFO, will
contact the FEMA NNOC which may invoke, as authorized by the Director, FEMA.
10. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER - Will support the SFO
and the Emergency Response Team utilizing primarily the fixed and mobile
capabilities of the FEMA NEMS. The FRCM will recommend to the SFO the
activation of an FECM when circumstances warrant. The FRCM will coordinate
with the EST through the FEMA NNOC.
11. THE NCS COMMUNICATONS RESOURCE MANAGER - Will, when activated,
function from the National Coordinating Center or, when requested, deploy to
the scene of the Extraordinary Situation in support of the SFO. The primary
role of the CRM will be one of coordination between commercial carriers and
between standard Federal regions in multiple regional emergencies.
12. THE DIRECTOR OF MILITARY SUPPORT (DOMS) - Acting on behalf of the
DoD Executive Agent for military support in civil emergencies, is responsible
for providing policy and direction concerning plans, procedures, and
requirements to all DoD components. The DOMS exercises, through designated
military commanders, the direction of military resources committed or
designated for employment in the event of an Extraordinary Situation. (See
Annex E for further discussion of military support.)
13. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION - Has responsibility for
reviewing the policies, plans and procedures of all entities licensed or
regulated by the Commission that are developed to provide national security
emergency preparedness telecommunication services, in order to ensure that
such policies, plans and procedures are consistent with the public interest,
convenience and necessity. Shall perform such functions as required by law
with respect to all entities licensed or regulated by the Commission,
including (but not limited to) the extension, discontinuance or reduction of
common carrier facilities or services; the control of common carrier rates,
charges, practices and classifications, (such as the restoration priority
rules or other precedence/priority schemes provided for by Commission
regulation); the construction authorization, activation, deactivation or
closing of radio stations, services and facilities; the assignment of radio
frequencies to Commission licensees; the investigation of violations of
pertinent law and regulation; and the initiation of appropriate enforcement
actions.
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14. THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION -
Will provide policy and procedural guidance concerning the control and
allocation of frequency assignments in those parts of the electromagnetic
spectrum assigned to the Federal Government. Shall amend, modify or revoke
such assignments as necessary. Will develop plans and procedures for spectrum
management, including a system of radio spectrum priorities, and assist the
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in their
implementation in non-wartime emergencies, including the resolution of any
conflicts in or among such priorities. Will maintain and publish the NTIA
Emergency Readiness Plan for Use of the Radio Spectrum.
15. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS Will support the Federal response
and recovery effort to the maximum extent possible with personnel and
resources as the situation dictates, when requested by the SFO. Will advise
the FRCM or FECM (if activated) of all telecommunication requirements and
available assets in the emergency area, and notify the FRCM or FECM (if
activated) when telecommunications support is provided to their operational
personnel at the emergency site. Will use their own organizational resources
to meet their mission requirements before requesting additional emergency
telecommunications support. Will provide an organizational representative to
the Emergency Communications Staff when requested by the FECM. Will advise
the FRCM or FECM (if activated) of the withdrawal or discontinuance of
telecommunications support provided to their operational personnel on scene.
16. THE COMMERCIAL CARRIERS - As they determine necessary, will
develop emergency procedures and policies to assist the rapid restoration of
existing telecommunication services and the initiation of new services. Some
have a 24-hour per day network operations centers or use pre-established
Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) to respond to a major telecommunications
outage. For the purpose of this plan, a contact list will be distributed
separately through GSA, IRMS channels, for the use of Government
representatives required to contact the commercial carrier(s) involved in
Extraordinary Situations.
17. AMATEUR RADIO - Amateur Radio networks/systems may provide both
daily or emergency public service communications during Extraordinary
Situations. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors the combined
facilities of the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), the National
Traffic System (NTS), and recognizes the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services (RACES) and the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). Other
licensed amateur activities and Personal Service Radio (PSR) groups also
provide public communications during Extraordinary Situations. Members of the
Radio Emergency Association Civilian Teams (REACT) perform similar services
utilizing Citizen Band radio equipment.
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B. PREDEPLOYMENT PHASE EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION.
1. THE JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
the periodic review and approval of updated versions of this plan.
2. THE MANAGER, NCS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Participating on the JTRB in accordance with Standard
Operating Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP.
b. Preparing, coordinating with FEMA, GSA, and other JTRB member
organizations and maintaining a National Plan for Telecommunications Support
in Non-Wartime Emergencies.
C. Reviewing all Regional Plans developed in support of this
National Plan.
d. Providing advice and assistance to Regional Emergency
Communications Planners through their parent NCS member organizations.
e. Monitoring the status of critical situations which have the
potential of developing into Extraordinary Situations requiring emergency
telecommunications support.
f. Maintaining working relationships with the commercial carriers
at a national level through the joint industry-government NCC which is capable
of assisting in the initiation, coordination, restoration and reconstitution
of NSEP telecommunication services or facilities. These relationships shall
be FCC. in accordance with the requirements of law and the applicable rules of the
g. Establishing within the NCC all necessary procedures for
facilitating the collection and dissemination of information required to
support the JTRB.
h. Having the capability to conduct periodic tests and exercises
of this plan on a regional basis in coordination with FEMA and GSA. If a
region has responded to an Extraordinary Situation during the calendar year,
no tests or exercises are required.
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3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Reviewing the ten standard Federal regional plans developed in
support of this National Plan, and coordinating them with the Manager, NCS,
and the Administrator, GSA.
b. Participating on the JTRB in accordance with Standard
Operating Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP.
C. Establishing within the FEMA EICC, all necessary procedures
for facilitating the collection and dissemination of information required to
support the JTRB.
d. Establishing within the FEMA NNOC, all necessary procedures
for facilitating the collection and dissemination of information required to
support the FECC, coordination with the NCC, and the invocation of NSEP
Telecommunications Procedures in support of the SFO.
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Reviewing all GSA Regional Plans developed in support of this
National Plan and coordinating such plans with the Manager, NCS.
b. Assigning a RECP in each of the standard Federal regions and
mission. providing guidance and assistance to them in the fulfillment of the assigned
C. Participating on the JTRB in accordance with Standard
Operating Procedures issued by the Director, OSTP.
5. THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, FEMA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Actively supporting the coordination activities of the RECP in
region. gathering data from Federal, State, and local government agencies in the
b. Ensuring the development of a Regional Emergency Communications
Plan in support of the National Plan.
C. Assigning a FRCM and providing guidance and assistance in
fulfillment of the assigned mission.
d. Authorizing the designated FRCM to assist in developing,
preparing, and publishing the Regional Emergency Communications Support Plan.
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6. THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNER WILL:
a. Develop mutually acceptable working arrangements with the FEMA
Regional Director for the performance of assigned functions.
b. Provide staff telecommunications planning support to the FEMA
RD relative to emergency and disaster preparedness functions.
C. Perform these duties under the staff supervision of the parent
agency (GSA).
d. In support of the National Plan, prepare and maintain a
Regional Emergency Communications Support Plan. This plan is subject to
review by the Administrator, GSA, the Manager NCS, and approval by the FEMA
Regional Director and Regional Administrator, GSA.
e. Establish coordination channels with the GSA RECPs of
adjoining regions to ensure proper coordination of telecommunication support
requirements between or among standard Federal regions.
f. Establish relationships and points of contact with other
Federal Regional elements, numbered Army Emergency Operations Centers,
commercial carriers, State and local government representatives, and other
organizations having control over telecommunication resources within the
regions.
g. Perform such other tasks related to telecommunications support
planning as may be required by the FEMA RD.
7. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WILL:
a. Plan for providing telecommunications support to ERT
activities in Extraordinary Situations.
b. Plan for providing telecommunications support to the SFO and,
if activated, the FECM.
C. Support the RECP in developing the Regional Plan, with
emphasis on all State annexes.
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C. DEPLOYMENT PHASE - EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION.
1. THE JTRB, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
a. Reviewing information submitted to the Chairman, JTRB, to
evaluate response and support requirements, and to provide recommendations to
the proper officials of the Executive Office of the President.
b. Facilitating the concerted exercise of non-wartime emergency
telecommunication authorities and responsibilities by individual Federal
entities.
C. Advising and assisting the Chairman, JTRB in the resolution of
competing demands for telecommunication services, and any necessary service
priorities, resulting from non-wartime emergency situations.
2. THE MANAGER, NCS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Monitoring the Extraordinary Situation response and recovery
efforts and, as required, arranging for provision of those telecommunications
needed by the Federal Government.
b. If requested by the SFO, appointing a CRM to assist the FECM
in those instances where telecommunication service vendors are unable to
satisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there are conflicts
between multiple FECMs, or when the allocation of available resources cannot
be fully accomplished at the field level. The function of this CRM will be to
ensure equitable distribution of available resources between or among the
regional FECMs. This CRM will normally operate from the NCC, but may be
deployed to an operational area if required.
C. Coordinating, when requested by the FECM, with the NCS member
organizations for additional telecommunication specialists to augment the
Emergency Communications staff of the FECM.
d. Providing for a 24-hour a day point of contact (i.e., NCC
during business hours, NCS/DCAOC after hours-1700-0700).
e. Periodically, with the approval of the Director, FEMA,
deploying an Office of the Manager, NCS staff member to the disaster area as
an observer to analyze the effectiveness of this National Plan in operation.
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3. THE DIRECTOR, FEMA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Monitoring the provision of telecommunications to support the
Federal response, by use of reports from the Administrator, GSA, and other
sources.
b. Supporting the JTRB as required.
4. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Providing the FECM to function on the staff of the SFO.
b. Providing one or more GSA representatives to augment the
Emergency Communications staff so that the FECM may perform assigned SFO staff
actions.
C. Supporting the JTRB, as required.
d. Providing for a 24-hour a day point of contact.
5. THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, FEMA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Providing a FRCM to perform FEMA assigned duties, and if
implemented, function on the Emergency Communications staff.
b. Providing the capability to interface with National, State,
and local Civil Defense Communications Systems, and the necessary coordination
with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), Military Affiliate
Radio System (MARS), Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), other amateur
radio organizations, and organized Personal Service Radio (PSR) groups to
provide reliable radio communications in support of the SFO missions.
6. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WILL:
a. Provide telecommunications support to the SFO and FRC.
b. Report status of FEMA mobile transportable assets to the FEMA
NNOC staff.
C. If necessary, escalate telecommunication support requirements,
to include the need for additional telecommunication resources, the need for a
FECM, or the services of a CRM, and notifying the SFO and NNOC staff of these
requirements, as necessary.
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7. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER WILL:
a. Deploy to the scene of an Extraordinary Situation to assist
the FRCM when requested.
b. Survey the status of telecommunications to determine the
surviving capability within the area in which the "incident" has occurred.
C. Determine, in coordination with the SFO and staff, and other
Federal organizations, the emergency telecommunications required to
efficiently control and conduct the recovery operations.
d. Identify the NSEP telecommunication service requirements that
need to be provisioned or restored, and recommend invocation of NSEP
procedures as authorized.
e. Act as the Chief of the Emergency Communications Staff.
f. Consult with the commercial carrier representative (s) and
advise the SFO on the supportability, from a telecommunications standpoint, of
locations being considered for field office(s).
g. Ensure the prompt establishment of telecommunications in the
affected area in accordance with the priorities established by the SFO,
consistent with the provisions of the FCC's restoration priority system rules
and regulations (47 CFR Part 64) and the NSEP Telecommunications Procedures.
h. Serve as the sole central telecommunications coordinating
point to receive and process requests for emergency telecommunication services
from all Federal and major private relief organizations involved with recovery
operations. Actions on such requests will be in accordance with priorities
established by the SFO, consistent with applicable law and regulation.
i. Request assistance from the Administrator, GSA, the Manager,
NCS, points of contact for other NCS member organizations' regional elements,
the NCC, and commercial carriers, as necessary, to satisfy requirements.
j. Coordinate the installation of all Federal Government
telecommunication service requirements (e.g., AUTOVON, FTS, commercial)
in the disaster area.
k. Request deployment, through the Military Liaison Officer on
site or through cognizant CONUS Army Emergency Operations Center, of DoD
controlled resources. Specify whether operators, maintenance personnel, or
technicians are required with equipment.
1. Maintain constant surveillance of the operational status of
telecommunications within the disaster area.
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8. THE NCS COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE MANAGER WILL:
a. Function from within the National Coordinating Center.
b. Coordinate with telecommunication service vendors when they
are unable to safisfy all telecommunication service requirements, when there
are conflicts between multiple FECMs, or when the allocation of available
resources cannot be fully accomplished at the field level.
C. Deploy to the field, upon the request of the SFO, to perform
these functions with the support of the FEMA NNOC and the NCS NCC.
9. THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Ensuring the deployment of resources as requested by the FECM
acting on behalf of the SFO, in accordance with the provisions of DoD
Directive 3025.1 and 3025.10.
b. Ensuring deployed personnel respond to the guidance of the
FECM on the use of DoD assets committed to the affected area.
C. Ensuring the provision of critical and minimum
availability of normal telecommunications capability. Note: DoD
telecommunications support at, or in the vicinity of, a disaster area pending
telecommunications support rendered will supplement other responses or
temporarily substitute for other support until such other support is
available. DoD support is not rendered in lieu of other support.
d. Providing support to the JTRB, as required.
10. OTHER FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Supporting the federal disaster recovery effort to the maximum
extent possible with personnel and resources as the situation dictates, if the
SFO requests their assistance.
b. Notifying the FECM when telecommunications support (outside
that provided by the FECM) is supplied to a representative of the organization
at an operational location. Notification will be made by the organization's
of the provided support is known.
senior agency representative on site as soon as the type, quantity, and nature
C. Using their own organization's resources to meet their mission
support. requirements before requesting the FECM to obtain emergency telecommunications
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d. Notifying the FECM promptly of all telecommunication
requirements and available assets. This will eliminate the possibility of
service duplications and ensure prompt provision of needed facilities and
services to the proper user.
e. Notifying the FECM promptly when telecommunication resources
(not provided by the FECM) are to be withdrawn or discontinued.
f. Notifying the FECM when telecommunication resources provided
by the FECM are no longer required.
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D. POSTDEPLOYMENT PHASE - EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION.
1. THE MANAGER, NCS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
a. Monitoring progress in reconstitution of telecommunication
facilities.
b. Monitoring the release and return of emergency
telecommunication assets.
C. Reviewing reports and analyzing lessons learned for
incorporation into policies and plans.
2. THE ADMINISTRATOR, GSA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR coordinating the
phaseout of any emergency communications support provided.
3. THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (IF ACTIVATED) WILL:
a. Determine which portions of temporarily established
Extraordinary Situation support telecommunications are no longer required.
b. Recommend to the SFO the release of those telecommunication
assets which are no longer required.
C. Upon approval by the SFO, take necessary steps to discontinue
those services and effect the release of personnel and assets which may have
been used.
d. Continue to monitor the telecommunications situation.
e. Prepare an afteraction report.
4. THE FEMA REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (IF NO FECM WAS
ACTIVATED) WILL:
a. Determine which portions of temporarily established
Extraordinary Situation support telecommunications are no longer required.
b. Recommend to the SFO the release of those telecommunication
assets which are no longer required.
C. Upon approval by the SFO, take necessary steps to discontinue
those services and effect the release of personnel and assets which may have
been used.
d. Continue to monitor the telecommunications situation.
e. Prepare an after action report.
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VI. REPORTS
A. GENERAL - Telecommunication status reports are necessary to keep all
involved agencies informed on the activities and status of telecommunications
support being provided to the FCO or SFO. These reports are to be prepared
and submitted as indicated herein. Reports will be reviewed by the OMNCS
(NCS-EP-0) staff and used as a basis for telecommunication summaries to the
Manager, NCS and the Chairman, JTRB.
1. Reports by the FECC or FECM will be submitted by telephone or
sent by facsimile to the GSA Central Office (SAEOF), FTS 920-3057 or
651-3017. The GSA Central Office (SAEOF) is responsible for proper format and
further dissemination (Manager NCS, GSA, and FEMA).
2. Reports by the FRCM will be submitted in accordance with the above
July 1985.
paragraph and the instructions contained in Chapter 7, FEMA Manual 8720.1,
3. Copies of reports submitted by the FECC, FECM, or FRCM shall be
Programs. furnished to the FCO or SFO and to FEMA's Office of Disaster Assistance
B. TYPE OF REPORTS
1. ACTUAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY REPORT
a. INITIAL REPORT (Figure 1.). This report concerns the
initial assessment made by the FECC, FECM, or FRCM after deployment, and is to
be submitted as soon as practicable. This report will be considered report
number one (1).
b. RECURRING STATUS REPORTS (Figure 2.). These reports
concern the operational status of telecommunications and will be submitted
periodically by the FECC, FECM or FRCM. They are a summary of the day-to-day
events and are recommended for daily submissions; however, such daily
submissions should not be at the expense of operational commitments. These
reports shall be consecutively numbered beginning with two (2).
C. AFTERACTION REPORT (Figure 3.). This report will be made
within thirty days following the redeployment of the FECC, FECM or FRCM.
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2. DISTRIBUTION OF REPORTS.
a. Major Disasters and Emergencies
TO:
Assistant Associate Director
Office of Disaster Assistance Programs
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C. 20472
INFO: Manager, NCS (NCS-EP-0), Washington, D.C. 20305-2010
GSA, IRMS, NSEP Branch, Washington, D.C. 20405
FEMA, NNOC, P.O. Box 129, Berryville, VA 22611
b. Extraordinary Situations
TO:
Associate Director
Emergency Operations Directorate
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, D.C. 20472
INFO: Manager, NCS (NCS-EP-0), Washington, D.C. 20350-2010
GSA, IRMS, NSEP Branch, Washington, D.C. 20405
FEMA, NNOC, P. 0. Box 129, Berryville, VA 22611
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FIGURE 1
FORMAT FOR INITIAL REPORT ON ACTUAL COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY
I. This report concerns the initial assessment made by the FECC, FECM, or
FRCM after deployment or following a pre-declaration site survey conducted by
the FEMA Regional Director. It is to be submitted as soon as practicable.
A. Name of Emergency (declaration number), Major Disaster
declared. (declaration number), or Extraordinary Situation, and date
B. Major city(s) and geographical area(s) affected by
Emergency, Major Disaster, or Extraordinary Situation.
C. A summary telecommunications. of the extent of damage to existing
D. Contact on scene (name of individuals and agency).
E. Communications company). carrier contact(s) on scene (name(s) and
F. An estimate of the telecommunications, by type, required to
support the relief/recovery operations.
G. Assistance required from outside emergency or disaster area.
H. Miscellaneous.
FRCM, or FECM).
(NOTE: GSA SAEOF will prepare the report based on data provided by the FECC,
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FIGURE 2
FORMAT FOR RECURRING STATUS REPORTS
I.
These reports concern the operational status of
telecommunications and will be submitted periodically by the FECC, FECM,
or FRCM. These reports will be numbered consecutively beginning with
number two (2).
A. Name of Emergency, Major Disaster (declaration number) or
Extraordinary Situation.
1. Location.
2. Date.
3. Report Number.
B. Changes in telecommunication support requirements since the
previous report.
C. Additional assistance required.
D. Problem area.
(NOTE: GSA SAEOF will prepare the report based on data provided by the
FECC, FRCM, or FECM).
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FIGURE 3
FORMAT FOR AFTERACTION REPORT
I. This report will be submitted within thirty days following the
redeployment of the FECC, FECM, or FRCM.
A. SECTION I. General:
1. Emergency or Major Disaster Name and Declaration Number
or Extraordinary Situation designation.
2. Inclusive dates, beginning and termination of
telecommunication support operations
B. SECTION II.
1. Background. This part will be historical in nature and will
contain a narrative of important activities beginning with
the events precipitating the telecommunications involvement
and including a detailed summary of the scope and impact of
the particular emergency or disaster.
2. Significant Telecommunication Support Activities. This part
will identify personnel involved and describe the type of
supporting telecommunications provided FEMA and other
Federal/State agencies. Problems encountered, actions taken
and the response by other agencies and commercial telephone
companies in providing support, should be highlighted. This
part may be expanded as necessary.
C. SECTION III.
1. Major Problem Area.
2. Lessons Learned.
a. Observation
b. Discussion
C. Recommendation
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VII. IMPLEMENTATION
This document is effective for planning and implementation upon
receipt.
VIII. SUPERSESSION
This plan supersedes the National Plan for Communications
Support in Emergencies amd Major Disasters, dated July 1983.
45
ANNEX A
TO NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT IN
NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
DISASTER PLAN SUPPORT MATRIX
STANDARD
STATE/
FEDERAL
FEMA
GSA
MILITARY
TERRITORY
REGIONS
REGIONS
REGIONS
COMMAND
Alabama
4
IV
4
2nd Army
Alaska
10
X
10
AAC
American Samoa
9
IX
9
CINCPAC
Arizona
9
IX
9
6th Army
Arkansas
6
VI
7
5th Army
California
9
IX
9
6th Army
Colorado
8
VIII
8
6th Army
Connecticut
1
I
1
1st Army
Delaware
3
III
3
1st Army
District of
Columbia
3
III
3
& NCR 1st Army
Florida
4
IV
4
2nd Army
Georgia
4
IV
4
2nd Army
Guam
9
IX
9
CINCPAC
Hawaii
9
IX
9
CINCPAC
Idaho
10
X
10
6th Army
Illinois
5
V
5
4th Army
Indiana
5
V
5
4th Army
Iowa
7
VII
6
Kansas
4th Army
7
VII
6
5th Army
Kentucky
4
IV
4
2nd Army
Louisiana
6
VI
7
Maine
5th Army
1
I
1
1st Army
Maryland
3
III
3
Massachusetts
& NCR 1st Army
1
I
1
1st Army
Michigan
5
V
5
Minnesota
4th Army
5
V
5
4th Army
Mississippi
4
IV
4
Missouri
2nd Army
7
VII
6
Montana
5th Army
8
VIII
8
Nebraska
6th Army
7
VII
6
Nevada
5th Army
9
IX
9
New Hampshire
6th Army
1
I
1
1st Army
New Jersey
2
II
2
New Mexico
1st Army
6
VI
7
5th Army
ANNEX A
STANDARD
STATE/
FEDERAL
FEMA
GSA
MILITARY
TERRITORY
REGIONS
REGIONS
REGIONS
COMMAND
New York
2
II
2
1st Army
North Carolina
4
IV
4
2nd Army
North Dakota
8
VIII
8
6th Army
Ohio
5
V
5
4th Army
Oklahoma
6
VI
7
5th Army
Oregon
10
X
10
6th Army
Pennsylvania
3
III
3
1st Army
Puerto Rico
2
II
2
CINCLANT
Rhode Island
1
I
1
1st Army
South Carolina
4
IV
4
2nd Army
South Dakota
8
VIII
6th Army
Tennessee
4
IV
4
2nd Army
Texas
6
VI
7
5th Army
Trust Territory
of Pacific
and Commonwealth
of the Northern
Marianas
9
IX
9
CINCPAC
Utah
8
VIII
8
6th Army
Vermont
1
I
1
1st Army
Virginia
3
III
3
& NCR
1st Army
Virgin Islands
2
II
2
CINCLANT
Washington
10
X
10
6th Army
West Virginia
3
III
3
1st Army
Wisconsin
5
V
5
4th Army
Wyoming
8
VIII
8
6th Army
2
ANNEX A
ANNEX B
NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
IN NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
FEMA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
EMERGENCY INFORMATION COORDINATION CENTER (EICC)
202-646-2400
FEMA NATIONAL NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER (NOCC)
300-380-3018 FTS
AUTOVON
380-3018
COMMERCIAL
202-566-1600 ext 3018
Duty Officer (24 hours)
202-898-6100
AUTOVON
380-5357
FEMA REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Name and Address
Telephone
Regional Director
FTS
223-9540
FEMA Region 1
FAX
223-9519
442 J. W. McCormick
COMM AC
617-223-9540
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
FTS
836-8381
Federal Regional Center
AUTOVON
881-1670
Maynard, MA 01754
FAX
836-8338 (FTS)
COMM AC
617-897-9381
Regional Director
FTS
264-8980-8395
FEMA Region II
COMM AC
212-264-8980
26 Federal Plaza Rm 1349
FAX
264-3278 (FTS)
New York, New York 10007
AUTOVON
796-8980
Regional Director
FTS
597-9416
FEMA Region III
FAX
597-8727 (FTS)
Curtis Building, 7th Floor
COMM AC
215-597-9416
6th and Walnut Streets
AUTOVON
725-1620
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Federal Regional Center
FTS
N/A
Olney, MD 20832
COMM AC
N/A
FAX
N/A
AUTOVON
725-1620
Regional Director
FTS
257-2400
FEMA Region IV
COMM AC
404-347-2400
Gulf Oil Building, Pershing Plaza
FAX
Suite 664
257-4220 (FTS)
AUTOVON
434-1552
1375 Peach Tree Street, N.E.
434-1994
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Federal Regional Center
FTS
281-1761
Thomasville, GA 31792
COMM AC
912-226-1761
FAX
281-1203/1204 (FTS)
AUTOVON
434-1994
ANNEX B
Name and Address
Telephone
Regional Director
FTS
886-3671
FEMA Region V
FAX
353-2257 (FTS)
300 S. Wacker Dr. 24th Floor
COMM AC
312-886-3671
Chicago, Illinois 60606
AUTOVON
369-6087
Federal Regional Center
FTS
372-6041
Battle Creek, MI 49106
COMM AC
616-968-8142 ext 6041
FAX
372-6055 (FTS)
AUTOVON
369-6001
Regional Director
FTS
749-9499
FEMA Region VI
FAX
749-9290-9294 (FTS)
1100 Commerce Street
COMM AC
817-387-5811
Dallas, Texas 75242
AUTOVON
962-9499
Federal Regional Center
FTS
749-9104
Denton, TX 72601
COMM AC
817-387-5811
FAX
749-9290 (FTS)
AUTOVON
962-9201-9202
Regional Director
FTS
758-5912
FEMA Region VII
FAX
758-6763 (FTS)
Old Federal Office Building
COMM AC
816-374-5912
911 Walnut Street, Room 300
AUTOVON
886-1371
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Regional Director
FTS
322-4811-4900
FEMA Region VIII
FAX
322-4976 (FTS)
Building 710, Denver Federal Center
COMM AC
303-235-4811-4900
Denver, Colorado 80225
AUTOVON
553-1323
Federal Regional Center
(Same as above)
Denver, CO 80225
Regional Director
FTS
556-8794
FEMA Region IX
FAX
556-4220 (FTS)
Bldg 105 Presidio of San Francisco
COMM AC
415-556-8794
San Francisco, California 94105
AUTOVON
586-9245
ANNEX B
2
Name and Address
Telephone
Regional Director
FTS
396-0396
FEMA Region X
FAX
Federal Regional Center
396-0307 (FTS)
COMM AC
130 228th Street, SW
206-481-8800
AUTOVON
891-1401-1542
Bothell, WA 98021-9796
NOTE: After duty hours contact telephone number for the Regional
Duty Officers may be obtained from:
National One Warning Center
COMM AC
303-635-4486
Ent AFB, CO
AUTOVON
834-3945
Alternate National Warning Center
COMM AC
301-926-5378
Olney, MD
AUTOVON
728-1940
ANNEX B
3
ANNEX C
NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
IN NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
GSA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATORS
Office Phone
COMML
FTS
Primary Marshi T. Burroughs
202-566-0903
566-0903
1st Alt Vacant
202-566-0104
566-0104
2nd Alt Gordon Tassi
202-535-7012
535-7012
REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANNERS
Region
Office Phone
FEMA
GSA
COMML
FTS
NCR
Barbara Sheridan
202-453-4207
453-4207
I
-
1
Sharon Wall
617-835-5759
835-5759
II
-
2
Robert Ownbey
212-264-4061
264-4061
III -
3
William Peebles
215-597-1096
597-1096
IV
-
4
Wesley Johnson
404-221-3039
242-3039
V
-
5
Daniel J. Smith
312-886-8888
886-8888
VI
-
6
John Knight
816-926-5758 926-5758
VII -
7
Sue Lark
817-334-3683 334-3683
VIII -
8
Edwin D. Vest
303-236-7188
776-7188
IX
-
9
Nakano Tsukasa
415-454-7595
454-7595
X
- 10
Theadore E. E. Randles
206-931-7522
396-7522
ANNEX C
ANNEX D
NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
IN NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
NATIONAL COORDINATING CENTER
Contact number for the NCC during the hours of 0700-1700 Monday through
Friday are listed below. At all other times, contact the NCS/DCAOC.
Telephone
Commercial
FTS
AUTOVON
Manager
202-746-1300
746-1300
286-1300
Deputy Manager
202-746-1300
746-1300
286-1300
Communications Mgr.
202-746-1278
746-1278
286-1278
FAX, (Auto)
202-557-5012
557-5012
None
FAX, Secure (ID# 03026)
202-557-2185
557-2185
None
(RAPICOM 3312)
FAX (Manual)
202-746-1278/79
746-1278/79
TELEX (ITT)
286-1278/79
440039 Answer Back: NCSOC UT
Radio*
Call Sign
Net
HF
WGY-915
FNARS
HF
AAA-ONCS
ARMY MARS
HF
AFS-INC
AIR FORCE MARS
HF
KGD-34
FCC, General Use
HF
NNN-ONC
NAVY/USMC MARS
*The NCC monitors the FNARS HF daytime guard frequency. Permission to
operate in FNARS must be obtained from FEMA prior to initiation of
contact. The NCC does not monitor nor normally operate in the Armed
required. Services MARS networks, but maintains the capability to do so when
NCS/DCA OPERATIONS CENTER
The following telephone numbers are provided for the NCS/DCAOC which
operates on a 24-hour schedule:
COMMERCIAL
FTS
AUTOVON
Systems Control Officers
202-692-2714
692-2714
Chief of Operations
222-2714
202-692-2539
692-2539
FAX (Message Ctr.)
222-2539
202-692-2045
692-2045
222-2045
NOTE: The routing indicator for teletypewriter or record traffic to
the NCS/DCAOC is RUEJNCS.
ANNEX D
ANNEX E
NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
IN NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
DoD PLAN FOR MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
1. GENERAL. The FEMA Regional Director has been delegated the authority
contained in Section 415, PL 93-288, to install emergency communications
in a disaster area (as defined in this Plan). The Director may call on
the Department of Defense (DoD) for communications, personnel, or
equipment support.
2. AUTHORITY. DoD agencies are provided authority for disaster relief
operations in DoD Directive 3025.1 and 3025.10, subject: Employment of
Military Resources in National Disaster Emergencies within the United
States and its Territories and Possessions, May 23, 1980. The U.S. Army
as primary DoD action agency for disaster recovery support, is guided by
AR 500-60, subject: Disaster Relief, September 1, 1981, and HQ Forces
Command, (FORSCOM) Military Assistance to Civil Authority Plan, Annex G
(Communications) dated, April 28, 1978, (MACAP), with Change 1, March 13,
1980.
3. ORGANIZATION FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO CIVIL AUTHORITY (NON-WARTIME
EMERGENCIES).
a. The Secretary of the Army has been designated the Executive Agent
for all DoD military assistance to disaster relief within the 50 United
States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the
Pacific Islands, and Possessions. The Director of Military Support
(DOMS), Headquarters, Department of the Army, acting for the Executive
Agent, monitors or directs the employment of DoD resources provided to
civil authorities in connection with Presidentially declared Emergencies
or Major Disasters.
b. Specific responsibility and authority for disaster relief support
within the contiguous 48 States and the District of Columbia is assigned
to U.S. Army Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia.
C. Responsibility for disaster relief support for Alaska, Hawaii,
Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and Possessions
is assigned to the appropriate unified commands as set forth in Annex A.
d. U.S. response to foreign requests for assistance in areas other
than those listed above is the responsibility of the State Department
which may task DoD directly for military assistance to foreign disaster
relief organizations.
ANNEX
E
ANNEX E
NATIONAL PLAN FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
IN NON-WARTIME EMERGENCIES
DoD PLAN FOR MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
1. GENERAL. The FEMA Regional Director has been delegated the authority
contained in Section 415, PL 93-288, to install emergency communications
in a disaster area (as defined in this Plan). The Director may call on
the Department of Defense (DoD) for communications, personnel, or
equipment support.
2. AUTHORITY. DoD agencies are provided authority for disaster relief
operations in DoD Directive 3025.1 and 3025.10, subject: Employment of
Military Resources in National Disaster Emergencies within the United
States and its Territories and Possessions, May 23, 1980. The U.S. Army
as primary DoD action agency for disaster recovery support, is guided by
AR 500-60, subject: Disaster Relief, September 1, 1981, and HQ Forces
Command, (FORSCOM) Military Assistance to Civil Authority Plan, Annex G
1980. (Communications) dated, April 28, 1978, (MACAP), with Change 1, March 13,
3. ORGANIZATION FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO CIVIL AUTHORITY (PEACETIME)
a. The Secretary of the Army has been designated the Executive Agent
for all DoD military assistance to disaster relief within the 50 United
States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the
Pacific Islands, and Possessions. The Director of Military Support
(DOMS), Headquarters, Department of the Army, acting for the Executive
Agent, monitors or directs the employment of DoD resources provided to
civil authorities in connection with Presidentially declared Emergencies
or Major Disasters.
b. Specific responsibility and authority for disaster relief support
within the contiguous 48 States and the District of Columbia is assigned
to U.S. Army Forces Command, Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia.
C. Responsibility for disaster relief support for Alaska, Hawaii,
Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and Possessions
is assigned to the appropriate unified commands as set forth in Annex A.
d. U.S. response to foreign requests for assistance in areas other
than those listed above is the responsibility of the State Department
which may task DoD directly for military assistance to foreign disaster
relief organizations.
ANNEX
E
4. COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT.
a. Within the limitations of DoD Directive 3025.1 and DoD Directive
3025.10 various military agencies are responsible for providing initial
emergency communications support in disaster areas. FEMA Regional
Directors should direct all their requests for military support to the
proper command shown in enclosure 1.
b. Consistent with defense priorities the military commander tasked
actions, as requested by the FEMA Regional Directors:
to support FEMA in a disaster will be responsible for the following
(1) Provide a Military Communications Representative (MCR) to
work with the FCO/SFO and assist the FECC/FECM in determining
requirements; evaluating surviving facilities; and channeling all
requests for service through proper command channels.
requested.
(2) Deploying communications personnel and equipment as
(3) Exercise responsibilities for the prompt establishment of
emergency communications support requested by the FECC/FECM.
(4) With due regard to other government agencies' essential
uninterruptible radio communications responsibilities, coordinate use of
the radio spectrum with all appropriate agencies and assign radio
frequencies and call signs from DoD predesignated assets for use by
military communications units deployed to disaster areas in a manner not
agencies in the area.
to adversely impact essential radio operations by other government
maintenance personnel in the disaster area.
(5) Provide necessary DoD communications equipment and operator/
(6) Provide any other specialized equipment that would assist in
the accomplishment of the mission.
5. PROCEDURES.
a. The FEMA Regional Director will contact the appropriate military
command Emergency Operations Center, which will designate a single point
of contact for military assistance to coordinate with local, State, and
Federal officials within the operational area. The military
representative determines the type and amount of military resources from
mission tasks received from the FEMA Regional Director and passes them on
to the proper military agency. The specific command that the FEMA
representative should contact for DoD support is listed in enclosure 1.
2
ANNEX E
b. Pending a formal disaster declaration, military installation
commanders are authorized to provide military assistance directly to
civil authorities in critical emergencies to save lives, prevent human
suffering, or mitigate great property damage. Obtaining reimbursement
commander. for this support is the responsibility of the supporting military
C. The responsibilities of the Military Communications
Representative in support of the FECC/FECM are to:
(1) Arrange for the deployment of mobile/transportable
communications teams and/or equipment to the disaster area to support the
FCO or the SFO.
(2) Validate all requests for communications to be provided or
arranged for in support of DoD (i.e. AUTOVON, AUTODIN, etc).
(3) Act as the single point of contact with the FECC/FECM for
all military communications support in the relief area, and coordinate
military requirements for other Federal Agency support to the Military
Disaster Control Elements themselves (i.e., FTS, etc). Serve as the
Military Communications Representative (MCR) on the Communications Staff
of the FECC/FECM.
(4) Plan for the rapid phasing out of DoD communications
personnel and equipment and assist in the planning of their replacement
by General Services Administration (GSA)/Federal Emergency Management
Agency personnel and equipment or by commercial service.
ANNEX E
3
REQUESTING MILITARY SUPPORT
FEMA Responsible Area Military Command
Location
48 Conterminous States
U.S. Army Forces Command
See note
District of Columbia
U.S. Army Forces Command
See note
Hawaii
Commander in Chief, Pacific
Camp Smith, HI
Alaska
Alaska Air Command
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Puerto Rico
US Forces Caribbean Command
Key West, FL
Virgin Islands
US Forces Caribbean Command
Key West, FL
Canal Zone
Commander, Southern Command
Quarry Heights,
Panama CZ
Guam
Commander in Chief, Pacific
Camp Smith, HI
Representative
American Samoa
Commander in Chief, Pacific
Camp Smith, HI
Representative
Trust Territory
Commander in Chief, Pacific
Camp Smith, HI
Representative
NOTE: During peacetime, the Commander, United States Army Forces Command
(FORSCOM) at Fort McPherson, Georgia, has been assigned responsbility for
the conduct of CONUS disaster relief functions in the 48 conterminous
States and District of Columbia. FORSCOM, in turn, has delegated the
Armies. responsibility to the commanders of the five Continental United States
4
ANNEX E
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTERS
DUTY HOURS
NON-DUTY HOURS
First US Army
AV/923-6535
AV/923-4805, 4827
Fort Meade, MD
FTS/938-6535
FTS/938-4805, 4827
Coml 301-677-6535
Coml 301-677-4805, 4827
STU 03687 -301-677-5038
Second US Amry
AV/797-3280
AV/797-3280
Fort Gillem, GA
FTS/404-362-3279
FTS/404-362-3280
Coml 404-362-3279
Coml 404-362-3280
STU 00937 -404-752-4914
Fourth US Amry
AV/459-3865
AV/459-3334
Fort Sheridan, IL
FTS/312-926-3865
FTS/312-926-3334
Coml 312-926-3865
Coml 312-926-3334
STU 02826 -312-432-7026
Fifth US Army
AV/471-2901
AV/471-6111
Fort Sam Houston, TX
FTS/746-2901
FTS/746-6111
Coml 512-221-2901
Coml 512-201-6111
STU 01183 -512-227-8915
Sixth US Army
AV/586-5671
AV/586-2497
Presidio of
FTS/415-561-5671
FTS/415-561-2497
San Francisco, CA
Coml 415-561-5671
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Enclosure 1 to ANNEX E
8
CONUS ARMIES AND READINESS GROUPS
AR 10-42
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MI
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*
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INDIANA
OHIO
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COLORADO
MO
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FITZSIMONS
MISSOURI
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VIRGINIAL
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ARMY MED
VIRGINIA
FORT MEADE
FORT DOUGLAS
RAMSAS
CEN
FIRST/US ARMY
FORT RILEY
FORT LEE
FORT KNOX
ARIZONA
SINIUCRY
MORTH CAROLINA
LOS ALAMITOS
"In "I MEXICO
ARMY NG ING CTR
OKLAHOMA
INNESSEE
SECOND US ARMY
IENAS
ANNAMSAS
FORT $111
REDSTONE ARSENAL
CAROLINA
FORT BRACC
,
GEORGIA
FIFTH US ARMY
mississippi
Alamawa
FORT JACKSON
FORT CILLEM
INVISIANA
FORT BUCHANAN
MEXICO
FORT SAM HOUSTON
Enclosure 2, Annex E
FLORIDA
CONUS ARMY HEADQUARTERS AND READINESS
PUERTO RICO
GROUP LOCATION
*
READINESS CROUP LOCATION
SECOND ARMY INCLUDES PUERTO RICO
PATRICK AFB
AND VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES
Figure 1. CONUS Armies and Readiness Groups
15 March 1984
Figure 1. CONUS Armies and Readiness Groups
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