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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS (COOP)
Exercise Series for FQHC’s & other Community –
Based Health Care Providers
WELCOME
and
INTRODUCTIONS
EXERCISE TARGET CAPABILITIES
and DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Warning and notification to mission essential staff and patients regarding potential
and current threats.
Activation, management and maintenance of existing Continuity of Operations Plans
(COOP) in support of identified Mission Essential Functions.
Support of staff members “Family Disaster Plans.”
Logistical plans for facility operations, critical resource identification, acquisition,
distribution and re-supply.
Transition to normal business operations.
Validation of existing policies, plans and procedures.
Identification of deficiencies and un-met needs in existing policies, plans and
procedures.
Identify a plan of action that facilitates the revision of current policies, plans and
procedures based on identified strengths and weaknesses.
Expedite the development of a viable “All-Hazards” Continuity of Operations Plan
(COOP).
EXERCISE RULES
There are no textbook solutions. Varying viewpoints, even
disagreements, are expected. This is intended to be a safe, open,
stress-free environment.
Respond based on your knowledge of current plans and capabilities
(i.e., you may use only existing assets) and insights derived from
training
Your organization’s positions or policies do not limit you. Make your
best decision based on the circumstances presented.
Decisions are not precedent setting and may not reflect your
organization’s final position on a given issue. This is an opportunity to
discuss and present multiple options and possible solutions.
Assume cooperation and support from other responders and agencies.
The situation updates, written material, and resources serve as the
basis for discussion.
THE 2011 HURRICANE SEASONAL OUTLOOK FROM NOAA
NOAA hurricane outlook indicates an above-normal Atlantic season
May 19, 2011
The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season
this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued by NOAA’s Climate
Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service.
Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the six-month season, which begins
June 1, NOAA is predicting the following ranges this year:
12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which:
6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher),
including:
3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or
higher)
Each of these ranges has a 70 percent likelihood, and indicate that
activity will exceed the seasonal average of 11 named storms, six
hurricanes and two major hurricanes
EXERCISE BACKGROUND
Hurricane Zoey is based on the actual storm track and
statistics of the “No Name # 6” Hurricane of 1921. Hurricane
# 6 made landfall in the Tampa Bay region and impacted
large portions of what is now the Greater Orlando Area.
Module 1 – Preparedness and Initial Response
Pre-Landfall (+96 hours to +48/36 hours)
Current Situation:
It is a bright, sunny morning in Central Florida. Orlando residents are starting
their daily routines. Vacationers from around the world are venturing out to
enjoy the beaches and local tourist attractions. Meanwhile, meteorologist from
the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and the Weather Forecast Office (WFO),
Melbourne continue to monitor Hurricane Zoey. After reviewing the current
data and evaluating the potential threat to Central Florida, The National
Hurricane issued the following Public Advisory.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
No current weather events are impacting the greater Orlando area.
The National Hurricane Center has issued Hurricane Watches for the majority
of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Residents and visitors are conducting business and leisure as usual.
Module 1 - Update - Preparedness and Initial Response
Pre-Landfall ( +48 Hours to +36 hours)
Current Situation:
The weather remains pleasant in the Greater Orlando area. Hurricane Zoey continues to
strengthen and remains on an eastward path towards the Florida Gulf Coast. Residents and
visitors have been monitoring the progress of the storm via various media outlets. However,
due to the uncertainty of the storm’s path, many residents and visitors are hoping for the best
and haven’t considered potential protective actions.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
The National Hurricane Center has issued Hurricane Watches and Warnings for the majority of
the Florida Gulf Coast and portions of the Florida Atlantic Coast.
At this time, there are no disruptions to any municipal services.
Local merchants are reporting a surge in the purchase disaster supplies.
Many Counties have issued Mandatory Evacuation Order for all non-residents and Voluntary
Evacuation Orders for residents.
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) in potentially impacted counties have activated.
Additionally, the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is activated and stands ready to
respond to any county mission request.
EXERCISE INJECT
DUE TO PRE-SCHEDULED VACATIONS AND
STAFF ON SICK LEAVE, THE FACILITY IS NOT
CURRENTLY OPERATING AT 100% STAFFING
Module 2 -Response Plan Maintenance and Recovery Transition
(+24 hours to Post-landfall -72 hours)
Current Situation:
Hurricane Zoey continues on its current path. Weather conditions on the Florida Gulf Coast and inland
portions of the state have deteriorated over the past few hours. Tropical storm force winds are impacting
coastal areas. Residents, visitors, and evacuees are dealing with high wind, torrential rain and urban
flooding as they attempt obtain last minute supplies, seek shelter and/or in need of medical attention.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Major portions of the Florida Gulf Coast, inland regions and Atlantic Coast regions (in Zoey’s path) are
currently under Hurricane Warning or Watches.
In areas under current Warnings and Watches, all schools, day care facilities and non-essential municipal
public services are closed.
Very few retail (food, gasoline, etc.) outlets are open and disaster supplies are difficult to obtain.
Large portions of the Florida Gulf Coast and inland regions are experiencing power outages, sewage spills
and boil water notices.
There are wide spread landline telephone and internet outages in the threatened area. Additionally, cellular
telephone and Wi-Fi internet services are disrupted and unreliable.
Due to urban flooding, many areas have limited or no ingress/egress.
General and “Special Needs” shelters throughout the impacted and host counties are at or near capacity.
Hurricane Zoey has not made landfall and conditions will continue to deteriorate over the next several
hours.
Module 2- Update -Response Plan Maintenance and Recovery Transition
(+24 hours to Post-landfall -72 hours)
Current Situation:
The eye of Category 4 Hurricane Zoey moved ashore near Tampa Bay 12 hours ago with maximum
sustained winds of 140 mph. Zoey spread sustained major hurricane force winds of 111-130 mph with gusts
to Category 4 strength across coastal and inland regions of Central Florida. The eye of Hurricane Zoey
passed just to the north of the greater Orlando area and has re-entered the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 1
hurricane. Both local and national media outlets are reporting widespread damage to residential, business
and municipal structures along Zoey’s path. Local, regional and state emergency responders are
conducting search and rescue operations in all impacted areas. As is typical with post hurricane weather
conditions, it is a sunny, breezy, hot and humid day in the impacted regions.
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
Hurricane Zoey has made landfall and has caused major damage in large areas of the central Florida Gulf
Coast, inland central Florida, and the north-central Florida Atlantic coast.
Local emergency services are concentrated on search and rescue missions and are not able to provide
assistance to residents and visitors that require treatment for minor injuries.
Electrical, water, sewage, landline and cellular telephone services are inoperable or have minimal capability
across the region.
Downed power lines pose a threat to residents and visitors across the region.
Roadways throughout the region are impacted by standing water and debris.
Public transportation is not operational at this time.
Local residents have started to clear debris from properties.
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