“A MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS” Uniquely South East Texas

“A MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATION THAT

WORKS”

Uniquely SouthEast Texas

South East TexasHomeland Security

SETRPC(Funding)

LEPC(Education)

SNCA(Response)

How the SNCA fits How the SNCA fits into South East into South East Texas Texas Homeland SecurityHomeland Security

Founded – February 9, 1949 (60+ Years)

Process began in 1947 prior to the Texas City disaster

First meeting - 4 Fire Departments and 5 Industrial Facilities

Recognized founding fathers – Mr. Buck Wilson and Mr. Ralph Merchant

Fire Departments Police Departments Public Works Departments Industrial Members Emergency Management Municipal, County, State, & Federal Coast Guard, Texas GLO, National Weather

Service, FBI, ATF, RLO, Texas DPS EMS Health Departments, Hospitals Red Cross/Salvation Army Lamar University & Safety Vendors SETRPC

To organize disaster response & preparedness teams for industrial or natural disasters.

Community protection against major conflagration.

Concentration of Hazardous Materials (Petrochemical Plants).

Evacuation problems (Geography).

Responsibility and accountability of facilities, municipalities.

Vast resources already in place.

Unite for mutual aid assistance in emergencies.

Exchange technical information and developments in disaster control, firefighting, etc.

Unite with law enforcement agencies for better protection.

Encourage community service to those we serve

Discourage the Association from taking an active part in any political activities.

Provides the community or member plant in need with equipment, manpower, area mobilization, communications, and incident management.

501(c) 4 OrganizationBusiness Based on a

“Gentleman’s Agreement”

Constitution

By-Laws

Strategic Plan

Guidelines

Elected Officers and Board of Directors

Board Make up:4 – Executive Board (Pres, VP, Sec/Tres, Sgt Arms)2 – Municipal Fire Departments2 – Industrial Fire Departments2 – Law Enforcement1 – EMS1 -- Health1 – At Large

Monthly Meeting hosted by different members.

Chemical Plant Fires Refinery Fires Ship Fires Roadway Hazardous Materials Train Derailments Major Building Fires Biological Emergencies Hurricanes, Tornados, Ice Storms

Huntsman Thanked Sabine-Neches Chiefs’ Association

Leyton Brown, manager of Safety and Security for Huntsman Corp., with members of the Sabine-Neches Chiefs’ Association, who Brown was thanking for their

help with the April 29, 2006 explosion and fire at the Huntsman Port Arthur plant.

The Port Arthur News

1. Through normal radio Mutual Aid requests

1. Outside of Region requests through Beaumont Fire Dispatch

2. Beaumont Dispatch contacts SNCA Board member

3. Communication and Coordination goes from there

4. Example: High Island Tank Farm fire.

Foam Pumpers Aerial Trucks Pumpers Large Volume Hoses Rescue Vans Hazardous Materials Equipment Communication Vans SCBA’s 80,000 Gal. Foam Concentrate Disaster Trailer for MCI Oil Spill Equipment

Responders Pick Up Own Tab (No Wages, O.T. Bills, etc.).

Requestor Reimburses for Consumables

Requestor Reimburses for Damages

FY2001 Reorganization (included Hardin County)

New Members classified by Response Capability

Required all members to host

Implemented Strategic Plan

Hold 3 Strategic Planning Meetings each year

Implemented Incident Management Teams

Implemented New Dues Structure

Following the National Incident Management System, the SNCA is for assistance only, not to take over

command. SNCA used as MACC. The IMT assists with:

Equipment Supplies Apparatus Command Logistics Finance Operations

First Strategic Plan on June 2006

Strategic Plan up-dated every 2 years

SNCA holds 3 Strategic Planning Meetings each year.

Response Equipment Data Base (Access) Incident Management Teams SNCA Special Needs Tracking Software

www.sncaems.org SNCA sponsors www.setinfo.org Web

Site SNCA Golf Tournament Funds go to LIT

for scholarships for Fire, Police, EMS, and Corrections officers

SNCA Web site www.snchiefs.com Emergency Response

New Federal Challenges (Natural, Man-made, or Terrorism)

Membership (Growth & Change)

Response (Commitments & Capability)

LNG

Budget Needs

Presidential Directives

State, Federal, LEPC & Drill Coordination

A Resounding YES!

We Have the Size & a Successful History Diverse Organization South East Texas Helping “Mind Set” Need Still Exists Increasing Community Expectations Increasing Community Expansions RMP & LEPC Requirements Downsizing “Do More w/Less” National Incident Management System National Response Plan

“A MUTUAL AID ORGANIZATION THAT

WORKS”

Questions or CommentsSend us an email at snca@ih2000.net