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Continuity of Operations Continuity of Government
Discussion-based Exercise
Specialized venue of the Vigilant Guard Exercise
June 22, 2009
Celebration / recognition…
Applaud efforts Impressive number of state agencies
involved / completed Valuable learning opportunities Expanded partnerships
Introductions
Introduce yourself / agency representing One word to describe your experience
with this planning process Self assessment…assign a grade to your
agency’s current COOP plan
Ardent Sentry / Vigilant Guard
National Level Exercise Host, State of Iowa Region VII exercise (IA, KS, NE, MO)
Dates: June 18-24 Multiple venues Both discussion-based / operations-based Opportunity for multi-state coordination and
information sharing
Overview…
April 2008, exercise concept formed States provided input into objectives
Foreign Animal Disease Joint Task Force Continuity of Operations Crisis City
Purpose…
Validate state-level COOP plans Interface between individual plans Integral step: preparing for functional
exercise (July 2010)
Objectives…
Examine internal and external communication systems notifications / information sharing processes
Identify functional requirements prevention and response phases
Discuss efficient means for identifying critical resource priorities 12 hours 4 to 15 business days 16 to 30 business days
Objectives… (cont’d)
Review the authorities and procedures for managing emergency operations
Determine priorities for managing human capital
Participation…
Players Agency personnel active in planning role
Presenters Individuals (SME) sharing background
information and explain how events will unfold from their perspective (learning objectives)
Facilitators Plan and manage the flow of exercise play
Exercise Structure…
Discussion-based exercise: explore / validate current capabilities Identify any planning gaps
Module 1: Threat information Module 2: News Flash: Attack on American Soil Module 3: The Story Unfolds
Tutorials built into the discussion
Exercise Expectations…
Participation is required, even if it is only to listen
Respect new thoughts, ideas and opinions
Foster solutions to problems not yet resolved
Exercise Expectations…
Refuse to throw up your hands on how to solve the problem Everyone present has valuable expertise
Respect the learning of fellow participants
Assumptions / Artificialities…
Scenario information will not be as concise and deliberate in an actual event
Discussion limited to only participating agencies
Discussion-based exercises tend to minimize the true challenges of actions
Assumptions / Artificialities…
Players may not have the answers Participant worksheet
Difficult to separate COOP planning from response planning Intend to relay critical knowledge
how response efforts unfold highlight expectations of information sharing and
actions Interface between individual plans
Agenda…
(3) modules Group discussions / whole discussion
Working lunch provided Hot Wash discussion
Scenario….
Preparedness is a funny thing; there’s only so much of it a soul can stand. The problem with bracing for the worse, you have to imagine it first.
-- Shawn Hubler
Scenario…
Sensitive in nature Overwhelming Possible new outlooks One venue of the overall Vigilant Guard exercise Driven by intelligence “analysis”
Totally unknown to public Not based on any known threat info Natural vs. intentional
Homeland Security…
…What are the risks?
Module One:
Open the “green” dot
Module One:
Thursday, June 4 FBI offices receive intelligence on potential attack on US
agriculture industry Group called “Reclaim the Earth” belief that genetic
manipulation of livestock & crops will lead to destruction of environment
Friday, June 5 TSA is holding individual suspected with planning attacks
against the U.S. From Lincoln NE, found suspicious and potentially destructive
possessions Outstanding warrant for acts of arson Extensive travel history
Module One: (cont’d)
Monday, June 8 FBI offices have detected increase in terrorist
communications over past 48 hours Wire taps on associates of the “Reclaim the Earth”
suggest group is in latter planning stages of operation Wednesday, June 10
YouTube videos draw attention to threatening the destruction of U.S. agriculture unless policies change
Highlight vulnerabilities of the system “strike at the heart of U.S. agriculture”
Module One: (cont’d)
Monday, June 15 Hard economic times trouble various throughout country Businesses search for ways to cut costs; announcing layoffs and
elimination of jobs Local law enforcement reporting increased levels of violence and
vandalism Wednesday, June 17
FBI receiving unusual increase on reports of suspicious activities University campuses / capitol complex buildings in Midwest
Investigating possible theft of munitions storage facility on a military base
Intercepted messages have heightened concerns of potential threat on state government facilities in Midwest
Presentation…
Intelligence Fusion and Analysis
LTC Matt Oleen
KS Fusion Center
Module Two:
Open the “yellow” dot
Module Two:
Friday, June 19, 3:30 a.m. Initial reports of a loud explosion in Des Moines, Iowa Huge glow of fires seen from far distances Citizen reports of some type of train crash
Friday, June 19, 4:15 a.m. Incident Command established; several resource requests being
dispatched to scene Victims / responders complaining of difficulty breathing and
burning eyes Incident objectives: evacuation of area, emergency care to
victims, contain fires, transport injured Immediate public reaction = Panic Nationwide coverage is continuous / media speculations
challenge response efforts
Module Two: (cont’d)
Friday, June 19, 6:00 a.m. Local EOC is activated Mass casualty event, quickly exceeding county
resources Request for state assistance
WMD specialty teams / National Guard’s Civil Support Team Friday, June 19, 7:30 a.m.
Derailed train was carrying multiple toxic industrial chemicals (chlorine, ammonium ntrate, phosgene, coal, and other harmful elements)
Toxic plum passes over the Iowa Capitol area and later through Des Moines business district
Module Two: (cont’d)
Friday, June 19, 12:00 p.m. Investigators attempt to identify source of derailment Initial search suggests use of train derailing device
No scheduled track maintenance Powerful explosive charge placed against side of rail and
initiated by timer or remote detonator Evidence is demonstrating the event was intentional
and points to key individuals on the FBI watch list Friday, June 19, 3:00 p.m.
Breaking news coverage of intentional aspects of train derailment
Public fear grows and rumors of future attacks are paralyzing nation
Module Two: (cont’d)
Saturday, June 20, 10:00 a.m. FBI receive details of (3) simultaneous SWAT raids
conducted in Des Moines; residences of those possibly tied to rail sabotage.
Evidence holds strong links to further attacks on state government entities in Midwest
Monday, June 22, 9:00 a.m. KS authorities receive report of suspicious activity at
local motel in Topeka Individuals checked out at apx 5:30 a.m. with no
evidence of where they were travelling Sweep of the rooms brought fingerprint match to
person of interest related to Des Moines incident
Module Two: (cont’d)
Monday, June 22, 11:30 a.m. Based on sighting of Des Moines rail saboteur
suspects in Topeka and continued threats to government agencies in the state Governor Parkinson directs key civilian and military
offices to evaluate COOP plans / procedures Briefing requested no later than close of business
today on current readiness levels for COOP
Module Three:
Open the “red” dot
Module Three:
Monday, June 22, 12:30 p.m. Unmarked delivery truck parks in middle of street in
front of Landon State Office Building State employee witnesses individual exit delivery
truck and gets in a gray sedan Employee reports suspicious activity to authorities Local response agencies arrive; matches license to a
reported stolen vehicle near a military base. Before approach actions are taken, response officials
direct a precautionary evacuation of the facilities in the area
Module Three:
Module Three:
Monday, June 22, 1:30 p.m. An explosion from the delivery truck occurs,
vibrating throughout the downtown area Damages are extensive but exact details
currently unknown
Response in Action…
Lt Scott Martin
Capitol Police
Jonathan York
KS Emergency Management
Hotwash
Improvement actions to be completed
Questions / issues to be studied
One thing you plan to share with staff at your agency
Thank you….
… for all your hard work and your participation in today’s discussion-based exercise.
Keep up the Good Work!!!