Updated Based on Notice of Change to the NRP, May 25, 2006

Introduction to:

National Response Plan (NRP)

The National Response Plan (NRP)The National Response Plan (NRP)

Builds on what works from previous plans and incident response

Forges new approaches and mechanisms to address today’s threats

Addresses the complete spectrum of incident management activities

Uses the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to establish a framework for coordination among Federal, State, local, tribal, nongovernmental, and private-sector organizations

The MandateThe Mandate

Homeland Security Act of 2002 and HSPD-5 required a comprehensive national approach to domestic incident management through the development of:

National Incident Management System (NIMS): Standardizes incident management processes, protocols, and procedures for use by all responders

National Response Plan (NRP): Establishes . . . Federal coordination structures/mechanisms Direction for incorporation of existing plans Consistent approach to managing incidents

Relationship: NIMS and NRPRelationship: NIMS and NRPNIMS Aligns command, control,

organization structure, terminology, communication protocols, & resources/resource-typing

Used for all events

Knowledge

Abilities

Resources

StateResponse or Support

FederalResponse or Support

Incident

NRP Integrates & applies Federal

resources, knowledge, & abilities before, during, & after an incident

Implemented for incidents requiring Federal coordination

LocalResponse

NRP PremisesNRP PremisesThe NRP is based on the following premises:

Incidents are typically managed at the lowest possible geographic, organizational, and jurisdictional level

Incident management activities are initiated and conducted using the principles contained in the NIMS

Existing AuthoritiesExisting AuthoritiesThe NRP:

Uses the foundation provided by the Homeland Security Act, HSPD-5, and the Stafford Act to provide a comprehensive, all-hazards approach to domestic incident management

Does NOT alter or impede the ability of Federal agencies to carry out their specific authorities under applicable laws, Executive orders, and directives

The NRP Is Always in EffectThe NRP Is Always in Effect NRP coordination mechanisms are flexible and

scalable

Activation levels range in scope and may include:

Full NRP Implementation

NRP Incident Annex Implementation

Ongoing Situation Monitoring & Reporting

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NRP ApplicabilityNRP Applicability

The NRP applies to all Federal departments and agencies that have primary jurisdiction for or participate in operations requiring a Federal response, including:

Major disasters, emergencies, and terrorist incidents including threats

Other events of lesser severity requiring a coordinated Federal response

Incidents of National SignificanceIncidents of National SignificanceThe NRP distinguishes between:

Incidents that require the Secretary of Homeland Security to manage the Federal response, termed Incidents of National Significance, and

The majority of incidents occurring each year that are handled by responsible jurisdictions or agencies

DHS Secretary must declare an event as an Incident of National SignificanceDHS Secretary must declare an event as an Incident of National Significance

Incidents of National SignificanceIncidents of National SignificanceConsiderations for declaring Incidents of National Significance:

1. A Federal department or agency, responding under its own authorities, requests DHS assistance

2. Resources of State and local authorities are overwhelmed Stafford Act major disasters or emergencies Other catastrophic incidents

3. More than one Federal department or agency is involved Credible threats or indications of imminent terrorist attack Threats/incidents related to high-profile, large-scale events

4. The President directs DHS to assume responsibility for incident management

Incidents of Lesser SeverityIncidents of Lesser SeverityIncidents requiring a Federal response that are of lesser severity than an Incident of National Significance:

Are managed by the Federal department/agency with jurisdictional authority

May be managed using the NRP framework and annexes

Proactive Federal ResponseProactive Federal Response

In the case of a catastrophic incident . . .

Primary mission is to: Save lives Protect critical infrastructure, property, and the

environment Contain the event Preserve national security

Standard assistance-request procedures may be expedited or suspended *

Selected Federal response resources will mobilize, deploy, and begin necessary operations

Notification/full coordination with States will occur, but the coordination will not delay rapid deployment

Federal-to-Federal SupportFederal-to-Federal Support A Federal entity with primary responsibility and

statutory authority for an incident that needs support or assistance beyond its normal operations may request DHS coordination and facilitation through the NRP

Generally, this support is funded by the Federal entity with primary responsibility and statutory authority for the incident, according to the Economy Act, unless other statutory authorities exist

NRP: The Full Spectrum of Incident ManagementNRP: The Full Spectrum of Incident Management

Prevention

Preparedness

Response

Recovery

Mitigation

Post-IncidentPost-IncidentIncidentIncidentPre-IncidentPre-Incident

Incident Management

Prevention: Actions taken to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident from occurring

Response: Activities that build, sustain, and improve the operational capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents

Recovery: Post-disaster activities that help return property to normal conditions

Mitigation: Activities designed to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property or to lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of an incident

NRP StructureNRP Structure

Emergency Support Function AnnexesEmergency Support Function Annexes

Support AnnexesSupport Annexes

Incident AnnexesIncident Annexes

AppendixesAppendixes

Base PlanBase Plan Describes the domestic incident management structures and processes

Include acronyms, definitions, authorities, and a compendium of national interagency plans

Describe the structures and responsibilities for coordinating incident resource support

Provide guidance for the functional processes and administrative requirements

Address contingency or hazard situations requiring specialized application of the NRP

Unit SummaryUnit SummaryIn summary, the NRP:

Establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident management across a spectrum of activities including prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery

Is predicated on the National Incident Management System, or NIMS

Provides the structure and mechanisms for national-level policy and operational direction for domestic incident management for all hazards

Does not alter or impede the ability of Federal, State, local, or tribal departments and agencies to carry out their specific authorities or perform their responsibilities under all applicable laws, Executive orders, and directives

ResourcesResourcesWeb: http://www.dhs.gov/nationalresponseplan

ResourcesResourcesWeb: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims

ResourcesResourcesWeb: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/ICSResource/index.htm