Operations VDEM works with local government, state and federal
agencies, voluntary organizations and private partners to provide
resources and expertise through the four phases of emergency
management. Benjamin L. Muncy Private Sector Liaison/Logistics
Planner
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Preparedness Response Recovery Mitigation
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Hazards
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During a Disaster Local Governments: Restore essential, vital
services. Water Power Communications Transportation Shelter Medical
Care Assist individuals and families in need. Request help from the
state when needed.
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During a Disaster, cont. The State: Responds to requests from
local governments. Commits state resources, such as the National
Guard. Reviews local assessments to determine if requirements
exceed state capabilities. Local situation reports. Local initial
damage assessment reports. State agencies damage assessment
reports. Other damage and situational information
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During a Disaster, cont. The State: Determines if a State of
Emergency needs to be declared. VEOC assessment of impact. Draft
Executive Order. Governor declares State of Emergency. Requests
federal assistance. VEOC summary of impact on localities. Need for
federal resources to recover. FEMA determines need for military
resources.
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Virginia Emergency Operations Center
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Virginia Emergency Response Team Coordinate response to
disasters and emergencies throughout the Commonwealth Comprised of
more than 400 members Over 30 state agencies Non-profit
organizations Private partners Federal partners
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WebEOC
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Private Sector Liaison Program
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Core Functions of PSL Program Support to Virginia Emergency
Response Team (VERT) Resource for Situational Awareness Private
Sector Partners Pre-disaster partnerships Identification of the
most needed resources Resource for Local Emergency Management
Officials Contacts, Operational Status etc.
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Private Sector Partners Information Exchange Irene Examples
Number of businesses being reached Planning Benefits Understanding
Terminology Translating
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Emergency Management Update Active Disasters ALL FEDERALLY
DECLARED Louisa County Earthquake (Recovery) Hurricane Irene
(Recovery) Derecho (Recovery)