Storm Preparedness Efforts
With the potential for Hurricane Sandy to impact Connecticut early next week it is important to remind emergency response organizations that it is not too early to begin preparation efforts. At this time it is recommended to reference the State Response Framework, more specifically Appendix B (Pre-Activation Framework).
Appendix B is the Pre-Activation Framework. Under Title 28, Chapter 517 of the Connecticut
General Statutes, the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
(DESPP), Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), is responsible for emergency management and homeland security for the state. This framework document outlines pre-activation steps and articulates communications and coordination procedures between DESPP/DEMHS internal and external partners for a potential emergency.
These activities are dependent upon the current situation status and may be scaled up or down at the discretion of the DESPP Commissioner, DESPP Deputy Commissioner for DEMHS, and the State Emergency Management Director.
A link to the State Response Framework :
http://www.ct.gov/demhs/lib/demhs/ct_srf_aug_2011.pdf
Additional Resources
State Fire Rescue Disaster Response Plan-Hurricane Model Procedures Guide
Below is a link to the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control - State Fire Rescue Disaster Response Plan’s Hurricane Model Procedures for Response of Emergency Vehicles During Hurricanes and Tropical Storms.
https://www.ct.gov/cfpc/lib/cfpc/modelProcedsEmerVehiclesInHurricanes2011.pdf
NIOSH Hurricane Response Resources
The NIOSH topic page Emergency Response Resources for Storm/Flood and Hurricane Response now includes the most up-to-date resources NIOSH has available for storm/flood and hurricane response as Hurricane Season 2012 continues.
