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Emergency Response Management Equipment Package

Architecture Geographic Scope

Description:

This Equipment package develops and stores emergency response plans and manages overall coordinated response to emergencies. It tracks the availability of resources and assists in the appropriate allocation of these resources for a particular emergency response. This Equipment package provides coordination between multiple allied agencies before and during emergencies to implement emergency response plans and track progress through the incident. It provides vital communications linkages which provide real-time information to emergency response personnel in the field.

 

Included in:

City of Longview Public Safety Dispatch
County EOC
County Public Safety Dispatch
DPS Communications Service
East Texas 911 Communications Center
East Texas Med Center EMS
Municipal Government EOC
Municipal Public Safety Dispatch
Private Tow/Wrecker Dispatch
Regional Medical Center Dispatch
State EOC

Processes:

5.1.2Determine Coordinated Response Plan
5.1.3Communicate Emergency Status
5.1.4Manage Emergency Response
5.1.5Manage Emergency Service Allocation Store
5.2Provide Operator Interface for Emergency Data
5.3.1Select Response Mode
5.3.4Assess Response Status
5.5Update Emergency Display Map Data
  

User Service Requirements (fully or partially addressed):

2.0PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.2EN-ROUTE TRANSIT INFORMATION
2.2.1TI shall include an Information Distribution function that disseminates information to travelers.
2.2.1.1Information Distribution shall include an Information Network capability.
2.2.1.1.4The Information Network shall provide all users with information that is from a single source in order to ensure consistency across all users.
2.3PERSONALIZED PUBLIC TRANSIT
2.3.4The PPT shall include an Information Processing function.
4.5HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE
4.5.0ITS shall include a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Incident Response (HIR) service.
4.5.2HIR shall provide an Operation Focal Point (OFP) for initiating appropriate responses.
4.5.2.1OFP shall be capable of being implemented as either a centralized dispatch or several de-centralized dispatch units or vehicles.
4.5.2.2OFP shall provide the capability for existing dispatch centers to receive the calls, determine response requirements, and route distress calls to predesignated responding agencies.
4.5.2.3OFP shall provide the capability for operators to coordinate with other agencies and response services to include, but not be limited to, the following:
4.5.2.3(a)State and/or local transportation officials.
4.5.2.3(b)Police departments.
4.5.2.3(c)Highway patrol.
4.5.2.3(e)Emergency medical services.
4.5.2.3(f)Environmental protection agencies.
4.5.2.3(g)HAZMAT teams.
4.5.2.3(h)Towing and other "courtesy" services.
4.5.3HIR shall include a Communications (COMM) function.
4.5.3.3COMM shall provide the capability for data to be sent from any location covering all areas of the contiguous United States.
4.5.3.4COMM shall provide the capability for linkages/interfaces with various existing networks.
5.0EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.2EMERGENCY VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
5.2.1EVM Service shall include an Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System.
5.2.1.1Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall maintain the availability status of relevant emergency vehicles.
5.2.1.2Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall determine the emergency response vehicles best suited to respond to an incident.
5.2.1.3Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall dispatch the appropriate emergency response vehicle (s) to the incident.
5.2.2EVM Service shall include a Route Guidance System.
5.2.2.1Route Guidance System shall maintain real-time information on traffic conditions in urban and rural areas, emergency response vehicle locations, and emergency response vehicle destinations.
5.2.3EVM Service shall include a Signal Priority System.
5.2.3.1Signal Priority System shall maintain real-time information on signal timing, emergency vehicle locations and emergency vehicle routing.
8.0MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
8.1MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
8.1.1Maintenance and Construction Operations shall provide a Maintenance Vehicle Fleet Management (MVFM) function to schedule and dispatch, monitor and track location, and monitor operational condition and maintenance requirements of public and contracted fleets of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles. This function includes interactions among Traffic Managers, Supervisors, Dispatchers, Field Crews, Construction Crews, Vehicle Maintenance Crews, Equipment Maintenance Crews, Weather Services Organizations, and Information Service Providers.
8.1.1.6MVFM shall be capable of providing dispatchers and operators of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles with information regarding potential and actual roadway problems.
8.1.1.6.1MVFM shall provide information to dispatchers and vehicle operators, including but not limited to:
8.1.1.6.1(b)Incidents
8.1.4Maintenance and Construction Operations shall provide a Roadway Maintenance Conditions and Work Plan Dissemination (RMCWPD) function to provide Intra- and Inter-agency coordination of work plans. This function includes interactions among Traffic Managers, Supervisors, Planning Agencies, Public Safety Organizations, and Information Service Providers.
8.1.4.1RMCWPD shall coordinate information on planned maintenance and construction activities, including work zone information, and unplanned remediation activities, such as inclement weather responses, so that routing, scheduling, and resource allocation can be accomplished.
8.1.4.2RMCWP shall support inter-agency coordination of response and scheduling of resources for significant events with broad impact, like natural disasters, major incidents, and large planned or seasonal events.
8.1.4.3RMCWPD shall coordinate information with other transportation agencies, including but not limited to:
8.1.4.3(a)Public Safety
8.1.4.3(b)Emergency Medical Management
  
The detailed process and user service requirement traceability information on this page was extracted from the National ITS Architecture. Consult the National ITS Architecture web site for more information.

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