September 2, 2009

Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

A Community Preparedness Strategy

PANDEMIC FLU PLANNING

Key Issues to Address

Continuity of OperationsPersonal Protective EquipmentSchool ClosuresCritical Information Requirements:

Estimated Infection Rate within Jurisdiction School Reports on Absenteeism School Closure Information Business of Event Closures Public Information Campaigns

Continuity of Operations

Why? -- Good Business PracticeWhat? -- Maintain Essential FunctionsHow? – Ten Basic Pieces

Essential Functions

Delegation of Authority

Continuity Communications

Human Capital

Reconstitution Operations

Orders of Succession

Continuity Facilities

Vital Records Management

Test, Training, and Exercise

Devolution

COOP Plan Guidance/Template

(Available on GOHSEP website)

Model for Parish and local to use

Based on FEMA guides and training

Includes PanFlu considerations

COOP for PanFlu

Human Capital Absenteeism – need policies/procedures

• Must stay home, but not sick?

• Non-essential personnel?

Telework – need policies/procedures and equipment (Gusky)

Basic concept of response is EOC ops Not good for PanFlu Technology exists to decentralize – must plan!

COOP Resources

FEMAContinuity Guidance Circular 1Continuity Assistance Tool

TrainingEMI IS 546 – COOP AwarenessEMI IS 547 – Introduction to COOP

GOHSEPAppendix A of 2009 LA PanFlu Annex to EOPCOOP Plan Instructions and Template

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http://207.96.48.13/index.htm

TELEWORK

Should be included in your emergency plan for pandemics

Facilitates social distancingRequires policies and proceduresMust designate mission-critical employeesMaintain a current telework agreement

with specific COOP details and responsibilities

TELEWORK

Must have necessary IT resourcesVirtual Private Network (VPN)WebmailSupport personnel

Employees need essential software on their home PC’sMicrosoft OfficeAnti-virusDigital signature capability for personnel authorized to approve purchases, etc.

TELEWORK

Safeguard sensitive data on employee home PC’s

Practice telework regularly to ensure effectiveness…Test, Test, Test!

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