www.floridadisaster.org
Emergency Operations Center Year 2000 Briefing
December 6, 1999 0800 Hours EST
State of Florida
www.floridadisaster.org
Craig Fugate,
Chief
STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
www.floridadisaster.org
• The State of Florida will use it’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan as the basis for response to Y2K related incidents.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• The State Emergency Operations Center and Florida’s 67 counties will be activated to monitor the rollover into 1/1/2000.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• Florida’s 67 Counties will coordinate local Y2K reporting to the State.
• The State Emergency Operations Center will coordinate Y2K reporting to the Federal Government.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• State Emergency Response Team will brief each Monday @ 8:00 a.m. EST from December 6 - December 27, 1999.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• The State Emergency Operations Center will go to a Level 2 activation on December 31 at 6:00 a.m. EST.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• We will follow the progress of Y2K across the World.
• If Y2K related problems occur overseas, we will increase the readiness levels of the State.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• 2:00 am EST 1/1/2000, if there has been no Y2K related issues, the State Emergency Operations Center will go back to Level 1.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• January 3, 2000, the State Emergency Operations Center will go to Level 2 to monitor the first business day of 2000.
• If no Y2K related issues, we will go back to Level 1 at Noon EST 1/3/2000.
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• Incident Period: – December 1, 1999 - March 1, 2000
• Situation Reports - Posted Mondays @ Noon– as needed 12/31/99 - 1/3/2000
• Incident Action Plan - Updated Weekly
Concept of Operations
www.floridadisaster.org
• Hazard Analysis
• Information and Planning
• Operations
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Weekly Briefing Topic
BRIEFING FORMAT
www.floridadisaster.org
• Y2K Issues
• Solar Flares - Space Weather
• Meteorology
• Domestic Threat Issues
HAZARDS ANALYSIS
www.floridadisaster.org
Glenn Mayne,
Project Manager,
State Y2K Project Office
STATE Y2K TASK FORCE
www.floridadisaster.org
State of Florida Year 2000 Snapshot of State Government Entities
November, 1999
Government Aggregate % % of Entities that are “OfEntity Complete of Concern” for a Y2K Failure
Mission Critical (Based on low % completeor last quarter deployment)
State Agencies (32) 99.9% 97% 0%
State Board of Admin 100% Complete 0%
Trial Courts (OSCA) 93.4% 84% 3%Appellate Courts (OSCA) 100% Complete 0%
Public Schools (67) 96% 54% 7%
Community Colleges (28) 98% 68% 10%
Universities (10) 99% 90% 0%
Applications
% of Entities Reporting Complete
www.floridadisaster.org
State of Florida Year 2000 Snapshot of Local Governmental Entities
November 1999
Government Aggregate % % of Entities that are “OfEntity Complete of Concern” for a Y2K Failure
Mission Critical
% of Entities Reporting Complete (Based on % complete or
last quarter deployment)ApplicationsThe following City, County and Constitutional Officer entities are estimates basedon the LCIR survey conducted for Team Florida 2000, and weighted on population
County (BOCC Offices) 97% 58% 0%(100% responses)
County Property Appraisers 99% 87% 0%(100% responses)
County Tax Collectors 99% 91% 0%(100% responses)
County Court Clerks (fiscal) 99% 82% 0%(100% responses)
Cities 97% 73% 3%(100% responses)
Supervisors of Elections 93% 46% 0%(91% responses)
www.floridadisaster.org
State of Florida Year 2000 Snapshot of Public Safety Entities
November 1999
Public Safety Aggregate % % of Entities that are “OfEntity Complete of Concern” for a Y2K Failure
Mission Critical (Based on % complete or last quarter deployment)Applications
The following Public Safety entities are estimates based on the LCIR surveyconducted for Team Florida 2000, and weighted on population
Police Departments 95% 59% 3%(97% responses)
Sheriffs 94% 45% 3%(100% responses)
Fire Chiefs 97% 71% 2%(81% responses)
EMS Providers 97% 75% 2%(90% responses)
911 Coordinators 99% 76% 3%(100% responses)
% of Entities Reporting Complete
www.floridadisaster.org
State of Florida Year 2000 Snapshot of Critical Infrastructure
November 1999
Infrastructure Aggregate % % of Entities that are “OfEntity Complete of Concern” for a Y2K Failure
Mission Critical (Based on % complete or last quarter deployment)Applications
The following Critical Infrastructure entities are estimates based on the LCIR surveyconducted for Team Florida 2000
Hospitals 96% 57% 3%(100% responses)
Nursing Homes 94% 35% 2%(51% responses)
Seaports 92% 50% 0%(86% responses)
Railroads 99% 70% 0%(73% responses)
Airports 96% 58% 0%(95% responses)
% of Entities Reporting Complete
www.floridadisaster.org
Scott McPherson,
Statewide Y2K Coordinator
TEAM FLORIDA 2000
www.floridadisaster.org
Andrew Devanas,
State Meteorologist
Space Weather & Meteorology Brief
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
Winter Hazards
• Extremely dry conditions to start off 2000
• Above normal average temperatures (dry sunny days) but cold “snaps” are still expected
• Severe weather associated with cold fronts
www.floridadisaster.org
Space Weather
• Increased solar and geomagnetic activity may create disruptions in radio transmissions, satellite navigation, and maybe even affect power grids.
• An explanation of Space Weather will be given later in this brief.
• Briefings of space weather outlooks will begin with the next brief.
www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Division of Emergency Management
&
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
DOMESTIC THREAT ISSUES
www.floridadisaster.org
Law Enforcement On-line
• FBI Terrorism Advisories (ANSIR)
• National Infrastructure Protection Center
Daily Reports
Warnings
• National Domestic Preparedness Office
Special Bulletins
• Terrorism Investigative Group (TIG)
www.floridadisaster.org
Y2K Terrorism Threat
• There are no Florida Millennium celebrations or events that have Special Events Readiness Levels (SERL) on the FBI Special Events List
• The next special event in Florida is OPSail 2000 (June)
www.floridadisaster.org
Special Events Readiness Level
• SERL I - Unique Event (Olympic Games)
• SERL II - Primary Event (Inauguration)
• SERL III - Secondary Event (Super Bowl)
• SERL IV - Minor Event (Local Festival)
www.floridadisaster.org
Project MEGIDDO
• FBI Strategic Assessment of the potential for domestic terrorism in anticipation of or response to the arrival of the Millennium
• Study Analyzed --
–Potential Groups
–Possible Triggers
–Goals
www.floridadisaster.org
Potential Groups
• Militias• White and Black
Racist Groups• Apocalyptic Cults
• The Turner Diaries• Interpretations of the
Bible
• New World Order Conspiracy
• Apocalyptic Beliefs• Gun Control Laws• Y2K System Failures
Possible Triggers
www.floridadisaster.org
Terrorist Group Goals
• Instigate a racial holy war
• Hasten the battle between the Federal Government (Satan) and Christian Martyrs
• Stop the United Nations Plot to form a One World Government - New World Order Conspiracy Theory
www.floridadisaster.org
MEGIDDO Report Conclusion
Law Enforcement should be alert for: Plans to initiate conflict with law
enforcement officers, Potential increase in the number of
extremists trying to become martyrs, Potential for a quicker escalation of
conflict during routine activities (traffic stops, issuance of warrants, etc.)
www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Statewide
Intelligence
• No information indicates planned disruption or violence by any group in conjunction with the Y2K event
• Intelligence sharing by law enforcement officers statewide to learn of any planned disruption or violence
www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Statewide
Intelligence
• “Lone Wolf” or individual violent actions against minorities and law enforcement is being encouraged by extremist web sites
• Potential for hysteria a major concern for law enforcement
www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Statewide
Intelligence
• Large celebrations may be attractive for terrorist activity
www.floridadisaster.org
Miami Downtown 250,000-400,000
Miami Beach 150,000-250,000
Coconut Grove 50,000
Key West 25,000-50,000
Ft. Lauderdale/ Ft. Lauderdale Beach 100,000
New Year’s Eve or Millennium EventsRegional Area/ Locale Anticipated Crowds
www.floridadisaster.org
West Palm Beach 75,000
Del Ray/Atlantic by the Sea 50,000
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation 75,000
Greater Orlando/ Brevard County 750,000-1,000,000
Tallahassee/ Leon County Civic Center 10,000-15,000
New Year’s Eve or Millennium EventsRegional Area/ Locale Anticipated Crowds
www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Statewide
Intelligence
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Regional Response Plans have been established for each region in conjunction with local and state law enforcement resources
www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Office of Statewide
Intelligence
The Office of Statewide Intelligence has established a Y2K hotline
1-800-704-0231
www.floridadisaster.org
Dorann Loehr,
Chief
INFORMATION & PLANNING
www.floridadisaster.org
December 6 - 12, 1999
6 08:00 (07:00) Briefing and up-link broadcast
12:00 (11:00) 1. Situation Report published
2. Incident Action Plan updated
8 09:00 Brief Area Coordinators onYear 2000 operations
9 09:00 (08:00) -17:00 (16:00)
Information CoordinationCenter Stress Test withCounties
10 14:30 (13:30) Report on Stress test.
www.floridadisaster.org
Information Coordination Center
• Counties should contact the Year 2000 Project Office for their password into the ICC System
• The web address for the ICC is:
http://input.y2k.gov/
www.floridadisaster.org
Leo Lachat,
Chief
OPERATIONS
www.floridadisaster.org
Operations
• Coordinate activities with the counties
• Coordinate with all state and emergency management support functions and anticipate potential resource needs
• Assess the operational situation and threat assessment
www.floridadisaster.org
Julie Collins,
Chief
EMERGENCY SERVICES
www.floridadisaster.org
Law Enforcement
• Continue identification and monitoring of special events (concerts, celebrations, bowl parades, and games)
• Conduct Weekly Conference Calls
– Operational updates from all regions and state law enforcement agencies
www.floridadisaster.org
Law Enforcement
• Assess Post-Midnight Readiness
– State law enforcement agencies’ regional facilities and resources
– Local law enforcement agencies’ community response capabilities
• Coordinate National Guard Security requests through State Law Enforcement
www.floridadisaster.org
Fire and Search & Rescue
Continue to coordinate with the State Emergency Response Team on possible deployment priorities of seven (7) radio cache units in the event local jurisdictions have system failures
www.floridadisaster.org
Health and Medical
• Monitor the need for support to local Emergency Medical Services
• Monitor the need to assist local health and medical facilities
www.floridadisaster.org
Hazardous Materials
• Currently verifying contact numbers in the Business Continuation Plan.
• Scheduling weekly meetings with Department of Environmental Protection evaluation team.
www.floridadisaster.org
Irene Cabral,
Chief
HUMAN SERVICES
www.floridadisaster.org
Human Services
• Key emergency coordinating officers will be on standby for possible activation to monitor field activities
• Agencies are developing internal communication plans
• Coordinating field personnel response in the event that it becomes necessary
www.floridadisaster.org
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
ES
CA
MB
IA
SANTA ROSA
OK
AL
OO
SA
WALTON
HOLMES
WA
SHIN
GTO
N
JACKSON
BAY
CA
LH
OU
N
GASDEN
LIB
ER
TY
GULF
FRANKLIN
LEON
WAKULLA
JEFF
ER
SO
N
MADISON
TAYLOR
HAMILTON
SUWANNE
LAFAYETTE
DIXIE
GILC
HR
IST
CO
LU
MB
IA
BAKER
UNION
BR
AD
FOR
D
ALACHUA
LEVY
CLAY
NASSAU
DUVAL
ST. JO
HN
S
PUTNAM FLAGLER
MARION VOLUSIA
LAKE
SU
MT
ER
CITRUS
HERNANDO
PASCO
SEMINOLE
ORANGE
OSCEOLA
BR
EV
AR
D
HILLSB
OR
OU
GH
PIN
EL
LA
S
POLK
MANATEE HARDEE
OKEECHOBEE
INDIANRIVER
ST.
LU
CIE
SA
RA
SO
TA
DE SOTA
HIG
HL
AN
DS
MARTIN
CHARLOTTEGLADES
LEE HENDRY PALM BEACH
COLLIER
BROWARD
MONROE
DADEAREA COMMAND HQs
TASK ORGANIZE
www.floridadisaster.org
ES
CA
MB
IA
SANTA ROSA
OK
AL
OO
SA
WALTON
HOLMES
WA
SHIN
GTO
N
JACKSON
BAY
CA
LH
OU
N
GASDEN
LIB
ER
TY
GULF
FRANKLIN
LEON
WAKULLA
JEFF
ER
SO
N
MADISON
TAYLOR
HAMILTON
SUWANNE
LAFAYETTE
DIXIE
GILC
HR
IST
CO
LU
MB
IA
BAKER
UNION
BR
AD
FOR
D
ALACHUA
LEVY
CLAY
NASSAU
DUVAL
ST. JO
HN
S
PUTNAM FLAGLER
MARION VOLUSIA
LAKE
SU
MT
ER
CITRUS
HERNANDO
PASCO
SEMINOLE
ORANGE
OSCEOLA
BR
EV
AR
D
HILLSB
OR
OU
GH
PIN
EL
LA
S
POLK
MANATEE HARDEE
OKEECHOBEE
INDIANRIVER
ST.
LU
CIE
SA
RA
SO
TA
DE SOTA
HIG
HL
AN
DS
MARTIN
CHARLOTTEGLADES
LEE HENDRY PALM BEACH
COLLIER
BROWARD
MONROE
DADE
ESF 5/ESF 13 SEOC
1-124 INF BN
TEOC
31 DECEMBER
3 MAN PLANNING CELLS AT KEY HQs1900 31 DEC THROUGH 0700 1 JANTOTAL STRENGTH: 24
www.floridadisaster.org
Dean Griffin,
Chief
INFRASTRUCTURE
www.floridadisaster.org
Transportation
• Contingency plan completed
• Extra and standby staffing will be available to respond as needed.
www.floridadisaster.org
Communications
• Extensive testing has been completed. Expect no significant problems with US providers.
• Extra and standby staffing will be available to respond as needed.
• All software/hardware upgrades have been frozen until after Y2K.
www.floridadisaster.org
Public Works & Engineering
• Water Resource Management, Air Resource Management and Waste Management
– a low risk for Y2K failures that would be detrimental to public health or the environment
– expect no interruption in availability of fresh water or the disposal of municipal and hazardous waste
www.floridadisaster.org
Energy/Fuels
• Contacted fuel suppliers and the industry expects few problems and all problems will be easily corrected.
• American Petroleum Industry has found over 95% of the industry Y2K compliant as of October 1999.
www.floridadisaster.org
Energy/Electrical Power
• Nuclear power plants tested compliant• No power plants scheduled down for
maintenance; full capacity should be available
• Power companies ready; expect no major problems
• Extra and standby staffing available for any responses needed
www.floridadisaster.org
PUBLIC INFORMATION
www.floridadisaster.org
Public Information
• Handle media inquiries as needed
• 3-5 live briefings on December 31
• providing live shots to stations as needed
• Florida Emergency Information Line will be on standby
www.floridadisaster.org
LOGISTICS/ MUTUAL AID
Chuck Hagan,
Chief
www.floridadisaster.org
Logistics/ Mutual Aid
• Have contacted all critical vendors to determine resource availability and contact information over the New Year’s Eve weekend.
• Have found, through vendors, that many businesses have already reserved resources such as generators for Y2K preparedness.
www.floridadisaster.org
Logistics/ Mutual Aid
• Will deploy a Florida Emergency Management Assistance Compact representative to FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
www.floridadisaster.org
Suzanne Adams,
Chief
ADMINISTRATION
www.floridadisaster.org
Administration
• Staffing and Accounting Mechanisms
• Emergency Purchasing Card (E-Card)
• Coordination with Logistics
• Normal Purchasing Procedures
• Coordination with Governor’s Budget Office/ House & Senate Appropriations Staffs
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
Space Environment CenterNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
www.floridadisaster.org
Space Weather Scales
• Geomagnetic Storms• Solar Radiation Storms • Radio Blackouts
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/
www.floridadisaster.org
Geomagnetic Storms
• G 1 Minor
• G 2 Moderate
• G 3 Strong
• G 4 Severe
• G 5 Extreme
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/
www.floridadisaster.org
Geomagnetic Storms• G 5 Extreme
– Power systems: grid systems can collapse and transformers experience damage.
– Spacecraft operations: extensive surface charging, problems with orientation problems, uplink/downlink problems, and lost tracking satellites.
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/
www.floridadisaster.org
Geomagnetic Storms• G 5 Extreme
– Other systems: pipeline currents reach hundreds of amps, HF (high frequency) radio propagation is impossible in many areas for one to two days, GPS satellite navigation is degraded for days, LORAN low-frequency radio navigation is out for hours, and the a Aurora can be seen as low as the equator.
http://www.sec.noaa.gov/
www.floridadisaster.org
Monday, December 13, 1999
0800 Hours ESTKu Band, Satellite Telstar-4 (T-4),
Transponder 13, lower half.
NEXTFLORIDA Y2K BRIEFING
Top Related