SITUATION

As there are main east-west and north-south thoroughfares, substantial volumes of traffic utilize roadways within the town that could significantly impede town traffic should they become impassable.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to) 

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Interior and outer perimeter control

Traffic rerouting

Assist Fire Department/EMS

Notifies and coordinates state law enforcement agencies

Investigation of collision and/or fatalities

Notifies Emergency Management Director

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of scene

Extrication and rescue

Provide triage, treatment and rescue

Fire Control

Hazardous Materials Response

Notifies and coordinates regional and state agencies regarding hazardous materials

Implement Mass Casualty Plan

Road Agent

Coordinate debris removal and clearance of local roads.

Assist with equipment and personnel

Assist police with road closure

Provide containment materials for spills if requested

Provide and/salt of roadway if requested

Assist with post clean-up and opening of roadway if requested

Coordinate with NH DOT as necessary

SITUATION

Hazardous materials may be released in an uncontrolled fashion endangering either personnel or the environment.  A hazard can be in the form of solid, liquid, or gaseous contaminants.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited too)

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the scene

Implementation of department standard operating procedures

Recommend protective actions to be taken

Notify Emergency Management Director

Coordination of mutual aid response and Hazardous Materials Teams

Coordination of state and federal agencies in mitigating the release

Initiate investigation of the release, in coordination with local and state police.

Provide triage, treatment and transport

Police Department

Initial response and assessment with Fire Department/EMS

Establish perimeter security

Establish on scene security

Coordination of mutual aid response of law enforcement agencies

Coordination of state police response when applicable

Conduct criminal investigation if appropriate

Road Agent

Assists fire and police as requested

Assist with personnel and equipment

Provide equipment and personnel as necessary

Assist police with road closure if necessary

Provide containment materials for spills if requested

Coordinate with NH DOT as necessary 

Emergency Management Director

Staff EOC as necessary

Notify State EOC

Notify Board of Selectmen

Assist fire and police as requested

Assist in long term planning strategies

Initiate Emergency Public Information System

SITUATION

The town is within an area prone to seismic activity.  Most activity is of a minor nature yet the potential exists for a significant event.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited too)

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the scene

Search and rescue of affected property

Hazardous Materials Response

Assist with evacuation

Implementation of Mass Casualty Plan

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Assist in providing emergency information to residents

Establish perimeter control

Establish security of affected areas

Recommend public restrictions to the Board of Selectmen (curfew)

Emergency Management Director

Consider activation of the EOC

Staff EOC as necessary

Notify State EOC

Determine the stability of temporary shelters with the Fire Department/EMS.

Track the deployment of personnel and equipment

Coordinate state and federal agencies and resources

Initiates Emergency Public Information System

Road Agent

Inspect and assess the municipal infrastructure

Assist the fire department with equipment and personnel

Inspect and assess structural stability of buildings, bridges and dams in conjunction with appropriate agencies or contractors.

Board of Selectmen

Request and assist with state and federal agencies as required

Approves instructions to residents

Authorizes public restrictions

SITUATION

As a community on the eastern seaboard, the town is susceptible to high winds and torrential rains associated with hurricanes.  The nature of many structures (wooden, mobile homes) as well as the nature of flood plains creates the potential for severe damage.

RESPONSBILITIES (may consist of but not limited too)

A. At a Hurricane “Advisory”

Emergency Management Director

Assess the availability of department head personnel

Discuss standby plans with department heads.

Monitor WebEOC

Activate Emergency Public Notification System and issues statement to the media on the town’s plans as needed

B. At a Hurricane “Watch”

Fire Department/EMS

Review general operating guidelines and determine availability to recall additional personnel

Monitor weather and advise Emergency Management Director of Hurricane Watch

Review vehicle/equipment resource status (fuel, pumps, tarps, saws)

Police Department

Review general operating guidelines and determine availability to recall additional personnel

Review vehicle/equipment resource status (fuel, protective clothing)

Monitor weather and advise Emergency Management Director of Hurricane Watch

Emergency Management Director

Conduct EOC briefing, as necessary

Monitor Hurricane behavior

Consider activation of the EOC

Monitor Web EOC

Road Agent

Debris clearance

Provide traffic control devices

Coordinate with NH DOT as necessary 

Board of Selectmen

Review all departments personnel availability status

Initiates Emergency Alert System and issues statement to the media on the town’s plans as needed

C. At a Hurricane “Warning”

Fire Department/EMS

Implement storm coverage standard operating procedure and deploy personnel

Assemble available equipment

Prepare department facilities for high winds and loss of power

Assist the Road Agent as necessary

Respond to emergencies

Staff the EOC 

Police Department

Recall additional personnel, as necessary

Assemble available equipment

Prepare department facilities for high winds and loss of power

Provide security to severely damaged areas

Monitor traffic conditions and determine alternative routes where required

Staff the EOC

Health Officer

Coordinate shelter operations

Monitor safety of food, water and sanitation services at shelter

Coordinate with the EMD on shelter needs 

Newington School SAU #50

Open school for shelter

Identify availability of food, water and sanitation services

Identify available personnel to assist with shelter operations

Coordinate with the EMD on shelter needs 

Emergency Management Director

Authorize opening of emergency shelters

Contact school/shelter to begin shelter procedures

Assemble all available equipment lists and track deployment of equipment

Assemble all available personnel lists and track deployment of personnel

Monitor hurricane movement and storm status

Review special needs facilities and personnel lists for distinct considerations

Prepare informational bulletins for the public

Monitor utility services and coordinates activities

Staff EOC as necessary

Coordinate emergency transportation with bus companies

Maintain contact with State EOC

Road Agent

Debris clearance

Provide traffic control devices

Coordinate with NH DOT as necessary

SITUATION

Shifting weather patterns could result in severe weather affecting the town through a “watch” issued by the National Weather Service or a “warning” involving and actual sighting in the area.  Destruction from a tornado could be severe as several higher populated areas are dominated by wooden structures.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited too) 

Emergency Management Director

Activates the EOC upon notification of a tornado warning

Authorizes opening of emergency shelters

Assembles all available equipment lists and track deployment of equipment

Assembles all available personnel lists and track deployment of personnel

Monitors tornado movement and storm status

Review special needs facilities and personnel lists for distinct considerations

Prepare informational bulletins for release through Public Information System

Monitor utility services and coordinates activities

Staffs EOC as necessary

Notify State EOC

Coordinates emergency transportation with bus companies

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Search and rescue

Implement Mass Casualty Plan

Monitor weather and advise Emergency Management Director of Tornado Watch

Police Department

Provide security to severely damaged areas

Provide traffic control

Monitor weather and advise Emergency Management Director of Tornado Watch

Road Agent

Prepare personnel and equipment upon notification of a tornado “warning”

Maintain roadway passage

Inspect and assess structural stability of buildings, bridges and dams in conjunction with appropriate agencies or contractors.

Assist police department in traffic control 

Board of Selectmen

Initiate Public Information System and issues statement to the media

Solicit state and/or federal resources as required

SITUATION

The town has experienced very few aircraft accidents over the years.  With local and surrounding airports, the potential exists for general aviation aircraft to affect the town in an accident as a result of an in-flight emergency.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the scene

Fire control

Rescue operations

Hazardous materials response

Coordinate outside agencies

Implement Mass Casualty Plan

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Perimeter control

Assist Fire Department/EMS

Provide scene security

Assist in any evacuations

Coordinate investigation with state and federal agencies 

Emergency Management Director

Staff EOC if required

Notify State EOC

Prepare information for release by PIO

Coordinate the needs of the emergency responders

Establish temporary morgues in cooperation with Health Officer

Activate shelter operations, if required

Coordinate the needs for the un-injured

Coordinate the needs of the families of the injured

Board of Selectmen

Initiates Emergency Alert System if required, and issues statements to the media with additional personnel as needed

Request state and/or federal assistance if required

Road Agent

Assist fire and police as requested

Provide equipment and personnel as necessary

SITUATION

With pre-identified flood plain areas, the town is vulnerable to flooding resulting in restricted travel ways and possible evacuation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to) 

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the scene

Water rescue

Evacuation of flooded areas

Assist with damaged buildings

Assist with notification of residents

Oversee the evacuation of residents

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Assist with notification of residents

Establish perimeter security of evacuated or flooded areas

Evacuation of flooded areas

Establish traffic rerouting

Provide scene security

Blockade roadways 

Road Agent

Assess road and bridge conditions

Monitor river elevations and dams

Maintain storm drain system

Assist with heavy equipment

Fill/disperse sandbags

Monitor erosion to roads and culvert damage

Provide traffic control devices for flooded roads

Coordinate with NH DOT as necessary

Emergency Management Director

Command and control of the emergency

Consider activating EOC

Assemble all available equipment lists and track deployment of equipment

Track the deployment of personnel working the emergency

Coordinate the need for emergency transportation/evacuation

Coordinates shelter operations with Welfare & Health Department

Coordinates emergency transportation with Newington School SAU #50 (busses)

Oversee the evacuation of residents

Board of Selectmen

Initiate Public Information System and issue statement to the media

Solicit state and/or federal assistance if required

SITUATION

A detonation of any origin resulting in personal injuries, structural damage or the interruption of services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the scene

Provide Fire control

Conduct search and rescue

Stabilize structures

Provide Emergency medical services and implement Mass Casualty Plan

Coordinate outside agency response

Provide emergency medical services

Implement Mass Casualty Plan

Coordinate investigation of the incident with cooperation of the Police Department and State Fire Marshal’s office if intentional

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Interior and outer perimeter control

Traffic rerouting

Assist with evacuation

Assist Fire Department/EMS

Provide scene security

Contact State Police Explosives Division

Coordinate investigation of the incident with cooperation of the Fire Department/EMS and State Fire Marshal’s office if intentional

Emergency Management Director

Staff EOC if required

Notify State EOC

Activate shelter operations if required

Coordinates American Red Cross activities if required

Coordinates the needs for the un-injured

Coordinates the needs of the families

Coordinates the needs of the emergency responders

Establishes temporary morgues if needed

Road Agent

Assists fire and police as requested

Provide equipment and personnel as necessary

Board of Selectmen

Issue public statement to the media as needed

Solicit state and/or federal assistance if required

SITUATION

The town may experience an unusually severe storm for which the residents are prohibited from travel for essentials such as food or medical care or experience prolonged services outages resulting in the need for coordinated assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Road Agent

Monitor weather conditions

Debris Clearance

Maintain clear/sanded roadways for emergency vehicle access

Provide traffic control devices

Assist with barricading roadways in coordination with Police

Provide situation reports to the Emergency Management Director 

Fire Department/EMS

Monitor weather conditions

Implement storm coverage standard operating procedures

Assemble available equipment and check operation.

Prepare generators for use

Ensure all vehicles are fueled prior to the storm

Place 4WD units into service, if available

Police Department

Monitor weather conditions

Evaluate parking ban requirements

Evaluate personnel status

Call back off duty personnel as needed

Patrol and search for abandoned vehicles/hazards

Place 4WD units into service, if available

Ensure all vehicles are fueled prior to the storm

Initiate the Public Information System as needed

Emergency Management Director

Staff EOC as necessary

Notify State EOC

Assist Fire, Police and Road Agent as necessary

Provide informational bulletins to the PIO

Activate shelters and coordinate with Health Officer

Track deployment of personnel and equipment

Determine assistance needed for special needs populations

Request/coordinate state and federal assistance

Assess the requirements for fuel, food, and water 

Board of Selectmen

Consider initiating the Emergency Alert System as needed

Initiate strategy for Continuity of Government/Operations

SITUATION

The potential exists for essential services to be interrupted for long periods of time.  Essential services are defined as:  electric, potable water, natural gas, vehicle fuel shortages.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Fire Department/EMS

Assist the Emergency Management Director with personnel and equipment

Call back off-duty personnel if required

Assist special populations with backup power 

Police Department

Increase patrol services and visibility

Call back off duty personnel if required

Assist the Emergency Management Director with personnel and equipment

Emergency Management Director

Determine the extent of the emergency

Activate shelter operations, if required

Assist special needs populations

Develop a restoration priorities plan

Track progress of restoration

Coordinate state/federal resources 

Road Agent

Assist the Emergency Management Director with personnel and equipment

Monitor utility services repair

Board of Selectmen

Initiate the Public Information System

Initiate long-term strategic planning for the affected area

Request state/federal assistance

Release public information bulletins 

Newington School SAU #50

Open school for shelter, as needed

Identify availability of food, water and sanitation services

Identify available personnel to assist with shelter operations

Coordinate with the EMD on shelter needs 

Health Officer

Monitor safety of food, water and sanitation services provided at shelters

SITUATION

The community has numerous large structures, tracts of woodlands and property which could affect normal operations of the community and tax its resources should they become involved in fire of significant size.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the incident

Rescue trapped occupants

Coordinate utility service requirements

Protect exposures

Control the fire

Determine severity of fire threat

Establish perimeters for forest fires

Treat and transport injured

Conduct fire investigations

Assess evacuation needs if necessary

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Establish and maintain a security perimeter control

Assist the Fire Department/EMS in evacuations

Conduct criminal investigations in coordination with the Fire Department/EMS

Road Agent

Support Fire Department/EMS with equipment and supplies

Conduct post incident clean-up for return to public use

Emergency Management Director

Activate EOC if necessary

Notify State EOC

SITUATION

The possibility of transportation of cargo and hazardous materials are a possibility.  A derailment or an accident involving a train could occur at any time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the scene

Fire control

Rescue

Hazardous materials response

Emergency medical services/Mass Casualty Plan

Coordinate outside agency response 

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Interior and outer perimeter control

Traffic rerouting

Assist with evacuation

Assist Fire Department

Provide scene security

Coordinate investigation of the incident

Road Agent

Assist with equipment and personnel

Provide temporary facilities for debris storage

Provide containment materials and heavy equipment for spill control

Emergency Management Director

Consider activation of the EOC

Notify the Board of Selectmen

Initiates Emergency Public Information System and issues statement to the media

Solicit state and/or federal assistance if required

SITUATION

A public gathering of people at one location could result in civil disorder or riot over a multitude of issues and could become well organized in a matter of a few hours or spontaneously.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the incident

Notify the Emergency Management Director

Determine crowd control equipment needs and their locations

Determine protective measures for facilities and personnel

Establish inner and outer perimeter control

Anticipate traffic reroute patterns and coordinate with the selectmen with the public works function

Initiate criminal investigation

Determine suitable facility for mass confinement if necessary

Coordinate mutual aid law enforcement agencies

Recommend public restrictions to the Board of Selectmen (curfew)

Establish scene security 

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment in coordination with the Police Department

Call back off duty personnel as needed

Extinguish fires under the protection of the Police Department

Provide medical assistance to the injured with Police Dept.

Assist the Police Department as requested

Emergency Management Director

Staff the EOC as required

Notify State EOC

Prepare and release informational bulletins for the public

Assist the Police Department

Assist in notifying the public of authorized restrictions

Coordinate state/federal agencies

Track deployment of personnel and equipment

Road Agent

Assist with road closures

Assists fire and police as requested

Provide equipment and personnel as necessary

Board of Selectmen

Contact the Town Attorney if necessary

Advise the affected businesses of anticipated events and response actions

Request state/federal resources

Authorize public restrictions

SITUATION

The deliberate destruction or damage to services, facilities, roadways, railways, or functions could occur at any time with or without notice and may take place in phases with the potential for additional targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES (may consist of but not limited to)

Fire Department/EMS

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the incident/unified with Police Department

Control fires

Search and rescue operations

Hazardous materials response

Evacuate area if required

Initiate Mass Casualty Plan

Police Department

Initial response and assessment

Command and control of the incident/unified with the Fire Department/EMS

Notify the Emergency Management Director

Investigate for further threat

Evaluate other potential targets

Assist in evacuation if required

Coordinate mutual aid law enforcement agencies

Conduct criminal investigations

Provide facilities for long term investigation

Emergency Management Director

Staff the EOC as required

Notify State EOC

Coordinate American Red Cross activities

Request/coordinate state and federal agencies

Track the deployment of personnel and equipment

Develop strategic plan for the incident

Assists Fire and Police Departments as required

Coordinate evacuation process as required

Road Agent

Maintain roadway passage

Monitor town services

Assist departments with personnel and equipment