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Equipment Package: Emergency Response Management

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: AMTRAK Emergency Dispatch
FDNY Fire/EMS Dispatch
MTA Bridges/Tunnels Facility Operations Center
MTA Bridges/Tunnels OCCC
MTA Police Dispatch / Command Center
Municipal/County EOCs
Municipal/County Public Safety Dispatch
New York City Joint TMC
New York City Joint TMC RA Server
NYCDEP Dispatch Center
NYCOEM Watch Command Center
NYPD 911 Communications Center Dispatch
NYPD Dispatch
NYPD Operations
NYPD Transit Bureau
NYS Police Dispatch
PANYNJ Port Commerce Operations Centers
PANYNJ TB/T RA Server at T/B Operations Center
PANYNJ TB/T Tunnels/Bridges Communications Desk/Operations Center
State EOCs
TRANSCOM Other Member / Non-Member Agencies Systems
TRANSCOM RA Servers
Processes: 5.1.2 - Determine Coordinated Response Plan
5.1.3 - Communicate Emergency Status
5.1.4 - Manage Emergency Response
5.1.5 - Manage Emergency Service Allocation Store
5.2 - Provide Operator Interface for Emergency Data
5.3.1 - Select Response Mode
5.3.4 - Assess Response Status
5.5 - Update Emergency Display Map Data
User Service Requirements: 2.0 - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
2.2 - EN-ROUTE TRANSIT INFORMATION
2.2.1 - TI shall include an Information Distribution function that disseminates information to travelers.
2.2.1.1 - Information Distribution shall include an Information Network capability.
2.2.1.1.4 - The Information Network shall provide all users with information that is from a single source in order to ensure consistency across all users.
2.3 - PERSONALIZED PUBLIC TRANSIT
2.3.4 - The PPT shall include an Information Processing function.
4.5 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT RESPONSE
4.5.0 - ITS shall include a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Incident Response (HIR) service.
4.5.2 - HIR shall provide an Operation Focal Point (OFP) for initiating appropriate responses.
4.5.2.1 - OFP shall be capable of being implemented as either a centralized dispatch or several de-centralized dispatch units or vehicles.
4.5.2.2 - OFP shall provide the capability for existing dispatch centers to receive the calls, determine response requirements, and route distress calls to predesignated responding agencies.
4.5.2.3 - OFP 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.
4.5.3 - HIR shall include a Communications (COMM) function.
4.5.3.3 - COMM shall provide the capability for data to be sent from any location covering all areas of the contiguous United States.
4.5.3.4 - COMM shall provide the capability for linkages/interfaces with various existing networks.
5.0 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
5.1 - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION AND PERSONAL SECURITY
5.2 - EMERGENCY VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
5.2.1 - EVM Service shall include an Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System.
5.2.1.1 - Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall maintain the availability status of relevant emergency vehicles.
5.2.1.2 - Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall determine the emergency response vehicles best suited to respond to an incident.
5.2.1.3 - Emergency Vehicle Fleet Management System shall dispatch the appropriate emergency response vehicle (s) to the incident.
5.2.2 - EVM Service shall include a Route Guidance System.
5.2.2.1 - Route Guidance System shall maintain real-time information on traffic conditions in urban and rural areas, emergency response vehicle locations, and emergency response vehicle destinations.
5.2.3 - EVM Service shall include a Signal Priority System.
5.2.3.1 - Signal Priority System shall maintain real-time information on signal timing, emergency vehicle locations and emergency vehicle routing.
8.0 - MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
8.1 - MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
8.1.1 - Maintenance 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.
8.1.1.6 - MVFM shall be capable of providing dispatchers and operators of maintenance, construction, and specialized service vehicles with information regarding potential and actual roadway problems.
8.1.1.6.1 - MVFM shall provide information to dispatchers and vehicle operators, including but not limited to:
8.1.1.6.1(b) - Incidents
8.1.4 - Maintenance 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.
8.1.4.1 - RMCWPD 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.
8.1.4.2 - RMCWP 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.
8.1.4.3 - RMCWPD 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

Last updated: 11-02-04