FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL
Meeting Summary – May 16, 2012
Fort Bend County OEM – 1:30 PM

Attendance:

• American Red Cross: Egan
• Fort Bend County Health & Human Services: Aaron, Kendrick, Manville
• Fort Bend County OEM: Barnes, Renfrow, Spears, Stone, Tollison
• Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office: Jan
• City of Kendleton: Smallwood
• City of Missouri City: Lefevers
• City of Rosenberg: Warren
• Fort Bend Family Health Center: Rodriquez
• Fort Bend ISD: Dancer, Rodriguez
• HealthSouth Hospital: Coppens
• Memorial Hermann Sugar Land: Tuntland
• OakBend Medical Center: Petri
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital SL: Brightman
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Noak

Meeting called to order at 1:30 PM by Alan Spears, Fort Bend County Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator; self-introductions conducted.  

 Items:

• Community Partners in Preparedness (Renfrow)
  • We are planning an Emergency Preparedness presentation following the June Fort Bend Connect meeting.
  • The presentation will be held at the Sugar Land First United Methodist Church from 9:30 to 10:30AM.
• Debris Management Plan (Tollison)
  • The debris management plan has been updated and will be going to Commissioner's Court for signature next week.  Following Court approval, the document will be sent to the various jurisdictions so that it can be approved and signed.  At the same time, a document will be sent to the jurisdictions for their signature as well, and will need to be sent back to Commissioner's Court.  This document will be an addendum outlining cost recovery procedures in the event that the plan is activated.   
• FBC Fire Chiefs (Spears)
  • Next meeting will be Thursday night.  
  • At the beginning of the meeting we will go over the equipment list.  This list is the list of resources that can be guaranteed to be available to go outside of the County if needed.
  • The group will also be discussing radio issues, such as profiles and talk groups.
  • There will also be discussion relating to the Grace Accountability System that allows for the tracking of firefighters when they enter a structure.
• FBC PIO Network (Barnes)
  • The last FBC PIO Network meeting was canceled, the date and time for the next meeting will be sent out by Mullen.
• FBC Training & Exercise Committee (Spears)
  • There will be a short training and exercise meeting today following FBCCC.
  • Spears stated that if you are not receiving emails from Trameka to please let him know and he will have Trameka add your email to the distribution list.
• Grants (Tollison)
  • 2009 grant is closed.
  • 2010 grant will be closing in July.  Currently working towards closing out the 2010 grant.
  • 2011 grant is open and will be open until the first part of 2013
  • 2012 grant applications were submitted and the application approval process has been completed.  2012 funding won't be available until the end of the year.
• Hazard Mitigation (Tollison)
  • The Hazard Mitigation Plan has been approved by the State and has been sent to FEMA for review.  We are expecting a relatively short turn around time from FEMA.
•  Hazardous Materials Response Team (Tollison)
  • The newly formed Committee met today.  The Committee decided that they are moving away from the East/West divisions and will be creating a single team.  The team is currently working on developing standard operating procedures and equipment lists.
• Public Health Preparedness (Aaron)
  • Currently preparing for a Full scale exercise on 5/19 at Seven Lakes HS to train volunteers, handout medication.  Expected to have 100+ volunteers to serve as clients.
• SWAT Team (Jan)
  • SWAT training continues.
  • The SWAT Board of Directors has been formed and the first meeting has been tentatively scheduled for June 14th at OEM.
• Technical Rescue (Tollison)
  • The Technical Rescue Team met this morning and were able to complete the standard operating guidelines.
  • The team is currently working on a strategic plan that will outline how they will respond in the Region and State.
• Volunteer/Outreach (Spears)
  • Continuing to recruit volunteers
  • CERT training is still ongoing.  If anyone is interested in CERT training contact Ed Norman.
• FBC Technology Workgroup (Barnes) 
  • Workgroup name has been officially changed to “Tech Workgroup”.  Includes WebEOC, Pier, GIS, i-Info and any other technologies to be used in the region.
  • There will be a pre-hurricane season WebEOC refresher course held at OEM from 2-3:30 on May 24th.  This training will be a great opportunity to brush up on WebEOC skills, as well as be a great opportunity for new users to learn the basics of WebEOC.
  • Barnes handed out a screenshot of the next version of the Houston Hide from the Wind project.  Barnes stated that the site is nearing completion and that it is expected to go live around June 10th. Barnes gave a brief overview of the functionality of the site and its intended purpose.  Barnes stated that this site is primarily intended for the public and informed the group that they are more than welcome to link to it on their websites.

• Jurisdictional/Agency Announcements
  • Spears / OEM: Spears asked the group if there have been any newly elected Mayors, there were none.
  • Rodriguez / FBISD: FBISD will host an ICS 100 class and TTX for administrators on June 7, 2012.
• Other Business
  • Lefevers / Missouri City: Lefevers inquired about the new dynamic billboards that ClearChannel has been putting up and the recent media story.  Mullen informed the group that he was in attendance at the meeting and that there has been some misinformation regarding the billboards.  There have been 11 colored boards installed, with 4 more on the way.  It has been a challenge for ClearChannel to get local jurisdictions on board, but as a concession, ClearChannel will allow Emergency Management to display PSAs for no cost .  There is one sign in FBC located on HWY 6 in Arcola. The signs will be predominately used for hurricane, amber alerts, etc.  Jeff Braun has been designated as the message originator for Fort Bend County.  There is a code that will need to be given that authorizes the display of the particular PSA.  There are still issues that are being worked out regarding the signs.  There will be three different types of messages: general preparedness; PSAs which can be displayed in rotation for free; and emergency alerts, which will have no advertising and will be a solid screen.  Mullen agreed to send out the map and project overview.

Program

• Dan Reilly:  2012 Hurricane Readiness, Forecast, and Discussion
  • Information provided on 2012 hurricane season forecast.  Information also provided on ways to obtain weather information from the NWS.
• Alan Spears:  POD Discussion, Traffice Management Plan, Debris Management Plan
  • Spears discussed the current state of the POD locations across Fort Bend County and the different types of PODs.
  • Spears provided information regarding the 2012 Traffic Management Plan
  • Spears provided information regarding the Debris Management Plan

Next Meeting:

• Next Meeting will be June 20, 2012, at 1:30 pm at Fort Bend County OEM.

Alan Spears, Doug Barnes                             

All,

The next FBCCC meeting will be at 1:30 on Wednesday May 16th at the Fort Bend County EOC.  Dan Reilly, who is with the National Weather Service, will be providing a presentation and an opportunity for discussion on the upcoming 2012 hurricane season.  We hope to see you there!!!

FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 1:30PM

Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management
307 Fort Street
Richmond, Texas

• Call to Order
  • Welcome/Self-Introductions (Braun)

• Business Items 
  • Community Partners in Preparedness (Renfrow)
  • Debris Management (Tollison)
  • FBC Fire Chiefs (Spears)
  • FBC PIO Network (Mullen)
  • FBC Training & Exercise Committee (Spears)
  • Grants (Tollison)
  • Hazard Mitigation (Tollison)
  • Hazardous Materials Response Team (Tollison)
  • Public Health Preparedness (Olinger)
  • SWAT Team (Jan)
  • Technical Rescue Team (Tollison)
  • Volunteer/Outreach (Norman)
  • FBC Technology Work Group (Barnes)
  • Jurisdictional/Agency Announcements
  • Other Business

• Program
  •  2012 Hurricane Readiness Presentation and Discussion – Dan Reilly, Alan Spears

• Upcoming Events
  • May 11, 2012 - FBC Preparedness Workshop, Rosenberg, 0800 – 1200
  • May 16, 2012 - Technical Rescue Committee Mtg – FBCOEM - 1000
  • May 16, 2012 - FBCCC Mtg – FBCOEM, 1330
  • May 16, 2012 - FBCCC Training & Exercise Committee Mtg – FBCOEM – 1500
  • May 17, 2012 - FBC PIO Network Mtg – TBD – 1130
  • May 17, 2012 - LEPC Mtg – FBCOEM 1500
  • May 30, 2012 - Regional Training and Exercise Improvement Plan Workshop, HC Dept. of Ed - 0900
  • June 09, 2012 - Houston-Galveston Area Hurricane Workshop, George R. Brown
  • June 12, 2012 - Regional Training and Exercise Workshop, Woodlands Emergency Center - 1300 - 1700
  • June 20, 2012 - FBCCC Mtg - FBCOEM, 1330
  • June 21, 2012 - LEPC Mtg - FBCOEM 1500

• Adjourn:
  • Next Meeting:     June 20, 2012
  • Program:  Public Safety LTE - John Chaney / Harris County Regional Radio Network

All,

Due to the severe weather and flooding in Fort Bend County.  The Fort bend County EOC has partially activated as of 0530.  There is a WebEOC incident be used for this event and it is called "Fort Bend County Live".  Any WebEOC entries for this event should be entered in to this event.  Please make sure entries are NOT entered into the "Training" of "Default" incidents.  Thanks

FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL
Meeting Summary – April 18, 2012
Fort Bend County OEM – 1:30 PM

Attendance:

• American Red Cross: Dent, Egan
• Fort Bend County Health & Human Services: Aaron, Manville
• Fort Bend County OEM: Barnes, Evans, Mullen, Renfrow, Spears, Stone, Tollison
• Fort Bend County Public Transportation: Hoss
• City of Kendleton: Smallwood
• City of Missouri City: Lefevers
• City of Richmond: Burciaga
• City of Sugar Land: Hughes
• City of Weston Lakes: Horowitz
• Fort Bend Family Health Center: Rodriquez
• Fort Bend ISD: Dancer, Rodriguez
• HealthSouth Hospital: Coppens
• OakBend Medical Center: Petri
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital SL: Brightman

Meeting called to order at 1:35 PM by Alan Spears, Fort Bend County Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator; self-introductions conducted.  

 Items:

• Community Partners in Preparedness (Renfrow)
  • 4/18/12 conducted preparedness training with the staff at the Mamie George Community Center.  Played “preparedness bingo” for the first time.
  • We are planning an Emergency Preparedness presentation following the June Fort Bend Connect meeting with lunch provided by Raising Canes.
  • Additional meetings scheduled at Mamie George on 6/30/12 for clients receiving food.
• Debris Management Plan (Evans)
  • Plan edits have been completed and sent to the vendor for review and incorporation.  Plan walk-thru is scheduled for 4/26/12, 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Finalized drafts will go out to the steering committee following the meeting. Final comments should be directed to Evans.
• FBC Fire Chiefs (Spears)
  • Reminder:  Behind the Badge Program covers both FBC / JRJ Law enforcement and fire personnel injured in the line of duty.  Your support of their upcoming fund raising event at the Stafford Centre is appreciated.
  • Reminder for the HC Regional Radio System:  Many of our current radio will be no good / out of date by 2015 and we will need to deal with replacement issues.
  • During the last meeting we updated the available resource list.
• FBC PIO Network (Mullen)
  • Mullen met with United Way to review the 211 system and discussed public information issues.
  • PIO page has been updated on the website and includes upcoming meetings.
  • Net meeting is 5/17/12 – location to be determined.
• FBC Training & Exercise Committee (Evans)
  • No new information has become available on the upcoming Position Specific training.
  • Would like to discuss the upcoming Damage Assessment planning project during our T & E time at 3:00pm.  Jurisdictions please stay to discuss your current plan for damage assessment in your city.
• Grants (Tollison)
  • 2009 Grant is closed.
  • We are moving forward with purchases for the 2010, 2011 grant years.
• Hazard Mitigation (Tollison)
  • 2^nd review of plan completed by State.  Three changes recommended, then back to TDEM.  Once approved by TDEM, off to FEMA.
•  Hazardous Materials Response Team (Tollison)
  • The Committee has spent a lot of money on update inventory. 
  • Next Meeting scheduled for May.
• Public Health Preparedness (Olinger)
  • Currently preparing for a Full scale exercise on 5/19 at Seven Lakes HS to train volunteers, handout medication.  Expected to have 100+ volunteers to serve as clients
  • Looking for additional Observer / Controllers.
  • Mobile medical tent being used by Special Olympics for their first aid booth @ Lamar Stadium. 
• SWAT Team (Jan)
  • SWAT members attending conference on 4/20/12.
  • East division recently used the Bearcat to assist in resolving a barricaded suspect situation in Sugar Land, which began with FBC Deputies trying to serve a felony warrant.
  • UASI 2012 funds will be used to purchase SCBA for the team which will move the FBC Regional SWAT team to a Type 2 team.
• Technical Rescue (Tollison/Spears)
  • 2 deployments recently; (1) Full scale exercise to El Campo, (2) 3-day exercise at the fire field 3/26 -28.
  • New SOP and guidelines almost complete. Currently looking to expand the team.
• Volunteer/Outreach (Norman/ Evans)
  • Upcoming June classes:  Mosaic Church in Sugar Land on weekday evenings; Focus Humanitarian- 1 weekend at EOC.
  • Katy class tentatively scheduled for August, location TDB.
  • Reminder:  ICS 300 – 400 training – April 30 – May 4, FBC SO Academy.
• WebEOC Workgroup (Barnes/Spears)

•  
  • Workgroup name has been officially changed to “Tech Workgroup”.  Includes WebEOC, Pier, GIS, i-Info and any other technologies to be used in the region.
  • Meeting on 4/18/12.  Discussion to change the date due to other conflicting meeting.
  • WebEOC patch installed which should correct the problem of users being randomly logged off. 
  • The state has decided to use the STAR Board for all resource requests.  There has been a lot of discussion in the regional about how the will affect individual jurisdictions / partners.  Currently we have 3 options on how to process resource request: (1) continue to use the current process, build a program to convert the 213 RR documents automatically to send to the state, (2) Rework the LoRe board to send requests to the STAR board, (3) begin using the STAR process completely – City to County to State.

• Jurisdictional/Agency Announcements
  • Hoss / Transportation:  Grand Opening of the new Park-N-Ride at the Fairgrounds has occurred.  Not many in attendance, but hoping for more.
  • Horowitz / City of Weston Lakes: 4/19/12 at 6pm Weston Lakes will conduct a WebEOC exercise for their EOC staff. Doug Barnes and Danny Jan will be in attendance.
  • Rodriguez / FBISD: FBISD will host an ICS 100 class and TTX for administrators on June 7, 2012.
  • Manville / HHS:  EMS will celebrate their 40^th anniversary 5/3/12 from 2-4pm at Medic 1, please try to attend.
  • Hughes / Sugar Land: Reminder: Inaugural game of the Sugar Land Skeeters, Thursday 4/26/12.
• Other Business
  • Spears:  Update on Digital Sandbox – moving forward with development which will include Police departments, schools, and hospitals.  It will provide information on critical infrastructure and include plans for building, evacuation routes / plans.  750 locations already identified.  Consultants will work with stakeholders to gather information and ensure key locations are included.

Program

• Doug Barnes / Lach Mullen:  Mapping Tools & Tricks
  • Information provided on simple mapping techniques that can be used easily by organizations that do not employ GIS specialists.

Next Meeting:

• Next Meeting will be May 16, 2012, at 1:30 pm at Fort Bend County OEM.

Alan Spears, Shauna Evans                             

FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 1:30PM

Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management
307 Fort Street
Richmond, Texas

• Call to Order
  • Welcome/Self-Introductions (Spears)

• Business Items 
  • Community Partners in Preparedness (Renfrow)
  • Debris Management (Evans)
  • FBC Fire Chiefs (Spears)
  • FBC PIO Network (Mullen)
  • FBC Training & Exercise Committee (Evans)
  • Grants (Tollison)
  • Hazard Mitigation (Tollison)
  • Hazardous Materials Response Team (Tollison)
  • Public Health Preparedness (Olinger)
  • SWAT Team (Jan)
  • Technical Rescue Team (Tollison)
  • Volunteer/Outreach (Norman)
  • WebEOC Workgroup (Barnes)
  • Jurisdictional/Agency Announcements
  • Other Business

• Program
  •  Mapping Tools & Tricks – Doug Barnes / Fort Bend County GIS Planner

• Upcoming Events
  • April 18, 2012 – FBCCC Training & Exercise Committee Mtg – FBCOEM, 1500
  • April 19, 2012 – LEPC Mtg, FBCOEM, 1500
  • April 24, 2012 – Regional Technology Fair, Lonestar Conference & Expo Center - Conroe, 0800
  • April 25 – 26, 2012 – G-363, Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities, FBC Sheriff’s Academy, 0800 - 1700
  • April 30 – May 4, 2012 – ICS 300 & 400 Training, FBC Sheriff’s Academy – 0800 - 1700
  • May 11, 2012 – FBC Preparedness Workshop, Rosenberg, 0800 – 1200
  • May 16, 2012 – Technical Rescue Committee Mtg – FBCOEM - 1000
  • May 16, 2012 – FBCCC Mtg – FBCOEM, 1330
  • May 16, 2012 – FBCCC Training & Exercise Committee Mtg – FBCOEM – 1500
  • May 17, 2012 – FBC PIO Network Mtg – TBD – 1130
  • May 17, 2012 – LEPC Mtg – FBCOEM 1500

• Adjourn:
  • Next Meeting:     May 16, 2012
  • Program:  Hurricane Readiness Checklist – Alan Spears

FBC OEM is hosting a seminar on Mapping Tools and Tricks for Emergency Management as the program at this month's FBCCC meeting.

Maps are one of the easiest ways to visualize what's going on in an active incident. We naturally place things spatially in our mind, by putting abstract incident information onto a map we make it easier to get an understanding of a complex situation.

When an incident occurs however, there's not always a GIS trained person available, let alone one trained in emergency management practices. Sometimes you are the best resource your agency has to create maps. This seminar will give you the basic tools needed to be able to "whip up a map" when called upon, or when you need one to help coordinate your team.

This seminar will focus on two main areas: Map creation and sharing, and monitoring using maps.

1. Map Creation and Sharing

   How to create a map on the fly when you might not have GIS resources available.

   1. Creating a Map for Printing
   2. Creating a Map for Sharing Online
   3. Creating a Map for Collaborating with a team

2. Monitoring using Maps

   Using mapping tools to monitor public information

   1. Share with the public and get feedback
   2. See what people are talking about online
   3. Unexpected Support Resources

FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL Training & Exercise Committee
Meeting Summary - March 21, 2012
Fort Bend County OEM – 3:00 PM

Attendance:

• Fort Bend County Health & Human Services:  Olinger
• Fort Bend County OEM: Evans, Norman, Renfrow, Spears,
• City of Missouri City: Lefevers
• City of Stafford: Taylor
• City of Sugar Land: Hughes

Discussion regarding upcoming Position Specific training provide through UASI funding.

• Training to be conducted between June 2012 and August 2013. 
• 11 classes offered. 
• Request by Evans for jurisdictions to determine staff members that need training.  County would like to see a list so that we can ensure that we fill our allotted slot with those that need and are qualified for training.
• Evans advised that each identified individual would be required to complete an application form
• Classes will not be listed on PreparingTexas and application must come through our office (as determined by the RCC T&E Committee).
• Evans will email a list of courses to be offered and the required application.

Next Meeting:

• Next Meeting will be April 18, 2012, at 3:00 pm at Fort Bend County OEM.

Respectfully submitted,
Alan Spears, Shauna Evans                             

FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL
Meeting Summary - March 21, 2012
Fort Bend County OEM – 1:30 PM

Attendance:

• American Red Cross: Davis, Egan
• Fort Bend County Health & Human Services: Aaron, Manville, Olinger
• Fort Bend County OEM: Evans, Norman, Renfrow, Spears, Stone,
• Fort Bend County Public Transportation: Hoss
• Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department: Jan
• City of Kendleton: Smallwood
• City of Missouri City: Lefevers
• City of Richmond: Burciaga, Hafer, Guebara, Moss
• City of Stafford: Taylor
• City of Sugar Land: Hughes
• Fort Bend ISD: Rodriguez
• Katy ISD: Bremer
• OakBend Medical Center: Petri
• State of Texas: Noak

Meeting called to order at 1:35 PM by Alan Spears, Fort Bend County Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator; self-introductions conducted.  

Presentation given by Mr. John Norsworthy (father of JD Norsworthy, SO Dpty killed in the line of Duty in Dec 2010).  Mr. Norsworthy introduced the new “Behind the Badge Charities” a foundation created following his son’s death.  Information can be found at www.behindthebadge.org.

 Items:

• Community Partners in Preparedness (Evans/Renfrow)
  • Fort Bend Connect has requested that OEM provide two training program to the Connect members.  They have reserved the church for an additional 2 hour block of time following the June / July meeting so that EM training can be conducted.
• Debris Management Plan (Evans)
  • Evans confirmed receipt of the draft plan and will be reviewing with Spears.  Any jurisdiction wishing to review a copy of the draft can request a copy.
  • Anticipate plan to be completed by mid-April.
• FBC Fire Chiefs (Spears)
  • Monthly meeting are scheduled and have good attendance.
  • Next meeting, 3/23/12 at 7pm
  • Currently discussing / dealing with radio issues that stem from the HC Radio system)
  • Each month Spears is provided with a list of equipment available for loan if needed
• FBC PIO Network (Mullen/Evans)
  • Next meeting date to be determined and will not coincide with FBCCC.
  • Looking for organizations / venues to host meetings.
• FBC Training & Exercise Committee (Evans)
  • Information will be provided on the upcoming Position Specific Training provided through UASI Funding. To be discussed at the T&E meeting to follow.
• Grants (Spears / Evans)
  • Reminder: Grant applications are due to committee chairs on 3/22/12 at 5pm
  • Request for jurisdictions to share information on 2012 grant requests.  None provided.
• Hazard Mitigation (Tollison/Evans)
  • No new information.  The plan is in its 2^nd review at the State level.
•  Hazardous Materials Response Team (Tollison)
  • The Committee has been formalized and they are meeting regularly.
  • The Committee is working on their 2012 grant application.
• Public Health Preparedness (Olinger)
  • HHS is working on contracts for contingency medical personnel
  • Mobile shelter training / set up is scheduled for Saturday, 3/25/12 at the Rose Annex all are invited to attend.
  • Working on the development of a CRI (Cities Readiness Initiate) exercise at Seven Lakes HS.  Observers / Controllers needed. 
• SWAT Team (Jan)
  • 30 members of the SWAT team responded and participated in the State’s No-Notice exercise in El Campo / Wharton. 
  • The FBC SWAT team is currently a Type III team.  The only thing needed to become a Type II team is airpacks.  They will be requesting funding for airpacks.
• Technical Rescue (Tollison/Spears)
  • Had a meeting on 3/21.
  • TRT participated in the No-Notice drill. They worked well with the HC team.
  • TRT is planning a series of trainings from 3/27-29 at the Fire Field and will involve all members over 3 shifts.
  • They will be requesting grant funding for a regional exercise / drill in College Station.
• Volunteer/Outreach (Norman)
  • Fulshear, Simonton, Weston Lake completed their 3^rd CERT class with 22 graduates (1/3 being exec officials).
  • Next class is FOCUS Humanitarian in June (days to be determined) at OEM.
  • Potential for concurrent Katy class in June – no date yet
• WebEOC Workgroup (Barnes/Spears)

• ESi is currently working on a patch to fix the issue of WebEOC users getting logged off unexpectedly.  ESi has mentioned that they think they have found the problem and are in the process of testing the patch to ensure it corrects the issue.
• WebEOC is now “officially” compatible with Chrome and Firefox.
• The FBC WebEOC Users Group will now be called FBC Technology Work Group and will focus on technology as whole.  The meeting will provide a time and place to discuss new ideas, future enhancements, system issues.  The group will continue to meet from 11-12pm on the same days as FBCCC. Will be expanded to include all forms of technology, not just WebEOC.

• Jurisdictional/Agency Announcements
  • Hoss / Transportation:  The new Park-N-Ride at the Fairgrounds will be operational on 4/3/12 at 10:30am.  All are welcome to come out and ride for free.  Transportation has received 3 new busses through grant funding to replace 5 older, smaller busses.
  • Egan / Red Cross:  March is Red Cross month.  Red Cross is out in all cities (Housotn / Downtown) handing out preparedness materials and trying to raise money.
• Other Business
  • Spears:  Make note of the upcoming dates on the agenda.  Specifically, ICS 300 / 400 training 4/30 – 5/4.

Program

• Mike Montgomery:  Wildland and Urban Fire Interface:  Lessons Learned
  • Montgomery discussed lessons learned from Tri-County / Bastrop fires. Discussed changes in Rural / urban areas that effect the ability to effectively fight wildland fires as they approach urban areas.

Next Meeting:

• Next Meeting will be April 18, 2012, at 1:30 pm at Fort Bend County OEM.

Respectfully submitted,
Jeff D. Braun, Shauna Evans    

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FORT BEND COUNTY COORDINATION COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 1:30PM

Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management
307 Fort Street
Richmond, Texas

• Call to Order
  • Welcome/Self-Introductions (Spears)

• Business Items 
  • Community Partners in Preparedness (Renfrow)
  • Debris Management (Evans)
  • FBC Fire Chiefs (Spears)
  • FBC PIO Network (Mullen)
  • FBC Training & Exercise Committee (Evans)
  • Grants (Tollison)
  • Hazard Mitigation (Tollison)
  • Hazardous Materials Response Team (Tollison)
  • Public Health Preparedness (Olinger)
  • SWAT Team (Jan)
  • Technical Rescue Team (Tollison)
  • Volunteer/Outreach (Norman)
  • WebEOC Workgroup (Barnes)
  • Jurisdictional/Agency Announcements
  • Other Business

• Program 
  •  Surviving in the Wildfire and Urban Interface : Lessons Learned from the Tri-county fires – Mike Montgomery / Harris County Fire Marshal

• Upcoming Events 
  • March 21, 2012 – FBCCC Training & Exercise Committee Mtg – FBCOEM, 1500
  • March 22 , 2012 – FBC Traffic Management Mtg – FBCOEM, 1000
  • March 22, 2012 – UASI Grant Applications Due
  • March 28, 2012 – MUD Readiness Program Annual Mtg – FBCOEM, 0900
  • March 29, 2012 – UASI RCC Grant Review, HEC, Media Room, 1330
  • March 30, 2012 – DDMP Walk through, FBCOEM, 1300 – Tentative
  • April 2 – 5, 2012 – Homeland Security Conference, San Antonio Convention Center
  • April 12, 2012 – FBC Preparedness Workshop Planning Mtg – FBCOEM, 1000
  • April 18, 2012 – FBC Technical Rescue Committee Mtg – FBCOEM, 1000
  • April 18, 2012 – FBC WebEOC Mtg, FBCOEM, 1100
  • April 18, 2012 – FBCCC Mtg, FBCOEM, 1300
  • April 18, 2012 – FBCCC Training & Exercise Committee Mtg – FBCOEM, 1500
  • April 19, 2012 – LEPC Mtg, FBCOEM, 1500
  • April 24, 2012 – Regional Technology Fair, Lonestar Conference & Expo Center - Conroe, 0800
  • April 25 – 26, 2012 – G-363, Hurricane Readiness for Coastal Communities, FBC Sheriff’s Academy, 0800 - 1700
  • April 30 – May 4, 2012 – ICS 300 & 400 Training, FBC Sheriff’s Academy – 0800 - 1700
  • May 11, 2012 – FBC Preparedness Workshop, Rosenberg, 0800 – 1200

• Adjourn:  
  • Next Meeting:     April 18, 2012, 1:30pm
  • Program:  Mapping / GIS 101 – presented by Doug Barnes and Lach Mullen, Fort Bend County OEM