WARRP Bulletin March 2011 Page 3

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Text Box: a clearer message out to the public on how we are going to approach these things.” Radiological Agent Threat expert, Steve Morreale, DOE, described CBR incident response as a “unified command with state and local agencies as well as federal entities”. Each speaker highlighted the significance of state, local, federal and private sector partnership as an integral resource in responding to and recovering from a catastrophic CBR incident. The kick off event provided a superb opportunity to establish initial relationships and create a solid foundation from which to

Text Box: The Program will aim to establish the most efficient and effective collaboration methods. An initial SharePoint site has been established (visit warp.org) and a biweekly leadership telecom began on 16 March. We welcome input with respect to improving coordination and communications within and outside of the Program.

Text Box: DHS PM: Chris Russell christopher.e.russell@dhs.gov 202.254.5876 DoD PM: Ryan Madden ryan.madden@dtra.mil 703-767-3351 Denver UASI: Dan Alexander daniel.alexander@denvergov.org Science & Tech Manager: Bill Ginley william.ginley@us.army.mil Transition Manager: Douglas Hardy douglas.hardy@navy.mil FEMA HQ: Chad Gorman/Janice McCarroll chad.gorman@dhs.gov janis.mccarroll@dhs.gov FEMA VIII: Peter Bakersky pete.bakersky@dhs.gov DHS OHA: Michael Walter michael.walter@dhs.gov DHS IP: David Crafton Wilson.Crafton1@dhs.gov DHS DNDO/Rad Lead: Richard Vojtech richard.vojtech@dhs.gov DHS Chem Lead: Don Bansleben donald.bansleben@hq.dhs.gov DOE: Steve Morreale morreasa@id.doe.gov EPA OEM: Erica Canzler canzler.erica@epa.gov EPA HSRC: Shawn Ryan ryan.shawn@epamail.epa.gov HHS CDC: Angela Weber amw1@cdc.gov HHS ASPR: John Koerner john.koerner@hhs.gov Program Integrator: John Mower john.mower@cubic.com Denver Onsite Integrator: Garry Briese gbriese@brieseandassociates.com

Contacts

Visit www.WARRP.org for Program Information and Events

The Program has started development and execution of a front-end systems engineering study and gap analysis (commonly referred to as a Systems Analysis) to establish a body of knowledge for national, state and local resiliency and recovery capabilities. This effort includes the full breadth of study necessary to identify gaps and compare and align them with other national efforts as well as provide program leadership the increased knowledge base and situational awareness to support decision making for long-term program tasks and investments. The initial activities will include an analysis and assessment of limiting conditions and risks of legacy and existing frameworks for this type of incident in an

Garry Briese, WARRP Onsite Integrator and former FEMA VIII Regional Administrator

urban setting co-located with military bases. This will include a definition of the gaps and process choke points [e.g., Policy, Plans and Technology]. This analysis will be scoped to gain an understanding of the current capabilities and leverage existing systems studies within the general area of recovery and restoration activities This task will utilize information developed in other program tasks as inputs for conducting the front-end analyses. Understanding the current capabilities and operating constructs in many already identified key procedural and technology areas will be an important variable for this systems study. The results and outcomes of the Systems Engineering study will establish

a body of knowledge for federal, state, regional and local recovery capabilities. Through formal reviews with program leadership, independent evaluators, performing organizations and stakeholders outcomes will be determined.

The principal performer for this study is Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), led by Wayne Einfeld (weinfel@sandia.gov). SNL was a key player n the IBRD Program brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area. They will begin with literature search in March, interviews with local Denver area officials starting in April and plan for a CBR national subject matter expert workshop in the National Capital Region in July.

formally begin program activities.

The presentations from the event are posted at http://www.warrp.org/events/events.html. Click WARRP Kickoff and CBR Threat Symposium > Click here for presentations and use password “kickoff”.