Gotham Wind 2016 - #3: Dirty Bomb Continuity Exercise
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GOTHAM WIND #3 2016: Dirty Bomb Continuity Tabletop Exercise
The New York Federal Executive Board, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II, NYU’s International Center for Enterprise Preparedness (INTERCEP) and NorthEast FIRST – a regional coalition for the financial sector – is sponsoring a continuity tabletop exercise to increase readiness amongst Federal Executive Boards Departments and Agencies, State, tribal, local jurisdictional and the private sector in the event of a dirty bomb attack.
A “dirty bomb” is a radiological dispersion device (RDD) that combines conventional explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive material. The bomb can be as small as a firecracker or as big as a truck. The blast from the dirty bomb could possibly cause buildings and people to be exposed to and contaminated by radioactive material, causing fear and panic, mass evacuations, create economic chaos, inflict environmental and property damage and significant cleanup costs. The main purpose of a dirty bomb is to frighten people and make buildings or land unusable for a long period of time.
While a dirty bomb is not a “Weapon of Mass Destruction” it is a “Weapon of Mass Disruption.” Its consequences include not having a clear beginning or ending; decontamination of buildings or areas which may go on for a long period of time; psychological effects on workers who might refuse to return to work; and stalling of the local economy while residents try to overcome their shock.
The purpose of this tabletop exercise is to impart a clearer understanding of the dirty bomb threat to ensure the public, private-sector, and government agencies can continue operations of essential functions in the event of a dirty bomb attack through preparation and prevention efforts. The exercise objectives are to mitigate vulnerabilities; identify gaps or weaknesses in organization continuity plans, policies and procedures; and encourage public and private organizations to jointly plan for, and test, their continuity plans in the event of a dirty bomb attack.
THIRD EVENT ADDED TO SCHEDULE
GOTHAM WIND 2016 EXERCISE OVERVIEW: 3rd in a series of 3 Dirty Bomb, Tabletop Exercises
Who: NY Federal Executive Board Departments and Agencies, State, tribal, local jurisdictional and the private sector
What: Gotham Wind 2016: Dirty Bomb Continuity Tabletop Exercise – 3rd iteration
Purpose: To foster a partnership amongst Federal/private sector; increase continuity readiness under a dirty bomb attack; and identify gaps and areas for improvement in continuity plans
Scope: New York City Metropolitan Area/Northern NJ Metropolitan Areas
When: 1 Tabletop Exercises – Wednesday February 17, 2016
8:00 am Registration 8:30 am StartEx / 12:00 pm Endex
Where: 4 World Trade Center (also known as 150 Greenwich Street NY, NY 10007) PLEASE NOTE VENUE ADDRESS
Deliverables: tabletop exercise; lessons learned; and after-action reports
GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
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Foster partnerships between the public and private sector
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Identify and prioritize essential functions
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Identify gaps or weaknesses in the organization’s continuity plan, policies, and procedures
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Discuss continuity communications with stakeholders, partner agencies, and/or customers
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Encourage organizations to jointly plan for, and test, their continuity plans in the event of a dirty bomb attack
To RSVP and for additional information, please register at:
February 17, 2016: http://gothamwindfeb17.eventbrite.com
Conference Call in Bridge: – We encourage all participants to attend in person if possible.
800-320-4330
Pin 528585Additional WebEx information will be provided prior to the event.
If you have any questions regarding Gotham Wind 2016, please contact:
Russell Fox Gregory M. Gist Petri S. Martinez
FEMA Region II NorthEast FIRST Northern New Jersey Federal Executive Board
212-680-8504 (office) 917-861-9853 973-368-6102
917-318-4859 (cell)
Russell.fox@fema.dhs.gov Greg.gist@fsscc.org petri.santiago-martinez@cbp.dhs.gov
