Los Angeles Police Department Storms and Flooding Incident Checklist Update PDF

COUNTER-TERRORISM AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU NOTICE 16.2 November 19, 2015 TO: All Concerned Commanding Officers FROM: Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THE STORMS AND FLOODING INCIDENT CHECKLIST — SUPERVISOR'S FIELD OPERATIONS GUIDE T...

COUNTER-TERRORISM AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU NOTICE 16.2 November 19, 2015 TO: All Concerned Commanding Officers FROM: Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau SUBJECT: UPDATE TO THE STORMS AND FLOODING INCIDENT CHECKLIST — SUPERVISOR'S FIELD OPERATIONS GUIDE The Storms and Flooding Incident Checklist contained within the Supervisor's Field Operations Guide(Volume 2 of the Emergency Operations Guide)has been updated and is now available on the Department's Local Area Network under the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator's link. If there are any questions, please contact Sergeant Michael Hammett, Officer in Charge, Emergency Preparedness Unit, Emergency Operations Division, at(213)486-5730. APPROVED: MICHAEL P. DOWNING,Deputy Chief Commanding Officer Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau Attachment DISTRIBUTION "B" SEAN W. MALINOWSKI,Commander Chief of Staff Office of the Chief ofPolice STORMS AND FLOODING INCIDENT COMMANDER TASKS COMMAND OBJECTIVES(IC/OPERATIONS) • A Size Up of the affected area. o Location of severe flooding or mudslides. o Size of the involved area (actual and potential). o Type of area (business, residential, hillside, etc.). o Ingress/egress routes for emergency vehicles. o Additional Department personnel required and location of Staging Area,(emphasize numbers, not units). o Location and radio designation of the Incident Command Post. • Control of emergency vehicle ingress/egress routes. • Perimeter and traffic control. • Evacuation, if necessary. See Evacuation Checklist. • If the incident is not impacting LAPD resources, send an Agency Representative to the Fire Incident Command Post(ICP). • If the incident is impacting LAPD resources, establish Unified Command. • Begin the unified planning process by: o Completing the ICS Form 201, which consists of the Map Sketch, Summary of Current Objectives and Actions, Current Organization, and Resource Summary. o Building an organizational chart appropriate to the scope of the incident/event (i.e., Branches, Groups, and Divisions). NOTIFICATIONS • • • • Communications Fire Department Watch Commander RACR/DOC SCOPE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT INVOLVEMENT The Los Angeles County Flood Control District declares Phase I, II and III storm warnings. Real-Time Analysis and Critical Response Division(RACR)/ Department Operations Center(DOC)is responsible for Phase I, II and III notifications to all Areas. The Fire Department determines the need for general evacuation of an area, however, police officers at the scene may order an evacuation under emergency conditions. The LAPD mission during flood emergencies is to support the LAFD Incident Commander as a Branch, Group or a Division in the Operations Section of the incident organization. Definitions: Phase I - indicates that the overall condition of the area is basically safe for the public to conduct its business as normal with only minor, localized disruption and only minor, localized damage anticipated. Phase II - indicates that the overall condition of the area is basically safe for the public to conduct its business with numerous localized disruptions and significant local damage anticipated. Phase III - indicates that the overall condition of the area is extremely hazardous with significant disruption to the public in conducting its normal business and many major problems. Supervisor's Field Operations Guide - Volume 2 of the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide Page 64 Area Watch Commander/Field Supervisor Responsibilities • Upon learning of Phase I, II, or III warnings, watch commanders of oncoming watches should notify their personnel to have appropriate rain gear on hand, and to be prepared to spend a prolonged time in the rain. • Instruct field personnel to report to the Area watch commander any significant damage they observe during their tour of duty. The Area watch commander shall telephonically notify the RACR/DOC of all reported storm damage. When major damage has occurred that does NOT impact LAPD resources Ensure an Area supervisor has been sent to the LAFD/Fire Incident Command Post as an Agency Representative to maintain liaison and to keep the Department informed of necessary directives and intelligence from the Incident Commander. Establish and maintain communications with the Liaison Officer. When major damage has occurred impacting LAPD resources • Ensure that a Size Up has been obtained by field units and has been communicated to RACRIDOC and Communications Division: o Location of severe flooding or mudslides. o Size of the involved area (actual and potential). o Type of area (business, residential, hillside, etc.). o Ingress/egress routes for emergency vehicles. o Additional Department personnel required and location of Staging Area. (Emphasize numbers, not units.) o Location and radio designation of the Law Branch Director and Group/Division Supervisor(s). • Ensure that LAFD has been notified. • Have the Area water inundation maps and appropriate Standing Plans brought to the field. • Direct personnel to specific missions: o Ingress/egress routes for authorized vehicles. o Perimeter control to keep unauthorized vehicles and pedestrians out of the area in accordance with directions from the LAFD Incident Commander. o If the LAFD Incident Commander orders evacuation of an area, see the Evacuation Checklist of this Guide. Additional Reference Information Emergency Preparedness Bulletin — Volume 10, Number 10: 2015 "Godzilla" El Nino Emergency Preparedness Bulletin — Volume 10, Number 11: 2015 Storm/Flood Preparedness Guide Supervisor's Field Operations Guide - Volume 2 of the LAPD Emergency Operations Guide Page 65