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3 Host an exercise and training session for Transit Following a major disaster,it is important for Transit Services staff will be able to conduct <br /> Services staff to conduct damage assessments and situational awareness and resource allocation to damage assessments and windshield surveys, <br /> windshield surveys after a major disaster. have a widespread assessment of damage across allowing EOC staff to be able to quickly receive <br /> the City.While some departments have their own necessary information to begin setting priorities <br /> resources they plan to assess,Transit buses and and objectives.If Transit staff are conducting <br /> their operators could be used to collect these assessments,it will clear up other <br /> information on a broader scale as they are already departments with more immediate response <br /> spread out across the City and are familiar with responsibilities. <br /> the roadways. <br /> Program Area#5 <br /> Communications <br /> WORK PLANNED WHY THE WORK IS BEING DONE RESULT OF THE WORK <br /> 1 Enhance emergency communications between In a major disaster,the ability to communicate Adding amateur radio and satellite phone <br /> City facilities by setting up amateur radio and may be hindered if normal modes of capabilities to City facilities will enable them to <br /> satellite phone equipment. communication are not available.Currently,many continue to communicate even if traditional <br /> City facilities do not have a back up method of methods are inoperable.This will improve <br /> communication if phones,cell phones,and email situational awareness and information sharing <br /> are not functioning.City facilities need to be able after a major event. <br /> to communicate to ensure they can continue to <br /> share information and provide or receive <br /> direction. <br /> DHS-FEMA-EMPG-FY 18 Page 23 of 36 «Jurisdiction» OEM, E19-125 <br />