JP 3-28, Civil Support - Federation of American Scientists

Appendix D
such as a public health emergency or a cyberspace incident. Selective implementation through the
activation of one or more of the NRP elements allows maximum flexibility to meet the unique operational
and information-sharing requirements of any situation and enables effective interaction among various
federal, state, local, tribal, private-sector, other civilian entities, and NGOs.
c. The NRP applies to all incidents requiring a coordinated federal response as part of an
appropriate combination of federal, state, local, tribal, private-sector, and nongovernmental entities.
The NRP is applicable to all federal departments and agencies that have primary jurisdiction for
or participate in operations requiring a coordinated federal response. The NRP also applies to
the ARC, which functions as an ESF primary organization in coordinating the use of mass care
resources. For incidents requiring a coordinated federal response, but of lesser severity than an
incident of national significance, the NRP includes a comprehensive network of incident annexes
and supplemental federal contingency plans that may be implemented by the departments and
agencies with established authorities in coordination with the NRP framework.
d. The NRP is always in effect; however, the implementation of NRP coordination
mechanisms is flexible and scalable. Actions range in scope from ongoing situational reporting
and analysis, through the implementation of NRP incident annexes and other supplemental
federal contingency plans, to full implementation of all relevant NRP coordination mechanisms
outlined in the NRP base plan.
3. Overview of Disaster Response and Incident Management
a. This overview illustrates actions federal agencies will likely take to assist state and local
governments that are overwhelmed by a major disaster or emergency. Figure D-1 provides a
graphic display of a federal response under the Stafford Act.
b. The DHS NOC continually monitors potential major disasters and emergencies. When
advance warning is possible, DHS may deploy and may request other federal agencies to deploy
LNOs and personnel to a state EOC to assess the emerging situation. An RRCC may be activated,
fully or partially. Facilities, such as mobilization centers, may be established to accommodate
personnel, equipment, and supplies.
c. Immediately after an incident, local jurisdictions respond using available resources and
notify state response elements. As information emerges, they also assess the situation and the
need for state assistance. The state reviews the situation, mobilizes state resources, and informs
the DHS/Emergency Preparedness and Response/FEMA regional office of actions taken.
d. The governor activates the state emergency operations plan, proclaims or declares a
“state of emergency,” and requests a state/DHS joint preliminary damage assessment (PDA) to
determine if sufficient damage has occurred to justify a request for a Presidential declaration of
a major disaster or emergency. Based upon the results of the PDA, the governor may request a
Presidential declaration, and define the kind of federal assistance needed. At this point, an initial assessment
is also conducted of losses avoided based on previous mitigation efforts.
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