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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: MAKING OF A WORST CASE DISCHARGE PLAN 1.A. DEEPWATER HORIZON .............................................................................................................1 1.B. POTENTIAL THREATS OF A WORST CASE DISCHARGE ..............................................................1 1.C. FLORIDA KEYS WORST CASE DISCHARGE (WCD) SCENARIO .....................................................2 1.D. EXERCISE OF THE WORST CASE DISCHARGE PLAN ...................................................................2 SECTION 2: INITIATION OF RESPONSE 2.A. NOTIFICATIONS AND INITIATION OF RESPONSE ......................................................................1

2.B. ASSESSING THE THREAT TO THE FLORIDA KEYS .......................................................................1 2.C. ACTIVATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE DRILLING RESPONSE PLAN ........................4

2.D. RESOURCES ...............................................................................................................................8 2.E. PUBLIC AFFAIRS/CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................8 SECTION 3: NEARSHORE RESPONSE

3.A. NEARSHORE RESPONSE ORGANIZATION ..................................................................................1 3.B. SHORELINE PROTECTION ..........................................................................................................2 3.C. SHORELINE CLEANUP ...............................................................................................................5 3.D. WILDLIFE AND MARINE ANIMAL FACILITIES .............................................................................6 3.E. U.S. COAST GUARD POLLUTION RESPONSE GROUP .................................................................7

APPENDIX A: SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURES MATRICES VERY LIGHT OILS

LIGHT OILS MEDIUM OILS HEAVY OILS TAR BALLS

APPENDIX B: NOTIFICATIONS AND INTIATION OF RESPONSE (APPENDIX 9100: FLORIDA KEYS AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN, VOLUME I)

APPENDIX C: SAMPLE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN

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In response to increasingly disastrous oil spills including the Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon spills, the Area Contingency Plan (ACP) identifies a Worst Case Discharge (WCD) scenario for offshore drilling and provides sufficient planning to respond to a discharge of this scope. The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) incident in 2010 resulted in a significant number of lessons learned and elevated concerns regarding offshore drilling operations and the United States’ capabilities to respond to and mitigate the potential impacts from a Worst Case Discharge (WCD) in the offshore environment. These lessons learned have been thoroughly documented in the Deepwater Horizon Incident Specific Preparedness Review (ISPR) and Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling: Report to the President (http://www.oilspillcommission.gov). The ISPR specifically recommends a full review and update to all ACP’s to include the following in response to an actual WCD:

• Identification and prioritization of environmentally and economically sensitive areas; • Near-shore containment strategies; • Offshore control and removal strategies; and • Identification of the equipment, trained personnel, and response resources needed to implement the

strategies.

Volume I of the Florida Keys ACP contains a complete list of applicable lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon response and describes how they were implemented in the plan in Appendix 9900 of Volume I. Additionally, a number of neighboring countries have, or will shortly, initiate plans to conduct drilling operations that due to their close proximity to the US coastline, will likely present an environmental threat to the US Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Territorial Seas, Coastal and Inland waterways and shorelines. The impacts from a WCD scenario in one of these neighboring country’s territorial seas would likely result in a Spill of National Significance (SONS) and would significantly impact the Sector Key West Captain of the Port Zone (COTP). 1.B. POTENTIAL THREATS OF A WORST CASE DISCHARGE The primary threat addressed by this plan is the risk of a significant oil spill resulting from an anticipated increase in the exploration activities for offshore oil and gas resources in the territorial seas of other nations adjacent to the United States. Trajectory modeling has indicated that a spill originating from these sites has the potential to impact US waters and shoreline areas depending on the amount and duration of the spill. If a WCD were released from a number of these sites, the trajectory modeling suggests that the oil could reach US waters within 2-3 days and have potential shoreline impacts within 5-7 days. However, oil characteristics and environmental conditions may significantly impact the trajectory of a spill. Therefore, these numbers are only intended for planning purposes. The windows of opportunity to disperse, burn and mechanically recover the spilled product will depend on the characteristics of the oil spilled and the environmental conditions at the time of the spill. Immediately following a spill, the windows of opportunity should be determined for the various response techniques, and then used to establish initial response priorities. In addition to the issues associated with oil spill impacts in the marine and coastal environment, a WCD magnitude spill could disrupt maritime traffic through the impacted region causing Marine Transportation System (MTS) disruptions for the US and its trading partners.

MAKING OF A WORST CASE DISCHARGE PLAN 1.A. DEEPWATER HORIZON

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FIGURE 1: EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO AND CARIBBEAN OIL DRILLING SITES

1.C. FLORIDA KEYS WORST CASE DISCHARGE (WCD) SCENARIO As a result of this increased threat from international offshore drilling, the Worst Case Discharge (WCD) Scenario for an offshore drilling site is 75,000 barrels (bbls) per day for 30 days. 1.D. EXERCISE OF THE WORST CASE DISCHARGE PLAN

The National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) requires annual exercise of the ACP, ensuring that all 15 core components contained in the National Preparedness for Response Exercise (PREP) Guidelines are exercised in a triennial cycle. In 2012, Sector Key West coordinated an interagency table top exercise of the updated WCD scenario, utilizing the following scenario:

At 0400 on 12 April 2012, the Deepwater Neptune, an ultra-deepwater dynamically positioned, semi-submersible offshore oil drilling platform (“rig”), exploded in the Florida Straits for unknown reasons in adverse weather conditions. The offshore rig is fully engulfed in flames. The fire has spread to an area around the rig on the waters’ surface. The crew is abandoning the rig. The free flowing crude oil is burning at the surface, in 4 to 6 foot seas. The Sector Key West Command Center is notified of the event at 0415 that an offshore drilling rig suddenly exploded in a position approximately 50 nautical miles south of Key West and positioned in the Florida Gulf Stream Current. The rig is fully engulfed in flames and has broken free from its well-

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head, leaving free-flowing crude oil to discharge into the Florida Straits. Several crewmembers are severely injured. A “MAYDAY” was issued prior to the crew abandoning the rig. Initial Actions: Coast Guard Sector Key West received the “MAYDAY” and tasked a USCG Patrol Boat to divert to the last reported position of the rig to investigate. The initial information passed to the patrol boat is that the rig experienced a catastrophic explosion after an uncontrolled fire ignited and has broken free from the well head with no way of stopping the discharge of oil from the well. When the patrol boat arrived on-scene and located the injured crew in lifeboats, the Master informed the patrol boat commanding officer that the last calculated rate of flow could be up to 75,000 barrels per day. Several of the rig’s crewmembers are critically injured and require immediate treatment for any chance of survival. The patrol boat confirmed the rig was the Deepwater Neptune, located in the waters of Cuba’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The patrol boat cannot stabilize the injured rig workers, and has departed the scene with the rig’s crewmembers onboard.


Upon receiving notification of an incident, the FOSC should follow the initial actions outlined in Section 9100 of Volume I and Appendix A of this plan, and consists of checklists to ensure:

1. The chains of command for involved affected agencies (USCG, NOAA, FDEP, etc) are briefed in order to activate the necessary response mechanisms;

2. Executive members of the Area Committee are immediately notified of a significant event; 3. Activation of the Florida Keys Incident Management Team (IMT); 4. Notification of all federal, state, local, and commercial response organizations; 5. Request assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team; 6. Request assistance from the NOAA or FWRI Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) and begin developing

initial spill trajectory modeling; and 7. Request overflights of the affected area to assess damage, conduct Search and Rescue (SAR), and monitor

for oil. 8. Determine location of Incident Command Post (ICP). The ICP may initially be established at Sector Key

West due to the initial IMT consisting of USCG personnel and the need to have communications with Coast Guard cutters and aircraft. However, due to the size of the incident, the Incident Commander may consider moving the ICP to an alternate location in Key West or surrounding areas as the response organization expands to address the size of the incident. Potential ICP’s are identified in Volume III, Resources and Support. Considerations for ICP locations are adequate berthing, food, and conference facilities with sufficient IT support.

9. Begin developing public and media outreach. 10. Engage with U.S. Coast Guard financial and logistics providers (Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center,

National Pollution Funds Center, Director of Operational Logistics). 2.B. ASSESSING THE THREAT TO THE FLORIDA KEYS 2.B.1. CONSIDERATIONS After the initial actions are taken, the following should occur as soon as reasonably possible in order to develop response strategies:

1. Risk Assessment: The Florida Keys is the most environmentally sensitive portion of South Florida. This area hosts numerous important resources, such as living coral reefs, mangroves, turtle and crocodile nesting areas, and many bird nesting areas. Identify resources at risk, prioritization of sensitive areas, and request necessary resources to conduct an efficient response. The greatest risk is the potential for damage to the coral reefs, sea-grass ecosystems, mangroves, and coastal vegetation found in the area. Secondary importance is the loss of public use (and subsequent revenue) of the numerous beaches and parks located in the Keys. The sensitive areas are mapped out in detail in the Environmental Sensitivity Indices (ESI) and Geographic Response Plans (GRP) (Volume III).

INITIATION OF RESPONSE 2.A. NOTIFICATIONS AND INITIATION OF RESPONSE


2. Seasonal Considerations: This scenario could occur during any time of the year. The most severe weather threat is experienced from June through November, the traditional hurricane season, but on average, the winds and seas are strongest during the late fall and winter months of October through March. Sea turtles nest from March through October, with the greatest risk from May through September.

3. Vessel Traffic Considerations: The Southern Straits of Florida is a major maritime traffic route, and averages approximately 2,000 to 2,500 commercial vessel transits per month. In the event of a catastrophic pollution incident, mariners should be notified of the potential threat, and traffic routing modifications should be considered to minimize potential hazards and limit the possibility of contaminating additional vessels with pollution.

2.B.2. TRAJECTORY MODELING OF A WORST CASE DISCHARGE Upon activation and establishment of the Florida Keys Unified Command, the NOAA oil trajectory models will be the primary means for monitoring and tracking the speed and direction of the movement of the spill. The Gulf Stream is an intense, warm ocean current in the western North Atlantic Ocean. It moves north along the coast of Florida and then turns eastward off of North Carolina, flowing northeast across the Atlantic. According to NOAA, the velocity of the current is fastest near the surface, with the maximum speed typically about 5.6 mph (9 km/h). The average speed of the Gulf Stream, however, is 4 mph (6.4 km/h). The current slows to a speed of about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) as it widens to the north. The Gulf Stream transports nearly four billion cubic feet of water per second, an amount greater than that carried by all of the world's rivers combined.

FIGURE 2 – THE GULF STREAM THROUGH THE FLORIDA STRAITS

Given the strength of the Gulf Stream Current, a release of crude oil from one of the pre-designated oil exploration sites will immediately be affected by the ocean currents, so the scientific trajectory model will play a critical role in determining the most probable areas of concern.


2.B.3. DETERMINE THE LIKELY CHARACTERICS OF THE OIL The Responsible Entity (RE), NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC), Environmental Unit personnel or other technical specialists will determine the probable physical characteristics of the oil from the spill after it has been weathered and transported over days or weeks. Effective pollution response strategies will account for the expected weathering of the oil including the probability that much of the oil will change characteristics over time and may have taken the form of tar balls or tar patties. When crude oil (or a heavier refined product) floats on the ocean surface, its physical characteristics change. During the first few hours of a spill, the oil spreads into a thin slick. Winds and waves tear the slick into smaller patches that are scattered over a much wider area and will change the physical characteristics of the oil. This process is generally called “weathering.” Initially, the lighter components of the oil evaporate much like a small gasoline spill. In the cases of heavier types of oil, such as crude oil or home heating oil, much of the oil remains behind. At the same time, some crude oils mix with water and emulsify. The emulsified oil is much thicker and stickier than the original oil. Winds and waves continue to stretch and tear the oil patches into smaller pieces, or tarballs. Some tarballs may be as large as pancakes, most are coin-sized. Tarballs are very persistent in the marine environment and can travel hundreds of miles. During the Deepwater Horizon response, field crews encountered large tar mats that could be as large as 7 meters in diameter. These mats settled below the water in various depths of water during the colder months and proved difficult to remove due to water depth. As the weather warmed, the tar mats broke apart, releasing sheen and/or tarballs. Although the warmer waters in south Florida may make it difficult for this process to occur, planners and responders should be prepared to address subsurface tar mats potentially settling on the reef around the Florida Keys. It is critically important that response operations continue to adjust and adapt plans based on the scientific and incident specific conditions, including on-scene and projected weather conditions. As the characteristics of the oil change, tactical plans and protection strategies must also change. 2.B.4. INITIAL RESPONSE PRIORITIES The IC’s top priorities during the initial phase of a Worst Case Discharge scenario may be the following:

1. Search and rescue 2. Assessing the severity of the incident (is there oil discharging?) 3. Notification of the Area Committee and U.S. Coast Guard chain of command 4. Develop public information strategy 5. Develop trajectory 6. Identify and prioritize sensitive areas 7. Activate response resources 8. Make appropriate notifications to public (i.e. Broadcast Notice to Mariners, notifications to potentially

impacted communities)


2.C.1. DETERMINING WHETHER TO ACTIVATE THE INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE DRILLING RESPONSE PLAN Upon notification and confirmation of a major offshore spill, Seventh Coast Guard District Commander will make a determination regarding the implementation of the International Offshore Drilling Response Plan (IODRP). This determination may be based on the size of the incident (major coastal spill or potential spill in accordance with 40 CFR 300), the vessel involved (offshore drilling platform), and location (within a foreign EEZ). 2.C.2. PRIMARY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES The following are the anticipated phases of the initial response:

PHASE 1 – INITIAL SECTOR RESPONSE. The Sector with an area of responsibility (AOR) closest to the incident will initiate response operations based on the specifics of the reported incident. The initial USCG activities will include activation of the appropriate ACP as well as other USCG operational activities which may include Search and Rescue and/or other USCG missions. Ongoing USCG operations in the Sector AOR will be assessed to determine which operations may be impacted by the incident. Assets engaged in USCG missions may be re-tasked to support incident response operations. When the type of incident dictates, the Sector will stand up their Unified Command (UC). PHASE 2 – DISTRICT/SECTOR RESPONSE. Once a decision to activate the IODRP is made, the initial elements of the Offshore Operations UC response organization will be activated and make preparations to begin operations. This phase could also include several more elements of the response organization standing up concurrently as other adjacent Sectors activate UC organizations and the UAC at the District is activated. PHASE 3 – SONS DECLARATION. In accordance with the National Contingency Plan (40 CFR 300), a Coast Guard Area or District Commander may recommend to the Commandant, that a Spill of National Significance (SONS) be declared. The Commandant alone is empowered to declare a SONS in the coastal zone. Once the Commandant declares a SONS within the Atlantic Area AOR and designates COMLANTAREA, or another individual as the National Incident Commander (NIC), the Federal On-Scene Coordinator covered by the NIC will be notified.

2.C.3. DESIGNATION OF THE FEDERAL ON-SCENE COORDINATOR When several Captain of the Port Zones are impacted, the Seventh Coast Guard District Commander, or the Area Commander, may designate a more senior Coast Guard official to serve as FOSC regardless of whether a SONS is declared. In this case, commanders of impacted sectors and the commander of the Offshore Operations response organization shall be designated as Incident Commanders (ICs), in accordance with the NCP, and be delegated by the FOSC to direct and coordinate response activity in their areas of responsibility in support of the designated FOSC. The ICs shall be delegated authority by the FOSC in writing to direct and coordinate removal actions in his or her operational area, and should be given specifically delineated authority for spending, use of alternative countermeasures, and critical resource ordering. 2.C.4. SPILL OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE A Spill of National Significance (SONS) is a rare, catastrophic oil spill that, due to the severity of its actual or potential impact, holds national significance to public health and the environment. The response effort is so complex that it requires extraordinary coordination of federal, state, local, non-governmental organization, and RE resources. Classifying an oil spill as a SONS provides additional support to the FOSC to manage national, political,

2.C. ACTIVATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL OFFSHORE DRILLING RESPONSE PLAN


and policy level issues that result from a catastrophic spill or release. This additional support consists of the designation of a National Incident Commander (NIC). A spill of this magnitude located near the environmentally sensitive areas of the Florida Keys will involve government agencies at all levels and create intense public interest. There will also be a significant local monetary impact due to the majority of the economy being connected to the tourism industry. Only the Coast Guard Commandant is empowered to declare a SONS in the coastal zone (40 CFR 300.323(a) and 300.5). The following factors may justify declaring a spill a SONS:

1. The Worst Case Discharge in the Area Contingency Plan (ACP) or Oil Spill Response Plan (OSRP) for offshore facilities is met or exceeded;

2. Multiple FOSC Zones, Coast Guard Districts, or international borders may be affected;

3. Significant impact or threat to public health and welfare, wildlife, population, economy and/or property over a broad geographic area;

4. Protracted period of discharge and/or expected cleanup;

5. Significant public concern and demand for action by associated parties; and

6. The existence of, or potential for, a high level of political and media interest.

FIGURE 3 – SONS RESPONSE ORGANIZATION

Initially, the Incident Command System/Unified Command will be established in accordance with the Florida Keys Area Contingency Plan. However, as the response progresses, the SONS organizational structure will likely be implemented. The most critical administrative task is getting the representatives from the many government


agencies on line and briefed on the circumstances of this disaster so there is a minimum delay in implementing the initial response strategies. 2.C.5. NATIONAL INCIDENT COMMANDER During a SONS, the National Incident Commander (NIC) is the most senior full-time individual in charge of a SONS response. Appointed by the U.S. President, USCG Commandant, and/or the Secretary of Homeland Security, the NIC will assume the role of the FOSC during a SONS response. His/her responsibilities will include: communicating with the affected parties and the entire public, lead national level communications, develop strategic objectives, coordinate federal, state, local, and international resources at the national level, and oversee Unified Area Command activities for the entire response. This massive strategic coordination will involve, as appropriate, the National Response Team (NRT), Regional Response Team (RRT), the Governor(s) of affected state(s), and the mayor(s) or other chief executive(s) of local government(s). 2.C.6. LAYERED RESPONSE STRATEGY The on-scene maritime response to a major international oil spill in the Florida Straits will be coordinated and executed using a combination of pre-designated ICs (Coast Guard Sector Commanders) and an incident specific IC (Offshore Operations) who all report to the Unified Area Commander (Seventh Coast Guard District Commander). The response will be divided into at least two predefined geographic areas, including the Offshore Area (outside of State waters), and will be managed by the IC Offshore Operations The Nearshore Area (State waters inward) will be managed by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander. These response operations will be coordinated closely with those affected Sectors which are executing their Area Contingency Plans. The Offshore Response will be managed primarily by the Unified Area Commander and/or National Incident Commander. This response may include any or all of the following occurring beyond Florida state waters:

1. SOURCE CONTROL Operations geared toward controlling the spill at its source, to include well-capping, firefighting, salvage, and other operations. Since this may occur in a foreign country’s waters, these efforts may be led in coordination with the RE and/or foreign government.

2. OFFSHORE SKIMMING Mechanical recovery of surface oil. Due to the expected environmental conditions in the area and cased on lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon response, the resources assigned to conduct offshore skimming will typically be larger oil spill response vessels (OSRV) which are designed for these conditions, have longer underway endurance, and temporary storage capacity.

3. ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES These include in-situ burning and surface/sub-surface application of chemical dispersants. All of these response techniques will be considered for use in compliance with National Response Team (NRT) and Regional Response Team (RRT) policy. Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART) protocol monitoring of alternative response technologies may be conducted to measure efficacy and/or monitor for health and safety dangers to the public or environment.

4. AIR OPERATIONS Due to the sheer number of aircraft involved in a response of this size and the large geographic area in which they would operate, additional coordination and management will be necessary through the Unified Area Command.

5. DECONTAMINATION All vessels conducting offshore operations will need to be decontaminated on the water and with no impact to the highly sensitive Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Decontamination may be extended to the numerous non-response vessels that transit the area as part of the Marine Transportation System (MTS).


The Nearshore Response will be managed primarily by the Incident Commander. This response may include the following primarily within Florida state waters (although both the Area and IC areas of responsibility will overlap slightly and require close coordination):

1. SHORELINE PROTECTION The primary focus of shoreline protection will be the deployment of booming strategies. This may also include some mechanical recovery, although operational constraints (weather, water depth, resource availability) and environmental risk may not allow it.

2. SHORELINE CLEANUP This includes pre-cleaning of potentially impacted areas and shoreline assessment and cleanup.

3. WILDLIFE AND MARINE ANIMAL FACILITIES The Florida Keys are home to numerous threatened or endangered species. Protection, recovery, and rehabilitation of affected animals will be conducted in accordance with the Wildlife Response Plan and Marine Animal Facilities Plan in Volume IV of the Florida Keys ACP.

4. DECONTAMINATION Nearshore decontamination may occur on the water or land and should be in compliance with the Florida Keys Decontamination Plan. Use of surface washing agents will be in compliance with NRT and RRT policy.

FIGURE 4 – GEOGRAPHIC PLANNING AND RESPONSE ZONES

As described previously, Figure 4 depicts the relationship of various plans across geographic areas of responsibility and authorities during a Worst Case Discharge response.


2.D. RESOURCES The U.S. Coast Guard maintains an inventory of verified Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSRO) and their resources in an electronic database called the Response Resource Inventory (RRI). Based on current assessments of the RRI, there is a significant shortfall of organic response resources in the Key West Captain of the Port Zone. Any additional resources would need to be identified and requested immediately from outside of the area. Due to the time sensitive nature of moving these resources, OSROs are included in the initial notifications in order to begin verifying their current, real-time inventories against the existing RRI report. Additionally, a spill of the magnitude of a Worst Case Discharge scenario would most likely impact other Captain of the Port Zones, resulting in similar resource requests. Consequently, the Area Command or National Incident Command will prioritize critical response resources. Due to these limitations, a significant amount of additional resources may NOT be available for deployment in the Florida Keys. Therefore, the prioritization of resources and personnel is essential, especially as shoreline protection strategies are developed. Volume III of the ACP, Shoreline Protection, provides guidance on prioritization of these strategies. As the response expands and resources become available, the U.S. Coast Guard will develop Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) with additional OSROs. Sector Key West is not currently staffed with enough pollution response personnel for a large scale response. In order to augment the active duty and reserve forces, a robust Coast Guard Auxiliary pollution response program was developed. These Auxiliary members receive extensive training in HAZWOPER, oil spill response, and Incident Command System (ICS). A sample Request for Forces (RFF) message for additional active duty and/or reserve Coast Guard personnel is included in Volume VI. Further force augmentation may be achieved through a volunteer program, as described in Section 4320 of Volume I. The Area Committee has developed a volunteer management program that seeks to identify and train volunteers before a spill ever happens. This program is managed by Monroe County and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. 2.E. PUBLIC AFFAIRS/CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS When an incident occurs, it is imperative to give the public prompt, accurate information on the nature of the incident and the actions underway to mitigate the damage. The FOSC should ensure that all appropriate public and private interests are kept informed and that their concerns are considered throughout a response (40 CFR 300.155(a)). The lessons learned from the Deepwater Horizon response and Cosco-Busan oil spill demonstrated that in a response of this magnitude, public interest and scrutiny will be intense, and the demand for timely and accurate information will be of the utmost importance. Media training is critical to all who will speak to the media on behalf of the Unified Command. At the onset of the incident, a press release should be drafted and released by Sector Key West to address the SAR actions involved with the incident. As soon as possible, a second press release should be released announcing the establishment of the Unified Command, and should include the initial actions taken to respond to the pollution threat. A Joint Information Center (JIC) should be established as soon as possible with representatives from each member agency of the Unified Command to coordinate the public affairs activities of all participating agencies. The Coast Guard, as the Federal On-Scene Coordinator, should provide the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the response. The Incident Management Handbook (IMH) and Public Affairs Annex to the National Response Framework provide more specific guidance for PIO’s and standing-up the JIC. Agencies may have differing policies and procedures for handling public information. The goal of the JIC is to centralize public affairs resources, standardize procedures, and provide coordinated messages. This approach uses the “whole of government” concept where various government agencies have a coordinated and unified message.


Until formal Public Affairs Guidance is promulgated by the Unified Area Command of an incident, the Florida Keys Area Committee must be adequately prepared to respond to immediate and continuous requests for information from the media and public. Due to the sensitivity and economic importance of the marine environment in the Florida Keys, there are significant public concerns about the planning efforts in response to a WCD emanating from an international offshore drilling platform. It can be widely assumed that this scrutiny would be amplified exponentially during an actual incident. Therefore, it is critical to establish a Crisis Communication Team and address SAR and pollution response efforts immediately. As response grows and the Unified Area Command activated, the local public affairs team may shift to the SONS public affairs model. This will require awareness at the local level of what the new reporting/approval guidelines are for releasing information. The Unified Area Command staff shall establish policies and procedures for dealing with the national news media. The UAC staff shall ensure that the entire Joint Information System (JIS) set of capabilities to organize, integrate and coordinate the delivery of public information is utilized. The Unified Area Command Public Information Officer (PIO) will coordinate with the designated ICs to ensure consistency in news releases and stories. Where appropriate, a Joint Information Center (JIC) will be established using the NRT JIC model as a guideline. Section 2300 of Volume I provides more detailed Public Affairs/Information guidance in addition to the concerns described here. If available, additional public affairs support should be requested from the National Strike Force Public Information Assist Team (PIAT) and the Seventh Coast Guard District.


The Incident Commander will be responsible for nearshore operations, to include prioritization of potentially impacted areas, surface skimming, booming strategies, shoreline cleanup, and decontamination within Florida state waters and the Sector Key West area of responsibility. The general areas of these operations are depicted in Figure 5. The top priority of all nearshore operations will be to prevent oil from passing through tidal inlets and into the shallow waters and highly sensitive areas bayside of the keys.

FIGURE 5 – NEARSHORE OPERATING AREAS

Due to most offshore operations falling under the Unified Area Command, the Florida Keys Unified Command will focus on filling the nearshore operations positions. The Incident Management Handbook should be used as a guide to build the response structure for the Unified Command. However, the Operations Section may deviate from the recommended structure. Figure 6 depicts an organizational chart for the Operations Section that may be used during a Worst Case Discharge oil spill where the IODRP is activated.

NEARSHORE RESPONSE 3.A. NEARSHORE RESPONSE ORGANIZATION


FIGURE 6 – WCD OPERATIONS SECTION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Shoreline operations will be organized by Divisions corresponding with the Geographic Subdivisions in Figure 7. The allocation of resources will be based upon the trajectory and potentially impacted Geographic Subdivisions. This may not require the activation of a Division within each subdivision. For example, if the oil is expected to impact the Upper Keys, the Upper Keys and Middle Keys Division may be stood up while the Lower Keys Division may not be activated. 3.B. SHORELINE PROTECTION 3.B.1. OVERVIEW All nearshore and shoreline strategies, plans, and tactics must carefully consider the impact of any protection efforts on the environment. The entire Florida Keys are located within environmentally sensitive and regulated areas, including the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Dry Tortugas/Everglades/Biscayne National Parks, Key West/Great White Heron/Key Deer National Wildlife Refuges, and numerous state parks. The tidal inlets are a priority for protection due to their access too shallow and highly sensitive areas. Although some of the tidal inlets may require booming strategies across a very large area, their protection may mitigate the adverse of effects of oil across a much larger geographic area bayside of the keys. But as learned from the Deepwater Horizon incident, protection efforts in shallow waters and tidal flats may actually do more harm to the environment than the actual pollution. The benefits of deploying any strategy must be carefully weighed against the adverse effect on the environment cause by conducting these operations.


There are three primary tools used to determine the shoreline protection strategies: Environmentally Sensitive Indices (ESI), Geographic Response Plans (GRP), and Tidal Inlet Protection Strategies (TIPS). 1. The ESI’s provide some of the most comprehensive data for shoreline habitats, sensitive biological

resources, and human-use resources. The GRP’s are a compilation of protection strategies for geographical grids that mirror those identified in the ESI’s.

2. The GRP’s provide sensitive site and resource identification and prioritization and provide tactical strategies for protecting them. Compared to the TIPS, GRP’s address and depict a larger geographic area, primarily shoreline that extends beyond the tidal inlets.

3. The TIPS are a compilation of protection strategies that specifically address tidal inlets. These strategies are based largely on flood-tidal conditions and work to protect the inlets and sensitive areas accessed through them. These proposed protection strategies are based on our best professional judgment of what would work under average wave and tide conditions. The current TIPS address protection strategies for 27 key tidal inlets across the Florida Keys. These TIPS include:

• a summary sheet with brief descriptions of resources at risk and protection strategies, • collection site information, including GPS location, currents, shoreline type, and access, and • maps detailing the protection strategies using vertical imagery.

During the response, work assignments (ICS-204) should be developed with the data sheets contained in the GRP’s and TIPS, adjusted to real-time operational and environmental conditions/restraints. All of these resources are contained in Volume III, Shoreline Protection, of the ACP. 3.B.2. PRIORITIZATION OF RESOURCES Response resources located in the Florida Keys are significantly insufficient to support a major response that requires the extensive deployment of shoreline protection measures. Due to the limited number of resources, the Unified Command will need to prioritize the shoreline protection strategies based on environmental, economic, and operational considerations. This prioritization process will assist with effectively distributing critical resources to ensure a more effective response. a) Prioritization of the TIPS and GRP’s Many of the TIPS will include inlets that will be very difficult to boom

due to strong currents, changing tides and large expanse. Additionally, the decision to deploy a Tidal Inlet Protection Strategy in the same geographic location as a GRP is highly likely. In this case and due to the extremely limited response resources available, it is important to employ a prioritization strategy that takes into account operational realities and net environmental benefits. This prioritization strategy is described in Prioritization of the Protection Strategies, Volume III of the ACP.

Shoreline protection and response efforts will be coordinated by geographic subdivisions in accordance with the Geographic Subdivisions of the Florida Keys (Figure 7), which divides the Keys into five regions: Dry Tortugas National Park and Marquesas/Lakes Passage, Lower Keys, Middle Keys, Upper Keys and West Peninsular Florida South. All of the Florida Keys are part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and are considered Environmentally Sensitive Areas. The boom, anchoring system and other response equipment used must be suitable for very shallow water and very sensitive environment. The shoreline response strategy will be very labor intensive and will require constant monitoring of the placements.

b) Required Resources for Tidal Inlet Protection Strategies Prioritization of inlet protection efforts will be

based on the NOAA trajectory models of the projected movement of the oil. Currently the WCD scenario for the TIPS in the Florida Keys calls for approximately 120 miles of boom, and approximately 40 skimmers with support vessels.


c) Required Resources for Geographic Response Plans (GRP) Prioritization of the GRP’s is contingent upon

the trajectory of the oil, deployment of the TIPS, and affected sensitive areas. The 2012 update of the GRP’s calls for approximately 145 miles of boom and identifies 204 sensitive areas.

3.B.3. PRIORITIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS All Nearshore strategies, plans, and tactics must carefully consider the impact of any protection efforts on the environment. The entire Florida Keys are considered environmentally sensitive areas, with most areas being designated as marine sanctuaries and/or national/state parks. This is especially important in this WCD scenario, in which there is a prolonged discharge up to and/or exceeding 30 days. As learned during the Deepwater Horizon incident, protection efforts in shallow waters and tidal flats and near strong currents may actually do more harm to the environment than the pollution threat. The priority focus in the layered response strategy is to stop the flow of oil at its source, and using the strategy of offshore collection booming and in-situ burning to keep the amount of oil reaching the coastline to a minimum. The deployment of the shoreline protection and deflection boom and skimmers in the tidal inlets is to prevent any oil migrating from the Gulf Stream from reaching the more sensitive areas north of the Florida Keys.

3.B.4. PRIORITIZATION OF CRITICAL RESOURCES Critical resources will be managed across the Florida Peninsula Area Command and recovery activities will require significant assets not typically on hand in the Florida Keys and other areas along the Florida coast. The NIC and/or Area Commander will identify, prioritize, coordinate, and distribute those response resources (boom, skimmers, collection equipment) that are determined to be most critical during the WCD incident, and prioritize the allocation of these resources within the response organization. 3.C. SHORELINE CLEANUP 3.C.1. OVERVIEW Although shoreline protection through the use of boom and mechanical recovery are ideal, history has proven that these techniques are limited in their effectiveness. These limitations may be compounded by a product that has characteristics making it more difficult to recover and operational limitations for deploying response equipment. The shallow, sensitive, and regulated waters surrounding the Florida Keys do not make this easier. Preliminary information and modeling indicate that it could take several days for oil originating from an offshore source to impact the Florida Keys. It is expected that this oil would be heavily weathered and impact the shoreline in the form of tar balls. Birds, sea turtles, mangroves, and coral are just a few of the biological resources that would be affected by a shoreline impact, in addition to economic resources. A summary of the Resources at Risk are provided in Volume III of the ACP. 3.C.2. SHORELINE ASSESSMENT The NOAA Shoreline Assessment Manual provides detailed guidance for conducting shoreline assessment. Shoreline Assessment Cleanup Teams (SCAT) should be established under the Planning Section and Environmental Unit. These teams consist of representatives of the FOSC, State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC), NOAA Scientific Support Team, resource managers, responsible party (if one exists), and landowners. These teams use a systematic approach to assessment shoreline during the entire life cycle of an oil spill, generate shoreline treatment recommendations (STR), and assess the efficacy of shoreline cleanup measures undertaken by the Operations Section. During the initial phases of a WCD scenario, two-person teams may be deployed to conduct rapid assessments of potentially impacted shoreline. These Rapid Assessment Teams (RAT) should be comprised of a representative of the FOSC and SOSC; this would most likely fall under the responsibilities of the U.S. Coast Guard Pollution Response Group. 3.C.3. PRE-CLEANING Prior to shoreline impact of free floating oil or tar balls, responders should be mobilized to conduct pre-cleaning in accordance with the Shoreline Countermeasures Matrix (Appendix A). Operations will consist of moving any stranded debris beyond the high water mark (wrack line), but short of vegetated areas, to reduce the amount of potentially oiled debris and simplify recovery of tar on shorelines.


3.C.4. CLEANUP The type of oil and effects of weathering play a significant role in determining the shoreline cleanup techniques employed. Using real-time data and STR’s developed by the SCAT teams, shoreline cleanup will be conducting utilizing the NOAA Shoreline Countermeasures Manual for Tropical Coast Environments and the shoreline cleanup matrices (Appendix A) developed by the Florida Keys Area Committee. These quick references address five types of oil that could potentially impact the Florida Keys:

• Very Light Oils • Light Oils • Medium Oils • Heavy Oils • Tar Balls

The countermeasures listed are not necessarily the best under all circumstances and any listed technique may need to be used in conjunction with other techniques, including ones not listed on the matrix. The FOSC has the responsibility for and authority to determine what countermeasures are appropriate for the various situations encountered. 3.C.5. GEOGRAPHIC SUBDIVISION MONITORING Based on the geographic subdivisions shown in Figure 7, properly trained Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Team (SCAT) and shoreline cleanup personnel will be pre-positioned in the subdivision areas with the highest probability of pollution impact. Subdivisions will be further broken down by GRP grid numbers to ease planning, reporting, and logistical support. These response resources would fall under the control and tasking of the Division (e.g. Upper Keys Division), as described in section 3.A. of this plan.

3.D. WILDLIFE AND MARINE ANIMAL FACILITIES 3.D.1. PRIORITY PROTECTION ISSUE - MARINE ANIMAL FACILITIES There are seven Marine Animal Facilities located in the middle and upper Keys that can be potentially impacted by a WCD scenario:

1. Dolphin Cove – Key Largo 2. Island Dolphin Care – Key Largo 3. Dolphins Plus – Key Largo 4. Theater of the Sea – Islamorada 5. Dolphin Connection – Duck Key 6. Dolphin Research Center – Grassy Key 7. The Turtle Hospital – Marathon


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These facilities have open water pens and/or intakes that would be highly susceptible to a pollution threat. Their booming needs may not be addressed by other protection strategies and are therefore encompassed in the Marine Animal Facilities Plan in Volume IV of the ACP. In order to protect the animals in the care of these facilities, it is critical to ensure that these facilities are notified immediately of any threats so all mitigation measures may be taken well in advance of shoreline impact. All seven identified facilities are included in the Notifications and Initiation of Response guidance (Appendix B). 3.D.2. WILDLIFE RESPONSE There is a high potential for wildlife to be impacted by the oil in the water and on land. Operations personnel should not attempt to recover oiled animals unless as a part of the Wildlife Branch. Sightings of oiled animal should be immediately reported to the Wildlife Branch. This may require that a special hotline be established to better facilitate reporting. All response, recovery, and rehabilitation of affected wildlife should be done in accordance with the Wildlife Response Plan in Volume IV of the ACP. 3.E. U.S. COAST GUARD POLLUTION RESPONSE GROUP As was described previously in Section 2.D., Sector Key West is not sufficiently staffed with pollution response personnel beyond Average Most Probable Discharge scenarios. In response to this shortfall, the local Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas created a pollution response program that provided the necessary training and experience for the volunteer force to augment the active duty and reserve members in the following areas:

• Assistant Pollution Responder • Assistant Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representative • Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Team members • Aerial Observation • Incident Command System

This force multiplier has significantly strengthened the U.S. Coast Guard’s response posture in the Florida Keys. However, it still may be necessary to centralize the Coast Guard pollution response personnel under the USCG


Pollution Response Group due to the wide variety of quickly changing tasks. These include port assessment, Marine Transportation System (MTS) recovery, contractor oversight, safety monitoring, response administration and funding, and more as needed. The FOSC will have direct tactical control over these limited resources and adjust their tasks to needs of the response.

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SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURES MATRICES

SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURE MATRIX Very Light Oils (Jet Fuels, Gasoline)

• Highly volatile (should all evaporate within 1 - 2 days) • High concentrations of toxic (soluble) compounds • Result: Localized, severe impacts to water column and intertidal resources • Duration of impacts is a function of the resource recovery rate • No dispersion necessary

SHORELINE TYPE CODES 1 Exposed rocky shores and vertical, hard man-made 6A Gravel beaches 2 Exposed wave-cut rock platforms and reef flats 6B Exposed riprap 3 Fine-grained sand beaches 7 Exposed tidal flats 4 Medium- to coarse-grained sand beaches 8 Sheltered rocky shores and coastal structures

5A Mixed sand and gravel beaches 9 Sheltered tidal flats 5B Artificial fill having a range of grain size & materials 10 Mangroves COUNTERMEASURE SHORELINE TYPES

1 2 3 4 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8 9 10 1) No Action R R R R R R R R R R R R 2) Manual Removal 3) Passive Collection (Sorbents) R R R R R R R R R R R R 4) Debris Removal R R R R R R R C R C 5) Trenching 6) Sediment Removal 7) Ambient Water Flooding (Deluge) R R C/R 8) Ambient Water Washing C/R a) Low Pressure (<50 psi) C/R b) High Pressure (<100 psi) 9) Warm Water Washing/Mod-High Pressure 10) Hot Water/High Pressure Washing 11) Slurry Sand Blasting 12) Vacuum 13) Sediment Reworking 14) Excavation, Cleansing, and Replacement 15) Cutting Vegetation 16) Chemical Treatment * a) Oil Stabilization with Elastomizers b) Protection of Beaches c) Cleaning of Beaches 17) In situ Burning of Shorelines * 18) Nutrient Enhancement * 19) Microbial Addition * * – Requires RRT approval C – Conditional

R – Recommended – may be preferred alternative NR – Not Recommended

This countermeasure advisability matrix is only a general guide for removal of oil from shoreline substrates. It must be used in conjunction with the entire Shoreline Countermeasure Manual plus field observations and scientific advice. The countermeasures listed are not necessarily the best under all circumstances, and any listed technique may need to be used in conjunction with other techniques (including ones not listed herein). The Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) or state OSC operating with the FOSC’s authorization has the responsibility for and authority to determine which countermeasure(s) are appropriate for the various situations encountered. Selection of countermeasures is based on the degree of oil contamination, the shoreline type, and the presence of sensitive resources. Extremely sensitive areas are limited to manual cleanup countermeasures.

SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURE MATRIX Light Oils (Diesel, No. 2 Fuel Oils, Light Crudes)

• Moderately volatile; will leave residue (up to 1/3 of spilled amount) • Moderate concentrations of toxic (soluble) compounds • Will “oil” intertidal resources with long-term contamination potential • Has potential for subtidal impacts (dissolution, mixing, sorption onto suspended sediments) • No dispersion necessary • Cleanup can be very effective



1 2 3 4 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8 9 10 1) No Action C R C C C C C C R R R R 2) Manual Removal C R R C C C C 3) Passive Collection (Sorbents) R R R R R R R R R R R R 4) Debris Removal R R R R R R R C R R 5) Trenching C C C C C 6) Sediment Removal C C R 7) Ambient Water Flooding (Deluge) R R C R R C C R C C 8) Ambient Water Washing R C C R R C C C/R a) Low Pressure (<50 psi) R C C R R C C C/R b) High Pressure (<100 psi) R C C C C C 9) Warm Water Washing/Mod-High Pressure R C C C C C 10) Hot Water/High Pressure Washing C C C C C 11) Slurry Sand Blasting 12) Vacuum C C 13) Sediment Reworking C C C R C 14) Excavation, Cleansing, and Replacement C R C R C C 15) Cutting Vegetation 16) Chemical Treatment * C C a) Oil Stabilization with Elastomizers C b) Protection of Beaches C C c) Cleaning of Beaches C C C C C C C 17) In situ Burning of Shorelines * 18) Nutrient Enhancement * C C C C 19) Microbial Addition * C C C C * – Requires RRT approval C – Conditional


This countermeasure advisability matrix is only a general guide for removal of oil from shoreline substrates. It must be used in conjunction with the entire Shoreline Countermeasure Manual plus field observations and scientific advice. The countermeasures listed are not necessarily the best under all circumstances, and any listed technique may need to be used in conjunction with other techniques (including ones not listed herein). The Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) or state OSC operating with the FOSC’s authorization has the responsibility for and authority to determine which countermeasure(s) are appropriate for the various situations encountered. Selection of countermeasures is based on the degree of oil contamination, the shoreline type, and the presence of sensitive resources. Extremely sensitive areas are limited to manual cleanup countermeasures.

SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURE MATRIX Medium Oils (Most Crude Oils)

• About 1/3 will evaporate within 24 hours • Maximum water-soluble fraction is 10-100 ppm • Oil contamination of intertidal areas can be sever/long term • Impact to waterfowl and fur-bearing mammals can be severe • Chemical dispersion is an option within 1 – 2 days • Cleanup most effective if conducted quickly



1 2 3 4 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8 9 10 1) No Action C R C C C C C C R R R C 2) Manual Removal C R R R C C C C R C 3) Passive Collection (Sorbents) R R R R R R R R R R R R 4) Debris Removal R R R R R R R R R R 5) Trenching C C C C C 6) Sediment Removal C C R 7) Ambient Water Flooding (Deluge) R R C R R C R R R C C 8) Ambient Water Washing R C C R R C R C C C/R a) Low Pressure (<50 psi) R C C R R C R C C C/R b) High Pressure (<100 psi) R C C C C C R C C 9) Warm Water Washing/Mod-High Pressure R C C C C R C C 10) Hot Water/High Pressure Washing C C C C R C C 11) Slurry Sand Blasting 12) Vacuum C C 13) Sediment Reworking C C C R C 14) Excavation, Cleansing, and Replacement C R C R C C 15) Cutting Vegetation 16) Chemical Treatment * C C a) Oil Stabilization with Elastomizers C b) Protection of Beaches C C C c) Cleaning of Beaches C C C C C C/R C C C 17) In situ Burning of Shorelines * 18) Nutrient Enhancement * C C C C C C 19) Microbial Addition * C C C C C C * – Requires RRT approval C – Conditional


This countermeasure advisability matrix is only a general guide for removal of oil from shoreline substrates. It must be used in conjunction with the entire Shoreline Countermeasure Manual plus field observations and scientific advice. The countermeasures listed are not necessarily the best under all circumstances, and any listed technique may need to be used in conjunction with other techniques (including ones not listed herein). The Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) or state OSC operating with the FOSC’s authorization has the responsibility for and authority to determine which countermeasure(s) are appropriate for the various situations encountered. Selection of countermeasures is based on the degree of oil contamination, the shoreline type, and the presence of sensitive resources. Extremely sensitive areas are limited to manual cleanup countermeasures

SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURE MATRIX Heavy Oils (Heavy Crude Oils, No. 6 Fuel Oil, Bunker C)

• Heavy oils with little or no evaporation or dissolution • Water-soluble fraction likely to be < 10 ppm • Heavy contamination of intertidal areas likely • Severe impacts to waterfowl and fur-bearing mammals (coating & ingestion) • Long-term contamination of sediments possible & weathers very slowly • Dispersion seldom very effective • Shoreline cleanup difficult under all conditions



1 2 3 4 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8 9 10 1) No Action C R C C C C C C R R R C 2) Manual Removal C R R R C C C R C 3) Passive Collection (Sorbents) R R R R R R R R R R R R 4) Debris Removal R R R R R R R R R 5) Trenching C C C C C C 6) Sediment Removal C C R 7) Ambient Water Flooding (Deluge) R R C R R C R R R C 8) Ambient Water Washing R C C R R C R C C C a) Low Pressure (<50 psi) R C C R R C R C C b) High Pressure (<100 psi) R C C C C R C C 9) Warm Water Washing/Mod-High Pressure R C C C C R C C 10) Hot Water/High Pressure Washing C C C C R C C 11) Slurry Sand Blasting 12) Vacuum C C 13) Sediment Reworking C C C R C 14) Excavation, Cleansing, and Replacement C R C R C C 15) Cutting Vegetation 16) Chemical Treatment * C C a) Oil Stabilization with Elastomizers C b) Protection of Beaches C C C c) Cleaning of Beaches C C C C C C C 17) In situ Burning of Shorelines * C C 18) Nutrient Enhancement * C C C C C C 19) Microbial Addition * C C C C C C * – Requires RRT approval C – Conditional



.SHORELINE COUNTERMEASURE MATRIX Tar Balls



1 2 3 4 5A 5B 6A 6B 7 8 9 10 1) No Action C C C C C C C C C C C C 2) Manual Removal R R R R R R R R R R R C 3) Passive Collection (Sorbents) C C C C C C C C C C C C 4) Debris Removal C R R R R R R R C R C C 5) Trenching 6) Sediment Removal C C C C C 7) Ambient Water Flooding (Deluge) C C C C C C 8) Ambient Water Washing C C a) Low Pressure (<50 psi) C C b) High Pressure (<100 psi) C C 9) Warm Water Washing/Mod-High Pressure C C 10) Hot Water/High Pressure Washing 11) Slurry Sand Blasting C C 12) Vacuum C 13) Sediment Reworking C C C C C 14) Excavation, Cleansing, and Replacement 15) Cutting Vegetation C C C 16) Chemical Treatment * C C a) Oil Stabilization with Elastomizers b) Protection of Beaches c) Cleaning of Beaches 17) In situ Burning of Shorelines * 18) Nutrient Enhancement * 19) Microbial Addition * * – Requires RRT approval C – Conditional



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The purpose of this Appendix is to provide guidance on initial actions in response to an incident and centralize information about agencies, groups, trustees, organizations, and points of contact that may require immediate notification. The Emergency Notifications Appendix is exercised quarterly through the National Preparedness for Response Program (PREP) Notification Exercises. This Appendix is organized as follows:

9110 INITIAL ACTIONS CHECKLIST 9110.1 SECTOR KEY WEST INITIAL ACTIONS CHECKLIST (EXPANDED) 9110.2 FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY INITIAL ACTIONS CHECKLIST (EXPANDED) 9120 OIL SPILL REPORTING FORM 9130 NOTIFICATION CHECKLISTS 9130.1 FOSC’S INITIAL NOTIFICATION LIST 9130.2 USCG COMMANDS NOTIFICATION LIST 9130.3 SECTOR KEY WEST TYPE 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (IMT) 9130.4 FEDERAL AGENCIES NOTIFICATION LIST 9130.5 STATE AGENCIES NOTIFICATION LIST 9130.6 LOCAL AGENCIES NOTIFICATION LIST 9130.7 WILDLIFE ORGANIZATION AND MARINE ANIMAL FACILITIES NOTIFICATION LIST 9130.8 OSRO NOTIFICATION LIST

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The following checklist should be used to guide initial actions.

SECTOR KEY WEST

Upon notification, verify initial information with the reporting source utilizing the OIL SPILL REPORTING FORM (9120).

Notify the National Response Center, (800) 424-8802.

Notify U.S. Coast Guard commands by utilizing the USCG COMMANDS NOTIFICATION LIST (9130.2)

Notify Executive Members of the Florida Keys Area Committee by utilizing the FOSC’S INITIAL NOTIFICATION LIST (9130.1).

Activate the SECTOR KEY WEST TYPE 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (9130.3).

Recall and deploy Pollution Responders to perform on-scene assessment.

Request air assets for overflights of incident to assess damage, conduct search and rescue, and monitor for pollution.

Develop initial objectives and response strategies.

Make additional notifications utilizing the FLORIDA KEYS AREA COMMITTEE NOTIFICATIONS LIST (9130.4 – 9130.8)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION


Make initial assessment to determine level of state involvement required.

Notify National Response Center, (800) 424-8802.

Notify Sector Key West, (305) 292-8727.

Contact Responsible Party, if known.

Respond to site and/or check-in at Incident Command Post.

Update State Watch Office or State EOC.

Notify DEP chain of command of significant event.

Consider requesting additional Bureau of Emergency Response personnel.

Consider requesting state scientific and GIS support.

Document all actions.

9110 – INITIAL ACTIONS CHECKLIST

FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY


Notify the National Response Center, (800) 424-8802.

Notify Sector Key West, (305) 292-8727.

Notify the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Management Team (Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Administrator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement Major and Regional Captain).

Notify Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Science Team.

Notify Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) Damage Assessment and Resource Protection Coordinator.

Notify NOAA General Counsel for Natural Resources, NOAA General Counsel for Enforcement and Litigation, FDEP General Counsel.

Notify FDEP Bureau of Emergency Response and Monroe County Marine Resources.

Notify ONMS senior leadership, as appropriate.

Request FWC Law Enforcement and FKNMS Science Team to assist with damage assessment , search and rescue, and monitoring for pollution, as appropriate.

Assist Incident Commander/Unified Command with the development of initial objectives and response strategies.

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9110.1 – SECTOR KEY WEST INITIAL ACTIONS CHECKLIST (EXPANDED)

CONFIRM THE SPILL.

REQUEST USCG SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION COORDINATOR (SMC) RESPOND AS NECESSARY.

DETERMINE IF POLLUTION SOURCE CAN BE SECURED AND DIRECT OPERATIONS TO SECURE.

DEPLOY CONTAINMENT BOOM AS CLOSE TO THE SOURCE AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE.

IDENTIFY HIGH-PRIORITY AREAS FOR EARLY PROTECTION AND SELECT APPROPRIATE RESPONSE STRATEGIES (SEE SECTION 3200).

EVALUATE THE SEVERITY OF THE INCIDENT AND ESTIMATE WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTION.

ASSESS THE SITUATION, INCLUDING AND GROUNDING, FIREFIGHTING, OR SALVAGE PROBLEMS.

IF SALVAGE, LIGHTERING, OR DEWATERING OPERATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED, REQUEST AND ACTIVATE NECESSARY RESOURCES.

ACTIVATE SPECIAL TEAMS AS NECESSARY.

COORDINATE WITH THE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL/ RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESPONSE TEAM.

DEPLOY AIR ASSETS TO ASSESS THE INCIDENT.

ESTABLISH A RESTRICTED AIRSPACE, AS NEEDED (SEE SECTION 3430).

DEPLOY A MARINE INSPECTOR/SURVEYOR FOR VESSEL INCIDENTS.

ESTIMATE CURRENT, TIDE, AND WEATHER EFFECTS ON THE SITUATION AND PRODUCT MOVEMENT.

CONTINUOUSLY ORDER PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR INITIAL RESPONSE AS THE NEED BECOMES APPARENT; DO NOT WAIT TO SUBMIT AN ORGANIZED OR FORWARD-PROJECTED ESTIMATE FOR THE NEXT OPERATIONAL PERIOD.

DIRECT THE DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT OF THE FIRST EQUIPMENT TO ARRIVE ON-SCENE.

DEVELOP SITE SAFETY PLAN (SSP) AND INSTITUTE OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT (ORM) FOR ALL RESPONDERS, UTILIZING USCG GAR RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL OR ICS-215A HAZARD/RISK ANALYSIS WORKSHEET (SEE SECTION 2200).

INITIATE INCIDENT DOCUMENTATION. IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT THE DISCHARGE SOURCE, RESPONSIBLE PARTY, AND PRESERVE THIS INFORMATION FOR THE DOCUMENT UNIT AND FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION SECTION.

IF POSSIBLE, EXECUTE THE COMPLETION AND DELIVERY OF THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL AND STATE FORMS: (1) NOTICE OF FEDERAL INTEREST; (2) LETTER OF DESIGNATION OF SOURCE; (3) ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (AS NEEDED); AND (4) LETTER OF FEDERAL ASSUMPTION (AS NEEDED).

IDENTIFY STAGING AREAS.

MONITOR PERSONNEL FOR SIGNS OF EXHAUSTION AND NEED FOR RELIEF/REPLACEMENT AT THE 4 HOUR MARK.

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9110.2 – FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY INITIAL ACTIONS CHECKLIST (EXPANDED)

CONFIRM THE INCIDENT.

PLOT LOCATION OF INCIDENT TO INITIALLY IDENTIFY HABITAT AND THE PROXIMITY TO KNOWN LOCATIONS LISTED CORAL SPECIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

REQUEST FWC LAW ENFORCMENT AND FKNMS SCIENCE TEAM RESPOND AS NECESSARY.

COORDINATE WITH THE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL/RESPONSIBLE PARTY RESPONSE TEAM.

ASSESS THE SITUATION, INCLUDING AND GROUNDING, FIREFIGHTING, OR SALVAGE PROBLEMS.

ESTIMATE CURRENT, TIDE, AND WEATHER EFFECTS ON THE SITUATION AND PRODUCT MOVEMENT.

IF SALVAGE, LIGHTERING, OR DEWATERING OPERATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED, REVIEW PLANS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE MITIGATING INJURY TO SANCTUARY RESOURCES. REQUEST AND ACTIVATE NECESSARY RESOURCES AS APPROPRIATE.

IDENTIFY HIGH-PRIORITY SENSITIVE AREAS FOR EARLY PROTECTION AND ASSIST WITH SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE RESPONSE STRATEGIES (SEE SECTION 3200).

ESTABLISH A SPECIAL USE AREA, AS NEEDED (SEE 15 CFR 922.164(e)).

IF APPROPRIATE, OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION (ERMA) TEAM TO USE ERMA AS THE COMMAND POST’S COMMON OPERATING PICTURE (COP).

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MAPS: BASE, OVERFLIGHT, SENTRY VESSEL, RESOURCES AT RISK, PROTECTION STRATEGIES, ZONES, SHORELINE SEGMENTS, ETC. AS NEEDED.

COORDINATE WITH OTHER LOCAL EXPERTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS TO IDENTIFY SENSITIVE AREAS, OBTAIN PERMITS, CONSULTATIONS, AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS AS NECESSARY. EVALUATE RESPONSE TECHNOLOGIES, DEVELOP CLEAN UP AND ASSESSMENT PLANS, and MONITOR CLEAN UP ACTIONS.

DEPLOY FKNMS SCIENCE TEAM MEMBERS AS AERIAL OBSERVERS AS NECESSARY.

DEPLOY FKNMS SCIENCE TEAM MEMBERS WITH SHORELINE CLEANUP ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUE TEAMS AS NECESSARY.

DEPLOY FKNMS MARITIME HERITAGE STAFF TO ASSIST WITH IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF HISTORIC/CULTURAL RESOURCES AS NECESSARY.

INITIATE INCIDENT DOCUMENTATION. IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT THE DISCHARGE SOURCE, RESPONSIBLE PARTY, AND PRESERVE THIS INFORMATION FOR THE DOCUMENT UNIT AND FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION SECTION.

IF POSSIBLE, EXECUTE THE COMPLETION AND DELIVERY OF NOTICE AND DEMAND LETTER EXPLAINING FKNMS JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITIES.

MONITOR PERSONNEL FOR SIGNS OF EXHAUSTION AND NEED FOR RELIEF/REPLACEMENT AT THE 4 HOUR MARK.

INITIATE REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR INITIAL RESPONSE AS THE NEED BECOMES APPARENT; DO NOT WAIT TO SUBMIT AN ORGANIZED OR FORWARD-PROJECTED ESTIMATE FOR THE NEXT OPERATIONAL PERIOD.

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FLORIDA KEYS AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN

OIL SPILL REPORTING FORM (9120)

MISLE NO. : _________________________________

THIS FORM SHOULD BE USED TO TAKE INITIAL REPORTS AND MAKE APPROPRIATE NOTIFICATIONS.

REPORTING PARTY

DATE

NAME ADDRESS/PHONE

TIME ORGANIZATION

INCIDENT INFORMATION

LOCATION

IN OR NEAR FOREIGN EEZ? Y / N

INJURIES / FATALITIES / EVACUATIONS?

ACTIONS TAKEN

AFFECTED AREAS TYPE/NAME OF PRODUCT

QUANTITY ONBOARD QUANTITY SPILLED DISCHARGE INCREASING / DECREASING / SECURED ?

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT

AGENCIES / RESOURCES ON-SCENE

SHEEN DESCRIPTION SIZE (LENGTH, WIDTH) DIRECTION/MOVEMENT SILVERY/GREY?

RAINBOW?

DARK OR TRUE COLOR?

ON-SCENE WEATHER

VISIBILITY

WINDS SEAS

ADDITIONAL WEATHER INFORMATION

INVOLVED PARTY INFORMATION

NAME VESSEL NAME

ADDRESS/PHONE VESSEL ID NUMBER

WATCHSTANDER ACTIONS

COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS ABOVE; IF INCIDENT IS ASSOCIATED W/ A VESSEL PULL MARINE CASUALTY REPORT QRC

NOTIFY THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER IF NOT ALREADY NOTIFIED BY REPORTING SOURCE (800) 424-8802

NOTIFY PREVENTION DUTY OFFICER

NOTIFY D7 COMCEN (305) 415-6800 (SPECIFY IF DISCHARGE IS REPORTED IN OR NEAR FOREIGN EEZ)

NOTIFY PREVENTION CHIEF

NOTIFY SECTOR COMMANDER

NOTIFY SECTOR RESPONSE CHIEF

COMPLETED BY SIGNATURE

9130 – NOTIFICATION CHECKLISTS The Notification Check-Off Lists should be utilized by the coordinating agency to ensure that all necessary notifications are conducted. All notifications of non-USCG agencies may be made through the automated Alert Warning System.

9130.1 – FEDERAL ON-SCENE COORDINATOR’S (FOSC) INITIAL NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

LISA GORDON EMER. RESPONSE SPECIALIST FLDEP [email protected]

(305) 481-0960 (305) 289-7071 / MOBILE

IRENE TONER DIRECTOR MONROE CO. EMER. MGMT. [email protected]

(305) 289-6065 (305) 797-1305 / MOBILE

SEAN MORTON SUPERINTENDENT NOAA FL KEYS NAT’L MARINE SANTUARY [email protected]

(305) 809-4700 (305) 360-2585 / MOBILE

DAN KIMBALL SUPERINTENDENT NPS, DRY TORTUGAS/EVERGLADES [email protected]

(305) 242-7712 (305) 322-6311 / MOBILE

ANNE MORKILL WILDLIFE REFUGE MANAGER USFWS FL KEYS NAT’L WILDLIFE REFUGE [email protected]

(305) 872-2239, EXT 209 (305) 304-4907 / MOBILE

MAJOR ALFREDO ESCANIO REGIONAL COORDINATOR FLORIDA WILDLIFE CONS. COMMISSION [email protected]

(305) 956-2500, EXT 101 (305) 684-8698 / MOBILE

BRAD BENGGIO SSC NOAA DISTRICT 7 [email protected]

(305) 530-7931 (206) 849-9923 / MOBILE

RICHARD KNUDSEN STATE SSC FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE [email protected]

(727) 896-8626, EXT 3036 (727) 417-6367 / MOBILE (727) 688-5684 / ALT MOBILE

COMPLETED BY

05/01/2012

9130.2 – USCG COMMANDS NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

SECTOR KEY WEST

STA KEY WEST (305) 292-8856 (305) 797-2878 / DUTY

STA MARATHON (305) 743-6388 (305) 481-4014 / DUTY

STA ISLAMORADA (305) 664-4404 (305) 747-0141 / DUTY

ANT KEY WEST (305) 797-1192 / DUTY

SENIOR RESERVE OFFICER (SRO) (713) 569-5444

AUXILIARY POLLUTION RESPONDERS

PHIL GOODMAN (FLOTILLA 13-01) (305) 600-8441

DEWEY JACKSON (FLOTILLA 13-08) (305) 396-1308

DON KITTSMILLER (FLOTILLA 13-03) (305) 744-0043

DISTRICT 7 COMMCEN

(305) 415-6800

NATIONAL STRIKE FORCE (NSF)

GULF STRIKE TEAM (251) 441-6601 (877) 497-6183 / DUTY

NSF COORDINATION CENTER (252) 331-6000 (252) 252-3458 / DUTY

PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSIST TEAM (PIAT)

(252) 331-6000

FLORIDA SECTORS

SEC MIAMI (305) 535-4316

SEC ST. PETERSBURG (727) 824-7527

SEC JACKSONVILLE (904) 247-7311

MARINE SAFETY CENTER (MSC) SALVAGE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (SERT)

(202) 327-3985 / DUTY

COMPLETED BY

05/01/2012

9130.2 –SECTOR KEY WEST TYPE 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (IMT) ICS POSITION QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC)

SECTOR COMMANDER (305) 292-8713 (305) 797-2173 / DUTY

DEPUTY SECTOR COMMANDER

(305) 292-8711 (305) 797-2078 / DUTY

SENIOR RESERVE OFFICER (713) 569-5444

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (305) 292-7512 (305) 292-8727

ASSISTANT PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

(305) 292-8806 (305) 292-8727

OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF (OSC)

CHIEF, RESPONSE DEPARTMENT

(305) 292-8730 (305) 797-2107 / DUTY

CHIEF, PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

(305) 292-8808

PLANNING SECTION CHIEF (PSC)

CHIEF, CONTINGENCY PLANNING & FORCE READINESS

(305) 292-8722 (305) 797-1586 / DUTY

PORT SECURITY SPECIAILIST (305) 292-7513 (305) 304-0385

RESOURCE UNIT LEADER (RESL)

PERSONNEL ADMIN WARRANT

(305) 292-8787

SPO CHIEF (305) 292-8707

SITUATION UNIT LEADER (SITL)

CHIEF, SECTOR COMMAND CENTER

(305) 292-8803

SECTOR COMMAND CENTER SUPERVISOR

(305) 292-8734

COMMAND DUTY OFFICERS (305) 292-8727

LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF (LSC)

CHIEF, LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT

(305) 292-1416 (305) 797-1583 / DUTY

ENGINEERING OFFICER (305) 292-8756 (305) 797-2086 / DUTY

COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER (COML)

SECTOR COMMAND CENTER SUPERVISOR

(305) 292-8734

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST CHIEF

(305) 292-8727

SUPPLY UNIT LEADER (SPUL)

SUPPLY CHIEF (305) 292-8871 SUPPLY LEAD PETTY OFFICER (305) 292-8839

FINANCE SECTION CHIEF (FSC)

FINANCE & SUPPLY WARRANT (305) 292-7532 SUPPLY CHIEF (305) 292-8871

If qualified personnel cannot be recalled to fill a particular position, the Resource Unit Leader (RESL) should work with the Contingency Planning and Force Readiness staff to identify appropriate personnel resources.

05/01/2012

9130.3 – FEDERAL AGENCIES NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

CDC EMER. OPERATIONS CENTER (770) 488-7100 / 24 HRS

DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MGMT AGENCY (FEMA) REGION 4 OPERATIONS CENTER

(770) 220-3158 / 24 HRS (770) 220-3159 / 24 HRS (770) 220-3162 / 24 HRS

DEPT. OF COMMERCE

NAT’L WEATHER SERVICE KEY WEST (305) 294-8904 / 24 HRS **(305) 295-1316 x229

FL KEYS NAT’L MARINE SANCTUARY (305) 809-4700 (305) 852-7717

NOAA DISTRICT 7 OFFICE OF RESPONSE AND RESTORATION

(305) 530-7931 (727) 551-5714

NAT’L MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE (305) 361-4200 (305) 595-8352

DEPT. OF DEFENSE

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) JACKSONVILLE REGULATORY DIVISION

(305) 526-7181

NAS KEY WEST – OFFICER OF THE DAY

(305) 293-2268

NAS KEY WEST PORT OPERATIONS **(305) 293-4755 x2007

DEPT. OF INTERIOR

USFWS FL KEYS NAT’L WILDLIFE REFUGE

(305) 304-9628 / MOBILE

NPS DRY TORTUGAS/EVERGLADES NAT’L PARKS

(305) 242-7740 / 24 HRS

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

REGION 4 EMER. OPERATIONS CENTER

(404) 562-8700 (404) 242-3393 / 24 HRS

**DENOTES AUTOMATED LINE OR EXTENSION; MUST BE CALLED PERSONALLY COMPLETED BY

05/01/2012

9130.4 – STATE AGENCIES NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMER. MGMT.

STATE WATCH OFFICE (800) 320-0519 / 24 HRS

FLORIDA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BUREAU OF EMER. RESPONSE (MARATHON)

(305) 289-7070

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES

(859( 425-6300

COMPLETED BY 9130.5 – LOCAL AGENCIES NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

MONROE COUNTY

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (770) 488-7100 / 24 HRS

MONROE CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE

NON-EMERGENCY (305) 289-2371 / 24 HRS

KEY WEST

DISPATCH (305) 809-1000 / 24 HRS

COMPLETED BY

05/01/2012

9130.6 –WILDLIFE ORGANIZATIONS AND MARINE ANIMAL FACILITIES NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

DOLPHIN CONNECTION DUCK KEY, FL

(305) 289-9975

DOLPHIN COVE KEY LARGO, FL

(305) 451-4060

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER GRASSY KEY, FL

(305) 481-8808

DOLPHINS PLUS KEY LARGO, FL

(305) 451-1993

FLORIDA KEYS WILD BIRD CENTER TAVERNIER, FL

(305) 852-4486

FLORIDA KEYS WILDLIFE RESCUE, INC BIG PINE KEY, FL

(305) 872-1982

ISLAND DOLPHIN CARE KEY LARGO, FL

(305) 451-5884

KEY WEST WILDLIFE CENTER KEY WEST, FL

(305) 292-1008

THEATER OF THE SEA ISLAMORADA, FL

(305) 394-2534

TURTLE HOSPITAL MARATHON, FL

(305) 743-2552

COMPLETED BY

05/01/2012

9130.8 –OIL SPILL RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONS (OSRO) NOTIFICATION LIST

DATE TIME

CLIFF BERRY, INC ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT. RESPONSE

(800) 899-7745

OFFSHORE MARINE TOWING, INC / TOWBOAT U.S.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

(954) 783-7821

NATIONAL RESPONSE CORPORATION FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

(631) 224-9141

MARINE SPILL RESPONSE CORPORATION MIAMI, FL

(800) 259-6772

SWS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL

(850) 234-8428

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II APPENDIX C

SAMPLE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN

1. Incident Name Worst Case Discharge

2. Operational Period to be covered by IAP (Date/Time)

From: 0000 To: 1200

CG IAP COVER SHEET

3. Approved by Incident Commander(s):

ORG NAME

USCG CAPT Sector Key West

FDEP SOSC

NOAA Superintendent National Marine Sanctuary

USFWS Refuge Manager

NPS Parks Regional Manager

INCIDENT ACTION PLAN The items checked below are included in this Incident Action Plan:

ICS 202-CG (Response Objectives) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

ICS 203-CG (Organization List) – OR – ICS 207-CG (Organization Chart) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

ICS 204-CGs (Assignment Lists) One Copy each of any ICS 204-CG attachments: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

ICS 205-CG (Communications Plan) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

ICS 206-CG (Medical Plan)

ICS 208-CG (Site Safety Plan) or Note SSP Location ___________________________________________________

Map/Chart

Weather forecast / Tides/Currents

Other Attachments

AREA CONTINGENCY PLAN

ELECTRONIC MAP OF FLORIDA KEYS

4. Prepared by: Date/Time Planning


2. Operational Period (Date/Time)

From: 0000 To: 1200 INCIDENT OBJECTIVES

ICS 202-CG 3. Objective(s) SAFETY OBJECTIVES: • Provide for the safety and welfare of citizens and response personnel. • Provide for the safety and security of responders as well as maximize the protection of public health and welfare. • Conduct Operational Risk Management assessment and ensure controls are in place to protect responders and the public. • Provide and ensure volunteer have the appropriate training for the assigned task. IMPACT OBJECTIVES: • Assess the severity of the incident. • Determine trajectory of oil. • Contain and recover spilled material • Conduct an assessment and initiate shoreline clean up efforts • Remove product from impacted areas. • Conduct efforts to effectively contain, cleanup, recover and dispose of spilled product ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES: • Identify and provide protection of historic and cultural properties. • Identify and environmental sensitive areas using the TIPS and GRPs. • Identify threatened species and prepare to recover and rehabilitate injured wildlife • Investigate the potential for and if feasible, utilize alternative technologies to support response efforts (consider SMART Protocals) RESCUE OBJECTIVES: • Assist SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) with any SAR related issues. MISC: • Keep the public, stakeholders and media informed of response activities. • Develop a public information strategy

4. Operational Period Command Emphasis (Safety Message, Priorities, Key Decisions/Directions)

Approved Site Safety Plan Located at: USCG Sector Key West 5. Prepared by: (Planning Section Chief) Date/Time Planning Section Chief


2. Operational Period (Date/Time) From: 1200 To: 0000

ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENT LIST

ICS 203-CG 3. Incident Commander(s) and Staff 7. OPERATION SECTION Agency IC Deputy Chief Response Chief Sector KW

Captain Sector KW Deputy Sector KW Deputy Prevention Chief Sector KW FDEP SOSC Deputy NOAA/FKNMS

Superintendent Staging Area Manager

USFWS Refuge Mgr Staging Area Manager NPS Regional Mgr Staging Area Manager

Safety Officer: Information Officer:

Liaison Officer: a. Branch – Division Groups

4. Agency Representatives Branch Director Agency Name Deputy

MC EOC Monroe County Emergency Manager Division Group MC EOC Monroe County Assistant EM Division Group FKNMS Superintendent if not part of UC Division Group MCHD Monroe County Health Director Division/Group FWC Captain Division/Group

5. PLANNING/INTEL SECTION b. Branch – Division/Groups Chief Planning Chief Sector Key West Branch Director

Deputy Deputy Resources Unit Division/Group

Situation Unit Division/Group Environmental Unit Division/Group

Documentation Unit Division/Group Demobilization Unit Division/Group

Technical Specialists c. Branch – Division/Groups NOAA SSC Brad Benngio NOAA Branch Director

FWC GIS Analyst Richard Knudsen FWRI Deputy FWC GIS Analyst Ryan Dryor FWRI Division/Group

6. LOGISTICS SECTION Division/Group Chief Division/Group

Deputy Division/Group a. Support Branch d. Air Operations Branch

Director Air Operations Br. Dir Supply Unit Helicopter Coordinator

Facilities Unit

Vessel Support Unit 8. FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION SECTION Ground Support Unit Chief Logistics Sector Key West

Deputy CWO4 Sector Key West b. Service Branch Time Unit

Director Procurement Unit Communications Unit Compensation/Claims Unit

Medical Unit Cost Unit Food Unit

9. Prepared By: (Resources Unit) Date/Time


2. Operational Period (Date/Time)

From: 0000 To: 1200 Assignment List

ICS 204-CG 3. Branch OPERATIONS

4. Division/Group/Staging DIVISION A - UPPER KEYS RESPONSE REGION DIVISION B - MIDDLE KEYS RESPONSE REGION DIVISION C- LOWER KEYS RESPONSE REGION DIVISION D- MARQUESAS/LAKES PASSAGE RESPONSE REGION DIVISION E- DRY TORTUGAS RESPONSE REGION

5. Operations Personnel Name Affiliation Contact # (s)

Operations Section Chief: Branch Director: KEY WEST FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZMAT/FIRE/SAFETY (305)292-8145

Division/Group Supervisor/STAM: DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BUREAU OF EMERG RESP (305)289-2310

6. Resources Assigned “X” indicates 204a attachment with additional instructions Strike Team/Task Force/Resource

Identifier Leader Contact Info. # # Of

Persons Reporting Info/Notes/Remarks

USCG FOSCR PREVENTION SEC KEY WEST 1

USCG POLLUTION RESPONDER PREVENTION SEC KEY WEST 1

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/CULTURAL/HIST FDEP (305)289-2310 1

FDEP HAZMAT/OIL TECH SPECIALIST/CULTURAL RESORCES

CLEAN UP CONTRACTOR 3 RP/BOA ASSIGNED/AVAILABLE

CLEAN UP CONTRACTOR 3 RP/BOA ASSIGNED/AVAILABLE

7. Work Assignments -Conduct shoreline clean-up. -Deploy boom. -Operate skimmers. -Decon equipment and personnel. -etc

8. Special Instructions Division A is assigned to shoreline asessment operations. All personnel assigned are reminded to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment while conduction clean up operations. Personnel are to remove any non essential personnel (including media) from area and create a boundry for response personnel. Direct, coordinate, and assess effectiveness of shoreside recovery actions. 9. Communications (radio and/or phone contact numbers needed for this assignment) Name/Function Radio: Freq./System/Channel Phone Cell/Pager DIVISION A/B/C/D/E - SHORELINE ____ DIVISION A/B/C/D/E MANAGER ____ EMERGENCY CONTACT ____

Emergency Communications Medical 911 Evacuation SEC KW (305)292-8727 Other SEC KW SAR (305)292-8800 10. Prepared by: Date/Time

11. Reviewed by (PSC): Date/Time

12. Reviewed by (OSC): Date/Time


2. Operational Period (Date / Time) From: 0000 To: 1200

MEDICAL PLAN ICS 206-CG

3. Medical Aid Stations

Name Location Contact # Paramedics On site (Y/N)

4. Transportation

Ambulance Service Address Contact # Paramedics On board (Y/N)

CARE AMBULANCE 2780 North Roosevelt Blvd 305-396-7197 Y

5. Hospitals

Hospital Name Address Contact # Travel Time Burn Ctr?

Heli- Pad? Air Ground

Lower Keys Medical Center

5900 College Rd. Stock Island

(305)294-5531

Fisherman’s Hospital

MM 48.7 Marathon

(305)743-5533

Mariner’s Hospital MM 91.5 91500 Overseas HWY Plantation Key

(305)852-4418

Miami Children’s Hospital

3100 SW 62nd Av. Miami

1-800-432-6837

6. Special Medical Emergency Procedures

7. Prepared by: (Medical Unit Leader) Date/Time

8. Reviewed by: (Safety Officer) Date/Time

ICS 206-CG (Rev.07/04)

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