Use Cases To Be Focused On
Since 2013, the All Hazards Consortium's Multi-State Fleet Response Working Group (FRWG) has been working with states and companies to develop "real world" operational use cases in order to develop the legal, policy, operational procedures, technologies and solutions that enhance disaster response communications and coordination.
During the FEMA funded RCPGP (Regional Catastrophic Planning Grant Program) that ran from 2008 to 20014, the AHC facilitated several public/private sector exercises which identified "real world" operational issued faced by the private sector during Superstorm SANDY.
The Electric, Food, Fuel and Telecommunications sector representatives, along with the state and local government participants from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US, help to prioritize and document the operational issues below that needed to be addressed to avoid repeating and problems in the next disaster.
These operational issues provide the basis for the "use cases" to be used in future solutions of the FRWG.
During the FEMA funded RCPGP (Regional Catastrophic Planning Grant Program) that ran from 2008 to 20014, the AHC facilitated several public/private sector exercises which identified "real world" operational issued faced by the private sector during Superstorm SANDY.
The Electric, Food, Fuel and Telecommunications sector representatives, along with the state and local government participants from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US, help to prioritize and document the operational issues below that needed to be addressed to avoid repeating and problems in the next disaster.
These operational issues provide the basis for the "use cases" to be used in future solutions of the FRWG.
Using the above operational issues, the FRWG and its committees develop "Use Cases" (as shown below) and solutions to address short-, mid-, and long-term solutions that can address the issues. These use cases organize information and people to support decision makers. Technology, policy and process then can be developed to allow the sharing of this information is a secure, safe and trusted manner with the SISE (Sensitive Information Sharing Environment).
Use Case #1 - Regional Fleet Movement
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This process is currently being used in the Fleet Response Working Group with multiple states on the East Coast to expedite power restoration efforts and supply chain movement across state lines
Data Providers: Electric Sector Regional Mutual Assistance Groups (RMAGs) and the Fleet Response Working Group Data Consumers: Specific private and public sector members of the FWG and EC3 work groups Level of Assurance (LoA): LoA 2 for read access Data Access Process: SISE registration, username & password, access code sent via cell phone text Desired Results: Engage multiple states/locals and FRWG member companies in collaborative session to expedite response and supply chain fleet movement during regional storms, disaster and disruptions |
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Use Case #2 - Access to Fleet Open/Closed Data App
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This app is live and operational on a 24x7 basis and leverages global satellite technology to help operations professionals locate and be routed to open places of business that provide gasoline/diesel fuel, food/coffee, medications & medical supplies, retails stores and hotel rooms during a disaster or prolonged power outage within a city, county, state, region or across the United States
Data Providers: Hughes Network System’s Satellite Dish Status Database of 250,000 locations in the U.S. Data Consumers: Specific private and public sector members of the FWG and EC3 work groups Level of Assurance (LoA): LoA 2 for view only access Data Access Process: Member Login w/username & password Desired Results: Provide access to real-time status of open/closed essential service providers in U.S. for food, fuel, pharmacies and hotels |
App shows how essential services for retail fuel locations are impacted by weather and helps locate and route response workers to open locations in areas that have lost power
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