[KYHAM] KEN Training for Oct. 20: Appendix D-4 WMD and Warfare

[Ron Dodson]

I.	SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS

A.	All parts of Kentucky could be affected by a Weapon of Mass
Destruction or in the event of a Conventional War.

B.	There would be a period of increasing awareness prior to a
conventional war.

C.	There would be very little warning, if any, prior to the use
of a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

II.	MISSION

The mission of this appendix is to provide guidance for the
aftermath of a Conventional War or after the use of a Weapon of
Mass
Destruction.

III.	DIRECTION AND CONTROL

Direction and Control of this Appendix is the responsibility of
the Emergency Manager.

IV.	CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

A.	Upon the receipt of a message by KyEM from FEMA that the
international situation has deteriorated to the point that the
President has determined that a direct attack on the United
States is
possible, the following actions will take place.

1.	State Level

a.	Activate the Emergency Operations Center if not already
activated and put all emergency personnel on standby.

b.	Notify state and county officials that Annex Y, Mass
Destruction/Conventional War, of the Kentucky Emergency
Operations Plan may be activated, and brief the officials on
their
responsibilities.

c.	Insure that the appropriate information and instructions
based on the Mass Destruction/Conventional War Annex of this plan
is made
available to the public.

d.	Undertake positive individual identification of essential
workers.

e.	Mobilize all agencies.

 1)	Notify all emergency services personnel of the general
situation and alert them to the possibility of reporting to their
emergency
assignments.

 2)	Remind appropriate emergency services personnel to
position equipment, fuel and essential supplies outside the
anticipated
blast area for utilization after the attack.
		
 3)	Check auxiliary generators and other power and lighting
equipment.

 4)	Place reserve EOC supplies and equipment where they can
be obtained if needed.

f.	Notify all agencies, facilities and volunteer groups on the
attack warning lists.

g.	Maintain in the EOC an accurate log of reports from the
field.  These reports will be the basis on which state and
federal
preparedness agencies will base their allocation of resources.

h.	Reports will be made in accordance with Annex U.

i.	Provide news media releases to the public on actions they
should take.

2.	County

a.	Activate the Emergency Operations Center and put emergency
personnel on standby.

b.	Notify county and city officials that the Mass
Destruction/Conventional War Annex has been activated and brief
them on their responsibilities.

c.	Insure that the appropriate information and instructions
are made available to the public.

d.	Undertake positive individual identification of essential
workers.

e.	Mobilize all emergency service personnel  (police, public
works, fire, health, EMS, etc).

 1)	Notify all personnel of the general situation and alert
them to the possibility of reporting to their emergency
assignments.

 2)	Remind appropriate emergency service personnel to
position equipment, fuel and essential supplies outside the
anticipated
blast area for utilization after the attack.

 3)	Check auxiliary generators and other power and lighting
equipment.  Place reserve EOC supplies and equipment where they
can be obtained quickly is required.

f.	Notify all agencies, facilities and volunteer groups on the
attack warning lists.

g.	Maintain flow of current situation reports from the county
to the state Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort in
accordance with
Annex U.


B.	Upon receipt of a message via NAWAS Warning Point or EAS
station that an attack is imminent, the following actions should
take
place in all counties and at the state level.

		1.	Sound the attack warning.

		2.	Place the EOC on full operating schedule if not already.

		3.	Broadcast using the Emergency Alert System, cable TV and TV.

		4.	Following the attack, assess the situation.

		5.	Report the local situation as soon as possible to KyEM as
set forth in Annex U.

C.	Upon the receipt of a message via NAWAS Warning Point that
the attack is over, the following actions will take place.

1.	State

a.	Commence Recovery Phase, but be prepared to go to Increased
Readiness or Attack Period.

b.	Carry out life saving and damage limiting operations.

c.	Take necessary actions to bring about economic recovery.

d.	Coordinate cleanup operations.

2.	County

a.	Commence Recovery Phase, additional guidance on actions to
take during the Recovery Phase can be found in Annex V of this
EOP. 
Be prepared to return to Increased Readiness or Attack Period,
should conditions warrant.

b.	Conduct life saving and damage limiting operations.

c.	Take necessary actions to bring about economic recovery.

d.	Commence cleanup operations and prepare to receive evacuees
back home when so ordered.