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CWA Nat'l Preparedness WG

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Next CWA Work Group Call is August 15th at 3 PM, EST 8/8/2013 Site Update
A short conference call for the CWA Tactical Guide Work group will be held on August 15th at 3 PM, east coast time.  Draft comments are due the following day on August 16th.   

Review of DRAFT CWA Tactical Guide is due August 16th 8/8/2013 Site Update
Comments and Edits to DRAFT CWA Tactical Guide are due August 16th.

Next call July 25 at 3 PM 7/25/2013 Site Update
Next call is July 25th, 2013 at 3 PM, EST. 

 

 

The Next CWA COR NAR Preparedness WG conference call is today at 3 PM, east coast time.  Call in numbers are below. 

 

Agenda:

 

  • Status of review process on draft guide
  • Q&A on current guide
  • Schedule of upcoming milestones
  • Schedule next 

 

Call-in numbers:

 

Call in: 1-866-299-3188

Conf. Code: 7323216625#

Date: Today, July 25, 2013

Time: 3-4 PM, EST

Date: Today, July 25, 2013

Time: 3-4 PM, EST

25, 2013

 

Time: 3-4 PM, EST



Next Call, June 26 at 2 PM, EST 6/26/2013 Site Update

Since we had to cancel the call scheduled on the 12th due to lack of availability of many of us, we rescheduled the call for tomorrow, June 26th at 2 PM.  We may run into a similar problem of availability due to furloughs, leaves and field work,  etc., but I did get a enough responses for a quorum for today's call.  The agenda is below:

 Review draft CWA guide – CWA guide

  • Review differences between current CWA and Bio draft guides – Bio guide – table of contents
  • Review the peer review form for comments/edits to draft CWA guide
  • Path forward
  • Schedule for July’s call

Call-in info:

June 26th, at 2 PM, east coast time
Call-in number: 1-866-299-3188
Conf. Code: 7323216625#



Next Call June 12th at 2 PM, EST 5/31/2013 Site Update
Next CWA COR NAR WG call is June 12th, @ 2-3 PM - east coast time.  Note different day of month (2nd Wed instead of first) and start time ( 2PM instead of 3) for June.  Call-in number and passcode to follow in email next week.  Please send me any comments on docs or action items that are due.  I hope to have a draft doc for us to work on.  The date for July conference call needs to be agreed upon due to the mandatory agency wide fulough day (July 5th) which may impact the availability of the 1st Wednesday of the month (July 3rd) for those who's compressed day is July 5th since their mandatory furlough day would be moved to the 3rd.  LPK.

Next Call 4/3/2013 Site Update
Next call is April 3rd from 3-4 PM, east coast time.

513-569-7595
1122#


Next Call on Feb 6th at 3 PM, EST 2/4/2013 Site Update
Next call on Wednesday, Feb 6th at 3PM, EST.
Call-in number: 513-569-7595
Password: 1112#

Review 4 sections from draft guide
See documents "Draft Guide" folder under documents tab


Conference Call 01/02/13 1/2/2013 Site Update
Next Call on Jan 02, 2013

Time: 3-4 PM, EST

Call-in number: 513-569-7595

Code: 1114#

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Conference call 12/19/12 12/18/2012 Site Update

Next CWA WG call: 12/19/12 at 3-4 PM, EST


513-569-7595
code: 1112#

Partial list of action items and discussion topics for Dec 19th, 2012 conference call

1) selection of scenario(s) ex: transportation hub, wide area vs discrete incident - TBD
2) regional CBRN COR NAR gaps - please send in gaps.  No EPA wide COR NAR gap matrix available as yet
3) Select and concur on the sections of Outline
4) how do we cost tracking issues - case studies, existing EPA tools - other tools - PATH/AWARE
5) leveraging existing guides & CBRN efforts - DHS/ChemOTD, BOTE (bio)
6) start down selecting existing documents to populate sections to Playbook
 



Larry Kaelin out 11/07 70 11/21, or more 11/7/2012 Site Update
I have been called out to support the Sandy Hurricane Response in Region 2, so Terry Smith from OEM/ CBRN CMAT will be handling today's call.  Sorry for the last minute announcement.  You can reach me at my cell phone if necessary, I'll call back when the situation allows:

Cell: 513-675-4751


Next call Nov 7th 11/5/2012 Site Update
Next call is Nov 7th, 3-4 PM at below call-in numbers:

513-569-7595
code: 1112#

Partial list of action items and discussion topics for Nov 7th, 2012 conference call

1) selection of scenario(s) ex: transportation hub, wide area vs discrete incident - TBD
2) regional CBRN COR NAR gaps - please send in gaps.  No EPA wide COR NAR gap matrix available as yet
3) Select and concur on the sections of Outline
4) how do we cost tracking issues - case studies, existing EPA tools - other tools - PATH/AWARE
5) leveraging existing guides & CBRN efforts - DHS/ChemOTD, BOTE (bio)

6) start down selecting existing documents to populate sections to Playbook


Action items, Oct 03 9/27/2012 Site Update
Partial list of action items and discussion topics for Oct 03, 2012 conference call

1) scenario driven response guide - wide area vs discrete incident - TBD
2) CRN training for OSCs - HQ favorable to idea - concerns: funding, venues for training
3) regional CBRN COR NAR gaps - please send in gaps.  No EPA wide COR NAR gap matrix available as yet
4) PALs, RAgs, clearance goals fo CWAs for all media
5) cost tracking issues - case studies, tools - PATH/AWARE
6) leveraging existing guides, CBRN efforts - BOTE


Next call Oct 03 9/27/2012 Site Update
Next call on Oct 03, 3-4 PM, east coast time

upcoming conference calls 8/27/2012 Site Update

The following are the dates and call in info for the next few calls, subject to change:

date                    Time                                call-in number    PIN
September 5th   3-4 PM, east coast time   513-569-7595      1112#
October 3rd       3-4 PM, east coast time   513-569-7595      1112#
November 7th    3-4 PM, east coast time   513-569-7595      1112#
December 5th    3-4 PM, east coast time   513-569-7595      1112#
      

 



next call September 5 @ 3 PM, EST 8/20/2012 Site Update
Next call for the CWA Nat'l Preparedness WG will be on September 5th starting at 3 PM, east coast time.  Call-in number and PIN will be forthcoming.

WG announcement 8/20/2012 Site Update
The CWA National Preparedness Work Group (WG) consists of OSC presentatives from all 10 Regions, as well as reps from NHSRC, ERT and CMAT. The WG will develop an operational guide, or playbook to provide a national approch to respond to a CWA incident. Additional guides, checklists or annexes may be developed to support the playbook. Current response assets, gaps and solutions to issues concerning EPA's response to CWAs will be determined, documented and addressed. The first kick-off teleconference was held August 14th, 2012. Monthly calls, on the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 3-4 PM, east coast time, are planned. This site on the epaosc.org website will be used to collect documents for review and to act as a focal point to disseminate tasks, action items and other information to support the WG. Contact Larry Kaelin with OEM's CBRN CMAT for more information (kaelin.lawrence@epa.gov; 732-321-6625).


Workgroup Mission and Goal(s):
• Ensure that operational needs and/or gaps as they relate to CWA preparedness are identified, prioritized and filled
• Ensure compliance with CORE NAR CBRN requirements
• Serve as a vetting group for CWA exercises, trainings, and research and development projects – ensuring that resources are focused on OSC priority needs
• Increase awareness and/or coordination between the Regional OSCs, NHSRC and the Special Teams on CWA issues; topics could include special incidents or sites, new technology developments, policy work, international work, interagency work, etc.


Work Product(s): National CWA Operational Playbook.

Will meet once a month, or as needed to weigh in on exercises, trainings, and R&D projects