To ensure that the transit agency is prepared to respond not only to the
"normal" emergencies that may occur in its service environment, but also
to the consequences of an act of terrorism or extreme violence, the
agency should review its Emergency Plan, focusing on the following key
elements of response during such situations. In performing this review,
the Assessment Team should focus on:

-   Determining weaknesses in the existing emergency response program

-   Examining the effectiveness of mechanisms in place to address
    program deficiencies

After reviewing each section of the Checklist, the Assessment Team
should prepare an OVERALL RATING for that section. Three rating
categories should be considered: Satisfactory, Marginal, and
Unsatisfactory:

  ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
  ![](media/image1.jpeg){width="0.4791666666666667in"   **Satisfactory** (Green): An overall rating of
  height="0.25in"}                                      ***Satisfactory*** is assigned when the emergency response
                                                        program element being evaluated provides reasonable assurance
                                                        that the agency is ready to respond promptly and effectively to
                                                        an emergency event or condition.

  ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------

  ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------
  ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.4791666666666667in"   **Marginal** (Yellow): An overall rating of ***Marginal*** is
  height="0.22916666666666666in"}                       assigned when the emergency response program element being
                                                        evaluated provides questionable assurance that employees and
                                                        the public can be protected following an emergency event or
                                                        condition.

  ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------

  ---------------- ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------ ------------- -- --
                   ![](media/image3.jpeg){width="0.4791666666666667in"   **Unsatisfactory** (Red): An                                      
                   height="0.22916666666666666in"}                       overall rating of                                                 
                                                                         ***Unsatisfactory*** is assigned                                  
                                                                         when the emergency response program                               
                                                                         element being evaluated does not                                  
                                                                         provide adequate assurance that                                   
                                                                         employees and the public can be                                   
                                                                         protected following an emergency                                  
                                                                         event or condition.                                               

                   At the completion of the review, the Assessment Team                                                                    
                   should document its activities in the Summary Table                                                                     
                   below:                                                                                                                  

   **SUMMARY                                                                                                                               
  EVALUATION --                                                                                                                            
  EMERGENCY                                                                                                                                
  RESPONSE                                                                                                                                 
  PROGRAM**                                                                                                                                

  **Program                                                                                                  **Rating**   **Color          
  Element                                                                                                                 Code**           
  Evaluated**                                                                                                                              

  Direction and                                                                                                                            
  Control                                                                                                                                  

  Communications                                                                                                                           

  Warning                                                                                                                                  

  Threat Level                                                                                                                             

  Emergency Public                                                                                                                         
  Information                                                                                                                              

  Protective                                                                                                                               
  Actions                                                                                                                                  

  Mass Care                                                                                                                                

  Health and                                                                                                                               
  Medical                                                                                                                                  

  Resource                                                                                                                                 
  Management                                                                                                                               
  ---------------- ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------ ------------- -- --

**1. Direction and Control**

+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| **Item to be Evaluated**                    | * | * | * | **         |
|                                             | * | * | * | Comments** |
|                                             | Y | N | N |            |
|                                             | e | o | / |            |
|                                             | s | * | A |            |
|                                             | * | * | * |            |
|                                             | * |   | * |            |
+=============================================+===+===+===+============+
| ## Is there a process i                     |   |   |   |            |
| n place to provide appropriate and rapid no |   |   |   |            |
| tifications to local and State authorities  |   |   |   |            |
| regarding occurrence of an act of terrorism |   |   |   |            |
|  or extreme violence at the transit agency? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Do trans                                 |   |   |   |            |
| it personnel and dispatchers understand wha |   |   |   |            |
| t information must be provided from the sce |   |   |   |            |
| ne to support effective and early response? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Will control of the incident scene(s) be    |   |   |   |            |
| established by local first responders?      |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| What will be the role of transit agency     |   |   |   |            |
| personnel at the scene until local          |   |   |   |            |
| emergency responders arrive?                |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions to address the         |   |   |   |            |
| presence of secondary devices aimed at      |   |   |   |            |
| public safety responders at the scene?      |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions for implementing the   |   |   |   |            |
| Incident Command System (ICS) immediately   |   |   |   |            |
| at the scene?                               |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions for establishing an    |   |   |   |            |
| Incident Command Post at or near the scene? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions for establishing a     |   |   |   |            |
| back-up/secondary Command Post in the event |   |   |   |            |
| that the primary Command Post become        |   |   |   |            |
| contaminated/disabled/must be moved?        |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions to ensure that transit |   |   |   |            |
| agency needs and considerations as well as  |   |   |   |            |
| special safety information                  |   |   |   |            |
| (electrification, unique hazards or         |   |   |   |            |
| facilities -- alternate fuels) are provided |   |   |   |            |
| to the Incident Commander?                  |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions to ensure that the     |   |   |   |            |
| Incident Commander or his staff can         |   |   |   |            |
| coordinate with the transit agency and      |   |   |   |            |
| identify the resources available to support |   |   |   |            |
| response (heavy wrecking equipment, buses,  |   |   |   |            |
| personnel, communications equipment, etc.)? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions for transitioning from |   |   |   |            |
| ICS into a Unified Command System (UCS) as  |   |   |   |            |
| more local responders join the effort?      |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Are there provisions for ensuring that      |   |   |   |            |
| transit remains "plugged into" the UCS with |   |   |   |            |
| the arrival of mutual-aid partners and      |   |   |   |            |
| State and Federal responders ?              |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| Will the UCS accommodate both crisis        |   |   |   |            |
| management (FBI as lead agency) and         |   |   |   |            |
| consequence management activities (FEMA as  |   |   |   |            |
| lead agency)?                               |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+

OVERALL
RATING:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**2. Communications**

-   In the event of a terrorist incident, particularly one involving
    weapons of mass destruction (WMD), rapid and secure communi­ca­­tion is
    crucial to ensure a prompt and coordinated response. Strengthening
    communi­ca­tions among first responders, clinicians, emergency rooms,
    hospitals, mass care providers, and emergency management personnel
    must be given top priority in planning:

+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| **Item to be Evaluated**                    | * | * | * | **         |
|                                             | * | * | * | Comments** |
|                                             | Y | N | N |            |
|                                             | e | o | / |            |
|                                             | s | * | A |            |
|                                             | * | * | * |            |
|                                             | * |   | * |            |
+=============================================+===+===+===+============+
| Is there a process in place to manage how   |   |   |   |            |
| the transit agency will communicate with    |   |   |   |            |
| the critical support and response           |   |   |   |            |
| personnel?                                  |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Are transit agency                       |   |   |   |            |
| "call out" and notification sheets current? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Does the transit agency have maps and    |   |   |   |            |
|  inventories of critical facility elements  |   |   |   |            |
| and resources readily available to those wh |   |   |   |            |
| o may need to communicate this information? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Does the transit agenc                   |   |   |   |            |
| y have a pager or digital communication sys |   |   |   |            |
| tem to supplement land-line communications? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+

OVERALL
RATING:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**3. Warning**

-   Every incident is different. There may or may not be warning of a
    potential terrorist or WMD incident. Factors involved range from
    intelligence gathered from various law enforcement or intelligence
    agency sources to an actual notification from the terrorist
    organization or individual.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Item to be Evaluated**                      **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
  --------------------------------------------- --------- -------- --------- --------------
  Does the transit agency have a process in                                  
  place to ensure open communica­tion among                                   
  local, State, and Federal law enforcement                                  
  agencies and emergency response officials                                  
  regarding threats and warnings?                                            

  Does the transit agency coordinate with its                                
  local FBI Field Office regarding reporting,                                
  management, and investigation of any                                       
  suspected terrorist threats or incidents?                                  

  Does the transit agency's Emergency Plan have                              
  HazMat facilities and transportation routes                                
  already mapped, along with emergency                                       
  procedures necessary to respond?                                           

  Does the transit agency have a process in                                  
  place to receive and manage "warnings,"                                    
  threats and intelligence from local, State                                 
  and/or Federal law enforcement?                                            
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OVERALL
RATING:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**4. Threat Level**

The FBI operates with a four-tier threat level system:

> **Level Four (Minimal Threat).** Received threats do not warrant
> actions beyond normal liaison notifications or placing assets or
> resources on a heightened alert.
>
> **Level Three (Potential Threat).** Intelligence or an articulated
> threat indicates the potential for a terrorist incident; however, this
> threat has not yet been assessed as credible.
>
> **Level Two (Credible Threat).** A threat assessment indicates that a
> potential threat is credible and confirms the involvement of WMD in a
> developing terrorist incident. The threat increases in significance
> when the presence of an explosive device or WMD capable of causing a
> significant destructive event, prior or actual injury or loss is
> confirmed or when intelligence and circumstances indicate a high
> probability that a device exists.
>
> **Level One (WMD Incident).** A WMD terrorism incident has occurred
> resulting in mass casualties that requires immediate Federal planning
> and preparation to provide support to State and local authorities. The
> Federal response is primarily directed toward the safety and welfare
> of the public and the preservation of human life.

+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| **Item to be Evaluated**                    | * | * | * | **         |
|                                             | * | * | * | Comments** |
|                                             | Y | N | N |            |
|                                             | e | o | / |            |
|                                             | s | * | A |            |
|                                             | * | * | * |            |
|                                             | * |   | * |            |
+=============================================+===+===+===+============+
| Is the transit agency aware of the current  |   |   |   |            |
| threat level assigned by the FBI for its    |   |   |   |            |
| operating area?                             |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Is the                                   |   |   |   |            |
| transit agency prepared to organize its res |   |   |   |            |
| ponse activities according to these levels? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+

OVERALL
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**5. Emergency Public Information**

-   Accurate and expedited dissemination of information is critical when
    a major incident has occurred. Preservation of life and property may
    hinge on instruc­tions and directions given by authorized officials.
    In the event of a terrorist attack, the public and the media must be
    provided with accurate and timely information on emergency
    operations.

+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| **Item to be Evaluated**                    | * | * | * | **         |
|                                             | * | * | * | Comments** |
|                                             | Y | N | N |            |
|                                             | e | o | / |            |
|                                             | s | * | A |            |
|                                             | * | * | * |            |
|                                             | * |   | * |            |
+=============================================+===+===+===+============+
| Are provisions in place to provide timely   |   |   |   |            |
| and accurate information to the public?     |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Are provision                            |   |   |   |            |
| s in place to establish and maintain an eff |   |   |   |            |
| ective "rumor control" mechanism to help cl |   |   |   |            |
| arify emergency information for the public? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ##                                          |   |   |   |            |
| Initial interaction with the media is likel |   |   |   |            |
| y to be implemented by an information offic |   |   |   |            |
| er, as directed by the Incident Commander - |   |   |   |            |
| - is there a process to ensure that the tra |   |   |   |            |
| nsit agency is "plugged into" this process? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+
| ## Once the FBI arri                        |   |   |   |            |
| ves, the Agent in Charge may establish a Jo |   |   |   |            |
| int Information Center (JIC), comprised of  |   |   |   |            |
| representatives from Federal, State, and lo |   |   |   |            |
| cal authorities for the purpose of managing |   |   |   |            |
|  the dissemination of information to the pu |   |   |   |            |
| blic, media, and businesses potentially aff |   |   |   |            |
| ected by the incident. Is the transit agenc |   |   |   |            |
| y prepared to coordinate with this process? |   |   |   |            |
+---------------------------------------------+---+---+---+------------+

OVERALL
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**6. Protective Actions**

-   In the event of a terrorist or WMD attack**,** evacuation may be
    required from inside the perimeter of the scene to guard against
    further casualties, either from contamination by an agent released
    or the possibility that additional WMD or secondary devices
    targeting emergency responders are present. "In‑place sheltering"
    may be required if the area must be contained because of the need
    for quarantine or if it is determined to be safer for individuals to
    remain in place. Is the transit agency prepared to accommodate
    either contingency? As with any emergency, State and local officials
    must be involved in making protective action decisions.
    Multi-jurisdictional issues regarding mass care, sheltering, and
    evacuation should be pre‑coordinated. Has this activity occurred?

> **Briefly describe the agency's plans for supporting the
> implementation of "protective action" measures**.

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**7. Mass Care**

The location of mass care facilities will be based partly on the type of
event experienced (explosion, chemical/biological/nuclear agent release,
etc.). Decontamination, if it is necessary, may need to precede
sheltering and other needs of the victims to prevent further damage from
the hazard agent, either to the victims themselves or to the care
providers. The American Red Cross (the primary agency for mass care),
the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of
Veterans Affairs should be actively involved with the planning process
to determine both in-place and mobile mass care systems for this
eventuality. A "mid-point" or intermediary station may be needed to move
victims out of the way of immediate harm. This would allow responders to
provide critical attention (e.g., decontamination and medical services)
and general lifesaving support, then evacuate victims to a mass care
location for further attention. General issues to be considered by the
transit agency and public safety organizations include the following:

-   Location, setup, and equipment for decontamination stations, if any

-   Mobile triage support and qualified personnel

-   Supplies and personnel to support in‑place sheltering

-   Evacuation to an intermediary location to provide decontamination
    and medical attention

-   Determination of safety perimeters (based on agent)

**Briefly describe the agency's plans for supporting the localities'
mass care program**.

OVERALL
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**8. Health and Medical**

> The basic Emergency Plan should already contain a Health and Medical
> Section or Annex. The transit agency must address issues that may be
> different during response to a terrorist or WMD incident, such as
> agent detection, decon­tamination, safety of victims and responders,
> in-place sheltering versus evacuation, and multihazard/multiagent
> triage. Planning should anticipate the need to handle large numbers of
> people who may or may not be contaminated but who are fearful about
> their medical well-being. The response to a bioterrorism incident will
> require the active collaboration of the clinicians and local public
> health authorities responsible for disease monitoring and outbreak
> investigation. Their activities should be factored into the overall
> response process.
>
> **Briefly describe the agency's plans for addressing health and
> medical considerations in response to a checmical, biological,
> radiological or nuclear incident.**.

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**9. Resource Management**

The following considerations are highly relevant to WMD incidents and
should be addressed, if appropriate, in one or more appendices of the
Emergency Plan:

-   Nuclear, biological, and chemical response resources that are
    available through interjurisdictional agreements (e.g., interstate
    pacts).

-   Unique resources that are available through State authorities (e.g.,
    National Guard units; hazmat clean-up crews; mobile decontamination
    facilities).

-   Unique resources that are available to State and local jurisdictions
    through Federal authorities (e.g., the National Pharmaceutical
    Stockpile, a national asset providing delivery of antibiotics,
    antidotes, and medical supplies to the scene of a WMD incident).

-   Unique expertise that may be available through academic, research,
    or private organizations.

**Briefly describe the transit agency's capabilities and plans to obtain
additional support in response to a CBRN incident**.

OVERALL
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