from fallout from an adjoining region. We also want to be in a position to assist joining COG regions. We have participated in meetings with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC). They have also participated in our meetings. We have also been in contact with the other adjoining COG’s. Our goal is to work together in the future to better serve our regions and utilize each other’s resources.
In closing, the region has many needs, and is resourceful in responding to the needs of its’ citizens. We believe that we can provide for adequate response, adequate training, exercises, facilities, and other response criteria that will change as the times change. We are committed to no less than that from our region.
Unique Issues
The area served by GCRPC
has the following asset types vulnerable to terrorism:
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Energy (i.e. CP&L, STEC, LCRA, Power Grid, Pipelines)
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Oil and Gas (i.e. Petrochemical complexes, Tank Farms)
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Water (Lakes, River Authorities and Ports)
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Telecommunications (Internet, Fiber Optics, Major switching stations)
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Banking and Financial Institutions
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Transportation (Airports, Rail, Victoria Barge Canal, Public Transit,
Roads and Bridges)
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Emergency Services (Fire,
Police, EMS, Hospitals)
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Continuity of Government (Infrastructure)
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Other (Diverse religious establishments, Universities and Schools,
Tourist / Entertainment/Sports facilities)
Local Emergency Preparedness Plans
The
Department of Emergency Management (DEM) database indicates that not all
jurisdictions in the GCRPC region have emergency preparedness plans.
Local resources will always be called on to be the first to respond; this
regional plan document will
be designed to complement plans already developed by local jurisdictions. The regional plan will not replace the
local government’s plans already in place. However, a comprehensive regional
approach will be necessary in the event of area-wide catastrophes.
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