2/5/2013
SAME/TISP
Resilient Regions
Regional Continuity of Operations
(Public/Private Partnerships)
The Missouri Department of Transportation
presented by
Owen Hasson
Statement Of Purpose
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
Our primary mission will be to restore traffic on the roadways
 Reach out to regional response / partnering with agencies to
provide:
•Personnel
•Equipment
•Materials
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Conduct operations under The National Incident Management
System
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MoDOT Has Primary Routes Established For
Post Incident Recovery
Travel Impacts Dependent On Type of Incident
Quick Strike Teams Will Spring Into Action
Getting Roadways Open Key to Recovery
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Removing Debris from Roadways
Clearing Traffic Incidents
Coordinate Removal of Downed Lines
Power/Cable/Phone
Working to Restore Mass Transit
No Super Heroes
Regional Cooperation A Must
Area Expertise Will Be Critical
Terrorism Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack
Flooding March 2008
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Most of The Region Is In A Flood Plain
Protection of Levee Integrity A Must
Roads On Top Are Not Designed for Traffic
Earthquakes April 18, 2008 5.4 quake on the
Wabash Valley Seismic Zone
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Lifeline to Regional Transportation and
Interstate Commerce
Post Bridge Inspections Critical to After
Incident Actions
Tornados April 22, 2011 (St. Louis Co.)
Utility lines down highways closed.
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Getting Right Resource and Support to Right
Area Will Require Unified Approach
Establishing Regional Partnerships Prior To
Event Will Aid In Recovery Effort
Full Force Effort of Resources Is Paramount
 Ride of The Century Sept. 15, 2012
 Major Incidents
 Overturned Tractor Trailer Crash
 Ice
Storms City or Rural
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Missouri State Agencies
 State
Emergency Management Agency
 Missouri State Highway Patrol(MSHP)
 Department of Natural Resources
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Regional DOT’s
All Local Police, Fire, EMS First Responders
Federal Emergency Management Agencies
FBI /Department of Homeland Security
Partnering Agencies Private / Public
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MoDOT Stands Ready to Provide a World
Class Transportation System That is
Responsive to Our Regions Needs
Delights Our Customers and Promotes a
Prosperous Missouri.