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From page 5...
... One of DHS's first actions was to consolidate the emergency planning/emergency response 5 S E C T I O N 1 Introduction 1State transportation agencies, often Departments of Transportation (DOTs) , are those agencies responsible for major components of a state's transportation system.
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From page 6...
... Rather than serving as the lead emergency response agency, the transportation agency will receive direction from the state or some higher government authority. 6 A Guide to Emergency Response Planning at State Transportation Agencies 2The 2010 Guide does not directly address aviation, marine, heavy rail, or pipeline modes, although these modes and the threats against them can impact transportation infrastructure and operations.
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From page 7...
... Support agencies to ESF #1 often include state patrol and other law enforcement agencies, State National Guard/Department of Military Affairs, and the State Emergency Management Agency. Other state transportation agencies involved could include turnpike and toll, state railroad, and port authorities and waterway agencies (if not part of the transportation agency)
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From page 8...
... A detailed step-by-step guide for assessing transportation agency status for emergency response planning that relates ER planning and operations with Emergency Transportation Operations. It addresses prioritizing improvement for both internal agency EOP and the State EOP, introduces the more detailed self-assessment tool, and identifies other external assessments.
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From page 9...
... Appendices K through M and spreadsheet tools referenced in the 2010 Guide and its appendices are available by download and can be accessed at http://www.TRB.org/SecurityPubs; search for A Guide to Emergency Response Planning at State Transportation Agencies. Appendix K is an Annotated Bibliography.
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