Services

EFM's approach is similar to the old adage, "Success is when preparation meets opportunity." We specialize in planning and due-diligence work using a variety of methods, frameworks, and technology. Over the last six years, EFM has taken our client's issues and problems and provided potential solutions. A proactive approach, whether it's emergency management or facility management, will preserve assets, save time and money by understanding the potential issues or hazards along with the associated risk and vulnerabilities.

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Hazard Analysis Planning - Prior to the completion of the Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP), the standards strongly recommend the incorporation of a comprehensive Hazards Analysis. Hazard analysis follows SARA Title III requirements as outlined in Sections 302 and 304, the \ Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Guide, July 2001 (NRT-1), and state requirements. Hazard categories can be generally stated as natural, technological, civil/societal and vector. The three major scope of work items include:

• Hazard identification and location.
• Risk assessment and analysis of the factors.
• Vulnerability assessment with zones of impact and quantification.

Chemical Risk Rating - As part of the Hazard Analysis, the jurisdiction's Tier II submittals are entered into a ranking system. By using the quantity, storage type, storage conditions, and proximity to population of the chemical, an objective view of the chemical's risk is developed. The chemical risk rating includes the following process:

• Organizing chemical information into an easily accessible listing.
• Prioritizing the risk associated with Tier II chemicals.
• Allowing for updates and new facility chemicals.
• Important information for first responders.

State and Local Mitigation Planning - The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 encourages and rewards local and state governments who complete pre-disaster planning as a means of managing risks associated with natural hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, landslides, and wildfires. The mitigation plan includes the following process:

• Organizing technical expertise and interested members within the community.
• Assessing the risks and consequences associated with natural hazards
• Developing a mitigation plan using risk assessment data.
• Implementing the mitigation plan and monitoring its progress.

Local Emergency Operations Plans - a means of managing risks associated with natural hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, landslides, and wildfires. The mitigation plan includes the following process:

• Organizing technical expertise and interested members within the community.
• Assessing the risks and consequences associated with natural hazards
• Developing a mitigation plan using risk assessment data.
• Implementing the mitigation plan and monitoring its progress.

FAD Plans - Foreign Animal Disease Plans have taken on Act of 2000 encourages and rewards local and state governments who complete pre-disaster planning as a means of managing risks associated with natural hazards including floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, landslides, and wildfires. The mitigation plan includes the following process:

• Organizing technical expertise and interested members within the community.
• Assessing the risks and consequences associated with natural hazards
• Developing a mitigation plan using risk assessment data.
• Implementing the mitigation plan and monitoring its progress.

Commodity Flow Studies - The types and quantities of hazardous chemicals which are transported through a jurisdiction is increasing in volume and variety. Accumulating data on the chemicals in transport will help the jurisdiction to evaluate the risk and vulnerability to the community. It will also form the basis for a gap analysis on capabilities or lack thereof. A study includes:

• Identifying key transportation routes.
• Assessing the types of hazardous materials by a placard survey on highways
• Assessing fixed facility, rail, air, and water transported hazardous materials.
• Analysis of the data with observations.

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Property Condition Assessment - The Property Condition Assessment (PCA) follows ASTM E 2018-1 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments. The PCA develops priorities for immediate and long-term needs, evaluates the impact of routine/scheduled maintenance, and provides necessary documentation for refinancing or property transfers. A baseline PCA has the following objectives:

• Define good commercial and customary practice for the assessment of real property;
• Facilitate consistent and pertinent content in reports;
• Develop practical and reasonable recommendations during site observations;
• Organize report findings and formats in a manner meaningful to the client, and;
• Document field data and research for the final report.

Facility Condition Assessment - Similar to a property condition assessment, a detailed Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA) provides a methodology for determining immediate needs and long-term liabilities for physical assets. The FCA is emerging as a powerful management tool for both capital planning and project prioritization. FCA data is used to document existing conditions and provide a strategic plan for maintaining critical infrastructure within the facility. The FCA process consists primarily of the following:

• Define parameters-customize an approach for collecting baseline data;
• Assess a system/component to evaluate its current position within the life cycle;
• Analyze collected data and prioritize renewal/repairs; and
• Provide information to the client for business decisions.

At EFM, we have had a lot of experience on a diverse set of projects. Please feel free to ask us about any subjects related to facilities and emergency management.

EFM Integrated, LLC

September 11, 2001