Jermaine C. Francis Sr. Transportation Management Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

1. FEMA Logistics: Transportation Supporting Disaster Survivors Jermaine C. Francis Sr. Transportation Management Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

2. Agenda • Mission • Statutory Basis/ Declaration Types • FEMA Regions • How we Respond • Maritime Movements • Cargo Preference and Jones Act Laws • Becoming a FEMA Carrier • How to Volunteer Organizational Capabilities

3. MissionHelping people before, during, and after disasters • We are FEMA’s primary means for planning, scheduling and executing all modes of transportation for any operation. • Goal: to ensure that commodities, teams and equipment are delivered to the right place at the right time to support disaster survivors We Deliver!!!

4. Stafford Act Declarations • Stafford Act Titles IV & V authorizes the President to provide Major Disaster and Emergency declarations to States for events that overwhelm State and local capability • “Supplemental Fed Assistance” - Generally, 2 forms of assistance: Grants/Reimbursement & Direct Federal Assistance • A Declaration triggers statutory authority and access to the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) • FEMA coordinates disaster relief - President appoints a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO)

5. Pre Disaster Emergency Declaration • Emergency Definition includes: “lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe” • State immediately threatened by any natural or man-made incident that threatens such destruction as could result in a Major Disaster: (1) Federal Government determines imminent impact threatens destruction that could result in a Major Disaster; and (2) Governor directs execution of State Emergency Plan; and (3) Demonstrate the existence of critical emergency protective measure needs prior to impact that are beyond State capabilities. State identifies specific unmet needs that can be met through Direct Federal Assistance (DFA), such as personnel, equipment, supplies, and evacuation assistance.

6. Major Disaster Assistance Programs Public Assistance • Emergency work – Category A (debris removal) & B (emergency protective measures) • Permanent work – Category C (roads/bridges), D (H2O control facilities), E (buildings/equipment), F (utilities), G (parks & other) Individual Assistance • Individuals & Household Programs + ONA, Crisis Counseling, Case Management, Unemployment Assistance, Legal Services, D-SNAP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program The HMGP assists States hazards and local communities in implementing measures to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural

7. Emergency Assistance Programs Public Assistance • Emergency work – Category A (debris removal) & B (emergency protective measures) • No Permanent work – Categories C-G Individual Assistance • Individuals & Household Programs + ONA Only, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program • Not Available Report to Congress if expenditures exceed $5 million

8. Major Disasters

9. Averaged $55 Million enterprise FY15 – FY19 (March) 50 States / 4 Territories Steady State predominately LTL Incident Operations nearly 95% Full Truck Loads Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria surpassed $200 Million Managing all modes of transportation during steady state and incident operations Provide movements for teams, commodities, equipment and strategic partners Responsible for supporting all FEMA CONUS and OCONUS locations Provide transportation planning for all plans Develop transportation movement doctrine Develop capabilities to support operations Cross-Docking operations (CONUS/OCONUS) Movement Control Metrics Who is FEMA Transportation?

10. Shipments Generated by FEMA Standard Tender of Services Cost FY17–FY19 (March)

11. Overall Concept of Operations

12. Total Force/Interagency DHS/Science & Technology DHS/Intelligence & Analysis DHS/Office of Infrastructure Protection DHS/Transportation Security Administration DHS/TSA Federal Air Marshal Service Mission success is dependent on commercial transportation

13. Maritime Snapshot • Typhoo Yutu • 19 voyages from CONUS to Guam, CNMI • 50 Intra Island Voyages (Shipments continue) • Hurricane Maria • 110 Total Voyages • 6 voyages to STT with 5 Foreign flags • 7 voyages to Ponce with 3 foreign flags • 97 voyages to SJU with 6 foreign flags • Highlighted Commodities • Concrete poles • Wooden poles • School Structure Tents • Bucket Trucks • Meals, Blankets, Cots, etc.

14. FEMA Region Map Region I Boston, MA Region VIII Denver, CO Region V Chicago, IL Region II New York, NY Region III Philadelphia, PA Region X Bothell, WA Region IV Atlanta, GA Region IX Oakland, CA Region VII Kansas City, MO Region VI Denton, TX Region II - CAD San Juan, PR Region IX - PAO Ft. Shafter, HI

15. FEMA Maritime Assets Requirement • Roll on Roll Off “Ro-Ro” Vessels • Container Carriers • Breakbulk • Multipurpose Vessels • Reefer Vessels • Tanker • Dry Bulk Cargo Barges • Berthing Vessels

16. Hurricanes Irma and Maria Commercial Maritime Carriers Trailer Bridge Foss Trailer Bridge Foss Crowley Seacor Tote Maritime Crowley

17. Hurricane Maria Ferry & Intra-Island Services Bahamas Express Norma H

18. Hurricane Maria Ferry & Intra-Island Services

19. Cargo Preference and Jones Act Laws International Trade • The Cargo Preference Act of 1904 - Requires that 100 percent of Department of Defense cargoes be shipped in U.S.-flag vessels, if available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States. (10 U.S.C. § 2631)   • The Cargo Preference Act of 1954 -Requires that at least 50 percent of non-military government-impelled cargoes must be shipped in U.S.-flag vessels, if available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States. (46 U.S.C. § 55305)  • Public Resolution 17 (EXIM Bank cargoes) - Requires that 100 percent of cargoes moving as a result of Government loans or credit guarantees must be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. (46 U.S.C. § 55304)

20. Cargo Preference and Jones Act Laws Domestic Trade The Jones Act • The Jones Act provides that merchandise transported by water between U.S. points must travel in U.S.-built, U.S.-citizen owned vessels that are U.S-documented by the U.S. Coast Guard, thereby requiring a U.S. crew. [46 U.S.C. § 55102; 19 CFR 4.80 and 4.80(b)]. • Another law requires essentially the same standards for the transport of passengers between U.S. points (46 U.S.C. § 55103) • There are other laws related to the coastwise trade as well. Collectively, they are considered the “Jones Act” or “cabotage” laws. Common U.S. cabotage laws apply to: towing, salvage and dredging

21. How to Become a FEMA Carrier • www.fema.gov/transportation-programs Requirements for Participation • Signed FEMA TSP Agreement • Signed FEMA Certification Statement • Minimum $300,000 cargo insurance coverage • Active registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) • Freight Broker ID Statement (Brokers Only) • SCAC Assignment Letter (Brokers Only) • For more information: FEMA-Transportation-Programs@fema.dhs.gov