TE G-001 - ANNEX V SWEAP ALL HAZARD OPORD 2020.docx

(U) References: Refer to Base Order

1. (U) Situation. Severe weather situation may occur which requires Fort Gordon and the Gillem Enclave to take preventative measures to preclude injury to personnel or damage to installation property, facilities or equipment. During periods of severe weather, which may cause heavy damage to the installation (i.e., tornado, ice storms, severe heat or high winds), the Fort Gordon Installation Operations Center (IOC) will provide initial tracking and warning.

1.A. (U) Enemy Forces. Enemy forces include, but are not limited to, tornadoes, lightning, flooding, and snow / ice incidents that may immediately threaten the lives, safety, operational missions, and property of military and civilian personnel on Fort Gordon and in the surrounding community.

1.B. (U) Friendly Forces.

1.B.1. (U) Fort Gordon surrounding communities: Augusta, Hephzibah, Grovetown and Blythe; and the counties of Richmond, Columbia, Burke, and McDuffie.

1.B.2. (U) Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Installation Management Command (IMCOM), and US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).

1.C. (U) Assumptions.

1.C.1. (U) Endanger personnel and/or facilities.

1.C.2. (U) Cause critical damage to or disrupt utilities.

1.C.3. (U) Create hazardous driving conditions.

1.C.4. (U) Cause training to be modified or cancelled.

1.C.5. (U) Disrupt installation support functions.

2. (U) Mission. Fort Gordon and the Gillem Enclave will take precautionary measures to minimize the effect of a severe weather incident while continuing to accomplishment the installation’s mission and protect personnel, property, and equipment. We consider this mission to be successful when the installation successfully prepares, responds, recovers, and conducts operations to facilitate mission accomplishment.

3. (U) Execution.

3.A. (U) Concept of Operations.

3.A.1. (U) Fort Gordon and Gillem Enclave conducts operations to minimize effects of severe weather on the installation's mission and to protect the command. Priority is given to those actions that will prevent injuries to personnel, protect government property, and facilitate the early resumption of training and support functions.

3.A.2. (U) The Commanding General may authorize closure of the installation or alter operational hours when weather conditions causes hazardous situations that endanger the safety of personnel, property, or equipment as recommended by the Garrison Commander (GC). Accumulation, or the possibility of the accumulation of ice, sleet, or snow on roadways or weather-related phenomena such as flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and high winds could cause a change in operational status of the installation.

3.A.3. (U) The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) IOC will monitor possible severe weather conditions and brief the Garrison Commander on conditions that may impact operations of the installation. The Garrison Commander will brief the Commanding General and provide guidance to the IOC. The IOC will be the central information collection and dissemination point as well as tasking agency during severe weather. In the event of a potential delay or closure, the IOC will implement the following procedures:

3.A.3.A. (U) Receive a severe weather watch or warning for the Fort Gordon Georgia (FGGA) or Gillem Enclave Area.

3.A.3.B. (U) If severity indicates potential for closure, delayed opening or early closing, the Installation Emergency Manager will consult with Richmond and Columbia County Emergency Managers (EM) for incidents in or around the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and the Forest Park EM for incidents in the Atlanta and Clayton County areas to determine actions being taken or considered from those municipalities.

3.A.3.C. (U) The IOC will advise the Garrison Commander, Deputy Garrison Commander and Gillem Enclave Coordinator of possible storm effects and local municipal actions.

3.A.3.D. (U) The IOC will coordinate and conduct the decision teleconference in order to brief the Garrison Commander on the situation and gain a recommendation to delay, curtailment or closure of FGGA and/or the Enclave (Annex C: Monitoring and Notification Procedures). After hours teleconferences will occur prior to 0400 hours so that the Garrison and Senior Commanders can decide on delays or closures NLT 0500 hours.

3.A.3.E. (U) The Garrison Commander will take the recommendation to the Senior Mission Commander (SC) for concurrence and provide final decision to the IOC and DPTMS.

3.A.3.F. (U) DPTMS will initiate closing, delay and early dismissal notifications within commands, directorates and higher HQ using Mass Notification Systems (MNS). The Installation Emergency Manager will inform the surrounding EMs with the installation status. The Gillem Enclave Coordinator will make direct notifications to the mission command leaders on the enclave, confirming receipt of the MNS efforts.

3.A.3.G. (U) The Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will implement notification of media outlets supporting the FGGA and Gillem Enclave Areas and monitor social media to ensure accuracy of information.

3.A.3.H. (U) The IOC will NOT delay mass notifications to FGGA or the Enclave for imminent danger threats such as Tornado or Hurricane Warnings.

3.A.4. (U) As directed by the Garrison Commander, the IOC will provide changes to operational status of the installation to the unit/directorate/agencies Liaison Officers (LNOs).

3.A.5. (U) The IOC will inform all Fort Gordon and Gillem Enclave personnel of severe weather watches, warnings, and changes in post operational hours using AtHoc, Public Address (PA) system, and Land Mobile Radios (LMRs).

3.B. (U) Tasks to Subordinate Units.

3.B.1. (U) Major Subordinate Commands/Activities and Tenant Agencies.

3.B.1.A. (U) Disseminate Weather Warnings for their areas of responsibility (AOR) in accordance with Annex G, Sample Weather Advisory Messages.

3.B.1.B. (U) Conduct periodic weather awareness training to include actions to be taken in the event of a tornado, hurricane or thunderstorm.

3.B.1.C. (U) Ensure the severe weather safety procedures are incorporated in their Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).

3.B.1.D. (U) Conduct seasonal severe weather training and first aid education.

3.B.1.E. (U) Coordinate with Public Health Command and Installation Safety Office for hot or cold weather awareness and prevention classes.

3.B.1.F. (U) Ensure Shelter-in-Place (SIP) locations are identified in the units EAP and SIP placards clearly displayed at each location. Each SIP location should have a SIP kit with the minimum items consisting of a plastic barrier, duct tape, flashlight, and chemical lights.

3.B.1.G. (U) Designate key and essential personnel that will be exempt from the delay opening or closing of the installation. Key and essential personnel are to make all reasonable efforts to report to work.

3.B.2. (U) Garrison Commander (GC).

3.B.2.A. (U) Based on recommendation from the decision teleconference, provide recommendation to the Senior Mission Commander as early as possible.

3.B.2.B. (U) DPTMS and PAO to release decision message (Annex G, Sample Weather Advisory Message) to all Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave personnel through AtHoc, LMR, PA, E-mail, telephone, local media (television and radio), and social media.

3.B.2.C. (U) EOC and EM will continuously monitor weather conditions and provide the Garrison Commander with any change in conditions.

3.B.3. (U) Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS).

3.B.3.A. (U) Operations Branch (duty hours).

3.B.3.A.1. (U) Monitor and disseminate severe weather information. Monitor the National Weather Service Doppler Radar in Columbia, SC, and Peachtree City, Georgia, for up-to-date weather forecast and monitor the television Weather Channel for local area weather information. Coordinate with 26th Operational Weather Squadron (OWS), Barksdale AFB, LA (318) 529-2651/2652/2653: DSN 331-2651/2652/2653, concerning lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other mission-related weather issues.

3.B.3.A.2. (U) For Weather Watches, IOC will use telephonic and LMR notification to Fort Gordon DES 911 Center and Desk Sergeant, Range Control Operations Desk, DPTMS Director, and Chief of Plans and Operations (refer to Weather Watch Checklist).

3.B.3.A.3. (U) For Weather Warnings, IOC will initiate and send an AtHoc message using the Weather Advisory template in AtHoc to “ALL USERS”, broadcast weather message and any emergency actions over the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) using IOC ALL channel, and telephonically notify Fort Gordon DES 911 Center and Range Control Operations Desk (refer to Weather Warnings Checklist).

3.B.3.A.4. (U) When directed, disseminate official messaging to directorates, special staff, major subordinate commands, and tenant agencies (Annex G, Sample Weather Advisory Message).

3.B.3.A.5. (U) If weather notification pertains to Gillem Enclave and is received via landline or email from OWS, watch officer will follow-up with the Enclave guard shack to verify receipt of message.

3.B.3.A.6. (U) Immediately notify Garrison Commander, Deputy Garrison Commander, IMCOM- Atlantic Region, TRADOC, and other applicable military channels.

3.B.3.A.7. (U) Conduct partial or full activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as directed.

3.B.3.B. (U) Operations Branch (non-duty hours).

3.B.3.B.1. (U) When directed by the GC, notify the PAO to release appropriate post weather announcement to the news media. Notify the duty officer of each major subordinate commands, directorates, special staff, and Gillem Enclave Security Office (if applicable) of the post weather announcement.

3.B.3.B.2. (U) Be prepared to activate unit and directorate LNOs to the Fort Gordon EOC.

3.B.3.B.3. (U) In the event of weather so severe as to limit EAMC essential personnel from using their privately owned vehicles to reach their duty location, DPTMS/EOC will request transportation assistance from units with tactical four-wheeled vehicles to provide assistance.

3.B.3.B.4. (U) The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Managers will be provided the Senior Mission Commanders base closing, delayed opening or early release decision.

3.B.3.B.5. (U) During periods of extreme heat weather conditions, IOC will broadcast WBGT/heat category advisories to all units/directorates through the AtHoc MNS system and LMRs.

3.B.3.B.6. (U) If weather notification pertains to Gillem Enclave and is received via landline or email from OWS, watch officer will follow-up with the Enclave guard shack to verify receipt of message.

3.C. (U) Emergency Manager.

3.C.1. (U) Attend all National Weather Service (NWS) briefs and provide updated maps, charts, and pertinent information to the DPTMS director, Chief of Plans and Operations, and EOC watch officer. All information will be placed in WebEOC.

3.C.2. (U) Continuously monitor NWS site for real time information.

3.C.3. (U) Provide SITREP to Protection Lead 45 minutes prior to the Battle Update.

3.C.4. (U) Make contact with Richmond and Columbia County EMAs, GEMA, and FEMA if activated.

3.D. (U) Plans Branch.

3.D.1. (U) Provide one plans officer to report to the EOC upon activation.

3.D.2. (U) Coordinate support requests for the Installation Support Detachment (ISD).

3.D.3. (U) Be prepared to provide safe haven and billeting for Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and Logistic Readiness Center (LRC) support personnel.

3.E. (U) Range Division.

3.E.1. (U) Provide the two WebEOC Trained Range Personnel to augment the EOC operations.

3.E.2. (U) Disseminate all watches and warnings to units in training areas and ranges.

3.E.3. (U) Provide damage assessment report for flooding, downed trees, power outage, or any other damage to the EOC.

3.E.4. (U) Provide accountability of all four wheeled drive vehicles and be prepared to provide vehicles in support of Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) or other assistance request.

3.B.4. (U) Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR).

3.B.4.A (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.4.B. (U) Upon receipt of severe weather announcements, recreation services and installation club facilities will continue to operate as normal or as close as possible to regular time. Facilities will close as directed by DFMWR upon approval of the Garrison Commander.

3.B.4.C. (U) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Facilities will continue to operate as normal, unless all children have been picked up prior to normal closing time. CYS personnel will instruct parents to pick up their children as soon as possible.

3.B.4.D. (U) Monitor severe weather closely during all outdoor events and activities. Take appropriate safety and precautionary measures to protect patrons and workers.

3.B.4.E. (U) Notify Pointes West Army Recreation Area and Leitner Lake Recreation Area and other subordinate activities and personnel of severe weather information immediately upon receipt.

3.B.4.F. (U) Army Community Services (ACS) is the primary lead to establishing and operating the Evacuation Reception Center displaced personnel. Primary Evacuation Reception Center location is Alexander Hall, building 29805.

3.B.5. (U) Directorate of Public Works (DPW).

3.B.5.A. (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.5.B. (U) Implement actions to restore and/or repair installation support functions and utilities on an emergency basis.

3.B.5.C. (U) Provide notification to and coordinate support with the base support contractor at both Fort Gordon and the Gillem Enclave.

3.B.5.D. (U) Implement a road clearance/closure priority plan due to ice, sleet, snow, and downed trees and branches in coordination with the IOC and DES IAW ANNEX N.

3.B.6. (U) Logistics Readiness Center (LRC).

3.B.6.A. (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.6.B. (U) Identify all four-wheel drive Government Service Administration (GSA) vehicles dispatched on the installation for possible return and dispatch as emergency vehicles. Vehicles assigned to emergency agencies will be utilized on an as available basis.

3.B.6.C. (U) Direct priority maintenance to patient transfer vehicles, fire, rescue, recovery vehicles, and law enforcement vehicles.

3.B.6.D. (U) Notify Installation Transportation Officer (ITO) if the Fort Gordon Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) is to be closed because of severe weather conditions.

3.B.6.E. (U) Provide emergency bus service, if directed by the EOC with approval from the Garrison Commander, to units or activities that are in the field, which require the return of Soldiers to installation facilities for health or safety reasons.

3.B.6.F. (U) Provide current amount of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) and how long they will last based on one, two, and three MREs per day per Soldier.

3.B.6.G. (U) Coordinate safe haven for Dining Facility (DFAC) personnel that will be supporting dining facilities.

3.B.6.H. (U) Provide current amount of fuel by type at Fuel Point and how long it will last based off of daily consumption.

3.B.7. (U) Directorate of Human Resources (DHR).

3.B.7.A. (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.7.B. (U) Provide guidance on accountability for leave for civilian personnel affected by changes in installation operations. Refer to ANNEX S.

3.B.8. (U) USASNEC-GORDON-Network Enterprise Center-Gordon.

3.B.8.A. (U) Establish procedures to ensure continued operations of the Communications Center to include restoring telephone and data service.

3.B.3.B. (U) Establish priority telephone repair service for the Command Group, DDEAMC, EOC, Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), 911 Center lines and trunks, Fire Department (FD), DPW, NSA-Georgia, 56th Signal BN, and the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade (building 20400 and 21710) and the Gillem Enclave units.

3.B.9. (U) Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC).

3.B.9.A. (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.9.B. (U) Implement protective measures to ensure the safety and protection of patients, staff and property for uninterrupted health care services.

3.B.9.C. (U) Implement severe weather response within DDEAMC regarding weather advisories and warnings as follows:

3.B.9.C.1. (U) During duty hours the IOC will notify the EAMC S3 or Operations Officer, who will inform the XO and advise him to notify the Command Group. Based on information received, the Deputy Commander Clinical Services (DCCS) (or the XO in his absence) will determine if a meeting of key personnel (to be determined based on situation) is required.

3.B.9.C.2. (U) After duty hours the IOC will notify the DDEAMC Administrative Officer on Duty (AOD), who will notify the Chief Operations and Training Division or the Contingency Plans Officer. Based on information received, the Chief, Operations and Training Division or Contingency Plans Officer will determine if a meeting of key personnel is required, and/or recommend to the DCCS to implement the Notification and Recall Plan.

3.B.9.D. (U) Contingent upon the severity of the situation, the Commander, DDEAMC or his representative (DCCS), may direct recall of essential personnel and/or activation of the DDEAMC Hospital Command Center (HCC). Other appropriate annexes may be implemented based on an assessment of the emergency and anticipated requirements.

3.B.9.E. (U) Provost Marshal, DDEAMC will coordinate with the Provost Marshal, USASC&FG for additional resources as required ensuring traffic safety and physical security.

3.B.9.F. (U) The DDEAMC HHC, when activated, will exercise overall control and coordination of internal and external DDEAMC actions during emergency operations.

3.B.9.G. (U) DDEAMC HHC will notify the installation IOC when operational.

3.B.9.H. (U) DDEAMC PAO with coordinate with Installation PAO on all press releases.

3.B.10. (U) Public Affairs Office (PAO).

3.B.10.A. (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.10.B. (U) PAO LNO will contact the local news media in Augusta and Atlanta area, during non-duty hours to broadcast the Commander's decision to close or curtail operations (Annex G, Sample Weather Advisory Message). Announcement should be made as soon as possible but ideally NLT 0500.

3.B.10.C. (U) Coordinate with the local news media to make certain that the appropriate official notification is released.

3.B.10.D. (U) Use all forms of social media to disseminate official information and monitor social media to ensure information is accurate.

3.B.10.E. (U) Notify the EOC when appropriate announcements have been provided to the news media.

3.B.10.F. (U) Coordinate with all unit/organization PAOs to ensure clear, concise, and accurate information is being sent out, “One Voice”.

3.B.11. (U) Directorate of Emergency Services (DES).

3.B.11.A. (U) Provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.11.B. (U) Advise the GC and EOC of traffic mobility and road conditions that may affect travel on Ft. Gordon or in and around the Gillem Enclave.

3.B.11.C. (U) Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to obtain information pertaining to road conditions such as sleet, snow, and flooding in Augusta and the Central Savannah River, Forest Park and Atlanta Area leading to the Enclave.

3.B.11.D. (U) Utilize Game Warden assets to assist Range Control in notifying units on ranges and training areas of severe weather watches and warnings.

3.B.11.E. (U) Advise the EOC as early as possible, but NLT 0400 of road conditions both on and off-post during periods of freezing precipitation or heavy snow which might necessitate closure or curtailment of activities at Fort Gordon and/or the Gillem Enclave.

3.B.11.F. (U) In the event closure or curtailment of activities is imminent, in coordination with DPW, recommend to EOC those gates that should remain open for entry to or exit from the installation.

3.B.11.G. (U) Notify EOC of adverse road conditions that require snow/ice removal.

3.B.11.H. (U) Coordinate with DPTMS to emplace barricades to control traffic during periods of severe weather.

3.B.11.I. (U) Establish traffic control points to promote proper spacing of traffic upon receipt of an early release notice of nonessential personnel due to deteriorating road conditions.

3.B.12. (U) Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) will provide an LNO to the EOC upon activation.

3.B.13. (U) Gillem Enclave Manager.

3.B.13.A. (U) Keep the EOC informed of weather conditions in and around the Enclave.

3.B.13.B. (U) Be prepared to participate in a Teleconference with the Garrison Commander and others and to make a recommendation on delays or closures of the Enclave.

3.B.13.C. (U) Keep the EOC informed of any support requirements or damage encountered at the enclave.

3.B.13.D. (U) Follow-up EOC mass notification with telephonic contact to each major unit on the Enclave to ensure weather warning and weather related decisions have been received.

3.B.13.E. (U) Coordinate road and debris removal and facility restoration with the Enclave DPW representative and DPW Director on Fort Gordon.

3.B.14. (U) Coordinating Instructions.

3.B.14.A. (U) This plan is effective for planning upon receipt and for implementation upon issue of appropriate weather warning or advisory.

3.B.14.B. (U) DPTMS is the proponent agent for implementation of this plan.

3.B.14.C. (U) Recommended changes to this plan affecting any post staff/agency will be staffed with affected organizations and final recommendation sent to DPTMS Plans.

3.B.14.D. (U) Directorates, Senior Commanders, and Mission Command elements will provide an LNO to the EOC when activated.

4. (U) Sustainment.

4.A. (U) LRC.

4.A.1. (U) Ration. Emergency food will come from LRC MRE ration.

4.A.2. (U) Supply. LRC will coordinate and provide additional supplies as required.

4.A.3. (U) Maintenance. Transportation & Maintenance Division, LRC, will provide general support of installation emergency requirements. Priorities will be emergency vehicles and communications.

4.B. (U) DPW.

4.B.1. (U) Implement actions to restore and/or repair installation support functions and utilities on an emergency basis.

4.B.2. (U) Provide notification to and coordinate support with the base support contractor at both Fort Gordon and Gillem Enclave.

4.B.3. (U) Implement a road clearance/closure priority plan due to ice, sleet, snow, and downed trees and branches in coordination with the EOC and DES IAW Appendix J.

4.B.4. (U) Implement Power Restoration Plan for interruption of power (power failure) in coordination with the EOC and DES IAW Appendix J.

5. (U) Command and Signal.

5.A. (U) Signal.

5.A.1. (U) Land mobile radios will operate on currently assigned talk groups. A limited number of radios is maintained at the EOC and distributed as needed and as available.

5.A.2. (U) All MSCs, Directorates, and tenant organizations will ensure that their trunked radios are programmed with the EOC talk group.

5.A.3. (U) AtHoc, Giant Voice, LMR, and PA system will disseminate immediate mass notification messages.

5.B. (U) Command, Refer to Annex C of Base Order.

ACKNOWLEDGE:

OFFICIAL:

Thomas I. Fitzpatrick Director, DPTMS

APPENDIXES:

APPENDIX 1 - Monitoring and Notification Procedures APPENDIX 2 - Watches and Warnings APPENDIX 3 - Emergency Agencies Telephone Numbers APPENDIX 4 - Sample Weather Advisory Messages APPENDIX 5 - Installation Communications Plan (Signal) APPENDIX 6 - High Temperature Measures APPENDIX 7 - High Temperature Quick Reference APPENDIX 8 - Cold Weather Information APPENDIX 9 - Thunderstorm and Lightning Safety Guide APPENDIX 10 - Directorate of Public Works (DPW) TAB A - DPW Staff Notification & Coordination

APPENDIX 11- Logistic Readiness Center (LRC) TAB A - LRC Staff Notification & Coordination TAB B - Supply and Food Service APPENDIX 12 - Public Affairs Office APPENDIX 13 - Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

APPENDIX 14 - U.S. Army Signal Network Enterprise Center

- Fort Gordon (USASNEC-Gordon) APPENDIX 15 - Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) Early Release of Civilian Personnel APPENDIX 16 - Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) APPENDIX 17 - Definitions APPENDIX 18 - Acronyms

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

ANNEX V (SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN) TO FORT GORDON ALL HAZARDS OPERATION OPORD 19-195

1. (U) Situation. This appendix provides guidance for monitoring and notification of organizations and staff agencies of severe weather information, watches or warnings.

2. (U) Mission. To efficiently monitor multiple weather sources and accurately send out potential or actual emergency weather messages in a timely manner.

3. (U) Execution.

3.A. (U) Tasks to Supporting Directorates and Units.

3.A.1. (U) Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS).

3.A.1.A. (U) Initiate the installation-wide mass notification process; periodically test and exercise the notification process to ensure viability.

3.A.1.B. (U) Establish emergency notification rosters of all appropriate agencies and maintain routine contact (i.e. FBI, FEMA, GEMA/HS, Savanah River Site (SRS), county EMAs, and local law enforcement).

3.A.1.C. (U) Ensure local, state, and Federal agencies are notified when an incident occurs and the EOC is activated

3.A.1.D. (U) IOC watch officers will continuously monitor weather conditions during duty/non-duty hours.

3.A.1.E. (U) IOC watch officers will provide notification of severe weather to organization and staff as follows:

3.A.1.E.1. (U) Brief the GC of potentially hazardous weather situations.

3.A.1.E.2. (U) Brief the Director, DPTMS and Operations Officer.

3.A.1.E.3. (U) Initiate the severe weather situation via the AtHoc MWNS to notify installation organizations. (Refer to Annex G of Base Order).

3.A.1.E.4. (U) IOC will contact key leadership and coordinate Fort Gordon Severe Weather Decision Teleconference (below).

3.A.1.E.5. (U) IOC notifies the following via landline:

3.A.1.E.5.A. (U) Chief, Plans and OPS Branch PAIO (706) 791-2080

3.A.1.E.5.B (U) MP Desk (706) 791-2681/4380

3.A.1.E.5.C. (U) Fire Department (706) 791-4141

3.A.1.E.5.D. (U) Deputy Garrison Commander (706) 791-6300

3.A.1.E.5.E. (U) PAO Duty Hours (706) 791-6011/4306

3.A.1.E.5.F. (U) Range Control (706) 791-5005/5008

3.A.1.E.5.G. (U) DPW (706) 791-3225

3.A.1.E.5.H. (U) DFMWR (706) 791-4140/2012

3.A.1.E.5.I. (U) LRC (706) 791-2645/9511

3.A.1.E.5.J. (U) AAFES (706) 793-7171 ext. 201/203

3.A.1.E.5.K. (U) Commissary (706) 791-3718 ext. 3314/3313/3320

3.A.1.E.5.L. (U) SGS (706) 791-2114

3.A.1.E.5.M. (U) USASNEC-GORDON (706) 791-6475 or (706) 787-3873

3.A.1.E.5.N. (U) Gillem Enclave Manager (404) 469-3567

3.A.1.E.5.O. (U) Gillem Enclave Security Office (404) 469-7900

Updated September 15, 2020

APPENDIX 1 (MONITORING AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES) TO ANNEX V (SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN) TO FORT GORDON ALL HAZARDS OPERATION OPORD 119-195

1. (U) Situation. During a potential severe weather incident, the NWS will broadcast severe weather watches and warnings. Personnel on Fort Gordon need to clearly understand the difference between a watch and a warning.

1.A. (U) Watches - Conditions are favorable for the specified condition, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes. Personnel in the watch areas should be alert to weather conditions around them and prepare to take precautionary measures for protection of personnel, property, and equipment.

1.B. (U) Warnings - Severe weather conditions are imminent/expected to occur in the warning area. A tornado being spotted in the area will result in a tornado warning versus a tornado watch. Warnings will usually be made only a short period of time before the severe weather is expected to occur. Upon notification of weather warnings personnel should monitor weather and take protective action.

2. (U) Execution.

2.A. (U) Criteria for issuing weather warnings.

2.A.1. (U) The NWS initiates a Weather Warning when weather information indicates a threat to the safety of personnel and property in the local area surrounding Fort Gordon. Weather conditions that may be cause for a Weather Warning include:

2.A.1.A. (U) Cold - 32 Degrees F and below.

2.A.1.B. (U) Hail (Sleet) -Any size in Fort Gordon Area.

2.A.1.C. (U) Freezing Rain – Any freezing rain in Fort Gordon Area.

2.A.1.D. (U) Snow- Any accumulation.

2.A.1.E. (U) Lightning – Lightning within 10 nautical miles.

2.A.2. (U) The Fort Gordon/Augusta area is not normally subjected to heavy snow conditions. However, there are times when snow, freezing rain and sleet combine to create hazardous conditions which have an impact on normal operations. There is normally prior warning of potentially damaging weather and there may be time to adequately prepare. Safety of personnel and equipment will take first priority.

2.A.3. (U) The EOC will issue weather warnings by using multiple forms of Mass Notification on Fort Gordon to include AtHoc, PA system, LMR, and direct phone calls once notified of the following weather conditions:

2.A.3.A. (U) Severe thunderstorms: Maximum wind gusts 50 knots (approximately 55 MPH) or greater and/or hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.

2.A.3.B. (U) Moderate thunderstorms: Maximum wind gusts greater than 35 knots (approximately 40 MPH) but less than 50 knots (approximately 55 MPH) and/or hail 1/2 inch or greater but less than 3/4 inch in diameter.

2.A.3.C. (U) Heavy rain: Two (2) inches or more usually in 12 hours.

2.A.3.D. (U) Freezing precipitation (snow/sleet/ice): Two inches or more usually in 12 hours with possibility of accumulation on roadways.

2.B. (U) Tornadoes.

2.B.1. (U) Tornadoes occur frequently in Georgia, generally traveling from southwest to northeast. They occur most frequently in the spring and early summer. There may be little to no advance warning and tornadoes are extremely unpredictable. Preparations must be taken immediately and there must be no delay in the execution of notification procedures. It is especially critical that Fort Gordon youth and day care centers be alerted at once.

2.B.2. (U) The NWS initiates a Tornado Watch or Tornado Warning based upon projected weather conditions or if a tornado has been sighted. Any tornado represents a threat to the safety of personnel and property on Fort Gordon or Gillem Enclave.

2.B.2.A. (U) Tornado Watch. The NWS has determined that projected weather conditions are favorable to the formation of tornadoes. In addition, severe thunderstorms are predicted to pass through an area under a Tornado Watch. The NWS has the capability to predict when the thunderstorms will pass through the Richmond / Columbia County area of the CSRA and Clayton, Fulton, Henry, and DeKalb counties impacting the Enclave, which allows for lead time for moving Soldiers in from the field and completion of other preparatory actions. Upon receiving an NWS Tornado Watch, the IOC will notify all identified organizations via LMR and direct phone calls.

2.B.2.B. (U) Tornado Warning. The NWS projects that tornado formation is imminent or a tornado was sighted in the Columbia or Peachtree City NWS areas. Upon receiving an NWS Tornado Warning, the IOC will send out the tornado warning on all available MNS.

2.B.3. (U) Responsibilities.

2.B.3.A. (U) DPTMS. IOC: Receive Watch and Warning. Immediately initiate watch and warning procedures.

2.B.3.B. (U) DPTMS-Range Control: Inform all units in training areas and ranges.

2.B.3.C. (U) SGS. Immediately notify command group.

2.B.3.D. (U) DFMWR: Notify all DFMWR external activities and programs.

2.B.3.E. (U) All units comply with instructions contained in appendix 1.

B.4. (U) Specific precautions that units/directorates will take include:

2.B.4.A. (U) During a Tornado Watch. Tornado watches can change to tornado warning very quickly. Continue with normal activities, identify the closest “Shelter-in-Place” location, keep all personnel informed, and be prepared to take appropriate actions if it changes to a tornado warning.

2.B.4.B. (U) During a Tornado Warning.

2.B.4.B.1. (U) IOC staff are authorized to activate the tornado warning message on the Mass Notification Systems (AtHoc, Giant Voice, PA system, LMRs, and direct phone calls) when circumstances dictate.

2.B.4.B.2. (U) Suspend normal activity and minimize outdoor movement.

2.B.4.B.3. (U) Continue to monitor weather reports from all available sources.

2.B.4.B.4. (U) Units in the field disperse troops. If there is no time to move or find suitable shelter, lie flat in a ditch or depression. Avoid large trees, metal poles and other electrical conductors.

2.B.4.B.5. (U) Individuals in buildings will go immediately to an interior room or hallway on the lowest level of the structure or in a room with few windows. Keep personnel away from windows and out of large open buildings such as gyms and auditoriums.

2.C. (U) Hurricane. Fort Gordon is about 150 miles off the coast of Savannah, Georgia and would not likely feel the effects of the impact but would get tropical storm, tropical depression, tornados, flooding, and lightning effects.

2.C.1. (U) Definitions of hurricane conditions:

2.C.1.A. (U) HURCON 5. Normal operations. During hurricane season monitor the National Hurricane Center on a daily basis for tropical updates. Update plans, maintain training and exercise emergency communications periodically.

2.C.1.B. (U) HURCON 4. A tropical cyclone has developed which has the potential to impact coastal garrison(s) within 120 hours (D-five to D-three days).

2.C.1.C. (U) HURCON 3. Tropical storm force winds could impact coastal garrison(s) within 72 hours (D-3 to D-2 days).

2.C.1.D. (U) HURCON 2. Tropical storm force winds may impact coastal garrison(s) within 48 hours (D-2 days to D-1 day).

2.C.1.E. (U) HURCON 1. Tropical storm force winds may impact the coastal garrison(s) within 24 hours (D-1 day).

2.C.2. (U) The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. This is used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast from a hurricane landfall.

2.C.2.A. (U) Category One Hurricane. Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr). Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal. No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs.

2.C.2.B. (U) Category Two Hurricane. Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr). Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers.

2.C.2.C. (U) Category Three Hurricane. Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 km/hr). Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may be required.

2.C.2.D. (U) Category Four Hurricane. Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr). Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal. More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows.

2.C.2.E. (U) Category Five Hurricane. Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft. above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.

2.D. (U) Lightning. Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills an average of 49 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. The best prevention for a lightning strike is education and early warning.

2.D.1. (U) Education. Fort Gordon provides lightning awareness as part of the bi-annual Emergency Preparedness / Ready Army campaign which is during the months of May and September. During these months, units and organizations review their EAPs and provide preparedness literature to their personnel.

2.D.2. (U) Fort Gordon has installed the Thor Guard Lightning Detection System that will provide continuous monitoring with a hyperstatic sensor that will detect electrostatic energy within a defined area. The system is set to detect energy within 5 nautical mile radius during normal conditions, but can be set from 1 to 15 nautical mile radius based on the situation.

2.D.2.A. (U) Locations. The warning horns and strobes have been placed at four selected locations; Rice Road near the amphitheater, rear roof of Victory Gym, foul ball post of the 25th street baseball field, and the foul ball post at the 41st baseball field.

2.D.2.B. (U) Activation. When the increase in electrostatic energy reaches a critical level, which indicates the potential of actual lightning, the system will sound one loud horn blast that will last for 15 seconds. Strobe lights located on top of the horns will be activated and remain on while under the alert.

2.D.2.C. (U) Action. Upon hearing the horns and/or seeing the strobes, everyone should seek shelter immediately. Preferred shelters are any permanent building, or if not available, a vehicle would be your alternative choice.

2.D.2.D. (U) All clear. When the electrostatic levels drop to a safe level, which indicates no potential or actual lightning in your area, the system will sound three five second blasts, and the strobes will cease, indicating that it is all clear.

2.E. (U) Wind.

2.E.1. (U) Straight-line wind is a term used to define any thunderstorm wind that is not associated with rotation and is used mainly to differentiate from tornado winds. Most thunderstorm winds that cause damage at the ground are a result of outflow generated by a thunderstorm downdraft. Damaging winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph.

2.E.2. (U) A downburst is a strong downdraft with horizontal dimensions larger than 4 km (2.5 mi) resulting in an outward burst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Downburst winds may begin as a microburst and spread out over a wider area, sometimes producing damage similar to a strong tornado. Although usually associated with thunderstorms, downbursts can occur with showers too weak to produce thunder.

2.E.3. (U) A microburst is a small concentrated downburst that produces an outward burst of damaging winds at the surface. Microbursts are generally small (less than 4km across) and short-lived, lasting only 5-10 minutes, with maximum wind speeds up to 168 mph. A wet microburst is accompanied by heavy precipitation at the surface.

4. (U) Sustainment. Refer to Base OPLAN.

5. (U) Command and Signal. Refer to Base OPLAN.

APPENDIX 2 (WATCHES and WARNINGS) TO ANNEX V (SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN) To FORT GORDON ALL HAZARDS OPERATION OPORD 19-195

Gillem Enclave Security Office (404) 469-7900

National Weather Service, Columbia, SC (803) 822-8135

National Weather Service, Peachtree City (770) 486-1133

Installation Operation Center (IOC) (706) 791-9747/46

Police, Fire Department & Medical Dial 911

Georgia State Patrol (706) 595-2622

Richmond County Sheriff’s Department, Information (706) 821-1000

Richmond County Emergency Management (Duty Hours) (706) 821-1155

Richmond County Emergency Dispatcher (24 hours) (706) 821-1080

Richmond County Board of Education (706) 826-1000

Columbia County Emergency Management (Duty Hours) (706) 868-3303

Columbia Country Central Dispatch (24 hours) (706) 541-2800

Burke County Emergency Management (24 hours) (706) 554-6651

McDuffie County 911 Center (706) 595-2145

Forest Part 911 Center/Fire and Emergency Services (404) 608-2372/2383

Georgia Emergency Management Agency (404) 635-7000

Georgia Deputy Emergency Planning Liaison Officer (770) 633-0625 (EPLO) LTC Josh Bonner

Federal Emergency Management Agency (Region IV) (770) 220-5200

Augusta Regional Airport (Tower) (706) 798-5198

US Army Combat Readiness Center (703) 697-1267/1246

Operations Center for the National Disaster Medical System 1-800-872-6367 (NDMS) DEMORT Region IV

Red Cross, Augusta Chapter (706) 724-8481

Augusta Mayor’s Office (706) 821-1833

SRS Operations Center (803) 725-3333

EM2P Help Desk (AtHoc) (866) 515-0551

Air Life (MEDEVAC) (877) 763-1010

APPENDIX 3 (EMERGENCY AGENCIES TELEPHONE NUMBERS) TO ANNEX V (SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN) To FORT GORDON ALL HAZARDS OPERATION OPORD 19-195

The following notifications will be made by the IOC via AtHoc Notification System

Weather Advisory

THIS IS (name/organization). I HAVE A WEATHER ADVISORY MESSAGE FOR YOU (describe event i.e., lightning is within 5 Nautical Miles (NM) of Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave). I SAY AGAIN, THIS IS A WEATHER ADVISORY. TIME IS NOW (local time).

Weather Warning

THIS IS (name/organization). I HAVE A WEATHER WARNING MESSAGE FOR YOU. (Describe event). TAKE APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES. I SAY AGAIN, THIS IS A WEATHER WARNING. (Describe event). TAKE APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES. TIME IS NOW (local time).

Road Condition Notification Message

This is (Name, rank, duty title). I have a Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave Early Release message for you. Message follows:

Because of hazardous driving conditions, the Post Commander has authorized the phased release of nonessential personnel effective ____(date/time)____. Release of personnel is dependent on the operational needs of your activity. Those released will be granted an excused absence. To reduce the congestion of main exit routes, release about 25% of each activity each 15 minutes. Those who live farthest from Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave should be released first.

Gates open for exit are _________________., Time is now _______date/Time________

Note: Road Conditions: The weather and road conditions have significantly deteriorated during normal duty hours. The Director of Emergency Services (DES) will recommend to the Garrison Commander (GC), to release post personnel early due to road conditions. DPTMS/IOC, when directed by the GC, will disseminate above message.

Liberal Leave Policy

Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave is open for business today; however, a liberal leave policy is in effect. Those personnel who cannot or prefer not to travel during the current conditions should contact their supervisor and request permission to be absent. Classes and field exercises will be held as scheduled. Fort Gordon and Gillem Enclave personnel should continue to listen to the local radio for any changes due to weather developments. (Only gates_______________ are open this morning.).

Essential Personnel

FORT GORDON/GILLEM ENCLAVE IS CLOSED TODAY. Only those personnel who have been designated as essential and those associated with the health, safety, security, or welfare of Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave are required to report for duty. Other personnel are granted excused absence today. Classes and field exercises are canceled. Students should contact their section leaders for schedule changes. (Only Gates ___________________ are open this morning.)

Delayed Post Opening:

Because of poor road conditions, most Fort Gordon/Gillem Enclave activities will open later than usual this morning. Military and civilian personnel who have not been designated as essential, and who have not been told otherwise by their supervisors, should report for work by ____(time)____. This does not include classroom or field exercises. These people will report at their regular time. (Only gate(s) ________________ are open this morning.) Fort Gordon and Gillem Enclave personnel continue to listen for any changes due to weather developments.

APPENDIX 4 (SAMPLE WEATHER ADVISORY MESSAGE) TO ANNEX V (SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN) To FORT GORDON ALL HAZARDS OPERATION OPORD 19-195

1. (U) Situation. See Base Order.

2. (U) Mission. To provide and maintain communication support to units and tenant activities on Fort Gordon and Gillem Enclave in support of the Severe Weather Emergency Action Plan.

3. (U) Execution.

3.A. (U) Scheme of signal support operations.

3.A.1. (U) The Fort Gordon telephone and common-user electronic mail systems are the primary means of information systems support.

3.A.2. (U) Contact the IOC at 791-9747/9748, for critical/important telephone numbers for all Emergency Contact numbers and other agencies pertinent to this plan.

3.A.3. (U) Emergency communications will be utilizing the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System as an alternate means in the event the primary system becomes unavailable. Call signs will be in accordance with Appendix 1, Annex H.

3.B. (U) Specified tasks.

3.B.1. (U) IOC will check and prepare all radio systems for operation. All hand held radios and extra batteries will be fully charged and operational prior to issue.

3.B.2. (U) All radios and chargers issued to FG units and organizations will be returned to the IOC upon termination of the event 3.B.3. (U) IOC will verify land connectivity of Columbia County Sheriff Department, Richmond, Columbia County and Forest Park GA EMA/EOCs.

4. (U) Sustainment. See Base Order.

5. (U) Command and Signal.

5.A. (U) Priority of communication systems:

5.A.1. (U) Telephones (commercial & DSN)

5.B. (U) The telephone system has backup power using 8hour batteries plus backup generator

Cyber CoE

Garrison Command Group

DPTMS/EOC

ISO

DPW

DES Command

PAO

DFMWR

DDEAMC-EMS

Fire Command

LRC

Primary Fire Units

35th MP Det/ IRF

NEC

JFHQ-C

Range Control

RTS Med

DDEAMC

MARDET

513th MI

NIOC-G

35th Sig

CPB

NSA-G

480th ISR

116th MI

JFHQ-C