The Emergency Response Improvement Plan was broken up into several categories. Updates for each of the categories include:

Communications

• Completed the integration of E-Notify/Emerge.
• Implemented Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Notification Groups and monthly tests.
• Set up the Return To Duty phone line. 
• Set up a new Go To Meeting conference call system.  
• Upgraded to the web based Federal Signal Commander One software.
• Implemented a Mass Notification Special Operations Group.      
• Performed equipment maintenance and upgrades to the AM 1610 radio equipment.

Logistics and Supplies

• Organized and transferred emergency equipment and supplies to a central storage facility with newly installed storage racks.
• Purchased animal crates, towels, tarps, and hygiene kits.
• Transferred shelter cots, blankets, and bedding materials to central storage facility.
• Picked Up Red Cross shelter cots and located them in the central storage facility.
• Purchased EOC food supplies.    

Volunteers

• Coordinated with the United Way of Greater Baytown for quick volunteer response.
• Re-launched the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.

Fleet and Infrastructure

• Continued the maintenance of High-Water Vehicles.
• Completed High-Water Vehicle training for various personnel.

Emergency Operations Center  

• Received UASI Grant award and have begun to gather detailed specs to implement EOC upgrades, which will include new computers, additional monitors, and an enhanced command conference room.
• Created a Public Information (PIO) Room adjacent to EOC Call Center/Phone Bank for streamlined communications.

City Preparedness

• Taught ICS 300 and 400 (federally approved emergency management courses) and EOC 101 training to city employees.
• Completed an SNS Medical POD Exercise in October.