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2	Scenarios Partial disruption of water supply Widespread disruption of water supply Partial blackout or disruption to power supply Total blackout island-wide
3	Implications (Partial or Total blackout island wide) Immediate Loss of communication and ability to disseminate information Emergence of safety and security issues Need for alternative power supply Panic and Fear – a chaotic situation. Meeting emergency and medical needs
4	Implications ( Partial or Widespread disruption of Water Supply) Immediate Loss of Water supply Need for alternative water supply Panic and Fear – a chaotic situation. Meeting emergency and medical needs
5	Implications (For total blackout island wide and widespread water supply disruption scenario) Long Term Meeting basic needs Economic impact Sustaining emergency response operation for a prolonged period
6	Principal Considerations The grassroots organisations (GROs) are not the primary response agencies. The GROs will act in support of the Lead Agency. Links with external agencies already established during peacetime. Provision of alternative power supply and supplies during disruption to sustain emergency response operations with relevant agencies.
7	Key Objectives of GROs Provide effective communication channels to disseminate information to the masses to complement the efforts of government authorities. Provide assurance to the public to prevent outbreak of panic among the populace.
8	Concept of Response Operations Centre will be set up to coordinate and support communications efforts Emergency Operations Centre at PA HQ ( PA EOC) Division Operations Centre at Constituency Level (DOC) RC Operations Centre (RCOC)
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11	Phases of Response The response by the GROs & community groups will be carried out in three phases: Preparedness Phase Before incident Response Phase During Incident Recovery Phase After Incident
12	Desired Outcomes
13	Role of GROs & Community Groups (Preparedness Phase)
14	Role of GROs & Community Groups (Preparedness Phase)
15	Role of GROs & Community Groups (Response Phase)
16	Role of GROs & Community Groups (Response Phase)
17	Role of GROs & Community Groups (Recovery Phase)
18	Role of GROs & Community Groups (Recovery Phase)
19	Support Requirements Emergency Kits/Supplies First-aid kits, torchlights, etc Publicity materials / Information from relevant agencies Resources/funding for public education & training Communications equipment Loud hailers, telephones, walkie-talkies, etc
20	"Containers to collect water" Containers to collect water Battery-operated radio with batteries Bottled water Canned food and dried rations
21	"Battery-operated radio with batteries" Battery-operated radio with batteries Alternative lighting source (e.g. candles, torchlights, battery-operated lamps) Matches/Lighters Spare batteries Non-power supply dependent telephone
22	Information Management Public message disseminated by DOC/RCOC to be coordinated through Information Management Team (IMT)/Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Media request for information to be coordinated through IMT/EOC by Media Liaison Representative Information briefing to be conducted by local Adviser, Media Liaison Representative at DOC’s Briefing and Information Centre
23	Discussion