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T&etop Exercises (TTX) are intended to generate discussion of various <br />issues regarding a hypothetical simulated emergency. They can be used <br />to enhance general awareness, validate plans and procedures, rehearse <br />concepts, and /or assess the types of systems needed to guide the <br />prevention of, protection from, mitigation of, response to, and recovery <br />from a defined Incident. The effectiveness of a TTX is derived from the <br />energetic Involvement of participants and their assessment of <br />recommended revisions to current policies, procedures, and plans; <br />therefore facilitation Is critical to keeping participants focused on <br />exercise objectives. <br />Contractor: Hassett and Willis Associates, LLC <br />Particfpants (H), <br />Facilitation, Hours, <br />Materials, Location, $25,000- $50,000 <br />Reporting /Plans <br />B) Operation -Based Exercises - used to validate plans, policies, agreements, and procedures; clarify roles and responsibilities; and Identify resource gaps. <br />Exercises are characterized by actual reaction to an exercise scenario, such as Initiating communications or mobilizing personnel and resources, (-Note: <br />Estimated casts are example costs only and depict a range that an exercise may fall within. Actual costs can vary and Is dependent on the size, scope, and <br />variables Involved with a particular exercise) <br />Exercise Type <br />Description <br />Variables <br />Range of Cost <br />(Estimated) <br />Preparation, <br />Planning Meetings, <br />A drill is a coordinated, supervised activity usually employed to validate a <br />Participants (it), <br />specific function or capability in a single agency or organization. Drills are <br />Facllltatlon, Hours, <br />commonly used to provide training on new equipment, validate. <br />Materials, Site /Mgt. <br />Drill <br />procedures, or practice and maintain current skills, Foreverydrill, <br />Locations, <br />$30,000 - $75,000 <br />clearly defined plans, procedures, and protocols need to be in place. <br />Reporting /Plans, <br />Personnel need to be familiar with those plans and trained in the <br />Travel & Expenses, <br />processes and procedures to be drilled, <br />Moulage, Media, <br />Volunteer <br />Coordination <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />25H -318 <br />