Virtual Tabletop Exercise COOP

Exercise Date & Location:  

October, 16, 17, & 18, 2018 Virtual Exercise – Multiple Locations

Exercise Length:

4 Hours.  Start time is 12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and end time is 4:00 P.M. EST.

Exercise Description:

This Virtual Tabletop Exercises (VTTX) will simulate a disaster that will disrupt businesses, so that a continuity plan can be put into operation.   Continuity plans are is essential to help identify critical functions and develop preventative measures to continue functions should disruption occur due to natural or man made disasters.

The VTTX involves key personnel discussing simulated scenarios in an informal setting, and can be used to assess plans, policies, training, and procedures.  This VTTX differs from other tabletop exercises in that it will be conducted using Video-Teleconference (VTC) technology (not a web‑based program), and is intended to provide an opportunity for responders across the Nation to simultaneously participate in a hazard-specific facilitated discussion.  Lead facilitation for the exercise will be coordinated by EMI, with local facilitation provided by the participating agency.  This format will allow the common delivery of exercise materials, scenarios, modules, and discussion questions among those participating in the exercise.