Coast Survey Disaster Response in a Pandemic: Operations Overview

This presentation showcases the Coast Survey's response to hurricanes and disaster situations in the year 2020, detailing the challenges faced and the innovative strategies implemented amidst the ongoing pandemic. From virtual tasking and survey planning to on-the-fly reporting and night processing, the Coast Survey team's dedicated efforts in assessment, anticipation, team preparation, deployment, and survey operations are highlighted. The adaptation to COVID-19 restrictions is evident in their approach, emphasizing the importance of remote coordination and operational efficiency.

• Coast Survey
• Disaster Response
• Pandemic Operations
• Hurricane Response
• COVID-19 Adaptation

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1. Disaster Response In a Pandemic Julia Powell Chief, Navigation Services Division December 3, 2020 Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Coast Survey

2. Hurricane Response in 2020 Responded to four Storms this season Hurricane Laura Galveston and Lake Charles Hurricane Sally Pensacola Hurricane Delta Lake Charles Hurricane Zeta Gulfport Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

3. Assessment and Anticipation Office of Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

4. Team Preparation and Deployment Office of Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

5. Tasking and Survey Planning Due to COVID-19 this all had to be done virtually Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

6. Survey Operations Office of Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

7. Survey Operations Office of Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

8. On the Fly Reporting and Night Processing Office of Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

9. Final Products Office of Coast Survey Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

10. Challenges and Lessons Learned Implemented Disaster Response Blanket Travel Authorizations to cover the entire season Implemented COVID-19 testing and increased safety protocols PPE, Social Distancing RV Rentals due to lack of local lodging Additional Processing teams to reduce crew fatigue Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

11. Thank You Office of Coast Survey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration