Preparedness Planning

Within OPEO is the Office of Preparedness Planning (OPP). OPP leads the planning activities required to fulfill HHS responsibilities under ESF #8 of the NRP and HSPD 10. OPP works to integrate mass casualty preparedness activities, through its surge capacity efforts, across local, State and Federal levels consistent with the national Incident Management System (NIMS).

OPP focuses on medical surge capacity and capability as an element of mass casualty preparedness. OPP coordinates and assists with development of training and training standards to prepare agencies to deal with medical response and public health emergencies. OPP works closely with the Office of Disability (OD) to coordinate the unique requirements of person with disabilities into casualty/mass casualty planning. It also represents ASPR at interagency and HSC Policy coordination meetings.