PREPAREDNESS EXERCISES
Exercises foster knowledge and proficiency by providing a low risk, cost effective environment in which to validate plans, policies, and procedures. Exercises also expose gaps in training, capabilities, and resources, as well as best practices and areas for improvements. Consequently, city staff planned and presented two significant exercises in anticipation of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
These exercises were designed to: Foster unity of effort across city departments Enhance knowledge among participants Build teamwork Cultivate proficiency with disaster response and recovery operations Evolve existing emergency response plans and capabilities.
The city’s preparedness exercises were successful primarily due to the commitment and collaboration exhibited by PFD, PPD, EPW, Pearland Water, Information Technology, Communications, and Parks and Recreation.
STEAR Evacuation Exercise As the only ‘evacuation hub’ for northern Brazoria County, it is imperative that Pearland evaluate and socialize our Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for STEAR evacuation with our state and county partners, as well as adjacent jurisdictions that will evacuate through the Pearland hub (i.e., Manvel, Alvin, Iowa Colony, Brookside Village, Hillcrest Village, and unincorporated Brazoria County.) In FY25, Pearland Office of Emergency Management (OEM) convened a tabletop exercise to examine STEAR evacuation plans and align expectations among all supporting partners and stakeholders.
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