FUNCTIONAL ANNEX B

EXTERNAL PARTNERS – RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF EXPERTISE

The purpose of Functional Annex B is to illustrate the responsibilities and the areas of expertise of potential key external partners that may assist MSU during an emergency or disaster. External partners may have authorities, expertise, capabilities or resources that may be required to support emergency operations for an emergency that affects MSU.

EXTERNAL PARTNER RESPONSIBILITY/EXPERTISE
  Law Enforcement
City of Bozeman Police Assist MSU PD with law enforcement as back up or to provide capabilities that go beyond what MSU can normally provide – e.g., special weapons and equipment, etc.
Gallatin County -
Sheriff Department
Assist MSU PD with law enforcement as back up or to provide capabilities that go beyond what MSU
can normally provide – e.g., special weapons and equipment, etc.
Montana Highway Patrol Assist MSU PD with law enforcement as back up or to provide capabilities that go beyond what MSU
can normally provide – e.g., special weapons and equipment, etc.
  Local Agencies 
Gallatin County Emergency
Management
Provide assistance in obtaining resources and performing emergency management duties as
requested by MSU
City of Bozeman
Fire Department
Provide primary firefighting response and EMS duties in an emergency as necessary
City of Bozeman - Utilities Restore utilities (water/sewer) and services to campus as necessary
  State Agencies 
Department of Transportation Provide personnel, equipment and/or contracted resources as requested by MSU
Department of Labor & Industry Assist MSU HR with labor issues during an emergency as requested by MSU
Department of Environmental
Quality
Assist MSU SRM with environmental issues as requested by MSU
Fish Wildlife & Parks Department Assist MSU with handling of dangerous or wild animals as requested by MSU
Department of Public Health and
Human Services
Assist MSU with public health and safety issues related to disease outbreaks or pandemics as
requested by MSU
Military Affairs – Disaster &
Emergency Services
Assist MSU with resources and information during an emergency as requested by MSU and assist
MSU with prevention/mitigation planning prior to an emergency
Military Affairs – National Guard Provide personnel resources as requested by MSU during a civil disturbance or major natural or
manmade disaster
Military Affairs – Civil Support
Team
Provide resources to handle CBRNE events as requested by MSU
Department of Natural Resources Assist MSU with land and water issues during an emergency as requested by MSU
Department of Agriculture Provide expertise regarding animal disease outbreaks and transmission
Risk Management & Tort Defense
Division
Assist MSU with insurance and reimbursement processes for recovery
  Federal Agencies 
FEMA Provide resources for emergency response thru Montana DES
Assist with FEMA reimbursement process as necessary
DOJ/FBI Investigate crimes that warrant federal involvement including acts of domestic or international terror
DOJ/BATFE Assist with investigations related to federal laws governing illegal use of firearms, explosives, acts of arson and bombings.
DHS/ICE Assist with investigations related to federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and
immigration issues.
  Voluntary Organizations
Adventist Community Service Assists with donations management
American Red Cross Provides assistance with mass care and shelter operations as necessary
American Radio Relay League Provides assistance with emergency communications
Church of the Brethren Provides shelter assistance
Civil Air Patrol Assists with communication and damage assessment
Gallatin Valley Food Bank Assists with mass feeding, food and water
HOPE – Animal Assisted Crisis
Response (AACR)
Available to provide comfort and encouragement to people whose lives have been affected by crises or disasters as requested by MSU
Humane Society of the United
States
Provides animal search & rescue and animal shelters.
Montana Food Bank Can provide food, water, mass feeding.
Salvation Army Provide family services, youth services, elderly services and disaster services.
Southern Baptist Can provide shelter, kitchen, communication, emotional/spiritual care, laundry
Team Rubicon Provides search & rescue, volunteers, donations management, bulk distribution
The Help Center 2-1-1 A member of the Montana 211 coalition which provides referrals for human services throughout the state.
United Way Spontaneous volunteers
United Methodist Provides assistance with case management and clean up kits
World Review Provides assistance with emotional/spiritual care, repair of homes, mud removal, damage
assessment and layette/birthing kits
  Private Sector
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Assist during incidents that cause injuries or fatalities on campus as requested by MSU
Local Media Coordinate with MSU to disseminate valid information about the emergency or disaster
NorthWestern Energy Assist MSU in restoring utilities to the campus and/or on campus as requested by MSU
Vendors and Contractors Provide assistance according to expertise as requested by MSU