The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

This was a functional exercise, planned for three hours in a remote set-up of the Catastrophic Medical Operations Center (CMOC), located at City Ambulance in Spring, TX. This was the second part of the Operation Rematch exercise series, following a series of tabletop exercises across the region in part one. Exercise play was limited to functional management activities and specifically excluded the movement or deployment of operational assets.

This functional exercise took place across many locations and levels of play. The bulk of real-time functional activity was carried out in the CMOC. However, regional partners from healthcare facilities, emergency medical services agencies, public health entities, and offices of emergency management contributed to and played in the exercise at their various locations. Exercise play at these venues included functional activities, such as entering patients into patient tracking systems, requesting resources through web-based systems, and communicating status, actions, and conditions through regional web-based systems. There was some limited real-time, live interaction between players at some of these sites and players at the CMOC.

Part one of this exercise series consists of five tabletop exercises, each planned for two hours at each Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) corridor meetings. Exercise play is limited to discussion-based activities concerning how RHPC partners are preparing, or can prepare, for the 2026 World Cup in Houston.

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

Hurricane Beryl was initially a strong Category 5 hurricane that weakened to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall near Matagorda, Texas, and impacting the Southeast Texas Region.

This is a Tabletop exercise planned to occur during Corridors’ monthly meetings. Healthcare systems’ inclement weather and hurricane plans will be discussed, as well as procedures for evacuation and recovery systems. Exercise play is limited to meeting participants.

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

This exercise was a tabletop exercise, conducted over two hours at the SETRAC Conference Center. Exercise play was limited to existing plans, policies, and procedures.

This exercise is a functional exercise, planned for May 23, 2024, at SETRAC, CMOC. Exercise play is limited to CMOC staff on site and participating facilities at their respective locations.

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

December 2023 SETRAC Off the Grid Communications Drill

The purpose of this exercise was to provide participants with an opportunity to evaluate current emergency plans, and capabilities related to a severe weather outbreak. The exercise focused on coordination and continuity of operations.

Special Populations Evac and Shelter in place Exercise After Action Report (AAR)/Improvement Plan (IP)

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

June 2023 SETRAC Off the Grid Communications Drill

This exercise is a functional exercise, planned for 1300-1600 at Houston Transtar, CMOC. Exercise play is limited to CMOC staff on site and participating facilities at their respective locations.

Radiological Response FE AAR

In the months of March and April 2023, the Regional Healthcare Coalition participated in tabletop exercises focused on response to a radiological incident affecting healthcare organizations in Southeast Texas. The After-action Report highlights both the strengths and areas for improvement throughout the region for this type of response.

Radiological Response TTX AAR

This after-action report covers the strengths and areas for improvement identified in the response to the Deer Park Tornado incident at San Jacinto Manor in January 2023.

AAR – Deer Park Tornado

This is a collaborative, hands-on training between the EMTF-6 AMBUS Team and UTMB-Galveston NICU Staff. Evacuation plans will be discussed, and participants will be familiarized with NICU equipment and the procedures required to move and secure NICU isolettes into two versions of AMBUS.

AAR AMBUS-UTMB NICU Evacuation Training 2022

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

December 2022 SETRAC Off the Grid Communications Drill

The 2022 National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Tabletop Exercise was used to validate the NDMS plan in the event of a major incident affecting the healthcare infrastructure outside the Southeast Texas region, which would require a mass evacuation and surge into Southeast Texas.

2022 National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Tabletop Exercise

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

June 2022 SETRAC Off the Grid Communications Drill

This is a tabletop exercise planned to occur during Corridors’ monthly meetings. Healthcare systems’ inclement weather and hurricane plans will be discussed, as well as procedures for evacuation and recovery systems. Exercise play is limited to meeting participants.

Hurricane TTX 2022 AAR

The first phase (Phase I) of the exercise was a tabletop discussion that lasted 2 hours at the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Conference Center, 1111 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. Tabletop discussion focused on the Regional Burn Surge Plan, which includes identifying recommended triage, transport, equipment, and coordination strategies for the mass surge of burn patients after a catastrophic, no-notice burn mass casualty incident (BMCI) in a SETRAC Corridor. The second phase (Phase II), focused on CMOC operations 4 hours from the initial incident when healthcare facilities are taxed, and the coordination of efforts is required.

Burn Surge Tabletop Exercise (TTX) and Functional Exercise (FE) 2022

The purpose of this exercise is to provide the CMOC with an opportunity to evacuate partner hospitals in our northernmost area in TSA-H. The exercise will focus on coordination, continuity of operations, and Medical Surge.

Medical Response Surge Exercise (MRSE) After Action Report, February 5, 2022

At approximately 17:30 PM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, a fire began in LBJ’s Emergency Center after a patient attempted to light a cigarette while connected to a bi-pap oxygen machine, thus starting a fire that spread to the patient’s bed. The fire was quickly extinguished and the patient received immediate treatment. Due to smoke and extinguisher residue remaining and the need for cleanup, the decision was made to transport patients to nearby Ben Taub Hospital and St. Joseph’s Medical Center.

Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Emergency Department Fire, January 26, 2022

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

Off the Grid Communications Drill AAR 12-2021

This is a Tabletop exercise, planned for two hours with the local, state, and federal partners. Exercise play is limited to identified stakeholders who registered for the pre-symposium tabletop exercise.

Pre-Symposium Cyber Tabletop Exercise

The LyondellBasell Chemical Release 2021 affected Southeast Texas, more specifically the employees of the LyondellBasell Chemical Plant in La Port Texas. A total of 42 people required treatment for injuries and two deceased.

LyondellBasell Chemical Release 2021

A pool began to leak chemicals around 3 p.m., causing skin irritation, a burning sensation, and respiratory issues for dozens of visitors. The park was evacuated, and hazmat teams were called in to decontaminate multiple park goers of the chemicals.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Splashtown Chemical Incident 2021

Hurricane Nicholas was a strong Category 1 hurricane that made landfall near Sargent Beach, Texas impacting the Southeast Texas Region.

Hurricane Nicholas

The purpose of this exercise is to socialize and validate the NDMS plan in the event of a major hurricane affecting the upper gulf coast.

NDMS Tabletop Exercise After Action Report (AAR) /Improvement Plan (IP)

The purpose of this drill was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (RHPC) to communicate with partners during a region-wide communications disruption.

Off the Grid Communications Drill AAR 5-2021

The 2021 RHPC CMOC Hurricane Exercise series, named Hurricane Claire was a multiple-agency, multiple-site incidents designed to exercise and assess the capability of the coalition region to respond in a coordinated effort to a region wide Hurricane with cascading effects.

Hurricane Claire TTX AAR 5-2021

This discussion-based exercise is scheduled for 6 hours at the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Conference Center, 1111 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. Exercise discussion is limited to socializing and testing the Regional PEMS Plan, which includes identifying recommended equipment and coordination strategies for the safe evacuation and mass surge of pediatric, neonate and responsible guardian services before, during, and after potential natural disasters and no-notice incidents across the SETRAC/Catastrophic Medical Operation Center (CMOC) 25-county region.

Regional Pediatric Evacuation and Mass Surge (PEMS) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) 2020

This discussion-based exercise is scheduled for 4 hours at the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Conference Center, 1111 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. Exercise discussion is limited to socializing and testing the Regional Burn Surge Plan, which includes identifying recommended triage, transport, equipment, and coordination strategies for the mass surge of burn patients after a catastrophic, no-notice mass casualty incident in the SETRAC 25-county region.

Regional Burn Surge Tabletop Exercise (TTX)

The February Winter Weather 2021 affected the entire state of Texas with snow, and freezing temperatures. Cascading effects included widespread power outages which caused issues with lift stations, pumps, and resulted in boil water notices for all Southeast Texas and most of the State of Texas.

AAR Feb Winter Weather 2021

The purpose of this exercise series was to provide participants with an opportunity to evaluate their plans and capabilities while preparing for an impending Tropical System in the midst of a pandemic.

Hurricane Elsa TTX AAR

Hurricane Laura was a strong Category 4 hurricane that made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana impacting the Southeast Texas Region.

AAR Laura 8-2020

This is a tabletop exercise, planned for three hours with the Regional Health Preparedness Coalition (RHPC). Exercise play is limited to registered participants.

COVID-19 TTX AAR 5-2020

The 2020 RHPC CMOC Exercise series, named Thunderstruck was a multiple-agency, multiple-site incidents designed to exercise and assess the capability of the coalition region to respond in a coordinated effort to a region wide severe weather outbreak.

Operation Thunderstruck TTX AAR 5-2020

The 2019 RHPC CMOC Functional Exercise, named Operation Blindside was a multiple-agency, multiple-site event designed to exercise and assess the capability of the coalition region to respond in a coordinated effort to a region wide coordinated attack. The Exercise provided the opportunity to exercise and evaluate the implementation of doctrine and policies provided in existing plans.

Combined Corridor Table Top Exercise AAR

The Texas Soaker Full Scale Exercise (FSE) was a multiple-agency, region-wide event designed to exercise and assess the capability of the coalition’s Long Term Care and Special Population group to respond in a coordinated effort facing a significant weather event within RHPC.

TSA-H AAR

TSA-Q AAR

TSA-R AAR