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There is no “school solution.” Varying viewpoints, even disagreements,
are expected. This exercise is intended to be a safe, open, stress-free
environment.
Respond based on your knowledge of current plans and capabilities (i.e., you
may use only existing assets) and insights derived from training and experience.
Your organization's positions or policies do not limit you. Make your best deci-
sion, based on the circumstances presented.
Decisions are not precedent-setting and may not always reflect your organiza-
tion's final position on a given issue. This is an opportunity to discuss and pres-
ent multiple options and possible solutions.
Issue identification is not as valuable as suggestions and recommended actions
that could improve response and preparedness efforts. Problem-solving efforts
should be the focus.
Assume there will be cooperation and support from other responders and agencies.
The basis for discussion consists of the scenario narratives, your experience,
your understanding of your organization, your intuition, and other resources
included as part of this material or that you brought with you. There are no
situational injects.
Treat every scenario as if it might affect your area.
Additional Resources
The following additional resources are included as appendices at the end of this
SITMAN:
Appendix 1: Acronyms and Key Definitions
Appendix 2: List of Participants
Appendix 3: Participant Evaluation Form —the form allows for the player
to provide feedback in regards to the exercise and exercise materials
Appendix 4: Supporting Documents and References
s Cenario —n ew m adrid e arThquake
Background Tuesday, April 12, 2011
At 9:00 a.m. (CST) on Tuesday, April 12, a major earthquake along the NMSZ,
outside of Blytheville, Arkansas (35°55 38 N / 89°55 8 W), brings the region to a
shaking stop (Figure 10.5). Local seismologists measure the earthquake at mag-
nitude 6.5 on the Richter scale. Ground shaking occurs for approximately 50 sec-
onds. Shaking from the main shock is the result of a rupture of the southern arm of
the NMSZ at a depth of 6.1 miles below the Earth's surface. The path of the rup-
ture runs from south of Paducah, Kentucky, southwest to Arkansas. Aftershocks of
 
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