The public works agency can ensure that all parties are familiar with the plan through discussion-based and operation-based training and exercises.

The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) provides a national standard for all exercises. It is a capabilities- and performance-based exercise program. For exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation and improvement planning, this program provides standardized policy, methodology, and terminology. In addition to the HSEEP exercise types, training may be conducted such as just-in-time briefings or annual refresher training.

Training and Exercise Types

Discussion-Based

• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tabletop Exercises

Operations-Based

• Drills
• Functional Exercises
• Full-Scale Exercises

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