Super Storm Sandy Disaster Preparedness and Resilience 2013 Environmental Affairs Conference

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1 Super Storm Sandy Disaster Preparedness and Resilience 2013 Environmental Affairs Conference Susanne DesRoches, LEED AP Sustainable Design and Climate Adaptation Manager May 15, 2013

2 Port Authority Facility Map Aviation John F. Kennedy International Airport LaGuardia Airport Newark Liberty International Airport Stewart International Airport Teterboro Airport Bridges Bayonne Bridge George Washington Bridge Goethals Bridge Outerbridge Crossing Bus Terminals Port Authority Bus Terminal George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal Journal Square Transportation Center Port Commerce Port Jersey-Port Authority Marine Terminal Brooklyn-Port Authority Marine Terminal Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal Howland Hook Marine Terminal Port Newark Tunnels Holland Tunnel Lincoln Tunnel Rail Journal Square Transportation Center PATH Rail Transit System WTC

3 The Port Authority s Mission Enhance region s competitiveness and prosperity. Provide transportation services that efficiently move people and goods within the region and facilitate access to the nation and the world. Aviation TB&T Ports PATH

4 Preparedness Increasingly Detailed & Focused Weather Reports Activated Agency Emergency Operations Center Business Continuity Plans for each Department Developed Engineering Department Provide Structural Engineering Respond to incident emergencies Staff/Consultants phone numbers/ addresses Permanently Assigned Engineers/Construction Staff at each Facility

5 The Storm Delivers a Knock-out Punch All facilities impacted: NY Aviation CT Ports NJ PATH Tunnels & Bridges World Trade Center

6 The Damage Limited Wind Damage Sustained Winds < 74 mph Flood Damage across most coastal facilities No Major Structural Deficiencies Found Significant Electrical and Architectural Deficiencies

7 Aviation Facilities LaGuardia Airport Pier damaged Flooding at Airfield Kennedy Airport ILS pier deck impacted Newark Airport Bridge wing walls partially washed away

8 Port Commerce Facilities Runaway barge collided with Greenville Yd - transfer bridge Transfer bridge has been demolished Port Newark barge lifted 8 ft. onto Berth 2 Inspection revealed no damage to berth

9 PATH Tunnels and Stations Extensive Flooding of PATH Tunnels, Stations and Substations Significant damage to power traction systems, signals, elevators, escalators, and other electrical devices

10 Bridge and Tunnels Facilities Lincoln Tunnel No Flooding. Remained Open Severe Flooding of the Holland Tunnel

11 Super Storm Sandy - Impacts Fish caught in fence during the storm surge

12 Immediate Resiliency Efforts High-level list of mitigation strategy projects assembled Includes very preliminary cost ranges and durations Emergency Generators, Flood Control, Drainage, Electrical System Short Term Protective Measures Target 3 rd Qtr. Internal Mitigation Team: Office of Emergency Management (lead) Business Departments Finance Engineering Department

13 Resiliency Efforts Next Steps Review to assure all mitigation projects, resulting from the post-storm repairs, are included Investigating latent damage Determine the potential funding sources Perform a cost benefit analysis Prioritize all projects Selection of final list with recommended delivery methods

14 Resiliency Efforts Long Term Development of Resiliency Design Guidelines for: Increased Sea Level Rise and Frequency of Storms Increased Precipitation Increased Frequency of Heat Waves Participation in the New York City Building Resiliency Task Force reviewing building codes for inclusion of resiliency strategies.

15 Thank You!