HI-EMA will host a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Tabletop Exercise (TTX) on February 21, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Identified state partners will be invited to attend. There are five principal TTX exercise objectives:

The principal exercise objectives of the TTX are to test the existing Department/Agency COOP by:

1. Evaluate the primary and backup communications systems required by agencies to perform mission-critical functions within the time frame specified.
2. Review and assess procedures used by agencies to access the alternate facility and establish site operability within the established time frame.
3. Assess the requirements and ability of the agencies to implement Mission Essential Functions at the alternate facility within the established time frame.
4. Discuss procedures to notify and transfer responsibilities of executive leadership to designated successor within the established time frame.
5. Discuss the process for delegation of authority to a pre-designated personnel within the established time frame in order to ensure the orderly and pre-defined transition of leadership responsibilities within the agency.