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virginia office of attorney general legal preparedness during emergencies

CRA is an industry leader in homeland security exercises, providing unparalleled support to meet the client's objectives and goals. On October 20, 2008, CRA, Inc. supported the Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of the Attorney General's Annual 'Legal Preparedness During Emergencies' Tabletop Exercise for the third consecutive year.

This event marked the third time that the Office of the Attorney General partnered with...CRA, Inc to
host a tabletop exercise ...
Robert F. McDonnell, Attorney General 2008

I cannot say enough positive things about the professionalism and thoroughness of the work produced by CRA. …
Cathie Hutchins, Assistant Attorney General 2007

Every service you provided was excellent.
The Office of the Attorney General, 2006

CRA's tabletop exercise highlighted legal issues surrounding State agency response and decision-making processes in the event of a state of emergency declared by the Governor during an electoral event. Through the use of dynamic scenarios including the effect of tornados on voters in an electoral area, ice storms, and a rail derailment in the DC metropolitan area, specifc issues of concern were examined in an open and dynamic forum. Some of the issues examined included the authority to declare a State of Emergency in the Governor’s absence, the Governor’s succession, and election law issues. The Declaration of Emergency in Governor's Absence included vignettes which highlighted circumstances, situations, or issues identified during the planning process as having legal significance to State agencies. The intent was to note any gaps in statutory authority for possible legislative resolution, successfully generating active discussion among participants.

The Drill was a huge success.
A tabletop exercise with attorneys and agency leaders is a big challenge. You and your team did a wonderful job. The materials were phenomenal, the participants were comfortable in their surroundings, and you did a great job as facilitator. (2006)

Deputy Attorney General Marla Decker

from letter dated November 7, 2008

Dear Mr. Lemer:

I commend the CRA, Inc. team that facilitated the Office of the Attorney General's Third Annual Table Top Legal Exercise on October 20, 2008 in Richmond, Virginia. This event marked the third time that the Office of the Attorney General partnered with the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and CRA, Inc. to host a table top exercise focusing on the legal issues that state agencies are likely to face when responding to emergency situations.

The CRA, Inc. team...put in many hours of preparation that included attending initial, interim, and final planning conferences in Richmond and Alexandria, as well as closely coordinating with my staff on the development of the Situation Manual and the Legal Questions for discussion. I was most impressed with the professionalism and thoroughness of the work produced by CRA. The materials were presented in a well-organized manner from the Situation Manuals to the power point slide show. Following the exercise, the CRA team was complimented for providing excellent materials and for facilitating the exercise to allow for the open exchange of ideas and viewpoints.

It was my pleasure to work with such a fine team of professionals. Thank you again for the role CRA played in helping my staff identify legal issues that state agencies may face during a disaster.

Very truly yours,

Robert F. McDonnell
Attorney General

CRA, Inc.'s support for the Commonwealth of Virginia Legal Preparedness in Emergencies Exercise included over 100 participants from the foremost agencies and organizations in Viriginia. Some of the agencies and organizations which participated in the Office of the Attorney General's Legal Exercise in 2006, 2007, and 2008 included:
Commonwealth of Virginia's Governor's Office Commonwealth of Virginia's Governor Chief of Staff Commonwealth of Virginia's Governor's Policy Office Commonwealth of Virginia's Governor's Policy Office Commonwealth of Virginia's Lieutenant Governor's Office Commonwealth of Virginia Supreme Court Representatives from the Clerks of the Virginia Senate City of Richmond Attorney’s Office Commonwealth of Virginia, OAG Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of Commonwealth Preparedness (OCP) Commonwealth of Virginia, Office of the Secretary of Public Safety Commonwealth of Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Services Medical College of Virginia Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (WMAA) Richmond Circuit Court Richmond Fire and Emergency Services Richmond Office of Emergency Management Richmond Police Department Richmond Sheriffs Department City of Richmond Attorney's Office Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) Supreme Court of Virginia Virginia State Police	Virginia Department of Health (VDH) including the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Virginia Association of Counties Virginia Capitol Police Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Virginia Department of Corrections Virginia Employment Commission Virginia Department of Education Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Virginia Department of General Services Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Virginia Department of Military Affairs Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Virginia Department of Social Services Virginia Department of Transportation Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Community College System Virginia Employment Commission Virginia Hospital and Health Care Association Virginia Information Technology Agency Virginia Port Authority American Red Cross Library of Virginia State Council of Higher Education for Virginia State Board of Elections State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
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