Stacy Weller

About Stacy Weller

I serve as the lead emergency response specialist for Amtrak in the southwestern United States. I am the point of contact for internal & external stakeholders for all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, and continuity of operations plans & programs for Amtrak\'s southwest region (AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM, OK, TX, UT). I provide Passenger Train Emergency Response training to first responders. Passenger Train Emergency Response Training, or PTER Training, is a railroad safety course for first responders. I facilitate, coordinate and help design joint trainings between Amtrak and emergency responders. Manages the development and/or maintenance of Amtrak emergency management program to include incident management plans; Leads all hazards drills and exercises to be held with internal and external stakeholders; Performs technical writing functions, requiring knowledge of the various areas of emergency management and of the specialized terminology required. Ensure all drafted plans are in compliance with and meet the standards outlined in applicable company style guides; Designs and develops exercises utilizing the Department of Homeland Security\'s, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) doctrine; Authors planning and exercise materials; Drafts after action reports and improvement plans to inform Amtrak\'s corrective action program; Tracks corrective actions identified by planning and exercises; Provides emergency planning expertise to author existing plans and, as needed, informs review and revision of finalized plans according to maintenance schedule; Manages EM vendors selected to support grant program implementation; Tracks project timelines and workplan for each planning effort utilizing PME and; Serves in a critical position on the Amtrak Incident Response Team.

Experience

1. Regional Program Manager

   Amtrak

   Mar 2013 — Present · CA

   I serve as the lead emergency response specialist for Amtrak in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. I am the P.O.C. for regional internal & external stakeholders for all aspects of Amtrak\'s emergency preparedness, response, & continuity of operations plans & programs for the assigned area.During emergencies: Plans & coordinates emergency response team activities with HQ & senior management.I am responsible for coordinating compliance with requirements of 49 CFR 239.101.During normal operations:Evaluates effects of emerging trends & developments on national & regional emergency management & homeland security programs, & recommends appropriate policy & procedural changes.Coordinates the maintenance of divisional emergency, COOP & Station Action Plans, policies, procedures, relating to response, recovery, evacuation, & continuity of operations within the assigned division.Conducts Amtrak after-action debriefs related to Amtrak incidents & exercises, & assist in the annual review of Passenger Train Emergency Response (PTER) plans as required by 49 CFR Part 239.