EMH490 Emergency Planning Project

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The promulgation statement enters the plan "in force." Promulgation is the process that officially announces/declares a plan (or law). It gives the plan official status and gives both the authority and the responsibility to organizations to perform their tasks. It should also mention the responsibilities of tasked organizations with regard to preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures and should commit those organizations to carry out the training, exercises, and plan maintenance needed to support the plan. The promulgation document also allows the chief executives to affirm their support for emergency management. The following is sample language.)

( NAME OF CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL)

( TITLE)

( NAME OF JURISDICTION)

( NAME OF JURISDICTION) EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

PROMULGATION

The primary role of government is to provide for the welfare of its citizens. The welfare and safety of citizens is never more threatened than during disasters. The goal of emergency management is to ensure that mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions exist so that public welfare and safety is preserved.

The ( Name of Jurisdiction) Emergency Operations Plan provides a comprehensive framework for ( Jurisdiction)-wide emergency management. It addresses the roles and responsibilities of government organizations and provides a link to local, State, Federal, and private organizations and resources that may be activated to address disasters and emergencies in ( Name of Jurisdiction).

The ( Name of Jurisdiction) Emergency Operations Plan ensures consistency with current policy guidance and describes the interrelationship with other levels of government. The plan will continue to evolve, responding to lessons learned from the actual disaster and emergency experiences, ongoing planning efforts, training and exercise activities, and Federal guidance.

Therefore, in recognition of the emergency management responsibilities of ( Jurisdiction) government and with the authority vested in me as the Chief Executive Officer of ( Name of Jurisdiction), I hereby promulgate the ( Name of Jurisdiction) Emergency Operations Plan.

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( Title), ( Name of Jurisdiction)

SIGNATURE PAGE

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APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

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The approval and implementation page introduces the plan, outlines its applicability, and indicates that it supersedes all previous plans. It should also include a delegation of authority for specific modifications that can be made to the plan and by whom they can be made without the senior official's signature. It should include a date and must be signed by the senior official(s) such as the governor, Tribal leader(s), mayor, county judge, commissioner. The following is sample language.)

This plan supersedes the ( Name of Jurisdiction) Emergency Operation Plan dated ( Month, Day, Year).

The transfer of management authority for actions during an incident is done through the execution of a written delegation of authority from an agency to the incident commander. This procedure facilitates the transition between incident management levels. The delegation of authority is a part of the briefing package provided to an incoming incident management team. It should contain both the delegation of authority and specific limitations to that authority.

The ( Name of Jurisdiction) Emergency Operations Plan delegates the ( Chief Elected Official) 's authority to specific individuals in the event that he or she is unavailable. The chain of succession in a major emergency or disaster is as follows:

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RECORD OF CHANGES

RECORD OF DISTRIBUTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Please adjust page numbers before you submit each section)

TITLE PAGE_________________________________________________1

PROMULGATION STATEMENT__________________________________2

SIGNATURE PAGE____________________________________________3

APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION_____________________________4

RECORD OF CHANGES________________________________________5

RECORD OF DISTRIBUTION_____________________________________6

PURPOSE, SCOPE, SITUATION OVERVIEW, ASSUMPTIONS__________8

CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COORDINATION

INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND DISSEMINATION

COMMUNICATIONS

ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, AND LOGISTICS

PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES

1. Purpose, Scope, Situation, and Assumptions

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The purpose section should describe the purpose of the plan. The scope section should describe to whom the plan applies. The situation overview should describe the geographic characteristics and hazards. The assumption section should include reasonable statements assumed to be true. The following is sample language.)

It is the purpose of this Plan to define the actions and roles necessary to provide a coordinated response within ( Name of Jurisdiction). This plan provides guidance to agencies within ( Name of Jurisdiction) with a general concept of potential emergency assignments before, during, and following emergency situations. It also provides for the systematic integration of emergency resources when activated and does not replace county or local emergency operations plans or procedures.

This plan applies to all participating departments and agencies of the jurisdictions contained within the geographical boundary of ( Name of Jurisdiction).

Characteristics

Location

( Name of Jurisdiction) includes ( Name of City/County 1) and ( Name of City/County 2).

Geographic

( Name of City/County 1) is the ( fifth) largest ( City/County) in the state. ( Name of City/County 2) lies west of ( Name of City/County 1) and is the gateway to the jurisdiction. A map illustrating the areas covered by the plan is shown as follows.

Demographic

( Name of Jurisdiction) has a population of 950,000 residents as of July 1, 2007. Daytime population in ( Name of Jurisdiction) exceeds 1,020,000 due to large commercial and industrial areas in the southeastern portion of the jurisdiction. The jurisdiction is also a popular base for outdoor adventurists, attracting a large number of tourists each year.

Designated Areas of Interest

Two State parks within the jurisdiction are visited by over 1 million tourists during the months of June, July, August, and September.

Special Events

In mid-August, ( Name of Jurisdiction) hosts the State County Fair for two weeks. The fair is usually attended by 750,000 people.

Economic Base and Infrastructure

( Name of Jurisdiction)' s economy has evolved from its traditional tourism and textile dependence into one of great diversity. Today's commercial and industrial manufacturing base is complemented by solid and growing trade and service sectors. Much tourism activity is centered around ( Capital City/County Seat). This economic diversification has helped create new employment and smooth the impact of cyclical swings. As a result, unemployment rates have been below State and national averages since 1987. Finances have improved with three years of surplus operations and are expected to be further strengthened by solid operating results in 2008.

Hazard Profile

Potential Hazards

( City/County/State) is subjected to the effects of many disasters, varying widely in type and magnitude from local communities to statewide in scope.

Disaster conditions could be a result of a number of natural phenomena such as avalanches, earthquakes, floods, severe thunderstorms, high water, drought, severe winter weather, fires (including urban, grass, and forest fires), epidemics, severe heat, or high winds. Apart from natural disasters, ( City/County/State) is subject to a myriad of other disaster contingencies, such as derailments, aircraft accidents, transportation accidents involving chemicals and other hazardous materials, plant explosions, chemical oil and other hazardous material spills, leaks or pollution problems, dumping of hazardous wastes, building or bridge collapses, utility service interruptions, energy shortages, civil disturbances or riots, terrorism, warfare, applicable criminal acts, or a combination of any of these.

Vulnerability Assessment

( Name of City/County 1)

The vulnerability assessment checklist for ( Name of City/County 1) is shown below.

( Name of City/County 2)

The vulnerability assessment checklist for ( Name of City/County 2) is shown below.

Effective prediction and warning systems have been established that make it possible to anticipate certain disaster situations that may occur throughout the jurisdiction or the general area beyond the jurisdiction's boundaries.

It is assumed that any of the disaster contingencies could individually, or in combination, cause a grave emergency situation within ( Name of Jurisdiction). It is also assumed that these contingencies will vary in scope and intensity, from an area in which the devastation is isolated and limited to one that is wide-ranging and extremely devastated. For this reason, planning efforts are made as general as possible so that great latitude is available in their application, considering they could occur in several locations simultaneously.

Initial actions to mitigate the effects of emergency situations or potential disaster conditions will be conducted as soon as possible by the local government.

Assistance to the affected jurisdictions(s) by response organizations from another jurisdiction(s) is expected to supplement the efforts of the affected jurisdiction(s) in an efficient, effective, and coordinated response when jurisdiction officials determine their own resources to be insufficient.

Federal and State disaster assistance, when provided, will supplement, not substitute for, relief provided by local jurisdictions.

It is the responsibility of officials under this plan to save lives, protect property, relieve human suffering, sustain survivors, repair essential facilities, restore services, and protect the environment.

When a jurisdiction receives a request to assist another jurisdiction, reasonable