Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2010-11 -Comp Mgt Plan Adoption — reading text

RESOLUTION 2010- 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ( CEMP) FOR THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, DATED MARCH 2010; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. Intent & Authority Section 2. 15. 04, Emergency Management Agency Establishment and Membership, of the City' s Code of Ordinances, establishes the City' s Emergency Management Agency. Section 2. 15. 05, Rules and Regulations Generally, of the Code of Ordinances, authorizes the Emergency Management Agency to promulgate such rules and regulations as necessary to carry out the general emergency management program for the residents of the City. Those rules and regulations are subject to approval by the City Council. Section 2. Adoption of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Therefore, the City Council hereby adopts and approves the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, dated March 2010 which is attached to this resolution and incorporated by reference. Section 3. Effective Date This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council. Adopted on:~ I) , 2010 Mike Anderson, Mayor Approved for form and legal sufficiency. Jo f }</} h a< Toni L. Craig, City Attorn DISPOSITION r-:;;. Comprehensive Emergency . Management Plan ( CEMP) For City of Fort Walton Beach March, 2010 48-  STi\' TEMENT OF CONSISTENCY STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY WITH STATE OF ~ FLOIUDA AND OKALOOSA COUNTY. COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEl\1ENT PLANS Florida Statutes Chapter 252 authorizes and locally constituted encourages each to lTIuJ1:i.cpality establish an elTIergency management program. Municipal Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans are the Municipal counterparts of the State Plan and must be consistent with and subject to the applicable County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan ( CEMP). The City of Fort Walton Beach has adopted the Okaloosa County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan by reference. The Okaloosa County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan provides the general emergency management structure and guidance under which the City of Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was formulated. The City CEMP, while intended to be consistent with and coordinated vi'ith the County CEMP is strategic to the particular needs of its citizens and organization of its government. In those situations which are not specifically addressed or modified by the City CEMP, or those situations where the City does not have the resources or organization required, the County CEMP provides the direction for the City. 49-  Chapter 1 Acknowledgments The assistance and coordination of many dedicated city employees, the watchful management oversight of all. city Departments and Organizations, and the dedicated efforts of the City staff, have seen this project to fruition. It has been developed with coordination of. mutual aid. organizations, non- profit organizations, state agencies, federal agencies, business organizations, and other concerned community organizations, all of whom have a vested interest in their community. . Special thanks must go to: The community organizations who agreed to participate with the city in this emergency plan. Copies of this plan are being distributed, courtesy of the City of Fort Walton Beach, to all participants in the plan and will be made available for review at the city library internet, and intranet. Copies of this publication may be obtained from the City of Fort Walton Beach Fire Department 5 N.E.Hollywood Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Telephone ( 850) 833- 9565 / Fax ( 850) 833- 9685 50-  Chapter 2 Table of Contents Chapter 01 : Acknowledgements Chapter 02: Table of Contents Chapter 03: How to use this docura. ent Chapter 04: Introduction Chapter 05: Situation Chapter 06: Concept of Operations Chapter 07: Responsibilities Chapter 08: Financial Management Chapter 09: Attachments ( Glossary) Chapter 10: Support Matrix Chapter 11: Mitigation Chapter 12: Preparedness. Chapter 13: Response Functio.ns Chapter. 14: ESF 1 Transportation Chapter 15: ESF 2 Communications Chapter 16: ESF 3 Public Works and Damage Assessment Chapter 17: ESF 4 Firefighting Chapter 18: ESF 5 Information and Planning Chapter 19: ESF 6 Mass Care Chapter 20: ESF 7 Resource Support Chapter 21 : ESF 8 Health and Medical 51-  Table of Contents ( Continued) Chapter 22: ESF 9 Search and Rescue Chapter 23: ESF 10 Hazardous Materials Chapter 24: ESF 11 Water and Food Distribution Chapter 25: ESF 12 Energy Chapter 26: ESF 13 Military Support Chapter 27: ESF 14 Public Information Chapter 28: ESF 15 Human Resources and Donations Chapter 29: ESP 16 Law Enforcement and Security Chapter 30: ESF 17 AnImal Services Chapter 31 : Recovery Chapter 32: Evacuation Guide Chapter 33 Departmental Initial Response Tactical Guidance & Policy 52-  Chapter 3 How to use this document Note: This is a strategic plan, organized by " emergency functions." The " Basic Plan" section provides a general overview and summary of the purpose, responsibilities, and operational concepts. The schedules of ESFs are functions that may be activated and perfonned during emergencies and disasters. While the concept of operations should always remain the same, the functions activated will be dependent on the emergency / disaster type and scope. Each ESF format follows, for ease of use, the state / county format. 1. Read the Basic Plan. Take note of your department'~ / agencies' general responsibilities contained within the Basic Plan. 2. Look at the " Primary/ Support Matrix" appended to the Basic Plan, Chapter 10. Find the name of your agency / organization. Note which ESF(s) your. department / agency appears in. . Within each ESF that your agency is a part of, you will find additional specific responsibilities. 3. Your department / agency must develop and maintain "Policies, Guidelines, Instructions ( PGIs)" in such detail as necessary that will result in successful activatiQn and completion of your responsibilities as stated. Refer to Chapter 7 of the Basic Plan for additional information and guidance. Helpful Hint: Make a list of your general responsibilities ( found in Chapter 7 of the Basic Plan) and specific responsibilities ( found in each ESF that your department / agency is involved with). This responsibilities listing is the basis for intemal, tactical PGIs and persomlel action guides. 4. Each ESF contains a " cover page summary." This summary lists the departments / agencies / organizations providing primary and secondary support to this function. The c~unty, state, and federal agencies, which would provide additional assistance, if requested, are also shown. 53-  Chapter 4 BASIC PLAN I. INTRODUCTION. T4is plan provides: Guidance in mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters threatening life or property within the City of Fort Walton Beach. A framework. that will guide organizational behavior ( response) during . emergency (ies) or disaster(s). A framework of interagency and community-wide cooperation to enhance disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Each Department and participating Agency is to become familiar with this plan to insure efficient and effective execution of emergency responsibilities. Each Department and participating Agency must develop and maintain Standard Operating Guidelines (SaGs) ~By being prepared we can better serve the citizens of Fort Walton Beach. This is a strategic document that will continue to be evaluated, updated, and refined to meet our changing needs. City Departments have contributed to this plan. The Deputy Director of Emergency Management ( Fire Chief) will continue to coordinate input and updates to this plan and to work with Departments and Agencies in the continuing emergency planning process. A. PURPOSE ( MISSION). 1. To provide for an orderly means to prevent or minimize ( mitigation strategies),prepare for, respond to and from emergencies or recover disasters that threaten life, property, and the environment within Fort Walton Beach city boundaries by: Identifying major natural and man-made hazards threats to life, property and/ or the environment that are known or thought to exist. Assigning emergency management responsibilities and tasks. Describing predetermined actions ( responsibilities, tasks) to be taken by city agencies and other cooperating organizations and institutions to eliminate or mitigate the effects of these threats and to respond effectively and recover from an emergency or disaster. Providing for effective assignment and utilization of city employees. 54-  Documenting the current..capabilities and existing resources of city agencies and other cooperating organizations and institutions which must be maintained to enable accomplishment of those predetermined actions. Providing for the continuity of city government during and after an emergency or disaster. Enhance cooperation ( mutual aid agreements and memorandums of understanding) and coordination with cooperating communIty agencies, neighboring juIisdictions, and county, state; and federal agencies. Providing for a city emergency planning team comprised of representatives from all departments as identified and utilized through this plan development for: Continuing review and revision of the plan; Exercise planning . and evaluation; Reviewing and offering recommendations on Fort Walton Beach emergency