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

(ESF) # 5 Inforrr.a.ation and Planning Fort Walton.Beach( FWB) Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) will: Colled, procG" $ s, diss,t;rhinate essential information. Compile da~l1agy. a~~essnlents. Preserve documentation. Plan for future .emergency operational periods. Primary De artments Res onsibilities/ T asks Infonnation Technology Pre-Emergency: Work with FWB. Elnergency Preparedness Coordinator to: Maintain this Emergency Support Function ( ESF). Participate in drills, exercises. Develop emergency action checklists. In coOrdination and cooperation with Okaloosa County EOC, direct and compel, when, necessary, the timely evacuation of citizens from any stricken or threatened area within the city, for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response or recovery. Order the actiyation. of the City EOC through the Mayor. Insure participation of all necessary city departments. Emergency: Provide for the continuance of effective and orderly governmental control required for emergency operations. Request emergency policy decisions of the Mayor, through the City Manager to issue necessary proclamations and executive orders related to an in- ro gress emergency operation. 137-  When necessitated by localized disaster, authorize the evacuation of sections of the city to protect the lives and propeliy of citizens. Authorize the return of citizens to evacuated areas after the threat 0f .' danger has passed. Execute agreements with the County, State and . Federal Disaster Relief agencies, as required. Provide briefings to the Mayor and City Council during periods of localized disasters. If circumstances dictate, suggest to City Manager to request the Mayor to declare a " State of Emergency" In accordance with the City Code and State Statutes. Emergency Operations Center (EGC): See Infonnation Technology (this section) for tasks. Support Department Responsibilities Okaloosa County See box on Tab page, this section. City Manager Mayor' s Representative. Police and / Fire Department Emergency Operations Center (EOC): Representative. Staffs the ESF # 5 function within the FWB EOC " Plans Section". ( See FWB Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) Manual. ) Incident Infonnation": Maintain EOC supplies, and data displays. ( See FWB Emergency Operations Center ( EO C) Manual.) Establish, maintain EOC me~sage center. Monitor flow of information to/ from EOC and field forces. H Provide situation reports. 138-  Maintain EOC status boards. Maintain documentation. Damage Assessment": COlllpile damage assessment reports with the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Maintain damage map and displays. Incident Planning": Plan for future emergency operational periods. Determine present and future resource needs. Establish, maintain contact with Okaloosa County EOC: Provide situation status and damage information. Receive county, state situation information. City Attorney Provide support as required. Prepare emergency ordinances, resolutions and executive orders. Prepare " Local State of Emergency" Declaration. Provide legal assistance as required to City Departments. City Clerk Provide support as required. Provide for security of City records. Operate the main city switchboard. Provide assistance to Law Department as required.. Emergency Management Coordinator Provide support to Incident Manager. Provide support to City Departments as required. Liaison to City, County, State and Federal agencies. Financial Services Provide support as required. Provide disaster finance, payroll, and accounting. Coordinate reimbursement efforts with County, State and Federal agencies. Assist City departments with impending emergency purchasing procedures and maintaining records. 139-  Fire S ervi ces Provide support as required. If Incident Manager: See Support Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) this' section~'-.' Police Services Provide support as required. If Incident Manager: See Support Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) this section. Public Information Officer Disseminate accurate and timely information to the public. Maintain list of media contacts. Coordinate activities with other city PIO' s. Coordinate activities with " Incident Manager" and City Administration. Compile print documentation of event from all media sources. Engineering Services Provide support as required. If Incident Manager: See City Manager ( this section), Incident Manager, Emergency Operations Center ( EOC). 140-  hclpter 19 F6 PURPOSE This function describes the services that will be made available to disaster victims during and after an emergency, including shelters, available food and