Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 01-11 - Adopt Comp Emergency Plan — reading text

Emergency Management State of Florida i February 26, 2001 Chief Phillip Green City of Fort Walton Beach 5 Hollywood Blvd. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 Subject: Review of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Dear Chief Green: I have reviewed your Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan in accordance with the Florida Statutes and have found it to be consistent with County, State and Federal guidelines and emergency plans. Sincerely, George S. Colli Emergency Manager Courthouse Courthouse Annex 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd.. Suite 100 101 E. James Lee Blvd. · Crestview. FL 32536 1250 N. Eglin Pkwy. . Shalimar. FL 32579 Fort Walton Beach. FL 32547 850) 689- 5030 · FAX: 689- 5059 850) 651- 7100 850) 651- 7105. FAX: 651- 7142 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan ( CEMP) For City of Fort Walton Beach May, 2000  STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY WITH STATE OF FLORIDA AND OKALOOSA COUNTY COMPREHENSWE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS Florida Statutes Chapter 252 authorizes and locally constituted encourages each municipality to establish an emergency 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 with 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  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 and federal agencies, business organizations and other concerned community organizations, all of which have a personal stake in their community. Special thanks must go to: Art Renfro, Battalion Chief, Palm Bay Fire Department Brevard County, Division of Emergency Management, Robert Lay (Director) and his staff for his support, guidance and the introduction to the Cocoa Beach 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. Copies of this publication may be obtained rrom 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- 9563 1- 1  Chapter 2 Table of Contents Chapter 01: Acknowledgements Chapter 02: Table of Contents Chapter 03: How to use this document 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 Functions Chapter 14: ESF 1 Transportation Chapter 15: ESF 2 Communications Chapter 16: ESF 3 Utilities 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 2- 1  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: ESF 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 2- 2  Chapter 3 How to use this docum ent Note: This is ageneric, 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 Emergency Support Functions ( ESF) are functions that may be activated and performed 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' s / agencies' general responsibilities contained within the Basic Plan. 2. Look at the Primary/ Support Matrix contained in 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, Procedures, Instructions ( PPls)" in such detail as necessary that will result in successful activation 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 responsibility listing is the basis for internal, tactical PPls and personnel 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 county, state, and federal agencies, which would provide additional assistance if requested, are also shown. 3- 1  Chapter 4 INTRODUCTION This plan provides: Guidance in mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering trom emergencies and disasters threatening life or property within the City of Fort Walton Beach. A tramework that will guide organizational behavior ( response) during emergency ies) or disaster( s). A tramework of interagency and community- wide cooperation to enhance disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Each Department and Agency should 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 Procedures ( SOPs). 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 Fire Department 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 recover trom emergencies or disasters that threaten life, property, and the environment within the City of Fort Walton Beach 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 trom an emergency or disaster. Providing for effective assignment and utilization of city employees. 4- 1  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 jurisdictions, 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 management initiatives. 2. To provide guidance for: Mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery policy and procedures. Disaster and emergency responsibilities. Training and public education activities. B. SCOPE 1. This plan is " operations and task" oriented, and addresses: Coordinated regional and interregional evacuation, shelter, and post- disaster response and recovery; Rapid deployment and pre- deployment of resources; Communications and warning systems; Annual exercises to determine the ability to respond to emergencies; Clearly defined responsibilities for city departments through an Emergency Support Function ( ESF) approach to planning and operations. 2. This plan describes the basic strategies, assumptions and mechanisms through which the city will mobilize resources and conduct activities to guide and support local emergency management efforts through response and recovery. To facilitate effective intergovernmental operations, this plan adopts a functional approach that functional needs groups the type of assistance to be provided under ESFs to address at the state, county, and city level.