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

Policy / Executive group, and will implement policy directives, and will have overall management responsibility for the incident. Note: The term '' EOC Incident Manager" is used instead of Incident Commander ( per Incident Command System), to avoid confusion with the " Incident Commanders" in the field. The Fort Walton Beach department head most heavily impacted will normally serve as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Manager. b. City Manager The City Manager directs response actions to save lives and protect property and recommends/ instigates population protective actions. Within the rramework of the Crisis Action Team ( CAT) or Emergency Operations Center ( EOC), all available resources are identified and mobilized as necessary. Tasks are prioritized and resources used within this priority rramework. 6- 9 c. Policy / Executive Group This group is chaired by the City Manager and consists of the Human Resource Director, Police Chief, Emergency Management Director, Finance Director, Public Works Director and other members that the City Manager may designate.This group will develop policy and strategy, provide interface to the media and public, and liaison with state and federal officials as required. The City Manager and his/ her Group will disseminate Policy/Executive policy guidance and direction through the EOC Incident Manager who will be located in the EOC. d. EOC Incident Manager and Staff The EOC Incident Manager reports to the City Manager and the '' Policy / Executive Group," is in charge of the EOC, and is responsible for making decisions necessary to meet the emergency/ disaster to include the management of incident activities, development and implementation of strategic decisions, and approving the ordering and releasing of resources. This element may include such staff as required to perfonn or support the management function, and includes the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Emergency Management DirectorlLiaison Officer, and the EOC Support Manager. The Police Dept., Fire Dept., or the City Manager staffs the EOC Incident Manager function. The " Public Information Officer" will serve on the EOC Incident Manager' s staff, as well as advise the Policy / Executive Group, and is in charge of implementing ESF # 14: Public Information. ( See Annex ill, Response Functions, ESF # 14) The " Emergency Management DirectorlLiaison Officer" will facilitate efficient EOC operations and ' trouble shoot' for the EOC Incident Manager and maintain contact with Okaloosa County ( OC) EOC. As the EOC Liaison Officer," the Emergency Management Director will be the point of contact with other agencies. The " EOC maintains the EOC readiness and Support Manager" provides/ coordinates the EOC administrative and logistical support required during EOC operations. 6- 10 e. EOC Section Chiefs Using the basic premise of an optimum span of control, there normally will be three or four sections: Operations, Plans, Logistics, and AdministrationlFinance. Each of these sections will have branches or units that will generally be functionally oriented. The magnitude and nature of the emergency will dictate the size and functions within this organization. Note: Detailed job descriptions and checklists of tasks are found within the EOC Operations Manual ( published separately), f. EOC Operations Section The EOC Operations Section is responsible for all- tactical command and coordination of incident response assets, The Fire Dept., Police Dept., or Public Works Dept. staffs the Operations Chief position. The Operation Section consists of the following branches: The " Police Operations Branch," staffed by the Police Department who is in charge of implementing ESF # 16: Law Enforcement and Security. ( See Annex III, Response Functions, ESF # 16) The " Fire Operations Branch," staffed by the Fire Department who is in charge of ESF # implementing 4: Fire fighting, ESF # 8: Health and Medical, ESF # 9: Search and Rescue; ESF # 10: Hazardous Materials. 4, 8, 9 and 10) See Annex III, Response Functions, ESFs # The " Public Works Branch," staffed by representatives of Public Works who are in charge of implementing ESF # 1, ESF # 3, and ESF 11. Public Utilities Group consists of a representative from the Department or Public Works Department or both. ( See Annex ill, Response Functions, ESF # 1, ESF # 3 and ESF # 11) g. EOC Plans Section The EOC Plans Section collects, evaluates, disseminates, and documents information about the incident, status of resources and develops the Incident Action Plans. 6- 11  The Plans Chief pOSItion is staffed by the Director of Community Development Services and assisted by either the Fire, Police, or a Public UtilitiesGroup member and is in charge of implementing ESF # 5: Information and Planning. ( See Annex Ill, Response Functions, ESF # 5) The Plans Section consists of the following units: The " Incident Information Unit," staffed by the Fire, Police, or Public Utilities Group, The " Damage Assessment Unit," staffed by the Planning, Zoning, and Building Department. The " Incident Planning Unit," staffed by the Fire, Police, or a member trom the Public Utilities Group. h. EOC Logistics Section The EOC Logistics Section is responsible for providing all support needs to emergency incident sites, and will order all resources, and provide facilities, supplies, and services. The Fire Dept., Police Dept., or Public Works Dept staffs the Logistics Chief position. The Logistics Section consists of the following branches: ESF # 2: Communications. ESF # 6: Mass Care. ESF # 7: Resource Support. ESF # 12: Energy. ESF # 13: Military Support. ESF # 15: Human Resources and Donations. ESF # 17: Animal Services i. EOC Finance Section The EOC Finance Section is responsible for monetary, financial, and related administrative functions. The Finance Department staffs the Finance Section. 6- 12  National Interagency Incident Management System' s ( NIIMS) Incident Command System ( ICS) principles. c. EOC Incident Command ( EOC Incident Manager position) will normally be vested in the department deciding to activate the EOC to support their emergency response activities, unless otherwise specified by the City Manager, who will be notified and briefed by the EOC Incident Manager as soon as possible. In cases of emergency where Florida Statutes place requirements for certifications, such as police or fire emergencies, command will only be given to individual with proper certification. Consistent with the modular an component of National Interagency Incident Management System' s ( NIIMS) Incident Command System ( ICS), the EOC may be activated to coordinate support for an on- scene incident commander, without activating the full Fort Walton Beach emergency organization. d. During the effective period of any declared emergency, the EOC Incident Manager directs and controls all emergency response activities and employs all necessary emergency resources according to the provisions of this plan. e. Continuity of Operations The EOC may be required to operate on a 24- hour basis for the duration of an incident or disaster. During a 24- hour operation, shifts will normally be 12 hours in length. Each position in the EOC must have a total of at least two, preferably three, people designated for manning during 24- hour operations. f EOC Operating Procedures Operating procedures for the EOC are maintained by the Fire Department and updated annually on the anniversary of this plan, or when needed. 7. Facilities a. Emergency Operations Center. The EOC is located in the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department. main fire station. The Fire Department is responsible for the readiness and support of the EOC. Secondary or altemate EOC location is the Dillard' s in the Santa Rosa Mall. b. Department Operating Locations 6- 13  Each Fort Walton Beach department is directed to establish a primary location and alternate location rrom which to establish direction and control of its respective activities in an emergency or disaster. This may be rrom the EOC, or other location, depending upon the circumstances. c. Communications ( Also see Annex III, ESF # 2 Communications) Most departments involved in disaster operations will maintain operations or dispatch centers that will control the operations of the emergency forces under their control. Any department operating rrom another location will maintain contact with Emergency Operations Center ( EOC) through direct redundant communication, such as telephone and radio. All departments are responsible to insure that communication systems are in place between Emergency Operations Center (EOC) representatives and their department / agency. Each department will bring to the EOC their own portable radio, charger, spare batteries, and cellular telephones. Additional communications equipment will be provided at the EOC. Communications to the general public will be through the media. The Emergency Alert System ( EAS) is accessed through the Okaloosa County EOC. H. NOTIFICATION AND WARNING 1. Notification a. Fort Walton Beach may