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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2008-02-05 Item 2B - Resolution - 2007 Comprehensive Emergency Management PlanTo: Mayor Haggerton From: Director Emergency Management Date: January 29, 2008 Subject: The City of Tukwila Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Implementing Procedures ISSUE: INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is being presented to the City Council for adoption. BACKGROUND: Because of the existing and increasing possibility of disasters occurring which may be of unprecedented size and destruction, RCW 38.52 provides for the creation of local emergency management organizations. City Ordnance No. 2018 dated May 28, 2003 established the City's Emergency Management Program. As a result, the Director of Emergency Management was empowered and directed to prepare an emergency management operating plan for the City. The City became a signatory to the King County Regional Disaster Plan in May of 2004. With the advent of the National Incident Management System and the utilization of the Incident Command System, Tukwila's CEMP needed to be updated to reflect the incorporation of these principles. PURPOSE: The City's Emergency Management Program's purpose is to: Provide an organization that meets or exceeds Federal, State, and County requirements; Provide resources to minimize loss of life; protect property and natural resources; and restore the proper operation of the City of Tukwila in the event of a major natural or manmade disaster; Emulate the National Response Plan, Washington State CEMP, and King County Regional Disaster Plan; Establish the structure for an organized and effective response to emergencies; Establish effective training and education efforts, both for City departments and the public; and Foster interagency cooperation with local jurisdictions, and with County, State, and Federal agencies, school districts and private agencies. PLAN HIGHLIGHTS Please note that the plan itself is over 250 pages in length. A complete copy of the plan is available for Council's review. The following highlights are from the Plan (See Accompanying Executive Summary and Table of Contents) Establishes an Emergency Management Council (EMC). The Emergency Management Council oversees, provides policy recommendations, and resolves policy conflicts before, during, and after emergency periods, and provides direction for the development and maintenance of the Emergency Management Plan. The EMC is chaired by the Mayor and consists of Director of Emergency Management, City Department Heads as needed, and City Council representation. Establishes the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the Parks and Golf Maintenance Facility. Describes roles and responsibilities. Establishes the concept of operations. Sets priorities for the response efforts. Provides guidelines for the activation of the EOC. Activation occurs whenever emergency conditions exist that normal day -to -day operations cannot handle or be performed and immediate action is required. Addresses: 1. Who can activate the EOC and plan; 2. Who to notify. Requires City departments to provide services in the areas of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery to the best of their ability. Provides for Continuity of Government Addresses the direction, control and coordination of emergency management activities. 1. The day -to -day organizational structure of city departments shall be maintained as much as practical during emergency and disaster operations. 2. Each city department shall provide personnel to staff the EOC. 3. On -scene management of emergencies will follow the Incident Command System (ICS). WAC requires that the Incident Command System be used in response to hazardous materials incidents. 4. The Mayor makes the Proclamation of Emergency. It is the legal method that authorizes the use of extraordinary measures to accomplish tasks associated with disaster response. In the absence of the Mayor, proclamations may be made by the Tukwila City Council President, and in the absence of the City Council President, an elected official would be chosen by the City Council members present. 5. In the event a situation is beyond the capability of local and pre designated mutual aid resources, the Director of Emergency Management will request additional resources through the King County Office of Emergency Management for county, state, and federal assistance. RECOMMENDATION Forward to the Council of the Whole for discussion and to the Regular Council for adoption. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for Tukwila, Washington November 2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED COPYRIGHT 2007, BY TUKWILA, WASHINGTON Section: introduction Introduction Developing a Comprehensive Approach Roles and Responsibilities Conclusion Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUALMARY In the past, government action was taken primarily only during a disaster and after a disaster struck. Today, there is a need for a comprehensive emergency management system to be in place at local, state and federal levels of government that deals effectively with emergency situations not only during and after an emergency, but also before, one occurs. This CEMP outlines actions be taken by the City of Tukwila to establish such an approach to emergency management. The development of this CEMP included an analysis of potential hazards that could affect Tukwila and an assessment of the City's capabilities to deal with the potential problems. This updated CEMP incorporates the Incident Command System (ICS) and has been designed to emulate the National Response Plan, Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and the King County Regional Disaster Plan. Dealing with disasters is a continuous and complex job. Through implementation of measures aimed at preventing disasters or emergencies before they occur, timely and adequate response during an actual occurrence, provision of both short and long -teen recovery assistance after the occurrence of a disaster, lives can be saved and property damage minimized. This total ongoing operation is called Comprehensive Emergency Management and it emphasizes the interrelationship of activities, functions, and expertise necessary to deal with disasters. This CEMP's defines common assumptions and policies, establishes a shared concept of operations, and pre assigns functional responsibilities to appropriate disciplines, private and nonprofit organizations and government agencies. The City of Tukwila has the primary responsibility for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities within its jurisdiction. The City will plan for disasters, direct operations, mobilize and coordinate resources, and mitigate the impact of disasters within the limits of available resources and capabilities. It is the responsibility of residents to educate themselves on preparedness activities and ensure that they have the supplies and resources to sustain themselves for at least three days; however, a week is recommended. The City has institutionalized the utilization of the ICS per the National Incident Management System (NE IS) for all natural and manmade disasters. The various elements of Tukwila's emergency management organization and City departments shall endeavor to provide services in the areas of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters to the best of their ability during all operational time phases. In the event that Tukwila has fully committed its resources and is still unable to cope with any disaster, King County will provide assistance. Similarly, the State of Washington is obligated to provide assistance to the county after resources have been utilized and the county is unable to cope with the disaster and requests assistance. The CEMP describes in detail how requests for assistance will be addressed among the various levels of government. The CEMP is intended to provide an emergency management organization that meets or exceeds Federal, State, and County requirements and to provide resources to minimize loss of life; protect property and natural resources; and restore the proper operation of the City of Tukwila in the event of a major natural or manmade disaster. iati This plan provides: Introduction Guidance in preventing/mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters threatening life or property within the City of Tukwila. A framework that will guide organizational behavior (response) during emergencies or disasters. A framework of city and county -wide cooperation to enhance disaster prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Each City Depal tnient is to become familiar with this plan to insure efficient and effective execution of emergency responsibilities. Each Department must develop and maintain Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs). By being prepared we can better serve the citizens of Tukwila. This is a strategic document that will continue to be evaluated, updated, and refined to meet our changing needs. Tukwila's Emergency Management Director will continue to coordinate input and updates to this plan and to work with Departments, Organizations and Agencies in the continuing emergency planning process. INTRODUCTION Ili; v.�`uc ii>u This plan will undergo revision whenever: The "Record of Changes" form is on the following page. Record of Changes Tukwila's Emergency Management Coordinator ensures that necessary changes and revisions to the plan are prepared, coordinated, published and distributed. It fails during an emergency. Exercises, drills reveal deficiencies or "shortfall(s)." City government structure changes. Community situations change. State requirements change. Any other condition occurs that causes conditions to change. HOW TO USE THIS PLAN The Emergency Management Coordinator will maintain a list of individuals and organizations that have controlled copies of the plan. Only those with controlled copies will automatically be provided updates and revisions. Plan holders are expected to post and record these changes. Revised copies will be dated to show where changes have been made. Introduction Mission Purpose Scope and Applicability Incident Management Activities Authorities Key Concepts II. Planning Assumptions and Considerations III. Roles and Responsibilities City of Tukwila Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Table of Contents IV. Concept of Operations General Overall Coordination of Incident Management Activities Concurrent Implementation of Other Plans Organizational Structure Principal Incident Management Organizational Elements Emergency Response and Support Teams (Field Level) Defense Support of Civil Authorities Law Enforcement Assistance V. Incident Management Actions Actions Notification and Assessment Activation Requests for Assistance Pre Incident Actions (Prevention) Response Actions Recovery Actions Mitigation Actions Demobilization Operations under Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) Threat Conditions City of Tukwila Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan VI. Ongoing Plan Management and Maintenance Coordination Plan Maintenance NIMS Integration Appendices 1. Definitions 2. Acronyms 3. Authorities and References 4. Training, Drills, and Exercises 5. Distribution List Emergency Support Function Annexes ESF #1 Transportation ESF #2 Communications, Information Systems, and Warning ESF #3 Public Works and Engineering ESF #4 Firefighting ESF #5 Emergency Management ESF #6 Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services ESF #7 Resource Support ESF #8 Public Health and Medical Services ESF #9 Urban Search and Rescue ESF #10 Hazardous Materials Response ESF #11 Agriculture and Natural Resources ESF #12 Energy ESF #13 Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Security ESF #14 Long -Term Community Recovery and Mitigation ESF #15 Public Affairs ESF #20 Military Support to Civil Authorities Annexes Terrorism DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, in the past, government action was taken primarily only during and after a disaster struck; and WHEREAS, there is a need for a comprehensive emergency management system that deals effectively with emergency situations, not only during, after, but also before; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is to provide for the preparation and implementation of plans for emergency management; and WHEREAS, the City is required to incorporate the use of the Incident Management System (ICS) per the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in accordance with RCW 38.52.070; and WHEREAS, it is the City's desire to have its Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) emulate the National Response Plan, Washington State's CEMP, and King County's Regional Disaster Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The November 2007 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is hereby adopted. Section 2. The Plan shall be revised and updated whenever: a) It fails during an emergency. b) Exercises, drills reveal deficiencies or "shortfalls." c) City government structure changes. d) State requirements change. e) Any other condition occurs that causes conditions to change. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2008. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM Office of the City Attorney Joe Duffie, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: