HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-036 2007 Comprehensive Emergency Management Program AdoptionRESOLUTION NO. R-2007- 36
A RESOLUTION adopting the 2007 Comprehensive Emergency Management
Program as the official emergency response plan for Yakima.
WHEREAS, the 2007 Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Program meets state requirements for an emergency management
program, and is the parent plan for response to emergencies in Yakima County;
and
WHEREAS, the Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Program (CEMP) and other supporting documents and plans, to include the flood
response plan; Columbia Generating Station; hazardous materials, fixed and
transportation; weapons of mass destruction/terrorism; USBR dams; foreign
animal disease of livestock; and bio -terrorism provide a basis for coordinating
emergency operations throughout every level of government in the Yakima
Valley. The CEMP is required per RCW 38.52.070; and
WHEREAS, keeping the Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Program up to date is timely and provides the umbrella needed to
continue with active participation in both state and federal programs; and
WHEREAS, it is concluded that the adoption of the Yakima County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Program is necessary and in the public
interest, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The 2007 Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Program is hereby adopted as the official emergency response plan for the City
of Yakima.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of March, 2007.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
David Edler, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 113
For Meeting Of March 20, 2007
ITEM TITLE: Resolution adopting the 2007 Comprehensive Emergency
Management Program as the official emergency response plan for
the City of Yakima.
SUBMITTED BY: Chief Dennis K. Mayo
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Charlie Hines: Deputy Fire Chief — 575-6060
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Washington State requires each community to develop
an "Emergency Management Program." It is necessary if the City of Yakima is to
continue active participation in both state and federal programs. This plan provides a
basis for coordinating emergency operations (floods, weapons of mass destruction,
disease, bio -terrorism) throughout every level of government in the Yakima Valley.
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-36