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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2011-040 2010 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Adoption • RESOLUTION NO. R- 2011 -40 A RESOLUTION adopting the 2010 Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency Management Program as the Official Emergency Response Plan for the City of Yakima. WHEREAS, the 2010 Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP) 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 CEMP provides a basis for coordinating emergency operations throughout every level of government in the Yakima Valley; and WHEREAS, in addition to the basic elements, the Yakima County CEMP includes a flood response plan, the Columbia Generating Station plan, a hazardous materials plan (both fixed and transportation), a terrorism incident plan; plans for U.S. Bureau of Reclamation dams, a transboundary animal disease of livestock plan, a public health response plan; an airport plan; a wildland fire plan; and a volcanic incident plan; 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 as required by RCW 38.52.070; 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 that the 2010 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 15th day of March 2011 Micah Cawley, 110fayor ATTEST: i-3 City Clerk \ Office of Emergency Management Page 1 of 3 • • 1 I � I —Home t Dpni N e t," .Cmrrts Services j Government !Community r• About Us ,,,,,, ate s. + - agx;ga.*a _ te*. a vmv... weer. ar . Officer of Emergency Yakima Valley ManageMeni 128 N 2nd Street, Rm. 10, Yakima Washington 98901 - Phone: (509) 574 -1900 OEM Home Preparing For Disasters ► Yakima County Contact Information / Summertime Safety Comprehensive Emergency Management Program CEMP Review ► Basic Plan Links I. Mission It is the mission of government jurisdictions of Yakima County In order to protect lives, property, and the • • environment and in cooperation with other elements of the community, to endeavor to mitigate, prepare . for, respond to and recover from natural and technological emergencies and disasters.To carry out this mission, government jurisdictions' goals are to develop citizen awareness and self - sufficiency, have procedures in an emergency or disaster, and create an atmosphere of interagency cooperation in • emergency and disaster operations. A. A. Purpose, Goals, and Definitions • 1. Purpose • a. . This plan describes basic strategies, assumptions and mechanisms through which departments /agencies within government jurisdictions 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 groups the type of assistance to be provided under Emergency Support Functions. These functions serve as the primary mechanism through which assistance is managed in an effective area. • b. This plan provides for an orderly means to prevent or minimize (mitigation strategies), prepare for, respond to and recover from • emergencies or disasters that threaten life, property, economy., and the environment within Yakima County boundaries by: • 11111 (1) Identifying major natural and technological hazard threats to life, property, economy, and /or the environment that are known or thought to exist. • (2) Assigning emergency management responsibilities and tasks. (3) Describing predetermined actions (responsibilities, tasks) to be taken by department/agencies, cities and towns, and other cooperating organizations and institutions, to eliminate or mitigate the effects of these threats and to respond effectively and recover from an emergency or disaster. • (4) Providing for effective assignment and utilization of govemment employees. (5) Documenting the current capabilities and existing resources of departments /agencies, cities and towns, and other cooperating organizations and institutions which must be maintained to enable accomplishment of those • ' predetermined actions. (6) Providing for the continuity of government during and • after an emergency or disaster. • • • (7) Enhance cooperation (mutual aid agreements and memorandums of understanding) and coordination with cooperating community agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, state and federal agencies. (8) Providing for an 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 emergency management initiatives. c. In further carrying out the mission, the purpose of the Yakima County Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP) is to provide government, associated agencies and volunteer organizations guidance for the following: • (1) Mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery • policy and procedures. (2) Disaster and emergency responsibilities. (3) Emergency management training and public education activities. • d. This plan is strategic and "responsibility oriented ", and addresses: (1) Coordinated county -wide evacuation, shelter, and post- disaster response and recovery. • (2) Rapid deployment and pre - deployment of resources. • (3) Communication and warning systems. • 1111 • (4) Annual exercises to determine the ability to respond to emergencies. (5) Clearly defined responsibilities for departments /agencies, cities and towns, associated agencies and volunteer organizations through a 'functional" approach to planning and operations. • • mhtml:fil //\ \auollo \Users \tre;?imba \Council Info \Council items 031511 \Office of Emergen... 3/8/2011 Office of Emergency Management • Page 2 of 3 . • • 2. Goals • I I a. Develop citizen self - sufficiency. b. Develop first responder capabilities. • c. To have a plan (framework, strategy) that will guide organizational behavior (response) during emergency(ies) or disaster(s). 3. Definitions' a. The term "emergency" as used in this plan means a set of circumstances which demand immediate action to protect life, preserve • public safety, health and essential services, or protect property and the environment. • b "Disaster' means the situation requires all available local • government resources and /or augmentation, and is beyond the capabilities of the county or city(ies). A state of "emergency" can be proclaimed by a chief elected official. B. Authorities, Guidance Documents, Mutual Aid Agreements • 1. Authorities • • • • a. Federal • • • (1) Public Law (P.L.) 93 -288, Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as amended by P.L,100 -707 (The Stafford Act). (2) Emergency Management and Assistance, 44 U.S. Code 2.1 (October 1, 1980) P.L. 81 -920, Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended. (3) P.L. 99 -499, Title III, Emergency Planning and Community Right - to-Know (EPCRA), October 17, 1986. b. • State Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 38.52 and 39.34. • c. Local (1) Agreement for Yakima County Department of Emergency Services, April 3, 1984, as amended, 2000. (2) Amendment to Agreement for Yakima County Department of Emergency Services, March 12, 1987 and effective, January 1, 1988. Changes name to Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management . 2. Guidance Documents • a. Washington Administrative Codes 118.04, 118 30, and 296 -62- 3112. • b. Federal Response Plan, 1992 3. Agreements and Understandings Agreement for Mutual Aid for Emergencies and Disasters in Yakima County • C. Situations • • 1. Hazard Analysis • a. The Yakima County Hazard Identification Community Assessment (published separately) provides details on local hazards to include type, effects, risk, capabilities, and other related data. b. Due to location and geological features, Yakima County is vulnerable to the damaging effects of 54 hazards that include, but not limited to: (1) Natural: Drought, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Fires, Floods, Earthquakes, snow/ice, windstorm, tornado, • • epidemic (human /animal), volcano • • (2) Technological: Hazardous Materials (fixed facility . and transportation), Dam/Levee Failure, Transportation • Accident (rail, aircraft, motor vehicle), civil /political disorder, Weapons of Mass Destruction. NOTE: A list of facilities that use, produce, store extremely hazardous substances and ' hazardous materials are on file at the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management. c. Disaster response efforts are often hampered by equipment and facility damage, communication failures, inclement weather, responder injury and death, and many other limiting factors. In the event of an emergency or disaster that exceeds the available resources, the public should expect and be prepared for a minimum 72 hour delay for emergency response services. 2. Situations Requiring the Activation of the CEMP: a. CGS (Fixed Nuclear Facility) b. Bureau of Reclamation Darns c. Earthquake magnitude of 6.0 or greater in the Yakima Valley d. Volcanic eruption e. Weather - related events i.e., major flood, major winter storms f. Major fires as defined in Yakima County Fire Plan • g. Incidents that require coordination of multiple departments /agencies /organizations D. Assumptions • • mhtml:file: //\ \apollo \Use \tregimba \Council Info \Council items 031511 \Office of Emergen... 3/8/2011 Office of Emergency Management Page 3 of 3 1. Governmental offdials within the county recognize their responsibilities regarding the safety and well being of the public and they will assume their responsibilities when the • Comprehensive Emergency Management Program is implemented. 2. General Conditions. When a community experiences an emergency or disaster, its surviving citizens fall into three broad categories: (1) those directly affected through • personal or family injury or property damage; (2) those indirectly affected by an . interruption of the supply of basic needs; and (3) those that are not personally impacted. These guidelines were designed to promote citizen self- confidence and independence in the face of an emergency or disaster. Following these guidelines will allow the emergency organization within the county to concentrate first on helping those citizens directly • • affected by an event. • 3. It is expected that each individual or head of a household will develop a family disaster plan and maintain the essential supplies to be self - sufficient for a minimum of 72 • hours. 4. Businesses are expected to develop internal disaster plans that will integrate and be compatible with local government resources and this plan. NOTE: This plan is not intended to limit or restrict initiative, judgment, or independent action required to provide appropriate and effective emergency and disaster mitigation, preparation, response and recovery. E. Limitations 1. ' - It is the policy of Yakima County government jurisdictions that no guarantee is implied by this plan of a perfect response system. As govemment assets and systems may be overwhelmed, jurisdictions can only endeavor to make every reasonable effort to respond based on the situation, and information and resources available at the time. • 2. Adequate funding is needed to support this plan and its programs. The performance of the assigned tasks and responsibilities will be dependent on • appropriations and funding to support this plan. Lack of funding may degrade the services envisioned under this plan. NOTE: The inability of departments /agencies, cities and towns to carry out their responsibilities as indicated in both Basic Plan and Emergency Support Services due to lack of staff and funding may lower the "emergency declaration threshold." F. Policies 1. General Policy. It is the policy of Yakima County government junsdictions to cooperate with and support each other in disaster and emergency mitigation, • preparedness, response and recovery efforts. • 2. Citizen Preparedness Policy. Because of the nature of an emergency or disaster, government may be limited in its response capabilities. It is the policy of Yakima County government jurisdictions that citizens are encouraged to be self - sufficient for at least three days should an emergency or disaster occur. • • 3. Nondiscrimination. It is the policy of Yakima County government jurisdictions that no services will be denied on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability and no special treatment will be extended to any person or group in an • emergency or disaster over and above what normally would be expected in the way of county services. Local activities pursuant to the Federal /State Agreement for Major • Disaster Recovery will be carried out in accordance with Title 44, CFR, Section 205.16. -- Nondiscrimination. Federal Disaster Assistance is conditional on full compliance with this rule. • • Questions? Concems? Suggestions? If you have any information regarding this site let us know at • Webmaster(Gco.vakima wa.us ©Copyri ht Information Privacy Statement • • • • • • • • • • • m Info \Council items 031511 \Office of Emergen... 3/8/2011 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. * IZ For Meeting of March 15, 2011 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution adopting the 2010 Comprehensive Emergency Management Program as the official emergency response plan for the City of Yakima SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Acting Community & Economic Development Director CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Joe Caruso, Acting Codes Administration Manager (575 -6257) SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Washington State requires each community to maintain a "Comprehensive Emergency Management Program" (CEMP) to participate in state and federal programs. The plan provides a basis for coordinating emergency operations (floods, weapons of mass destruction, disease, bio- terrorism among others) throughout every level of government in the Yakima Valley. Yakima County is the parent organization for the Yakima area CEMP. The plan must be updated and adopted every three years. An outline of the basic plan is attached. A copy of the complete document is kept in the City Code Administration Manager's Office and can also be viewed on the Yakima County Office of Emergency Management website at www.yakimacounty.us /oem /cemp03. Resolution Ordinance Contract Other(Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone: • Funding Source APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager --) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. BOARD /COMMISSION /COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: