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Ordinance 2224r MAE/trs 7/28/81 ORDINANCE NO. 2224 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH- INGTON, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 6.60 TO THE EDMONDS CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER, FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND PREPARATION AND EXERCISE OF SUCH SERVICES, FOR THE CREATION OF AN OFFICE OF DISASTER COORDINATOR AND SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF SUCH OFFICE, AND MAKING CERTAIN OFFENSES MISDEMEANORS AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of of the City of Edmonds that a plan and organization for the provision of emergency services in the event of a disaster be established, and WHEREAS, such plan and organization is authorized by RCW 38.52.070 which provides special authority for expen- ditures, for the abrogation of certain statutory procedures, and for other emergency actions in the event of a disaster, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to establish the Office of a Disaster Coordinator, appointed by the Mayor, responsible for preparing a plan for the provision of emergency services in the event of a disaster, for con- ducting necessary training sessions and practice drills, and for coordinating such disaster services during an actual disaster, now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH- INGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: -1- Section 1. There is hereby created and added to the Edmonds City Code a new Chapter 6.60, to be entitled "Disaster Preparation and Coordination," and to read as follows: "6.60.010 PURPOSES The purpose of this chapter is to protect the lives and prop- erty of the citizens of Edmonds in the event of a disaster, through planning, training and organization and by autho- rizing the exercise of emergency powers as prescribed by RCW 38.52.070. 6.60.020 DEFINTIONS A. Disaster. Any emergency situation proclaimed by the Governor to be a disaster, and more particularly described as an actual or threatened enemy attack, sabotage, extraordinary fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot, earthquake, or other hostile action or natural calamity, which reaches such a dimension or degree of destructiveness that it requires the taking of extra- ordinary measures to protect the public health, safety and welfare. B. Disaster Coordination. The preparation for and the carrrying out of all emergency functions, to prevent, minimize, and repair damage resulting from a disaster; provided, however, that this term does not refer to the functions for which military forces are primarily responsible. C. Disaster Coordinating Organization. Such organization may include all officers and employees of the City, all volunteer forces enrolled to aid the City during a disaster, and all groups, organizations and persons who may be enlisted by agreement or by operation of law, including those persons pressed into service under the provisions of this chapter. 6.60.030. OFFICE OF THE DISASTER COORDINATOR CREATED There is created an Office of Disaster Coordinator. The Mayor shall appoint a Disaster Coordinator and two Deputy Coordinators from the exisiting City staff. 6.60.040 POWERS AND DUTIES OF DISASTER COORDINATOR IN PREPARATION FOR A DISASTER Subject to the direction and control of the Mayor, the Disaster Coordinator shall be empowered as follows: -2- A. To have direct responsibility for disaster coordination including, but not limited to, the organization, admin- istration, and operation of the Disaster Coordinating Organization, and the resolution of questions of authority and responsibility arising among the various members of such organization. B. To draft, review, and recommend for adoption by the City Council emergency preparedness and mutual aid plans and/or agreements, and such ordinances and resolutions as are necessary to implement such plans and agreements, subject to approval by the State Director of Emergency Services as provided in RCW 38.52.070. C. To organize and direct the training of the Disaster Coordinating Organization, including practice drills. D. To represent the City in all dealings with public and/or private agencies regarding the provision of emergency services in the event of a disaster. E. To designate buildings and/or premises as shelters for persons and/or property in the event of a distaster. F. To propose rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of lives and/or property injured or damaged, or likely to be injured or damaged by a disaster, subject to approval by the Council. 6.60.050. AUTHORITY OF DISASTER SERVICES COORDINATOR IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER Subject to the supervision and control of the Mayor, the Disaster Coordinator shall be empowered during a disaster as follows: A. To obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other requirements necessary for the protection of life and property and to bind the City for the fair value thereof and if necessary to immediately commandeer the same for public use. These powers may be exercised in the light of the exigencies of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formal- ities prescribed by law (excepting mandatory Constitu- tional requirements) including but not limited to budget law limitations, the requirements of competitive bid- ding, the publication of notices, entering into public works contracts, the incurring of obligations, the employment of temporary workers, the rental of equip- ment, the purchase of supplies and materials, and the expenditure of public funds. -3- B. To requisition necessary personnel and/or material of any City department or agency. C. To require the emergency services of any City officer or employee, and, after the Governor has proclaimed that a disaster exists pursuant to RCW 43.06.010, to command the aid of as many citizens of this City as necessary pursuant to RCW 38.52.110(2); provided, that such per- sons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered emergency services volunteers as provided in RCW 38.52.310. 6.60.060. VIOLATIONS The following offenses shall be punishable as misdemeanors by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and/or by imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days. A. No person shall willfully obstruct, hinder or delay any member of the Disaster Coordination Organization in the enforcement of any lawful rule or regulation issued pursuant to this chapter, or in the performance of any duty required by this Chapter. B. No person shall wear, carry or display, without author- ity, any means of identification as specified by the State Department of Emergency Services and/or which would be likely to mislead a member of the public into believing that such person is a member of the Disaster Coordinating Organization. 6.60.070. IMMUNITY FROM PRIVATE LIABILITY There shall be no liability on the part of any person, partnership, corporation, the State of Washington or any political subdivision thereof who owns or maintains any buildings or premises that have been designated by the City of Edmonds Disaster Coordinator as a disaster shelter for any injuries sustained by any person while in or upon said build- ing or premises as a result of the condition of said building or premises or as a result of any act or omission, or in any way arising from the designation of such premises as a shelter provided such person has entered, gone upon or into said building or premises for the purpose of seeking refuge therein during a disaster; provided further, however, that this Section shall not apply to the willful acts of such owner or occupant or his or her servants, agents, or employees. This section shall also apply to any practice drill authorized pursuant to this chapter. -4- 6.60.300 SEVERABILITY If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or por- tion of this chapter is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Chapter." Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after passage and publication by posting as provided by law. APPROVED: MAY R, H. . HARRISON ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CIT CLERK, IRENE r RNEY MORAN APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: 1 FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 7/29/81 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: August 18, 1981 POSTED: August 20, 1981 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 25, 1981 -5- AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDINANCE STATE OF WASHINGTON ss: COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH IRENE VARNEY MORAN , being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that s he is over the age of eighteen (18) years and is competent to testify as to the matter stated herein. There is no official newspaper or other newspaper printed and published within the City. In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, on the 20 day of August , 19 81, affiant posted true and correct copies of the attached Ordinance No.2224 , passed by the City Council on the 18 day of August 1981 , at the official posting places for City notices which are the public bulletin boards at the following locations: Edmonds Civic Center 250 Fifth Avenue North Edmonds, Washington 98020 Edmonds Public Library Civic Center, 250 Fifth Avenue North Edmonds, Washington 98020 Edmonds Branch of United States Post Office 201 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 DATED this 20 day of August , 1981 . SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this �d day of 19f1/. tar �Publicand for the State of Washington, residing at ta- 10zl-7 ITY OF EfnM NDS ASH FALLOUT CONTINGENCY PLAN -1 2//Sk,q9P1�/�,�C 7<1ecIA11A 11-e, a-olllv4v4l� -�w MAYOR HARVE H. HARRISON MAYOR'S ADMIN. ASST. CHARLES G. DIBBLE PUBLIC WORKS OIR. . FREO HERZBERG P.E. FIRE CHIEF POLICE CHIEF JACK WEINZ MARLO FOSTER CITY COUNCIL. KATHERINE ALLEN MARY GOETZ RAYMON GOULD JO-ANN CHILDERS-JAECK BILL KASPER LARRY NAUGHTEN JOHN NORDQUIST fO ' 7 ITY OF EDMONDS ASH FALLOUT CONTINGENCY PLAN MAYOR HARVE H. HARRISON MAYOR'S ADMIN. ASST. CHARLES G. DIBBLE PUBLIC WORKS OIR. . FREO HERZBERG P.E. FIRE CHIEF POLICE CHIEF JACK WEINZ MARLO FOSTER CITY COUNCIL. KATHERINE ALLEN MARY GOETZ RAYMON GOULD JO-ANN CHILDERS-JAECK BILL KASPER LARRY NAUGHTEN JOHN NORDQUIST CITY OF EDMONDS -ASH FALLOUT PLAN/ORGANIZATION- I. INTRODUCTION II. BACKGROUND Prevailing Wind Characteristics III. PREPARATION PHASE A. Control B. Communications C. Finances D. Press Relations E. Power F. Prevention IV. ALERT PHASE A. All Supervisors' Responsibilities B. Fire Department Responsibilities C. Police Department Responsibilities D. Street Division Responsibilities E. Utilities Division Responsibilities F. Equipment Rental Division Responsibilities G. Building & Grounds Division Responsibilities V. EMERGENCY PHASE A. Mayor's Responsibilities . B. All Employees' Responsibilities . C. All Vehicle Responsibilities . D. Fire Personnel Responsibilities E. Police Personnel Responsibilities . F. Streets Personnel Responsibilities -1- V. EMERGENCY PHASE (cont'd.) G. Equipment Rental Personnel Responsibilities H. Buildings & Grounds Personnel Responsibilities I. Treatment Plant Personnel Responsibilities VI. FALLOUT RECOVERY PHASE A. All Employees B. Fire Department C. Police Department D. Street Division E. Equipment Rental Division F. Parks & Recreation Department VII. CLEANUP PHASE VIII. SAMPLE DRAFT PRESS RELEASES -2- ASH FALLOUT PLAN I. INTRODUCTION: The following is a compilation of precautions, control measures and procedures found successful by those who have experienced fallout from volcanic eruptions. This is written to assist all City employees in delivering ser- vices in what may be among the most difficult of circumstances. This is only a guide. Each operating element of the City organ- ization should prepare a detailed list of tasks for each phase, so that any reasonably intelligent individual can refer to it and perform the required tasks. These lists or supplemental procedures should be forwarded to the Public Works Director for inclusion in the master copy of the plan. This is only a guide. Actual events may require actions not foreseen when this was prepared. There is not substitutes for common sense, clear thinking, and a strong desire to serve the citizens of Edmonds. -3- II. BACKGROUND: Prevailing Wind comes from Mount St. Helens toward Edmonds only seven percent 7%) of the time. This should not lead us to complacency since the chances of fallout on the Olympic Penn- isula is even less - only two percent (2%). But they have already experienced fallout. Characteristics of Material: Although a #200 sieve is full of holes, it will hold water. Almost all of the fallout will pass through a #200 sieve. The material is extremely fine, and fluffs easily. When wet, it forms a crust which reverts to powder when dry. It is moderately magnetic and will conduct electricity. -4- III. PREPARATION PHASE: This is the period we are now experiencing before the eruption occurs. All possible preparations, supplies and plans must be undertaken now, before an emergency occurs. A. CONTROL: During an emergency, one place shall be designated as an Operations Center. A base radio, numerous internal phone lines, and several outside lines are essential, as are adequate utility and street maps. The Public Works Conference Room shall be the Operations Center. The one individual at the Center shall be designated as the only person to communicate with County Emergency Services or the press. This person will be the Resource Coordinator. This procedure will reduce the possibility of double ordering relief supplies or of passing conflict- ing information to the citizens. B . COMUNICATIONS : During an emergency, it must be assumed that the external phone system will be saturated. All offical communications will be on the internal system or radio. When the Control Center is manned, SnoCom should be advised. The switchboard in the Civic Center will be in operation during an emergency. C. FINANCES: All costs incurred during the emergency and cleanup must be documented for eventual Federal reimbursement. Work order numbers have been designated for this purpose. D. PRESS RELATIONS: Draft press releases have been prepared for issue as needed concerning Streets and Utilities. Thses are contained in Section VIII of this plan. The Resource Coordinator in the Operations Center will be the sole point of contact for the press to reduce the possibility of passing conflicting information to the citizens. -5- III. PREPARATION PHASE (cont'd.) E. POWER: Power will be erratic at best. Emergency power will not be available as the emergency generators will self- destruct in short order. Battery operated lights, propane lights or candles should be provided at each Operating Center. F. PREVENTION: All buildings should have all windows closed tightly each night. M IV. ALERT PHASE: This is the time between actual eruption and arrival of ash in Edmonds. This phase will last only two hours and is the only period during which personnel can e gathered and physical preparations can be performed. During this period the Mayor, Public Works Director and Fire Chief should be available in the Operations Center. The Operations Center can be reached on extensions 223, 226, 250, 251, or 775-1890. A. ALL SUPERVISORS' RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon being notified of an alert, all supervisors shall: 1) Notify key personnel, those needed during the emer- gency phase. Alert them to report to work, prepared to stay for several days. They shall bring: a) Bedding b) Changes of clothing c) Non-perishable food, also try to provide d) Personal necessities although the City will some 2) Shut down all mechanical equipment in their areas of responsibility that could be damaged by induction of ash -laden air. The types of equipment most adversely affected would be that which uses air for cooling, ventilating or heating. The fallout ash is extremely abrasive when inducted into moving, unprotected parts. The follow- ing list of equipment is listed as a guide and should be supplemented with equipment unique to each plant site: Heating equipment (using forced air) Air compressors Intake fans Air conditioners Fans and blowers Generators Electric motors Welders (motor driven) Engines (not adequately protected) etc. Intake pipes, vents, or other sources of air supply should be tightly sealed to exclude the ash from the system. Building vents (intake or exhause) and other openings except plumbing vents should be covered. -7- A. ALL SUPERVISORS'S RESPONSIBILITIES: (cont'd.) Automatic devices such as; air conditioners, air compressors, etc. should be deactivated. CAUTION! Some of the automatic- ally controlled equipment may require a definite procedure to deactivate and care must be exercised that the required pro- cedures are followed to avoid damage to the equipment. Similarily, reactivation procedures must necessarily be foll- owed. Get professional help if you don't thoroughly under- stand these procedures. Building Division will provide in- struction and help in this area as necessary. Plastic and duct tape will be delivered to the various offices as required to seal vents where necessary. It will also be necessary to keep all windows and doors closed to eliminate ash from enter- ing the buildings. B. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon notification on an alert, Fire Department shall: 1) Deliver to Public Works: One (1) portable generator (1.5 kw) to power the fuel pumps during power outage. 2) Fill up all fuel tanks. 3) Provide and fill up jugs of water for each emergency vehicle for the windshield. A gallon of water will be used up in about ten minutes. 4) Exchange Engine 62 with Engine 65. 62 will be parked at Station 1 and not used unless ordered by chief officer. 5) Park Engine 66 outside and cover - Back shed will be used for Police automobiles. Cover all other equipment left out. 6) Pick up all spare air filters (that are stored under the bleachers) for rigs and store at Station 2. 7) Take four cots (that are stored in Fan Room at Civic Center) to Station 2. 8) A shift schedule will be posted by the chief officer during this initial phase. During heavy fallout, all other persons will remain at home. 9) Disconnect air compressor and cover. 10) One man will be assigned to Operations Center (P.W. Conference Room), more than likely the Chief. He will have a portable radio for communications with the stations. B. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: (cont'd.) 11) Purchase a few days supply of food - canned goods, soups, etc. Document all purchases. C. POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Identify and equip operations headquarters (Fire Station 2). 2) Establish list of police personnel who can communte to work by means other than cars. (foot, bicycle, etc.) 3) Determine and obtain necessary supplies and equipment to keep police cars serviceable. Fill up all vehicle fuel tanks. Provide and fill up jugs of water for each vehicle for wash- ing windshield. 4) Maintain officer safety equipment in each car at both stations. 5) Maintain drinking water at both stations 1 & 2. 6) Bring distilled water from bleacher storage to Station 2. D. STREET DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon notification of an alert, Street Division shall: 1) On a priority basis, plug up storm sewers by using plastic sheets under the grate to prevent entry of ash. 2) Fill up all fuel tanks in cleanup vehicles. 3) Provide and fill up jugs of water for each emergency vehicle for the windshield. A gallon of water will be used up in about ten minutes. 4) Provide canvas covers for dump truck beds. 5) Provide additional engine air cleaners in each vehicle used. 6) Distribute face masks and goggles. 7) Distribute jugs of drinking water in each vehicle. 8) Perform vehicle check out list procedures for each vehicle used. E. UTILITIES DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon notification of an alert, Utilities Division shall: 1) Fill all water reservoirs. 2) Lock out emergency generators at lift stations. 3) Notify Department of Ecology (1-885-1900, Redmond, Wa) of intent to bypass wastewater from the Treatment Plant. 4) Secure all buildings at the Treatment Plant. 5) Cover (with plastic) all external motors at the Treatment Plant. F. EQUIPMENT RENTAL DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon notification of an alert, the Equipment Rental Division shall: 1) Remove and plug up the positive crank case ventilation where possible on emergency vehicles. 2) Fuel all emergency vehicles. 3) Fuel all vehicles with radio capability. 4) Distribute one spare air filter for each emergency or cleanup vehicle. G. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DIVISION RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon notification of an alert, the Buildings & Grounds Division shall: 1) Distribute plastic sheeting and tape to supervisors as required. 2) Assist all supervisors in securing their buildings. 3) Place cover on Yost Pool. 4) Turn off all furnaces. 5) Check out all buildings for opened windows, etc. * Buildings & Grounds will respond to calls on weekends and after working hours and check all City buildings including: a) Senior Center b) Wade James Theatre c) Boys Club -10- V. EMERGENCY PHASE: This period is from the start of ash fallout in Edmonds to the time when visibility is sufficiently restored to commence cleanup operations. The Public Works Director or his designee shall be in the Operations Center for coordination of emergency activities. Advise SnoCom that the Operations Center is in operation. Insure that the Civic Center telephone switchboard is in operation. A. MAYOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of ash, the Mayor shall: 1) Declare a state of emergency as required. 2) Be present in the Operations Center or be available for immediate consultation. B. ALL EMPLOYEES' RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of the ash, all employees needing to be outside shall: 1) Put on and use face masks and goggles. 2) Use vehicles only for emergency calls. All others shall take shelter and keep vehicles turned off. 3) Enter buildings through decontamination rooms to remove as much ash as possible. 4) Turn off all computers, all electronic and rotating electric equipment. 5) Continue sealing up buildings, windows and doors. C. ALL VEHICLE OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of the ash, the following procedures pertaining to vehicles should be followed: 1) All vehicles other than emergency vehicles on call will be parked during ash fallout. 2) Vehicles that are used must follow the following rules: a) Oil bath air cleaners should be cleaned every hour of use or less in extreme ash conditions, every two hours to four hours of use in moderate ash conditions, and checked daily or eight hours with light fallout conditions. -11- C. ALL VEHICLE OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES: (cont'd.) b) Dry type air filters will normally retain the ash and become clogged, thus stopping the engine. (If you have a defective intake system,the engine can or will suck the ash in after filter becomes partially or fully plug- ged.) Dry type filters can be and should be removed at frequent intervals for inspection - cleaning and/or re- placing. c) Diesel engines will emit black smoke as the filter re- stricts the intake air. If this is noticed, stop immed- iately and clean or replace the filter. d) Change engine oil and oil filter every two days or six- teen hours of use during extremely hazardous conditions. e) Engines with faulty intakes or oil bath filters can/or will last a few miles in extreme ash condition. D. FIRE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITES: Upon arrival of the ash, all Fire Personnel shall: 1) Equip each person at station with face masks and goggles. 2) Seal Station and stay inside unless emergency situation arises. 3) If emergency generator comes on, turn it off, use portable radios and lights. 4) No phone calls unless emergency. E. POLICE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of the ash, all Police Personnel shall: 1) Institute a 15 mile per hour speed limit throughout the City. 2) Fuel all police cars immediately (just before predicated ash fall). 3) Report to Station 2, except car 111 to Station 1. 4) Park unused vehicles inside whenever possible. The new- est vehicles should not be operated unless urgently needed. 5) Request SnoCom log all calls for service. 6) Respond to life threatening situations. -12- E. POLICE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: (cont'd.) 7) If time and telephone available, make telephone contact with PR's and fill out Investigative Reports. 8) Determine which personnel can be safely sent home. 9) Contact school authorities and secure use of Edmonds High School and Chase Lake Elementary as shelters for stranded persons. 10) Arrange for food supplies from local stores. F. STREET PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of ash, all Street Division Personnel shall: 1) Turn off all traffic signals and install temporary stop signs at signal locations. 2) Continue coverage of catch basins. 3) Prepare equipment for use. 4) Distribute face masks and goggles. 5) Plan and distribute cleanup activity schedules. 6) Contact any additional contractor assistance firms to be utilized. Plan designated areas for contractor assistance and schedule for cleanup. G. EQUIPMENT RENTAL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of the ash, all Equipment Rental Personnel shall: 1) Service disabled emergency vehicles as soon as possible. I. TREATMENT PLANT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: Upon arrival of the ash, all Treatment Plant Personnel shall: 1) Notify Department of Ecology (1-885-1900, Redmond Wa.) of intent to bypass wastewater from the Treatment Plant. 2) Secure all buildings at the Treatment Plant. 3) Cover (with plastic) all external motors at the Treatment Plant. 4) If extreme fallout is experienced, all equipment will be shut off, to prevent long term damage, -13- I. TREATMENT PLANT PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES: (cont'd.) 5) If necessary to bypass, all wasterwater will be bypassed at Entrance Structure #l. -14- VI. FALLOUT RECOVERY PHASE: This period starts when visibility returns and fallout slows to the point where it is not unduly hazardous to employees to commence recovery operations. During this period, the Mayor or other elected official, and either the Public Works Director or City Engineer shall be available at all times to direct emer- gency operations, maintain communications with Everett radio 1230 KHZ, and local newspapers to keep citizens informed. A. ALL EMPLOYEES: Upon declaration of this phase, all needed employees will be notified to return to work. All employees should make a reasonable effort to return, to assist those who have worked through the emergency. 1) Supervisors, see Section IV, A2, on startup of mechanical equipment. 2) Absences will be charged in the following order: a) Earned compensatory time b) Earned vacation leave c) Sick leave d) Leave without pay Employees will be permitted to use leave without pay rather than paid time off at their request. B. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Upon declaration of this phase, all Fire Department Personnel will. 1) Return to regular assigned schedule. 2) Clean ash from apron and parking area. 3) Thoroughly clean all equipment that was parked outside. 4) Assist Street crews in cleanup of streets as directed. This must be properly synchronized to avoi permanent or long-term damage to the storm sewer system. -15- VI. FALLOUT RECOVERY PHASE (cont'd.) C. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Upon declaration of this phase, all Police Department Per- sonnel will: 1) Assist Public Works in determining priorities of need. Access to hospitals, clinics, drug stores, grocery stores must be considerations. 2) Assist Street Division in blocking streets which will not be immediately cleaned. 3) Survey business community for possible looting and bur- glaries. 4) Get police vehicles serviced as soon as possible. 5) Begin systematically following up on telephone Investi- gative Reports when time permits. D. STREET DIVISION: Upon declaration of this phase, the Street Division shall: 1) Contact contractors owning equipment useful in cleanup. Prepare time/material contracts for cleanup assistance. (See Disaster Resource List.) a) Actively direct and control the operating area of each contractor. Establish work program based on City maintenance zones. 2) Clear streets in priority: a) Arterials b) Bus Routes c) Collectors d) Residential streets 3) Dispose of ash in convenient vacant lots. Where none exist, use waterfront. Keep piles damp to avoid dusting. 4) Use stream or marine water for washdown where possible. Conserve potable water. -16- VI. FALLOUT RECOVERY PHASE (cont'd.) E. EQUIPMENT RENTAL DIVISION: Upon declaration of this phase, the Equipment Rental Div- ision shall: 1) Replace alternator at 1,000 miles 2) Change oil, filter each 50 - 100 miles. 3) Lube, flush wheel bearings each 50 - 100 miles. F . PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTTZENT : Upon declaration of this phase, the Parks and Recreation Department shall: 1) Organize volunteers to assist elderly and handicapped in cleaning up their properties. This program shall be known as "Senior Assistance". -17- VII. CLEANUP PHASE: This period starts when travel and free communications are reasonably feasible. Business is near normal, except for those still involved in cleanup. This will probably start two to three days after heavy fallout stops. A. All employees report to work. B. Streets: 1) Continue cleanup. 2) Remove ash from vacant lots where temporarily deposited. 3) Inspect and clean storm sewer systems. Remove plastic from catch basin inlets after cleanup. C. Equipment Rental: 1) Change differential oil in all vehicles used in opera- tions. 2) Change brake oil. 3) Inspect brake linings. 4) Flush and grease all fittings. CITY OF EDMONDS PRESS RELEASE In the event of a volcanic explosion sending ash towards Edmonds, your water supplies would be safe and adequate for several days if wisely used. Edmonds gets its water from two sources - The City of Seattle and the Alderwood Water District, who in turn gets it from the City of Everett. In both cases, the water is filtered as soon as it leaves the reservoirs in the mountains. It is in pipes and enclosed reservoirs all the way to your house, so no ash can enter after it leaves the filters. The appearances of the water however, could be altered if such an event were to occur. Sufficient quantities of ash entering the water could cause greyish or even milky appearance to the water. Eventually the water would clear however, as the relatively heavy ash particles settle to the bottom. In the event that a heavy ashfall should occur, clouding drinking water_, people can do the following to improve its appearance for drinking or cooking purposes: 1. Fill clean container with water; Z. Let stand until water clears; 3. Pour off water slowly so as not to stir up the settled ash. During heavy ash fallout, water pressure could be affected severely because of power failure to the pumps. Excessive use of the water by homeowners to remove ash from their property could seriously deplete the water supply. Voluntary or even mandatory restrictions might have to be enforced on water usage in the event of a major ash fallout. The tanks hold enough water to supply Edmonds for about 3 days of normal consumption. Good neighbors will cooperate to insure that there is enough water for everyone. from their property. However, residents will be allowed to dump fallout material at emergency storage locations on various undevelop- ed properties which will be designated by the City during the recovery cleanup period. Residents may inquire at the Edmonds Public Works Department for the storage locations which may be located nearest to their area. In following the priority schedule above, it is evident that cleanup crews will not be able to service all residential streets for certain periods of time following the beginning of cleanup operations. How- ever, residents are urged to assist with voluntary cleanup of their streets to improve travel conditions and reduce dust conditions in their area until cleanup crews are able to service these streets. Fallout ash may be piled or windrowed to the parking or shoulder area, Zen this is completed in each block Call 775-2525 and the City will pick up when possible. Please do not pile ash in the curb or raised shoulder gutter or in drainage ditchlines to avoidlbading of storm drainage systems in the event of rainfall. Voluntary cleanup assis- tance of the citizens in residential areas will be greatly appreciated and will be of great help in the overall cleanup time period. Citizens are advised to use respiratory protection masks at all times during any private or voluntary cleanup work and especially during the emergency atmosphere ash fallout period. Graders, truck plows, sweepers, tank truck sprinkler and street flushers, loaders and dump truck equipment will be used on a 2-4-hour basis to speed up the overall_ cleanup procedure until all streets are returned to satisfactory condition. Page 2 of 3 The elderly and handicapped may need assistance in cleaning their property. Edmonds will try to organize volunteers for this pur- pose. For information on this program, call 775-2525 and ask for "Senior Assistance". For any other questions regarding the fallout cleanup activity, please contact the Edmonds Public tlorks Department at 775-2525. For up-to-date information, keep tuned to the Everett w YZ. Radio Statio 1230 . c��� /o �.� �6 4 � Page 3 of 3