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CITY OF EDMONDS
Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan
November 2022
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Edmonds (hereinafter referred to as "City") Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) describes the basic strategies, assumptions, objectives, and
operational protocols which will guide the City's emergency management efforts through
prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. To facilitate effective operations,
the City's CEMP utilizes an Emergency Support Function (ESF) approach. Each ESF identifies
the City Department primarily responsible for organizing response actions related to that ESF,
as well as support departments and agencies.
The City's CEMP is designed to be flexible, adaptable, and scalable. It articulates the roles and
responsibilities among City Departments, contract service providers, and community partners.
The CEMP includes a Basic Plan and supplemental documents that provide more detailed
information to assist City officials and others implementing the CEMP. The City's CEMP is
organized as follows:
Basic Plan — The Basic Plan describes the process for prevention, preparedness,
response, recovery, and mitigation activities within the City.
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) — The ESFs describe, in more detail,
responsibilities and processes necessary for specific response actions.
Incident Specific Annexes — Each Annex outlines the response to a specific incident or
situation. The City's CEMP includes annexes for Evacuation and Movement; Damage
Assessment; Debris Management, Animal Disaster Protection and Pandemic Response.
Once an incident occurs within Edmonds, the CEMP is engaged at the discretion of the City's
senior leadership. The nature of the incident will dictate which plans and procedures are
initiated, as well as which ESFs may be required.
The intent of the CEMP is to reduce the possible consequences of an emergency or disaster, by
preventing loss of life, limiting damage to infrastructure, and supporting the City's return to
normalcy.
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AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
This is a compilation of authorities and references used in the completion of this version of the
City's CEMP. References include City, State and Federal codes and regulations as well as
plans and widely used standards.
CODES AND REGULATIONS:
City of Edmonds Ordinance 2224
Ordinance 4185
Municipal Code 6.60
Washington State
RCW 35.33.081, Emergency Expenditures — Non -debatable Emergencies RCW
35.33.101, Emergency Warrants
RCW 35A.38, Emergency Services
RCW 38.52, Emergency Management
RCW 38.52.070, Local Organization and Joint Local Organizations Authorized RCW 39.34,
Interlocal Cooperation Act
RCW 42.12, Vacancies
RCW 42.14, Continuity of Government
RCW 43.43, Washington State Patrol — State Fire Service Mobilization Plan
RCW 47.68.380, Search and Rescue RCW 49.60,
Laws Against Discrimination
WAC 118-04, Emergency Worker Program
WAC 118-30, Local Emergency Management/Services Organizations, Plans and Programs
WAC 296-62, General Occupational Health Standards
Federal
Public Law 93-288, The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as
amended
Public Law 99-499, Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, Title III,
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 1 - 8
Homeland Security Act of 2002 Americans with
Disabilities Act
National Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of 2006 (H.R. 3858-PETS)
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PLANS
City of Edmonds Emergency Operations Center Procedures
City of Edmonds Damage Assessment Manual
City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan
City of Edmonds Debris Management Plan
Edmonds City Departments Standard Operating Procedures Snohomish County
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Snohomish County Law Enforcement Mobilization Plan
Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Snohomish Health District Strategic National Stockpile Activation Plan
Snohomish Health District Pandemic Flu Response Plan
Snohomish County Multiple Casualty Incident Plan
Snohomish County Fire/EMS Resource Plan
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan
Washington Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan
National Response Framework
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CITY OF EDMONDS
CITY HALL • THIRD FLOOR
121 5T" AVENUE NORTH • EDMONDS, WA 98020 • 425.771-0247 • fax 425.771.0252
www.edmondswa.gov
CITY OF EDMONDS
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROMULGATION DOCUMENT
MIKE NELSON
MAYOR
This Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is intended to meet planning requirements
of the Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 118-30: and the Revised Code of Washington, Title
38 and Chapters 38.52 and 34.05 as revised; Title III Superfund Amendment and Re -authorization Act
of 1986; and local City Ordinances. Pursuant to these laws, the City's Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (the "Plan"), is hereby promulgated by the City to provide guidance concerning
emergency response policies, responsibilities, training, and actions. This Plan provides guidelines only
and does not guarantee a perfect response; rather, the City can only endeavor to make every
reasonable effort to response based on the situation and resources available at the time.
As part of the Plan, the City extended their Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management
Services with Snohomish County (the "Agreement"), on April 1, 2021, wherein the City authorized
Snohomish County, by and through its Department of Emergency Management, to assist the City with
coordination of emergency management services.
The Plan supports and is compatible with plans of the Snohomish County Department of
Emergency Management and of the State of Washington Emergency Management Division.
The provisions of this Plan shall complement applicable provisions of the Agreement. All
previous editions of the City's Plan are considered obsolete and should be destroyed.
DATED THIS _ Sim DAY OF MkIl 2023
Presented by:
City of Ednds
M' Nelson, Mayor
City of Edmonds
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Received by:
Snohomish
County
Lucia Schmit, Director
Snohomish County Dept. of Emergency Management
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
NAME I DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY I PLAN #
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RECORD OF CHANGES
DATE CHANGE MADE BY WHOM
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CITY OF EDMONDS
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
BASIC PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. MISSION AND SITUATION 1
A. MISSION 1
B. AUTHORITY 3
C. SITUATION 4
D. ASSUMPTIONS 4
E. LIMITATIONS 5
II. ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5
A.
ORGANIZATION 5
B.
CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT 6
C.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION 6
D.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT 6
E.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BOARD 6
F.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 7
G.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS 8
H.
SUBCOMMITTEES 8
III. RESPONSIBILITIES -CITY OF EDMONDS 9
A. ALL DIVISIONS LISTED BELOW, MAYOR, CITY CLERK,
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES 9
B. MAYOR 9
C. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 10
D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION 10
All Divisions (City Clerk, Information Services, Finance) 10
Information Services Department 11
Finance Department 12
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City Clerk Department
12
E. CITY COUNCIL
12
F. CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
13
G. SNOCO DEM
13
H. SAFETY/DISASTER COORDINATOR
14
I. SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911
14
J. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES / ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
15
K. DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
15
All Divisions
15
Building Division
16
Planning Division
16
L. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
16
All Divisions
16
Operational Division
17
Engineering Division
18
Wastewater Treatment Plant Division
19
M. PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL ARTS AND
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
19
N. SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE
REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
20
O. CITY OF EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
21
P. RESPONSIBILITIES — WASHINGTON STATE
GOVERNMENT
22
Office of the Governor
22
Washington State Emergency Management Division
23
Q. RESPONSIBILITIES — FEDERAL
23
Federal Government / Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA)
23
R. LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
24
S. EMERGENCY REPOSNE AND SUPPORT TEAMS
(FIELD LEVEL)
25
T. DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES
25
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
25
A. CONCEPT
25
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B. MISSION AREAS BY PHASE 29
Prevention Phase 29
Preparedness Phase 30
Mitigation Phase 31
Response Phase 31
Recovery Phase 33
V. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FISCAL PROCEDURES 34
VI. LOGISTICS 37
VII. DIRECTION, CONTROL AND COORDINATION 38
A. NIMS INREGRATION 38
B. DIRECTION AND CONTROL 38
C. ON SCENE MANAGEMENT 40
D. COORDINATION 42
E. PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY 43
F. SAMPLE EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION 44
G. REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 45
H. DEMOBILIZATION 45
VIII. PUBLIC INFORMATION 45
A. PURPOSE 45
IX. TRAINING, EXERCISES AND EDUCATION 46
A. PURPOSE 46
B. RESPONSIBILITIES 48
X. ON -GOING CEMP MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE 49
A. COORDINATION 49
B. CEMP MAINTENANCE 49
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS (ESF'S)
EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION MATRIX
50
ESF
- 1
TRANSPORTATION
52
ESF-2
COMMUNICATIONS
56
ESF-3
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
64
ESF-4
FIREFIGHTING
68
ESF-5
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
73
ESF-6
MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING
AND HUMAN SERVICES
77
ESF-7
LOGISTICS AD RESOURCE SUPPORT
85
ESF-8
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL
90
ESF-9
SEARCH AND RESCUE
98
ESF
- 10
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
103
ESF
- 11
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
110
ESF
- 12
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
115
ESF
- 13
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
120
ESF
- 14
LONG TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY
126
ESF
- 15
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PUBLIC EDUCATION
133
ESF
- 20
DEFENSE SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
140
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CITY OF EDMONDS
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
BASIC PLAN
I. MISSION AND SITUATION
A. MISSION
1. It is the policy of the City, to protect lives, property, the environment, and
economy in cooperation with other elements of the community to carry
out preparedness, protection, response, prevention, and mitigation
activities. To respond to natural and human caused emergencies and
disasters and coordinate the recovery efforts for such incidents.
2. The City's Emergency Preparedness Goals are:
a. To coordinate the development and maintenance of the City's
CEMP which provides the framework for organizational
activities during disaster operations.
b. Provide guidance to the Emergency Management Organization
to meet the requirements of the five (5) mission areas of the
National Response Framework: Prevention, Preparedness,
Response, Mitigation and Recovery.
c. Provide a community education, information, and
preparedness program for the residential and business
community to assist them in developing self-sufficiency.
d. Foster interdepartmental cooperation within the City and with
adjacent jurisdictions as well as with county, state, and federal
agencies.
e. It is the policy of the City to recognize that some of its
residents and visitors have Limited English Proficiency, (LEP)
as well as Access and Functional Needs (AFN). As such, the
City will endeavor to utilize available resources to facilitate
information dissemination to these people.
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3. The CEMP establishes guidance on disaster and emergency
responsibilities and procedures to the City of Edmonds Emergency
Management Organization, including exercise and training guidelines
and procedures, community information and education activities and
community alert and warning procedures.
4. The CEMP, including its Emergency Support Functions, checklists and
supporting documents, provides for the coordination of operations during
emergencies and disasters, and the best utilization of all responding
resources.
5. The CEMP establishes a mutual understanding of authority,
responsibilities and functions of local government and provides a basis
for developing a delineation of authority for non -governmental agencies
and organizations within the Emergency Management Organization.
6. All directions contained in this CEMP apply to preparedness and
emergency activities undertaken by the City and supporting
organizations required to minimize the effects of disaster and facilitate
recovery activities. The City provides on -going training and
implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) per the National
Incident Management System (NIMS)
7. Management System (NIMS) for all natural and human caused disasters.
Under the guidance of the National Response Framework, this CEMP
addresses all activities related to local incident management, including
prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions.
8. The City's CEMP supports and is compatible with the Snohomish
County, Washington State, and Federal Emergency Response Plans.
This document provides support to the Snohomish County Department of
Emergency Management Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass
Destruction Response Plan, Title III of the Superfund and Re-
authorization Act of 1986 and other plans required by the State and
Federal Governments. Any conflicts will be handled on a case -by -case
basis.
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B. AUTHORITY
1. The City's CEMP is developed under the authority of the following local,
state, and federal statutes and regulations:
a. Revised Code of Washington, (RCW) 38.52.070, 35.33.081
and 35.33.101
b. Continuity of Government Act RCW 42.14, RCW 35A.13.020,
35A.42.030 and 42.12.070
c. Washington Administrative Codes 118-30, and 296-62-41011
d. U.S. Codes 5121-5202 Disaster Relief Act of 1974, as
amended
e. Title III Superfund Amendment and Re -authorization Act of
1986
f. The FEMA National Response Framework
g. Presidential Policy Directive-8 on National Preparedness
h. Edmonds City Ordinance 2224
i. Edmonds Municipal Code Chapter 1.02.035
j. Edmonds Municipal Code Chapter 6.60
k. The National Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards
Act of 2006 (H.R. 3858- PETS)
I. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
5121 et seq
m. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended,
including Executive Order 13166 and Executive Order 13347
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C. SITUATION
1. Disasters and emergencies have occurred in Edmonds and will likely
occur again. Through a process of hazard vulnerability analysis, it has
been determined that the City of Edmonds is vulnerable to numerous
technological, natural, and human caused hazards. Additional
information on these hazards and their associated risks may be found in
the Snohomish County Hazard Identification and Vulnerability
Assessment, a separately published document.
D. ASSUMPTIONS
1. It is assumed that any of the emergency or disaster situations could
create significant property damage, injury, loss of life, panic, and
disruption of essential services in Edmonds. These situations may also
create significant financial, psychological, and sociological impact on
residents of the community and the City governmental organization itself.
2. It is reasonable to assume that with impending incidents such as storms,
floods and acts of war, warnings may be issued to enable some
preparation prior to the incident. Other disasters will come with no
advance warning.
3. In the event of a widespread disaster there will not likely be any
significant assistance from nearby communities, county, state, or federal
agencies for a prolonged period of time. In this situation the City will need
to rely on available City resources and those of private organizations,
businesses, and residents within the city for initial response operations.
4. The role of the individual resident is of key importance in the response
and recovery from disasters. The immediate availability of resources to
respond to the emergencies associated with a disaster will be limited and
responses may need to be prioritized. It is assumed that there will not be
enough resources to respond to every emergency need. In the State of
Washington, the goal is to encourage each resident to be personally
responsible for preparing to meet their own emergency needs for up to
14 days following a significant disaster event. These preparedness items
include, but are not limited to, having a plan, stocking supplies, learning
emergency skills like first aid and CPR, and reducing hazards in the
home and workplace.
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5. Edmonds may be requested to provide support to other jurisdictions with
both resources and sheltering during emergencies and disasters which
may not affect the City.
E. LIMITATIONS
1. The information and procedures included in this CEMP have been
prepared utilizing the best information and planning assumptions
available at the time of preparation. There is no guarantee implied by this
CEMP that in major emergencies and disaster situations that a perfect
response to all incidents will be practical or possible. The City of
Edmonds response resources maybe overwhelmed, and essential
systems may become dysfunctional. The City can only endeavor to make
every reasonable effort to respond based on the situation, information,
and resources available at the time the situation occurs.
II ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. ORGANIZATION
1. The City of Edmonds operates under a Mayor/Council form of
government. The Mayor leads the executive branch and the members of
the City Council make up the legislative branch of Edmonds City
government. The executive and legislative branches of the City of
Edmonds are responsible for overall policy direction within the City.
2. The City contracts with Snohomish County Department of Emergency
Management (SnoCo DEM) for Emergency Management Services.
3. The day-to-day organizational structure of Edmonds City Departments will
be maintained as much as practical for major emergency and disaster
situations. Other public and private organizations, school districts, and
volunteer organizations may, under mutual agreement, operate in
coordination with this CEMP.
B. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
1. The Continuity of Government Act RCW 42.14 establishes provisions for
the continuity of government in the event its leadership is incapacitated.
RCW 35A.13.020, 35A.42.030 and 42.12.070; and Edmonds Municipal
Code 1.02.035 provide for filling vacancies of elected officials in the City.
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C. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
1. The City of Edmonds Emergency Management Organization shall be
compatible with the existing City organization and shall provide clear
lines of authority and channels of communication. It will provide for the
identification and assignment of existing staff having emergency
response capabilities and those having support roles.
D. SNOHOMISH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
1. The staff of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency
Management (SnoCo DEM) provide technical assistance to the City of
Edmonds for the development and ongoing maintenance of the CEMP
and related activities within the City in coordination with the Edmonds
Disaster Coordinator. The SnoCo DEM staff coordinates with outside
agencies and organizations involved in emergency planning. The SnoCo
DEM staff manage the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), during
activation and interacts with outside agencies to coordinate emergency
support activities.
E. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BOARD
1. The Emergency Operations Board oversees and provides policy
recommendations to the city council during disaster and recovery
periods.
2. The Emergency Operations Board provides direction for the development
and maintenance for the emergency operations plan.
3. The Emergency Operations Board shall oversee the activities of and
provide direction to the emergency management committee during
emergencies and disasters.
4. The Emergency Operations Board provides policy direction for disaster
preparedness and mitigation.
5. The mayor shall serve as chair of the Emergency Operations Board and
the disaster coordinator shall serve as vice -chair. The remaining
membership of the Emergency Operations Board shall consist of all city
department directors as well as a member from the Port of Edmonds and
South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority.
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Other members may be added on an "as needed" basis to assist in the
development of the emergency operations plan.
F. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
1. The Emergency Management Committee provides staff support,
direction, and expertise in development of the CEMP and all supporting
documents. The Emergency Management Committee is comprised of
key personnel designated by each City Department Director and
members of outside professional and volunteer organizations having key
roles in emergency preparedness, planning and response activities. The
Disaster Coordinator shall serve as chair of this committee.
2. Members of the Emergency Management Committee (EMC) will normally
staff the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as necessary,
during activation and EMC Staff will also coordinate the activities in their
respective divisions or area of responsibility during major emergencies
and disasters.
3. The Emergency Management Committee consists of representatives
from the following departments /agencies or their designees:
• Mayor
• Office of the Mayor Staff
• Administrative Services Department
• Community Services / Economic Development Department
• Courts
• Development Services Department
• Fire Marshal
• Human Resources Department
• Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services Department
• Police Department
• Public Works Department
• Snohomish County DEM Representative
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G. EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTERS
1. The City has two Emergency Operations Centers, (EOC).
a. The primary site is in the Edmonds Public Safety Building,
Police Station, at 250 5th Ave. N.
b. A secondary site is in the Public Works Building at 7110 210th
St. SW.
2. The Edmonds EOC activates in support of the City's response to
emergencies and disasters.
a. The Mayor or the Disaster Coordinator may activate the
Edmonds EOC following notification of an immediate or
anticipated public safety, emergency, or disaster concern,
received from Federal, State, or County agencies or officials.
b. The Mayor or the Disaster Coordinator may also activate the
Edmonds EOC following consultation with City of Edmonds
Department Heads in anticipation of a public safety,
emergency, or disaster event.
H. SUBCOMMITTEES
1. Sub -committees may be designated as determined necessary by the
Emergency Management Committee.
a. In the event of sub -committee designation, the Emergency
Management Committee Co-chairs may include individuals
from outside organizations.
b. Sub -committees will be chaired by a member of the
Emergency Management Committee. Oversight of
subcommittee work will be the responsibility of the Disaster
Coordinator, or designee.
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III RESPONSIBILITIES - CITY OF EDMONDS
A. ALL DIVISIONS LISTED BELOW, MAYOR, CITY CLERK, HUMAN
RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Develop plans for employee notification and support during disaster
activities.
2. Coordinate the registration of temporary emergency workers and
volunteers.
3. Provide liaison for coordination with telecom and communications
infrastructure provider(s) for the reestablishment/maintenance of
telephone and cell phone services to the City government and guidance
to City Departments for the protection of cell phone and telephone
systems.
B. MAYOR
1. Provide visible leadership to the community and coordinates public
messaging to provide flexibility for communication through a Public
Information Officer (PIO), or Joint Information Center (JIC).
2. The Mayor or his/her successor may proclaim a local emergency, along
with special emergency orders under Edmonds Municipal Code 6.60,
Disaster Preparation, Emergency Coordination and Civil Emergencies.
3. Provide policy direction through the Emergency Management
Committee.
4. Provide overall direction and support of emergency operations to the
Emergency Management Committee.
5. Request assistance, when necessary, from the Snohomish County
Department of Emergency Management (SnoCo DEM), Washington
State Emergency Management Division (EMD), and/or the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the SnoCo DEM.
6. Provide for emergency prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response,
and recovery activities to be carried out within the city
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7. Assign Public Information Officer or Public Information Officer Group to
coordinate preparation and dissemination of information to the public and
the media.
8. Issue notice of evacuation after consultation with local, state, and federal
agencies and City department directors, when and if necessary.
9. Maintain continuity of government.
10. Provide for coordination of visiting officials from other jurisdictions and
levels of government.
11. Direct Office of the Mayor Staff activities.
C. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III —
Concept of Operations as they relate to the Office. For disaster response
purposes, the Office of the Mayor consists of the Mayor and Senior
Executive Assistant, City Clerk's Office, Human Resources Staff,
Information Services, and Community Services/Economic Development,
or their designees.
2. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential department
records.
3. Document emergency -related costs and activities.
4. Serve in a variety of staff and liaison at the direction of the Mayor or
department head roles during disaster operations.
D. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
All Divisions (City Clerk, Information Services, Finance)
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1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III -
Concept of Operations as they relate to the department.
2. Serve on Office of the Mayor staff
3. Provide clerical staff to support administrative activities.
4. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential department
records.
5. Document emergency -related costs and activities.
Information Services Department
1. Chief Information Officer will provide coordination between the
Information Services Department and cell phone, telephone/internet
service providers for the re-establishment of cell phone,
telephone/internet services to the City government, and guidance to City
Departments for the protection of its information technology systems.
2. Develop plans for and coordinate the recovery operations of the City's
telephone, cell phone and computer internet systems following disaster
situations.
3. PIO will assist in preparing and disseminating Proclamation of Local
Emergency supporting the Mayor
4. Provide computer and telecommunications support to the Emergency
Operations Center.
5. Provide City Departments with guidance and direction for the protection
of computer hardware, software, and data.
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Finance Department
1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III -
Concept of Operations as they relate to the department.
2. Review contracts for emergency work and procurement.
3. Assist in identifying sources of disaster funds if departmental budgets are
exceeded.
4. Assist other departments with the compilation of disaster related financial
information.
5. Coordinate disaster related purchases and expenditures.
6. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential department
records.
7. Document emergency related activities and costs.
City Clerk Department
1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III -
Concept of Operations as they relate to the department.
2. Maintain and track all city records
3. Fulfil legal requirements of recording, posting, publicizing, and filing
documents
4. Administer all ordinances and resolutions
E. CITY COUNCIL
1. Appropriate funds to meet emergency needs.
2. Maintain continuity of government.
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3. Appropriate funds to provide emergency prevention, preparedness,
response, mitigation and recovery programs and activities within the city.
F. CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
1. Assume the duties of the Mayor in his/her absence/incapacitation.
G. SNOCO DEM
1. In cooperation with the City Disaster Coordinator, provide technical
assistance and support in the development and maintenance of the
City's CEMP.
2. Assist with the development of associated documents and standard
operating procedures which support the CEMP.
3. Manage the SnoCo DEM Emergency Coordination Center during
activation.
4. Assist City with coordinating requests for outside assistance through
county, state, and federal agencies.
5. Assist responsible City staff in the preparation of disaster assistance
paperwork and submit to the appropriate agencies.
6. Provide for public information and education on emergency
preparedness.
7. Coordinate dissemination of emergency warning information through the
Emergency Alert System (EAS), RAVE/Smart 911, and other available
communication resources available to the City, JIC and WA State EMD
resources.
8. Assist with coordination of prevention, preparedness, response,
mitigation, and recovery activities as requested by the Mayor/or
designee.
9. Coordinate amateur radio operators during disaster operations.
10. Act as liaison between City personnel and other personnel responding to
an emergency.
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11. Coordinate the establishment of disaster resource centers to support
community recovery efforts.
12. Provide technical assistance for recovery planning.
H. SAFETY/DISASTER COORDINATOR
1. Coordinate the development and maintenance of the city's CEMP.
2. Coordinate the development of associated documents and standard
operating procedures which support the CEMP.
3. Coordinate Proclamation of Local Emergency with the Office of the
Mayor and SnoCo DEM.
4. Chair the Emergency Management Committee
5. Coordinate opening and staffing of the EOC including training of EOC
personnel.
6. Request outside assistance (other than mutual aid) through SnoCo DEM
Emergency Coordination Center or duty officer.
7. Coordinate dissemination of emergency warning information through
available city resources and SnoCo DEM.
8. Coordinate prevention, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery
activities as appropriate.
9. Submit completed disaster assistance paperwork to SnoCo DEM for
submittal to appropriate county, state, and federal agencies.
I. SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911
1. As the Snohomish County 911 will serve as the City's primary Public
Safety Answering Point, (PSAP), and will endeavor to:
a. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section
III - Concept of Operations as they relate to the center.
b. Provide recommendations for Emergency Operations Center
communications equipment.
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c. Provide emergency communications service to the
Communications Center service area, including dissemination
of emergency messaging through the RAVE/Smart 911
system.
d. Provide information on emergency situations and locations to
the Emergency Operations Center during activation.
e. Coordinate re-establishment of communications system with
City resources if disrupted.
f. Disseminate initial warning information to public safety
agencies.
g. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential
Communications Center records.
h. Document emergency related costs and activities.
J. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES / ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
1. Serve as the lead agency, in conjunction with SnoCo DEM for the
coordination of disaster recovery issues.
2. Manage special disaster planning and recovery projects as assigned by
the Mayor.
3. Serve on Office of Mayor Staff.
K. DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
All Divisions
1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III -
Concept of Operations as they relate to the department.
2. Provide support to city-wide evacuation planning and assist in evacuation
efforts with City of Edmonds Police as appropriate.
3. Provide clerical staff to support administrative activities.
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4. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential department
records.
5. Document emergency -related costs and activities.
Building Division
1. Coordinate and compile initial damage assessment and safety evaluation
of essential city-wide buildings along with Planning Division
2. Provide support in the safety evaluation of structures during search and
rescue operations.
3. Determine building safety to City owned /operated buildings and
recommend evacuation as appropriate.
4. Provide expertise and recommendation for reconstruction, demolition,
and structural mitigation to the Department of Community Services and
Economic Development during recovery period.
5. Provide streamlined permit process along with the Department of
Community Services and Economic Development for disaster recovery
efforts.
Planning Division
1. Develop plans to manage land use, environmental impact, economic
impact, and related mitigation issues following disasters.
2. Coordinate and compile initial damage assessment and safety evaluation
of essential city-wide buildings, along with Building Division and the
Department of Community Services and Economic Development
3. Provide streamlined permit process along with the Department of
Community Services and Economic Development for disaster recovery
efforts.
L. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
All Divisions
1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III -
Concept of Operations as they relate to the department.
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2. Provide support to city-wide evacuation planning and assist in evacuation
efforts with the Edmonds Police Department, as appropriate.
3. Provide clerical staff to support administrative activities.
4. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential department
records.
5. Document emergency -related costs and activities.
Operational Division
1. Provide support in the development of plans to deal with public works
related mitigation issues following disasters.
2. Provide for the initial damage assessment of City infrastructure.
3. Coordinate debris removal, traffic control, road closures and protection of
public property in coordination of Critical Transportation and Evacuation
Plan.
4. Provide assessment of transportation routes, identify alternate routes,
and provide temporary traffic control measures/devices and operational
control of traffic signals.
5. Provide damage assessment, debris removal, emergency protective
measures, emergency, and temporary repairs and/or construction for
public works infrastructure.
6. Provide damage assessment, emergency repairs for City -owned
vehicles, field communications equipment, department -managed
facilities, and coordinate transportation facilities restoration (signals and
street lights).
7. Provide support in initial damage assessment and safety evaluation of
essential city- wide facilities with the Department of Community Services
and Economic Development
8. Provide light and heavy equipment, generators, and supplies.
9. Coordinate with area utility providers for restoration of services.
10. Provide support to the Fire District in hazardous material incident
response to City sewers and streets.
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11. Provide field communications support through existing communications
equipment as requested.
12. Provide support to determine City building safety and recommend
evacuation as appropriate to the EOC and Edmonds Police Department.
13. Provide support for reconstruction, demolition, and structural mitigation
activities during recovery period.
14. Provide support to other departments in the damage assessment of City
infrastructure.
15. Provide support to other departments in field activities as appropriate.
16. Provide initial interim repair and reconstruction and coordinate
permanent repair and reconstruction of City facilities.
17. Provide support to perform or contract for major recovery work.
Engineering Division
1. Provide support in the development of plans to deal with land use,
environmental impact, and related mitigation issues following disasters.
2. Provide support in assessment of transportation routes, identify alternate
routes, provide temporary traffic control measures/devices and
operational control of traffic signals with the EOC and the Edmonds
Police Department.
3. Provide support to all City Agencies as well as the PIO, regarding
information and recommendations on traffic routes to the EOC and
Edmonds Police Department during flooding.
4. Provide support in the initial damage assessment of City infrastructure.
5. Assist with utility restoration as appropriate.
6. Provide engineering and architectural services for transportation and
municipal infrastructure, including expertise and recommendations for
reconstruction, demolition, and mitigation during the recovery period.
7. Provide support for reconstruction, demolition, and structural mitigation
activities during recovery period.
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8. Contract for major recovery work as appropriate.
9. Provide streamlined permit process for disaster recovery efforts with the
Department of Community Services and Economic Development.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Division
Provide continued operation of the Wastewater Treatment Facility
following a disaster.
2. Prioritize and initiate emergency repairs to the facility.
3. Provide support to other divisions as appropriate.
M. PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL ARTS AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Develop plans for the coordination of volunteer groups to assist in
emergency feeding and shelter for the public during disaster, including
individuals with access and functional needs, and assist Red Cross Mass
Care Response assets when activated.
2. Develop plans for and coordinate with Edmonds School District #15 and
the Red Cross for the utilization of School District facilities for temporary
emergency shelters.
3. Develop plans for and coordinate with the Red Cross, for the utilization of
City of Edmonds facilities, as needed, for temporary emergency shelters.
4. Provides support to other departments in field activities as appropriate.
5. Develop plans for emergency feeding and shelter for City staff and the
EOC during disaster activities.
6. Coordinate volunteer groups to assist individuals with access and
functional needs in their homes.
7. Coordinate the use of City parks as staging areas for disaster operations,
mass care and temporary housing.
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8. Provide support to Public Works in debris removal, traffic control, road
closures and protection of public property.
9. Provide field communications support through existing communications
equipment.
10. Provide light and heavy equipment, generators, and supplies.
11. Provide information and recommendations on traffic routes during
flooding situations to the EOC and Edmonds Police Department.
12. Deploy traffic control equipment for road closures and re-routing of traffic
as needed.
N. SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE REGIONAL FIRE
AUTHORITY
1. The City of Edmonds contracts with South Snohomish County Fire &
Rescue Regional Fire Authority, (RFA) for the provision of fire
suppression and emergency medical services. The RFA will provide a
representative to assist in planning activities and EOC activations as
deemed necessary at the time of the incident and will endeavor to:
a. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section
III - Concept of Operations as they relate to the Fire Authority.
b. Develop emergency and evacuation plans for facilities under
District management.
c. Provide command and control for field operations through
establishing command posts as appropriate.
d. Provide fire suppression services.
e. Provide hazardous materials incident command and
radiological monitoring, and coordinate with outside agencies
as appropriate.
f. Provide assistance, direction and control for technical search
and rescue activities in cooperation and coordination with the
EOC, Edmonds Police Department and responding mutual aid
search and rescue agencies.
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g. Assist in providing emergency medical assistance services in
coordination and cooperation with private emergency medical
service providers.
h. Support evacuation efforts as appropriate.
i. Provide support to City Departments in utility restoration
efforts.
j. Provide support to the City of Edmonds Public Information
Officer in the dissemination of emergency warning information
to the public.
k. Provide support to City Departments in city-wide structural
damage assessment, traffic control, emergency warnings, road
closure and protection of property.
I. Participate in initial city-wide damage assessment as
appropriate, including assessment of District facilities and
waterfront reconnaissance.
m. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential
District records.
n. Document emergency -related activities and costs.
O. CITY OF EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. Develop Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in Section III -
Concept of Operations as they relate to the department.
2. Develop specialized plans for evacuation of detainee holding cells and
courtrooms.
3. Provide law enforcement activities within the city.
4. Provide command and control for field operations through established
command posts as appropriate in coordination and cooperation with the
Regional Fire Authority.
5. Provide emergency traffic control.
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6. Provide direction and control for evacuation efforts as appropriate.
7. Provide security at the Emergency Operations Center during activation.
8. Provide support to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner in the
identification of the deceased.
9. Provide support in the dissemination of emergency warning information
to the public.
10. Participate in initial city-wide damage assessment as appropriate.
11. Provide coordination of explosive device identification, handling, and
disposal through outside agencies.
12. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential department
records.
13. Document emergency related costs and activities.
P. RESPONSIBILITIES — WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT
Office of the Governor
1. The Governor is granted control of the emergency management functions
of the Military Department under RCW 38.52 and delegates responsibility
for emergency management to the director of the Washington State
Emergency Management Division.
2. In the event of an emergency beyond the capability of local governments,
the Governor or their designee may:
a. Proclaim a State of Emergency under RCW 43.06.010(12)
b. Activate the State Emergency Operations Center and
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
c. Authorize the deployment and use of State resources and the
Washington State Military Department, including the National
Guard
d. Prohibit activities to help preserve and maintain life, health,
property, or the public peace.
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e. Waive or suspend certain state laws, rules, and regulations to
facilitate response and recovery operations.
f. Provide assistance to disaster survivors.
3. The proclamation by the Governor is a prerequisite for access to the full
range of federal disaster recovery programs potentially available to the
state.
4. Interstate mutual aid requests through the Emergency Management
Assistance Compact (EMAC) also require a proclamation by the
Governor.
5. The state of emergency shall cease to exist upon the issuance of a
proclamation of the Governor declaring its termination. The Governor
must terminate the proclaimed state of emergency when order is restored
in the area affected in accordance with RCW 43.06.210. The Office of the
Attorney General will assist in the preparation of the proclamation to
ensure all legal and other requirements are met.
Washington State Emergency Management Division
1. Upon authorization of the Governor or their designee, coordinate all
emergency management activities of the State.
2. Take appropriate actions to mitigate the effects of, prepare for, prevent,
respond to, and recover from the impacts of emergencies or disasters.
3. Coordinate requests for services and specialized skills, equipment, and
resources in support of State and local government emergency
operations.
Q. RESPONSIBILITIES —FEDERAL
Federal Government / Federal Emergencv Management Agency (FEMA)
1. Pursuant to Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 206, Subpart B,
the Governor may request the President of the United States issue an
emergency or a major disaster declaration. Before making a request, the
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Governor must proclaim a state of emergency and ensure all appropriate
state and local actions have been taken.
2. The Governor's request for a disaster declaration may result in one of the
following three outcomes: a Presidential declaration of a major disaster, a
Presidential declaration of an emergency, or denial of the Governor's
request. If the President declares an emergency or major disaster, the
Governor and the FEMA Regional Administrator will execute a FEMA-
State Agreement which states the understandings, commitments, and
conditions for federal assistance, and describes:
a. The incident and incident period for which assistance will be
made available.
b. The area(s) eligible for federal assistance.
c. The type and extent of federal assistance provided.
d. The commitment of the state and local government(s) with
respect to the amount of funds to be expended in alleviating
damage and suffering caused by the major disaster or
emergency.
3. With the declaration, the President appoints a Federal Coordinating
Officer (FCO), and the Governor designates a State Coordinating Officer
(SCO). The FCO is responsible for coordinating all declaration -related
federal disaster assistance programs administered by FEMA. The SCO is
the authorized representative of the Governor to manage and coordinate
state and local emergency response and recovery efforts following a
Presidential emergency or major disaster declaration. The FCO and the
SCO will work together to ensure all assistance is provided in accordance
with the Stafford Act.
R. LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
The Edmonds Police Department is the agency of primary jurisdiction
within the City during normal circumstances and emergency operations.
2. The Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act, RCW 10.93,
provides law enforcement with mutual assistance capabilities between
jurisdictions. Mutual aid agreements exist with local law enforcement
agencies and various law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
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Requests for supplemental law enforcement assistance should be made
through Snohomish County 911.
3. Additional information on Law Enforcement Mutual Aid can be found in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 13 — Public Safety and Security.
S. EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SUPPORT TEAMS (FIELD LEVEL)
Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMATs) may be available to
assist in incident management, set up of response facilities and provide
expertise and capability. They may include representatives from the
Federal Emergency Support Functions (ESF). They will make preliminary
arrangements for Federal field facilities and initiate establishment of the
Joint Field Office (JFO). Absent a full Presidential Declaration, federal
support will likely be limited.
T. DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES
The Department of Defense (DOD) is authorized to deploy support to
local jurisdictions during disasters and emergencies after approval by the
Secretary of Defense, or at the direction of the President. DOD responds
to requests for assistance when local, state, and federal resources are
overwhelmed. When deployed to assist civil authorities, command of
Federal military assets remains with the Secretary of Defense.
2. Additional information can be found in Emergency Support Function
(ESF) 20 — Defense Support to Civil Authorities.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. CONCEPT
1. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds to conduct emergency and disaster
preparedness and mitigation activities in an effort to reduce and minimize
the impacts of a major emergency or disaster.
2. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds to provide vital services to the
community during emergency conditions while maintaining a priority, the
safety of City employees and their families. Should the emergency or
disaster occur:
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a. During non -work hours: All employees are encouraged to
ensure the safety and welfare of their families and homes.
After making any necessary arrangements at home, all
designated employees are required to report to work as long
as reporting to work will not unduly endanger the employee,
pursuant to department Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPS).
b. During work hours: Departments shall make every effort to
allow employees to promptly verify the safety status and
provide for the safety of their families and homes, provided that
doing so does not compromise emergency response functions
as defined in this CEMP.
3. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds to conduct all emergency and
disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery
activities in accordance with the National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
4. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds that each City Department takes an
active role in emergency planning and develops Standard Operating
Procedures. It is the responsibility of the Director of each City Department
and office to:
a. Serve as members of and designate alternates to the
Emergency Management Committee to actively participate in
the preparation and maintenance of the City's CEMP.
b. Establish a departmental line of succession to activate and
carry out emergency and disaster responsibilities.
c. Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), to ensure
the capability to continue operations during an emergency or
disaster and to carry out the responsibilities outlined in this
CEMP.
d. Develop departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
which include the following:
i. Department chain of command.
ii. Location for managing departmental emergency
operations to assist the EOC.
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iii. Departmental responsibilities, capabilities, and
resources to include personnel, facilities, and
equipment.
iv. Information needed to manage the department
during emergency operations and means of
communication for obtaining that information
v. Information on how the department will
coordinate with the Emergency Operations
Center.
vi. Methods to ensure that all department staff are
aware of Standard Operating Procedures and of
the concepts of the CEMP
5. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds that City Departments make staff
and resources available at the request of the Disaster Coordinator for
training activities and emergency operations assignments.
6. When a major emergency or disaster occurs, City Department
management shall use the following general checklist as a basis for
managing disaster operations:
a. Report to the pre -determined site to manage department
operations
b. Account for personnel
c. Assess damages to facilities and resources
d. Assess personnel and resources available
e. Assess problems and future anticipated needs
f. Report situation and damages to the Emergency Operations
Center
g. Send designated representatives to the Emergency Operations
Center to participate as members of the Emergency
Management Committee
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h. Carry out departmental responsibilities and assigned tasks
Continue assessment of department resources, needs and
actions
Continue reports to the Emergency Operations Center
regarding actions, problems, needs, damages, etc.
k. Keep detailed and accurate records, document actions, costs,
situations, etc.
7. The Edmonds Emergency Operations Center (EOC) may be activated by
the Disaster Coordinator or designee, at his/her discretion, or at the
request of the Mayor under advisement of any City Department Director
or designee.
8. The EOC Manager will be designated by the Mayor. Designated staff
report to the EOC to coordinate response efforts and support field
operations. All or part of the Emergency Management Organization
and/or the Emergency Operations Center may be activated during a
disaster. The level of activation will be determined by the nature and
extent of the disaster.
9. In the event of a regional emergency affecting the area regionally, the
SnoCo DEM ECC/EOC will be activated according to the process detailed
in the SnoCo CEMP. Upon request, the City will send appropriate staff to
the SnoCo DEM EOC/ECC to facilitate coordination of activities and
resources on behalf of the City and will serve as staff to the SnoCo DEM
EOC/ECC.
10.The Emergency Management Committee shall be responsible for
assisting in the evaluation of a developing situation to determine if a
Proclamation of Emergency by the Mayor is necessary.
11. Edmonds City Departments are expected to carry out their responsibilities
as outlined in this CEMP, utilizing their best judgment and in a
coordinated manner.
12.The Emergency Management Committee will act as advisors to the Mayor
in managing problems caused by a disaster and in the coordinating
response of the developing incidents. Under normal circumstances, this
coordination will be done through the Emergency Operations Center.
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13. When a major emergency or disaster occurs, it is anticipated that City
Departments and other responding organizations will organize their areas
of responsibilities into manageable units, assess damages, and determine
needs. If agency resources cannot meet the needs created by the
disaster, additional assistance may be requested through existing mutual
aid or through the SnoCo DEM Emergency Coordination Center.
Resources to be utilized to support City operations may be placed at
staging areas until specific assignment can be made. (See ESF 7-
Logistics and Resource Support)
14. In the event a situation is, or will become, beyond the capabilities of the
resources of the City of Edmonds and those provided through mutual aid,
the Mayor or designee, following the City of Edmonds Continuity of
Operations Plan (COOP), may request assistance from SnoCo DEM or
Washington State Emergency Management Division.
15. In the event of communications failure in a disaster, any City facility or
temporarily established site may act as a remote Emergency Operations
Center for its local area until coordination can be established from the
Edmonds Emergency Operations Center. Each may serve as a command
post, staging area, triage station, communications center or in any other
functional capacity appropriate for the situation.
B. MISSION AREAS BY PHASE
To minimize the effects of a disaster, provide emergency response
capabilities and to facilitate recovery efforts, the various elements of the
Edmonds Emergency Management Organization and City Departments,
shall endeavor to provide services aligning with the National Response
Framework mission areas of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness,
Response, and Recovery from disasters to the best of their ability.
Prevention Capability and Phase
Immediately report any suspicious activity, terrorist threats and/or actual
incidents with a potential or actual terrorist nexus to local law
enforcement and to the regional Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) in
Seattle.
2. Review and improve detection, prevention, and response capabilities by
conducting training drills and exercises. These efforts regularly engage
the public, county government, other government agencies, the private
and non-profit sectors, and other local government entities.
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Preparedness Capability and Phase
1. The City of Edmonds seeks to increase preparedness through a variety
of programs and avenues including outreach and education, increasing
response readiness, training, exercises, and planning. These efforts
regularly engage the public, county government, other government
agencies, the private and non-profit sectors, and other local government
entities.
2. The EOC conducts a minimum of one annual exercise to test the CEMP
and EOC SOG and to allow EOC responders to effectively execute ECC
operations and functions
3. Training and exercises are conducted using the HSEEP process to
regularly test planning and preparedness efforts.
4. The City of Edmonds provides or supports a variety of public outreach
and education efforts to support individual and community resilience.
5. Outreach efforts include public events, preparedness presentations,
developing and engaging with Community Emergency Response Teams
(CERT), and coordinating with other government entities, non -profits,
and the private sector.
6. Develop and maintain the City's CEMP and Hazard Mitigation Plan
Addendum to the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan
7. Review hazard and risk analysis and develop capabilities and resources
to enhance ability to respond to disaster situations.
8. Develop appropriate contingency plans and standard operating
procedures in support of the CEMP.
9. Initiate efforts toward detection and prevention of impacts to public health
and safety.
10. Identify and implement actions to reduce hazards and risks faced by first
responders to protect responder health and safety.
11. Coordinate with other local, county, state, and federal agencies to assure
cohesive working relationships and compatible emergency plans.
12. Coordinate with volunteer organizations to assure cohesive working
relationships communication and coordinated response.
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13. Conduct and coordinate training activities to enhance response
capabilities.
14. Coordinate and implement public information and education activities to
enhance citizen self-sufficiency.
15. Review and improve response capabilities by conducting training drills
and exercise
Mitigation Capability and Phase
Conduct mitigation activities to protect the community / citizens, City
personnel, equipment, supplies, services, vehicles, facilities, and
properties as appropriate.
2. Maintain and update the City's CEMP and Hazard Mitigation Plan
Addendum to the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan
3. The City of Edmonds is part of the Snohomish County Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) identifies Snohomish
County's hazards and their potential and estimated consequences
(including impacts to residents, buildings and infrastructure, the
economy, and the natural environment). The HIRA identifies those
hazards the County is at risk for as the basis for an all -hazards approach
to preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
4. The City of Edmonds is part of the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation
Plan (HMP) by addendum, which provides a comprehensive and
coordinated hazard mitigation plan for the County through jurisdictional
and special purpose district annexes, countywide -mitigation action items,
and multi -jurisdictional hazard -specific mitigation strategies. Like all
plans, the HMP is an ongoing, collaborative process designed to
reassess current risks and adapt to changing science and modeling.
5. The HMP is reviewed annually to assess progress on action items and
updated through a comprehensive planning process every five years.
6. Actively pursue grants and other programs to support the strategic
hazard mitigation priorities of the City of Edmonds.
7. Enforce public safety mandates to include land use management,
property protection, natural resource protection
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8. Initiate public education and awareness programs to support disaster
information dissemination citizens.
9. Initiate actions to protect people, property, the environment, and
economy during and following an emergency/disaster event to include
warning systems and emergency response services.
Response Capability and Phase
1. Prepare Proclamation of Local Emergency as appropriate.
2. Disseminate emergency alerts and warnings as appropriate
3. Activate and staff the Emergency Operations Center as required.
4. Initiate actions necessary to place emergency plans into effect to protect
life, property, the economy, and environment utilizing available
resources.
5. The City of Edmond's agencies and departments have resources for day-
to-day responses and many small emergency and disaster responses.
6. Fire, EMS, law enforcement, mass care and sheltering organizations,
Snohomish Health District, local and county public works, and the City
EOC all maintain disaster capabilities and regularly train, exercise, and
evaluate those capabilities.
7. Traditional response disciplines may be supplemented by other
departments and registered emergency workers (volunteers) as the
situation dictates.
8. Additional resources may be necessary for some situations and may be
requested through existing mutual aid agreements and/or county and
statewide mobilization plans (traditionally fire, law enforcement, public
works, and utilities).
9. A major or catastrophic disaster will likely require external and federal
assistance to aid response and recovery efforts.
10. In long-term or catastrophic incidents, interstate resources may be
requested under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact
(EMAC) facilitated through WAEMD.
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11. Post -disaster damage assessment information will be relayed to the
Snohomish County ECC.
12. The City shall carry out initial damage assessment and evaluate overall
situation.
13. Coordinate response and support functions with outside agencies and
volunteer organizations.
14. Coordinate operations, logistics, and planning functions.
15. Compile incident status information and report to appropriate agencies.
16. Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of events and activities.
17. Provide public information and warning as appropriate.
Recovery Capability and Phase
1. Carry out damage assessment functions and assess community needs.
2. Prioritize recovery projects and assign functions accordingly.
3. Coordinate recovery efforts and logistical needs with supporting agencies
and organizations.
4. The transition from Response to Recovery is a gradual process, the pace
and timing of which will depend upon the circumstances. As response
activities diminish, recovery activities will increase.
5. Elements of short-term recovery will begin upon EOC activation,
6. A major large scale or catastrophic disaster will likely require external
and federal assistance to aid restoration/recovery efforts.
7. If the disaster impacts and damages meet qualifying criteria, disaster
assistance may become available via the Stafford Act.
8. Recovery actions may start at the response stage and continue through
the long-term recovery (years, decades) stage of a disaster.
9. Recovery may continue long after completion of the response phase and
the deactivation of the EOC.
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10. Recovery activities are actions taken to begin the process of returning to
predisaster conditions or new conditions dictated by the disaster.
11. Recovery activities also includes government programs of assistance,
support, and technical services that facilitate recovery actions, such as
grants and loans for repair or replacement of homes, businesses,
property, and infrastructure.
12. Recovery functions should be conducted in conjunction with the City of
Edmonds Hazard Mitigation Plan Addendum to the Snohomish County
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
13. Prepare documentation of incident, including incident log, cost analysis
and estimated recovery costs.
14. Facilitate the establishment of disaster assistance centers to assist
private business and residents with individual recovery.
15.Assess special community needs and provide information and assistance
where appropriate.
16. Incorporate long range plans into recovery and restoration activities.
17.Additional information on recovery activities can be found in Emergency
Support Function (ESF) 14 — Long-term Community Recovery and in the
City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan, a separately published
document.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FISCAL PROCEDURES
1. Financial Documentation and associated reports shall be the
responsibility of the Finance Director or Designee
2. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds that each City Department will
assign personnel to be responsible for maintaining a record of disaster
activities and costs and to utilize effective administrative methods to keep
accurate detailed records distinguishing disaster operational activities
and expenditures from day-to-day activities and expenditures.
3. The Finance Director or designee shall develop effective methods and
procedures for documenting disaster expenditures and shall provide
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each City Department with documentation forms and completion
instructions.
4. The City Clerk, in coordination with other City Departments, shall identify
records which are vital for the operation of the City, to effectively resume
normal business after a disaster or emergency.
5. During emergency operations, non -essential administrative activities may
be suspended. Personnel not assigned to essential duties may be
assigned to other departments to provide support services.
6. The City of Edmonds will incur disaster expenses from currently
appropriated local funds in accordance with Chapter 38.52.070 RCW and
35A.33.080-100. The Mayor and City Council, in coordination with the
Finance Director, will be responsible for identifying other sources of
funds to meet disaster related expenses if departmental budgets are
exceeded.
7. Normal procedures for expenditures and payment processing may be
modified to accommodate the circumstances associated with the
disaster.
8. The City of Edmonds will submit reports required by both state and
federal agencies in a disaster situation with information concerning
nature, magnitude, and impact for use in evaluating and providing
appropriate response resources and services. These reports include but
are not limited to:
a. Situation Reports
b. Proclamation of Emergency
c. Requests for Assistance
d. Damage Assessment Reports
9. It will be the responsibility of the Office of the Mayor to coordinate the
preparation of all required reports and ensure that they are delivered to
the appropriate agencies.
10.A streamlined plan review and permit process may be instituted within
the City to facilitate recovery and repair activities.
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11. In instances where emergency work is performed to protect life and
property, requirements for environmental review and permits may be
waived or orally approved as provided in the State Environmental Policy
Act, Hydraulics Act, Forest Practices Act, Shoreline Management Act,
and Flood Control Act.
12. Repair and restoration of damaged facilities may require environmental
assessments and appropriate permits prior to final project approval,
requiring compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act, Forest
Practices Act, Shoreline Management Act, and Flood Control Act.
13. Properties of historic significance and archeological sites are protected
by law. Non -time critical missions and recovery actions affecting these
sites will be coordinated with the state Historic Preservation Commission.
14. No services or assistance will be denied on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, economic status, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, or disability.
15. Local activities pursuant to the Federal/State Agreement for major
disaster recovery will be carried out in accordance with RCW 49.60 -
Laws Against Discrimination and 44 CFR Section 205.16 -
Nondiscrimination. Federal disaster assistance is conditional upon
compliance with this code.
16. Volunteer emergency workers used during emergencies and disaster
operations shall be registered using procedures established by Chapter
118.04 WAC Emergency Worker Standards.
17. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds that departments utilize their
personnel to the maximum extent possible, including use of personnel
not assigned emergency responsibilities. The Office of the Mayor is the
lead agency for essential human resource activities in the City and as
such, may assist other departments in identifying and assigning
employees to assist in disaster recovery. It may be necessary to hire
temporary employees to meet staffing requirements in all departments.
18. City Departments, although retaining responsibility for the day-to-day
supervision of their work force, should coordinate their personnel needs
with the Office of the Mayor. Since non -essential activities may be
canceled during an emergency, City employees may be required to work
either overtime or "out of class" and shall be compensated in
accordance with existing rules and bargaining unit agreements.
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Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), existing labor
contracts and City policies and procedures shall apply.
19. The Mayor or designee shall designate an Office of the Mayor
representative to coordinate personnel needs, maintain liaison with
volunteer organizations, and assist City employees in obtaining recovery
assistance.
20.Additional personnel resources may be obtained through existing mutual
aid agreements with schools, colleges, private businesses, and labor
organizations. Requests for additional assistance should be coordinated
through the EOC.
21. Volunteers will become an important human resource in the event of a
disaster. Staging areas should be designated and persons wishing to
volunteer may be directed there for registration and assignments. The
Office of the Mayor will be responsible for the recruitment, registration,
and assignment of volunteer emergency workers. Volunteers will be
registered as emergency workers and provided identification,
assignments appropriate to their qualifications, and administrative
details.
VI. LOGISTICS
1. The Disaster Coordinator or designee, following a Proclamation of
Emergency, has the authority to impress the services and equipment of
residents as necessary in response to the disaster. Those residents are
entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities provided for emergency
workers under state and federal emergency management regulations,
Chapter 38.52.110 RCW.
2. The Disaster Coordinator or designee is authorized to contract with any
person, firm, corporation, or entity to provide construction work on an
agreed upon cost basis during emergency or disaster response
operations, Chapter 38.52.390 RCW.
3. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds that all City Departments prepare
and maintain an updated list of its personnel, facilities, and equipment
resources as part of their Standard Operating Procedures. Any or all of
these resources may be called upon during disaster and emergency
situations.
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4. The Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments have pre -
identified the following locations within the city for use as Logistics
Staging Areas and Points of Distribution for response and relief supplies:
• Edmonds Public Works Facility - 7110 210th St SW, Edmonds
• Frances Anderson Community Center - 700 Main St.,
Edmonds
5. Additional information on Staging Areas and Points of Distribution can be
found in Emergency Support Function (ESF) 7 — Logistics and Resource
Support.
6. Additional governmental resources may be called upon for assistance
using existing mutual aid agreements, SnoCo DEM and the Washington
State Emergency Operations Center through SnoCo DEM.
VII. DIRECTION, CONTROL AND COORDINATION
A. NIMS INTEGRATION
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is mandated by
Homeland Security Presidential Directive — 5, and provides a consistent,
nation-wide approach for Federal, State, local and tribal governments,
the private sector, and non -governmental organizations to prepare for,
respond to and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause,
size, or complexity effectively and efficiently.
2. To provide for interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State,
local and tribal capabilities, the NIMS includes a core set of concepts,
principles, and terminology.
3. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds that all emergency management
activities will be conducted in accordance with NIMS guidance.
B. DIRECTION AND CONTROL
All emergency and disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and
recovery activities shall be conducted in accordance with the National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
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2. Direction and control of emergency management activities rests with the
Disaster Coordinator. The authority for direction and control of the
organization and administration of the emergency management program
is found in RCW 38.52 and Edmonds Municipal Code 6.60. Overall
control during disaster response operations will be divided into three
levels.
a. Emergency Management Committee: coordinates disaster
resources, monitors the disaster situation, and reports to the
Board.
b. Field Operations: operate in field locations or command posts
and will direct and coordinate disaster field operations.
3. Overall direction, control and coordination will normally be conducted
through the Emergency Operations Center to support the overall
community response to the disaster and to best coordinate efforts with
county, state, and federal agencies.
4. The Emergency Operations Center is currently located at the Police
Department Headquarters (250 5th Avenue North) which is operational
24 hours a day and is equipped with alternate power supplies for use
during general system failures.
5. The Emergency Operations Center may be activated to any level
deemed appropriate for the level of disaster operations. The Mayor's
designee serves as the EOC Manager. It will be staffed by NIMS
qualified members of the City staff and qualified volunteers and mutual
aid responders. Initial establishment of the Emergency Operations
Center following activation is the responsibility of the Mayor's designee.
6. Individual City Departments may designate alternate locations or field
command posts for coordinating individual department operations. The
individual in charge of a command post shall be responsible for keeping
the Emergency Operations Center informed of their situation and
activities and shall act in coordination with the Emergency Operations
Center.
7. The Disaster Coordinator, in coordination with the Emergency
Management Committee, is responsible for ensuring that emergency
preparedness activities, response to emergencies and disasters, and the
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coordination of the recovery from emergencies and disasters are
effectively carried out within the City of Edmonds.
8. The Mayor is responsible for city-wide policy decisions. The Disaster
Coordinator and Emergency Management Committee provide policy
recommendations to the Mayor during times of emergency or disaster, or
in anticipation of large-scale emergencies or disasters.
9. The day-to-day organizational structure of City Departments shall be
maintained as much as practical during emergency and disaster
operations. Each City Department shall have a line of succession to the
Department Director and then to the Disaster Coordinator.
10.Overall direction, control and coordination will normally be conducted
through the Emergency Operations Center to support the overall
community response to the disaster and to best coordinate efforts with
county, state, and Federal agencies.
11. The following list of management priorities, in order of importance, is
provided to guide policy decisions during a disaster of major magnitude.
Protect life, health, the environment, and economy
• Protect public and private property
• Develop and disseminate public information
• Restore essential services and facilities
• Minimize economic disruption to the community
• Preserve existing institutions and organizations
C. ON -SCENE MANAGEMENT
In compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS),
on -scene management of emergencies will follow the Incident Command
System (ICS) as published by the Department of Homeland Security,
National Fire Academy, and the National Emergency Management
Institute. The functions of the Incident Command System include but are
not limited to:
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a. Incident Commander - Directs on -scene operations and
reports to EOC via established chain of command.
b. Safety Officer - Oversees safety of operations at the scene.
c. Liaison Officer - Coordinates information with support function
groups.
d. Public Information Officer - Coordinates media relations and
emergency public information. This shall be done in
cooperation with the EOC when activated.
e. Operations Section - Implements strategic and tactical actions
at the incident scene, such as: perimeter control, evacuation,
fire suppression, rescue, clean-up, emergency medical, and
decontamination.
f. Logistics Section - Responsible for communications,
transportation, supplies and special equipment.
g. Planning Section - Responsible for situation and resource
status reports, documentation, incident planning, technical
advisors, and demobilization.
h. Intelligence — Responsible for the collection and coordination
of intelligence information.
i. Finance/Administration Section - Responsible for contracts,
time keeping, cost analysis, compensation, claims.
2. The Incident Commander is the on -scene manager responsible for
direction and control at the scene of the incident. The Incident
Commander shall utilize the positions within the Incident Command
System as deemed necessary at the time of the incident. The Incident
Command System should only be activated to the level necessary for
efficient operations. It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander to:
a. Assess the situation
b. Develop incident organization objectives, action plans and
priorities
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c. Ensure safety issues are addressed
d. Contact appropriate agencies, dispatch, or the Emergency
Operations Center to request necessary resources
e. Keep the Emergency Operations Center informed of field
activities
3. When more than one agency is involved in response at the scene, the
Incident Commander and other responding agencies should coordinate
to ensure each agency's objectives are identified. Personnel working in
support of the Incident Commander will maintain the normal chain of
command through their respective agency and will carry out tasks
through on -site command personnel or the Emergency Operations
Center when instructed.
4. In situations where more than one agency has significant on -scene
considerations involving response efforts, a Unified Command shall be
established to ensure coordination of on -scene activities.
5. WAC 296-62- 41015 requires that the Incident Command System be
used in responses to hazardous materials incidents and outlines specific
requirements of the Incident Commander.
6. The Incident Commander, in concert with the EOC and Office of the
Mayor, may appoint a Public Information Officer or Public Information
Officer Group to work with the news media at the Incident scene. This
may include coordinating media releases and arranging contacts
between the media and response agencies. When possible, information
released to the media should be coordinated through the Emergency
Operations Center. The Public Information Officer shall be responsible
for communicating released information to the Emergency Operations
Center.
D. COORDINATION
1. Coordination of emergency activities and information among local, state,
federal and private sector agencies serving the City of Edmonds shall be
done through the Emergency Operations Center and SnoCo DEM.
2. Communications during an emergency or disaster will be through
communications systems currently established within the City
organizations. Secondary and supporting communication activities will be
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provided by organized volunteer radio operators assigned through
SnoCo DEM.
3. Emergency warning and public information will be communicated to
citizens via local media through the designated Public Information Officer
and existing City communications systems. The Emergency Alert System
(EAS) and the AlertSense system, which are activated by SNOCOM or
SnoCo DEM, may also be used.
E. PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY
1. The Proclamation of Local Emergency is made by the Office of the
Mayor and is the legal method which authorizes the use of extraordinary
measures to accomplish tasks associated with disaster response. The
proclamation is normally a prerequisite to state and federal disaster
assistance.
2. The Proclamation of Local Emergency must be ratified by the City
Council as soon as practical following the emergency.
3. In the absence of the Mayor, such proclamations may be made by the
City Council President and in the absence of the City Council President,
the Council President Pro-Tem. The Mayor shall cause any proclamation
made, to be delivered to all news media within the city and shall use
other methods as necessary, to give notice of such declaration to the
public in a timely manner, given the parameters of the emergency /
disaster.
4. The proclamation authorizes the City to take necessary measures to
combat a disaster, protect persons and property, provide emergency
assistance to victims of the disaster, and exercise the powers vested in
RCW 38.52.070 without regard to formalities prescribed by law (except
mandatory constitutional requirements). These include but are not limited
to rationing of resources and supplies, curfew, budget law limitations,
competitive bidding process, publication of notices, provisions pertaining
to the performance of public work, entering into contracts, incurring
obligations, employment of temporary workers, rental of equipment,
purchase of supplies and materials, levying of taxes and the
appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
5. The Mayor, or designee, assisted by the Office of the Mayor Staff, shall
be responsible for the preparation of Emergency Proclamations.
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6. The Disaster Coordinator will notify SnoCo DEM when a proclamation of
local emergency is made.
F. SAMPLE EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
The Mayor of the City of Edmonds has determined that the (type of incident) has/will cause (type
of damage) in the City of Edmonds, and,
(Incident Description), and,
These problems have created a threat to life and property, and
All available resources are/will be committed to disaster work, and
The City requires supplemental assistance, and
The severity of this disaster is beyond the capability of local resources:
Therefore, this incident constitutes an emergency as defined by the City's CEMP and
necessitates the utilization of emergency powers granted under Chapter 38.52.070 RCW;
Therefore,
IT IS PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS:
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G. REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
In the event a situation is beyond the capability of local and pre -
designated mutual aid resources, the Disaster Coordinator will request
additional resources through SnoCo DEM for county, state, and federal
assistance as necessary.
2. Requests to the Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency are made
by the County Executive through SnoCo DEM. This proclamation by the
Governor, and subsequent Presidential Declaration, are necessary to
obtain federal disaster relief funds.
H. DEMOBILIZATION
When the Disaster Coordinator (or designee) determines that the
activation of the EOC is no longer required, he/she will issue instructions
for demobilization from emergency management activities at the
conclusion of the emergency event.
VIII. PUBLIC INFORMATION
A. PURPOSE
Providing clear, current, and timely information to the public is of great
importance following an emergency or disaster. The City shall strive to
provide both emergency and general information in a timely and
coordinated manner. For the purposes of this CEMP, the City of
Edmonds defines "emergency information" as information which has
direct relevance to the safety and/or health of the residents of Edmonds,
i.e., evacuation orders and routes; boil water orders; shelter -in -place
notices; curfews, etc. "General information" may consist of information
such as debris pick-up schedules; permit fee schedules; facility hours of
operation, recovery information, public meetings, etc.
2. The Mayor or Disaster Coordinator shall appoint a Public Information
Officer or Public Information Officer Group who shall coordinate the
dissemination of emergency public information through the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) (See ESF 2 - Communications).
3. All available methods may be used to relay emergency information to
the public.
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4. It is the policy of the City to recognize that some of its residents and
visitors have Limited English Proficiency, (LEP) as well as Access and
Functional Needs (AFN). As such, the City will endeavor to utilize
available resources to facilitate information dissemination to these
people.
5. Activation of amateur radio services shall be requested through SnoCo
DEM when necessary.
6. Printed education and information materials addressing preparedness,
response and recovery are available through SnoCo DEM and South
Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority.
7. It is anticipated that in some circumstances emergency public
information may need to be released from field command posts. In this
event, the individual in charge of the location shall notify the Emergency
Operations Center in a timely manner and provide detailed information
regarding information released.
8. Additional information on public information activities can be found in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 15 — External Affairs and
Emergency Public Information.
9. The City plans to leverage the Snohomish County Limited English
Proficiency Guide as a resource for materials and connection with
limited English communities, individuals with access and functional
needs and other vulnerable populations as identified within the City,
when appropriate.
IX. TRAINING, EXERCISES AND EDUCATION
A. PURPOSE
1. To identify and establish methods of meeting the training, exercise, and
educational needs of City of Edmonds employees responsible for
responding to emergencies and for community -wide educational
programs geared at self -preparedness.
2. The Disaster Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the
appropriate staff will receive training in specific emergency management
skills and professional development through available resources.
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3. Public Education programs are available from SnoCo DEM, upon
request, as resources permit, to all segments of the community. These
programs are designed to increase awareness of hazards, explain how
best to safely respond, and to promote self -preparedness.
4. The City will utilize various exercise formats, including drills, tabletop,
functional and full- scale exercises.
5. SnoCo DEM will conduct an annual Integrated Preparedness Planning
Workshop, (IPPW), to develop a coordinated training and exercise
calendar; and coordinate one county -level functional exercise annually.
SnoCo DEM will provide, at a minimum, the delivery of two trainings and
two exercise opportunities annually for the City of Edmonds. To receive
training and exercise opportunities, the City of Edmonds must participate
in the Snohomish County IPPW.
6. Each City Department Director is responsible for ensuring that their
employees are trained in the concepts of the CEMP and in the
Department specific standard operating procedures (SOPs).
7. The City and SnoCo DEM will use outside resources to provide
specialized training, if appropriate.
8. The Disaster Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that drills and
exercises are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the CEMP and
to determine future training needs.
9. The City of Edmonds adopted the Homeland Security Exercise and
Evaluation Program (HSEEP), a federal standard under the National
Preparedness System, as the standard for its emergency management
exercise program. Under HSEEP, exercises are documented in an after -
action report and corrective actions are identified and assigned in a
comprehensive improvement plan
10.Training and exercising the Edmonds CEMP and Emergency Operations
Center, (EOC), including involvement of stakeholders and state agency
emergency operation centers in support of ESF activities, will support
plans, processes, personnel, and systems being validated and shortfalls
identified through after -action reports and corrective action programs for
exercises and real -world activations
a. After Action Reports should identify planning needs, staffing
requirements, process refinement, equipment shortages, and
training needs. The corrective action program should include
an improvement plan that outlines the need, provides a
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prioritization, identifies resources required, assigns the
corrective action, and monitors completion.
11. The Disaster Coordinator, with assistance from SnoCo DEM, the Police
Department, and Fire District, is responsible for coordinating and
implementing drills and exercises for City employees and for the
development and maintenance of the CEMP.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. City of Edmonds
a. City Departments
I Develop SOPs that define employees' operational
responsibilities during an emergency or disaster.
ii. Provide necessary training to enable employees to
carry out those responsibilities in coordination with
the City EOC and/or SnoCo DEM EOC/ECC.
iii. Provide assistance to the Disaster Coordinator in
the design, conduction and evaluation of drills and
exercises to determine the effectiveness of the
City's emergency management programs and the
employees' level of training.
b. City Disaster Coordinator
With assistance from SnoCo DEM, design, conduct
and evaluate drills and exercises to determine the
effectiveness of the City's emergency management
programs and employees' level of training.
2. Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
a. Convene annual training and exercise planning workshop to
determine training and exercise needs.
b. Coordinate one (1) County -level exercise per year; and two
training and two exercise opportunities for the City of Edmonds
each year.
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c. Assist the Disaster Coordinator in the design, conduction and
HSEEP evaluation of drills and exercises to determine the
effectiveness of the City's emergency management programs
and the employees' level of training.
3. All Other Support Agencies
a. Participate in training and exercises, if requested and as
resources
X. ON -GOING CEMP MANAGEMENT AND MAINTAINANCE
A. COORDINATION
1. Assisted by the SnoCo DEM Director or designee, the City's Disaster
Coordinator will coordinate with and reach accord with all agencies that
have a role in incident management for the development and execution
of policy, planning, training, equipping and other preparedness activities.
SnoCo DEM staff are available to assist as needed.
B. CEMP MAINTAINANCE
1. The Disaster Coordinator will ensure that, not less than once each year,
the operational capabilities shall be tested by an emergency operations
exercise or by a local emergency declaration.
2. Following WAC 118-30-060 guidelines, the plan shall be reviewed and
updated at least once every two calendar years. Revised or updated
portions of the plan shall be submitted to the Director of Snohomish
County Department of Emergency Management and the Director of the
Washington State Emergency Management Division within ninety
calendar days of revision.
3. The CEMP and related Emergency Support Functions (ESF's) will be
revised and rewritten for formal review by Snohomish County
Department of Emergency Management and the Washington State
Emergency Management Division every 5 years from adoption of the
current plan.
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ESF 1
ESF 2
ESF 3
ESF 4
ESF 5
ESF 6
ESF 7
ESF 8
C- Coordinating
Transportation
Communications
Public Works/
Firefighting
Emergency
Mass Care,
Logistics
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Agency
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Management
Housing &
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ESF RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX — (Continued)
ESF 9
ESF 10
ESF 11
ESF 12
ESF 13
ESF 14
ESF 15
ESF 20
C- Coordinating
Search & Rescue
Hazardous
Agriculture &
Energy &
Public Safety
Long Term
External &
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materials
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Utilities
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 1
TRANSPORTATION
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Development Services
Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State Ferries
Community Transit
King County Metro Transit
Sound Transit
Sno Co DEM
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. ESF 1 - Transportation is designed to provide a framework for
coordination, organization, mobilization, and resources for
transportation services to support emergency response including
evacuations, logistics, and transportation infrastructure restoration.
B. Scope
1. This Emergency Support Function is designed to provide guidance
in the allocation of transportation infrastructure and resources,
determining priority of highway repair and in the coordination of
activities carried out by transportation agencies operating within the
city.
II. POLICIES
A. Local and regional transportation planning and emergency response
shall be done in coordination with supporting agencies and
interjurisdictional partners to ensure the integrity of the transportation
system
B. Response to restore transportation routes and services shall be
prioritized to provide access for emergency services, delivery of
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essential resources and for the re -opening of major transportation
routes.
To accomplish the restoration of transportation routes, the City may
call for assistance using current mutual aid agreements with
neighboring communities, state, and local agencies.
2. The emergency hiring and contracting process related to the
restoration of transportation during disaster will follow Edmonds
City Code 6.60 guidelines.
III. SITUATION
A. A disaster may cause damage to the transportation infrastructure.
Secondary damage may include utility networks constructed adjacent
to or as part of roads and bridges. Damage to transportation systems,
including damage to the WA State Ferries terminal located at the Port
of Edmonds, will cause major disruption of both routine and emergency
services.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The Public Works Director or designee shall be responsible for
coordinating surface transportation related activities within the city.
Priorities established for the clearing and emergency repair of City
roads shall be coordinated with the Police Department, Fire District,
and adjacent jurisdictions to ensure the timely restoration of
emergency services and the transportation network.
B. Repair and restoration of state and interstate highways will be
coordinated with the appropriate state and federal agencies.
Washington State Department of Transportation shall be the primary
contact for the coordination of these activities. The Public Works
Director or designee may authorize emergency road clearing work to
be done on state and interstate highways to re-establish highway
systems.
C. The Public Works Department will provide an assessment of roadway
conditions and provide information to the Emergency Operations
Center, SnoCo DEM and all appropriate agencies. All appropriate
agencies including media outlets and the public, shall be notified of
ongoing repair and roadway status using fax, social media sites, the
city website and email.
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D. Additional resources or assistance may be obtained through existing
mutual aid agreements and/or contracts through private contractors,
following guidelines specified in City Code 6.60. Requests for
additional assistance should be coordinated through the Emergency
Operations Center and SnoCo DEM.
E. The Public Works Director, or designee, in coordination with the
Emergency Operations Center and SnoCo DEM, shall coordinate the
priority use of public transportation resources. Private transportation
sources are available within the city and may be integrated into overall
emergency transportation needs.
V. PROCEDURES
A. The City of Edmonds Public Works Department is responsible for
managing City transportation routes and is responsible for the
development of transportation recovery plans, and for establishing
transportation route priorities with the assistance of Support Agencies
listed in the City of Edmonds ESF -1 to ensure a coordinated and
efficient response.
B. Emergency operations plans for Snohomish County, Washington State
Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries, Community
Transit, King County Metro Transit, Sound Transit and Snohomish and
King Counties are separately published documents which provide
guidance for the overall restoration of damaged transportation routes in
the area.
C. The City of Edmonds Public Works Department will establish re-
opening and restoration priorities for the City and allocate local
resources accordingly. When appropriate, work will be coordinated
with other affected agencies and jurisdictions.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Public Works Department
1. Coordinate damage assessment, emergency road clearing and
repair activities for roadways within the city.
2. Coordinate repair and restoration activities on state and interstate
highways with appropriate agencies.
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3. Provide or contract for repair and recovery work.
4. Coordinate with other City agencies and adjacent jurisdictions to
establish immediate priorities for road re -opening.
5. Coordinate with other public and private transportation service
providers to establish emergency transportation networks and
resources.
A. City of Edmonds Public Works - Engineering Division
1. Provide maps for transportation route planning.
2. Assist the Public Works Department on activities as required.
B. Snohomish and King County Transportation Divisions
1. Coordinate area -wide transportation route recovery projects with
affected agencies and jurisdictions. Provide support to the city in re-
opening emergency transportation routes.
C. Community, Metro, and Sound Transit Agencies
1. Coordinate mass transportation activities within their service areas.
2. Incorporate emergency City needs into the overall emergency
transportation a system restoration program.
D. Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington
State Ferries
1. Coordinate emergency and permanent repairs of state and
interstate highways.
2. Coordinate emergency and permanent repairs of state ferry
terminal located in the Edmonds waterfront.
3. Incorporate emergency City needs into the overall emergency
transportation and system restoration program.
4. Provide assistance to the City's repair and restoration work as
appropriate.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 2
COMMUNICATIONS
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Police Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
City of Edmonds Finance Dept — Information Services
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
City of Edmonds Public Information Officers
City of Edmonds City Council
SNOCOM Communications Center
Snohomish County DEM
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. Coordinate damage assessment, emergency road clearing and
repair activities for roadways within the city.
2. To establish, organize and maintain communications capabilities
necessary to meet operational requirements during emergencies
and disasters.
B. Scope
1. This Emergency Support Function is designed to provide guidance
in the coordination of local communication capabilities and for the
establishment of back-up systems to support emergency and
disaster operations.
II. POLICIES
A. Purpose
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The procedures established in local and state communications
plans shall be utilized during emergency and disaster operations.
2. Local communication procedures shall support county and state
communication plans and shall be developed in coordination with
local, county and state agencies responsible for providing
communications during emergency and disaster operations.
3. It is the policy of the City to recognize that some of its residents and
visitors have Limited English Proficiency, (LEP) as well as Access
and Functional Needs (AFN). As such, the City will endeavor to
utilize available resources to facilitate information dissemination to
these people.
4. The Safety & Disaster Coordinator will be responsible for
maintaining this plan which will be updated every 5 years.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency and disaster situations require reliable communication
capabilities to gather essential information, request and deploy
resources and communicate information to the Emergency Operations
Center, field operations personnel and supporting agencies.
B. In nearly all major incidents, communication systems become
overloaded making it difficult to communicate essential information in a
timely manner. It is anticipated that in addition to communications
needs exceeding local equipment capacity, there will be equipment
and system failures associated with incidents such as windstorms,
earthquakes, and terrorist incidents.
C. In many emergency and disaster situations it is necessary to provide
important information and/or warnings to public officials and the
general public. This must be accomplished in a timely manner utilizing
the most efficient means possible to protect life and property at the
time of the incident.
D. The Port of Edmonds All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) Siren can be
utilized for emergency broadcast messages to warn the public of
emergency conditions. The siren is for outdoor notification ONLY and
is limited to a 1-mile radius depending on wind and weather conditions
at the time of broadcast.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
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A. Communications
The Snohomish County 911 Communications Center shall be the
focal point for coordinating emergency communications for
emergency services providers within the city. The facility is the
central answering point for 911 calls requesting emergency
assistance. The center has back-up call receiving at SNOPAC for
use in the event of facility failure or general system disruption.
2. Calls for police, fire and emergency medical services are
dispatched by Snohomish County 911. During EOC activations with
resource limitations, a Unified Command of the City of Edmonds
Police Department and the South Snohomish Fire and Rescue
Regional Fire Authority with may determine that resources will be
dispatched through the Emergency Operations Center according to
incident priority.
3. Various individual radio systems are utilized by other departments
and supporting agencies within the city. These departments and
agencies maintain their own dispatching and communication
services.
4. Communications will be through cellular and landline telephone and
existing radio systems using established frequencies and existing
procedures listed in the City of Edmonds Communications Plan.
5. During emergencies and disasters, communications equipment
may be re -distributed to assist in providing common equipment and
frequency access. The process is outlines in the City of Edmonds
Communications Plan. This will facilitate effective communications
between departments/agencies, the Emergency Operations Center
and field command posts.
6. Amateur Radio Operators may be available through Snohomish
County DEM. The amateur radio operators can provide essential,
reliable communications support between departments/agencies,
the Emergency Operations Center and field operation locations.
Use of amateur radio relieves congestion on other radio
frequencies and cellular and landline communication systems.
7. Finance — Information Services is responsible for coordinating with
communication service providers for the re-establishment of
telephone, computer networks and internet access service to City
government locations.
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8. E-mail may be utilized internally within the City, providing
information to staff regarding disaster information.
B. Warning
1. Snohomish County 911 has access to a notification system
RAVE/Smart 911 that provides emergency information to
responders and the public via phone, text, and/or email messaging
that is available to the City. The system may be activated by
contacting SnoCo DEM.
2. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) provides emergency
information to the public via local radio and television stations. This
system may be activated by contacting Snohomish County 911
and/or SnoCo DEM.
3. The National Warning System (NAWAS) is the primary system
utilized by the federal government to disseminate warning
information. Warnings received via NAWAS are received at the
Washington Warning Point which in turn disseminates the warning
to local warning points. Warning information for Edmonds is
received at Snohomish County 911 which notifies local emergency
authorities.
4. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) weather radio system may be utilized to obtain weather
related warnings. Weather warnings from NOAA are normally
broadcast over EAS and local radio and television stations.
5. Weather advisories and warnings are provided via teletype by the
National Weather Service and received at Snohomish County 911.
Communications center personnel monitor this information on a 24-
hour basis and determine when to notify appropriate public safety
services.
6. Emergency service agencies will be notified by Snohomish County
911 when the nature of the warning would indicate a need to
increase staffing levels or warn the public of impending danger.
7. The Port of Edmonds All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB Siren) is
an automatic emergency warning system with restrictions (ESF 2,
III, D). Notifications of residents regarding emergency information
and instructions may be through the Emergency Alert System
(EAS), use of the emergency messaging system through
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Snohomish County 911, Rave/Smart 911, social media, door-to-
door by uniformed personnel, mobile loudspeakers, or any other
means available to the command agency at the time.
C. Emergency Public Information
1. The Mayor or Disaster Coordinator may appoint a Public
Information Officer or Public Information Officer Group who will
coordinate the dissemination of emergency public information
through the Emergency Operations Center. When the situation
warrants, the Public Information Officer may appoint assistants to
provide media briefings from multiple locations. The City Council
may also assist with collection of information from constituents and
convey that information to the Emergency Operations Center, Joint
Information Center, (JIC). In turn, the Council may assist with
dissemination of important communications from the Emergency
Operations Center, Joint Information Center (JIC).
2. Any or all of the following methods may be utilized to relay
emergency information to the public:
a. Print, radio, cable, and television media
b. Printed education/information materials
c. City radio systems
d. City of Edmonds website: https://www.edmondswa.gov
e. Social Media
f. Amateur radio systems
g. Public address systems or mobile speakers
h. Emergency Alert System
i. Rave/Smart 911
j. Door-to-door contact
k. Port of Edmonds All Hazard Alert Broadcast Siren
I. Community members
m. Leaders for limited English proficiency, (LEP) and access
and functional needs (AFN) communities
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3. The City, via Snohomish County 911, will develop Emergency Alert
System releases when necessary. Except in immediate life -
threatening situations, activation of the Emergency Alert System
should be coordinated with surrounding jurisdictions. Snohomish
County 911 is responsible for activation of the Emergency Alert
System. SnoCo DEM can offer technical assistance regarding the
Emergency Alert System.
4. Snohomish County 911 and/or SnoCo DEM will develop Alert
Sense messaging when requested. Rave/Smart 911 may be
activated by either Snohomish County 911 or SnoCo DEM.
5. It is anticipated that in some circumstances emergency public
information may need to be released from field command posts. In
this event, the individual in charge at the location shall notify the
Emergency Operations Center in a timely manner and provide
detailed information about the release.
6. Printed education and information materials for distribution to the
public are available through the Fire Authority and Police
Department.
7. Additional information on Public Emergency Information can be
found in Emergency Support Function (ESF) 15 — External Affairs
and Emergency Public Information.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Emergency Communications, Warning and Public Information
Procedures is the main responsibility of the Edmonds Police
Department and South Snohomish Fire and Rescue Regional Fire
Authority through Unified Command.
B. The City of Edmonds shall follow Snohomish County 911 Emergency
Alert System and Rave/Smart 911 Activation Procedures
C. Response procedures are located in the City of Edmonds
Communication Plan and should be developed in coordination with
other agencies involved in this Emergency Support Function.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
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A. City of Edmonds Police Department and South Snohomish Fire
and Rescue Regional Fire Authority
1. Develop and maintain communications, warning, and public
information procedures for the City.
2. Recommend relocation or redistribution of radio and cellular
telephone resources as necessary, to effectively maintain
adequate communications in emergency situations.
3. Arrange for additional communication resources when necessary.
4. Provide for coordination of warning efforts and for the
dissemination of warning and emergency public information.
B. City of Edmonds Public Works Department
1. Provide communications equipment and staff to support
communication efforts.
2. Provide support in the dissemination of warning information to the
public.
C. City of Edmonds Disaster Coordinator or Public Information
Officer
1. Contact SnoCo DEM when information is to be released over the
Emergency Alert System.
2. Gather and coordinate emergency public information for timely
release and provide informational briefings to City officials, news
media and the public with approval from the EOC and/or Unified
Command.
3. Notify appropriate agencies to assist in the dissemination of
information.
4. Provide pre-printed educational/informational brochures available
to the public.
5. Determine appropriate location(s) for public official and news
media briefings.
6. Assist in the development of Public Information Officer procedures
and checklists for use during emergencies.
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D. City of Edmonds Finance— Information Services
Coordinate with communication services providers for additional
emergency service or the re-establishment of disrupted services
when appropriate.
2. In coordination with the Police Department and South County Fire,
develop and maintain communications, warning, and public
information procedures for the City.
3. In coordination with the Police Department and South County Fire,
arrange for additional communication resources when necessary.
E. Snohomish County 911 Communications Center
1. Develop procedures and provide for the release of information over
the RAVE/Smart 911 and Emergency Alert Systems.
2. Provide dissemination of National Warning System and National
Weather Service information to public safety agencies.
3. Coordinate back-up communication systems and the re-
establishment of disrupted 911 and communications center
service.
4. Establish policy and procedures for distribution of anticipated
disaster information (e.g., adverse weather) and other impending
disaster -related notifications.
F. Snohomish County DEM
Assist as requested or necessary with the release of information
over the RAVE/Smart 911 system.
2. Activate and coordinate with amateur radio personnel to support
City communications as requested.
3. Provide for the release of public information through SnoCo DEM
ECC or Joint Information System and/or Center, when activated.
G. Washington State Emergency Operations Center
1. Provide supplemental communication equipment and assistance in
the dissemination of public information when appropriate.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 3
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Engineering Division
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
Department Olympic View Water District
Sound Disposal
Republic Sustainable Waste Solutions
Waste Management NW
WA State Department of Enterprise Services
INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide for the coordination of public works and engineering
operations and resources during emergencies and disasters
C. Scope
1. This Emergency Support Function is designed to provide for the
coordination of departments and agencies involved in public works
and engineering activities. These activities include debris removal,
repair and restoration of facilities and systems, technical advice,
structural evaluation, engineering services and emergency
contracting.
II. POLICIES
A. Public works and engineering activities shall be done in coordination
with departments and agencies having roles and authority within the
City to provide public works related services.
III. SITUATION
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A. Emergencies and disasters may cause significant damage to facilities,
infrastructure, and buildings. It may be necessary in some cases to
carry out reinforcement or demolition activities. Debris may make roads
and highways impassable. Utilities which have suffered damage may be
partially or totally inoperable. Equipment necessary for repair and
restoration activities may be damaged or insufficient in quantity to meet
emergency needs. Outside assistance may be necessary to ensure
timely and efficient response and recovery operations.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Public Works and Engineering are the lead agencies for day-to-day and
emergency public works and engineering services within the city. These
services include construction and maintenance of transportation routes,
coordination of solid waste collection, water and sewer services,
vehicle, and equipment maintenance, right of way and construction
permit services.
B. Water and sewer services within the city are provided by separate water
and sewer districts. The Public Works Director shall ensure that
coordination of response and recovery activities takes place between
these agencies and the Public Works Department. This coordination
may include mutual support with staff and equipment and the
prioritization of restoration and recovery activities.
C. The Public Works and Engineering shall provide direction and control
over their respective resources and coordination with the Emergency
Operations Center. Personnel shall operate according to specific
directives, department procedures and by exercising reasonable
personal judgment when unusual or unanticipated situations arise, and
command guidance is not available.
D. The Public Works Department shall coordinate with private utility
companies responsible for electricity, natural gas, telephone, cable, and
solid waste collection to ensure recovery operations are conducted in as
orderly manner as possible.
E. In situations where roadways are damaged or blocked it will be the
responsibility of the Public Works Department to establish road clearing
and restoration priorities in coordination with the Police Department and
Fire Authority to ensure critical emergency operations and resource
movement can be accomplished.
F. Public Works and Engineering Division Managers or designees will
report to the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate public works
field operations and resources when it is activated.
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G. Additional resources and public works and engineering assistance may
be obtained through existing mutual aid agreements and/or through
contracts with private contractors.
H. Public Works and Engineering staff will be mobilized according to the
needs presented by the emergency or disaster. This will normally be
done by telephone or pager.
The Public Works Department will coordinate with Sound disposal,
Republic Services, and Waste Management NW for both solid waste
collection services, and disaster debris management within the City.
The City's Debris Management Plan (Annex D) contains additional
detail.
J. The Engineering Division will provide engineering services and contract
for major recovery work as appropriate for City -owned buildings,
operational facilities, roads, and other public works infrastructure. These
services include structural inspections to determine building and
transportation route safety as appropriate.
K. See also ESF 14 — Long -Term Community Recovery, and the City of
Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan, a separately published document.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Responding agencies are responsible for the development of response
procedures for their agency, and for training employees involved in
emergency response.
B. Response plans, agency procedures and mutual aid agreements are
separately published documents which should be developed in
coordination with other response agencies for the jurisdiction.
C. The City maintains a Debris Management Plan (Annex D) as a resource
guide in support of this ESF.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Public Works Department and Engineering
Division
1. Clear and provide emergency repair of transportation routes.
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2. Coordinate with water and sewer service providers to ensure priority
restoration of services and for emergency potable water supplies.
3. Provide or contract for solid waste and debris removal services on
public property and rights -of -way.
4. Provide or contract for engineering services.
5. Coordinate with private utility providers in the repair and re-
establishment of services to the City.
B. Olympic View Water District
1. Coordinate the prioritization of repair and restoration activities with
the Public Works department.
C. City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
1. Provide staff and equipment to assist with public works operations
as requested.
D. Allied Waste, Republic Services, and Waste Management NW
1. Provide for the continuation of regularly scheduled household waste
pick-up services.
2. Coordinate with Edmonds Public Works for the collection and
management of disaster -generated debris.
E. WA State Department of Enterprise Services
1. Provide support services after the City has exhausted their supplies
and response capacity. This support may include technical advice
and evaluations; engineering services; construction management.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 4
FIREFIGHTING
COORDINATING AGENCY:
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
Mutual Aid Fire Agencies
City of Edmonds Police Department
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
Snohomish County DEM
Washington State Patrol - Fire Protection Bureau
Washington State Emergency Operations Center
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To define agency responsibilities in fire response and establish
policies for the coordination of multi -agency firefighting activities.
B. Scope
1. This Emergency Support Function augments existing mutual aid
agreements and fire response plans existing at the local, county
and state levels. It provides guidance for the management and
coordination of firefighting activities and resources.
II. POLICIES
A. The procedures established in local and county -wide plans and mutual
aid agreements shall be utilized when responding to an emergency or
disaster.
B. The Washington State Fire Services Resources Mobilization Plan shall
be activated through Washington State Emergency Management
Division when mutual aid resources have been exhausted.
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1. Mutual Aid activation will follow the Snohomish County Fire/EMS
Resource Plan
III. SITUATION
A. Fires may occur at any time and under many circumstances within the
city. Fires are most likely to occur in residential or commercial
structures. However, it is also common for fires to occur in
transportation accidents and in open fields or wooded areas posing a
threat to the surrounding community.
B. A significant natural disaster, technological, or human caused incident
may result in many urban and rural fires. Ignition sources of little
concern during normal circumstances could cause many fires following
an earthquake or other natural disaster. Fire may also result from a
technological or human caused incident such as an airline crash or
hazardous material incident.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority,
(RFA), is the lead agency for fire suppression activities within the city.
Supporting agencies shall report to and operate under the direction of
the Incident Commander. The RFA may establish a unified command
system with supporting agencies during large scale incidents.
B. The RFA has existing automatic and mutual aid agreements with
numerous agencies throughout King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.
Requests for assistance may be through existing mutual aid
agreements. In situations when mutual aid is not available, requests for
resources through the Washington State Fire Services Resources
Mobilization Plan will be coordinated through Washington State
Emergency Management Division, with notification made to SnoCo
DEM.
C. The EOC/IC or Unified Command will allocate resources to support
Fire operations as necessary and will report to the Emergency
Operations Center to coordinate law enforcement field operations and
resources when it is activated.
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D. On -scene management of emergencies shall follow the Incident
Command System in accordance with the National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
E. Communications and emergency notifications will be through policies
outlines in ESF 2 — Communications.
F. The notification method used to mobilize off -duty personnel will
normally be by Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire
Authority, (RFA). Protocol and procedures.
G. The Fire Chief, or designee, shall provide direction and control over
RFA responding/assigned resources and shall coordinate activities
with the Emergency Operations Center and/or Incident management
Team (IMT). District personnel shall operate according to specific
directives, District policies and procedures and by exercising
reasonable personal judgment when unusual or unanticipated
situations arise, and command guidance is not available.
H. Command posts and a Fire Operations Center (FOC) may be
established for the coordination of field operations. The Incident
Commander shall provide regular status reports to the Emergency
Operations Center. The coordination of resources will normally be
through the Emergency Operations Center. Co -location of command
posts will be the preferred method of field operations when multiple
departments/agencies have command posts established.
1. An RFA representative will be seated at the City EOC for
coordination and resourcing of fire activities and personnel.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Responding agencies are responsible for the development of response
procedures for their agency, and for training personnel involved in
emergency response operations.
B. Response plans, agency procedures and mutual aid agreements are
separately published documents which should be developed in
coordination with other response agencies for the jurisdiction.
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VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority,
(RFA),
1. Provide 24-hour response to fire emergencies.
2. Provide coordination of fire resources and direction and control at
emergency scenes.
3. Develop and maintain resource lists for equipment, personnel, and
supply sources.
4. Develop policies and procedures for RFA operations during
emergencies and provide training for appropriate City staff.
5. Provide a representative to the City Emergency Operations Center
when activated to assist in the coordination of resources and
operational activities.
A. Mutual Aid Fire Agencies
1. Provide resources including equipment, staffing, and supplies to
support emergency operations.
B. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide incident scene security, traffic control and evacuation
operation support.
C. City of Edmonds Public Works Department
1. Provide operational support with equipment, staffing, traffic control
and coordination of utility providers during emergencies.
D. Snohomish County DEM
1. Provide support and coordination of resource requests during major
incidents.
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2. Provide coordination with Washington State Emergency Operations
Center when activated.
3. Work in coordination with the Regional Fire Mobilization
Coordinator.
E. Washington State Patrol - Fire Protection Bureau
1. Coordinate resources through the Washington State Fire Services
Resources Mobilization Plan when activated.
F. Washington State Emergency Operations Center
1. Coordinate requests for state and federal resources as appropriate.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 5
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Safety & Disaster Coordinator
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Planning Division
All City of Edmonds Departments
All Contract and Government Service Agencies and Districts
All Agencies Providing Human Services
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide a method to collect, analyze and share information
about a potential or actual emergency or disaster to enhance the
response and recovery activities of the City.
2. To provide guidance in reporting response and recovery information
to local and state emergency management agencies.
B. Scope
1. This Emergency Support Function addresses the informational
needs of the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
involves all City Departments, agencies which support City
operations, special districts and organizations providing support to
residents during and after emergencies and disasters.
II. POLICIES
A. All City Departments, special districts, and support agencies are
responsible for providing incident information to the Emergency
Operations Center. This information will be used by assigned staff to
analyze the situation and develop appropriate action plans and obtain
resources for response and recovery activities.
III. SITUATION
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A. Any emergency or disaster creates a need for information flow
between first response or field operations personnel and command or
supervisory staff. In any emergency or disaster incident requiring the
activation of the Emergency Operations Center, it is essential that
information be obtained from field personnel to assist the Emergency
Operations Center in establishing response and recovery priorities and
determining potential future needs.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Whenever any part of the city is threatened by a hazard that could lead
to an emergency or disaster, or when an emergency or disaster
situation exists, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be
activated at the appropriate level to assess the situation.
B. All City Departments, special districts, service providers and human
service organizations involved in disaster operations and represented
in the Emergency Operations Center will work to meet the information
requirements of the Emergency Operations Center Staff and City
leaders. This will include receiving periodic reports from their field
representatives. Additionally, the Emergency Operations Center Staff
may be required to request information from liaison coordinators to the
local jurisdiction, surrounding jurisdictions or from SnoCo DEM to meet
a specific requirement.
C. The Planning Division is responsible for the management of
information received in the Emergency Operations Center. The
assigned personnel will collect, analyze, report, and display the current
information. From this information, action plans will be developed by
Emergency Operations Center Staff to meet the needs of the situation.
D. The Planning Division will develop periodic situation reports and
provide information to SnoCo DEM through the Disaster Coordinator or
designee as required by the incident.
E. Each City Department is responsible for developing their own reporting
procedures. Each Department is responsible for ensuring that their
field operations personnel are aware of the reporting procedures and
that they provide reliable, timely information to the Emergency
Operations Center.
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F. Information will be shared on Web EOC, by posting on boards or
charts, making announcements, holding periodic briefings, routing to
other members of the staff or through the development of situation
reports.
G. The City Clerk will be responsible for maintaining a log of information
received at the Emergency Operations Center for permanent record
keeping.
H. The Disaster Coordinator shall provide a copy of the Local
Proclamation of Emergency to SnoCo DEM for distribution to
appropriate county, state, and federal agencies by the most
expeditious means available at the time of the event.
I. Additional information on Concept of Operations can be found in the
City of Edmonds Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Guide, a
separately published document.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Each City Department and agency involved in emergency and disaster
operations is responsible for developing reporting formats and
procedures for their department or agency. Reporting forms shall follow
the approved format of the Emergency Management Committee.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Building and Planning Divisions
1. Assist City Departments and supporting agencies in the
development of reporting formats.
2. Procure information display materials, maps, and supplies.
3. Collect, display, and analyze information at the Emergency
Operations Center. Share information with appropriate staff and
develop action plans to support disaster operations.
4. Request information from other local jurisdictions and outside
agencies as necessary.
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B. All City of Edmonds Departments
1. Prepare reporting formats.
2. Establish departmental reporting procedures between field
personnel and the Emergency Operations Center.
3. Analyze information specific to the department and prepare or
recommend action plans as appropriate.
4. Coordinate activities and share information with City Departments
and outside agencies as appropriate.
C. All Contract and Government Service Agencies, Special Districts
and Human Service Agencies
1. Prepare reporting formats.
2. Establish reporting procedures between field personnel and the
Emergency Operations Center.
3. Analyze information specific to the organization and prepare or
recommend action plans as appropriate.
4. Coordinate activities and share information with City Departments
and outside agencies as appropriate.
D. City Clerk
1. Maintain a log of information received at the Emergency Operations
Center for permanent record keeping
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6
MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING AND
HUMAN SERVICES
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Community Services Department
City of Edmonds Police Department/Animal Control
City of Edmonds Human Resources Department
City of Edmonds Development Services
City of Edmonds Office of the Mayor
American Red Cross
Snohomish County DEM
Public Health Snohomish County
Snohomish County Human Services
Local Human Service Agencies, Church, and Volunteer Agencies
Local Animal Care Facilities including PAWS
WA State Department of Social and Health Services
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide a coordinated method of mass care activities including
shelter of people and animals; feeding and first aid following an
emergency or disaster; to operate a disaster welfare information
system to collect, receive and report information about the status of
survivors and assist with the reunification of family members; and to
coordinate the distribution of emergency relief supplies.
2. Human services may include related recovery efforts such as
counseling, benefit claims assistance, identification and postal
services, financial services and associated human services that can
be delivered through Federal Disaster Recovery Service Centers,
as needed. Long-term community recovery needs are addressed in
ESF 14 — Long-term Community Recovery and the City of
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Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan, a separately published
document.
B. Scope
1. This ESF addresses responsibilities and priorities for mass care
services that are needed during emergencies. Mass care services
are a shared responsibility between the City of Edmonds, the
Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross,
Snohomish County DEM, and other community and volunteer
agencies.
2. The National Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act of
2006 (H.R. 3858-PETS) requires local and state emergency
preparedness authorities to include plans for pets and service
animals in disaster plans; grants FEMA the authority to assist states
and local communities in developing disaster plans to
accommodate people with pets and service animals; authorizes
federal funds to help create pet -friendly emergency shelter facilities;
and allows FEMA to provide assistance for individuals with pets and
service animals, and the animals themselves following a major
disaster. Animal care and pet sheltering issues are addressed in
Support Annex C: Animal Disaster Protection, of this document;
and more detail can be found in the Washington State and
Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan(s), ESF — 11: Agriculture & Natural Resources.
3. Initial response activities will focus on meeting urgent needs of
survivors. Recovery assistance available through local agencies
and temporary housing, loans, and grants for survivors under
federal disaster assistance programs may need to be coordinated
with mass care activities to provide the best service to the
community. A collaborative response by the City, private and non-
profit organizations will greatly benefit and facilitate mass care
services in the Edmonds area.
II. POLICIES
A. In circumstances where there is an immediate need for mass care
services, the City of Edmonds may provide limited mass care services
using available facilities and resources.
B. The American Red Cross will provide staff, supplies and shelters as
disaster conditions dictate and resources allow, in accordance with the
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Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (PL
93- 288) as amended and the National Response Framework.
C. All mass care services will be provided without regard to economic
status or racial, religious, political, ethnic, or other affiliation, age,
sexual identity or disability; and will attempt, by leveraging the support
and coordination of the Snohomish County Human Services Multi -
Agency Task Force, and resources from the Snohomish Health District
and American Red Cross, to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act
requirements. These agencies have plans, resources, and vendors to
assist the City in meeting the needs of diverse and vulnerable
communities.
D. Appropriate federal, state and city, volunteer agency and private sector
resources will be used as available.
E. Disaster Welfare Information will be gathered and disseminated only by
the American Red Cross using established procedures.
F. Shelters for pets may be activated by the City of Edmonds Police
Department/Animal Control with help from local veterinary and
volunteer animal care organizations. Pet shelters may be separated
from shelters for citizens. See also Support Annex C: Animal Disaster
Protection Plan of this document.
G. The Washington State Departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Fish
and Wildlife (WDFW) represent animal health concerns of the state.
This involves, but is not limited to the diagnosis, prevention and control
of foreign animal diseases and diseases of public health significance,
and assistance in the disposal of dead animals in accordance with
Appendix B (State Animal Response Plan) of Emergency Support
Function 11 of the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
III. SITUATION
A. Serious damage to the community will quickly overwhelm local
resources which have a primary function of gathering damage
information and responding to immediate life -threatening situations.
Damage to roads, airports, communications, and structures will
hamper response efforts. Emergency workers may be unavailable or
unable to reach their designated posts.
B. Survivors may be forced from their homes due to damage,
environmental conditions, or severe weather. There may be large
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numbers of dead or injured. Family members may be separated
following a sudden impact incident. Large numbers of transients, such
as tourists and business travelers may be stranded long distances from
home and require assistance.
C. There may be a requirement for shelter sites for hundreds to
thousands of people and pets impacted by the disaster. Many will be
separated from their families due to impassible transportation routes
and gridlock.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department will be the primary City agency for establishing
temporary mass care services and facilities until Red Cross and other
disaster relief agencies establish operations. This may be for a
prolonged period of time. The Community Services and Human
Resources Departments will provide staff and resources to support
Parks and Recreation Department mass care efforts as needed.
B. Mass care activities undertaken by the City will support emergency
operations by providing food, water and rest areas for City staff
working during the emergency.
C. The Parks and Recreation Department will coordinate the use of City
facilities and parks for use as mass care locations.
D. Requests for establishment of Red Cross Mass Care Centers will be
coordinated through SnoCo DEM.
E. Once the Red Cross has established mass care operations, the City
will assist Red Cross as needed in the coordination of other local
human service agencies and volunteer groups in support of mass care
operations through SnoCo DEM.
F. Initial information to be released to the public regarding mass care
facility services and locations will be coordinated through the City's
Public Information Officer and/or the County's PIO if a Joint Information
System, (JIS), Joint Information Center, (JIC) is activated, and the
American Red Cross Public Information Officer, if appointed.
G. The Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for pre -
identifying parks or other locations appropriate for recreational vehicles
or camping and for identifying appropriate shelter locations within the
city and for developing plans for shelter operation.
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H. The Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the
Community Services Department, is responsible for identifying and
developing resource lists of local volunteer groups and organizations
that will assist with mass care operations and assist those individuals
with special needs who require special assistance.
The Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Police
Department/Animal Control, and with assistance from local animal
welfare groups, is responsible for pre -identifying appropriate locations
for pet shelters within the city and developing plans for shelter
operation.
J. The Human Resources Department will be the primary agency for
providing food and shelter support to City employees working during
emergency operations. Provisions will be made for employee family
members who, for safety reasons, require support at City shelters or
facilities.
K. The Edmonds Police Department or their designee, is responsible for
providing security at shelter and mass care locations when necessary.
L. On -going mass care and recovery assistance to survivors after the
disaster will be provided directly to the public through federal, state and
county programs and through private agencies and local volunteer
organizations.
V. PROCEDURES
A. The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services Department,
in coordination with the Community Services and Human Resources
Departments, is responsible for developing policies for the use of City
property and facilities for mass care operations. These departments
are also responsible for developing resource lists and procedures for
use by City staff for operating shelters prior to the arrival of Red Cross
personnel.
B. The American Red Cross and other agencies providing mass care
services have established procedures in place for providing mass care
services to diverse communities. These are separately published
documents which are developed and maintained by the individual
agencies and organizations. Volunteers and City staff working in
support of these organizations are required to operate according to
these procedures.
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C. Procedures for assisting individuals with "special needs" during
disasters will be the responsibility of the Community Services
Department. These procedures will be coordinated with Snohomish
Health District, SnoCo DEM, and local human service agencies,
including the American Red Cross.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
1. Identify City and/or privately owned property and facilities suitable
for use as mass care locations.
2. Develop policies and procedures for the operation of City facilities
as mass care centers.
3. Develop resource lists for mass care supplies and identify human
service and volunteer agencies that will provide support during
mass care operations.
4. Assign staff to the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate
mass care activities and information to the public.
5. Provide staff and resources for the operation of mass care centers.
B. American Red Cross
1. Provide mass care operations according to established procedures
and policies.
2. Provide coordination of mass care information and activities with
the Emergency Operations Center.
C. City of Edmonds Human Resources Department
1. Provide assistance to the Parks and Recreation and Community
Services Departments in the development of policies and
procedures for mass care operations as appropriate.
2. Provide staff and resources for the operation of mass care centers
as appropriate.
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3. Provide food and shelter for City staff working during emergency
operations.
D. City of Edmonds Community Services Department
1. Provide staff and resources for the operation of mass care centers.
2. Coordinate assistance to "special needs" individuals through local
human service agencies.
E. City of Edmonds Police/Animal Control
1. Provide volunteers, staff, and resources, if available, for the
operation of pet shelters.
2. Along with Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department, coordinate
for pet sheltering and assistance with local animal welfare
agencies.
F. Snohomish County DEM
1. Coordinate requests for shelter and mass care assistance through
the local Red Cross Chapter.
2. Coordinate with Snohomish County Human Services and outside
agencies which provide additional mass care services.
G. Local Human Service Agencies and Volunteer Organizations
1. Provide mass care and human services according to established
policies and procedures.
2. Coordinate activities with the Red Cross and SnoCo DEM.
H. Local Animal Service Agencies and Volunteer Organizations
1. Provide animal care and sheltering assistance according to
established policies and procedures.
2. Coordinate activities with SnoCo DEM.
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I. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide security and maintain order at mass care locations as
appropriate.
J. City of Edmonds Office of the Mayor
1. Register emergency volunteer workers according to established
procedures.
K. WA State Department of Social and Health Services
1. Assist with the coordination of mass care, emergency assistance,
housing, and human services responses by state and non-
governmental organizations.
2. Provide guidance to local jurisdictions on mass care and related
issues.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 7
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE SUPPORT
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
Office of the Mayor
City of Edmonds Police Department
City of Edmonds Finance Department
City of Edmonds City Council
Snohomish County DEM
Snohomish County Human Services
WA State Department of Enterprise Services
INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide for the effective management of resources during
emergencies and disasters.
B. Scope
1. Resource support involves the provision of services, personnel,
supplies and facilities during disaster response and recovery.
II. POLICIES
A. Each City Department is responsible for developing and maintaining
lists of Department resources, including equipment, personnel, and
supplies for use during emergency and disaster operations.
B. Each City Department assigned responsibilities in this CEMP is
responsible for developing and maintaining lists of equipment and
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service providers necessary to support the Departments'
responsibilities and functions during disaster operations.
C. Requests for resources other than contract or mutual aid from outside
the local area will be coordinated through SnoCo DEM.
III. SITUATION
A. Disaster operations may quickly overwhelm local resources. Resources
requested from outside the local area may be unavailable for several
hours or days. It may be necessary to prioritize of the use of local
resources according to the severity of individual incidents.
B. The management of resources will vary greatly from incident to
incident. It will be necessary to maintain flexibility in the management of
resources and adapt to the changing situations that may be associated
with the disaster.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. Locally available public resources and those available through mutual
aid shall be utilized prior to requesting resources through SnoCo DEM.
B. To the greatest extent possible, a free-market economy and distribution
system shall be utilized during disaster operations. Controls over
limited and critical resources may be put into place on a county or
state-wide basis when the situation warrants.
C. The City may obtain services, equipment and supplies necessary to
respond to a disaster through private sources following Edmonds City
Code 6-60. It will be the responsibility of the Finance Department to
issue purchase orders, vouchers, warrants or temporary contract
agreements as required at the time of the disaster. When appropriate,
pre -disaster agreements may be initiated to facilitate an efficient
operation. The City Council may assist with approval of financial
resources for emergency expenditures, disbursement of funds, and
emergency adjustments to contracting rules and regulations for
procurement.
D. When necessary, staging areas for incoming resources will be utilized.
Each staging area shall have a supervisor or manager responsible for
assigning resources as designated through the Emergency Operations
Center. Staging areas will normally be divided into two categories:
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Response Operations - The Fire District and Public Works
Department will be responsible for pre -identifying appropriate
locations for staging equipment and supplies for disaster response
operations.
2. Human Services - The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department and Office of the Mayor will be responsible for
pre -identifying staging areas and distribution locations for human
service supplies and donated goods. This may be done in
coordination with local volunteer and human services support
agencies when appropriate.
E. The SnoCo DEM has identified locations for use as the City's
Community Points of Distribution (CPOD) for distribution of
commodities to the public. Use will be coordinated through the City
EOC and/or Unified Command
F. SnoCo DEM shall be notified regarding the location and function of all
staging areas within the city to facilitate the locating of resources
arriving from outside the local area.
G. Allocation and distribution of resources from staging areas will be
coordinated through the Emergency Operations Center. Once
allocated, resources will be managed by the responsible department(s)
and/or support agencies to which they are assigned.
H. Monetary donations received by the City will be processed tracked and
managed by the City of Edmonds Finance Department. All monetary
donations shall be allocated to support the recovery of the community
from the disaster. Allocation of donated funds will be the responsibility
of the City Council and shall take place in an expedient manner.
The City may leverage the partners of the Snohomish County
Organization Advancing Response, Readiness, Recovery and
Resiliency (SOAR4) to identify local or regional partners able to support
financial and physical donation management. This may include, but is
not limited to, non-profit organizations such as United Way.
J. The City may utilize the Volunteer Reception Center concept and
registration process as provided by SnoCo DEM to manage
spontaneous volunteers. If the City does not have resources to support
implementation of a process or center, request for support will be made
to SnoCo DEM and or Human Services.
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K. The Police Department shall be responsible for providing security and
traffic control at staging area and resource distribution locations as
necessary.
V. PROCEDURES
A. All requests for outside resources shall be coordinated through the
Emergency Operations Center and/or SnoCo DEM.
B. Allocation of resources located at staging areas shall be done through
the Emergency Operations Center.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Public Works Department
1. Pre -identify appropriate response operations staging areas within
the city.
2. Request outside resources through the Emergency Operations
Center.
3. Provide/designate staging area supervisors or managers as
appropriate.
B. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
1. Pre -identify appropriate response operations staging areas within
the city.
2. Request outside resources through the Emergency Operations
Center.
3. Provide/designate staging area supervisors or managers as
appropriate.
C. City of Edmonds Office of the Mayor and Parks, Recreation,
Cultural Arts and Human Services Department
1. Pre -identify appropriate human services staging and distribution
areas within the city. Parks and/or other City facilities will be utilized.
The City may also coordinate with local businesses.
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2. Request outside resources through the Emergency Operations
Center.
3. Coordinate distribution activities with appropriate human service
agencies.
D. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide security and traffic control at staging and distribution areas
as necessary.
E. Snohomish County DEM
1. Coordinate requests for resources from outside the area, other than
mutual aid and contract service providers.
2. Provide for the delivery and distribution of out of area resources to
designated staging areas.
F. City of Edmonds Finance Department
1. Develop procedures for emergency procurement of supplies and
services and coordinate these activities during emergency
operations.
2. Collect and manage monetary donations. Distribute donated funds
as directed by the City Council.
G. WA State Department of Enterprise Services
1. Provide resource support services when City resources and
response capacity are exhausted. This may include emergency
relief supplies; office equipment, supplies and facilities;
transportation services; and personnel.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 8
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICAL
COORDINATING AGENCY:
Public Health Snohomish County
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
Snohomish County Medical Examiner
Local Hospitals and Medical Clinics
Snohomish County DEM
American Red Cross
Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps
Local Ambulance Service Providers
City of Edmonds Police Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
WA State Department of Health
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide for the coordination of emergency health and medical
services during major emergencies and disasters.
B. Scope
This Emergency Support Function is designed to provide guidance
in the allocation of available medical resources and services to
meet the emergency and ongoing health and medical needs of the
community in an emergency or disaster.
II. POLICIES
A. The Multiple Casualty Incident Procedures, a separately published
document, shall be utilized to provide timely services to those having
the most urgent medical needs and to assist in the distribution of
patients to medical facilities.
B. The mass medical care procedures established by hospitals and health
care support agencies shall be utilized during response to major
incidents.
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C. Additional resources necessary for emergency medical activities
beyond existing automatic and mutual aid agreements shall be
requested through SnoCo DEM and/or Public Health Snohomish
County.
D. The City recognizes that healthcare facilities may have emergency
evacuation plans requiring support from outside entities. Assistance
from the City and from support agencies may be requested consistent
with other provisions of this ESF
III. SITUATION
A. A significant disaster with large numbers of injuries will overwhelm
existing medical service capabilities. Much of the immediate medical
attention to the injured will be administered by well-meaning volunteers
at the scene who have little or no first aid training. Such a disaster may
also pose public health threats, including problems related to food,
water, wastewater, solid waste, disease vectors and mental health.
B. Medical facilities may sustain damages which affect their ability to
provide services. Facilities remaining in service may be overwhelmed
by the walking wounded and the more seriously injured who are being
transported to those locations. Medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
may be in short supply. Disruptions to local transportation, utility and
communication systems may cause delays in restocking.
C. Uninjured persons who require daily medication may have difficulty in
obtaining medications due to reduced mobility, damage or destruction
of normal supply locations and general shortages within the disaster
area.
D. Major medical emergencies caused by a release of toxic or radioactive
substances or by explosion may overwhelm medical resources and
facilities as these types of incidents require specialized treatment that
is only available at a limited number of medical facilities.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. South County Fire and mutual aid agencies are the lead agencies for
providing pre -hospital medical services during emergencies within the
city.
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B. The Fire Chief, or designee, shall provide direction and control over
District resources and coordination with the Emergency Operations
Center.
C. On -scene management of emergencies shall follow the Incident
Command System (ICS), in accordance with the National Incident
Management System (NIMS).
D. Notification and activation of emergency response personnel will be
through established channels and procedures.
E. In the event of structural failure or inaccessibility of medical facilities in
a disaster, any City facility or temporarily established site may serve as
a remote emergency clinic, temporary hospital, or morgue for its local
area until coordination of more permanent facilities can be established.
The establishment of these temporary facilities shall be coordinated
with the Public Health Snohomish County, the Emergency Operations
Center, and SnoCo DEM.
F. Any site designated by the Incident Commander may serve as a
command post, staging area, triage or treatment area or transportation
station.
G. Mutual Aid Agreements exist with numerous agencies throughout the
Puget Sound area. Requests for assistance will be coordinated through
the Emergency Operations Center and SnoCo DEM.
H. It is anticipated that in major medical emergencies, assistance beyond
what may be available through the existing mutual aid agreements will
be necessary. In these cases, assistance and resources from state and
federal agencies may be requested through SnoCo DEM.
Public Health Snohomish County (PHSC) shall provide direction with
assistance from the SnoCo DEM JIC to private and governmental
service agencies and the public in the prevention of disease, handling
of food, water, wastewater, and solid waste. The PHSC will also
oversee the activities in public facilities to ensure health standards are
maintained to the greatest degree possible.
J. The Public Health Snohomish County shall assist in the coordination
between city, county, state, and federal agencies providing medical
and health support services within the county, including assistance in
the coordination of evacuation from healthcare facilities.
K. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner is responsible for the
identification of the deceased, body recovery, storage and
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transportation, and disposition of personal effects and unclaimed
bodies, and notification of next of kin in coordination from Law
Enforcement. The Medical Examiner shall coordinate with supporting
service agencies and maintain records on all deaths resulting from a
disaster.
L. Mental health services may be provided through a variety of private,
public, and volunteer mental health counseling services. Coordination
of these services shall be through Snohomish County Human Services
and/or SnoCo DEM.
M. The City will support efforts of the Public Health Snohomish County
and/or local medical centers to establish medical shelters and, as
practicable, the City will support the endeavor with appropriate City
facilities and/or other available resources (IT, generator, emergency
supplies, etc.).
V. PROCEDURES
A. Field response agencies, medical facilities and supporting
organizations are responsible for the development of operating
procedures for their specific agencies and facilities, and for training
employees involved in medical operations.
B. The Snohomish County Multiple Casualty Incident Procedures is a
separately published document which was developed by the fire
departments and emergency medical service providers in Snohomish
County to provide for coordinated operations in a mass casualty
incident.
C. The Multiple Casualty Incident Procedures plan is utilized by all
Snohomish County Fire Districts, Municipal Fire Departments, and
emergency medical service providers and transporters.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
Establish incident command at emergency scenes and provide
initial incident evaluation to ensure appropriate allocation and
coordination of resources.
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2. Provide on scene emergency medical treatment and implement the
Multiple Casualty Incident Procedures for on -scene management.
3. Provide ongoing incident status and pertinent information to the
Emergency Operations Center or the Command Officer on duty as
appropriate.
4. Coordinate the establishment of first aid stations, temporary
medical treatment facilities and morgues as appropriate.
5. Maintain medical resource lists in coordination with SnoCo DEM
and SnoCo Medical Reserve Corps.
Public Health Snohomish County
Provide information to appropriate agencies and the public
regarding disease prevention and sanitation precautions in
coordination with SnoCo DEM and SnoCo Medical Reserve Corps.
2. Coordinate with local public works departments to determine the
potential for water contamination and sewage and solid waste
disposal system failures which may pose a health risk to the
community. Notify the appropriate agencies and the public.
3. Coordinate and provide care and sheltering services for the
medically fragile.
4. Monitor overall community support activities as they relate to the
health department and respond to situations that may pose a risk to
the public, including food storage, handling, and distribution;
contamination by toxic releases; and public shelter operations.
5. Provide necessary assistance, equipment, and health related
services as appropriate, including mass immunization, infectious
disease control, medical care at health department clinics,
counseling and coordination of personnel and resource support to
area hospitals and medical facilities as required.
6. Assist the Snohomish County Medical Examiner in coordinating
mortuary services as needed.
7. Additional information can be found in the Snohomish Health
District Strategic National Stockpile Activation Plan, and the Public
Health Snohomish County Pandemic Flu Response Plan,
separately published documents.
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B. Mutual Aid Agencies
1. Provide advanced life support services to the ill and injured.
2. Provide medical support and technical assistance to the Incident
Commander at incident scenes.
3. Provide coordination and transport of ill or injured persons to
medical treatment facilities.
C. Snohomish County Medical Examiner
1. Provide for the recovery and disposition of bodies, determination of
cause of death, notification of next of kin and maintain records of
disaster related deaths.
2. Provide coordination for temporary morgue and mortuary services.
3. Provide information to the news media and the public regarding
Medical Examiner operations and status of activities.
D. Local Hospitals and Medical Facilities
1. Receive any injured person without regard to the ability to pay for
services. Maintain cost records and treatment documentation.
2. Triage and provide treatment for patients according to established
mass casualty procedures. Direct ambulatory patients to alternate
care facilities when appropriate.
3. Establish and maintain communications with hospital control
through use of Disaster Medical Coordination Centers (DMCC).
Provide information and facility status as required.
4. Provide personnel and equipment for dispatch to disaster scenes or
temporary medical facilities as required.
5. Maintain records and field assessment reports for patients treated
and transported.
E. Snohomish County DEM
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1. Provide for coordination of area -wide health care related activities
through the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or
Coordination Center, (ECC).
2. Coordinate requests for, and the distribution of, resources obtained
locally and from state and federal support agencies as requested by
health care facilities and local jurisdictions, in conjunction with the
Snohomish Health District.
F. American Red Cross
1. Provide nursing services and medical treatment at temporary
shelters and medical treatment centers as appropriate.
2. Coordinate requests for blood and blood by-products from Red
Cross Regional Centers.
3. Mobilize volunteers to assist in the relief efforts and provide
emergency feeding for disaster workers.
G. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide security at medical facilities as required.
H. Snohomish County Medical Reserve Corps
1. Provide volunteer assistance in the set-up and operation of shelters
for the medically fragile.
I. Local Ambulance Service Providers
1. Provide basic life support services to the injured.
Provide transport of the injured to medical treatment facilities.
J. WA Department of Health
1. Provide assistance to local governments in identifying and meeting
the public health and medical needs of the injured due to a major
disaster or public health emergency.
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2. Maintain Disaster Medical Coordination Centers (DMCC), and
coordination of patient transport across the state and region.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 9
SEARCH AND RESCUE
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Police Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Snohomish County Technical Rescue Task Force
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
Edmonds Public Works Division
Snohomish County DEM
WA State Dept of Transportation
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Air Force
Urban Search & Rescue Teams
INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide for the coordinated use of available search and rescue
resources.
B. Scope
1. The scope of the search and rescue emergency support function is
divided into three operational areas:
a. Land search and rescue - primarily utilized for locating
the lost or missing in urban, rural or wilderness areas
b. Air search and rescue - locating missing or downed
civil aircraft. This is the responsibility of the Washington
State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
c. Disaster, or urban search and rescue - encompasses
searches for individuals missing due to disasters
affecting primarily urban areas such as explosions,
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storms, or earthquakes where severe structural damage
is incurred.
2. The City of Edmonds has limited capability for providing search and
rescue functions during disaster operations and will rely, when
necessary, on outside resources for providing this service.
II. POLICIES
A. Plans and procedures for search and rescue operations are separately
published documents for each operational area. The City of Edmonds
shall follow the procedures established in these plans in support of the
agencies and jurisdictions providing search and rescue activities within
the city.
B. During initial operations, and until primary agencies which provide
search and rescue services arrive on scene, the Edmonds City Police
Department and South County Fire will establish a Unified Command
and will be responsible for direction and control during land and
disaster, or urban search and rescue operations. City resource support
for outside agencies providing air search and rescue will be provided to
the command agency upon request.
III. SITUATION
A. The City of Edmonds is primarily urban area with some areas of wild -
land and recreational area interface. Most individuals who become lost
will be within a few minutes travel from their homes. In addition to
individuals becoming lost in wild- land or recreational areas, there is a
potential for children and the elderly or confused to become lost or
disoriented in the urban environment.
B. Earthquake poses a particularly severe threat to the City. Given the
high population density and the number of multi -story buildings, the
likelihood of structural damage with large numbers of trapped and
injured individuals is very high.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
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A. The Edmonds Police Department is responsible for the command and
control of land search and rescue activities within the city. The primary
resource for land search and rescue is the Snohomish County Search
and Rescue Group, composed primarily of volunteers. The group is
organized under the Snohomish County Sheriff's Department.
Resource requests will be coordinated by the Police Department.
B. Search and rescue operations for missing civil aircraft is the
responsibility of the Washington State Department of Transportation,
Aviation Division. The United States Air Force is responsible for
missing military aircraft and aircraft of international origin. The United
States Coast Guard directs all maritime search and rescue operations
on or above navigable waters. Requests for these resources will be
through Snohomish County DEM. The City of Edmonds Police
Department will be responsible for coordinating ground support of
these operations upon request.
C. South County Fire will be responsible for resource requests for and the
coordination of disaster and urban search and rescue operations within
the city. The City has minimal resources for carrying out heavy rescue
operations and will use the resources of the Snohomish County
Technical Rescue Task Force. Operational activities associated with
disaster search and rescue at the local level may require support from
the Police and Public Works Departments.
D. Regional and Federal Urban Search and Rescue Teams for large scale
operations are available to respond within 12 to 72 hours. The closest
urban search and rescue team is Washington Task Force 1, located
within the Puget Sound area. The Task Force should be requested
through Snohomish County DEM. However, it should be noted that in
the event of a large-scale, regional disaster, the Task Force may not be
available as members will be responding with their home agencies.
E. Search and Rescue Teams responding from outside jurisdictions will
follow established plans, guidelines and procedures while operating
within the city. City Staff and Departments will provide coordination and
support for these activities whenever necessary.
F. The search for and recovery of human remains will normally be
conducted only after the rescue of survivors has been completed and
the environment will allow for safe operation by search and recovery
personnel.
V. PROCEDURES
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A. Individual agencies responsible for managing the various types of
search and rescue operations are responsible for the development of
operating procedures for their specific agencies and for training
employees and volunteers involved in these activities. The plans and
procedures are separately published documents.
B. South County Fire and City of Edmonds Departments involved in the
operations and/or support of search and rescue activities shall
establish command posts and operate according to the Incident
Command System, as defined in the National Incident Management
System (NIMS).
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide direction and control for air and land search and rescue
activities within the City of Edmonds.
2. Provide support to search and rescue activities and operations
being conducted by teams responding from outside the City.
B. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
1. Provide for the coordination and support of disaster and urban
search and rescue activities.
2. Provide staff and resources for disaster and urban search and
rescue activities within the capabilities of the District and City.
C. City of Edmonds Public Works Division
1. Provide staff and resources in support of search and rescue
activities as appropriate.
D. Snohomish County DEM
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Request search and rescue resources as necessary and provide
support to the City and outside agencies as appropriate.
E. Snohomish County Technical Rescue Task Force
Provide expertise and equipment in disaster and urban search and
rescue situations.
F. Snohomish County Search and Rescue
Provide staff and resources to carry out land search and rescue
activities.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 10
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
COORDINATING AGENCY:
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
Snohomish County Haz-Mat Team
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
City of Edmonds Police
Snohomish County 911
Communications Center
Snohomish County DEM
WA State Patrol
Public Health Snohomish County
Snohomish County Sheriff's
Department WA State Department of Ecology
WA State Department of Health
WA State Military Department/National Guard
WA State Emergency Operations Center
INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To define the overall responsibilities of local agencies in Hazardous
Materials Emergencies.
B. Scope
This Emergency Support Function augments the response
procedures of the local Hazardous Materials Response Team and
first responder agencies. This Emergency Support Function also
provides for coordination with the Snohomish County Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and all state, federal and
private agencies and organizations that may have a role in
hazardous materials response and recovery activities within the city.
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II. POLICIES
A. Federal regulations require each state to establish a State Emergency
Response Commission (SERC), to identify local jurisdiction emergency
planning districts and form Local Emergency Planning Committees
(LEPC). The local LEPC is required to develop hazardous materials
response plans. The City shall be part of the Snohomish County Local
Emergency Planning Committee for the purpose of hazardous materials
planning.
III. SITUATION
A. Hazardous material incidents may occur anywhere and at any time
within the city. The city is impacted by major transportation routes which
are used to transport hazardous materials. These include Interstate
Highways 5 and 405. Other primary routes include State Routes 527 and
96, as well as Burlington Northern Railway lines.
B. Several locations within the city are at low risk of terrorist activities which
may include the intentional release of chemical, radiological, biological,
or explosive devices which would impact the city. These locations
include the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, US Fish and Wildlife,
various power sub -stations and City government buildings and facilities.
Terrorist activities may include the intentional release of chemical,
radiological or biological materials, or the detonation of explosive
devices.
C. The threat presented by hazardous materials incidents may be to both
public health and safety and to the environment. Hazardous materials
incidents require response and clean-up procedures to vary with the
type and quantity of material released. Hazardous material incidents
may require multi -agency and multidisciplinary responses to adequately
handle the situation.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. South County Fire is the designated Incident Command agency for
hazardous materials incidents within the city. The Fire District will
establish unified command with the Haz-Mat Team, Fire District,
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emergency medical services, public works, Police, and other local and
state agencies as appropriate for the specific incident.
B. The WA State Patrol will function as the designated Incident
Commander for any hazardous materials incidents taking place on State
highways in coordination with South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Regional Fire Authority
C. The Incident Command System (ICS) will be used when responding to
all hazardous material incidents.
D. Initial requests for qualified hazardous material team assistance shall be
made to Snohomish County 911.
E. The Incident Commander and/or Snohomish County 911 shall be
responsible for notifying SnoCo DEM when hazardous material releases
occur within the city. This notification may be done through the dispatch
center, Haz-mat pager or by telephone. SnoCo DEM will notify the
Washington State Emergency Operations Center and the Department of
Ecology, as needed. These agencies are responsible for providing
support during hazardous materials emergencies. Additional notifications
may be made when appropriate.
F. The Washington State Department of Health, and the Snohomish and
Seattle/King County Health Districts shall be notified in the event of a
release of radioactive materials. Radiation detection and monitoring
equipment is maintained by the Snohomish County Hazardous Materials
Team.
G. The individual, business, or agency responsible for the spill is
responsible for assuring effective abatement of the release or threatened
release of any hazardous substance. The Washington State Department
of Ecology is responsible for monitoring clean-up activities to assure
compliance standards are met.
H. The Fire District, in cooperation with the Police Department, is
responsible for overseeing the protection of public health and safety
during hazardous material incidents this shall include evacuation and
perimeter control. Long-term site isolation and security shall be the
responsibility of the Washington State Department of Ecology or their
designee.
I. The Washington State Patrol and Snohomish County Sheriff may
provide specialty response teams for clandestine drug lab and explosive
device responses.
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J. The Edmonds Public Works Department shall be the primary agency for
coordinating with water and sewer utilities for the protection of water and
sewer systems within the city which may be affected by a hazardous
material release.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Responding agencies are responsible for the development of response
procedures for their agency, and for training employees involved in
emergency response operations for releases of hazardous substances
in accordance with current state and federal guidelines.
B. The Snohomish County Local Emergency Planning Committee is
responsible for the development, maintenance, and distribution of the
Snohomish County Hazardous Materials Response Plan.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. South County Fire and Snohomish County Haz-Mat Team
1. Provide 24-hour response to hazardous material emergencies.
2. Serve as Incident Command agency or serve as part of a unified
command as appropriate during hazardous materials emergencies.
3. Assist with law enforcement, emergency notifications and warning
and evacuations as necessary.
4. Coordinate and maintain liaison with other agencies involved in the
incident.
5. Provide communications and technical support, including radiological
monitoring to the incident
6. Coordinate fire resources when emergency mobilization is authorized
for a hazardous materials incident.
7. Take initial steps to size -up the situation, isolate the scene and
protect life and property.
8. Request assistance and make initial notifications to SnoCo DEM,
local agencies and provide warning to the public as appropriate.
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9. Provide on -scene City liaison and public information officer during the
emergency.
B. City of Edmonds Public Works Department
1. Assist water and sewer providers in protecting city water and sewer
supplies and systems as appropriate and provide notification to other
utility providers which may be affected by the emergency.
2. Establish coordination with other utilities providers during response
activities.
C. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide for perimeter control, re-routing of traffic and initial security.
2. Assist with emergency notification of the public and evacuation as
appropriate.
3. Provide public information officer if requested.
D. Snohomish County 911
1. Provide emergency dispatch services in support of Haz-mat
operations.
E. Snohomish County DEM
1. Activate Emergency Coordination Center as necessary to coordinate
support activities for the incident such as emergency notifications,
public shelters, resource support, public information and liaison with
adjoining county and state emergency operation centers, as needed.
2. Coordinate activities of outside agencies and departments in support
of the incident as requested.
3. Make notifications to appropriate county, state, and federal agencies.
4. Support activities on -scene when requested by the Incident
Commander.
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5. Coordinate the Joint Information System, if needed. Will also activate
a Joint Information Center, as needed.
F. Washington State Patrol and Snohomish County Sheriff's
Department
1. Provide response teams for clandestine drug lab and explosive
device responses.
G. Public Health Snohomish County
1. Provide notifications to the public in coordination with the PIO, JIC
City EOC, and/or SnoCo DEM EOC precautionary measures and
health effects related to released materials, as necessary.
H. Washington State Department of Health
1. Provide response, monitoring, and clean-up to radiological incidents.
2. Provide notifications to the public regarding precautionary measures
and health effects related to released materials as necessary.
I. Washington State Department of Ecology
1. Provide 24-hour response to serious hazardous material incidents.
2. Provide expertise in containment and clean-up of hazardous
materials and ensure that source control, containment, clean-up, and
disposal are accomplished.
3. Assume responsibility of incident management and clean-up if the
responsible party is unavailable, unresponsive, or unidentified.
4. Provide coordination with other environmental and state agencies
involved in clean-up and/or recovery.
5. Initiate enforcement actions as appropriate.
J. Washington State Emergency Operations Center
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1. Maintain 24-hour communication and notification capability.
2. Coordinate state agency response activities through the state EOC,
including procurement of state resources as needed for response
activities.
3. Provide a public information officer to support a joint information
center if needed.
K. Washington State Military Department / National Guard
Provide technical support, response, decontamination, and
monitoring at hazardous materials incidents at the request of the City
or County EOC/ECC or South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Regional Fire Authority
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 11
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Development Services Department
City of Edmonds Police Department
Snohomish County DEM
Public Health Snohomish County
Snohomish County Red Cross
Local Volunteer and Human Service Agencies
Washington State Emergency Operations Center
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Federal Agencies
INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function is to coordinate
efforts to provide safe handling of food, water and donated goods
for mass feeding and distribution; and for providing transportation to
distribution sites during a catastrophic disaster.
B. Scope
This Emergency Support Function is applicable to catastrophic
incidents which exceed the capabilities of the local resources
available through city, county, private and volunteer agencies and
organizations. This Emergency Support Function is designed to
closely support Emergency Support Function 6 - Mass Care,
Emergency Assistance, Housing and Human Services.
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II. POLICIES
A. The City will coordinate with county, state and federal officials and
follow the policies of these agencies in the execution of this Emergency
Support Function.
B. The City will work with all community, humanitarian, and social service
organizations to coordinate this activity.
C. The Snohomish Health District will provide guidance to City
Departments and other agencies to ensure the safety of food and water
distributed to the public.
D. The City EOC will make the determination for the food priority to areas
of acute need then to areas of moderate need.
E. The City will incorporate preservation and conservation measures for
critical areas into response activities.
III. SITUATION
A. An incident of catastrophic proportion will deprive large numbers of
people access to and/or the means to prepare food. In addition to
disruption of the local food supply and distribution network, an incident
may destroy food supplies in the general area. Commercial cold
storage and freezer facilities may be inoperable.
B. Water supplies may be insufficient due to damage to the local
distribution system and/or contamination. This will require potable water
or beverage supplies to be distributed in mass quantities.
C. The City has limited experience in coordinating the distribution of food,
water, and donated goods in a catastrophic incident; and if not handled
properly, food, water and donated goods can become vehicles for
illness and disease transmission, which must be avoided. Guidance for
these activities will be provided by local and State Health authorities
when appropriate.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human Services Department,
assisted by the Development Services Department, will be responsible
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for coordinating the functions of this Emergency Support Function with
county, state, and federal agencies on behalf of the City as required by
the nature and extent of the disaster.
B. All requests for food and water of this magnitude will be processed
through the County Emergency Coordination Center. The City will
determine needs based on the information available and make request
to SnoCo DEM.
C. Coordination of distribution locations may be done on a county -wide
level. The City will provide information to SnoCo DEM regarding
suitable locations for storage, distribution, and mass feeding within the
city.
D. Locations suitable for providing storage, distribution and mass feeding
capability from a single location will be preferred sites.
E. The operational concepts and resources established for Emergency
Support Function 6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing and
Human Services will be utilized in support of this function.
F. Mass distribution of food and water will be provided for as short a
period as possible. It is essential to the economic recovery of the
community that regular methods of distribution through local
businesses be reestablished as quickly as possible.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Procedures established to carry out the responsibilities of Emergency
Support Function 6 - Mass Care, Housing and Human Services will be
utilized to guide the activities of City staff and support agencies.
B. Procedures established by state and federal agencies which are
charged with food and water distribution under the state and federal
response plans will be followed when these agencies are working
within the city. City officials will support state and federal efforts as
necessary.
C. Rehabilitation, recovery and/or restoration of critical areas such as
stream beds and wetlands within the City will be accomplished in a
manner consistent with WA State Department of Ecology
recommendations and requirements.
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VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts and Human
Services Department
1. Coordinate with SnoCo DEM and county, state, and federal
agencies regarding the need for food and water distribution within
the city.
2. Make requests for food and water resources through the County
Emergency Coordination Center when local resources are/or will be
inadequate to meet area needs.
3. Provide support to county, state and federal agencies with City staff
and resources available to support food and water distribution.
4. Identify suitable locations within the city for food and water
distribution and mass feeding operations.
B. City of Edmonds Development Services Department
1. Provide support to the Parks and Recreation Department with staff
and resources as requested to support food and water distribution
activities.
C. Snohomish County DEM
1. Serve as the primary contact point to coordinate area -wide activities
with county, state, and federal officials.
D. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide law enforcement activities in support of food and water
distribution.
E. Local Volunteer and Human Service Agencies
1. Coordinate distribution activities and provide volunteer resources for
distribution site management.
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F. WA Department of Agriculture and Department of Social and
Health Services
Provide nutrition assistance through the Food and Nutrition Service.
This assistance may include determination of need; obtaining
appropriate food supplies; arrangement of delivery; and
authorization of food stamps.
G. Other County, State, and Federal Agencies
Provide food and water supplies; and coordination and distribution
of food and water supplies utilizing all available resources and
procedures established in the Agencies' response plans.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 12
ENERGY
COORDINATING AGENCIES:
Snohomish County PUD
Puget Sound Energy
City of Edmonds Emergency Management Committee
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
Washington State Emergency Operations Center
Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Snohomish County DEM
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To provide for coordination between the City of Edmonds, county,
state and federal agencies, and local utility providers for the
effective use of electric power, natural gas, and petroleum supplies.
B. Scope
1. The level to which energy supplies are restricted due to damages
suffered during an emergency or disaster will be determined by the
nature and scope of the incident.
II. POLICIES
A. The State of Washington and the Federal Government have the
authority to restrict use of energy resources during times of emergency
or disaster. The City of Edmonds shall comply with all orders issued
regarding the curtailment of energy resources.
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B. The City of Edmonds shall provide a liaison to coordinate energy
related issues with county, state and federal officials and utility
providers as necessary. This may be done through SnoCo DEM.
III. SITUATION
A. Electric utilities which provide service to the City of Edmonds are an
organized collection of public and private generating and distribution
facilities. They are interconnected to the Northwest Power Pool.
Relying on the power pool concept, the electric power industry has
developed the capability to provide power under extreme conditions.
B. Natural gas distribution is provided by Puget Sound Energy and is
supplied primarily by Northwest Pipeline. Distribution of natural gas is
subject to control of the federal government in response to supply and
demand factors and emergency situations.
C. Petroleum fuel supplies are provided through a wide variety of sources
and companies. Like natural gas and electricity, it is subject to control
by the federal government during times of emergency.
D. There is no centralized system at the local level to provide for the
coordination of emergency services provided by public utility providers.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. In the event of state or federally imposed energy restrictions, or in
times of emergency when supplies of resources are strictly limited due
to damage or shortage of energy supplies, the City will assign a liaison
to communicate local needs with utility providers and county, state, and
federal authorities. This will normally be the Disaster Coordinator or
their designee.
B. Public and private utility providers are expected to manage and operate
the utility within their own jurisdiction, providing energy resources
based on requirements and capabilities.
C. Public utility resources will be used to meet immediate and essential
emergency needs, to include restoration of utilities to critical and
essential facilities within the city. Outside resources may be requested
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through other utility providers, mutual aid agreements or through the
Washington State Emergency Management Division.
D. To the maximum extent practical, and within the limitations imposed by
state or federal government, public utilities will continue to provide
services through their normal means. In the event curtailment orders
are issued by the state or federal government, all utilities will comply
with such orders.
E. If energy restrictions affect the delivery of supplies to the public, the
City may be required to enforce such restrictions locally. The need to
provide enforcement will be evaluated and handled on a case -by -case
basis.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Each utility provider has plans established for the restoration of utility
services and for the emergency allocation of resources during times of
restriction or shortage. These plans comply with state and federal plans
for the curtailment of energy and petroleum products. These plans
which are developed and maintained by the state and federal
government, and utility providers are separately published documents.
B. The City will follow guidelines and procedures as provided by state and
federal officials at the time of emergency.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Emergency Management Committee
1. Serve as liaison to utility providers and higher levels of government
during emergencies affecting energy utilities and provide
information regarding priority needs within the City.
2. Provide information to local agencies and officials, and the public.
B. Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
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1. Provide information on county -wide and regional status of energy
systems.
2. Request resource support from WA State EMD as local assets are
exhausted.
3. Provide planning support as requested and able.
4. Support public information dissemination as requested by the City.
C. Snohomish County PUD and Puget Sound Energy
1. Operate utilities according to established procedures during times
of energy emergency.
2. Provide for the restoration of utility services when disrupted.
3. Provide information on status of utilities to county and state officials
for dissemination to local jurisdictions.
D. Washington State Emergency Management Division
1. Coordinate State assets to support local jurisdictions.
2. Provide information and guidance to local jurisdictions during
energy emergencies.
3. Develop and maintain plans for the priority allocation of energy
resources.
4. Establish a means of gathering information from local jurisdictions
regarding local energy needs and priorities.
E. Washington State Department of Commerce
1. Prepare and update energy supply contingency plans.
2. Administer energy allocation and curtailment programs in
accordance with the Governor's emergency powers energy
legislation.
3. Provide information regarding the location and quantity of petroleum
supplies, status of electricity supply and status of natural gas
supply.
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F. Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Provide informational assistance and expedite processing of
requests from utilities under the Commission's jurisdiction for
authority to provide specific services or take specific action related
to the emergency or disaster.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 13
PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Police Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Mutual Aid Police Agencies
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Emergency Operations Center Snohomish
County DEM
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide for the effective coordination of local law enforcement
operations and resources during major emergencies and disasters.
B. Scope
1. This Emergency Support Function augments existing mutual aid
agreements, emergency response plans and procedures existing at
the local, county and state levels. It provides guidance for
managing and coordinating law enforcement functions and
addresses all public safety activities within the city.
II. POLICIES
A. The procedures established in local plans, memorandums of
understanding and/or mutual aid agreements shall be utilized when
responding to an emergency or disaster.
B. Additional resources necessary for law enforcement activities shall
normally be obtained through agencies with which letters of mutual aid
are in place.
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III. SITUATION
A. Law enforcement emergencies may occur at any time and under many
circumstances. Major emergencies affecting law enforcement agencies
include civil disturbances, crowd control, evacuation activities, major
transportation route disruptions, and threats and/or acts of terrorism.
B. General law enforcement problems may be compounded by disaster
elated community disruption. Law enforcement agencies may also be
required to provide support activities to other City Departments during
emergencies.
C. In January of 2011, the Department of Homeland Security introduced
the new National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), which takes the
place of the color- coded alerts formerly found in the Homeland
Security Advisory System (HSAS). The new system has been
developed to better coordinate information sharing among all levels of
Law Enforcement and other stakeholders; and provide more specific
guidance for the public, as well. With NTAS, the Department of
Homeland Security will coordinate the development and issuance of
formal, detailed alerts regarding specific or credible terrorist threats.
The alerts will clearly identify threats as either "imminent" or "elevated;"
and provide a concise summary of the potential threat, actions being
taken at the Federal level, and recommended steps for local
government, business, and private individuals.
D. The Edmonds Police Department response to terrorism is dependent
upon the situation presented. Within the response will be an analytical
element, as information collection and disbursement would be a key
component of any response. The goal of the response is two -fold: 1) to
enhance the safety of the public at large, and 2) to neutralize any
threat to the best of the Department's ability.
E. The Edmonds Police Department participates in the Regional
Intelligence Group (RIG). The RIG has access to a variety of
databases that are specific to WA State Homeland Security Region 1,
which includes Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan
Counties. In the event of an act of terrorism within the City of
Edmonds, the Department would be in contact with the RIG 1 analyst,
to gain intelligence and useful information. The RIG may also
disseminate related information to those that may find the information
useful.
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F. The Edmonds Police Department can reach out directly to the WA
State Fusion Center, which has broader access to information. This
communication can be conducted one-on-one through the Fusion
center, via direct email, or through the Northwest Warn (NWWARN)
system. The Fusion Center provides interdisciplinary expertise and
situational awareness, as well as information analysis and sharing, to
support public and private sector security and critical infrastructure
protection.
G. Additionally, the Edmonds Police Department also has access to the
Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) working group. Any credible
terrorist threat would be immediately reported to the JTTF and leads
followed up on appropriately utilizing federal resources if authorized.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The Edmonds Police Department is the Incident Command Agency for
law enforcement activities within the city. Supporting agencies shall
report to and operate under the Incident Commander. The Police
Department may establish a unified command with supporting
agencies during large-scale incidents.
B. Letters of mutual aid consent exist with various law enforcement
agencies throughout the state. Supplemental law enforcement
assistance should be requested through these agencies.
C. The Police Chief or designee will report to the Edmonds Emergency
Operations Center to coordinate law enforcement field operations and
resources when activated.
D. On -scene management of emergencies shall follow the Incident
Command System, as mandated by the National Incident Management
System (NIMS).
E. The Police Chief or designee shall provide direction and control over
Department resources and coordination with the Emergency
Operations Center. Department personnel shall operate according to
specific directives, Department policies and procedures, and by
exercising reasonable personal judgment when unusual or
unanticipated situations arise, and command guidance is not available.
F. Command posts may be established for the coordination of field
operations. The On -scene Commander shall provide regular status
reports and coordinate requests through the Edmonds Emergency
Operations Center when activated. Co -location of command posts will
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be the preferred method of field operations when multiple
departments/agencies have command posts established.
G. Communications and emergency notifications shall be through
established channels.
H. Notification of off -duty personnel shall be done according to
Department procedures, by telephone, Department radio, pager or by
Emergency Public Information Procedures.
When the emergency warrants the involvement of state and/or federal
military or law enforcement agencies, the Police Chief shall be
responsible for the coordination of activities between these agencies
and the City, and for providing appropriate information to the
Emergency Operations Center when activated.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Responding agencies are responsible for the development of response
procedures for their agency, and for training employees involved in
emergency response.
B. Response plans, agency procedures and mutual aid agreements are
separately published documents which should be developed in
coordination with other response agencies for the jurisdiction.
C. Additional information can be found in the Snohomish County Law
Enforcement Mobilization Plan, a separately published document.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Provide law enforcement activities within the city.
2. Provide emergency traffic control, coordination of evacuation
operations, perimeter control and assistance with city-wide damage
assessment.
3. Provide security at the Emergency Operations Center and other
critical locations when necessary.
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4. Provide communications equipment and emergency notification and
warning activities within the city.
5. Provide for the coordination of explosive device identification,
handling, and disposal.
6. Provide support to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner in the
identification and notification of the next of kin of the deceased.
7. Serve as liaison between City personnel and military and state and
federal law enforcement agencies responding to emergencies.
8. Provide direction and control for air and land search and rescue
activities in coordination with the Snohomish County Sheriff's
Office.
B. Mutual Aid Police Agencies
1. Provide law enforcement operational support with staff, equipment,
and supplies in accordance with existing consent and/or mutual aid
agreements.
C. Snohomish County DEM
1. Provide resource assistance and/or support to command
officers as requested.
D. State Assistance
1. Washington State Patrol
a. Provide law enforcement on state and interstate
highways within the city.
b. Provide law enforcement operational support with staff
equipment and supplies in accordance with existing
agreements and/or as requested through the State
Emergency Operations Center when activated.
2. Washington State Emergency Operations Center
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a. Coordinate requests for state and federal resources as
appropriate.
b. Provide National Guard support to law enforcement as
requested and as approved by the Governor.
E. Federal
See Emergency Support Function (ESF) 20 - Defense Support to
Civil Authorities
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 14
LONG-TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY
COORDINATING AGENCY:
City of Edmonds Community Services Department
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Public Works Department
City of Edmonds Development Services Department
City of Edmonds Finance Department
City of Edmonds City Council
All Edmonds City Departments
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
Sound Disposal
Republic Services
Waste Management NW
Snohomish County DEM
Snohomish Chapter American Red Cross
Washington State Emergency Operations Center
Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington State Department of Employment Security
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To provide guidance for the overall recovery and restoration
activities taking place in the city following a major emergency or
disaster. The recovery phase includes both short-term and long-term
activities. Short- term activities begin during the response phase of
the disaster and can last up to six (6) months; long-term activities
may continue for ten (10) years or more. Mitigation activities are on-
going and will continue to be addressed throughout the response
and recovery phases of a disaster.
B. Scope
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Recovery and restoration activities taking place following any
emergency or disaster will be determined by the specific incident.
The goal of long-term recovery is to restore the city to pre -disaster
(or improved) condition. Some of the long-term recovery activities
are extensions of short-term activities; other long-term tasks begin
after short-term tasks are completed. City, county, state, and federal
agencies may be involved in activities depending upon the incident
and scope of the situation.
II. POLICIES
A. preliminary damage assessment shall be carried out any time there is a
potential for a Presidential, State or Local Declaration of a disaster; or if
an assessment is requested by state or county officials. This
information shall be provided to SnoCo DEM to support the Governor's
disaster declaration request to the President.
B. The City shall provide support to local, state, and federal officials in the
completion of Damage Survey Reports to expedite the availability of
Public and Individual Assistance Programs that provide support in the
overall recovery of the community. Additional information on damage
assessment activities may be found in Support Annex B: Damage
Assessment.
C. Recovery activities of state, federal and organized volunteer agencies
will be coordinated through a Joint Field Office. The location and level
of operation will be determined by the extent of the disaster and upon
the needs of local jurisdictions.
D. SnoCo DEM will provide a liaison to coordinate activities with the Joint
Field Office when requested by Washington State Emergency
Management Division or the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
E. Recovery activities shall be in accordance with the City of Edmonds
Disaster Recovery Plan, a separately published document.
III. SITUATION
A. Recovery and restoration activities include but are not limited to repair
of damaged facilities, utilities, and infrastructure; site decontamination;
and broad- based assistance to citizens and businesses. Depending
upon the nature of the incident, one or more City Departments will have
a role in restoration and recovery activities.
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IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The Community Services and Public Works Departments shall be the
lead agencies for damage assessment activities within the city. The
damage assessment process will include staff from all City Departments
capable of contributing to this effort and shall be carried out in a
cooperative manner.
B. The American Red Cross utilizes a damage survey process to
determine the effect of the disaster on individual residents and to
evaluate immediate human needs. This assessment can contribute to
the overall picture of damage status and should be coordinated when
possible.
C. In major incidents requiring the involvement of multiple City
Departments, support agencies or community support groups the Mayor
will appoint a Recovery Task Force to coordinate recovery activities
within the city. The City Council may provide insight into strategies and
vision for planning efforts, allocation of funds to projects, adoption of
new or emergency ordinances to facilitate expedited recovery and
mitigation processes.
D. In major disaster recovery situations, or in incidents where there has
been a Presidential Declaration, a team composed of state and federal
disaster assistance employees may be assigned to the City to assist
with damage survey and provide restoration guidance.
E. Following an evaluation of damage, appropriate City Staff and other
involved agencies will determine priorities for repair of essential
facilities, utilities, and infrastructure.
F. The Community Services Department is the lead agency in the
coordination of recovery efforts and the maintenance of the City's
Disaster Recovery Plan. In situations where disaster recovery is
primarily composed of repair to facilities, utilities and infrastructure, the
Public Works Department will play a key role in recovery efforts. In
situations where there is contamination from hazardous materials
releases requiring long-term mitigation and clean-up activities South
County Fire will play a key role.
G. The Finance Department will assist Public Works and Engineering in
preparing work contracts; and in the collection and documentation of all
costs associated with disaster response and recovery activities.
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H. In situations where the county or state has received a Presidential
Disaster Declaration, state and federal funds may be made available to
assist local jurisdiction with disaster costs. The Finance Department,
with assistance from other City Departments, will prepare all financial
documentation required by the state and federal government to ensure
recovery of allowable disaster costs.
In disaster recovery situations involving major damage to portions of the
city, it may be necessary to evaluate reconstruction and zoning in
certain areas. This may include sensitive land use areas, areas targeted
for re- development or re -zoning and areas which need other
improvements. The Development Services Department will be
responsible for reviewing such areas and making recommendations
regarding re -building, re -zoning, and other desirable community
improvements. The Development Services Department will also
research potential funding sources for such improvements.
J. The City Clerk shall provide training and information to City
Departments regarding the protection of vital City records prior to
emergency situations. In post emergency or disaster situations where
vital records have been damaged or destroyed, the City Clerk shall
have the lead role for recovering and restoring vital records. City
Departments shall provide assistance to the City Clerk when requested.
V. PROCEDURES
A. Specific information on Recovery policies and procedures can be found
in the City of Edmonds Disaster Recovery Plan.
B. Specific information on Damage Assessment can be found in Support
Annex B: Damage Assessment.
C. The City of Edmonds will follow established state and federal
procedures required for the recovery of disaster costs.
D. The City of Edmonds may develop special policies and ordinances for
zoning, development and construction following a disaster.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
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A. City of Edmonds Community Services / Economic Development
Department
1. Serve as the lead agency in recovery planning and post disaster
activities.
2. Coordinate Recovery Task Force Activities when necessary and
serve as chairperson when directed by the Mayor.
3. Assist local businesses in determining essential recovery needs.
4. Support local businesses throughout the recovery process.
5. Serve as a member of the Recovery Task Force as Appropriate.
B. City of Edmonds Public Works Department
1. Evaluate facilities, utilities, and infrastructure damaged during a
disaster and establish priorities for repair.
2. Work with other local, state, and federal agencies involved in repair
and recovery activities within the city to ensure coordinated and
efficient operations.
3. When appropriate, serve as the City's liaison with disaster
assistance teams from the state and federal government.
4. Document all costs and activities associated with disaster response
and recovery activities and provide information to the Administrative
Services Department.
5. Serve as a member of the Recovery Task Force as appropriate.
C. South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
1. Work with local, state, and federal agencies to mitigate hazardous
material contaminated areas to ensure community safety.
2. Evaluate Fire District facilities damaged during a disaster and
establish priorities for repair.
3. When appropriate, serve as the City's liaison with disaster
assistance teams from the state and federal government.
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4. Document all costs and activities associated with disaster response
and recovery activities and provide information to Administrative
Services.
5. Provide personnel to serve as a member of the Recovery Task
Force, as appropriate.
D. City of Edmonds Finance Department
1. Collect information regarding disaster related costs, prepare
documentation and submit to appropriate state and federal
agencies.
2. Serve as a member of the Recovery Task Force as appropriate.
3. Provide training and information to City Departments regarding the
protection of vital city records.
4. Coordinate recovery and restoration activities associated with vital
City records.
E. City of Edmonds Development Services Department
1. Evaluate land use, zoning and target improvement areas following a
disaster. Make appropriate recommendations.
2. Serve as a member of the Recovery Task Force as appropriate.
F. All City of Edmonds Departments
1. Evaluate City facilities as appropriate and establish priorities for
repair.
2. Document all costs and activities associated with disaster response
and recovery activities and provide information to Administrative
Services.
3. Serve as a member of the Recovery Task Force as appropriate.
G. Sound Disposal, Republic Services, and Waste Management NW
1. Provide for the continuation of regularly scheduled household waste
pick-up services.
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2. Coordinate with the Edmonds Public Works Department for the
collection and management of disaster -related debris.
H. Snohomish County DEM
1. Serve as liaison between state/federal disaster recovery teams and
the City, as appropriate.
2. Provide a location for state/federal disaster recovery teams to work
as necessary.
3. Assist the City with maintenance of the City's Disaster Recovery
Plan.
I. WA State Emergency Operations Center
1. Coordinate activities of Disaster Reservists in support of Preliminary
Damage Assessment mission.
J. County, State and Federal Agencies
1. Provide direction and support to the City during disaster recovery
operations.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 15
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PUBLIC
INFORMATION
COORDINATING AGENCIES:
City of Edmonds Disaster Coordinator
City of Edmonds Public Information Officer
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
All City Departments
City of Edmonds City Council
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority
Snohomish County 911
Snohomish County DEM
Washington State Emergency Operations Center
Federal Emergency Management Agency
INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To ensure that sufficient assets are mobilized during emergencies
or disasters to provide accurate, coordinated, and timely information
to impacted communities and populace, first responders,
governments, media, and the private sector.
2. To provide resource support and mechanisms to implement a local
Joint Information Center (JIC) when necessary, supplementing first
responder public information officers (PIOs) operations with JIC
resources.
B. Scope
This Emergency Support Function details the establishment of
support positions to coordinate communications to various
audiences. It applies to all City Departments that may require public
affairs or public information support; or whose public information
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support or assets may be employed during an emergency or
disaster.
II. POLICIES
A. It is the policy of the City of Edmonds to provide consistent, accurate,
complete, and timely information using all available communications
methods.
B. It is the policy of the City to coordinate the development and
dissemination of all disaster -related public information through the
designated Public Information Officer.
C. It is the policy of the City to recognize that some of its residents and
visitors have Limited English Proficiency, (LEP) as well as Access and
Functional Needs (AFN). As such, the City will endeavor to utilize
available resources to facilitate information dissemination to these
people.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency or disaster situations are typically complex and extend
beyond one operational period, possibly exhausting the public
information capability of the City.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The Mayor or Disaster Coordinator appoints a Public Information
Officer (PIO) to act as the official for coordinating the dissemination of
emergency public information as approved and authorized by the City
Disaster Coordinator. The City Council may be involved to assist with
consistent messaging to constituents from the Emergency Operations
Center, the PIO, and, if operational, the Joint Information Center.
B. Emergency public information shall be coordinated by the PIO with
prior approval from the Disaster Coordinator.
C. The Disaster Coordinator may appoint an Assistant PIO when media
briefings are required from multiple locations or as the situation
requires.
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D. Media briefings may take place at the City Council Chambers or at City
Hall, or at an alternate site identified and announced by the PIO.
E. All of the following methods may be utilized to relay emergency
information to the public:
1. Print, radio, cable, and television media
2. City website: https://www.edmondswa.gov
3. Printed education/information materials
4. City radio systems
5. Amateur Radio Services
6. Public address systems
7. Rave/Smart 911
8. Emergency Alert System (EAS)
9. Social media accounts
10. Community Relations Department of Edmonds School District
11. Port of Edmonds All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) Siren
F. In some circumstances, it may become necessary to release
emergency public information from field command posts. In this event,
the individual in charge at the location shall notify the EOC in a timely
manner and provide detailed information regarding information
released.
G. The City can post emergency public information on the City's website.
The PIO will coordinate all posted information.
H. In an emergency, people will turn first to traditional sources of
information. The PIO will strive to ensure the same message is given to
all "traditional" sources.
I. The City may request support from SnoCo DEM to establish a Joint
Information Center and/or integration into a Joint Information System.
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V. PROCEDURES
A. The PIO will determine the methods for dissemination of local
emergency information and instructions, with authorization from the
Disaster Coordinator.
B. Information will also be disseminated to the Mayor, City Council,
emergency personnel in the field and other City employees so they will
know what information and guidance is being released to the public.
C. Media briefings, if held in the City, may take place at the City Council
Chambers or at City Hall, or at an alternate site identified and
announced by the Public Information Officer (PIO).
D. During incidents where the SnoCo DEM Emergency Coordination
Center is activated, area -wide information will normally be coordinated
through that location on behalf of the City. SnoCo DEM may activate a
Joint Information Center (JIC) to manage external affairs for the
incident.
E. A Joint Information Center (JIC) may be established by SnoCo DEM, in
coordination with other agencies, to coordinate emergency public
information where multiple jurisdictions are impacted and/or involved in
the response. This facility would be in direct contact with the City EOC,
may include PIOs from other jurisdictions, and may be in conjunction
with State and Federal information efforts. The location of the JIC will
be at the SnoCo ECC or at an alternate designated location.
F. The designated PIO will maintain up-to-date distribution lists.
G. Translation of emergency public information for limited English
proficiency, (LEP) persons will be coordinated through the EOC, with
assistance requested from SnoCo DEM.
H. Special instructions and provisions may be made for hospitals, nursing
homes, schools, and other groups.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Mayor
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1. Represent the City at press conferences, public hearings, and other
public events, as appropriate.
2. Appoint a Public Information Officer (PIO) to coordinate the
dissemination of emergency public information.
B. City of Edmonds Disaster Coordinator
1. Appoint a Public Information Officer (PIO) if necessary.
2. Establish policies and procedures pertaining to the release of
emergency information and instructions.
3. Approve all press releases and briefings.
4. Support the PIO in coordinating all press releases and briefings.
C. All City Departments
1. Provide pertinent and timely information (e.g., road closures,
emergency instructions, available assistance, restricted areas, etc.)
to the EOC regarding field activities and emergency public
information.
2. Coordinate requests for assistance through the EOC.
3. Notify the designated PIO of rumors and misinformation so that
corrections can be prepared and issued immediately.
D. Public Information Officer(s)
1. Represent the City at press conferences, public hearings and other
public events as directed by the Mayor or Disaster Coordinator.
2. Receive approval from the Disaster Coordinator or designee for all
press releases and briefings.
3. Coordinate with SnoCo DEM when information is to be released on
the EAS, Rave/Smart 911, or other shared information system(s).
4. Gather and coordinate emergency public information for timely
release to the public.
5. Provide copies of all press releases to SnoCo DEM.
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6. Notify appropriate agencies to assist in the dissemination of
emergency public information.
7. Give regular information briefings to City officials, news media and
the public, as authorized by the Disaster Coordinator.
8. Provide information to City Departments that may dispense
information to ensure consistency of messaging.
9. Provide pre-printed emergency public information brochures and/or
flyers for distribution to the public.
10. Recommend appropriate location(s) for public official and media
briefings to the EOC and Mayor.
11. Monitor media coverage and public reaction and perceptions to
identify rumors and misinformation as soon as possible. Prepare
correction(s), if applicable.
12. Participate in SnoCo DEM Joint Information System conference
calls when scheduled.
E. Snohomish County DEM
1. Throughout the emergency or disaster, SnoCo DEM will coordinate
with city, county, and state PIOs to develop and disseminate
emergency public information.
2. Will activate the county JIS and, if appropriate, open the county JIC
facility and facilitate county JIS conference calls
3. Will provide PIO/JIC support to the City as resources allow.
4. Will assist with dissemination of City messaging.
F. WA State Emergency Operations Center
1. Throughout the emergency, public information staff from the State
EOC will work with the Governor's press secretary to develop and
disseminate information regarding the emergency and State
response efforts. State EOC staff will also be available to assist
local officials in disseminating emergency instructions to affected
communities.
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2. Coordinates with local and Federal agencies on the release of
emergency information and instructions
G. Federal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides for the
assignment and establishment of Public Information operations at
the Joint State/Federal Disaster Field Office after a Presidential
Disaster Declaration.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 20
DEFENSE SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES
PRIMARY AGENCIES:
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
SUPPORT AGENCIES:
Snohomish County DEM
City of Edmonds Police Department
Washington State Emergency Operations Center
Federal Emergency Management Agency
US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM)
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
1. To establish guidelines for requesting military assistance and for
coordinating military support with City response activities.
B. Scope
1. The scope of military involvement will be determined by the nature
of the incident and the amount of support needed for the incident.
II. POLICIES
A. The City of Edmonds Police Department shall serve as liaison between
military forces located within the city and the Emergency Operations
Center.
B. All military forces remain under, and will follow, the military chain of
command.
III. SITUATION
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A. It is anticipated that military support will be requested or authorized
only under the most extreme circumstances when city, county and
state resources are unable to cope with the nature or extent of the
emergency or disaster.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. The Governor of the State of Washington has the authority to order the
organized militia of Washington or any part thereof into active service
in order for the state to execute the laws and perform such services as
the Governor shall deem proper. This power resides with the Governor
or acting Governor alone and may not be delegated.
B. The Washington Emergency Management Division, in consultation
with the Adjutant General, may recommend activation of the National
Guard when there is an anticipated justifiable need for the services of
the military, or upon a validated request from a local jurisdiction when
the need cannot be met by local or state resources.
C. Requests for military assistance will be coordinated through SnoCo
DEM. Requests must include the following: proclamation of local
emergency; date, time, and location of incident; damage done;
casualties; extent of the incident; and the severity and magnitude.
D. The role of the military in a disaster operation in limited to the
preparation for an impending disaster and emergency response. This
role may include the following: transportation; security forces; urban
search and rescue; hazardous materials; communications; air support;
wild -land firefighting; limited feeding; medical; and supplemental
power.
E. The base commander of a military installation has the authority to
respond to immediate life -threatening emergencies. Requests under
these circumstances may be made directly to the local installation.
F. Coordination of military activities will normally occur between a military
liaison assigned to the County Emergency Coordination Center and
the State Emergency Operations Center.
G. Federal military forces may be activated under the authority of the
President of the United States.
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V. PROCEDURES
A. Individual military organizations will follow the military chain of
command and established procedures for their organization.
B. Requests for military assistance shall be made by the Mayor or
Disaster Coordinator to SnoCo DEM.
VI. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Edmonds Police Department
1. Serve as liaison between military personnel and the City
Emergency Operation Center.
B. Snohomish County DEM
1. Request military support as necessary.
2. Serve as liaison between military personnel located at the County
Emergency Coordination Center and City.
3. Assign military personnel as required through the military liaison at
the County Emergency Coordination Center.
C. WA State Emergency Operations Center
1. Serve as the coordination point between military forces and the
County Emergency Coordination Center.
D. Military Organizations
1. Provide assistance as directed by the Adjutant General and
approved by the Governor.
E. Federal Emergency Management Agency
1. Coordinate requests for federal military support.
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