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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-123 Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix U Commissioner moved adoption of the ollowing Re tion: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO Resolution No. 2010- (jy3 RESOLUTION ADOPTING EAGLE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, APPENDIX U WHEREAS, Section 24 -32 -2107 of the Colorado Revised Statutes states each political subdivision shall be within the jurisdiction of and served by the division and by a local or inter jurisdictional agency responsible for disaster preparedness and coordination of response; WHEREAS, Section 24 -32 -2107 of the Colorado Revised Statutes states each county shall maintain a disaster agency or participate in a local or inter jurisdictional disaster agency that otherwise has jurisdiction over and serves the entire county; WHEREAS, Section 24 -32 -2107 of the Colorado Revised Statute states each local and inter - jurisdictional disaster agency shall prepare and keep current a local or inter jurisdictional disaster emergency plan for its area; WHEREAS, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan was adopted by Resolution No. 2010 -072 on June 29, 2010; and WHEREAS, it is desirous to update and supplement the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan through the adoption of various appendices. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix U be adopted in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix U set forth herein shall be effective as of October 5, 2010. THAT, should any section, clause, provision, sentence or word in this Resolution be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of this Resolution as a whole or any parts thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid. For this purpose, this Resolution is declared to be severable. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County. E Board Coun Commissioners of h Count MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the oa d of �y the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of 0 CP', 2010. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS dora.te,41- .aahrtakiiie ttlY: -41114_ 9 hvo * Clerk to the Board of ° �� Sara J. Fisher County Commissioners Chairman 1 0 ,ll .4 'iV Jon '. tavney Co missione Peter F. Runyon Commissioner Commissioner _...4,44140 seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vot ' was as follows: Commissioner Fisher tir Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Runyon f This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan Joint Information System Protocols PRIMARY AGENCY: Varies dependant on location and type of incident or event. SUPPORT AGENCIES: All other governmental, non - governmental, private and non - profit organizations involved in or affected by the incident or event. INTRODUCTION A. PURPOSE This establishes procedures and protocols for Emergency Support Function #15 (ESF #15), or External Affairs (Public Information), which supports incident management during planned events, emergencies and declared disasters through a Joint Information System (JIS) or Joint Information Center (JIC). Eagle County's intent for ESF #15 is exactly the same as ESF #15 at the state and federal level: To unite all internal and external communications within External Affairs in order to provide consistent and coordinated information. B. SCOPE Eagle County's emergency public information actions before, during, and after any emergency will be determined by the severity of the emergency as indicated by the local, tribal or state agencies, that are involved, or as perceived by the public. A significant emergency public information response will involve many city, county, and state agencies. Emergency Support Function #15 describes those agencies and their responsibilities. I1. POLICIES A. Authorities Derived from local jurisdictional authorities. B. Assignment of Responsibilities Emergency Support Function #1 5 provides mission assignments to those departments and jurisdictions in accordance with emergency support functions outlined by the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). III. SITUATION A. Emergency /Disaster Conditions and Hazards A natural or man -made emergency or disaster may occur at any time. Page U -1 September 2010 Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan Q. Planned Events Eagle County is often the host for planned events or situations that may create significant public interest. (. Assumptions 1. An incident or incidents have occurred, or public perception is such that people believe they have been placed in danger by a natural or technologically - caused emergency or disaster. 2. The incident(s) require responding agencies to provide information and (s ) q p 9 9 p instructions to the public about the incident and actions people should take to save and protect lives, property, economy, and the environment. Responding agencies also would provide information to reduce public concerns about the incident and response activities. 3. A planned event or situation is of a magnitude that the Joint Information System should be utilized. IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. General 1. Local jurisdictions are responsible for providing their citizens with information on the incident and what immediate protective actions they should take, such as taking shelter or evacuating. 2. When the Eagle County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated (see Emergency Operations Plan pages 10 through 12 and Appendix B), the organization and scope of Emergency Support Function #15 operations will be established in accordance with the needs and requirements of the response. In addition, the organization of ESF #15 will reflect NIMS principles for Emergency Public Information, especially the principle that the Public Information Officer supports Incident Command and "represents and advises the Incident Commander on all public information matters relating to the management of the incident." Organization 1. Local Jurisdiction Information Support Structure In accordance with the NIMS and ICS, the local jurisdiction should designate a public information function to provide information and instructions to its citizens before, during, and after an emergency or disaster. Page U -2 September 2010 Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan 2. Once the Eagle County (EOC) is established, the Joint Information System shall be activated and the personnel assigned to the public information role at the incident level, should coordinate its emergency public information actions with the Eagle County Joint Information Center (JIC). 3. State Information Support Structure To reduce inaccuracies and misinformation, the State will initiate a Joint Information System (JIS) to coordinate information with participating local, State, and Federal agencies. Based on the urgency of the situation and the need for inter - agency cooperation, agencies should attempt to coordinate emergency public information through the Governor's Office. C. Procedures 1. When the Eagle County EOC is activated, the Eagle County Emergency Manager or the EOC Manager shall designate the ESF #15 Lead. 2. Jurisdictions involved in the incidents or events will be notified and requested to provide staff support for a JIC. 3. The state will coordinate via the Joint Information System with federal agencies to provide federal -level information to the public following a natural or man -made disaster or emergency, as necessary. The state's ESF #15 will collaborate with and support locating and managing the operations of a Joint Information Center or Joint Field Office. D. Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Activities All Pertinent Agencies: 1. Identify and train appropriate staff to implement the public information responsibilities outlined in this plan, including required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses. 2. Prepare and coordinate public information resource materials to be used for an emergency or disaster. 3. Participate in training and exercise programs to test emergency public information and joint information system -joint information center (JIS -JIC) programs and procedures. V. RESPONSIBILITIES A. Primary Agency(s) Page U -3 September 2010 Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan The ESF #15 Lead (JIC Manager) shall be appointed by the Eagle County Emergency Manager or EOC Manager based upon jurisdiction and availability. 1. Establishes Emergency Support Function (ESF) #15 operations for External Affairs in the Emergency Operations Center to provide instructions and information to the public about a natural or man -made emergency or disaster. ESF #15 activities and functions will be carried out in coordination with Eagle County Communications Department. 2. Coordinates the planning, production, dissemination and evaluation of emergency public information through all phases of an emergency or disaster. 3. Coordinates the dissemination of information and instructions to the general public and special needs populations; the media; local and state government officials; non - governmental organizations and members of the business community. 4. Provides information on the emergency or disaster, its impact on the county, county response actions, and agency support being provided. 5. Provides information on recovery programs designed to return affected areas as nearly as possible, to their pre- incident condition. �. Support Agencies 1. Local Public Information Officers (PIO's) As listed below, the following Eagle County agencies are committed to providing general public information officer support, as requested, to the Eagle County EOC during response and recovery activities, should an emergency, disaster, or hazard - specific incident occur: Agency Bureau of Land Management Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Division of Wildlife Colorado State Patrol Eagle County Eagle County Ambulance District Eagle County Coroner Eagle County School District Eagle County Sheriff's Office Eagle River Fire Protection District Page U -4 September 2010 Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan Eagle River Water and Sanitation District Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Town of Avon Town of Avon, Police Department Town of Gypsum Town of Minturn Town of Vail Town of Vail, Fire Department Town of Vail, Police Department United States Forest Service Vail Mountain School Vail Recreation District Vail Resorts /Beaver Creek Resort Vail Valley Foundation Vail Valley Medical Center Western Eagle County Ambulance District 2. American Red Cross/Salvation Army Provides the JIC information on location of shelters or assistance centers, and assistance being provided to people affected by an emergency or disaster. 3. State of Colorado, Division of Emergency Management Should an emergency be declared that involves threats to lives and property within the State of Colorado, either through local or partner request for action or through a declared State of Emergency, the Public Information Officer for the Division of Emergency Management can, in coordination and with the approval of the Incident Commander or State EOC Manager, establish a JIS and commence JIS activities as soon as possible. In this instance, the Public Information Officer, now Lead PIO or designee will contact relevant local, state and federal PIO or public affairs staff. Page U -5 September 2010 Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan 4. Federal Emergency Management Agency a. Coordinates federal -level emergency public information through the Department of Homeland Security following a natural or man- made emergency or disaster. b. Collaborates with and support locating and managing the operations of a JIC, if requested. VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS resource requirements are identified in supporting plans and procedures. VII. JIC Organizational Chart Eagle County EOC Manager -j rte: ESF #15 Lead JIC Manager i I Information Gathering Information Disseminiation Field and P10 and Production Liaison -- Research and Writing Public Inquiries Field Media Media Monitoring Media Response Community Relations Translations Web Content Shelters WebEOC Postings PhotoNideo Social Media Page U -6 September 2010 Appendix U Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan VII. JIC Layout Ilk Eagle County •e c l ` Building 500 Broadway t---y. ' d Eagle, CO 81631 r JI — {_ - ,- is / jj -1 () .-1 -2 r - - t '.. , -. L p , 1 j 51 @@, Page U -7 September 2010 .