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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR11-028 Emergency Operations Plan Appendix H Commissioner moved adoption _62t of the following esolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, ST ATE OF COLORADO Resolution No. 2011 - O �/ RESOLUTION ADOPTING EAGLE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, APPENDIX H 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 H be adopted in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix H set forth herein shall be effective as of April 15, 2011. 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. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 5th day of April, 2011. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY CO/! MISSIONERS / 1 ''''' ATTEST: _it `. 411A i e Stavne 7 ^ � irman Clerk to the Board of `. , 00 . County Commissioners ' ' j • Peter F. Runyon Commissioner Sara J. Fishe Commissioner Commissioner ,,,(0 seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote as as follows: Commissioner Stavney Commissioner Runyon_ Commissioner Fisher _ __ This Resolution passed by ./O vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. . . Appendix H Emergency/Disaster Declaration Process April P 011 Appendix H Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan Dis : ster Declarations steps: Loc 1 agencies respond: Response is made by appropriate local agencies supplemented by mut al aid from neighboring communities and volunteer agencies. If the situation exceeds the loca capabilities, they may request assistance from Eagle County. Loc 1 Emergency/Disaster Declaration: A local government may declare a local disaster or an eme gency through the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) or County Manager. This acti tes the response and recovery components of the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan. Em gency Powers: The County Manager may exercise any and all powers granted by appl cable state law subsequent to issuance of the Emergency Declaration. Durijg the existence of a state of emergency, the County Manager may promulgate such 1 regulations, as he or she deems necessary, to protect life and property and preserve critical reso>;irces. These regulations shall be confirmed at the earliest practical time by the Board of Cou ty Commissioners, shall be given widespread circulation, and shall be disseminated to the new. media. These regulations may include, but shall not be limited to powers granted by appl cable state law. Specifically the County Manager may: • Suspend the provisions of procedures for conduct of county business, if strict compliance would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency. • Transfer the direction, personnel, or functions of county departments for the purpose of performing or facilitating emergency services. Subject to any applicable legal requirements to provide compensation, commandeer or I utilize any private property if the County Manager finds this necessary to cope with the emergency. Direct and compel evacuation of persons from any stricken or threatened area within the County if the County Manager deems this action necessary for the preservation of life or other emergency mitigation, response, or recovery measures. Prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with evacuation. { Control ingress to and egress from a disaster area, the movement of persons within the area, and the occupancy of premises therein. Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles within the county. Make provisions for the availability and use of temporary emergency housing. Waive all provisions for competitive bidding and may direct the purchasing agent to purchase necessary supplies in the open market at not more than commercial prices. • The County Manager is authorized to exercise all powers permitted by county ordinance and state law to require emergency services of any county officer or employee and command the aid of as many citizens of the county as he or she deems necessary in the execution of his or her duties. Such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state law for civil defense workers. I A pl*H ndix -2 • April 2011 Appendix H Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan State Disaster Declaration: At the onset of any major incident (even before a disaster declaration) in Eagle County, it is necessary to contact the Colorado Division of Emergency Management (CDEM). The CDEM is available 24 hours a day (303- 279 - 8855). A County Commissioner or the County Manager may choose to initiate a formal local disaster declaration. Such declaration should be made with the collaboration of the County Manager, impacted municipalities, impacted County department heads and the Emergency Manager and as many of the Commissioner's as are available. The declaration must be ratified by the Board of County Commissioners at either a regular or an emergency meeting within 7 days of issuance. All Emergency and Disaster declarations automatically expire 30 day after they are issued and must be renewed by the BoCC. Why Declare a Disaster? • To gain access to TABOR emergency reserves • To qualify for certain types of federal and state disaster assistance • To activate local and inter jurisdictional emergency plans and mutual assistance agreements • To support the enactment of temporary emergency restrictions or controls (e.g., curfews, price controls) • The State Responds with state resources as requested (and/or needed) by the local government. The Colorado Division of Emergency Management, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Public Health & Environment, Department of Transportation, Department of Local Affairs, Department of Public Safety, Colorado State Patrol, Department of Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Natural Resources are all examples of Colorado agencies who may respond to a disaster. The State may declare a disaster or emergency by Executive Order or Proclamation of the Governor if the Governor finds a disaster has occurred or that this occurrence or the threat of a disaster or emergency is imminent. This frees up State TABOR reserves and Disaster Emergency funds, enables the Governor to temporarily enact or suspend State restrictions or controls, activates the State Emergency Operations Plan, and activates the State Emergency Operations Center. • Damage Assessment. The state can request a disaster declaration from the Governor with a preliminary damage assessment (see appendix F) from the local government submitted through the state Division of Emergency Management. The state can also perform a formal federal, state, and local preliminary damage assessment with FEMA to determine if damage amounts may qualify for a presidential disaster request and therefore, federal assistance. A presidential disaster declaration and/or emergency can be requested by the governor to the President through FEMA, based on the damage assessment, and an agreement to commit state funds and resources to the long -term recovery is made. • FEMA will evaluate the request and recommend action to the White House based on the disaster damage assessment, the local community and the state's ability to recover. Appendix H -3 April 011 Appendix H Eagle ounty Emergency Operations Plan • The President approves the request or FEMA informs the governor it has been denied. The decision process could take a few hours or several weeks depending on the nature of the disaster. Not . The difference between a disaster declaration and an emergency declaration is that an eme ency can be declared even though there is no disaster. An example would be the Summit of the ight or World Youth Day. Additional resources were requested and the State Emergency Ope tions Plan was activated. Also, an emergency declaration is generally of lesser scope and imp t than a major disaster declaration. Fedcral Disaster Declaration: Declaration Types There are two types of Declarations provided for in the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act): Emergency Declarations and Major Disaster Declarations. Both declaration types authorize the President to provide Federal disaster assisrance. However, the cause of the declaration and type and amount of assistance differ. Emergency Declarations: An Emergency Declaration can be declared for any occasion or instance when the President determines Federal assistance is needed. Emergency Declarations usually supplement State and local efforts in providing emergency services, such as the protection of lives, property, public health, and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. The amount of emergency assistance is capped at $5 million per single event. If additional assistance is needed, the President must report to Congress. Major Declaration: The President can declare a Major Disaster Declaration for any natural event, including any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind - driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought, or, regardless of cause, fire, flood, or explosion, that the President believes has caused damage of such severity that it is beyond the combined capabilities of State and local governments to respond. A major disaster declaration provides a wide range of Federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure, including funds for both emergency and permanent work. l Assi tance Available for Major Declarations Not ill programs, however, are activated for every disaster. The determination of which programs are ctivated is based on the needs found during damage assessment and any subsequent info mation that may be discovered. FEMA disaster assistance falls into three general categories: Individual Assistance - aid to individuals and households; Public Assistance - aid to public and tribal (and certain private non - profit) entities for certain emergency services and the repair or replacement of disaster damaged public facilities; and • Hazard Mitigation Assistance - funding for measures designed to reduce future losses to public and private property. Some declarations will provide only individual assistance or only public assistance. Hazard mitigation opportunities are assessed in most situations. Appendix H -4 1 " April 2011 Appendix H Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. • NOTE: The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, 44 CFR; 201.6, provides grants for implementation of both pre and post disaster mitigation projects through the FEMA Hazards Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). A current FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan is required in order to be eligible to receive HMGP funds. Appendix 1-1-5 April '!011 Appendix H Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan fk .4 EAGLE COUNTY Disaster / Emergency Declaration WHEREAS, Eagle County suffered serious damage to roads, bridges, homes, businesses, and other public and private facilities caused by , which occurred on ; and (date) WHEREAS, the cost and magnitude of responding to and recovering from the .mpact of the ensuing event is far in excess of the county's available resc#urces; Nov THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the board of county commissioners of agle County, Colorado, declare this to be a disaster area. DAf TED AT EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO THOS DAY OF , (DATE) at (TIME) CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NOTE: Supply two (2) copies to DEM - 9195 East Mineral Avenue, Suite 200 Centennial, Colorado 80112 Fax: 720- 852 -6750 DEM will forward one (1) copy to the Governor's Office. Appendix 1-1-6