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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-086 Adopting Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan Appendix L Commissioner moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO 0 Resolution No. 2012- 0 () RESOLUTION ADOPTING EAGLE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN, APPENDIX L PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WARNING PLAN 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, ST ATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix L be adopted in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. THAT, the Eagle County Emergency Operations Plan, Appendix L set forth herein shall be effective as of August 1, 2012. 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 � l day of jU L'-1 , 2012. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its ATTEST: a F OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI • ► ' ' S c Clem to the Board of .�QR� °e y Peter F. Runyon County Commissioners Chairman Jon Stavney Commissioner Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Commissioner L - ' `"I u` seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote as as follows: Commissioner Runyon 111 -t,. u Commissioner Stavney i n Commissioner Fisher " 7� This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Appendix L Public Information and Warning Plan EXHIBIT L1L . July 2012 - Appendix L Public Information and Warning PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WARNING Purpose To provide accurate, coordinated, consistent, timely and easy to understand information about an impending emergency through a variety of information and warning systems to enhance the well -being of the community before during and after the emergency. Scope This annex to the Eagle County Emergency Operation Plan serves to describe the roles and responsibilities of various agencies who contribute to the processes of providing public information and warnings to the citizen and visitors of Eagle County Colorado. Authorities Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 29, Article 11, and in accordance with the Intergovernmental agreement dated 14` January, 1991, Eagle County, the towns of Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff and Vail along with the Eagle County Ambulance District, Western Eagle County Ambulance District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Gypsum Fire Protection District created an "Emergency Telephone Service Authority ". The Eagle County Board of County Commissioners through the appointment of an "Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board" (aka 9 -1 -1 Board) collects fees from a telephone surcharge and provides the funding and oversight of the 9 -1 -1 and public warning systems. Assumptions Public Information • Citizens have the responsibility to prepare themselves and their families to cope with emergencies and to manage their affairs in ways that will aid in managing emergencies. • Eagle County governmental entities will assist residents in carrying out these responsibilities by providing public information and instructions before, during and after emergencies. • Eagle County has established a Joint Information System to be used to gather, analyze, produce, and disseminate information in the event of a threat or disaster affecting the County. • Public information officers from all agencies may be called upon to assist the Joint Information System during an emergency. • A Joint Information Center will be established during a high- visibility or high severity incident to serve as the central contact point for all news media and to coordinate all incident - related public information activities in order to provide consistent and coordinated release of information. All agencies including non - government organizations releasing information concerning their emergency actions will coordinate through the EOC or the Joint Information Center. Appendix I - 2 • July 2012 - Appendix L Public Information and Warning • Eagle County agencies will ensure that emergency information is transmitted to the public providing at a minimum the following information: o The nature of the emergency o The location of the emergency o How the emergency can affect them o What protective action to take o Where to get help o Approximately when the situation is expected to be remedied • The County will attempt to release timely and accurate emergency information to the public concerning emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. • Public briefings will be held at evacuation centers and shelters and written notices will be posted to provide means for people to obtain accurate information. • Translation services will be available for persons with limited English proficiency. Warning • 100% notification cannot be guaranteed. If people feel at all threatened they should be prepared to take appropriate actions even without the direction of their governmental agencies. • Eagle County employs numerous warning systems and operates under the theory that no one method is effective at reaching all of our residents and visitors. • The County strives to ensure that emergency notifications include methods accessible to persons with disabilities including text messaging, door -to -door notifications, mobile loudspeakers and other available means. • Citizens and businesses have a responsibility to familiarize themselves, their families and their guests with available emergency notification methods and the best way for them to access these systems. • Eagle County will coordinate warnings with the State of Colorado and adjacent counties when appropriate. The matrix on the following page identifies the tools and systems used to provide information and warning to the public; Appendix I - 3 • .Juay 2012 - Appendix L Public Information and Warning 0 a 0 E LL T Iii 3 N T in t cn co c Q . c c 12) v a) Q ca c r n o > 4 aa) cc t 0. Al 0 0 t co d 7 N d cc 13 0 0 0 T 2 a 0 0. d d L d :7 Z ac oC � ca p ca m m V I II 7 -S It 0 0 co 2 E Cl) U Type of Incident or a. a g o o a) 0 d d o , CC a Event W w w > U _1 > 2 cn 5 W > Evacuation Notice x x x x x x x x x x x x Hazardous Materials Release x x x x x x x x x x x Shelter in place instructions x x x x x x Weather Alerts (severe) x x x x x x x x x x x x Armed Suspect x x x x x x x x Crime Trends x x Robbery x x x x Airport traveler information x x x x x x Parking issues x x x x x x Road Closures x x x x x x Road Maintenance x x x x x x Traffic Accident x x x x Flood information x x x x x x x x x x Prescribed (controlled) burns x x x x x School Activities x x x x x Special Event updates x x x x x x x Utility disruptions x x x x x x x x x Weather Alerts (general) x x x Missing persons x x x x x x x Public Health Emergency x x x x x x x x x x x x Wildland /Structure Fire x x x X X x Appendix 1 - 4 • ,July 2012 - Appendix L Public Information and Warning Roles and Responsibilities • The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) i.e.; fire department, law enforcement, etc., is responsible for designating an Incident Commander (IC) who has the responsibility for overall management of an event or emergency incident. One of the roles of the IC is to recognize the need to provide accurate and timely information and warnings to the public and initiating the process. At a minimum this process should include directing the appropriate Public Safety Answering Point (dispatch center) to initiate the warning/information process. • When an Incident Commander request an evacuation it is their responsibility to identify an "Evacuation Center" and ensure that staffing is arranged to manage public information for evacuees at that location. • The Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is responsible for providing all necessary notifications and activating the appropriate warning tools at their disposal. The primary PSAP's serving Eagle County are the Aspen/Pitkin County Communications Center and the Vail Public Safety Communications Center. • The Eagle County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated for large incident and events or when there are numerous smaller incidents requiring extra coordination and support services. Concurrent with activation of the EOC, a Joint Information Center will be activated and these two groups assume the responsibility for coordination and dissemination of public information and warning. i Appendix I - 5