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Receive an oral report/presentation from Office of Emergency Services (OES) Division regarding the status of the Emergency Management in Monterey County, including the realignment of the Operational Area Coordinating Council (OACC), grant management, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) upgrades, Continuity of Government plans, community preparedness efforts, and new hazard mitigation planning.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive an oral report from Office of Emergency Services Division regarding the status of the Emergency Management in Monterey County, including the realignment of the Operational Area Coordinating Council (OACC), grant management, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) upgrades, Continuity of Government plans, community preparedness efforts, and new hazard mitigation.
SUMMARY:
The mission of the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services is to ensure that the jurisdictions and communities have the capability and sustained capacity to prepare for, respond to, mitigate and recover from any natural, technological, or human related emergency or disaster. This annual report reviews efforts made throughout Monterey County involving a collaborative and coordinated approach to working together with both public safety and community partners. In a year of decreasing grant opportunities, OES has leveraged to bring both vital training and interactive exercises to first responders.
DISCUSSION:
The OACC is being redesigned to be inclusive of representatives from throughout the community and creating an executive oversight board. New planning efforts involve the upgrade of our hazard mitigation plans and enhancement of Continuity of Operations/Government plans. Attached is a PowerPoint presentation to accompany the report.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of Emergency Services partners with a multitude of public safety agencies include fire service, law enforcement, EMS, and public health in preparing for and managing the impacts of emergencies and disasters. Planning efforts identified in this work plan include all incorporated cities, special districts, non- profit organizations, volunteer groups, and faith based organizations.
FINANCING:
This report is informational. Acceptance of this report will not result in additional General Fund contributions.
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Prepared by: Sherrie L Collins, Emergency Services Manager
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Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachments:
Powerpoint