Title
Adopt a resolution approving the June 2013 revision to the County of Monterey Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with Chapter 2.68.080 and 2.68.040 of the County Code.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the June 2013 revision to the County of Monterey Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with Chapter 2.68.080 and 2.68.040 of the County Code.
SUMMARY:
Section 2.68.080 of the County Code prescribes the purpose and process for adopting and maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the County of Monterey. An Emergency Operations Plan is a key component of an emergency operations program, establishing the overall authority, roles and functions performed during response to major emergencies and disasters. The EOP also sets forth those overall authorities, roles and functions for preparedness, recovery and mitigation phases of emergency management. The emergency operations program is in continuous operation and includes non-disaster related activities such as training, exercises and public education. This plan provides the basis for the preparation of emergency operations including roles and responsibilities of government and emergency support agencies. The EOP is provides guidance for disaster response and recovery.
DISCUSSION:
The County's May 2000 edition of the EOP was in need of revision to maintain compliance with California's Standard Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and to reflect changes made within the County's emergency operations program to address the challenges of responding to and recovering from major emergencies and disasters within the County in today's environment. FEMA's National Response Framework identifies the local jurisdiction's responsibility to develop detailed, robust all-hazards/all threats EOPs that should address strategies for both no-notice and forewarned events givin...
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