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Adopt Resolution approving the November 2020 revision of the County of Monterey Emergency Operations Plan and September 2020 Plan Annex N - Family Assistance Plan in accordance with Chapter 2.68.080 and 2.68.0404 of the County Code.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt Resolution approving the November 2020 revision of the County of Monterey Emergency Operations Plan and September 2020 Plan Annex N - Family Assistance Plan in accordance with Chapter 2.68.080 and 2.68.0404 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 provides guidance for disaster response and recovery. The November 2020 Emergency Operations Plan is a revision to a plan approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2013.
Annex N: Family Assistance Plan, is a newly developed annex to the EOP. The Family Assistance Plan is intended to coordinate and define roles and procedures for, 1) The safe, timely, and effective reunification of families after a disaster, 2) Providing appropriate and timely mental health, spiritual, public health, victim assistance, and recovery services that are tailored for the needs of those impacted, 3) Provide support agenci...
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