I move that we enter Closed Session pursuant to VA Code Section 3711 A(1), A(3), A (5), A(7)
A1 - Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; and evaluation of performance of departments or schools of public institutions of higher education where such evaluation will necessarily involve discussion of the performance of specific individuals. Any teacher shall be permitted to be present during a closed meeting in which there is a discussion or consideration of a disciplinary matter that involves the teacher and some student and the student involved in the matter is present, provided the teacher makes a written request to be present to the presiding officer of the appropriate board.
A3 - Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
A5 - Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.
A7 - Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body; and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. For the purposes of this subdivision, "probable litigation" means litigation that has been specifically threatened or on which the public body or its legal counsel has a reasonable basis to believe will be commenced by or against a known party. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit the closure of a meeting merely because an attorney representing the public body is in attendance or is consulted on a matter.
I certify that only public business matters lawfully exempted form open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Session to which this certification applies, and (II) only such business matters as were identified in the motion by which this Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting to which this certification applies.
July 10, 2017
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held their regular monthly meeting on, July 10, 2017 in the Board Meeting Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center.
Present were: Joshua Hendrick Rex L. Hill Dr. Tom Littrell Bob Martin Phil McCraw Robbie McCraw Steve Truitt, County Administrator Nikki Cannon, Assistant County Administrator Steve Durbin, County Attorney
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION – PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 2.2-3711(A1, A3, A5, A7)
Upon motion by Mr. Hendrick, seconded by Mr. Hill, and passing, the Board convened a Closed Session for the discussion of personnel, legal matter, as authorized by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 ( A1, A3. A5, A8).
Mr. Truitt explained the reasons for entering Closed Session.
1. Discussion or consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; and evaluation of performance of departments or schools of public institutions of higher education where such evaluation will necessarily involve discussion of the performance of specific individuals. Any teacher shall be permitted to be present during a closed meeting in which there is a discussion or consideration of a disciplinary matter that involves the teacher and some student and the student involved in the matter is present, provided the teacher makes a written request to be present to the presiding officer of the appropriate board.
3. Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
5. Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.
8. In the case of boards of visitors of public institutions of higher education, discussion or consideration of matters relating to gifts, bequests and fund-raising activities, and grants and contracts for services or work to be performed by such institution. However, the terms and conditions of any such gifts, bequests, grants, and contracts made by a foreign government, a foreign legal entity, or a foreign person and accepted by a public institution of higher education in Virginia shall be subject to public disclosure upon written request to the appropriate board of visitors. For the purpose of this subdivision, (i) "foreign government" means any government other than the United States government or the government of a state or a political subdivision thereof; (ii) "foreign legal entity" means any legal entity created under the laws of the United States or of any state thereof if a majority of the ownership of the stock of such legal entity is owned by foreign governments or foreign persons or if a majority of the membership of any such entity is composed of foreign persons or foreign legal entities, or any legal entity created under the laws of a foreign government; and (iii) "foreign person" means any individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States or a trust territory or protectorate thereof.
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VOTES
Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
COME OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion by Mr. Hendrick, seconded by Mr. Phil McCraw and passing, the Board approved to come out of Closed Session.
VOTES
Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick, and passing, the Board adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Carroll County Board of Supervisors convened a Closed Session this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and on the motion to close the meeting in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act;
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3711(D) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Carroll County Board of Supervisors hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge, (I) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Session to which this certification applies, and (II) only such business matters as were identified in the motion by which this Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting to which this certification applies.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
Mr. Hendrick lead in invocation.
Dr. Littrell lead in pledge.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion by Mr. Robbie McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved the minutes of the meeting on June 12, 2017.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved the Consent Agenda.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
RESOLUTION
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved the resolution.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
PUBLIC HEARING
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved to hold a Public Hearing during the August meeting regarding the proposed Real Estate Tax Exemption.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved approve an additional allocation for Social Services and requested to approve the reclassification of CSA expenditures out of the Social Services Budget. VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved to reclassify CSA budget for FY2018 to a separate department. CSA is not under the purview of Social Services, the budget is controlled by CPMT, this needs to be moved out of Social Services Budget. VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
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LAW LIBRARY
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hendrick and passing, the Board approved an additional allocation for the Law Library Fund for FY17 in the amount of $5,338.75.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
DR. SPRINKLE – WCC UPDATE
Dr. Sprinkle told that he is going to give a brief update. He told that he wants to recognize a couple of board members and he appreciates their efforts. He told that Carroll County continues to have the highest number of graduates and they continue to partner with the school for dual enrollment and they enjoyed a great working relationship with Dr. Blankenship and we look forward to working with Dr. Perry. He told in the fall they had 589, duplicated count. He told they are seeing a little shift towards career and technical education. He told in the spring they saw an increase to 693. He told this summer we had a huge increase in interest, actually a 300% increase with 68 students participating in dual enrollment in associates degree programs and 29 students completed certificates or degrees from WCC and 27 students earned credentials in other areas. He told they have increased opportunities at Crossroads and they have added welding
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July 10, 2017 stations and courses are scheduled to begin this fall. He told that they have also added the capacity for the first year of the machining program and they are excited about that. He told the Regional Practical Nursing pinning was held at Crossroads for the first time and they have also added a new health simulation lab. He told they have a simulated hospital patient in a simulated environment. He told in workforce development he thinks it is important to remember that WCC is not one of the larger schools in the system but right now we were awarded 548 credentials and that places us 7th out of 23. He told they are also offering a non-curriculum workforce development welding class. He told that they are a regional hub for truck driving and they are partnering with others on that. He told that he doesn’t know if any of you who have been on campus but if you have you will see the power poles off to the left. He told the power line program started out with 9 students and 7 completed, it is a 14 week program. He told an interesting thing happened with that, power companies got so interested in those students they were bidding up starting pay. He told that several students had offers and they ranged from $17.50 to $23.40. He told the next class will start in September. He told they were awarded $630,000 in partnership with Southside Community College and that is to start an underground power worker program. He told they have done a Workforce Credentials Grant Program that will make it more affordable for students, so instead of the student having to pay $4,500 for a program they would only have to pay a third of that. He told included in that is the power line worker, nurse aide, welding and the CDL truck driver training. He told they have been able to get funding if a person can establish domicile, they can get that $4500 program for as little as $450. He told a huge barrier has been lifted. He told that there are a couple pieces of literature in the packet that he would like for you to review and he wants you to be aware of on the website, if you click on a category it shows up to date information. He told it will tell how many positions are open in the field, salary and projections on growth. He told that there is a legislative piece in your packet and there is a Hillsville residents featured in that. He told that he appreciates the opportunity to share information about your college and the things that are going on.
Mr. Martin told that it may not be the biggest college but it has certainly had a positive dynamic influence on Carroll County young men and women that went there. He told that he went there and his daughter went there and he has never regretted it and only has positive thoughts about it.
Mr. Hill told that he went there for two years and he appreciates the education that he received there.
Dr. Sprinkle told that there is a lot to be proud of right now.
Mr. Robbie McCraw told that he really appreciates what you are doing for career and technical, he is involved in that in his daily job. He told that it is almost impossible to find electricians or plumbers. He told that we are going to be striving for that field shortly because everyone is aging out.
Mr. Hendrick asked if there have been any labor need discussion with the construction industry, like transportation. He told that they have a labor shortage in the industry. He told that he has reached out to local colleges and he knows you offer an engineering program but the curriculum has changed and it is geared more towards transferring to a 4 year college. He asked if there is any discussion about bringing in a more technical Associates Degree that had the core classes.
Dr. Sprinkle told that he thinks that we are always open to looking at needs. He told what would be best is if we have a specific conversation with you about those needs. He told that there are two things that they have to have
DEMI SEXTON – VA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Thank you all for letting me come to speak tonight. I’ll just give you a background of what I’m doing in Extension, what the position is and a little bit about me. My name is Demi Sexton. I’m from Pulaski, Virginia. I went to Virginia Tech in Applied Agricultural Economics. This position came open with Extension at the end of last year and it is a Family Consumer Sciences position so that can cover anything from nutrition, food
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July 10, 2017 safety to family financial management; my side is the financial piece. Danny Peak who is the Southwest District Director for Extension and Travis Statton, the Southwest Virginia United Way CEO got together and formed this position to provide financial education for Carroll County, Grayson County and the City of Galax. This partnership is developed to create a Financial Stability Center, that name might change. I may send you all a survey about the name of that at some point. Our focus is on financial education because there is an obvious need so some things that we looked at to determine this need would be the asset/poverty rate. That means the percent of households that don’t have enough income of three to six months saved up in case something bad were to happen and you can see those numbers below. Wise County is on there because there is another stability center down there as well. We also looked at the unbanked rate and that’s folks that do not have a checking account or savings account with a regular financial institution. We look at the underbanked rate so that means they may have a banking account but they’re not utilizing it a whole lot but they’re also using these predatory lending companies or loan places that have a very high interest rate. Then, we’re also looking at the poverty level as well. Although those are good markers for our target population, financial education is for anybody. I think anybody can benefit from it. We are currently in the development phase so I’ve been meeting with folks at Crossroads and the institutions there like Wytheville Community College; Hope House, I’ve been working there in the evenings with the guys that come there; Hope, Inc. who has connections over here with Mount Rogers; any local business or community member. We’re working with them to start a relationship so that we can reach our target population essentially. We have an office at the Carroll County Extension office on Oak Street. In Galax, I’m using the Town Manager’s conference room and the United Way has an office there as well and I have an office in Independence at the Gate Center which is the old Sheriff’s office. I’ll just tell you all a little, quick story. It won’t be long. I’m currently working with a couple. They’re out of Galax. I think this story gives a good idea of what I’m doing and why we need to do it. A couple out of Galax called; they saw a write-up in the newspaper about what I’m doing. They said, hey, we have this loan and we need to look at some other options. They had a loan from a predatory lending company; their interest rate was 35.83 percent. Their payment’s $249 a month so I think $170 some is just interest. It’s like a $6,000 loan and so we sat down to do a financial history. I always start with that like what money do you have saved up, who do bank with, that kind of stuff. They don’t have much in checking or savings because they’ve got bills to pay. They are living on SSI and they really needed help. They decided to contact a local bank to see if we can get them a better loan with a better interest rate because I explained what that 35.83 percent meant but they didn’t qualify for that because of some credit issues so we looked into that. That came up about five or six things on their credit; none of them they’ve done. I sat down with them and figured out what they could afford if we called each company to pay those things off each month. They were not familiar with those things so each company gave me an address and that address was of their neighbor. Their neighbor has started these accounts. I think when we think of identity theft we think of someone across the ocean doing that to us and it’s actually right beside of us. I’m working with them to move forward with pressing charges and getting that removed from their credit. That’s one story. So, hopefully, those things will be removed and go to the bank for a better loan with a better interest rate in the end and that person can be taken care of. Do you guys have any questions?
Mr. Martin responded, “Maybe we need your services at Budget time.”
Ms. Sexton stated that these criteria, you don’t have to fall within these criteria. I think my paper says I’ve had three individual appointments; I think that’s grown that’s tripled know. People are just calling and saying I need help with this. Not just financial stuff; there’s an individual working with resumes, job interview skills, that type of thing.
Mr. Martin asked if she ever thought about expanding into high schools. Some of these kids, they don’t have a clue.
Ms. Sexton said yes, I’ve worked with Jonette Mungo when I first started at this job because I was just getting my feet wet with it and we did Real Money, Real World at Carroll County Middle School. We went in and spent several weeks there and gave them financial education. Some of them did not even understand what’s the difference between my gross salary vs. my net salary, what I’m taking home. They had to choose an
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July 10, 2017 occupation and the ones that chose bull riding were shocked to learn when they had to come pay their utility bill that they couldn’t afford it. It’s an eye opener, but I personally would like to get, that’s 4-H side of Extension, in with the graduating seniors. They’re about to go off to college to wherever they choose and sometimes at colleges they have those tables with the free pizza and the T-shirt, sign up for a credit card and they need to know how to manage their money as well.
Mr. Martin stated that it was always amazing to him the amount of kids that were coming out of college and I didn’t think they had a clue about applying for a job or job interview skills and so forth.
Ms. Sexton said it was a broad thing. We kind of want to offer tax preparation as well. And the Center is not a center, that’s why we’re changing the name. I cover Grayson, Galax and Carroll so I’m on the road all the time but my contact information is at the top of this page so if you ever need anything or have any questions, let me know.
Mr. Hendrick stated he thinks it’s great. This is what we’ve been supporting with our commitment to United Way, part of it. Just so y’all know if you put everything together what she was talking about was at the Middle School. That was put through United Way as well which is a great program and I know other Board members has said the same thing. I remember when I first started in this arena in 2011 and I went to the teachers and I said can we do a real-world class. I said we’ve got kids in the workforce that can’t balance a checkbook. We’ve got grown adults that don’t know what a 35 percent interest rate will do to them even if it’s just on six grand. It’ll eat you alive; I mean that’s worse than a credit card.
Ms. Sexton stated it is very sad. Mr. Hendrick continued stating any of these efforts we can do, you’re going to see huge dividends in society as it comes back so I appreciate what you do.
Ms. Sexton replied our thing we say is if we’re affecting our local communities, we’re affecting southwest Virginia, in turn we’re affecting our state in the bigger picture if that makes sense.
Mr. Hendrick said the asset/poverty rate, not to try to argue numbers, I think that’s low. We got us at 23 percent, Carroll County. I would venture a guess at a more accurate number is going to bump closer to 50. That’s just my guess.
Ms. Sexton responded that some people look at it and say oh poverty rate, that’s actual if you have three to six, well it depends on who you listen to, the money you have saved up to live on in case you lose your job. In this area, a lot of the businesses have left so we’ve got small businesses and we’ve got people traveling to Volvo in Dublin. Also, having people, it’s not just sitting down and let’s create your budget; if you have a budget and get laid off at Volvo, how are you going to make things work during that time.
Mr. Martin told that she may want to go by and introduce yourself to the new school superintendent, also from Pulaski.
Ms. Sexton said I know her; she was at the high school when I was there. I will do that.
Mr. Martin stated that we are glad to have you.
Ms. Sexton replied with a Thank you.
Dr. Littrell said I was just reading in a magazine, I think it was AARP this morning as a matter of fact, that half of the population of the United States does not have $400 available immediately for emergency expenses. To me that was quite telling.
Ms. Sexton stated hopefully, this can make a difference. Thank you all very much.
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CELL TOWER DISCUSSION
Mr. Martin asked Mr. Hendrick to lead the discussion.
Mr. Hendrick asked Steve Truitt and Steve Durbin if they had a chance to look into any route to regulate where the cell towers go?
Mr. Durbin said it really depends on what your goals are and what you mean by regulating.
Mr. Hendrick said where they can put them.
Mr. Durbin said I think we talked about on mountain ridges. I think that’s what was mentioned last month. You have some limited options; three sources of authority to regulate something of that nature. Number 1 would be under the Subdivision Ordinance which doesn’t give you a lot to work with in terms of use. It really is tailored to when you subdivide land. There are setback provisions in the Subdivision Ordinance but they’re minimal. You’re not going to get a lot of impact that way. Second thing we discussed is the Ridgeline Protection Ordinance. We looked at that in terms of wind turbines, I think, was the main focus a few years ago. Cell towers are specifically exempted from that part of the card so you cannot regulate them through a Ridgeline Protection Ordinance. The only route that I see would be through the same chapter of the Code that addresses zoning. If you were not interested in adopting a full-blown zoning ordinance, I think you could go through that process perhaps and designate certain areas that you wanted to protect whether that be in terms of “No cell towers in these locations; No cell towers of a certain height in these locations; or One hundred foot or less approved by right, higher than that would require special exception or something of that nature.” You could also address design to some extent using that procedure to perhaps permit mono-poles by right but for lattice towers you have to have a special exception. He told you would have to go through that process, have to have a public hearing. He told that you would not, as he reads the code have to adopt regulations over the entire county. He told you could have a mountain top district.
Mr. Hendrick asked if any effective route would be through zoning in one form or another.
Mr. Durbin replied yes, that is really the only way you have.
Mr. Hendrick told that is what he figured the answer would be and he appreciates you looking into it. He told that he has a handout and that is about 70 feet from that house and the tower is about 150 foot tall. He told you can see the houses built around it and it was installed in the middle of them.
Mr. Robbie McCraw asked if you could do a fall zone setback.
Mr. Hill asked if under the subdivision ordinance could you do a setback specifically for towers.
Mr. Durbin told that he can look at that. He told in high growth counties you have more flexibility under the ordinance and he can take a look at that and see. He told for example adopt a setback equal to the height of whatever structure you are building.
Mr. Hendrick told safety wise is it ever going to fall, I doubt it but one of the topics that we looked at was ice sheets and you know what that is going to look like when it falls off not to mention whatever assessed value the house had, it just went down.
Mr. Martin told that it is probably a good time to bring you up to snuff, about 3 years ago we talked about windmills and there was a company that was interested in putting up windmills on Stoots Mountain, over towards Austinville. He told currently that company is planning 8 windmills on Poplar Camp which is in Carroll. He told that he knew it would only be a matter of time and that has come to pass. He told that he and his brother own the first part of the mountain and they were contacted last year and since then they
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July 10, 2017 have met and they want to put at least windmills. He told they have put a 300-foot test tower on our property and it didn’t take them long to decide it is feasible. He told we are to the point where they want us to sign an agreement. He told all 8 of the windmills would be in Carroll County. He told they are working to get right of ways and they want to sign agreements with landowners. He told they are three bladed and at some point, they have to construct power lines to connect into the APCO grid. He told they are tying up a lot of money to get the sights. He told that he is guessing that those towers are a million dollars each and he hopes there is some way to get some tax revenue off of it.
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CHILDREN AT PLAY SIGN
Mr. Phil McCraw asked if we have any on hand now.
Dr. Littrell told that he has two at the office.
Mr. Phil McCraw told that he needs a couple for Wisler Drive, there are children out and there have been a lot of complaints about cars going to fast.
Dr. Littrell told the Moose Lodge in Galax has provided those.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Phil McCraw told the nomination he made last month didn’t work out and he wants his name taken off.
Mr. Martin told we have some good folks on there and we really need to fill the spot.
Upon motion by Mr. Robbie McCraw, seconded by Dr. Littrell and passing, the Board appointed Mr. Ronnie Collins to the IDA to replace Benny Robinson.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
CITIZENS TIME
Mr. Damon Alley told that they are from Wythe County. He told that they wanted to come today to let you know and discuss how our baseball team was done at the Rec Department. He told that the kids worked all seasons and won championships to come up here and get disqualified. He told that they think they were wrongfully done. He told they won 8 games straight to get through the Wythe County season and 4 of those being in the tournament. He stated that they were told that pool A and it even states at the top of that bracket that it was its own entity and that once they made it past the county championship and went to pool B that it was its own tournament. He told they asked again when they met about this at Wythe County prior to us getting to Carroll and they stated yes. He told that most of your teams on average have three pitchers and they stayed in the winners bracket and fought through 24 innings just to get there so it’s a struggle to get through six teams in our county. He told another issue is how they have the counties broke up, you have Wythe and Carroll fighting for six teams. He told what they were told after they won the county championship is that it was its own bracket and our pitching count reset.
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Mr. Martin told that it is difficult with the number of pitchers to go through a bunch of games.
Mr. Alley told they figured it up and if you hit the losers bracket that is 30 innings that you have pitchers trying to pitch through. He told they were comfortable knowing when they got through Wythe that their pitching counts would reset. He told that they come up here and felt like we were made a mockery of, like we were a bunch of cheaters. He told that as a Rec Department they should be there for the kids. He told that there were two Wythe County teams and those two teams were ejected for the same things. He told Carroll County Rec Department knew before we took the field that we were misinformed on the pitching rules and they let us take the field and let us win and when we won they took it away from us. He told that our pitchers had over 48 hours rest, we put one pitcher in that had pitched his 15 innings in the prior tournament which we were told we were at a clean slate and as soon as we put him in they called our coaches for a meeting. He told that we had turned in all of our pitching records to Wythe County Rec and they didn’t have that on hand and disqualified us prematurely. He told it is hard telling 10 and 12 year olds that they worked their tails off all season to get it took away from them like that.
Mr. Martin told it sounds like to me the whole thing should have been taken care of before it got on the field instead of hurting kids.
Mr. Alley told that we have three now that have stated they think they are done with baseball. He told they not only took this game away from them, these kids practice day in and day out at home and with their team and with no reasoning except it’s a technicality.
Mr. Martin told that he knows generally about what you are talking about and it sounds like that somebody in Wythe County missed the boat and it may even extend. He told it should have been settled before the kids got to the field. He told that if there was a problem he would call the Rec Department.
Mr. Alley told that is where they are with it, Wythe County did miss the boat. He told that he doesn’t know if you are aware, the Rec Department Leader has actually resigned today for such instances. He told it was known information especially after the first game with the 7-9 year old’s that Wythe County was misinformed. HE told they even changed the batting rules on us twice before we started. He told that they need to look at the umpires and their knowledge of the sport. He told the umpire picks up the ball at 2nd base and says dead ball.
Mr. Martin told that the Board in the past have encouraged the Rec Department to always stress signing up kids and advertising because this Board wants as many kids as possible to take part. He told that he doesn’t have a solution.
Mr. Alley told they want their kids to take part but not after the season they had. He told we don’t want them walking away not wanting to play the game anymore and that is where we are with it now.
Mr. Martin asked if there is someone over Carroll, Grayson and all of them to make sure everyone knows the rules.
Mr. Alley told to his knowledge there is not, everybody pulled out of Dixie a few years back and they made up this and just ran with NHFS rules and made it more of a regional deal. He told from his understanding you were playing by a different set of rules wherever you went.
Mr. Robbie McCraw asked what the biggest reason all of the counties pulled out of Dixie youth.
Mr. Alley told that he doesn’t know, he has only been involved since his child came of age. He told his first year was when they started Rec and he thinks someone needs to
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July 10, 2017 head it up to make sure everybody is on the same page. He told it is a devastating blow to explain to kids.
Mr. Martin told anytime you hurt the feelings of kids, he apologizes on behalf of Carroll County if we have hurt the kid’s feelings. He told anytime you do that it makes hard feelings.
Mr. Alley told the biggest thing was knowing they had the knowledge to turn this around but they chose to sit on it. He told it was almost like they were waiting on us to do it. He told that it looked like it was premeditated.
Mr. Martin told that he knows everybody wants to win and sometimes you put to much pressure on 7 or 8 years old. He told his granddaughter plays coach pitch and it sounds like the World Series when he goes to games.
Mr. Alley told they it wasn’t to much pressure on the kids, they worked hard to get there and he feels like they would have been strong competition for Carroll but we won’t know that now.
Mr. Hill told that he sympathizes with the position you were in, that is difficult when you forfeit or on the other end because you didn’t win.
Mr. Alley told we could have took a lose better than that.
Mr. Hill told going forward we will strive to so better and direct our people to make sure we don’t have something like this happen again, maybe we can have pretournament meetings.
Mr. Truitt told that he has spoken with our Rec Department and they all agree that we will have a Pre-tournament meeting in the future. He told that he realizes that you all didn’t get notice of it but the rules did go out 15 days prior.
Mr. Alley told that we were playing by the rules that we were given from our Rec.
Mr. Truitt told the whole sportsmanship aspect is a different matter.
Mr. Alley asked who the rules went to, he is just curious.
Mr. Truitt told it went out by Matt Foy on June 29th.
Mr. Alley asked if it was for just this tournament.
Mr. Truitt replied yes.
Mr. Alley asked if there were special rules for just this tournament.
Mr. Truitt told that it is a tournament, it wasn’t an extension of the league.
Mr. Alley asked if it was a separate tournament, so our pitching count should have been reset.
Mr. Truitt told that he doesn’t know about that.
Mr. Hendrick told that this is citizens time and we are over three minutes.
Mr. Jacobs told Mr. Alley did a pretty good job at explaining what happened. He told that he is a coach and so he has move of the details and it comes down to the lady who was taking care of us from Carroll and through his conversation with Mr. Truitt he found out that she wasn’t the Director and she probably want’ the person who should have been making the call about our disqualification. He told that what bothered him the most is Kevin Watson, the Director from Grayson was there with her and pushed the issue of the pitching records. He told for the tournament, our pitching records we didn’t have, Scotty
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Vaught kept those records himself and our pitching coach would go sign those after the game so we never had a copy. He told them that they could get them to them. He told he pointedly asked this lady if she knew there was a problem why didn’t you tell us because there was other problems. He told that she said the game had already started. He told that when he talked to Mr. Truitt she informed him the reason she didn’t tell us was she assumed because we were county and not Wytheville that we should know the same rules and that is not true at all. He told the decision wasn’t even made while we were standing there, she called the head coach at 11:19 and at 11:25 she got him to let him know we were disqualified and the only people left were her and the gentleman from Grayson and she told him based on a conversation she had with someone from Galax that she was making the call that they were disqualified. He told the questions he has are why did she make the call on advice from Galax with only Grayson reps with her, why did it have to be made at 11 at night its not the Carroll County baseball league it is the Southwest baseball league consisting of Floyd, Grayson, Carroll and Wythe. He told it would have made more sense to let everybody in on the decision making process. He asked why was the decision made at 11 pm without our pitching logs available, whey were we not warned and notified during the game. He told if they had let us know during the first three innings we could have stopped it at that point because we hadn’t over pitched. He told if they had overpitched it would have made more sense in all fairness to all the children to replay that game and then go on to the Championship.
Mr. Martin told it could have been addressed and settled long before the game and it was a lack of communication. He told at this point he doesn’t know what you can do, we can strive to make sure the Carroll part is address before we get in this situation in the future.
Mr. Jacobs told that he hopes something good can come from this in some way because right now about half of the Wythe county teams have informed Wythe County Parks that they will not play with this league again. He told the county is split and each individual booster club and team has the option to go back to Dixie. He told as far as why did they withdraw from Dixie, his understanding is simply money, that it costs more for the county per child to play. He told you asked if there is a board overseeing this to make decisions so you don’t have some unqualified person making a decision at 11 pm.
Mr. Robbie McCraw told that if this is something that stays together as an organization, the rules need to be written before the season starts and they need to encompass the tournaments. He told that he knows it may cost a little more to be part of Dixie, but the cost that comes with that you have set rules and formats and there is no gray area. He told that it looks like there is some inexperience in this. He told he was involved for 30 years in youth sports, he worked with wrestling and there were set rules. He told there is a lot that needs to be addressed with this, they are growing pains and hopefully it is something we can resolve.
Mr. Martin told it makes a lot of sense for Carroll, Grayson, Wythe and Floyd to be involved in something.
Mr. Jacobs told that he doesn’t have a problem with that and he thinks it is a great opportunity, but it has to be done correctly and needs to be managed. He told that he fully agrees that Wythe County is as corporable as Carroll’s official and trust me in Wythe he has already went to their Board meeting. He told there is another meeting tomorrow and there are a great deal more parents going to be at that meeting.
Mr. Martin told that he assures that everybody on this Board in some way shape or form has been involved in youth activities. He told he would be glad to serve on a board to work it out, that is sort of his area of strength. He told if one kid suffered he apologizes.
Mr. Jacobs told there are 16 kids and the stands were full.
Mr. Martin told that he is sorry there was a problem. He told the lesson is you can’t assume anything, everyone must have a copy of rules and he will be glad to be a part of that.
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Mr. Jacobs told he hopes that comes to fruition. He told as his departed grandmother says, I have heard the wind blow before, we want to see what comes of this and we want to see results.
(Order)
SUPERVISORS TIME
Mr. Hendrick told Mr. Truitt he assumes that you have investigated the debacle.
Mr. Truitt told that he did and he summed it up best he could in the letter. He told there was blame to go around, he believes Wythe County was informed on the rules, whether they were the right rules he doesn’t know. He told the teams came down the road not informed of the rules which is a shame. He told he doesn’t know what Ms. Patton knew or when she knew it but it is not her job in life to run that entire league. He told she did the best she could under a lot of pressure. He told she has assistance from Mr. Foy in Galax and the gentleman from Galax was there but he had a vested interest. He told it is a shame, the kids were served poorly by all of us, even their own coaches were not informed. He told there really wasn’t anybody there in charge, they tried to step into the void whether you agree with their decisions or not.
Mr. Hendrick asked if the Rec Commission provided their input since they are an advisory board, he would think this would fall under them.
Mr. Truitt told that he did not actually work with them.
Mr. Hendrick told that is what they are there for. He appreciates everyone coming out.
Mr. Phil McCraw told he appreciates the faithful few being here. He told that it has been an interesting meeting and he has enjoyed being here.
Mr. Hill thanked everyone for being here, the same group as always.
Mr. Robbie McCraw told that Century Link, he has people in the Fancy Gap area that are very upset with Century Links services provided of their internet service. He told that in that area it is fed off of Beamers Know and they have three customers that are paying for 10 mbs and they are not able to get it, they are only getting 9. He told the people have called Century Link and they are not getting anywhere with it. He told they are basically being told that there is no competition so they can do what they want to. He told that he feels like there is not a whole lot we can do about it, that is who is providing us service here at the Complex. He told a call or a letter to express our concerns.
Mr. Truitt told that we have been discussing the issues with Century Link the last few days and unlike others we do have a choice.
Mr. Robbie McCraw told his wife called to change our service at home to remove some of the options and they told her it would cost more to remove and they really didn’t care because they have no competition.
Mr. Phil McCraw told that it is a countywide problem.
Mr. Robbie McCraw told that he appreciates everyone that is here tonight and he appreciates staff and what they do. He told it is a thankless job and Steve, he appreciates your diligence in the Economic Development area.
Dr. Littrell told that he likes to see folks come and talk to us and hear about things that people have come in contact and how we can improve in the future.
Mr. Martin told he received some correspondence about something that was available to widows of policeman.
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Mr. Truitt told that you approved holding the Public Hearing in the consent agenda. He told that basically it is an ordinance for surviving widows of policeman who would be exempt from real estate tax.
Mr. Martin thanked everyone for coming out. He complimented Steve on overtures and making contact with potential business prospects. He told we have a lot of things going on, lots of times we come close and one of these days we are going to get one. He told we do have a couple prospects now, he is not at liberty to discuss those.
(Order)
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Mr. Hendrick, seconded by Mr. Robbie McCraw and passing, the Board adjourned.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Yes Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
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The Carroll County Board of Supervisors held a called meeting on, July 24, 2017 in the Conference Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center.
Present were: Rex L. Hill Dr. Tom Littrell Bob Martin Phil McCraw Robbie McCraw Steve Truitt, County Administrator Nikki Cannon, Assistant County Administrator Steve Durbin, County Attorney
Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION – PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTION 2.2-3711(A1, A3, A5, A7)
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hill, and passing, the Board convened a Closed Session for the discussion of personnel, legal matter, as authorized by Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 ( A3. A5, A7, A8).
Mr. Truitt explained the reasons for entering Closed Session.
3. Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.
5. Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community.
7. Consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body; and consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by a public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. For the purposes of this subdivision, "probable litigation" means litigation that has been specifically threatened or on which the public body or its legal counsel has a reasonable basis to believe will be commenced by or against a known party. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit the closure of a meeting merely because an attorney representing the public body is in attendance or is consulted on a matter.
8. In the case of boards of visitors of public institutions of higher education, discussion or consideration of matters relating to gifts, bequests and fund-raising activities, and grants and contracts for services or work to be performed by such institution. However, the terms and conditions of any such gifts, bequests, grants, and contracts made by a foreign government, a foreign legal entity, or a foreign person and accepted by a public institution of higher education in Virginia shall be subject to public disclosure upon written request to the appropriate board of visitors. For the purpose of this subdivision, (i) "foreign government" means any government other than the United States government or the government of a state or a political subdivision thereof; (ii) "foreign legal entity" means any legal entity created under the laws of the United States or of any state thereof if a majority of the ownership of the stock of such legal entity is owned by foreign governments or foreign persons or if a majority of the membership of any such entity is composed of foreign persons or foreign legal entities, or any legal entity created under the laws of a foreign government; and (iii) "foreign person" means any individual who is not a citizen or national of the United States or a trust territory or protectorate thereof.
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VOTES
Mr. Hendrick Not Present Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hill, and passing, the Board adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Carroll County Board of Supervisors convened a Closed Session this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and on the motion to close the meeting in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act;
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3711(D) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors that such Closed Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Carroll County Board of Supervisors hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge, (I) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Session to which this certification applies, and (II) only such business matters as were identified in the motion by which this Closed Session was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting to which this certification applies.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Not Present Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
(Order)
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Mr. Phil McCraw, seconded by Mr. Hill and passing, the Board adjourned.
VOTES Mr. Hendrick Not Present Mr. Phil McCraw Yes Mr. Hill Yes Mr. Robbie McCraw Yes Dr. Littrell Yes Mr. Martin Yes
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BOARD APPROVAL
1. LOC Extension – Approval Summary
2. Public Hearing – Approval Summary
3. Budget Adjustment – Approval Summary
4. Historical Society Lease – Approval Summary
5. DMV Grant – Approval Summary – Documentation
6. CCFR – Approval Summary
COUNTY OF CARROLL APPROVAL ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: LOC Extension August 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACTS: LEGAL REVIEW: Steve Truitt No
Reviewed By: Steve Truitt
Background: The Board is requested to approve the Line of Credit Extension for Exit 19.
Budget Impact: $0
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Board approve.
COUNTY OF CARROLL APPROVAL ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: Public Hearing August 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACTS: LEGAL REVIEW: Steve Truitt Yes
Reviewed By: Steve Truitt
Background: The Board is requested to approve holding a Public Hearing during the September meeting regarding a potential ordinance creating a registry for short-term rental of property.
Budget Impact: $0
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Board approve.
Budget Adjustment for overage in budget over Insurance Billing
Line Item Description Debit Credit
11010 5307 Insurance ‐ General Liability 5,614 31020 2005 Sheriff 2,437 31040 2005 Courtroom Security 587 31050 2005 Day Reporting 17 32020 2005 Volunteer Fire 344 32020 5310 Volunteer Fire 769 43200 5302 Ins. Premiums ‐ Fire 374 18990 1000 Beginning Fund Balance ‐ (Budget differences) 12,594 12020 5305 ADMINISTRATION (10) 12050 5408 TOURISM (2) 12090 5305 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE (2) 31020 5305 SHERIFF (107) 32020 3005 FIRE DEPARTMENTS (102) 32030 5305 RESCUE SQUADS (84) 34010 5305 BUILDING OFFICIAL (5) 35010 5305 ANIMAL CONTROL (2) 35050 5305 EMERGENCY SERVICES (3) 35060 5305 CCFR (33) 43110 5411 MAINTENANCE DEPT. (42) 53020 5305 SOCIAL SERVICES (25) 71010 5305 RECREATION (10) 11010 5304 Insurance ‐ Crime/Paper (25) 11010 2011 Board of Supervisors (5) 12020 2011 County Administrator (53) 12025 2011 Finance (27) 12050 2011 Tourism (11) 12070 2011 Information Technology (292) 12090 2011 Commissioner of Revenue (248) 12130 2011 Treasurer (38) 13010 2011 Electoral Board (1) 13020 2011 Registrar (13) 21010 2011 Circuit Court (7) 21020 2011 District Court (1) 21060 2011 Clerk of the Circuit Court (43) 22010 2011 Commonwealth Attorney (72) 22020 2011 Vicitim Witness Program (11) 31020 2011 Sheriff (5,390) 31040 2011 Courtroom Security (685) 31050 2011 Day Reporting (190) 31060 2011 Highway Safety (773) 34010 2011 Building Inspection (996) 35010 2011 Animal Control (112) 35050 2011 Emergency Services (611) 35060 2011 Carroll Fire & Rescue (4,537) 42030 2011 Cana Refuse Site Operation (300) 43010 2011 Maintenance County Complex (568) 43060 2011 Cannery (66) 43110 2011 Maintenance Force (1,200) 71010 2011 Recreation (894) 73020 2011 Carroll‐Galax Regional Library (19) 81550 2011 SBDC (12) 83060 2011 Farmer's Market (890) 32030 2005 VOL Rescue (4,213) Total 22,736 (22,736) COUNTY OF CARROLL APPROVAL ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: Budget Adjustment August 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACTS: LEGAL REVIEW: Nikki Cannon No
Reviewed By: Nikki Cannon
Background: The Board is requested to approve the attached Budget Adjustments and adjustment downward for insurance. Budgeting is based on estimates and County Administration is currently rigorously managing the budget. The FY18 Insurance budget was estimated slightly over the budgeted expense by $12,594. This includes Workers Compensation insurance, Liability insurance and Line of Duty Act Insurance.
Budget Impact: ($12,594)
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Board approve.
Ralph J. “Bob” Martin Chairman
Robbie McCraw Vice-Chairman
Joshua A. Hendrick Phil D. McCraw Rex Hill Dr. Thomas W. Littrell
Office of the Administrator 605-1 Pine Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
8/8/2017
Ed Stanley Carroll County Historical Society 515 North Main Street Hillsville, VA 24343
Whereas, the current lease between the Board of Supervisors and Carroll County Historical Society expires on May 13th, 2018;
Whereas, the Historical Society has requested extending the lease of space at 515 North Main Street, Hillsville;
Whereas, there is an option in the current lease to extend the lease for an additional 10 years;
Whereas, the Carroll County Board of Supervisors appreciates and values the work of the Historical Society;
Whereas, the Historical Society has been a good tenant of the Carroll County Courthouse;
Now, therefore be it resolved, the Carroll County Board of Supervisors does hereby wish to extend the lease for an additional 10 years, under the same terms as the Lease dated 5/12/08.
(276) 730.3001 (276) 730.3004 fax www.CarrollCountyVA.org
Bob Martin Date Chairman
Steve Truitt Date County Administrator
Ed Stanley Date President Historical Society
(276) 730.3001 (276) 730.3004 fax www.CarrollCountyVA.org COUNTY OF CARROLL APPROVAL ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: Historical Society Lease August 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACTS: LEGAL REVIEW: Nikki Cannon No
Reviewed By: Nikki Cannon
Background: The Board is requested to approve the Historical Society Lease extension of an additional 10 years.
Budget Impact: $0
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Board approve.
Carroll County Government
Additional Appropriation Worksheet – FY2018
Appropriation for:
To increase the Sheriff’s Department overtime for remainder left on DMV grant from FY 2017 – Grant #SC-2017-57126-6775
08/14/17
Revenue line item to be adjusted:
Transp Safety – Police Traffic Serv 33010-0001 $ 9,415.48
Expenditure line item to be adjusted (include account number):
Overtime 31020-1002 $9,415.48
Expenditure Budget Adjustment made by: ______
Date: ______
COUNTY OF CARROLL APPROVAL ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: DMV Grant August 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACTS: LEGAL REVIEW: Nikki Cannon No
Reviewed By: Nikki Cannon
Background: The Board is requested to approve an additional allocation for unspent funds on an DMV grant for the Sheriff’s Department. They received a grant in FY17 in the amount of $19,488. In FY17, only $10,072.52 had been spent, leaving a balance of $9,415.48 in FY18 to be spent.
Budget Impact: $9,415.48
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Board approve.
Budget Adjustment:CCFR
Revenues: OEMS - RSAF 24040-0024 $ 30,690 R/C EMS 19020-0035 $ (145,485) Expenses: Salaries and Wages 35060-1001 $ 175,490 Annual Bonus 35060-1007 $ 600 FICA 35060-2001 $ 13,425 VRS 35060-2002 $ 19,655 VRS Life 35060-2006 $ 2,300 Hybrid Disability 35060-2007 $ 1,035 Unemployment 35060-2009 $ 255 Health Insurance 35060-2010 $ 72,600 Worker's Comp 35060-2011 $ 8,285 Contribution from County 35060-9000 $ 3,375 Motor Vehicles 35060-8005 $ (128,850) Cana EMS Reimbursement 32030-5680 $ (50,000) Cana EMS Commission 32030-5685 $ (3,375) $ 327,710.00 $ (327,710.00)
CCFR - 4th Truck Description Amount Notes Total Cost of Crew in FY 2018 $ 293,645 6 Full time with benefits calculated for 11 months, Family Health ins
Revenue Projection for EMS Calls in Cana $ (145,485) Increased revenue based on higher volume, billing higher based on the call reports
Cana Ems Reimbursement $ (50,000) Original budget for revenue due Cana Volunteer Rescue Squad
Motor Vehicles $ (98,160) Net Reduction- Reduction of Grant Revenue and Expense ($128,850-$30,690=$98,160)
Impact on Fund Balance $ - COUNTY OF CARROLL APPROVAL ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: CCFR August 14, 2017
STAFF CONTACTS: LEGAL REVIEW: Nikki Cannon No
Reviewed By: Nikki Cannon
Background: The Board is requested to approve an additional allocation for Carroll County Fire and Rescue for the expense to run an additional shift. Due to increased call volume and less people available to volunteer, CCFR is in need of an additional shift to cover the County. This will cover the cost of an additional to run 24/7 . Budget Impact: $145,485
Recommendations: Staff recommends that the Board approve.
Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
CARROLL COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………….……...……2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………………………………………….…………….….….5 BASIC PLAN Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..6 Planning Situation and Assumptions ...... 8 Roles and Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Concept of Operations ...... 12 Incident Management Actions ...... 20 Plan Management and Maintenance ...... 22 Exercise and Training ...... 22
Appendix 1: Glossary of Key Terms ...... 25 Appendix 2: List of Acronyms ...... 31 Appendix 3: Authorities and References ...... 32 Appendix 4: Matrix of Responsibilities ...... 33 Appendix 5: Succession of Authority ...... 34 Appendix 6: EOP Distribution List ...... 35 Appendix 7: Essential Records ...... 36 Appendix 8: NIMS Resolution ...... 37 Appendix 9: Resolution of Adoption of EOP ...... 38 Appendix 10: Local Declaration of Emergency ...... 39 Appendix 11: Record of Changes ...... 40 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS (ESFs) ESF # 1 - Transportation ...... 41 ESF # 2 - Communications ...... 45 ESF # 3 – Public Works ...... 50 ESF # 4 - Fire ...... 54 ESF # 5 – Emergency Management ...... 56 ESF # 6 – Mass Care, Housing, Human Resources ...... 63 ESF # 7 – Resource Management ...... 71 ESF # 8 – EMS and Public Health ...... 75 ESF # 9 – Search and Rescue ...... 81 ESF # 10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials ...... 84 ESF # 11 – Agriculture and Natural Resources...... 87 ESF # 12 – Energy ...... 90 ESF # 13 – Public Safety ...... 93 ESF # 14 – Long Term Recovery ...... 98 ESF # 15 – External Affairs ...... 105 ESF # 16 – Military Support ...... 109 ESF # 17 – Volunteers and Donations ...... 111
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SUPPORT ANNEXES Animal Care and Control ...... 121 Dam Safety ...... 154 Damage Assessment ...... 159 Debris Management ...... 174 Financial Management ...... 181 Information Technology ...... 184 Worker Safety and Health ...... 186
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Executive Summary
The Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) has been revised as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Laws of 2000, as amended, 2012 edition, §§ 44-146.13 to 44-146.29:2. A local stakeholder’s team was developed to provide input and gather information to complete the revision of this plan. The revised plan is an accurate and appropriate reflection of how the County will address natural and man-made disasters and events as they develop. The revised plan is based on current resources available at the local level. The plan conforms to the recommendations of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), the National Response Framework (NRF), the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS).
The EOP consists of a Basic Plan and Appendix’s, followed by the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and Support Annexes. The Basic Plan establishes the legal and organizational basis for emergency operations in Carroll County to effectively respond to and recover from all-hazards and emergency situations.
The Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) group resources and capabilities into functional areas to serve as the primary mechanisms for providing assistance at the operational level. The ESF structure results in improved effectiveness and efficiency in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
The Support Annexes describe the framework through which local departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) coordinate and execute the common functional processes and administrative requirements necessary to ensure efficient incident management. The actions described in the Support Annexes are not limited to particular types of events but are overarching in nature and applicable to nearly every type of incident. In addition, they may support several ESFs.
In addition to the Executive Summary, included in the Basic Plan is a Board of Supervisors Resolution. The purpose of this resolution is two-fold: First, it serves as the format for formal adoption of the Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan. Second, it charges and authorizes the Director or his/her designee with the responsibility of maintaining this plan over the next four (4) years, when it will once again come before the Board for formal adoption.
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I. Introduction
Carroll County is vulnerable to a variety of hazards such as flash flooding, major river flooding, hurricanes, winter storms, tornadoes, hazardous materials incidents, resource shortages and terrorism. Due to high altitude in Carroll County above sea level, we are also subject to limited visibility from fog as well as heavy rains and high winds during a major storm.
The Carroll County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies situations taking into account specific threats experienced in Carroll County and considers the capabilities and ability to mitigate emergencies that affects the population of over 30,000 citizens to include the town of Hillsville. In addition, hazards identified also include wild fires, droughts and undefined risk potential for landslides and impacts from karst terrain. There are two federally regulated hydro-electric dams and one state regulated dam in Carroll County.
To respond effectively to any emergency of a size or complexity beyond routine response systems, it is critical that all Carroll County public officials, departments and agencies, non- governmental and volunteer emergency organizations and the public understand their roles and responsibilities. These non-routine responsibilities begin as the incident is recognized and response ensues, and become particularly important as command organizes beyond the initial reactive phase of first responders.
A planned-for and coordinated response on the part of state and local officials in support of in-the-field emergency responders can save lives, protect property, and more quickly restore essential services. The foundation for this coordinated response is established through the Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan.
Purpose
The purpose of the Plan is to establish the legal and organizational basis for operations in Carroll County to effectively respond to and recover from all-hazards disasters and/or emergency situations. It assigns broad responsibilities to local government agencies and support organizations for disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. These responsibilities are generally extensions of normal, day-to-day functions involving the same personnel and material resources. Supporting plans for all-hazards disasters set forth the concepts and procedures whereby the county can effectively apply available resources to ensure that causalities and property damage will be minimized and that essential services will be restored as soon as possible following an emergency or disaster situation.
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Scope and Applicability
The Emergency Operations Plan identifies a range of disasters that could possibly occur in or near Carroll County. The EOP works to anticipate the needs that the jurisdiction might experience during an incident and provides guidance across county departments, agencies, and response organizations by describing and overall emergency response system:
• How county departments/agencies will be organized during response to an event, including command authorities; • Critical actions and interfaces during response and recovery; • How the interaction between the jurisdiction and regional, state, and federal authorities is managed; • How the interaction between the jurisdiction and its private partner organizations (hospitals, non-governmental and volunteer emergency organizations and others) is managed during emergencies; and • How to handle and manage needs with the resources available.
Incident Management Activities
This plan addresses the full spectrum of activities related to Carroll County incident management, including prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery actions. This plan focuses on those activities that are directly related to an evolving incident or potential incident.
Examples of incident management actions include:
• Increasing public awareness; • Coordinating protective measures across jurisdictions; • Increasing countermeasures such as inspections, security, and infrastructure protection; • Conducting public health assessments and conducting a wide range of prevention measures to include, but not limited to immunizations; • Providing immediate and long-term public health and medical response assets; • Coordinating support in the aftermath of an incident; • Providing strategies for coordination of resources; • Enabling immediate recovery activities, as well as addressing long-term consequences in the impacted area.
Key Concepts
A. Systematic and coordinated incident management, including protocols for: i. Incident reporting; ii. Coordinated action; iii. Alert and Notification; iv. Mobilization of resources;
8/8/2017 7 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan v. Operating under differing threats; and vi. Integration of crisis and consequence management functions B. Proactive notification and deployment of resources in anticipation of or in response to catastrophic events in coordination and collaboration with Federal, State, private entities, and other local governments when possible. C. Organizing interagency efforts to minimize damage, restore impacted areas to pre- incident conditions of feasible, and/or implement programs to mitigate vulnerability to future events. D. Coordinate incident communication, worker safety and health, private-sector involvement, and other activities that are common to the majority of incidents. E. Organizing Emergency Support Functions (EFSs) to facilitate the delivery of critical resources, assets, and assistance. Departments and agencies are assigned to lead or support ESFs based on authorities, resources, and capabilities. F. Providing mechanisms for coordination, communications, and information sharing in response to threats or incidents. These mechanisms facilitate coordination between Federal, State, local and tribal entities of government, as well as between the public and private sectors. G. Facilitating support to departments and agencies acting under the requesting departments or agency’s own authorities. H. Developing detailed supplemental operations, tactical, and hazard-specific contingency plans and procedures.
II. Planning Assumptions & Considerations
A. Incidents are typically managed at the lowest possible level of government. B. Incident Management activities will be initiated and conducted using the principles contained in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). C. The combined expertise and capabilities of government at all levels, the private sector, and non-governmental and volunteer organizations will be required to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. D. Incidents require Carroll County to coordinate operations and/or resources and may: a. Occur at any time with little or no warning; b. Require significant information sharing across multiple jurisdictions and between the public and private sectors; c. Involve single or multiple geographic areas; d. Have significant impact and/or require resource coordination and/or assistance; e. Span the spectrum of incident management to include prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery; f. Involve multiple, highly varied hazards or threats on a local or regional scale; g. Result in numerous casualties; fatalities; displaced people; property loss; disruption of normal life support systems, essential public services and basic infrastructure; and significant damage to the environment.
8/8/2017 8 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan h. Attract a sizeable influx of independent, spontaneous volunteers and supplies; i. Require short notice State and Federal asset coordination; and j. Require prolonged, sustained incident management operations and support activities. E. The top priorities for Carroll County are to: a. Save lives and protect the health and safety of the public, responders, and recovery workers; b. Ensure security of the jurisdiction; c. Prevent an imminent incident from occurring; d. Protect and restore critical infrastructure and key resources; e. Ensure local government continues to function throughout the incident; f. Protect property and mitigate damages and impacts to individuals, communities, and the environment; and g. Facilitate recovery of individuals, families, businesses, government, and the environment.
III. Roles and Responsibilities
Local Chief Executive Officer
The County Administrator, serving as the Carroll County’s chief executive, is responsible for the public safety and welfare of the people of that jurisdiction. The County Administrator will coordinate Emergency activities with the appropriate local elected officials.
• Is responsible for coordinating local resources to address the full spectrum of actions to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents involving all hazards including terrorism, natural disasters, accidents, and other contingencies; • Dependent upon state and local laws, has extraordinary powers to suspend local laws and ordinances, such as to establish a curfew, direct evacuations, and in coordination with the local health authority, to order a quarantine; and • Provides leadership and plays a key a role in communicating to the public, and in helping people, businesses, and organizations cope with the consequences of any type of incident within the jurisdiction.
Local departments and agencies participate in the Emergency Support Function (ESF) structure as coordinators, primary response agencies, and/or support agencies and/or as required to support incident management activities.
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Local Emergency Management Coordinator
The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for the day to day management for planning and emergency response including various disasters and emergencies that may affect Carroll County. The Chief Executive Officer may task the Emergency Management Coordinator to coordinate disasters and emergencies in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer.
Emergency Support Functions
The Emergency Support Function is a grouping of government and certain private-sector capabilities into an organizational structure to provide support, resources, program implementation, and emergency services that are most likely to be needed during incidents.
Each ESF is composed of primary and support agencies. The jurisdiction identifies primary agencies on the basis of authorities, resources, and capabilities. Support agencies are assigned based on resources and capabilities in a given functional area. EFSs are expected to support one another in carrying out their respective roles and responsibilities. Additional discussion on roles and responsibilities of ESF coordinators, primary agencies, and support agencies can be found in the introduction to the ESF annexes.
Note that not all incidents result in the activation of the ESFs. It is possible an incident may be addressed without activating the ESFs.
Non-governmental and Volunteer Organizations
Private Sector
Primary and support agencies coordinate with the private sector to effectively share information, form courses of action, and incorporate available resources to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The roles, responsibilities and participation of the private sector during disaster vary based on the nature of the organization and the type and impact of the disaster. The roles of the private sector organizations are summarized below:
Type of Organization Role Private sector organizations may be affected by direct or indirect consequences of the incident, including privately owned critical infrastructure, key resources, and those main Impacted Organization or infrastructure private sector organizations that are significant to local economic recovery. Examples of privately owned infrastructure include transportation, telecommunications, private utilities, financial institutions, and hospitals.
8/8/2017 10 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Private sector organizations provide response resources (donated or compensated) during an incident- including specialized teams, Response Resource equipment, and advanced technologies-through local public-private emergency plans, mutual aid agreements, or incident specific requests from local government and private sector volunteered initiatives.
Owners/operators of certain regulated facilities or hazardous operations may bear Regulated and/or Responsible Party responsibilities under the law for preparing for and preventing incidents from occurring, and responding to an incident once it occurs. Private sector organizations may serve as an active partner in local emergency preparedness Local Emergency Organization Member and response organizations and activities, such as membership on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Private sector organizations support emergency management by sharing information with the local government, identifying risks, performing vulnerability assessments, developing emergency response and business continuity plans, enhancing their overall readiness, implementing appropriate prevention and protection programs, and donating or otherwise providing goods and services through contractual arrangement or government purchases to assist in response and recovery activities.
Private sector organizations are encouraged to develop and maintain capabilities to respond and to manage a complete spectrum of incidents and emergencies. Carroll County maintains ongoing interaction with the critical infrastructure and key resources and industries to provide coordination of prevention, preparedness, and response and recovery activities. Private sector representatives should be included in planning and exercises.
Citizen Involvement
Strong partnerships with citizen groups and organizations provide support for incident management prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Programs to educate the public concerning disasters should be implemented targeting groups that can determine where special outreach may be needed. Many groups may exist in the community that can be identified to assist during disasters based on special skills and abilities. In addition, groups with special needs during a disaster can be identified to determine levels of assistance needed.
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IV. Concept of Operations
General
This section describes the local coordinating structures, processes, and protocols employed to manage incidents. These coordinating structures and processes are designed to enable execution of the responsibilities of local government through the appropriate departments and agencies and to integrate State, Federal, nongovernmental organizations and private sector efforts into a comprehensive approach to incident management.
1. The Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as amended, provides that emergency services organizations and operations will be structured around existing constitutional government. Carroll County organization for emergency operations consists of existing government departments, non-governmental and volunteer, and private sector emergency response organizations. 2. The Director of Emergency Management is the County Administrator. The day-to-day activities of the emergency preparedness program have been delegated to the Coordinator of Emergency Management, will direct and control emergency operations in time of emergency and issue directives to other services and organizations concerning disaster preparedness. The County Administrator’s Office will be responsible for emergency public information. 3. The Coordinator of Emergency Management, assisted by department heads, will develop and maintain a primary Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from which to direct operations in time of emergency. The primary EOC is currently located in the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, Virginia; Lower Level. The alternate EOC facility is located in the Carroll County Fire Rescue facility located at 499 Floyd Pike, Hillsville, Virginia. 4. The day-to-day activities of the emergency management program, for which the Coordinator of Emergency Management is responsible, include developing and maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan, maintaining the County EOC in a constant state of readiness, and other responsibilities as outlined in local and state regulations. 5. The Director of Emergency Management or, in his or her absence, the Coordinator of Emergency Management will determine the need to evacuate large areas and will issue orders for evacuation or other protective action as needed. Local Law Enforcement will implement evacuation and provide security for the evacuated area. In the event of a hazardous materials incident, the local Fire Chief or his/her representative on the scene should implement immediate protective action to include evacuation as appropriate. 6. Succession to the Director of Emergency Management will be the Deputy Director of Emergency Management, the succession of Coordinator of Emergency Management, will be the Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management, 7. The Coordinator of Emergency Management, assisted by the Deputy Coordinator, will assure compatibility between the Carroll County’s Emergency Operations Plan and the plans and procedures of key facilities and private organizations within the county as appropriate.
8/8/2017 12 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan 8. Carroll County must be prepared to bear the initial impact of a disaster on its own. Help may not be immediately available from the state or federal government after a natural or man-made disaster. All appropriate locally available forces and resources will be fully committed before requesting assistance from the state. Requests for assistance will be made through WebEOC to the State EOC. 9. The Director of Emergency Management or, in his or her absence, the Coordinator of Emergency Management, with support from designated local officials, will exercise direction and control from the EOC during disaster operations. The EOC may be partially or fully staffed depending on type and scope of disaster. The EOC will provide logistical and administrative support to response personnel deployed to the disaster site(s). Available warning time will be used to implement increased readiness measures, which will insure maximum protection of the population, property, and supplies from the efforts of threatened disasters. 10. The heads of operating agencies will develop and maintain detailed plans and standing operating procedures necessary for their departments to effectively accomplish their assigned tasks. Department and agency heads will identify sources from which emergency supplies, equipment, and transportation may be obtained promptly when required. Accurate records of disaster-related expenditures will be maintained. All disaster-related expenditures will be documented to provide a basis for reimbursement if federal disaster assistance is needed. In time of emergency, the heads of county offices, departments, and agencies will continue to be responsible for the protection and preservation of records essential for the continuity of government operations. Department and agency heads will establish lists of succession of key emergency personnel. 11. Day-to-day functions that do not contribute directly to the emergency operation may be suspended for the duration of any emergency. Efforts that would normally be required of those functions will be redirected to accomplish the emergency task by the agency concerned. 12. Declaration of a Local Emergency a. The County Board of Supervisors, by resolution, should declare an emergency to exist whenever the threat or actual occurrence of a disaster is, or threatens to be, of sufficient severity and magnitude to require significant expenditures and a coordinated response in order to prevent or alleviate damage, loss, hardship, or suffering. In the event the Board cannot convene due to the disaster, the Director of Emergency Management, or any other Emergency Management staff in his/her absence, may declare a local emergency to exist subject of confirmation of the entire Board, within fourteen days. The Director of Emergency Management or, in his/her absence, the Coordinator will advise the Virginia EOC immediately following the declaration of a local emergency. b. A local emergency may be declared by the Director of Emergency Management with the consent of the Board of Supervisors (see Section 44-146.21, Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law). The declaration of a local emergency activates the Emergency Operations Plan and authorizes the provision of aid and assistance there under. It should be declared when a coordinated response among several local agencies/organizations must be directed or when it becomes necessary to incur substantial financial obligations in order to protect the health
8/8/2017 13 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan and safety of persons and property or to provide assistance to the victims of a disaster. 13. The Virginia Emergency Operations Plan requires the submission of the following reports by local government in time of emergency using the online Emergency Operations Center (WebEOC). i. Daily Situation Report ii. Initial Damage Assessment Report iii. Request for Assistance Form 14. Support by military units may be requested through the State EOC. Should military forces, be made available, ESF 16 will support EOC operations during disaster operations. 15. Emergency assistance may be made available from neighboring jurisdictions in accordance with mutual aid agreements. Emergency forces may be sent from the County to assist adjoining jurisdictions. Such assistance will be in accordance with existing mutual aid agreements or, in the absence of official agreements, directed by the Director of Emergency Management or in his or her absence, the Coordinator of Emergency Management determines that such assistance is necessary and feasible. 16. The County Director of Emergency Management, the Coordinator of Emergency Management, and the Department of Social Services will assist disaster victims in obtaining post-disaster Federal assistance, such as temporary housing and low-interest loans. 17. This plan is effective as a basis for training and pre-disaster preparedness upon receipt. It is effective for execution when: a. Any disaster threatens or occurs in the county and a local disaster is declared under the provisions of Section 44-146.21, the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as amended. b. A State of Emergency is declared by the Governor. 18. The Director of Emergency Management, assisted by the Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management, has overall responsibility for maintaining and updating this plan. It should be updated, improved based on lessons learned, and republished following an actual or threatened emergency situation. In the absence of such a situation, it should be updated annually, preferably after a training exercise or drill, as needed. The Coordinator will have the EOP readopted every 4 years. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management provides guidance and assistance. A plan distribution list must be maintained. Responsible individuals and officials should recommend to the Director of Emergency Management or the Coordinator of Emergency Management appropriate improvements and changes as needed based on experience in emergencies, deficiencies identified through drills and exercises, and changes in government structure.
Concurrent Implementation of Other Plans
The Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan is the core plan for managing incidents and details the local coordinating structures and processes used during incidents. Other supplemental agency and interagency plans may be available for responding to and managing specific contingency situations (such as hazardous materials spills, wild land fires, etc.). In many cases
8/8/2017 14 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan these local agencies manage incidents under these plans using their own authorities. These supplemental agency or interagency plans may be implemented concurrently with the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) but are subordinated to the overarching core coordinating structures, processes, and protocols detailed in the EOP.
Organizational Structure
In accordance with NIMS process, resource and policy issues are addresses at the lowest possible organizational level. If issues cannot be resolved at that level, they are forwarded up to the next level. Reflecting the NIMS construct and in alignment with the National Response Plan, the Emergency Operations Plan includes the following command and coordination structures: • Incident Command Posts, on-scene using the Incident Command System; • Area Command (if needed); • Emergency Operations Centers; • Joint Field Office, which is responsible for coordinating Federal assistance and supporting incident management activities locally; • Carroll County Department of Emergency Management; • Director and Deputy Director of Emergency Management; • Coordinator of Emergency Management/ Deputy Coordinator; and • Incident Commander.
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Carroll County Emergency Management Structure
Organizational Chart – 1
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Carroll County Incident Command System Structure
Organizational Chart - 2
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Carroll County Emergency Operations Center Structure
Organizational Chart - 3
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Joint Field Office Organizational Structure
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V. Incident Management Actions
Actions
This section describes incident management actions ranging from initial threat notification to early coordination efforts to assess and disrupt the threat, to preparatory activation of the ESF structure, to deployment of resources in support if incident response and recovery operations. These actions do not necessarily occur in sequential order; many may be undertaken concurrently in response to single or multiple threats or incidents.
Notification and Assessment
Local and non-governmental organizations report threats, incidents, and potential incidents using established communications and reporting channels. Once a threat or incident has occurred, local government, through the Director of Emergency Management, makes an initial determination to initiate the coordination of information-sharing management activities.
Reporting Requirements
Carroll County Emergency Management is required to report a Declaration of Emergency to the Virginia VEOC and encouraged to report all incidents of significance to the VEOC. In most situations, incident information is reported using existing mechanisms to the VEOC. This information may include: • Implementation of an incident management or emergency response plan or action to prevent, respond to, or recover from an incident; and • Activation of local and state mutual-aid agreements in response to incidents resulting in emergency proclamation or declarations, or requiring Federal assistance.
Pre-Incident Actions
The majority if initial actions in the threat or hazard area is taken by first responders and local government authorities, and includes efforts to protect the public and minimize damage to property as follows: • Public Health and Safety: Initial Safety efforts focus on actions to detect, prevent, or reduce the impact to public health and safety. Such actions can include environmental analysis, plume modeling, evacuations, emergency sheltering, air monitoring, decontamination, emerging infectious disease tracking, emergency broadcasts, etc. these efforts may also include public health education; site and public health surveillance and testing procedures; and immunizations; prophylaxis, and isolation or quarantine for biological threats. • Responder Health and Safety: The safety and health of responders is also a priority. Actions essential to limit their risks include full integration of deployed health and safety assets and expertise; risk assessments based upon timely and accurate data, and situational awareness that considers responder and recovery worker safety.
8/8/2017 20 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Property and Environment: Responders may also take incident management actions to protect public and private property and the environment. Such actions may include sandbagging in anticipation of a flood, or booming of environmentally sensitive areas in response to a potential oil spill.
Response Actions
Once an incident occurs, the priorities shift from prevention, preparedness, and incident mitigation to immediate and short-term response activities to preserve life, property, the environment, and the social, economic, and political structure of the community.
Response actions include immediate law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services; emergency flood fighting; evacuations; transportation system detours; emergency public information; actions taken to minimize additional damage; urban search and rescue; the provision of public health and medical services, food, ice, water, and other emergency essentials; debris clearance; the emergency restoration of critical infrastructure; control, containment, and removal, of environmental contamination; and protection of responder health and safety.
In the context of a single incident, once immediate response missions and life-saving activities conclude, the emphasis shifts from response to recovery operations, and if applicable, hazard mitigation. The Planning Section develops a demobilization plan for the release of appropriate resources.
Recovery Actions
When disasters or emergencies occur that are not federally declared emergencies, the county will determine what may be needed and what can be provided for the recovery required to return the county to normal.
For Federally declared emergencies, recovery involves actions needed to help individuals and communities return to normal when feasible. The Joint Field Office (JFO) is the central coordination point among Federal, State, and Local agencies and voluntary organizations for delivering recovery assistance programs.
The JFO Operations Section includes the Human Services Branch, the Infrastructure Support Branch, and the Community Recovery and Mitigation Branch. The Human Services and Infrastructure Support Branches assess state and local recovery needs at the outset of an incident and develop relevant timeframes for program delivery. The Community Recovery and Mitigation Branch works with the other Operations branches and state and local officials to assess the long- term impacts of an incident, define available resources, and facilitate the development of a course of action to most efficiently apply available resources to restore and revitalize the community as well as reduce the impact from future disasters.
The above branches coordinate with one another to identify appropriate agency assistance programs to meet applicant needs. Hazard Mitigation measures are identified in concert with congressionally mandated locally developed plans. Hazard Mitigation Risk Analysis; technical
8/8/2017 21 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan assistance to state and local governments, citizens, and businesses; and grant assistance are included with the mitigation framework. These branches work in tandem to track overall progress of the recovery effort, particularly nothing potential program deficiencies and problem areas.
Long-term environmental recovery may include cleanup and restoration of public facilities, businesses, and residences; re-establishment of habitats and prevention of subsequent damage to natural resources; protection of cultural or archeological sites; and protection of natural, cultural, and historical resources from intentional damage during other recovery operations.
Mitigation Actions
Hazard Mitigation involves reducing or eliminating long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their side effects. The JFO is the central coordination point among Federal, State and Local agencies and nongovernmental organizations for beginning the process that leads to the delivery of mitigation assistance programs.
The JFO’s Community Recovery and Mitigation Branch are responsible for coordinating the delivery of all mitigation programs within the affected area, including hazard mitigation for: • Grant programs for loss reduction measures (if available); • Delivery of loss reduction building-science expertise; • Coordination of Federal Flood Insurance operations and integration of mitigation with other program efforts; • Conducting flood recovery mapping to permit expedited and accurate implementation of both recovery and mitigation programs; • Predictive modeling to protect critical assets; • Early documentation of losses avoided due to previous hazard mitigation measures; and • Community education and outreach necessary to foster loss reduction.
The Community Recovery and Mitigation Branch works with the Infrastructure and Human Services Branches and with state and local officials to facilitate the development of a long-term recovery strategy for the impacted area.
VI. Ongoing Plan Management and Maintenance
Coordination
Carroll County should conduct a comprehensive plan review and revision, and exercise prior to formal adoption by the city-town council or county board of supervisors every four years in order to maintain plan currency. It is also suggested that plans be updated and reviewed following a training exercise.
• The Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as amended, requires that each city and county prepare and keep current an emergency operations plan. • The Coordinator of Emergency Management will update the Emergency Operations Plan annually. The Coordination will coordinate with each emergency resource organization
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VII. Exercise and Training
General
Trained and knowledgeable personnel are essential for the prompt and proper execution of the Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The Director of Emergency Management will ensure all response personnel have a thorough understanding of their assigned responsibilities in a disaster, as well as how their role and responsibilities interface with the other response components of the Carroll County EOP. All personnel will be provided with the necessary training to execute those responsibilities in an effective and responsible manner. The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for the development, administration, and maintenance of a comprehensive training and exercise program customized to the needs of Carroll County. This program will be designed to attain an acceptable level of emergency preparedness for Grayson County.
Training will be based on federal and state guidance. Instructors may be selected from Carroll County government officials and staff, state and federal governments, private industry, the military, and volunteer groups trained in emergency management. Training needs will be identified and records maintained for all personnel assigned emergency response duties in a disaster.
The Emergency Management Coordinator will develop, plan and conduct tabletop, functional and/or full-scale exercises. These exercises will be designed to not only test the Carroll County EOP, but to train all appropriate officials and personnel, and to improve the overall emergency response organization and capability of Carroll County. Quasi-public and volunteer groups and/or agencies will be encouraged to participate. Exercises will be conducted in accordance with the Department of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Carroll County may also participate in regional HSEEP exercises. The Emergency Management Coordinator will maintain the training and exercise schedule and assure that the appropriate resources are available to complete these activities. Following each exercise or actual event, a hot-wash and After Action Review (AAR) will take place. Strengths and areas for improvement will be identified, addressed and incorporated into an update of the EOP.
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APPENDIX’S
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Appendix 1: Glossary of Key Terms
Amateur Radio Emergency Services A public service organization of licensed amateur radio operators who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment to provide emergency communications for public service events as needed.
American Red Cross A humanitarian organization led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Principles of the International Red Cross Movement.
Command Section There are five functional areas of the Incident Command System. The function of command is to direct, control, or order resources, including people and equipment, to the best possible advantage.
Command Post That location at which primary Command functions are executed; usually collocated with the Incident Base. This may also be referred to as the Incident Command Post.
Comprehensive Resource Management Maximizes the use of available resources, consolidates like resources and reduces the communications load on the Incident Command Operation.
Coordination The process of systemically analyzing a situation, developing relevant information, and informing appropriate personnel of viable alternatives for selection of the most effective combination of available resources to meet specific objectives.
Decontamination The process of making people, objects, or areas safe by absorbing, destroying, neutralizing, making harmless, or removing the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Emergency/Disaster/Incident An event that demands a crisis response beyond the scope of any single line agency or service and that presents a threat to a community or larger area. An emergency is usually an event that
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Emergency Alert System A network of broadcast stations interconnecting facilities authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in a controlled manner to warn and inform the public of needed protective actions in the event of a disaster or emergency situation.
Emergency Operations Center A facility from which government directs and controls its emergency operations; where information about the status of the emergency situation is officially collected, assimilated, and reported on; where coordination among response agencies takes place; and from which outside assistance is officially requested.
Emergency Operations Plan A document that provides for a preplanned and coordinated response in the event of an emergency or disaster situation
Emergency Management The preparation for and the carrying out of functions (other than functions for which military forces are primarily responsible) to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from natural or manmade disasters. These functions include fire-fighting, police, medical and health, rescue, warning, engineering, communications, evacuation, resource Management , plant protection, restoration of public utility services, and other functions related to preserving the public health, safety, and welfare.
Emergency Support Function A functional area of response activity established to facilitate the delivery of Federal assistance required during the immediate response phase of a disaster to save lives, protect property and public health and maintain public safety.
Exercise An activity designed to promote emergency preparedness; test or evaluate emergency operations plans, procedures, or facilities; train personnel in emergency response duties, and demonstrate operational capability. There are three specific types of exercises: tabletop, functional, and full scale.
Evacuation Assisting people to move from the path or threat of a disaster to an area of relative safety
8/8/2017 26 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Federal Disaster Assistance Aid to disaster victims and/or state and local governments by federal agencies under provisions of the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of (PL 93-288)
Geographic Information System A computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information, i.e.-data identified according to their locations.
Hazardous Materials Substances or materials which may pose unreasonable risks to health, safety, property, or the environment when used, transported, stored or disposed of, which may include materials which are solid, liquid, or gas. Hazardous materials may include toxic substances, flammable and ignitable materials, explosives, or corrosive materials, and radioactive materials.
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan The plan was developed in response to the requirements of Section 303 (a) of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (Title III) of Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. It is intended to be a tool for our community’s use in recognizing the risks of a hazardous materials release, in evaluating our preparedness for such an event, and in planning our response and recovery actions. This plan is separate from the county’s Emergency Operations Plan.
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) is a capabilities and performance-based exercise program that provides a standardized methodology and terminology for exercise design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning. The HSEEP constitutes a national standard for all exercises. The HSEEP is maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Preparedness Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
Incident Command System A model for disaster response that uses common terminology, modular organization, integrated communications, unified command structure, action planning, manageable span or control, pre- designed facilities, and comprehensive resource Management . In ICS there are five functional elements: Command, Operations, Logistics, Planning and Finance/Administration.
Incident Commander The individual responsible for the Management of all incident operations
8/8/2017 27 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Initial Damage Assessment Report A report that provides information regarding overall damage to public and private property, thereby providing a basis for emergency declaration and/or disaster assistance.
Integrated Communications Plan This plan coordinates the use of available communications means and establishes frequency assignments for certain functions.
Local Emergency Planning Committee Appointed representatives of local government, private industry, business, environmental groups, and emergency response organizations responsible for ensuring that the hazardous materials planning requirements of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) are complied with.
Mitigation Activities that actually eliminate or reduce the chance occurrence or the effects of a disaster. Examples of mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, the development of zoning laws and land use ordinances, State building code provisions, regulations and licensing for handling and storage of hazardous materials, and the inspection and enforcement of such ordinances, codes and regulations.
Mobile Crisis Unit A field response tram staffed and operated by mental health professionals specially trained in crisis intervention. The Mobile Crisis Unit is available to provide on-scene crisis intervention to incident victims and to follow up work with victims and formal Critical Incident Stress Debriefings for service providers after the incident has been brought under control.
Mutual Aid Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding A written agreement between agencies and/or jurisdictions in which they agree to assist one another, upon request, by furnishing personnel and/or equipment in an emergency situation.
National Response Framework Is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazard response. It is built upon scalable, flexible and adaptable coordinating structures to align key roles and responsibilities across the nation.
National Weather Service The federal agency which provides localized weather information to the population, and during a weather-related emergency, to state and local emergency management officials.
8/8/2017 28 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Preparedness The development of plans to ensure the most effective, efficient response to a disaster or an emergency. Preparedness activities are designed to help save lives and minimize damage by preparing people to respond appropriately when an emergency is imminent. Preparedness also includes establishing training, exercises and resources necessary to achieve readiness for all hazards, including Weapons of Mass destruction incidents.
Presidential Declaration A presidential declaration frees up various sources of assistance from the Federal government based on the nature of the request from the governor.
Primary Agency While several County departments will be performing varied and critical tasks during a disaster, in most cases only one agency will be considered the ‘primary agency.’ The primary agency shall be responsible for detailed planning, testing, and evaluation of their respective emergency support function. The Department Director of the primary agency shall serve as the principle advisor to the County Executive during the response and recovery phase. In addition, the Department Director or the primary agency must assure that essential operations of his/her agency will continue, unless otherwise directed by the County Executive or his/her designee.
Regional Information Coordination Center The center facilitates communications and coordination among local, state, and federal government authorities to ensure an effective and timely response to regional emergencies and incidents, including coordination of decision-making regarding events such as closings, early release of employees, evacuation, transportation decisions, health response, etc.
Situation Report A form when completed at the end of each day of local Emergency Operations Center operations will provide the County with an official daily summary of the status of an emergency and of the local emergency response. A copy should be submitted to the State EOC via fax or submitted through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website.
Span of Control As defined in the Incident Command System, Span of Control is the number of subordinates one supervisor can manage effectively. Guidelines for the desirable span of control recommend three to seven persons. The optimal number of subordinates is five for one supervisor.
8/8/2017 29 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan State of Emergency The condition declared by the Governor when, in his judgment, a threatened or actual disaster in any part of the State is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the State to supplement local efforts to prevent or alleviate loss of life and property damage.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Established Federal regulations for the handling and reporting of hazardous materials.
Unified Command Is a shared responsibility for overall incident Management as a result of a multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency incident. In the event of conflicting priorities or goals, or where resources are scarce, there must be a clear line of authority for decision-making. Agencies contribute to unified command by determining overall goals and objectives, jointly planning for tactical activities, conducting integrated tactical operations and maximizing the use of all assigned resources.
Weapons of Mass Destruction Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces, or a missile having an explosive incendiary charge of more than 0.25 ounce, or mine or device similar to the above; poison gas; weapon involving a disease organism; or weapon that is designed to release radiation or radioactivity at a level dangerous to human life. (Source: 18 USC 2332a as referenced in 18 USC 921).
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Appendix 2: List of Acronyms
APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Service CERT Community Emergency Response Team CFO Chief Financial Officer CR Community Relations DSCO Deputy State Coordinating Officer DHS Department of Homeland Security DMA Department of Military Affairs DMME Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy DRC Disaster Recovery Center DRM Disaster Recovery Manager EAS Emergency Alert System EOC Emergency Operations Center ESF Emergency Support Function EPA Environmental Protection Agency FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation FCO Federal Coordinating Officer FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FERC Federal Energy Regulatory Commission HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program ICS Incident Command System JIC Joint Information Center JFO Joint Field Office MACC Multi Agency Command Center MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOU Memorandum of Understanding NGO Non-governmental Organization NIMS National Incident Management System NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRF National Response Framework NWS National Weather Service PDA Preliminary Damage Assessment PIO Public Information Officer POC Point of Contact RACES Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services SAR Search and Rescue SCC State Corporation Commission SOP Standard Operating Procedures USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USCG United States Coast Guard VOAD Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction
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FEDERAL 1. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as amended 2. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 3. National Response Framework, January 2008 4. National Disaster Response Framework, September 2011 5. Local and Tribal NIMS Integration: Integrating the National Incident Management System into Local and Tribal Emergency Operations Plans and Standard Operating Procedures, V. 1, Department of Homeland Security, 6. Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, (CPG), Version 2.0, November 2010
STATE 1. Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, as amended, 2012 edition 2. The Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, August 2012
LOCAL 1. Mount Rogers Regional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2011 2. Carroll County Comprehensive Plan, December 14, 2010 3. Carroll County Mass Casualty Operations Plan, February 2011 4. Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Plan, September 2010, revised 5. Mount Rogers Health District Emergency Response Plan, May 2011
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Appendix 4: Matrix of Responsibilities
ure ure
Agency
HazMat Agricult Energy Public Term Long External Military Volunteers
P- Primary
Public Works Public Fighting Fire Emergency Care Mass Resource & Health & Search
– – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – –
Transportation
S-Support Secondary
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ESF 2 ESF Communications 3 ESF 4 ESF 5 ESF Management 6 ESF 7 ESF Support 8 ESF Medical 9 ESF Rescue 10 ESF 11 ESF Resources Natural & 12 ESF 13 ESF Safety 14 ESF Recovery 15 ESF Affairs 16 ESF Affairs 17 ESF Donations & ESF 1 Emergency Management P P S P S S S S S P S P S P S Fire S P S S S P S S EMS/ Public Health S S S P S S S S Law Enforcement S S S S S P S P S S Public Service Authority P S S S P
Building/Planning/Zoning S S S Parks and Rec. S P American Red Cross S S S S S S S Information Technology S S S S Social Services S P S S S S S Finance & Admin. S P P P SWVA Farmers Market P P S
School District P S S S Community Service Bd. S S County/Town Attorney S S Public Information
State/Regional VOAD S S Extension Service S Hospital S E-911 P S Animal Control S VDOT P S S S Private Sector Amateur Radio S Utility Providers S S Virginia DEQ S S S VA DOF S VDEM S S S S SWVA Medical Reserve S VDACS S VA DGIF S C C Maintenance S S P
SWEMS Council S
VA Dept Mental Health S C C Search & Rescue S S S Civil Air Patrol S Local Regional Food Bks S State Corporation Comm S Dept M, Minerals, Energy S
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Appendix 5: Succession of Authority
Continuity of emergency operations is critical to the successful execution of emergency operations. Therefore, the following lines of succession are specified in anticipation of any contingency, which might result in the unavailability of the ranking member of the administrative hierarchy. The decision-making authority for each organization or service function is listed in the table below by position in decreasing order.
Organization/Service Function Authority in Line of Succession
1. Director of Emergency Management – County Administrator 2. Deputy Director of Emergency Management – Assistant County Direction and Control Administrator 3. Emergency Management Coordinator 4. Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator 1. Director of Emergency Management Emergency Public Information 2. Emergency Management Coordinator 3. Public Information Officer (PIO)
1. Sheriff Sheriff’s Office 2. Chief Deputy 3. Captain
1. Fire Chief Fire Department 2. Assistant Chief 3. Captain
1. Captain Emergency Medical Services (EMS/Rescue 2. First Lieutenant Squads) 3. Second Lieutenant
1. Superintendent School Division 2. Assistant Superintendent 3. Director of School Improvement
1. Building Official Building Inspections 2. Building Inspector
1. PSA Director Public Works/Utilities 2. Assistant PSA Director
1. District Health Director Health Department 2. Nursing Supervisor Senior 3. Business Manager
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Appendix 6: Emergency Operations Plan Distribution List
Director of Emergency Management County Administrator Coordinator of Emergency Management Sheriff's Office Fire Departments Rescue Squads Utilities County Treasurer Director of Building Inspections Director of Parks and Recreation County Assessor Director of Social Services Woods River District – American Red Cross Unit Director - Extension Service Health Department County Attorney Sheriffs Communications Center 9-1-1 Communications Center Board of Supervisors Hillsville Town Council Public School System Virginia Department of Transportation Damage Assessment Team Animal Control Office Twin County Regional Hospital Virginia State Police
8/8/2017 35 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Appendix 7: Essential Records
AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS
Each agency/organization within Carroll County government should establish its own records protection program. Those records deemed essential for continuing government functions should be identified and procedures should be established for their protection, such as duplicate copies in a separate location and/or the use of safe and secure storage facilities. Provisions should be made for the continued operations of automated data processing systems and records.
COURT RECORDS
The preservation of many essential records for Carroll County is the responsibility of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. All essential records are to be stored in a safe and secured location determined by the Clerk of Court. These records include, but are not limited to, the following:
Real Estate Records Criminal Records Wills Civil Records Chancery Records Marriage Licenses
Should the evacuation of records be required in the event of an emergency, said evacuation will be accomplished only by approval of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The loading and transportation of these records is the responsibility of the Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Clerk of Court.
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Appendix 9: Resolution for Adoption of EOP
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Appendix 10: Local Declaration of Emergency
CARROLL COUNTY
RESOLUTION FOR THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Carroll County does hereby find that:
1. Due to the ______, the County of Carroll is facing dangerous ______;
2. Due to the ______, a condition of extreme peril of life and property necessitates the proclamation of the existence of an emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HERBY PROCLAIMED that an emergency now exists throughout said county; and
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the existence of said emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Management and the ______organization of the County of Carroll shall be those prescribed by state law and the ordinances, resolutions, and approved plans of the County of Carroll in order to mitigate the effects of said emergency, including a suspension of procurement regulations as necessary.
______Chair, Carroll County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
______Clerk Carroll County Board of Supervisors
Adopted this ______day of______, 20____.
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Appendix 11: Record of Changes
Changes to the Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) are made following an After Action Review and Lessons Learned from previous disasters and/or training exercises. The EOP is updated annually to ensure accuracy of capabilities and plan content. Suggested changes or recommendations to enhance the EOP should be submitted to the Emergency Management Coordinator. All agencies who have responsibilities in the EOP should notify the Emergency Management Coordinator immediately if their capabilities change, regardless of benefit or detriment, thus ensuring the EOP doesn’t make the agency responsible for capabilities that no longer exist and prevent the assignment of new responsibilities. Date of Section Change Authorization Change
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #1 – TRANSPORTATION
Primary Agencies
Carroll County School District Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Emergency Management
Support Agencies
Sheriff Office Town of Hillsville Police Department Carroll County Search and Rescue
Introduction
Purpose: Transportation assists local, federal, and state governmental entities and voluntary organizations requiring transportation capacity to perform response missions following a disaster or emergency. Emergency Support Function #1 will also serve as a coordination point between response operations and restoration of the transportation infrastructure.
Scope: ESF #1 will: • Coordinate evacuation transportation as its first priority during disaster operations; • Prioritize and allocate all local government transportation resources (such as school buses); • Facilitate movement of the public in coordination with other transportation agencies; • Facilitate damage assessments to establish priorities and determine needs of available transportation resources; • Maintain ingress/egress; • Provide traffic control; • Communicate and coordinate with Virginia Department of Transportation; and • Coordinate with surrounding localities and private organizations to ensure that potential resources are available during disaster operations.
Policies:
8/8/2017 41 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Local transportation planning will use the most effective means of transportation to carry out the necessary duties during an incident, including, but not limited to: • Use of available transportation resources, such as School buses to respond to an incident; • Provide traffic control; • Facilitate the prompt deployment of resources; • Recognize State and Federal policies, regulation, and priorities used to control movement of relief personnel, equipment, and supplies; • Develop and maintain priorities for various incidents through an interagency process led by Carroll County Government, Town of Hillsville, Carroll County School District and Virginia Department of Transportation. • Request additional resources
Concept of Operations
General: The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) provides guidance for managing the use of transportation services and request for relief and recovery resources.
Access routes should remain clear to permit a sustained flow of emergency relief.
All requests for transportation support during emergencies or disasters will be submitted to the Carroll County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for coordination; validation; and/or action in accordance with this Emergency Support Function.
Organization: Carroll County, Town of Hillsville, Carroll County School District, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are responsible for transportation infrastructure of Carroll County. Each jurisdiction during disasters will coordinate resources needed to restore and maintain transportation routes necessary to protect lives and property during emergencies and disasters.
VDOT, in conjunction with support agencies will assess the condition of highways, bridges, signals, and other transportation components of the infrastructure and where appropriate: • Provide information on road closures, alternate routes, infrastructure damage, debris removal; • Close infrastructure determined to be unsafe; • Post signage and barricades; and • Maintain and restore critical transportation routes, facilities, and services.
Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and update plans and procedures for use during an emergency or disaster;
8/8/2017 42 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • The personnel will stay up to date with education and training that is required for a safe and efficient response to an incident; • Alert Carroll County, Town of Hillsville, Carroll County School District, and local primary agency representative of possible incident, and begin preparations for mobilization of resources; • Keep record of all expenses through the duration of the emergency; • Follow emergency procedures and policies for conducting evacuations; • Identify pre-designated Pick-Up Sites, if any: and • Identify viable transportation routes, to, and from and within the emergency of disaster area.
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VDOT LISTING
VDOT’S CARROLL COUNTY EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS LISTING
HILLSVILLE AREA HEADQUARTERS (276) 728-7063 Last Name First Name Home # Cell # Dehaven Mark (Superintendent) 276-728-0783 276-733-3876 Chappell Paul (Supervisor) n/a 276-692-6257
FANCY GAP HEADQUARTERS (276) 728-2291 Last Name First Name Home # Cell # Horton Eric (Superintendent) 276-728-0577 540-330-3732 Brown Reggie (Supervisor) n/a 276-224-2026
LAUREL HEADQUARTERS (276) 728-2114 Last Name First Name Home # Cell # Hill Scott (Superintendent) 276-733-7791 276-733-3732 Marshall Wayne (Supervisor) 276-233-8062 276-733-3879
MAINTENANCE MANAGER (276) 728-5513 Last Name First Name Home # Cell # Phillips Bradley 276-728-4385 276-733-3455
RESIDENT ADMINISTRATOR (276) 627-1500 Last Name First Name Home # Cell # Hughes Lisa 276-957-4981 276-340-2091
TOC-TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CENTER 800-367-7623, 888-782-7982, 540-375-0170
INTERSTATE I-77 MAINTENANCE (VDOT CONTACT) Last Name First Name Cell # Office # Bradley Jamie 276-706-2250 n/a Williams Robbie 540-521-5298 540-387-5345
CHRISTIANSBURG OFFICE (540) 381-7201 540-381-7201
8/8/2017 44 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #2- Communication
Primary Agency
Carroll County Emergency Management Twin County E911 Carroll County Sheriff Office
Secondary/Support Agencies
Law Enforcement Local Telephone Service Provider Amateur Radio Carroll County Information Technology Department
Introduction
Purpose: The purpose of Emergency Support Function #2- Communication is to support public safety and other Carroll County agencies by maintaining continuity of information and telecommunication equipment and other technical resources. ESF #2 is responsible for keeping the public and Carroll County employees informed in regards to an emergency situation, provide guidance when appropriate to help save lives and protect property, and support Carroll County agencies with the restoration and reconstruction of telecommunications equipment, computers, and other technical resources. This section describes Carroll County’s will coordinate with the State Emergency Operations Center should outside assistance be required.
Scope:
ESF #2 works to accurately and efficiently transfer information during an incident. This ESF is also responsible for the technology associated with the representation, transfer, interpretation, and processing of data among people, places, and machines. Communication includes transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writing, images, and sounds or intelligence of any natures by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.
Policies: • The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and serves as the local warning point; • The ECC is accessible to authorized personnel only; • The ECC will initiate notification and warning of appropriate personnel.
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General:
The Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan provides guidance for managing emergency communications resources.
Carroll County Sheriff’s Communications Center is the point of contact for receipt of all warnings and notification of actual or impending emergencies or disaster that would require activation of this plan. The dispatcher on duty will notify other key personnel, chiefs and department heads as required by the type of report and standard operating procedures (SOP).
The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) is accessible to primarily Carroll Sheriff office and Twin County 911 authorized personnel only. The ECC is most often the first point of contact for the general public. The ECC has the capability to access the Emergency Alert System to deliver warnings to the public. Use of all available forms of warning and notification will not provide sufficient warning to the general public and special needs population.
The telephone companies will ensure that communications essential to emergency services are maintained. During a major disaster, additional telephone lines may be installed in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate emergency operations. At least one phone with a special publicized number will be reserved for “rumor control” to handle citizen inquiries. The Coordinator of Emergency Management will coordinate with the telephone company to provide these services.
Amateur radio operators may provide emergency backup radio communications between the EOC and the State EOC, should normal communications be disrupted. They may also provide communications with some in-field operators.
It is important that while communicating, standard or common terminology is used so that multiple agencies are better able to interact and understand each other.
Should an evacuation become necessary, warning and evacuation instructions will be put out via social media, Everbridge, radio and TV. The Public Information Officer will develop and provide public information announcements and publications regarding evacuation procedures to include recommended primary and alternative evacuation routes, designated assembly points for those without transportation, rest areas and service facilities along evacuation routes, if appropriate, as well as potential health hazards associated with the risk.
Organization:
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure the development and maintenance of SOPs on the part of each major emergency support service. Generally, each designated agency should maintain current notification rosters, designate and staff an official emergency control center, designate an EOC representative, establish procedures for reporting appropriate emergency information.
8/8/2017 46 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Carroll County emergency communications are heavily dependent of the commercial telephone network. The telephone system is vulnerable to the effects of emergencies and disasters and to the possible system overload due to increased usage. Technical failure or damage loss of telecommunications equipment could hamper communications or the ability to communicate with emergency personnel and the public throughout the locality. Mutual aid repeaters in contiguous jurisdictions may not be available or may not be able to provide sufficient coverage or channel loading to compensate for technical failure or damage to telecommunications resources in the locality during an emergency.
Amateur radio operators and other non-governmental volunteer groups used to assist with emergency radio communications support will be under the authority of the Director of Emergency Management or the Coordinator of Emergency Management. The amateur radio and other non-government volunteer operators will be required to actively participate in regular training and exercises established by the Office of Emergency Management.
Actions
• ESF #2 establish a working arrangement between Carroll County Emergency Management, the Carroll County Emergency Operations Center, and local news media; • The ECC will initiate notification and warning of appropriate personnel. Landline telephones, voice or data-2 way radio, and wireless telecommunications devices may be utilized to notify public officials, EOC staff, emergency personnel and others, as required; • Emergency service vehicles equipped with public address systems may be used to warn the general public; • The Coordinator of Emergency Management or his/her designee must authorize the use of the Emergency Alert System; and • Emergency warning may originate at the federal, state, or local level of government Code Red is used as a communication to the twin county area. Timely warning requires dissemination to the public by all available means:
a. Emergency Communications Center b. Emergency Alert System c. Local radio and television stations d. NOAA Weather Radio-National Weather Service e. Mobile public address system f. Telephone g. General broadcast over all available radio frequencies h. Newspapers i. Amateur Radio Volunteer
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• Develop and maintain primary and alternate communications system for contact with local jurisdictions, state agencies, non-governmental and private sector agencies required for mission support; • Ensure the ability to provide continued service as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for incoming emergency calls; • Ensure communication lines and equipment essential to emergency services are maintained by the appropriate vendor; • Develop and maintain an emergency communications program and plan; • Provide telephone service providers with a restoration priority list for telephone service prior to and/or following a major disaster; and • Maintain records of cost and expenditures and forward them to Finance Section Chief.
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Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #2 EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Until the EOC is activated, the Communications Center of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department will notify the following officials upon receipt of a severe weather flash flood or tornado watch or warning, or when directed by an on-scene incident commander:
Official Home/Mobile Work Phone Phone Director of Emergency Management 733-1156 730-3010 County Administrator, Steven Truitt Deputy Director of Emergency Management 733-1268 730-3009 Asst. County Administrator, Nikki Cannon Coordinator of Emergency Management 233-0801 730-3197 Everett Lineberry Deputy Coordinator of Emergency 728-8580 730-3195 Management, Lt. Keith Schlabach Sheriff, JB Gardner 733-8346 730-3024
Hillsville Police Chief, Wesley Yonce 733-6310 728-2251
Public Information Officer 733-1156 730-3010 County Administrator Steven Truitt
Twin County 911 – 911 Coordinator 233-3231 236-5122 Jolena Young Carroll County Sheriff Dispatch 779-9071 728-4146 Jessica Worrell
Once operational, the EOC will receive messages directly from the State EOC. It is then the responsibility of the Communications Center of Carroll County Sheriff Office to monitor message traffic and ensure that messages reach the Director of Emergency Management or his designee.
8/8/2017 49 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #3- Public Works and Engineering
Primary Agency Public Service Authority
Secondary/Support Agencies Emergency Management Building Officials Department Department of Parks and Recreation Public Schools Fire and EMS Law Enforcement County Attorney Virginia Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Carroll County Maintenance Department
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3- Public Works and Engineering will assess the overall damage to public and private property. ESF #3 will also conduct necessary inspections to ensure the integrity of buildings, assist with debris removal and ensure that any rebuilding complies with existing zoning and land-use regulations.
Scope: ESF #3 is structured to provide works and engineering-related support for the changing requirements of incident management to include preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation actions. Activities within the scope of this function include: • Conducting pre-and post-incident assessments of public works and infrastructure; • Executing emergency contract support for life-saving and life-sustaining services; • Providing technical assistance to include engineering expertise, construction management, and contracting and real estate services; and • Providing emergency repair of damaged infrastructure and critical facilities.
Policies: • Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through training and education; • The Public Service Authority will develop work priorities in conjunction with other agencies when necessary; and • Local authorities will obtain required waivers and clearances related to ESF #3 support.
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General: In a disaster, buildings and structures may be destroyed or severely damaged. Homes, public buildings, bridges, and other facilities may be to be reinforced or demolished to ensure safety. Public utilities may be damaged and be partially or fully inoperable. Access to the disaster areas may be dependent upon debris clearance and roadway repairs. Debris clearance and emergency road repairs will be given top priority to support immediate lifesaving emergency response activities.
Prompt assessment of the disaster area is required to determine critical response times and potential workloads. Early damage assessment must be made rapidly and be general in nature. Following an incident, a multitude of independent damage assessment activities will be conducted by a variety of organizations including the Carroll County Damage Assessment Teams, Insurance Companies, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Utility Companies and Federal Agencies.
Organization: The Emergency Manager will be responsible for deploying damage assessment teams, consolidating damage data and compiling reports. At the Incident Commander’s request, the Damage Assessment Teams’ first priority will be to assess the structural damage.
Carroll County Damage Assessment Teams will assess damage to the extent of their resources and in their areas of expertise. The Health Department may assist the Public Service Authority with Damage assessments related to health hazards that may be caused by the disrupted disposal of sanitary wastes.
An Initial Damage Assessment Report will be completed by Coordinator of Emergency Management and submitted to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management within 72 hours of the event, outlining the severity of the problems and the determination of need for further assistance. Federal/State supported damage assessment precedes delivery of a Presidential Disaster Declaration and defines the specific needs for a long-term recovery.
The Director of Public Service Authority will be responsible for resource coordination of the physical recovery and debris removal. The Director will be assigned by, and work in conjunction with a variety of local departments, state and federal agencies, private utility companies, contractors, heavy equipments operators, and waste management firms.
To minimize threats to public health, the Public Service Authority will serve as liaison with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the County Attorney to secure the necessary emergency environmental waivers and legal clearances that would be needed to dispose of emergency debris and materials from demolition activities. The Public Service Authority will coordinate with DEQ to monitor disposal of debris materials.
8/8/2017 51 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan The county departments mentioned will inspect all buildings for structural, electrical, gas, plumbing and mechanical damage following a disaster situation. They will ensure that any repairs or rebuilding that occurs following the incident will comply with the county building codes, zoning and land-use regulations and comprehensive plan.
The Carroll County Building Official is responsible for determining the state of a building and placing notification on the facility. The building owner retains responsibility for deciding whether to demolish or restore the structure. Suring the recovery phase the Building Official is responsible for the facilitation of the building permit issuance process and for the review and approval of the site-related and construction plans submitted for the rebuilding/restoration of residential and commercial buildings.
Actions • Alert personnel to report to the EOC; • Prepare to make an initial damage assessment; • Activate the necessary equipment and resources to address the emergency; and • Coordinate response with local, state, federal departments and agencies.
Responsibilities • Assist in conducting initial damage assessment; • Submit initial damage assessment to VEOC; • Assist in coordinating response and recovery; • Prioritize debris removal and review debris management Annex; • Inspect buildings for structural damage; and • Ensure all repairs comply with local building codes, zoning, land-use regulations and comprehensive plan.
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BUILDING POSTING GUIDE
1. All buildings within the area, regardless of damage are to be POSTED at the site. 2. One of the following three posters is to be used a. “SAFE FOR OCCUPANCY” GREEN POSTER i. No damage to structural elements. ii. No damage to utilities. iii. There is only minor damage to walls or roof affecting weather resistance. iv. Generally 10% or less damage.
b. “LIMITED ENTRY” YELLOW POSTER i. There is structural damage to a portion of the building. ii. The building needs utility or weather resistance repairs. iii. The building may be occupied safely. iv. Generally greater than 10% and less than 50% damage.
c. “THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE” RED POSTER i. There is major structural damage. ii. No occupancy is allowed. iii. May or may not need to be demolished. iv. Generally more than 50% damage.
3. If there is immediate danger to life from failure or collapse, the squad leader should inspect and, as appropriate sign or have Building Official sign demolition order or call the appropriate entities to shore-up structure.
8/8/2017 53 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #4- Fire Fighting
Primary Agency Fire Departments
Secondary/Support Agencies Virginia Department of Forestry
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #4- Fire Fighting directs and controls operations regarding fire prevention, fire detection, fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents; as well as to assist with warning and alerting, communications, evacuation, and other operations as required during an emergency.
Scope: ESF #4 manages and coordinates fire-fighting activities including the detection and suppression of fires, and provides personnel, equipment, and supplies to support to the agencies involved in the firefighting operations.
Policies: • Priority is given and fire fighter safety and protecting property (in that order). • For efficient and effective fire suppression, mutual aid may be required from various local fire fighting agencies. This requires the use of the Incident Command System together with compatible equipment and communications. • Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through education and training.
Concept of Operations
General: Carroll County’s Fire Departments are prepared to assume primary operational control in fire prevention strategies, fire suppression, and hazardous material incidents. (See the Hazardous Material Emergency Response Plan). Fire department personnel who are not otherwise engaged in emergency response operations will assist other local agencies in warning and alerting the public, evacuation, and communications as is necessary and appropriate during an emergency situation.
When the Emergency Support Function is activated all requests for firefighting support will, in most cases, be submitted to the 9-1-1 Center for coordination, validation, and/or action.
The Director of Emergency Management or his/her designee will determine the need to evacuate large areas and will issue orders for evacuation or other protective action as needed. However, the incident commander may order an immediate evacuation prior to requesting or obtaining approval, if in his/her judgment this action is necessary in order to safeguard lives and property.
8/8/2017 54 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Should an evacuation become necessary the warning and instructions will be communicated through the appropriate means. In addition, Law Enforcement will use mobile loudspeakers or bullhorns, or go door to door to ensure that all affected residents have received the warning.
Organization: A fire representative will be assigned to the EOC in order to coordinate the fire service response. The fire representative will be a part of the EOC staff and will assist with the overall direction and control of emergency operations.
The Fire and EMS Departments will implement evacuations and the Police Department will assist and provide security for the evacuated area. In the event of a hazardous materials incident, the Incident Commander should implement immediate protective actions to include evacuation as appropriate.
The Fire Departments of Carroll County has 18 paid fire-fighters and approximately 120 volunteer fire-fighters. A Roster of Personnel is maintained by the Emergency Services Director and is available in the Carroll County Fire and Rescue Facility.
Actions • Develop and maintain plans and procedures to provide fire and rescue services in time of emergency; • Document expenses and continue for the duration of the emergency; • Check fire fighting and communications equipment; • Fire Service representatives should report to the Carroll County Emergency Operations Center to assist with operations; • Fire department personnel may be asked to assist with warning and alerting, evacuating, communications, and emergency medical transport; and • Follow established procedures in responding to fires and hazardous materials incidents and in providing rescue services; and • Requests mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions
Responsibilities • Fire prevention and suppression; • Emergency medical treatment; • Hazardous materials incident response and training; • Radiological monitoring and decontamination; • Assist with evacuation; • Search and rescue; • Temporary shelter as a refuge of last resort will be established for evacuees to each fire station; • Assist in initial warning and altering; • Provide qualified representative to assist in the Local EOC; • Requests assistance from supporting agencies when needed; • Serves as direct liaison with fire chiefs in the area; • Implements Mutual Aid.
8/8/2017 55 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #5- Emergency Management
Primary Agency Emergency Management
Secondary/Support Agencies Fire Sheriff Department of Information and Technology Public Service Authority Red Cross County Attorney County Administrator Finance and Accounting Carroll County Maintenance Department
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5- Emergency Management directs, controls, and coordinates emergency operations from Carroll County’s Emergency Operation Center utilizing an incident command system. ESF #5 must ensure the implementation of actions as called for in this plan coordinate emergency information to the public through ESF #2, ESF #15 and coordinate with the Virginia State Emergency Operation Center should outside assistance be required.
Carroll County Emergency Operation Center: The Carroll County Emergency Operation Center is located in Room #A26 of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, on the lower level of the Carroll County Governmental Center, 605 Pine Street, Hillsville, Virginia. The Alternate Emergency Operation Center is located in the training classroom of the Carroll Emergency Medical Services Building, 499 Floyd Pike, Hillsville, Virginia. The Carroll County Emergency Operation Center shall be opened upon the command of the Director of Emergency Management, which is the County Administrator or his or her successor.
Scope: ESF #5 serves as the support for all local departments and agencies across the spectrum of incident management from prevention to response and recovery. ESF #5 facilitates information flow in the pre-incident prevention phase in order to place assets on alert or to pre-position assets for quick response. During the post-incident response phase, ESF #5 activities include those functions that are critical to support and facilitate multi-agency planning and coordination. This includes alert and notification, deployment and staffing of emergency response teams, incident action planning, coordination of operations, logistics and material, direction and control, information management, facilitation of requests for assistance, resource acquisition and
8/8/2017 56 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan management (to include allocation and tracking), worker safety and health, facilities management, financial management, and other support as required.
Policies: • Emergency Support Function #5 provides an overall Carroll County wide multi-agency command system implemented to manage operations during a disaster. • The Incident Command System can be used in any size or type of disaster to control response personnel, facilities, and equipment. • The Incident Command System principles include use of common terminology, modular organization, integrated communications, unified command structure, coordinated action planning, a manageable span of control, pre-designated facilities, and comprehensive resource management. • ESF #5 staff supports the implementation of mutual aid agreements to ensure seamless resource response. • Emergency Management provides representatives to staff key positions on Emergency Response Teams based on the type of emergency or disaster. • Departments and agencies participate in the incident action planning process, which is coordinated by ESF #5.
Concept of Operations
General: The Coordinator of Emergency Services will assure the development and maintenance of SOPs on the part of each major emergency support service. Generally, each service should maintain current notification rosters, designate and staff an official emergency operations center, designate an EOC representative, establish procedures for reporting appropriate emergency information, develop mutual aid agreements with like services in adjacent localities, and provide ongoing training to maintain emergency response capabilities.
When an emergency threatens, available time will be used to implement increased readiness measures. The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure that all actions are completed as scheduled.
The EOC support staff will include a recorder, message clerk, and other support personnel as required in order to relieve the decision-making group of handling messages, maintaining logs, placing maps, etc. Procedures for these support operations should be established and maintained. And EOC wall map should be prepared and be readily accessible.
The Planning Section will produce situation reports, which will be distributed to the EOC staff, on-scene incident command staff, and the VEOC. The staff of the EOC will support short term and long term planning activities. Plans will be short and concise. The EOC staff will record the activities planned and track their progress. The response priorities for the next operational period will be addressed in the Incident Action Plan (IAP). The IAP is a written plan that defines the incident objectives and reflects the tactics necessary to manage an incident during an operation period.
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Organization: Emergency operations will be directed and controlled from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC staff will consist of the Director, Coordinator, and Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management, and key agency/department leads or their designated representatives. The succession of authority within these key departments should be available in the EOP or through the Basic Plan. The list should include information on both elected and designated positions; other positions may be outlined in state or local statues. EOC support personnel to assist with communications, internal logistics, finance, external affairs and administration will also be designated. The Director of Emergency Management is also responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Mt. Rogers Planning District Hazardous Mitigation Plan. The chiefs of regulatory agencies or designees are responsible for enforcing compliance with rules, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
The Incident Commander will utilize the Incident Command System. Depending on the nature and scope of the incident it may be handled solely by the Incident Commander, or it may require coordination with the Emergency Operations Center. In major disasters, there may be more than one incident command post the Incident Commander will generally be a representative from Carroll County Emergency Management.
The regulatory agencies and governing bodies play an important role as they must pass and implement the rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances, which would reduce the impact of a disaster. Local government agencies and volunteer emergency response organizations assigned disaster response duties are responsible for maintaining plans and procedures. These agencies are also responsible for ensuring that they are capable of performing these duties in the time of an emergency. In addition, these agencies are responsible for bringing any areas where new/revised codes, regulations, and ordinances may mitigate a particular hazard to the attention of the County Administrator and the Carroll County Board of Supervisors, in coordination with the Coordinator for Emergency Management.
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will assure that all actions are completed as scheduled. The Chief Executive may close facilities, programs, and activities in order that employees who are not designated “emergency service personnel” are not unnecessarily placed in harm’s way.
The Coordinator of Emergency Management will coordinate training for this emergency support function and conduct exercises involving the EOC.
Actions • Develop and maintain a capability for emergency operations and reflect it in the Emergency Operations Plan: o Make individual assignments of duties and responsibilities to staff the EOC and implement emergency operations; o Maintain a notification roster of EOC personnel and their alternates; o Establish a system and procedure for notifying EOC personnel;
8/8/2017 58 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan o Identify adequate facilities and resources to conduct emergency operations at the EOC. o Coordinate Emergency Management mutual aid agreements dealing with adjunct jurisdictions and relief organizations, such as the American Red Cross; o Develop plans and procedures for providing timely information and guidance to the public in time of emergency through ESF #2 and ESF #15; o Identify and maintain a list of essential services and facilities, which must continue to operate and may need to be protected; o Test and exercise plans and procedures; and o Conduct community outreach/mitigation programs. • Ensure compatibility between this plan and the emergency plans and procedures of key facilities and private organizations within the locality; • Develop accounting and record keeping procedures for expenses incurred during an emergency; • Define and encourage hazard mitigation activities, which will reduce the probability of the occurrence of disaster and/or reduce its effects • Provide periodic staff briefings as required; • Prepare to provide emergency information to the public in coordination with ESF #2 and ESF #15; • Provide logistical support to on scene emergency response personnel; • Maintain essential emergency communications through the established communications network; • Provide reports and requests for assistance to the Virginia EOC through WebEOC; • Compile and initial damage assessment report and send to the Virginia EOC through WebEOC; and • Coordinate requests for non-mutual aid assistance. Responsibilities • Activates and convenes local emergency assets and capabilities; • Coordinates with law enforcement and emergency management organizations; • Coordinates short and long term planning activities; • Maintains continuity of government; • Directs and controls emergency operations; • Submits state required reports and records; • Conducts initial warning and alerting; and • Provides emergency public information.
8/8/2017 59 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #5 PRIMARY EOC STAFFING
Limited Staffing Coordinator of Emergency Services Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Services Sheriff or Designated Person EMS Training & Billing Coordinator Message Clerk – WebEOC Operator Phone Operator
Full Staffing Director of Emergency Management Coordinator of Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management Sheriff’s or Designee Fire and Rescue Office Technician Fire and Rescue Chief or Designated Person Superintendent of Schools or Designated Person Health Department Representative Social Services Representative Licensed Amateur Radio Operator Red Cross Representative Message Clerks – WebEOC Operators (2) PIO Officer Public Service Authority Director or Designated Person Director of Maintenance Department or Designated Person County Attorney Representative Food Service (2)
Messengers (2) Status Board/Map Assistants (2) Plotter Security Phone Operators (2) WebEOC Operators
Public Information/Rumor Control Public Information Officer Phone Operators Message Clerk Messenger Security
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Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #5
Additional EOC Equipment and Location
Tab 4 to Damage Assessment Annex Tab 4 to Damage Assessment Annex Limited in EOC Sheriff’s Office EOC Storage Area 605 Pine Street, Hillsville
Training Classroom of Carroll County Fire Rescue Bldg Notebooks (5) 499 Floyd Pike, Hillsville
GIS Office Digital County Maps 605 Pine Street, Hillsville
County Administrator’s Office Room B233, Second Floor Digital Projector 605 Pine Street, Hillsville
EOC Sheriff’s Office Laptop Computers 605 Pine Street, Hillsville
Sheriff’s Office AED Lower Level, 605 Pine Street, Hillsville
One is located on each floor at the County Complex AED 605 Pine Street, Hillsville
Emergency Services Director Chief, Hillsville Volunteer Fire Dept. Satellite Phones Chief, Cana Volunteer Fire Dept.
Sheriff’s Office Smartboard and EOC phone system 605-1 Pine St., Hillsville
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Tab 4 to Emergency Support Function #5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION AND TELEPHONE LISTING
Emergency Management Organizational Telephone Listing Located and Maintained in the Carroll County Sheriff Office Dispatch, 605 Pine Street, Hillsville and the Emergency Management Coordinators Office, 499 Floyd Pike, Hillsville.
8/8/2017 62 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #6- Mass Care, Housing, Human Resources
Primary Agency Department of Social Services
Secondary/ Support Agencies Red Cross Public Schools Emergency Management Virginia Department of Health- Local Health Department Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Southwest Virginia Medical Reserve Corp Southwest Virginia Emergency Services Council VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters)
Introduction Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 receives and cares for persons who have been evacuation, either from high-risk area in anticipation of an emergency or in response to an actual emergency.
Scope: ESF #6 promotes the delivery of services and the implementation of programs to assist individuals, households, and families impacted by an incident. This includes economic assistance and other services for individuals. ESF #6 includes three primary functions: Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services. • Mass Care involves the coordination of non-medical mass care services to include sheltering of victims, organizing feeding operations, providing emergency first aid at designated sites, collecting and providing information on victims to family members, and coordinating bulk distribution of emergency relief items. • Housing involves the provision of assistance for short- and long-term housing needs of victims. • Human Services includes providing victim related recovery efforts such as counseling, identifying support for persons with special needs, expediting processing of new benefits claims, assisting in collection crime victim compensation for acts of terrorism, and expediting mail services in affected areas.
8/8/2017 63 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Policies: Potential hazards may require an evacuation. The actual situation will determine the scope of the evacuation and the number of evacuees who will utilize a shelter.
The Coordinator for Emergency Management will determine is if a shelter is to be opened and will also select the shelter site(s) in coordination with Department of Social Services and the agency that is the provider of the site.
All government/volunteer/private sector resources will be utilized as necessary.
As needed, sheltering, feeding and emergency first aid activities will begin immediately after the incident. Staging of facilities may occur before the incident when the incident is anticipated.
Information about persons identified on shelter lists, casualty lists, hospital admission, etc., will be made available to family members to the extent allowable under confidentiality regulations.
Efforts will be made to coordinate among agencies providing information to minimize the number of inquiry points for families.
Concept of Operations
General: In the event of a small-scale evacuation, shelter and care may be provided at the nearest public safety facility, primarily public schools, and when necessary fire or EMS stations. Local motels and local churches may also be used to shelter evacuees. In the event of a large-scale evacuation/displacement of residents, or when the Coordinator along with the Incident Commander decides that a larger facility is required, the Coordinator will advise the Superintendent of Schools and the Department of Social Services. The Superintendent of Schools will then activate one or more of the schools in the county as shelter center(s) and will designate a manager to be responsible for operations at the facility. The Department of Social Services will be responsible for registration and record keeping. The American Red Cross will assist with operations at each facility.
Evacuees will be advised through social media, Everbridge Alert Message, radio and TV to bring the following items with them if time and circumstances permit: one change of clothes, special medicines, baby food and supplies if needed, and sleeping bags and blankets as specified in ESF #15.
Upon arrival, registration forms will be completed for each individual and/or family. Records will be maintained on the whereabouts of all evacuees throughout emergency operations. The
8/8/2017 64 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan American Red Cross and other non-profit organizations may provide food and clothing, and assist in shelter operations.
The Department of Social Services County will to the best of its ability address individuals with disabilities by coordinating with partner agencies for the necessary resources to manage special needs population during emergencies. The County will strive to maintain a resource list and current roster. Public information materials should be modified for these populations so that they will be aware of the primary hazards and of mitigation and response actions to be taken.
Should crisis-counseling services be required, trained mental health professionals will be provided by local Community Services Boards, in conjunction with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services DBHDS.
Daily situation reports should be provided to the Carroll County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) about the status of evacuees and the operations at the shelter center(s). The Carroll County EOC will then relay information to the Virginia EOC. Adequate records must be maintained for all costs incurred in order to be eligible for post-disaster assistance.
Organization: The Superintendent of Schools, assisted by the Department of Social Services and the American Red Cross, is responsible for the reception and care of evacuees. Public school employees may be assigned support tasks. Security for a shelter(s) is a priority and will be properly addressed and implemented through coordination with ESF – 13. The local health department along with EMS provider’s first aid and limited medical care service at the shelter center.
Actions • Identify shelter facilities and implement MOA and other agreements; • Develop plans and procedures to transport, receive and care for an indeterminate number of evacuees; • Determine the maximum capacities for each potential shelter; • Designate managers and other key staff personnel; • Develop plans and procedures to receive and care for persons with disabilities evacuated from residential homes and treatment facilities that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; • Develop plans and procedures to receive and care for the animals of the evacuees; • Provide mass transportation as requires; • Provide mass feeding as required; and • Document expenses.
8/8/2017 65 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Responsibilities • Activates support agencies. • Coordinates logistical and fiscal activities for ESF #6 • Plans and supports meetings with secondary agencies, and ensures all agencies are informed and involved. • Coordinates and integrates overall efforts. • Provides registration and record keeping. • Provides crisis-counseling services as required. • Provides emergency welfare for displaces persons. • Coordinates release of information for notification of relatives. • Provides assistance for special needs population. • Assists in provisional medical supplies and services. • Provides available resources such as cots and ready to eat meals.
8/8/2017 66 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #6
SHELTER CENTER REGISTRATION
Shelter Registration will be managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS) with support by American Red Cross (ARC). DSS and ARC personnel are responsible for maintaining Shelter Kits which contain the required forms and supplies for implementing shelter registration. Kits are maintained by DSS in their offices located at 605 Pine Street Hillsville and ARC
8/8/2017 67 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #6
SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN TIME OF EMERGENCY
Management of Special Needs Populations is a challenging task during an emergency to which disaster preparedness planning and education is paramount. During Disasters, the Department of Social Services will maintain listings of such persons as the information becomes available. When the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is in operation, this listing will be on hand with the Department of Social Services’ representative in the EOC.
8/8/2017 68 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function #6
SHELTER LOCATIONS AND ADDRESSES
VFW AND RESCUE SQUADS USED AS SECONDARY SHELTERS
Name Address 1542 Rescue Road Laurel Rescue Squad Austinville, Virginia 24312 Route 58 Laurel Fork Rescue Squad Laurel Fork, Virginia 24352 118 Double Cabin Road Dugspur Community Building Dugspur, Virginia 24325 Veterans of Foreign Wars 704 West Stuart Drive Grover King Post 1115 Hillsville, Virginia 24343 5567 Elkhorn Road Pipers Gap Rescue Squad Woodlawn, Virginia 24381
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS USED AS PRIMARY SHELTERS
Name/ Location Address 100 Cavs Lane Carroll County High School Hillsville, Virginia 24343 1036 North Main Street Carroll County Intermediate School Hillsville, Virginia 24343 63 Winding Ridge Road Fancy Gap Elementary School Fancy Gap, Virginia 24328 7845 Snake Creek Road Gladesboro Elementary School Hillsville, Virginia 24343 3117 Glendale Road Gladeville Elementary School Galax, Virginia 24333 90 Patriot Lane Hillsville Elementary School Hillsville, Virginia 24343 46 Pleasant View Road Laurel Elementary School Austinville, Virginia 24312 49 Pipers Gap Road Oakland Elementary School Galax, Virginia 24333 15 Fire House Road St. Paul Elementary School Cana, Virginia 24317
8/8/2017 70 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #7- Resource Support
Primary Agency Southwest Virginia Farmer’s Market Carroll County Maintenance Department Department of Finance and Accounting
Secondary/Support Agencies Red Cross Emergency Management Public Service Authority Department of Social Services Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function #7 will identify, procure, inventory, and distribute critical resources, in coordination with other local and state governments, the federal government, private industry, and volunteer organizations, to effectively respond to and recover from the effects of a disaster.
Scope: ESF #7 provides support for requirements not specifically identified in other ESFs. Resource support may continue until the disposition of excess and surplus property is completed. The locality will determine what resources are needed and then ESF #7 will collect and distribute those goods by means of a distribution center. Goods that may be needed could include, ice, water, tarps, blankets, clothes, and non-perishable foods.
Policies: • The initial emergency response will be dependent upon local public and private resources; • Adequate local resources do not exist to cope with a catastrophic incident; • Identified public and private sector resources will be available when needed for emergency response; • Necessary personnel and supplies will be available to support emergency resource response; • If local resources are depleted, assistance may be requested through the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (EOC); • Local departments and agencies will use their own resources and equipment during incidents and will have control over the management of the resources as needed to respond to the situation; • The Coordinator of Emergency Management will initiate the commitment of resources from outside government with operational control being exercised by the on-site commander of the service requiring that resource; and • All resource expenditures will be reported and coordinated with the County finance department.
8/8/2017 71 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations
General: The Manager of the Southwest Virginia Farmers’ Market will identify sites and facilities that will be used to receive, process, and distribute equipment, supplies and other properties that will be sent to the disaster area. The necessary equipment, staff, communications, and security support to these facilities and sites will be provided by local, state, federal governments, volunteer organizations, and private security as required. This process must be closely coordinated with state and federal emergency management officials, local governments in the region, and the media.
The Southwest Virginia Farmers’ Market will be responsible for securing and providing the necessary resource material and expertise in their respective areas, through public as well as private means, to efficiently and effectively perform their duties in the event of an emergency. Resource lists will be developed and maintained at the Southwest Virginia Farmers Market that detail the type, location, contact arrangements, and acquisition procedures of the resources identified as being critical. Pre-Disaster agreements will be developed and maintained with adjacent jurisdictions, private industry, quasi-public groups, and volunteer groups, as appropriate, to facilitate the acquisition of emergency resources and assistance. The agreements will be maintained by the Southwest Virginia Farmers Market and the Carroll County Finance and Accounting Office.
The Carroll County Director of Emergency Services, in coordination with the County Attorney, Finance Director, and Personnel Director, will assist county departments in the procurement of the necessary resources, to include the contracting of specialized services and the hiring of additional personnel, to effectively respond to and recover from the emergency at hand. Records of all expenditures relating to the emergency/disaster will be maintained.
Potential sites for local and regional resource distribution centers will be identified, if necessary, and strategically located to facilitate recovery efforts. Priorities will be set regarding the allocation and use of available resources. A list will be available through the Southwest Virginia Farmers Market.
Organization: All departments will be responsible for identifying essential resources in their functional area to successfully carry out their mission of mitigation against, responding to, and recovering from the devastating effects of disasters that could occur within their jurisdiction. All departments will coordinate their resource needs with the local finance director and procurement official.
The Director of the Social Services Department, assisted by public relief organizations, will be in charge of coordinating the relief effort to meet the immediate needs of the stricken population in terms of food, water, housing, medical, and clothing. (See ESF #6 and #11)
8/8/2017 72 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Actions • Identify essential resources to carry out mission in each functional area and to support operation of critical facilities during the disaster; • Designate local department(s) responsible for resource management; • Develop contingency plans to provide emergency lighting, procure and distribute emergency water and provide sewage disposal, if necessary; • Identify personnel requirements and training needs to effectively carry out mission; • Develop resource lists that detail type, location, contact arrangements, and acquisition procedures for critical resources utilizing the NIMS Resource Typing appropriate for the resource. • Prepare mutual aid agreements with surrounding jurisdictions to augment local resources; • Review compatibility of equipment of local departments and surrounding jurisdictions and identify specialized training or knowledge required to operate equipment; • Develop SOPS to manage the processing, use, inspection, and return of resources coming into area; • Identify actual or potential facilities and ensure they are ready and available to receive, store, and distribute resources (government, private, donated); • Develop training/exercises to test plan, and to ensure maximum use of available resources; • Coordinate and develop prescript announcements with Public Information Office regarding potential resource issues and instructions (e.g., type of resources required, status of critical resource reserves, recommended contingency actions etc.); and • Coordination with federal and state agencies, • Contract with private industry for additional resources, equipment, and personnel, if necessary.
Responsibilities • Locates, procures, and issues resources to other agencies to support the emergency response or to promote public safety. • Locates and coordinates the use of available space for incident management activities. • Coordinates and determines the availability and provision of consumable supplies. • Supports EOC operations providing food, water, ice and other supplies • Identifies essential resources to carry out mission in each functional area and to support operation of critical facilities during the disaster.
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Tab 1 to ESF# 7 - Resources Support
ELEMENTS OF A RESOURCE LIST
1. Identification of Resource • Type of equipment, service, personnel, facilities
2. Corporation, Organization, or Agency that Controls the Resource • Address
3. Contact Arrangements • 24-hour primary and back-up contact points (work, home, pager, cellular numbers, accessible by radio)
4. Acquisition Procedures • Response Time • Charges for the use of the resource should be identified or pre-arranged as you develop your list • Resolve any liability issues • Identify any special training requirements to operate equipment • Identify personnel or contact personnel to operate equipment • Develop procedures to receive, inspect, inventory, and return resources
5. Develop the necessary Memorandums of Understanding, Mutual Aid Agreements, and contracts (see attached)
6. Build redundancy into Resource List • One provider may lack the capability to provide volume of goods, services or personnel requested • Provider may be unable to respond at the time you requested • Provider may be out of business when you call
7. Update Information • Date resource was last verified, date next verification due • Develop form letters for updating information
8/8/2017 74 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #8 Public Health and Medical Services
Primary Agency Health Department
Secondary/ Support Agencies Department of Social Services Public Services Authority Community Services Board Fire and EMS Departments Sheriff’s Office Hospital Systems Red Cross Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Virginia Department of Health
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #8- Health and Medical provides for coordinated medical, public health, mental health, and emergency medical services to save lives in the time of an emergency. These health and medical needs are to include veterinary and/or animal health issues when appropriate.
Scope: ESF # 8- meets public health and medical needs of victims affected by an incident. This support is categorized in the following way: • Assessment of public health/medical needs; • Public health surveillance; • Medical care personnel and medical equipment and supplies; and • Detect mental health issues and prevent harmful stress levels in the general public.
Policies: • The Health Department coordinates all ESF #8 response actions using its own internal policies and procedures; • Each ESF #8 organizations is responsible for managing its respective response assets after receiving coordinating instructions; • The Joint Information Center (JIC) is authorized to release general medical and public health response information to the public after consultation with the Health Department. • The Health Department determines the appropriateness of all requests or public health and medical information; and • The Health Department is responsible for consulting with and organizing public health and subject matter experts as needed.
8/8/2017 75 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations
General: During a threatened or actual emergency, the Director of Health or his designated representative will direct coordinated health, medical, and rescue services from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Coordination will be effected with adjacent jurisdictions as required.
Should a disaster substantially overwhelm local medical and rescue resources, support and assistance will be requested from medical institutions and emergency medical service (EMS) providers in neighboring jurisdictions. The crisis augmentation of trained health and medical volunteers may also be appropriate. Essential public health services, such as food and water inspections, will be provided by the Health Department as augmented by state-level resources and manpower. Public health advisors will be issued only after coordination with the EOC.
During an evacuation in which a large number of evacuees are sheltered in the shelter center, local EMS providers and/or the local Health Department, American Red Cross, Southwest Medical Reserve Corp will set up and staff an emergency medical aid station in the shelter center. The Department of Social Services will coordinate with the Health Department for staffing requirements in shelters. The Sheriff’s Office will provide security and the Health Department will monitor food safety and shelter sanitation and provide disease surveillance and ‘contact’ investigations if warranted. The Community Services Board will provide mental health services.
The Medical Examiner based on the Guidelines for Reporting and Managing Mass Fatality Events with the Virginia Medical Examiner System assume jurisdiction over all of the deaths due to a mass casualty event. (See Tab 3)
Organization: A rescue/emergency medical service representative will be assigned to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in order to coordinate the rescue squad response. The rescue squad representative will be a part of the EOC staff and will assist with the overall direction and control of emergency operations. All of the emergency medical service vehicles are dispatched through their squad station or through the County Communications Center.
There are six EMS providers serving the locality, which will provide emergency medical transportation, assist with the evacuation of endangered areas, and assist in land search and rescue operations. Local funeral homes will assist the Health Department and the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in disasters involving mass casualties.
Actions • Designate an individual to coordinate medical, health, and rescue services; • Develop and maintain procedures for providing a coordinated response; • Maintain a roster of key officials in each medical support area; • Establish a working relationship and review emergency roles with the local hospital and emergency medical services providers; • Activate the agency emergency response plan;
8/8/2017 76 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Implement mutual aid agreements as necessary; • The Health Department representative will report to the Emergency Operations Center; • Coordinate medical, public health, and mental health services; • Provide laboratory services to support emergency public health protection measures; • Obtain crisis augmentation of health/medical personnel (e.g., physicians, nurse practitioners, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, and other trained volunteers) and supplies as needed; • Maintain records and monitor the status of persons injured during the emergency; • Assist the Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s in the identification and disposition of the deceased; • Consolidate and submit a record of disaster-related expenses incurred by Health Department personnel; and • Assist with the damage assessment of water and sewage facilities, as required.
Responsibilities • Provide personnel, equipment, supplies and other resources necessary to coordinate plans and programs for public health activities during an incident; • Inspect and advise on general food handling and sanitation matters; • Establish communications with ESF #5 to report and receive assessments and status information; • Coordinate through the Public Information Officer dissemination of disaster related public health information to the public; • Provide preventative health services; • Coordinate with hospitals and other health providers on response to health needs; • Provide investigation, surveillance, and take measures for containments of harmful health effects; • Provide coordination of laboratory services; • Coordinate with hospitals medical control on patient care issues and operations; • Coordinate transportation of the sick and injured with area hospitals or receiving facilities and other EMS agencies; • Coordinate behavioral health activities among response agencies; • Assess behavioral health needs following incident, considering both the immediate and cumulative stress resulting from the incident; • Coordinate through the Public Information Officer the dissemination of public education on critical incident stress and stress management techniques; • Provide outreach to serve identified behavioral health needs; • Coordinate with ESF #6 to identify shelter occupants that may require assistance; • Provide water control assistance; • Local/Regional hospitals will provide medical care for those injured or ill; • Assist in expanding medical and mortuary services to other facilities, if required; and • Identify deceased with assistance from local law enforcement and Virginia State Police.
8/8/2017 77 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #8
HEALTH AND MEDICAL RESOURCES
Twin County Regional Hospital 1. Number of Physicians- 52 active with privilege 2. Number of RNs- 179 3. Number of LPNs- 70 4. Number of Nursing Assistants- 35
Mount Airy Hospital 1. Number of Physicians- 12 staff; no interns 2. Number of RNs- 203 3. Number of LPNs- 21 4. Number of Nursing Assistants- 66
Carroll County Health Department
Environmental Health Supervisor: Ed Ritterbusch 276-228-5507 and 276-733-2300
Sanitarians: David Burris 276-730-3180 ext. 2055 Jessica Stewart 276-730-3180 and 730-3184
Nursing Supervisor: Vicky Richardson 276-233-9934 or 276-233-4586 or 276-730-3182
Public Health Nurses: Kathryn Horton, Mary Ann Hall, and Debbie McCraw. Rita Childress, NP and Jennifer Frazer-Goad
Office Support Supervisors (Clerical): Crystal Edmonds 276-730-3181
Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #8
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDERS
Provider Location Number of Trucks 499 Floyd Pike Carroll County Fire Rescue 5 Hillsville, Virginia 24343 1542 Rescue Road Laurel Rescue Squad 2 Austinville, Virginia 24312 8547 Danville Pike Laurel Fork Rescue Squad 3 Laurel Fork, Virginia 24352 5567 Elkhorn Road Pipers Gap Rescue Squad 4 Woodlawn, Virginia 24381
8/8/2017 79 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function 8
Guidelines for Medical Examiner System in the event of Mass Casualties
Mission: To develop an efficient and effective management response system in mass fatality disaster situations to facilitate the preparation, processing, and release of deceased human remains to the next of kin or family representative.
Concept of Operations: In the event of a mass fatality disaster situation, the State EOC will contact the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). The OMCE, in cooperation with localities and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, will determine the site of any incident morgue other than the District OCME office. Localities should preplan, in cooperation with hospitals and adjacent jurisdictions to identify sites that may be suitable in their localities for morgue staging areas and incident morgues. The OCME will make the final decision as to where the operations will be established.
Organization:
The OCME is by law (Code of Virginia 32.1-277 to 32.1-288) responsible for the deceased. Virginia is divided into four medical examiner districts that include the Northern Virginia District based in Fairfax, the Western District based in Roanoke, the Central District based in Richmond, and the Tidewater District based in Norfolk.
Central District Phone (804) 786-3174 Fax (804) 371-8595 [email protected]
Tidewater Eastern District Phone (757) 683-8366 Fax (757) 683-2589 [email protected]
Western District Phone (540) 561-6615 Fax (540) 561-6619 [email protected]
Northern District Phone (703) 530-2600 Fax (703) 530-0510 [email protected]
8/8/2017 80 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #9- Search and Rescue
Primary Agency Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
Secondary/ Support Agencies Carroll County Search and Rescue Emergency Management EMS Local Fire Departments Civil Air Patrol Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #9- Search and Rescue provides for the coordination and effective use of available resources for search and rescue activities to assist people in potential or actual distress.
Scope: Carroll County is susceptible to many different natural and technical hazards that may result in the damage or collapse of structures within the county. Search and Rescue must be prepared to respond to emergency events and provide special life saving assistance. Their operational activities include locating, extricating, and providing on site medical treatment to victims trapped in collapsed structures. In addition to this, people may be lost, missing, disoriented, traumatized, or injured in which case the search and rescue agency must be prepared to respond to these incidents and implement search and rescue tactics to assist those who are, or believed to be, in distress or imminent danger. Predominately, these search operations occur in “open field” situations, such as parks, neighborhoods, or other open terrain.
Policies: • The EOP provides the guidance for managing the acquisition of Search and Rescue resources; • All requests for Search and Rescue will be submitted to the EOC for coordination, validation, and/or action in accordance with this ESF; • Communications will be established and maintained with ESF #5- Emergency Management to report and receive assessments and status information; • Will coordinate with State and Federal agencies when necessary; • Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through training and education; and • Search and Rescue task forces are considered Federal assets under the Robert T. Stafford Act only when requested for a search and rescue for a collapsed structure.
8/8/2017 81 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations
General:
The Sheriff’s office utilizing will be responsible for rescue and search operations during a disaster with assistance from Carroll County Search and Rescue backed up by local fire and rescue. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers will also assist with other functions of search and rescue as set in the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squad’s Operations Plan.
Organization:
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office will be the primary agency in any search and rescue operation. Carroll County Search and Rescue, local EMS, local fire departments, and public works will back up Carroll County Building Official to assist when required for structural evaluation of buildings and structures (ESF #3). The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office backed up by Search and Rescue will be the primary agency in any ground searches. The local chapter of the American Red Cross will assist with support efforts during searches such as mass care feeding; sheltering; bulk distribution; logistics; and health and mental health services for rescue workers, support personnel, and the victims. The Health Department will advise search and rescue medical teams in industrial hygiene issues as they become apparent. The Public Service Authority, Carroll County Maintenance Department, Carroll County GIS and the Building Official will assist with any equipment, maps, staff, and vehicles. Law enforcement will assist with perimeter security, communications, and assistance as required. The Fire Department and EMS agencies will provide medical resources, equipment and expertise.
Communications will be established and maintained with ESF #5- Emergency Management to report and receive assessments and status information.
Actions • Develop and maintain plans and procedures to implement search and rescue operations in time of emergency; • Provide emergency medical treatment and pre-hospital care to injured; • Assist with the warning, evacuation, and relocation of citizens during a disaster; • Coordinate with GIS any mapping requirements • The designated representatives should report to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). When necessary assign duties to all personnel; • Follow established procedures in responding to search and rescue incidents; and • Record disaster related expenses.
8/8/2017 82 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Responsibilities • Manages search and rescue task force deployment to, employment in, and redeployment from the affected area; • Coordinates logistical support for search and rescue during field operations;
• Develops policies and procedures for effective use and coordination of search and rescue; • Provides status reports on search and rescue operations throughout the affected area; and • Request further assistance from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for additional resources.
8/8/2017 83 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #10- Oil and Hazardous Materials
Primary Agency Hillsville Volunteer Fire Department
Secondary/ Support Agencies Carroll County Emergency Management Cana Volunteer Fire Department Virginia Department of Emergency Management Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Health Department Sheriff’s Office EMS
Introduction
Purpose: This section provides information for response to hazardous materials incident and assists the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in meeting its requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act- SARA Title III.
Scope: The threat of an incident involving hazardous materials has escalated due to the increase in everyday use and transportation of chemicals by the various segments of our population. Hazardous Materials incidents may occur without warning and require immediate response.
Hazardous materials may be released into the environment from a variety of sources including, but not limited to: • Fixed facilities that produce, generate, use, store or dispose of hazardous materials; • Transportation accidents, including rail, aircraft, and waterways; and • Abandoned hazardous wastes sites; and • Terrorism incidents involving Weapons and Mass Destruction.
Evacuation of sheltering in place may be required to protect portion of the locality. If contamination occurs, victims may require special medical treatment.
The release of hazardous materials may have short and/or long health, environmental and economic effects depending upon the type of product.
Policies: • Personnel will be properly trained at a minimum hazardous material level of Hazardous Material Operations. • Fixed Facilities will report annually under SARA Title III; • Fire Chief will assume primary operational control of all hazardous materials incidents; • Determine the need to evacuate or shelter in place;
8/8/2017 84 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Mutual aid agreements will be implemented; and • Establish communications with ESF #5 and ESF #15.
Concept of Operations
General: The EOP and the Hazardous Materials Response Plan provide the guidance for managing hazardous materials incidents. All requests for hazardous materials support will be submitted to the EOC for coordination, validation, and/or action in accordance with this ESF.
Organization: The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) requires the development of detailed procedures for identifying facilities with extremely hazardous materials and for assuming an adequate emergency response capability by these facilities and by local emergency services. A separately published Hazardous Material Emergency Response Plan has been developed for the locality. This plan is considered to be a part of the locality’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
The Fire Chief or designee will assume primary operational control of all hazardous materials incidents.
Mutual aid agreements will be implemented should the incident demand greater resources than are immediately available. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s (VDEM) Regional Hazardous Materials Officer and Hazardous Materials Response Team by requested through the Virginia Emergency Operations Center.
The Director of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the Fire Chief and VDEM Regional Hazardous Materials Officer, will determine the need to evacuate a large area. Evacuation orders or other protective actions will be issued as needed. However, the on-scene commander may order and immediate evacuation prior to requesting or obtaining approval, if this action is necessary to protect live and property. Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement will coordinate the evacuation of the area. Law Enforcement is responsible for providing security for the evacuation area.
Should an evacuation become necessary, warning and directions for evacuation and/or protect in place will be disseminated via all appropriate means. Responding agencies will use mobile loudspeakers, bull horns and/or go door-to-door to ensure that residents in the threatened areas have received evacuation warning.
Actions • Respond to the incident; • Assess the situation; • Determine the need for immediate evacuation or sheltering in place; • Coordinate with the EOC;
8/8/2017 85 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Request assistance through the VEOC; and • Implement Mutual Aid agreements.
Responsibilities • Carroll County maintains a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan, a copy of the plan will be located in the Emergency Operation Center, Emergency Management Office and the local fire departments; • Develop procedures aimed at minimizing the impact of an unplanned release of a hazardous material to protect life and property; • Conduct training for personnel in hazardous materials response and mitigation; • Follow established procedures in responding to hazardous materials incidents; • Provide technical information; • Coordinate control/mitigation efforts with other local, state, and federal agencies; and • Record expenses.
8/8/2017 86 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #11- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Primary Agency Southwest Virginia Farmer’s Market
Secondary/ Support Agencies Carroll County Department of Social Services Carroll County Extension Office Health Department Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Virginia Department of Social Services Red Cross Local and Regional Food Banks
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function #11- Agriculture and Natural Resources works to address the provision of nutrition assistance; control and eradication of an outbreak of a highly contagious or economically devastating animal/zoonotic disease, highly infective plant disease, or economically devastating plant pest infestation; assurance of food safety and security; and protection of cultural resources and historic property resources during an incident.
Scope: Activities will be undertaken to: • Identify food assistance needs; • Obtain appropriate food supplies; • Arrange for transportation of food supplies to the designated area; • Implement an integrated response to an outbreak of highly contagious or economically devastating animal disease, infective exotic plant disease or an economically devastating plant pest infestation; • Coordinate with Public Health and Medical Services to ensure that animal/veterinary/and wildlife issues are supported; • Inspect and verify food safety in distribution and retail sites; • Conduct food borne disease surveillance and field investigations; • Coordinate appropriate response actions to conserve, rehabilitate, recover, and restore natural, cultural, and historic properties resources.
Polices: • Each supporting agency is responsible for managing its assets and resources after receiving direction from the Health Department and the Southwest Virginia Farmer’s Market; • Actions will be coordinated with agencies responsible for mass feeding;
8/8/2017 87 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • The ESF will encourage the use of mass feeding as the primary outlet for disaster food supplies; • Schools and institutions may be able to feed affected population for several days; • Food supplies secured and delivered are for household distribution or congregate meal service; • Transportation and distribution may be arranged by volunteer organizations; • Priority is given to moving supplies into areas of critical need and then to areas of moderate need; • Animal depopulation activities and disposal will be conducted as humanely as possible; • Ensure food safety.
Concept of Operations
General: The Health Department will assume the coordinator’s role of the ESF. The coordinator will organize staff based on the four functional areas. It organizes and coordinates resources and capabilities to facilitate the delivery of services, assistance, and expertise.
ESF #11 provides for an integrated response to an outbreak of highly contagious or economically devastating animal/zoonotic disease, exotic plant disease, or economically devastating plant or pest infestation.
ESF #11 also ensures the safety and security of the commercial supply of food (meat, poultry, and egg products) following an incident.
ESF # 11 identifies, secures, and arranges for the transportation of food to areas.
Organization: The coordination depends on what kind of assistance is required at the time. When an incident requires assistance from more than one of the functions, the Health Department provides overall direction.
Once the ESF is activated the coordinator will contact appropriate support agencies to assess the situation and determine appropriate actions.
Carroll County will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). A local emergency may need to be declared to initiate response activates.
For food supply safety and security, the Virginia Department Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Health Department coordinate the field response.
Actions • Determine the critical needs of the affected population; • Catalog available resources and locate these resources; • Ensure food is fit for consumption;
8/8/2017 88 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Coordinate shipment of food to staging areas; • Work to obtain critical food supplies that are unavailable from existing inventories; • Identify animal and plant disease outbreaks; and • Provide inspection, fumigation, disinfection, sanitation, pest termination, and destruction of animals or articles found to be contaminated or infected.
Responsibilities • Provides guidance to unaffected areas as to precautions that may be taken to ensure animal and plant health; • Ensure proper handling and packing of any samples and shipments to the appropriate research laboratory; • Provides information and recommendations to the Health Department for outbreak incidents; • Assigns veterinary personnel to assist in delivering animal health care and performing preventative medicine activities; • Conduct subsequent investigations jointly with other law enforcement agencies; • Assess the operating status of inspected meat, poultry and egg product processing, distribution, import and retail facilities in the affected area; • Evaluate the adequacy of inspectors, program investigators and laboratory services relative to the incident; • Establish logistical links with organizations involved in long-term congregate meal service; and • Establish need for replacement food products.
8/8/2017 89 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #12- Energy
Primary Agency Emergency Management Public Service Authority
Secondary/ Support Agencies State Corporation Commission Department if Mines, Minerals, and Energy American Electric Power Local Natural Gas Suppliers
Introduction
Purpose: Describe procedures to restore the public utility systems critical to saving lives; protecting health, safety and property, and to enable ESFs to respond.
Scope: ESF #12 will collect, evaluate, and share information on energy system damage. It will also estimate the impact of energy system outages within the affected area. According to the National Response Plan the term “energy” includes producing, refining, transporting, generating, transmitting, conserving, building, distributing, and maintaining energy systems. Additionally ESF #12 will provide information concerning the energy restoration process such as projected schedules, percent completion of restoration, and other information as appropriate.
Policies: • Will work to provide fuel, power, and other essential resources to the locality; • Will work with utility providers to set priorities for allocating commodities; • Personnel will stay up to date with procedures through education and training; • Restoration of normal operations at critical facilities will be a priority; and • Maintain a list of critical facilities in the EOC and Emergency Management Office, and continuously monitor those to identify vulnerabilities
Concept of Operations
General: The supply of electric power to customers may be cut off due to either generation capacity shortages and/or transmission/distribution limitations. Generation capacity shortfalls are more likely to result from extreme hot weather conditions or disruptions to generation facilities. Other energy shortages, such as interruptions in the supply of natural gas or other petroleum products for transportation and industrial uses, may result from extreme weather, strikes, international embargoes, disruption of pipeline systems, or terrorism.
8/8/2017 90 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan The suddenness and devastation of a catastrophic disaster or other significant event can sever key energy lifelines, constraining supply in impacted areas, or in areas with supply links to impacted areas, and can also affect transportation, communications, and other lifelines needed for public health and safety. There may be widespread and prolonged electric power failures. Without electric power, communications will be interrupted, traffic signals will not operate, and surface movement will become grid locked. Such outages may impact public health and safety services, and the movement of petroleum products for transportation and emergency power generation. Thus, a major, prolonged energy systems failure could be very costly and disruptive.
Organization: In the wake of such a major disaster, Local Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) will be assisted by state-level assets to help in the emergency efforts to provide fuel and power and other essential resources as needed. The priorities for allocation of these assets will be to: • Provide for the health and safety of individuals and families affected by the event; • Provide sufficient fuel supplies to local agencies, emergency response organizations, and service stations in critical areas; • Help energy suppliers obtain information, equipment, specialized labor, fuel, and transportation to repair or restore energy systems; • Recommend/comply with local and state actions to conserve fuel, if needed; • Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies in providing energy emergency information, education, and conservation guidance to the public; • Coordinate information with local, state, and federal officials and energy suppliers about available energy supply recovery assistance; • The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will send requests to the State EOC for fuel and power assistance.
The private sector will be relied upon to manage independently until it can no longer do so, or until the health, safety, and welfare of citizens are at risk. The industries will be expected to establish their own emergency plans and procedures and to implement them through their own proprietary systems.
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is the designated commodity manager for natural gas and electric power. The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) are the commodity manager for petroleum products and for solid fuels.
Following a catastrophic disaster, the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC), with staff support from SCC and DMME, will coordinate the provision of emergency power and fuel to affected jurisdictions to support immediate response operations. They will work closely with federal energy officials, other Commonwealth support agencies, and energy suppliers and distributors. Carroll County will identify the providers for each of their energy resources.
Actions • Identify, quantify, and prioritize the minimum essential supply of fuel and resources required to ensure continued operation of critical facilities such as public utilities and schools; • Monitor the status of all essential resources to anticipate shortages;
8/8/2017 91 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Maintain liaison with fuel distributors and local utility representatives; • Implement local conservation measures; • Keep the public informed; • Implement procedures for determining need and for the distribution of aid; • Allocate available resources to assure maintenance of essential services; • Consider declaring a local emergency; and • Document expenses.
Responsibilities • Review plans and procedures. Review procedures for providing lodging and care for displaced persons (see ESF #6); • In the event of a fuel shortage, establish procedures for local fuel suppliers/distributors to serve customers referred to them by Carroll County government; • Keep the public informed and aware of the extent of the shortage, the need to conserve the resource in short supply, and the location and availability of emergency assistance; • Provide emergency assistance to individuals as required; • Enforce state and local government conservation programs; and • Identifies resources needed to restore energy systems.
8/8/2017 92 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #13- Public Safety and Security
Primary Agency Carroll County Sheriff’s Office
Secondary/ Support Agencies Emergency Management Twin County E911 Fire Department Virginia State Police Virginia Department of Transportation New River Valley Training Academy Cadets VA Game Commission U.S. Park Service Police Hillsville Police Department
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #13- Public Safety and Security is to maintain law and order, to provide public warning to provide for the security of critical facilities and supplies, to provide a “safe scene” for the duration of a traffic disruptive incident, to effect the evacuation of threatened areas, to provide access control to evacuated areas or critical facilities, to assist with search and rescue operations, and to assist with identification of the dead.
Scope: ESF #13 is designed to respond during a time of emergency using existing procedures. These procedures are in the form of department directives that cover all types of natural disasters, technological hazards, and acts of terrorism; incidents include flooding, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, search and rescue operations, traffic control, and evacuations.
In the event of a state or federally declared disaster, the Governor can provide National Guard personnel and equipment to support local law enforcement operations. This assistance will require a request to the VEOC as to the capabilities needed.
Policies: • Carroll County Sheriff’s Office will retain operational control; • The Incident Commander will determine the need for security at the scene; • Local Law Enforcement in coordination with the Coordinator of Emergency Management will identify areas of potential evacuation; • The concentration of large numbers of people in shelters during an evacuation may necessitate law enforcement presence to maintain orderly conduct; and • Law Enforcement will be needed in evacuated areas to prevent looting and protect property;
8/8/2017 93 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations
General: Existing procedures in the form of department directives provide the basis for a law enforcement response in time of emergency. The mission of the Public Safety and Security function is to maintain law and order, protect life and property, provide traffic control and law enforcement support, guard essential facilities/suppliers and coordinate mutual aid.
The Communications Center is the point of contact for the receipt of all warnings and notification of actual or impending emergencies or disasters.
If the National Guard is called in for a state or federally declared disaster they may only be used for low-risk duties such as security and traffic control and coordination with ESF #1 and ESF #9. A hazard or potential hazard situation could justify the need for evacuation for a short period of a few hours to several days or weeks, depending on the hazard and its severity. In order to limit access to the hazard area, various personnel and devices will be required, such as the following:
• Personnel to direct traffic and staff control points; • Signs to control or restrict traffic; • Two-way radios to communicate to personnel within and outside the secured area; • Control point(s); • Adjacent highway markers indicating closure of area; • Markers on surface roads leading into the secured areas; • Patrols within and outside the secured area; and • Established pass system for entry and exit of secured areas.
The Virginia Department of Transportation Residency Shop has general responsibility for signing and marking.
Organization: Local Law Enforcement will utilize their normal communications networks during disasters. The Emergency Manager, in coordination with local law enforcement and the fire departments, should delineate areas that may need to be evacuated. Law Enforcement will set up control points and roadblocks to expedite traffic to reception centers and security at damaged public property, shelter facilities and donation/distribution centers. Should an evacuation become necessary, warning and evacuation instructions will be put out via radio and television. Also local law enforcement and fire departments will use mobile loudspeakers to ensure that all residents in the threatened areas have received the evacuation warning.
Actions • Identify essential facilities and develop procedures to provide for their security and continued operation in the time of an emergency; • Maintain police intelligence capability to alert government agencies and the public to potential threats;
8/8/2017 94 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Develop procedures and provide training for the search and rescue of missing persons in coordination with ESF#9; • Develop strategies to effectively address special emergency situations that may require district law enforcement procedures, such as civil disorders, hostage taking, weapons of mass destruction, terrorist situations, and bomb threats/detonations; • Test primary communications systems and arrange for alternate systems, if necessary; • Assist with the implementation of the evacuation procedures for the threatened areas, if necessary; • Provide traffic and crowd control as required; • Implement existing mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions, if necessary; and • Document expenses.
Responsibilities • Law enforcement; • Crowd control; • Manages preparedness activities; • Conducts evaluation of operational readiness; • Resolves conflicting demands for public safety and security resources; • Coordinates backup support from other areas; • Initial warning and alerting; • Security of emergency site, evacuated areas, shelter areas, vital facilities and supplies; • Traffic control; • Evacuation and access control of threatened areas; and • Assist the Health Department with identification of the dead.
8/8/2017 95 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 1 to Emergency Support Function #13
CARROLL COUNTY ENTRY PERMIT TO ENTER RESTRICTED AREAS
1. Reason for entry (if scientific research, specify objectives, location, length of time needed for study, methodology, qualifications, sponsoring party, NSF grant number and date on separate page). If contractor/agent- include name of contractual resident party, attach evidence of right if interest in destination. Resident: Purpose. ______
2. Name, address, and telephone of applicant, organization, university, sponsor, or media group. Also contact person if questions should arise. ______3. Travel (fill out applicable sections; if variable call information to dispatcher for each entry) Method of Travel (vehicle, aircraft)______
Description of Vehicle/Aircraft Registration______
Route of Travel if by Vehicle______
Destination by legal location or landmark/E911 address______
Alternate escape route if different from above______
4. Type of 2-way radio system to be used and your base station telephone number we can contact in emergency (a CB radio or radio telephone will not be accepted). Resident: Cellular or home number.______
Entry granted into hazard area.
Authorizing Signature______Date ______The conditions for entry are attached to and made a part of this permit. Any violation of the attached conditions for entry can result in revocation of this permit. The Waiver of Liability is made a part of and attached to this permit. All persons entering the closed area under this permit must sign the Waiver of Liability before entry.
8/8/2017 96 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 2 to Emergency Support Function #13
CARROLL COUNTY WAIVER OF LIABILITY (TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH APPLICATION FORM)
I, the undersigned, hereby understand and agree to the requirements stated in the application form and in the safety regulations and do further understand that I am entering a (high) hazard area with full knowledge that I do so at my own risk and I do hereby release and discharge the federal government, the Commonwealth of Virginia and all its political subdivisions including Carroll County, their officers, agents and employees from all liability for any damages or losses incurred while within the Closed Area.
I understand that the entry permit is conditioned upon this waiver. I understand that no public agency shall have any duty to attempt any search and rescue efforts on my behalf while I am in the Closed or Restricted Area.
Signatures of applicant and members of his field party Date
Print full name first, then sign.
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______I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
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______I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
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______I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
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______I have read and understand the above waiver of liability.
8/8/2017 97 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function # 14- Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation
Primary Agency County Administrator’s office Emergency Management
Secondary/ Support Agencies Carroll County Administration Carroll County Building Official’s Department Department of Social Services Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Virginia Department of Health Red Cross
Introduction
Purpose: Emergency Support Function (ESF) #14- Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation develops a comprehensive and coordinated recovery process that will bring about the prompt and orderly restoration of community facilities and services, infrastructure, and economic base, while providing for the health, welfare and safety of the population.
Scope: ESF #14 support may vary depending on the magnitude and type of incident and the potential for long term and severe consequences. ESF #14 will address significant long-term impacts in the affected area on housing, business and employment, community infrastructure, and social services. A local Disaster Recovery Task Force should provide for individuals, families, and businesses who have applied for available state and federal assistance but who may still have unmet needs.
Policies: • Long term community recovery and mitigation efforts are forward looking and market based, focusing on permanent restoration of infrastructure, housing and the local economy, with attention to mitigation of future impacts of a similar nature when feasible; • Use the post-incident environment as an opportunity to measure the effectiveness of previous community recovery and mitigation efforts; • Facilitates the application of loss reduction building science expertise to the rebuilding of critical infrastructure; and • Personnel will stay up to date with policies and procedures through training and education.
8/8/2017 98 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations
General: The recovery phase is characterized by two components: the emergency response phase which deals primarily with life saving and emergency relief efforts (i.e., emergency food, medical, shelter, and security services); and the broader recovery and reconstruction component which deals with more permanent and long-term redevelopment issues.
Although all Carroll County departments are involved in both components, the emphasis and focus changes among departments as they shift from one component to the other. In the emergency response and relief recovery component, the primary Carroll County departments involved include fire and rescue, law enforcement, health, social services, and education; whereas in the recovery and reconstruction component, the emphasis shifts to Carroll County departments dealing with housing and redevelopment, economic development, land use, and government financing. The two components will be occurring simultaneously with the emergency relief component taking precedence in the initial stages of recovery, and the recovery and reconstruction component receiving greater attention as the recovery process matures.
The Office of Emergency Management will be the lead coordinating department in the life- saving and emergency relief component of the recovery process and the county administration will take the coordinating lead during the reconstruction phase.
The recovery analysis process is comprised of the following phases: reentry, needs assessment, damage assessment, the formulation of short-term and long-term priorities within the context of basic needs and available resources, and the identification and implementation of appropriate restoration and development strategies to fulfill priorities established, as well as bring about an effective recovery program.
The damage assessment process for the locality is described in the Damage Assessment Support Annex of the EOP. Team leaders for the Damage Assessment Teams have been identified and the necessary forms included within this support annex. Although damage assessment is primarily a local government responsibility, assistance is provided by state and federal agencies, as well as private industry that have expertise in specific functional areas such as transportation, agriculture, forestry, water quality, housing, etc.
The process to request and receive federal assistance will be the same as all other natural or man- made disasters. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management will be the coordinating state agency in the recovery process, and FEMA will be the coordinating federal agency. Utilizing the preliminary damage assessment information collected, short-term and long-term priorities are established and recovery strategies developed in coordination with other state agencies, local governments, the federal government, and private industry.
Short-term recovery strategies would include: • Emergency Services; • Communications networks; • Transportation networks and services;
8/8/2017 99 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Potable water systems; • Sewer systems; • Oil and natural gas networks; • Electrical power systems; • Initial damage assessment; • Emergency debris removal; • Security of evacuated or destroyed area; and • Establishing a disaster recovery center and joint field office
Long-term strategies would strive to restore and reconstruct the post-disaster environment to pre- existing conditions. Federal and state agencies will provide technical assistance to localities in the long-term planning and redevelopment process. Economic aid will be provided to assist localities and states in rebuilding their economic base, replacing and restoring their housing inventory, and ensuring that all construction and development complies with building codes and plans. Regional cooperation and coordination will be stressed and promoted at all levels of government in order to achieve the priorities established and facilitate recovery efforts. Carroll County will develop strategies in coordination with regional local governments and economic planning councils. Federal and state catastrophic disaster plans will support this effort. Items or actions to be focused on in this phase include:
• Completion of the damage assessment; • Completion of the debris removal; • Repairing/rebuilding the transportation system; • Repairing/rebuilding of private homes and businesses; and • Hazard Mitigation projects.
Organization: The Director of Emergency Management will direct response, recovery, and reconstruction efforts in the disaster impacted areas of the locality, in coordination with the Coordinator of Emergency Management, all local departments, and the appropriate state and federal agencies.
A Presidential Declaration of Disaster will initiate the following series if events: • Federal Coordinating Officer will be appointed by the President to coordinate the federal efforts; • State Coordinating Officer will be appointed by the Governor to coordinate state efforts; • A Joint Field Office (JFO) will be established within the state (central to the damaged area) from which the disaster assistance programs will be coordinated; and • A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be established in the affected areas to accommodate persons needing individual assistance after they have registered with FEMA.
A Presidential Declaration of Disaster may authorize two basic types of disaster relief assistance:
• Individual Assistance- Supplementary Federal Assistance provided under the Stafford Act to individuals and families adversely affected by a major disaster or emergency. Such
8/8/2017 100 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan assistance may be provided directly by the Federal government of through State or local governments or disaster relief organizations.
• Public Assistance- Supplementary Federal Assistance provided under the Stafford Act to State and Local governments or certain private, non-profit organizations other then assistance for the direct benefit of families and individuals.
As potential applicants for Public Assistance, local governments and private nongovernmental agencies must thoroughly document disaster-related expenses from the onset of an incident.
Mitigation has become increasingly important to local officials who must bear the agony of loss of life and property when disaster strikes. The Director of Emergency Management will take the lead in determining mitigation projects needed following a disaster and make applications for available mitigation grants.
Actions • In cooperation with other ESFs, as appropriate, use hazard predictive modeling and loss estimation methodology to ascertain vulnerable critical facilities as a basis for identifying recovery priorities; • Gather information to assess the scope and magnitude of the social and economic impacts on the affected region; • Coordinate and conduct recovery operations; • Conduct initial damage assessments; • Coordinate early resolution of issues and delivery of assistance to minimize delays for recipients; • Coordinate assessment of accuracy and recalibration of existing hazard, risk, and evacuation modeling; • Facilitate sharing of information and identification of information of issues among agencies and ESFs; • Facilitate recovery decision making across ESFs; and • Facilitate awareness of post incident digital mapping and pre-incident hazard mitigation and recovery planning. Responsibilities • Develop plans for post-incident assessment that can be scaled to incidents of varying types and magnitudes; • Establish procedures for pre-incident planning and risk assessment with post incident recovery and mitigation efforts; • Develop action plans indentifying appropriate agency participation and resources available that take into account the differing technical needs for risk assessment and statutory responsibilities by hazards; • Ensure participation from primary and support agencies; • Lead planning; • Lead post-incident assistance efforts; and
8/8/2017 101 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Identify areas of collaboration with support agencies and facilitate interagency integration. • Local Disaster Recovery Task Forces also provide for individuals, families, and businesses who have applied for available state and federal assistance but who may still have unmet needs.
8/8/2017 102 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 3 to Emergency Support Function #14
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS (Identified or potential sites)
Name Location
Veterans of Foreign Wars 701 West Stuart Drive Grover King Post 1115 Hillsville, Virginia 24343
Carroll County High School 100 Cavs Lane Hillsville, Virginia 24343
Carroll County Intermediate School 1036 North Main Street Hillsville, Virginia 24343
8/8/2017 103 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 4 to Emergency Support Function #14 JOINT FIELD OFFICE LOCATIONS (Identified or potential sites)
Name Location
Crossroads Institute 1117 East Stuart Drive Galax, Virginia 24333
8/8/2017 104 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #15- External Affairs
Primary Agency County Administrator’s Office
Secondary/Support Agencies Emergency Management Fire Law Enforcement Public Schools Information Technology Department Health Department Department of Social Services Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Introduction
Purpose:
Emergency Support Function (ESF) #15- External Affairs is responsible for keeping the public informed concerning the threatened or actual emergency situation and to provide protective action guidance as appropriate to save lives and protect property.
Scope:
To manage information during an incident so that the most up to date and correct information is used to inform the public. This emergency support function will use media reports to support the overall strategy for managing the incident. Coordinate with all agencies involved with the incident so that one message is used for public information to avoid any conflicts of released information. This emergency support function is organized into the following functional components:
• Public Affairs • Community Relations • Legislative Affairs • International Affairs
Policies:
Emergency communications incorporates the following processes: • Control: Identification of emergency communications coordinating, primary and supporting departments and agency roles, and authorities for release of information. • Coordination: Specification of interagency coordination and plans, notifications, activation, and supporting protocols.
8/8/2017 105 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Communications: Development of message content such as incident facts, health risk concerns, pre-incident and post-incident preparedness recommendations, warning issues, incident information, messages, audiences, and strategies for when, how and by whom the messages will be delivered.
During an emergency, the Public Information Officer will:
• Disseminate information by appropriate means, to include any local alert systems, media outlets, cable channel, the Emergency Alert System, NOAA All-hazards radio, and Carroll County’s website; • Clear news releases with the EOC before releasing them to the media; • Will encourage news media to publish articles to increase public awareness; and • Will ensure information is accurate and released in a timely manner.
Concept of Operations
General: In an emergency or disaster it is important to provide timely and accurate information to the public and to the media outlets. News coverage must be monitored to ensure that accurate information is being disseminated. The Public Information Officer for Carroll County during disasters is the County Administrator or designee. Carroll County needs to be prepared to keep local legislators and other political figures informed.
Organization:
Public Affairs are responsible for coordinating messages from the various agencies and establishing a Joint Information Center. Public Affairs will gather information in the incident and provide incident related information through the media and other sources to keep the public informed. Public affairs will monitor the news coverage to ensure the accuracy of the information being disseminated. Public Affairs will handle appropriate special projects such as news conferences and press operations for incident area tours. The Public Affairs Support Annex provides additional details on responsibilities.
Community Relations will prepare an initial action plan with incident-specific guidance and objectives, at the beginning of an actual or potential incident. They will identify and coordinate with the community leaders and neighborhood groups to assist in the rapid dissemination of information, identify unmet needs, and establish an ongoing dialogue and information exchange. The Commonwealth and FEMA deploy a joint Community Relations Team to Carroll County to conduct these operations.
Legislative Affairs will establish contact with the state legislative and congressional offices representing the affected areas to provide information on the incident. Carroll County should be prepared to arrange an incident site visit for legislators and their staffs. Legislative Affairs will also respond to legislative and congressional inquiries.
8/8/2017 106 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan International Affairs, if needed, will work with Department of State to coordinate all matters requiring international involvement.
Actions • Evaluate the situation; • Monitor national and state level news coverage of the situation (if applicable); • After coordination with the State EOC, time permitting, the PIO will begin to disseminate emergency public information via news releases to the local news media; • The content should be coordinated with adjacent jurisdictions and the State EOC; • Emphasize citizen response and protective action; • Develop accurate and complete information regarding incident cause, size, current situation, and resources committed; • Continue to keep the public informed concerning local recovery operations; • Assist the Health Department in disseminating public health notices, if necessary; • Assist state and federal officials in disseminating information concerning relief assistance, and • Document expenses.
Responsibilities • Establish a working arrangement between the County PIO, the local EOC and local radio stations, televisions stations, and newspapers; • Encourage local newspapers to periodically publish general information about those specific hazards, which are most likely to occur, such as flooding and industrial accidents; • Prepare and provide general information as appropriate to special groups such as the visually impaired, the elderly, etc. through social media, Code Red, radio and TV; • If necessary, designate a phone number and personnel to handle citizen inquiries; • Assure the availability of back-up generators at local EAS radio stations; • Arrange regular press briefings; • Coordinate the release of information through public broadcast channels, and written documents; and • Maintain an up-to-date telephone and fax number list for all local news organizations.
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Tab 1 to the ESF # 15 External Affairs
EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION RESOURCES
MEDIA CONTACT/ TELEPHONE Newspapers The Carroll News 276-728-7311 Galax Gazette 276-236-5178 Radio Stations WBRF- 98.1 FM 276-236-9723 WMEV- 94 FM 276-783-3151 Television Stations CBS Channel 7 Roanoke 703-236-9555 NBC Channel 10 Roanoke 540-981-9126 ABC Channel 13 Lynchburg 434 -528-1313
8/8/2017 108 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Emergency Support Function #16 Military Affairs Primary Agency Carroll County Emergency Management Secondary Agencies Sheriff Office Hillsville Police Department Virginia Department of Transportation Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Purpose To outline the parameters on the use of all Department of Defense (DOD) and National Guard assets in support of a declared emergency.
Situation The Governor of Virginia is the Commander-in-Chief of all forces in the Commonwealth organized under the DMA. The Adjutant General (TAG) of Virginia is the military commander. DMA staffs and mans its Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ). Within the JFHQ is the Joint Operations Center (JOC) that is operational 24/7. The Virginia Army National Guard, Virginia Air National Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force are three components that JFHQ-VA draw forces from to fulfill request for assistance requirements. ESF #16 in the County will not be staffed but rather exists as a coordinating entity. Coordination will occur between the Emergency Services Coordinator and the response assets on specifics as it relates to duties assigned.
Planning Assumptions Carroll County does not have military instillations within the jurisdiction and does not maintain stand-alone agreements with military assets. DMA units will not directly respond to requests for assistance from local officials except to save human life, prevent human suffering, or to prevent great damage to or destruction of property. DMA units will advise local officials to submit requests for assistance through the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC).
8/8/2017 109 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations The county will request a capability or need to the Virginia EOC as outlined in EOC procedures and ESF #7 Logistics. It is at the determination of the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC) if DMA assets are best suited for the requested task. Assets will be limited to only accept missions or work assignments if within the original scope of deployment. Support cannot be transferred to another agency without prior approval. Once assets have been committed those responding will coordinate directly with local official to accomplish the objectives. Policies DMA units will not directly respond to requests for assistance from local officials except to save human life, prevent human suffering, or to prevent great damage to or destruction of property. DMA units will advise local officials to submit requests for assistance through the Virginia Emergency Operations Center (VEOC). Military assets are only available during a declared state of emergency. Authorities & References Authorities Emergency Services and Disaster Laws
References ESF #7 Logistics Request Management Process Tab 1 EOC procedures
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Primary Agency Carroll County Department of Parks and Recreation
Support Agencies Carroll County Search and Rescue Department of Social Services American Red Cross Regional VOAD
Introduction
Purpose: The Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex describes the coordinating processes used to ensure the most efficient and effective utilization of unaffiliated volunteers and unsolicited goods during disasters.
Scope: Volunteer services and donated goods in this annex refer to unsolicited goods, and unaffiliated volunteer services.
Policies: Carroll County Parks and Recreation Department, supported by Carroll County Search and Rescue and the Department of Social Services, has primary responsibility for the management of unaffiliated volunteer services and unsolicited donated goods. In addition, Carroll County Parks and Recreation will coordinate with organizations such as the American Red Cross and local or regional VOAD organizations to assist with the coordination of unaffiliated volunteers.
The donation management process must be organized and coordinated to ensure the citizenry is able to take advantage of the appropriate types and amounts of donated goods and services in a manner that precludes interference with or hampering of emergency operations.
The Emergency Management Coordinator also: • Coordinates with other agencies to ensure goods and resources are used effectively; • Looks principally to those organizations with established volunteer and donation management structure; • Encourages cash donations to recognize non-profit voluntary organizations; • Encourages individuals to participate through local Citizen’s Corps Council and/or affiliate with a recognized organization; and • Encourages the use of existing nongovernmental organizational volunteer and donations resources before seeking governmental assistance.
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Concept of Operations
General: Volunteer and Donations Management operations may include the following: • A Volunteer and Donations Coordinator • A phone bank • A coordinated media relations effort coordinated with ESF 15, through social media, Code Red, radio and TV • Effective liaison with other emergency support functions, state and federal government officials • Facility Management Plan
Donated Goods Management Function • Management of unsolicited donated goods involves a cooperative effort by local and voluntary and community based organizations, the business sector and the media. • Carroll County, in conjunction with voluntary organization partners, is responsible for developing donations management plans and managing the flow of donated goods during disaster operations
Volunteer Management Function • Management of unaffiliated volunteers requires a cooperative effort by local and voluntary and community based organizations, such as, faith-based organizations, the private sector and the media. • Local government, in partnership with voluntary organizations, is responsible for developing plans that address the management of unaffiliated volunteers during disaster response and recovery.
Organization: Carroll County will identify sites and facilities that will be used to receive, process, and distribute the unsolicited donated goods that will be sent to the disaster area. The necessary equipment, staff, communications, and security support to these facilities and sites will be provided by local government and volunteer organizations, as required.
Carroll County will coordinate the disaster relief actions of quasi-public and volunteer relief agencies and groups. This is necessary to insure maximum effectiveness of relief operations and to avoid duplication of effort and services. The American Red Cross has been incorporated into the local emergency services organization providing food and clothing to displaced persons at the Shelter Centers.
“Standard operating procedures will be developed to address screening processing, training, and assignments of volunteers who will show up once recovery effort begin.” The service to which personnel are assigned will provide the necessary training. Persons who already possess needed skills or have received specialized training, such as heavy equipment operators, should be
8/8/2017 112 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan assigned duties, which allow for the maximum benefit of their skills. Each individual volunteer will be registered, and a log will be maintained of man-hours worked. Accurate records of all incurred expenses will be maintained.
Responsibilities • Identify potential sites and facilities to manage donated goods and services being channeled into the disaster area; • Identify the necessary support requirements to ensure the prompt establishment and operation of these facilities and sites; • Assign the tasks of coordinating auxiliary manpower and material resources; • Develop procedures for recruiting, registering and utilizing auxiliary resources; • Develop a critical resources list and procedures for acquisition in time of crisis; • Develop procedures for the management of donated goods; • Receive donated goods; • Assist with emergency operations; • Assign volunteers to tasks that best utilize their skills; and • Compile and submit totals for disaster-related expenses.
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SUPPORT ANNEXES
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SUPPORT ANNEXES: INTRODUCTION
Purpose This section provides an overview of the Carroll County Support Annexes to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Background The Support Annexes describes the framework through which local departments and agencies, the private sector, volunteer organizations, and nongovernmental organizations coordinate and execute the common functional processes and administrative requirements necessary to ensure efficient incident management. During an incident, numerous procedures and administrative functions are required to support incident management. The actions described in the Carroll County Support Annexes are not limited to particular types of events but are overarching in nature and applicable to nearly every type of incident. In addition, they may support several Emergency Support Functions (ESFs). Examples include public affairs, infrastructure, resources, and worker safety and health.
The following section includes a series of annexes describing the roles and responsibilities, when appropriate, of Carroll County departments and agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector for those common activities that support the majority of incidents. The annexes the following areas:
• Financial Management • Logistics and Resource Management • Private Sector Coordination • Public Affairs • Information and Technology • Volunteer and Donations Management • Worker Safety and Health • Debris Management • Dam Safety Management
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SUPPORT ANNEXES: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Each Support Annex identifies a coordinating agency and cooperating agencies. In some instances, the responsibility of a coordinating agency is a joint endeavor between two departments.
The overarching nature of functions described in these annexes frequently involves either support to or cooperation of all the departments and agencies involved in incident management efforts. In some cases, actions detailed in the annex also incorporate various components of emergency management and other departments and agencies to ensure seamless integration of and transitions between preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.
The responsibilities of the coordinating agency and cooperating agencies are identifies below.
Coordinating Agency
Coordinating agencies described in the annexes support the incident management mission by providing the leadership, expertise, and authorities to implement critical and specific aspects of the response. The Carroll County emergency management retains responsibility for overall incident for implementation of processes detailed in the annexes.
When the functions of a particular Support Annex are required to assist in the management if an incident, the agency serving as the coordinator is responsible for: • Orchestrating a coordinated delivery of those functions and procedures indentified in the annex; • Providing and staff for the operations function at fixed and field facilities; • Notifying and sub-tasking cooperating agencies; • Managing any tasks with cooperating agencies, as well as appropriate State and Federal agencies; • Working with appropriate private sector organizations to maximize use of all available resources; • Supporting and keeping ESFs and other organizational elements informed of ongoing annex activities; • Planning for short-term and long-term support to incident management and recovery operations; and • Maintaining trained personnel to execute their appropriate support responsibilities.
Cooperating Agencies
When the procedures within a Support Annex are needed to support elements of an incident, the coordinating agency will notify cooperating agencies of the circumstances. Cooperating agencies are responsible for: • Conducting operations, when requested by the coordinating agency or emergency management, using their own authorities, subject-matter experts, capabilities, or resources;
8/8/2017 119 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Participating in planning for short-term and long-term incident management and recovery operations and the development of supporting operational plans, standard operating procedures, checklists, or other job aids, in concert with existing first-responder standards; • Furnishing available personnel, equipment, or other resource support as requested by emergency management; • Participating in training and exercises aimed at continuous improvement of prevention, response, and recovery capabilities; and • Nominating new technologies or procedures that have the potential to improve performance within or across functional areas for review and evaluation.
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Primary Agency Carroll County Animal Control
Secondary/ Support Agencies Southwest Virginia Farmers’ Market Carroll County Search and Rescue
Animal Disaster Management Plan
Index
I. Introduction
A. Mission Statement B. Concept of Operations C. Readiness Levels 1. Normal Operations (Condition Green) 2. Increased Readiness (Condition Yellow) 3. Emergency Operations (Condition Red)
II. Attachments
A. Activation of Animal Disaster Plan B. Appointment of Shelter Manager and Animal Rescue Representative C. Set-up of Animal Disaster Shelter D. Supply Requisition E. Record Keeping and Documentation
III. Response
A. Receiving Animals at Disaster Shelter B. Emergency Care of Animal at Animal Disaster Shelter C. Care for Animals at Animal Disaster Shelter D. Volunteers E. Priority Care for People, Police/Arson Dogs, and SAR Dogs F. Daily Reporting to EOC
IV. Recovery
A. Deactivation of the Animal Disaster Shelter B. Organization of all Shelter Files, Records, Memos, and Receipts
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A. Position Descriptions 1. Position Description - Animal Rescue Representative 2. Position Description - Shelter Manager 3. Position Description - Animal Care/Identification Coordinator 4. Position Description - Veterinary Emergency Animal Care Coordinator 5. Position Description - Supply Coordinator 6. Position Description - Communications/Record Keeping Coordinator
B. Job Aides 1. Shelter Manager 2. Volunteer Information & Sign In Volunteer (Under #1) 3. Animal Care/Identification Coordinator 4. Lost Animal/Reclaim Volunteer (Under #3) 5. Animal Intake Volunteer (Under #3) 6. Kennel Volunteers (Under #3) 6. Veterinary Emergency Animal Care Coordinator 7. Communications/Record Keeping Coordinator 8. Supply Coordinator
C. Forms 1. Form - Shelter Personnel Medical & Emergency Form 2. Form - Intake Animal Medical & Identification Record Back - Medical History & Care Form 3. Form - Medication Administration Record 4. Form - Daily Animal Care Record 5. Form - Animal Transfer Form 6. Form - Deceased Animal Form 7. Form – Release Form 8. Form - Lost Animal Form
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A. Mission Statement To provide immediate care and control of animals. To minimize animal suffering and human anguish by providing temporary shelter for companion animals during an evacuation and provide emergency veterinary care to injured animals. Provide a system for returning animals to their owners after a large-scale disaster/event is over.
B. Concept of Operations Potential hazards, such as flooding and hazardous materials incidents, may require the evacuation of citizens from selected areas of Carroll County. During an evacuation no pets of any kind are permitted in shelters, except for service animals that accompany citizens with special needs.
Carroll County Government recognizes that pets and larger animals are also victims of emergencies and disasters and that a high degree of loyalty between citizens and their animals exist. Frequently, elderly citizens express extreme reluctance to evacuate a disaster area unless arrangements have been made for the care of their companion animals. Such refusals or delays begin a chain reaction that can seriously jeopardize or cause a total breakdown of the overall evacuation plan. The animals are their lifelines. Therefore, helping animals is helping people.
In an attempt to save animals’ lives and reduce human anguish during these events, the Carroll County Animal Control Department, in conjunction with the Twin County Humane Society, local veterinarians, and the American Red Cross will organize programs to identify local resources for animal shelters, emergency sources of animal foods and medicines, pet cages, as well as work with Carroll County Emergency Management to develop evacuation shelter procedures for temporary shelters for companion animals.
C. Readiness Levels
1. Normal Operations (Condition Green) – The Carroll County Animal Control Department is responsible for developing plans and procedures to provide shelter and care for an indeterminate number of companion pets and animals.
a. Identify Veterinary kennels and potential pet and animal shelter(s) and determine the maximum capacities for each potential shelter. Prepare a listing for each shelter, detailing their capacity and functional capabilities without electricity and obtain letters of agreement in advance of the emergency/disaster. Provide copies to the Carroll County Emergency Management.
8/8/2017 123 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan b. Recruit volunteer groups and assign key staff personnel to assist with operations at the temporary pet and animal shelter(s)
c. Identify local resources for animal medical supplies and vaccines (and required quantities) for use at the potential pet and animal shelter(s) (Local Veterinary Offices)
d. Identify local resources for pet and animal foods, cages, flea sprays, and dips, and required quantities for use at the potential pet and animal shelter(s) (Tractor Supply, Southern States)
e. Identify the emergency electrical capabilities and sanitation requirements at the fixed facility as well as temporary animal shelter(s) constructed during times of disaster
2. Increased Readiness (Condition Yellow) – A natural or man-made disaster is threatening the local area
a. Confirm task assignments and alert key personnel and volunteer groups to stand-by status
b. Begin public service announcements in coordination with the County’s Emergency Manager on the care for animals during an emergency/disaster
c. Prepare the necessary forms to emergency requisition (but not yet purchase) pet and animal food and animal medical supplies and vaccines
d. Reconfirm the availability of potential animal shelters
e. Locate resources needed for temporary shelter
f. Identify livestock or food animals that may need to be evacuated
g. Begin record keeping of disaster-related expenses and continue for the duration of the emergency
3. Emergency Operations (Condition Red)
Mobilization Phase – Conditions continue to worsen requiring full-scale response, preparedness and mitigation
a. Provide an Animal Rescue Representative (ARR) to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinate with Carroll County Emergency Management. When advised that an
8/8/2017 124 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan evacuation order has been issued, the assigned Shelter Manager will begin temporary shelter operations at selected sites.
b. Notify the Carroll County Administrator/Emergency Manger to disseminate pet evacuation and shelter information through the EOC
c. Receive and care for evacuated pets and animals. Register and maintain accurate records on their status. As citizens and their pets arrive at the shelter(s), take a picture of the owner and pet for recording purposes
d. Animal Control will pick up and transport animals in the evacuation area as needed
e. Mobilize emergency veterinary teams for emergency medical care of injured animals
f. Recruit volunteer assistance from evacuees to assist in the feeding and cleaning of the pet and animal shelters (Galax Cert & Cart, Twin County Humane Society personnel.)
g. Provide daily situation reports to the EOC of pets and animals located at each pet and animal shelter
Response Phase – Disaster Strikes An emergency response is required to protect lives and property.
a. Continue to receive and provide care for pets and animals at the established shelters. Medical assistance may be obtained from the Local Veterinary Clinic at the designated medical clinics.
b. Animal Control will organize animal rescue teams. Request assistance from the Humane Society (refer to EOP Telephone Directory) and all other volunteer animal groups.
c. Respond to citizen’s request for assistance with their animals
Recovery Operations – This phase requires that priority attention be given to the restoration of essential facilities and return to normal operations
a. Continue to provide for the shelter and care of displaced animals as long as required according to the personal property laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
8/8/2017 125 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan b. Conduct thorough search and locate operations throughout the County for lost, abandoned, and/or injured pets and livestock
c. Advertise and maintain an inquiry service to enable residents to locate their lost pets and animals
d. Work in conjunction with the Regional Landfill to dispose of dead animals and livestock
e. Collect, consolidate and report disaster-related expenses. Include all temporary shelter operations, veterinary supplies and associated personnel costs.
II. Attachments
A. Activation of Animal Disaster Management Plan The County Administrator/Director of Emergency Management or, in his absence, the Deputy Director of Emergency Management or the Emergency Management Coordinator, is responsible for making the decision to order the opening of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The Manager of the EOC will then be responsible for making the decision to activate the Animal Disaster Management Plan. The Animal Rescue Representative (ARR) assigned by the Animal Control Department will report to the EOC. The Shelter Manager will be appointed, and then will be responsible for set-up and operation of each temporary shelter assigned.
The Chief Animal Control Officer would contact all necessary personnel to staff shelters from resource lists. Each shelter will have functional areas as needed, to maintain smooth operations. The appointed Shelter Director will appoint functional area coordinators.
Pet evacuation and shelter information will be disseminated by the ACO through the EOC. All animal rescue and care requests received in the EOC will be coordinated by the Animal Rescue Representative.
B. Appointment of Shelter Director and Animal Rescue Representative The Carroll County Animal Control Department will select or fill the Animal Rescue Representative (ARR) position as an Emergency Support Function (ESF) in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The selection should be a person familiar with the Animal Disaster Management Plan, Animal Shelter operations, and EOC operations. This person will be responsible for receiving all incoming animal requests to the EOC and coordinating responses with the Shelter Directors and all other coordinating agencies such as veterinarians, volunteers, etc.
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C. Set-up of Animal Disaster Shelter
Sites for the Animal Disaster Shelters have been preplanned. The Emergency Management Coordinator will determine which site(s) to activate. Selection of site(s) will depend on affected areas in the county.
As personnel arrive at the Animal Disaster Shelter the Animal Control Officer will appoint persons to fill the functional areas needed to run the shelter. These functional areas are as follows:
Animal Care/Identification Coordinator Veterinary Emergency Animal Care Coordinator Communications/Record Keeping Coordinator Supply Coordinator
Each Functional Area Coordinator will then proceed to set-up his/her section of the Animal Disaster Shelter operations according to the appropriate position description and Job Aid.
D. Supply Requisition All needed Animal Disaster Shelter supplies should be requested by the Supply Coordinator through the Shelter Director to the ACO. The ACO and or an appointee will obtain needed supplies if possible and will report status back to the Shelter Manager. This will cut out the duplication of requests, will aid in the accountability of supplies, and will eliminate the need of the Shelter Manager to become involved with funding.
E. Record Keeping and Documentation Record keeping and documentation are a critical part of the Shelter Manager responsibilities. Each position description outlines the specific reports due daily. It is the Shelter Manager overall responsibility to assure compliance. Daily reports will provide accountability that all requests were responded to, and provide information about resource allocations and additional funding requests.
If a shelter receives monetary donations on-site, the Shelter Manager will assume control of these donations.
III. Response
A. Receiving Animals at Disaster Shelter The Animal Care/Identification Coordinator designee will check in all animals brought to the Animal Disaster Shelter at a designated receiving site. Each animal will have an Intake Animal Medical & Identification Record and Medical History Care Form filled out at this time. This form will follow the animal throughout its stay at the shelter. Each animal will be assigned an identification number which will be recorded on all forms associated with the animal as well as on the animal itself (collar, etc.). Each animal’s
8/8/2017 127 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan record will also contain a Medication Administration Record, a Daily Animal Care Record, and two photographs of the animal.
If an injured animal is received at the temporary shelter, an immediate assessment will be performed and arrangement for transport to the appropriate emergency clinic if an on-site vet is not available. The Veterinary Emergency Animal Care Coordinator will fill out the necessary paperwork. At no time will the paperwork process hold up the emergency care of an animal.
After the check-in process is complete the animal will be taken, along with its records, to the proper holding area where the animal’s care will be taken over by the appropriate staff.
B. Emergency Care of Animals at Animal Disaster Shelter Limited emergency care will be provided by shelter personnel to all injured animals brought to the Animal Disaster Shelter without discrimination. Any injured animal, which needs further medical care, will be transferred to a pre-designated veterinary clinic as soon as possible. All transferred animals will have a copy of their records with them at all times and will be logged in and out of the shelter as per protocol.
C. Care for Animals at Animal Disaster Shelter Food, water, shelter, exercise, grooming, medical attention and compassion will be given to every animal received at the Animal Disaster Shelter. Every animal will be cared for during the operational time of the shelter. When the shelter is closed each animal will be moved to an appropriate facility for continued care. Every attempt will be made to locate animal owners.
D. Volunteers All volunteers reporting to the Animal Disaster Shelter will be under the supervision of the Chief Animal Control Officer. The Chief Animal Control Officer will ensure every volunteer has completed a Shelter Personnel Medical & Emergency Form. The Chief Animal Control Officer will keep these forms on file until which time the files are turned over to the EOC Manager at shelter closure. Volunteers may be used to fill any position to ensure the smooth operation of the Animal Disaster Shelter. Additional volunteers may be requested by the Chief Animal Control Officer.
E. Priority Care for People, Police Dogs, and SAR Dogs A priority list is established to protect those persons and animals used during rescue operations. If a human being is injured at, or brought to, the Animal Rescue Shelter they will receive priority emergency care over all animals. If a Police Dog is injured and brought to the Animal Disaster Shelter it will receive priority emergency care over all other animals. If a SAR Dog is injured and brought to the Animal Disaster Shelter it will receive priority emergency care over all other animals with exception of the above.
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F. Daily Reporting to EOC The Shelter Manager will submit a daily report to the EOC. This report will detail all activities performed by the Animal Disaster Shelter as well as requests for resources. This report should include the reports of the functional areas of the Animal Disaster Shelter.
IV. Recovery
A. Deactivation of the Animal Disaster Shelter The decision to deactivate the Animal Disaster Shelter will come from the Emergency Management Coordinator in the Emergency Operations Center. This decision should be based on the recommendations of the Shelter Manager and the Animal Rescue Representative. The Shelter Manager is responsible for making the decision to operate the shelter at a reduced level based on the number of animals under its care. The Shelter Manager should coordinate this decision through the Animal Rescue Representative and should have the approval of the Emergency Management Coordinator in the EOC.
Any animals still under the care of the Animal Disaster Shelter at the time of deactivation will be transferred to an appropriate facility for the continued care of the animals under the coordination of Carroll Animal Control (Veterinary Clinic, Carroll County Animal Shelter, and Humane Society.
Any animal not claimed within 30 days of the opening of the first Animal Disaster Shelter will be considered abandoned and will be put up for adoption. This will hold true even if the Animal Disaster Shelter is closed prior to the 60 days. The receiving facility will be obligated to maintain the animals for the entire waiting period under the law. Every attempt will be made to reunite animals with their owners.
B. Organization of Shelter Files, Records, Memos, and Receipts All paperwork created by or received by the Animal Disaster Shelter(s) is the property of Carroll County and will be the responsibility of Animal Control to organize and maintain records. An original of all paperwork generated by the Animal Disaster Shelter will remain on file in the Animal Control Office. All paperwork will be made available to the EOC upon request. Any agency other than the EOC requesting shelter paperwork will have to do so through the Carroll County Administrator's Office. Copies of animal records may be given to the animal’s owner, but the original must remain on file for accountability.
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A. Position Descriptions
Animal Rescue Representative
Carroll County Animal Control Department will appoint the Animal Rescue Representative. He/she will assign an Emergency Support Function (ESF) of the EOC. He/she will deal with all incoming EOC messages concerning animal rescue and care. He/she will coordinate with the Shelter Manager and the Emergency Management Coordinator in the EOC when necessary. He/she will relay all information and requests from the Shelter Manager to the EOC.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain a log of all incoming messages and requests • Act on and complete all requests • Coordinate with Shelter Manager to provide all needs to successfully operate the Animal Disaster Shelter • Coordinate with other EOC ESF’s to accomplish mission • Coordinate all requests for animal rescue and care through the Shelter Manager • Provide Animal Disaster Shelter with disaster updates, status of EOC, and all paperwork, maps, supplies, and personnel necessary to accomplish mission • Provide EOC with a daily written report detailing all activities performed including recommendations for improvement
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Shelter Manager
Shelter Manager shall be a Galax/Carroll/Grayson Animal Shelter staff member or County personnel. He/she will be responsible for the overall shelter operations. All shelter personnel will be under the supervision of the Shelter Manager or his/her designee. All facilities, equipment, supplies and animals will be under the direct control of the Shelter Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain smooth operation of the Animal Disaster Shelter • Appoint all Functional Coordinators • Coordinate Veterinary relief efforts • Hold briefings to coordinate all sections as required • Ensure Coordinators are following through with their duties • Provide a budget, and request all funds from the EOC • Adjust personnel as needed to accomplish relief mission • Coordinate relief efforts with EOC, local animal services, and animal welfare groups • Maintain contact with EOC through Animal Rescue Representative (ARR) • Supply updates as well as all requests for supplies and personnel through the ARR • Provide EOC (through the ARR) with a daily written report detailing all activities performed, including recommendations for improvement. Attach Shelter Functional Coordinator daily reports. • Coordinate with local animal services and animal welfare groups for fostering animals and adopting abandoned animals.
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Animal Care/Identification Coordinator
The Shelter Manager will appoint the Animal Care/Identification Coordinator. He/she will be responsible for receiving all animals into the Animal Disaster Shelter, creating all paperwork, providing two pictures of each animal for identification, caring for animals needs (i.e. food, water, shelter, medical attention, grooming, and exercise), and maintaining a daily care routine.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide daily maintenance care for all animals, (food, water, shelter, grooming, exercise) • Check-in all animals received at Animal Disaster Shelter, maintaining written records of each animal with photos for ID • Move all injured animals directly to Emergency Animal Care Coordinator for immediate attention • Coordinate with Shelter Manager to establish an Animal Intake site • Transport all animals to appropriate housing site keeping records with animals • Assist Shelter Manager with cleanup • Maintain daily records of care animals receive (food, water, exercise, grooming, etc.) • Maintain a log of daily activities • Maintain all receipts • Maintain all animal records • Copy of animal records must follow each animal while original remains in shelter file • Provide Shelter Director with a daily written report detailing all activities performed including recommendations for improvement
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Veterinary Emergency Animal Care Coordinator
The Shelter Manager will coordinate with the Veterinarian assigned as the Emergency Animal Care Coordinator. He/she will provide all emergency care to injured animals. He/she will maintain enough medical personnel to accomplish this task.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide emergency care to all injured animals • Maintain adequate medical facilities, medical supplies, and medical personnel to perform the mission • Identify and track injured animals when they are transferred to other facilities • Provide proper handling of medical waste and controlled drugs as related to veterinary relief efforts • Provide food, water, shelter, and care as needed for injured animals • Assist Animal Care/Identification Coordinator with his/her duties as available • Maintain all animal records • Maintain log of daily actions • Provide continued care for injured animals • Coordinate with Shelter Manager to dispose of deceased animals • Coordinate with Shelter Manager and Health Department to control disease transmission • Provide all shelter animals with vaccinations to prevent the spread of disease and illness • Coordinate care of special animals (exotic, wild) with Shelter Manager • Provide medical personnel for SAR Teams • Maintain accountability of all animals and all shelter medical personnel • Provide the Shelter Manager with a daily written report detailing all activities performed including recommendations for improvement
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Supply Coordinator
The Shelter Manager will appoint the Supply Coordinator. He/she will be responsible for maintaining all needed supplies to run the shelter, including but not limited to food, water, feed, equipment, clerical supplies, and fuel. He/she will maintain all receipts and records of supplies for shelter.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate with the Shelter Manager to choose a reception and distribution site • Search for and secure a centrally located building that can be used as a supply depot for related activities. Building must be secured and have limited access • Coordinate with the Shelter Manager to pick up needed supplies • Provide a list of supplies on hand and supplies needed to Shelter Manager • Maintain proper storage of all supplies so as not to allow to perish • Distribute all supplies as needed to Coordinators • Maintain log of all supplies received and distributed • Maintain log and give receipts for all donated supplies. Keep copy of all receipts. • Provide daily distribution of supplies • Provide water and food for animals and relief personnel • Provide Shelter Manager with a daily written report detailing all activities performed, including recommendations for improvement
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Record Keeping Coordinator
The Shelter Manager will appoint the Record Keeping Coordinator. He/she will be responsible for maintaining communications between the Shelter Manager and the EOC; and between the SAR Teams. He/she will be responsible for maintaining a copy of all documents and records pertaining to the shelter. These may include Coordinator reports, Shelter Manager reports, accounts receivable, requests, budget, personnel medical forms and emergency contacts, and animal records.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for communications between Shelter Manager and Coordinators (i.e. memos) • Provide and be accountable for telephones, CBs, radios, couriers, machines, computers, beepers, cellular phones, printers, typewriters, to all sections as needed. • Provide operators for all equipment • Prepare news releases for Shelter Manager • Provide daily update of key personnel phone list • Prepare information sheet for Animal Rescue Representative to provide to volunteers • Provide list of needs from other sections to be given to the Shelter Manager • Provide photographs and video of relief efforts for documentation purposes • Maintain a file of all documents created in the shelter • Answer all phones at shelter • Maintain message log • Collect and record all donated funds and turn over to the Shelter Manager. Maintain a log of all donations. All non-monetary donations may be used as needed at the shelter or transferred elsewhere as needed. • Provide the Shelter Manager with a daily written report detailing all activities performed, including recommendations for improvement
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Shelter Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
• Set up shelter areas using shelter map as a guide • Assign personnel to key positions including Supply Coordinator, Animal Care/Id Coordinator, and Vet Emergency Animal Care Coordinator • Coordinate smooth operation of shelter. Assure personnel are manning assigned stations. • Make requests for more supplies or personnel through the EOC – Animal Rescue Rep (ARR) • Assure all record keeping is being maintained • Do not get involved with animal care or ID. You must maintain the operation of the entire shelter. • Hold a briefing to distribute information to all shelter volunteers • Assign a volunteer to the position of Volunteer Information & Sign In
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Volunteer Information & Sign-In Volunteer
Duties and Responsibilities
• Sign in and out all volunteers on sign in board • Have all volunteers fill out the Shelter Personnel Medical & Emergency Form • Place an ID armband or badge on all volunteers with identifying “Carroll Animal Disaster Shelter” • Have each volunteer fill out a bola tag and wear it at all times. County ID or driver’s license should also be in bola tag. • Take a Polaroid picture of each volunteer and attach it to the bottom right corner of the Shelter Personnel Medical & Emergency Form. • File all Shelter Personnel Medical & Emergency Forms in book labeled Shelter Personnel
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Duties and Responsibilities
• Assign personnel to the positions of Lost Animal/Reclaim • Volunteer, Animal Intake Volunteer, and Kennel Volunteers • Confirm the above positions are following their assigned duties • Assist Shelter Manager with the set-up of the Animal Intake area and the Lost Animal Reclaim area • Confirm that all animals are being cared for properly • Confirm that all paperwork is being performed properly • Confirm that all animals have proper ID and records attached
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Duties and Responsibilities
• Have citizen fill out Lost Animal Form • Ask citizen for a picture of animal if available • Compare Lost Animal Form to Stray Animal Book at the Animal Intake area. DO NOT allow citizens past your table. • Advise shelter director of animal match so he/she may release animal to citizen • Take photo of citizen and ask for ID if animal is being released to them
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Animal Intake Volunteer
Duties and Responsibilities
• Complete Animal Intake Form • Take 2 Photo pictures of animal • Label pictures with animal intake number, date animal arrives, and sex of animal • Staple picture to Animal Intake Form in lower right hand corner • Place other picture in the book labeled Pictures of Unclaimed Animals • Write the animal intake number on the ID band and place on animals neck • Leave existing collars on animals • Label cage with animal intake number, date animal arrived, and sex of animal • If animal has been admitted and is on any medication, send animal to Veterinarian for check-up • Locate a Kennel Volunteer to place animal in a cage
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Duties and Responsibilities
• Set up kennel sections by animal type. Designate separate areas for stray and quarantine animals. • Assist Supply Coordinator with set-up of animal food and supply storage and distribution areas and help maintain. Report to Supply Coordinator any needs. • Assist Supply Coordinator with set-up of animal food preparation area and help maintain • Assist Supply Coordinator with set-up of animal cage cleaning area and help maintain • Move animals from animal intake area to kennels. Wear protective gloves. • Care for animals (i.e. food, water, walk, groom, clean) • Take injured animals to Vet table • Report any changes of animal status to Shelter Manager and • Veterinarian
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Veterinary Emergency Animal Care Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities
• Care for injured animals • Fill out proper forms • Monitor injured animal progress • Coordinate disposal of deceased animals with Shelter Manager • Coordinate with Shelter Manager the transfer of injured animals to clinics when necessary • Maintain medical supplies • Maintain daily log of all actions • Update Shelter Coordinator on a regular basis
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Record Keeping Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist Shelter Manager with set up of communications • Prepare regular news releases for Shelter Manager • Provide ARR in EOC with needed information • Provide photographs and video documentation of shelter operations for documentation purposes • Maintain all shelter files and make sure each volunteer is maintaining proper paperwork • Collect and record all donated funds • Provide Shelter Manager with daily report
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• Coordinate with Shelter Director to set up shelter areas • Set up supply areas • Provide Shelter Coordinator with a list of needs • Distribute supplies as needed • Maintain detailed log of activities • Provide water and food for personnel and animals
8/8/2017 144 Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan C. Forms Shelter Personnel Medical & Emergency Form Name: ______Address: ______Mailing Address: ______Phone: ______
Emergency Contact Name: ______Emergency Contact Phone: ______Emergency Contact Mailing Address: ______Emergency Contact Street Address: ______
For ID purposes only: Race: ______Hair Color: ______Eye Color: ______Birthmarks: ______Distinguishing features: ______Height: ______Weight: ______
Medical History: ______
Medications: ______
Allergies to Medications: ______Doctor: ______Other Allergies: ______Special Dietary Needs: ______
I give my permission to be treated at a medical facility or by personnel at this shelter. ______
Parental permission: I hereby give permission for my child to volunteer at the Carroll County Animal Disaster Shelter and take full responsibility for any injuries received by my child. ______
I also give permission for my child to be treated at a medical facility or by personnel at this shelter. ______
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Intake Animal Medical & Identification Record ID#______
Date______Disaster Name/______Shelter______Location ______
Date Found______Location Found______Transported By______
Name of Animal (if known)______
Breed______Sex______Age______Weight______Aggressive______
Description (size, markings, color)______
Dietary Needs ______
Medications______
Meds provided by owner (yes/no)
Owner’s Name (if known)______
Address______
Phone______Pager______Cellular Phone______
Transferred to Vet Hospital Transferred to Shelter/Animal Society
Name______Name______
Address______Address______
Phone______Phone______
Veterinarian______Director______
Date______Date______
Owner Drop Off I certify that I am the owner/agent of the above listed animal and authorize veterinary care as indicated. I understand that if I have not claimed my pet within _____ days that it will be considered abandoned. Signature ______Date______
I will not be returning for my pet. Signature______Date______
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Medical History & Care Form
ID#______
Date______
Care Received______
Dietary Needs______
Medications Received______
Veternarian______
Date______
Care Received______
Dietary Needs______
Medications Received______
Veternarian______
Date______
Care Received______
Dietary Needs______
Medications Received______
Veternarian______
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Medication Administration Record ID#______
Date Medication Dosage/Route Time Initials Comments on Behavior
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Daily Animal Care Report ID#______
Date Care (food, water, exercise, etc.) Comments on Condition Initials of Caregiver
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Animal Transfer Form
ID#______Date______
Time______
Facility______
Name______
Address______
Phone______
Reason for Transfer______
Will Animal be Returning?______
Date______
Time______
Facility______Name______Address______Phone______
Reason for Transfer______
Will Animal be Returning?______
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Deceased Animal Form
ID#______
Date______Time______Location______Name______
Type of Animal: Cat_____ Dog_____ Cow_____ Horse_____ Other______
Description of Animal: (Markings, color, etc.):
Possible cause of death: ______
Remains turned over to______
Buried______Cremated______Other______
Signature: ______Date: ______
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Release Form
The undersigned owner(s) (agent) of the animal(s) described as follows:
Name of Animal ______Breed______Description: ______
Hereby request the emergency quartering of these animals being evacuated because of a pending or occurring disaster. The animal owners (agents) hereby release the receiving property owners and any caregivers from any and all liability regarding the care and quartering of these animals during and following this emergency. The animal owners (agents) acknowledge that if emergency conditions pose a threat to the safety of these animals, additional relocation may be necessary and that this release is intended to extend to such relocation.
The animal owners (agents) acknowledge that the risk of injury or death to these animals during an emergency cannot be eliminated and agree to be responsible for any veterinary expenses which may be incurred in the treatment of their animals. It is also requested that the animal owners (agents) contribute to the feeding and daily care of their animals, if possible.
The cost (if any) of returning these animals after the emergency will be at the owner’s (agent’s) expense. If an animal is not claimed within thirty (30) days, unless prior arrangements have been made, the animal owner will be notified of possible adoption or relocation.
Printed Name of Animal Owner (Agent) ______
Signed Name of Animal Owner (Agent) ______
Address of Animal Owner (Agent) ______Home Phone ______
Place of Employment ______Work Phone ______
Address to which Owner (agent) plans to evacuate ______during the emergency ______Phone ______
It is the responsibility of the animal owner (agent) to keep the receiving property owners aware of where the animal owner (agent) can be contacted following the emergency.
Address of Receiving Property ______
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Lost Animal Form
Today’s Date Information Received By
Owner Information Name Address
Temporary Address Phone Number
Date/Location Where Animal Was Last Seen Date Last Seen Location
Do You Have A Picture Of The Animal? Is The Animal Friendly?
Does The Animal Have A History Of Running Away? Animal Description Type of Animal If a Litter, Number in Litter
Breed Size (Small/Medium/Large) Animal’s Name
Male/Female/Fixed Tail (Short/Long/Curly/Straight) Distinguishing Marks
Fur Length/Coat Type Colors Ears (Floppy/Erect)
Is Animal Wearing A Collar? Does The Animal Have An ID Tag? Info on Tag?
Rabies License Number? Indoor/Outdoor Animal Cat – Declawed?
Veterinarian Used Name Phone
Address Are Shots Current?
Animal on Any Medication? Frequency
When Was Medication Last Given?
Contacts Who Else Have You Notified That The Animal Is Missing?
Comments
Office Use Only Lost Animal Matched With Animal ID # Date Owner Contacted
Date Animal Reclaimed Released to Owner Print & Sign Name
Owner’s Drivers License # State Phone Number
Status of Animal Owner Located Matched At Shelter Deceased Unknown after 30 Day
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan DAM SAFETY SUPPORT ANNEX
Coordinating Agency Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management
Cooperating Agencies County Administrator Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Dam owners
Introduction
Purpose: To facilitate the evacuation of downstream residents in the event of an imminent or impending dam failure.
Scope: The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation provides detailed guidance to dam owners in developing an emergency action plan in the event of dam failure. Local government is also responsible for developing compatible procedures to warn and evacuate the public in the event of dam failure.
Policies: Dam owners will: • Develop an Emergency Action Plan for warning and evacuating the public in the event of dam failure; • Obtain an Operation and Maintenance Certificate from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and • Operate and maintain the dam to assure the continued integrity of the structure.
Carroll County Government will: • Develop compatible procedures to warn and evacuate the public in the event of dam failure.
Concept of Operations
General: Dam owners are responsible for the proper design, construction, operation, maintenance, and safety of their dams. They are also responsible for reporting abnormal conditions at the dam to the Sheriff, the County Administrator and the Coordinator of Emergency Management and to recommend evacuation of the public below the dam if it appears necessary. Owners of dams that exceed 25 feet in height and impound more than 50 acre-feet (100 acre-feet for agricultural purposes) of water must develop and maintain an Emergency Action Plan. This plan shall include a method of notifying and warning persons downstream and of notifying local authorities
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan in the event of impending failure of the dam. An Emergency Action Plan is one of three items required prior to issuance of an Operation and Management Certificate by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. In addition to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, a copy of the plan must be provided to the local Director of Emergency Management and to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Standards have been established for Dam Classifications and Emergency Stages. See Tab 1. The affected public will be routinely notified of conditions at the dam during Stage I. if conditions escalate to Stage II, emergency services personnel will immediately notify the public affected to be on alert for possible evacuation of the areas that would be flooded. If conditions deteriorate and overtopping or failure of a dam has occurred or is imminent, as in Stage III, the County Administrator and/or the Coordinator of Emergency Management will warn the public, order evacuation from the affected area, and declare a local emergency.
Organization: The Chair of the Board of Supervisors and/or the County Administrator/Director of Emergency Management and/or the Coordinator of Emergency Management, in his or her absence, are responsible for making the decision to order evacuation in the event of an imminent or impending dam failure. The Sheriff’s Office will disseminate the warning to evacuate.
AUTHORITIES:
In addition to those listed in the Basic Plan: A. Code of Virginia, Title 10.1, Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 10.1-604, et. seq., Dam Safety Act. B. Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board, Regulation VR 625-01-00, Impounding Structure Regulation, February 1, 1989.
Responsibilities
Dam Owners: • Develop an Emergency Action Plan for warning and evacuating the Public in the event of dam failure; • Obtain an Operation and Maintenance Certificate from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and • Operate and maintain the dam to assure the continued integrity of the structure.
Carroll County Government: • Develop compatible procedures to warn and evacuate the public in the event of dam failure; • Notify public of possible dam failure; • Order immediate evacuation of residents in expected inundation areas; • Sound warnings through use of sirens, horns, and vehicles with loudspeakers, Emergency Alert System, telephone calls, and door-to-door notification to evacuate individuals immediately out of the area or to high ground in area for later rescue; • Provide assistance to disaster victims;
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan • Clean up debris and restore essential services; • All agencies tasked in this plan implement recovery procedures; • Review emergency procedures used and revise, if necessary, to insure lessons learned are applied in future disasters; and • Determine what mitigation measures, if any, should be initiated (zoning, design of dams, etc.).
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 1 to Dam Safety Support Annex
DAM CLASSIFICATIONS AND EMERGENCY STAGES
Dam Classifications
Dams are classified, as the degree of hazard potential they impose should the structure fail completely. This hazard classification has no correlation to the structural integrity or probability of failure.
Dams which exceed 25 feet in height and impound more than 50 acre feet in volume, or 100 acre feet if for agricultural purposes, are required to obtain an Operation and Maintenance Certificate which includes the development of an emergency action plan administered by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Class I (High Hazard) - Probable loss of life; excessive economic loss.
Class II (Moderate Hazard) - Possible loss of life; appreciable economic loss.
Class III (Low Hazard) - No loss of life expected; minimal economic loss.
Emergency Stages When abnormal conditions impact on a dam, such as flooding or minor damage to the dam, the dam owner should initiate specific actions that will result in increased readiness to respond to a potential dam failure. The following stages identify actions and response times which may be appropriate.
Stage I- Slowly developing conditions; five days or more may be available for response. Owner should increase frequency of observations and take appropriate readiness actions.
Stage II- Rapidly developing conditions; overtopping is possible. One to five days may be available for response. Increase readiness measures, notify Carroll County Emergency Services Coordinator of conditions and keep him informed.
Stage III- Failure has occurred is imminent, or already in flood condition; overtopping is probable. Only minutes may be available for response. Evacuation recommended.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 2 to Dam Safety Support Annex
LOCAL DIRECTORY OF DAMS REGULATED BY VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AND REQUIRING EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
Dam Locations
Byllesby Dam On New River in South of Ivanhoe, VA Go on route 58 east, right onto Route 94 then left onto Route 602
Buck Dam On New River in South of Ivanhoe, VA Go on route 58 east, right onto Route 94 then left onto Route 602
Lovells Creek Dam Cana, Virginia Located off Hwy 52 South at Epworth Church Road
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Damage Assessment Support Annex
Coordinating Agency
Carroll County Public Service Authority
Cooperating Agencies
Carroll County Assessor’s Office Carroll County Maintenance Department Carroll County Department of Parks and Recreation Carroll County Department of Emergency Management Carroll County Department of Finance Town of Hillsville Police Department Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Carroll County Department of Social Services Carroll County Public Schools American Red Cross Extension Service Amateur Radio Emergency Services Appalachian Power Company Century Link Telephone Wired Road Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Introduction
Purpose:
The Damage Assessment Support Annex describes the coordinating processes used to ensure the timely and accurate assessment and reporting of damages in Carroll County after an emergency or disaster. It provides procedures to estimate the nature and extent of the damage and outlines details of the damage assessment process as required by the Commonwealth for determination of the need to request a Presidential Disaster Declaration as outlined in the Stafford Act.
Scope: Damage assessment activities are an evaluation (in dollars) of the estimated cost for damages or loss to agriculture, infrastructure, real property (City/County, state and private) and equipment. This annex covers a broad scope of responsibilities, assignments and standard forms to be used in the overall process; it is applicable to departments and agencies that are assisting with the post-event damage assessment as coordinated by Carroll County Emergency Management. This
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan document will address general situations with no consideration given for special incident scenarios. Definitions: Initial Damage Assessment (IDA): Independent Carroll County review and documentation of the impact and magnitude of a disaster on individuals, families, businesses, and public property. This report is due into the Virginia Emergency Operations Center in the required format (see Tab 1) within 72 hours of disaster impact. The Governor will use this information to determine if a Preliminary Damage Assessment needs to be requested from FEMA in response to outstanding needs. Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA): A joint venture between FEMA, State and local government to document the impact and magnitude of the disaster on individuals, families, businesses, and public property. The Governor will use the information gathered during the PDA process to determine whether Federal assistance should be requested. Situation: Following any significant disaster/emergency, a multitude of independent damage assessment activities will be conducted by a variety of organizations including American Red Cross, insurance companies, utility companies, and others. Outside of these assessments, a series of local, state and federal damage assessment activities will we conducted. During the recovery phase of a disaster, Carroll County will conduct a systematic analysis of the nature of the damage to public and private property, which estimates the extent of damage based upon actual observation and inspection. Damage assessment will be performed on an urgent basis to provide an initial estimate of damage. A damage estimate of public and private property is required for Carroll County to determine actions needed, the establishment of properties, and the allocation of local government resources, and what, if any, outside assistance will be required. Based upon the local damage assessment reports, the Governor may request a Presidential declaration of a “major disaster”, “major emergency”, or a specific federal agency disaster declaration (Small Business Administration, Department of Agriculture, Corps of Engineers, etc.) to augment state/local/private disaster relief efforts. The President, under a “major emergency” declaration may authorize the utilization of any federal equipment, personnel and other resources. The President under a “major disaster” declaration may authorize two basic types of disaster relief assistance: 1. Individual Assistance (IA) a. Temporary housing; b. Individual and family grants (IFG); c. Disaster unemployment assistance; d. Disaster loans to individuals, businesses and farmers; e. Agricultural assistance; f. Legal services to low-income families and individuals; g. Consumer counseling and assistance in obtaining insurance benefits; h. Social security assistance; i. Veteran’s assistance; and j. Casualty loss tax assistance.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan 2. Public Assistance (PA) a. Debris removal; b. Emergency protective measures; and c. Permanent work to repair, restore or replace road systems, water control facilities, public buildings and equipment, public utilities public recreational facilities, etc.
Assumptions: 1. Fast and accurate damage assessment is vital to effective disaster responses; 2. Damage will be assessed by pre-arranged teams of local resource personnel; 3. If promptly implemented, this plan can expedite relief and assistance for those adversely affected; 4. A catastrophic emergency will require the expenditure of large sums of local funds. Financial operations will be carried out under compressed schedules and intense political pressures, which will require expeditious responses that meet sound financial management and accountability requirements; 5. Damage to utility system and to the communications systems will hamper the recovery process; 6. A major disaster affecting the county could result in the severance of a main transportation artery resulting in a significant alteration of lifestyle in the community.
Policies: 1. The Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) results will be reported to the Virginia EOC within 72 hours of the incident (WebEOC –primary; Fax or Call – secondary); 2. At the Incident Commander’s request, the first priority for damage assessment may to be to assess Carroll County structural/infrastructure damage; 3. A Federal/State supported Preliminary Damage Assessment will be conducted in coordination with Carroll County to verify IDA results and determine long-term needs. This data will be used to determine the need for a Presidential Disaster Declaration; 4. An estimate of expenditures and obligated expenditures will be submitted to both Carroll County and the VEOC before a Presidential Disaster declaration is requested; 5. Additional reports will be required when requested by the Emergency Management Director or Emergency Manager depending on the type and magnitude of the incident; 6. Supplies, equipment and transportation organic to each organization will be utilized by that organization in the accomplishment of its assigned responsibility or mission; 7. Additional supplies, equipment and transportation essential to the continued operation of each organization will be requested through ESF #7 (Resource Support) in the EOC; 8. The approval to expend funds for response and recovery operations will be given by the department head from each agency or department involved in recovery operations. Each agency or department should designate a responsible person to ensure that actions taken and costs incurred are consistent with identified missions.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations Organization:
The ultimate responsibility of damage assessment lies with the local governing authority. The Carroll County Emergency Manager or his/her designee will be responsible for damage assessments, collection of the data and preparation of necessary reports through the functions of ESF 14, Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation. Damage assessments will be conducted by qualified, trained local teams under the supervision of the Carroll County Public Service Authority. The damage assessment teams will be supported by multiple agencies from Carroll County. If the nature of the incident is such that local resources are incapable of assessing the damage, state assistance will be requested through normal resource request procedures to the VEOC.
ESF – 14 Long Term Community Recovery and Mitigation
Damage Assessment Carroll County Public Service Authority
Building Assessment Transportation Systems Assessment
Carroll County Building Official Virginia Department of Transportation
Hillsville Building Official
Public Utilities and Debris Assessment Agricultural Assessment
Carroll County PSA SW VA Farmers Market & Local Extension Town Of Hillsville Maintenance Office
Emergency Cost Security and Access Control
Carroll County Finance Director Carroll County Sheriff Department
Hillsville Finance Officer Hillsville Police Department
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Additional ESFs may need to be utilized to enhance the results of the evacuation such as ESF 7 (Resource Management), ESF 5 (Emergency Management) and ESF 11 (Agriculture and Natural Services). If the incident involves chemicals or radiation that may cause contamination of damage area, ESF 8 (Health and Medical) and ESF 10 (Oil and Hazardous Materials) may also be needed. The primary ESFs as listed will utilize their full ESF specific annex and any supporting agencies and ESFs to implement their portion of the damage assessment. Basic administrative and accountability procedures for any damage assessment activities will be followed as required by County, state and federal regulations. If supplies, materials, and equipment are required, records will be maintained in accordance to County, state and federal reporting requirements. All procurement processes will also follow appropriate County procurement policies and regulations, and state and federal policies and regulations as necessary.
Responsibilities:
1. Carroll County (Public Services Authority) a. Assemble the appropriate team and develop damage assessment plans, policies and procedures; b. Maintain a list of critical facilities that will require immediate repair if damaged; c. Appoint a representative to be located within the EOC to direct damage assessment operations to include operation of the teams, collecting data, and developing accurate and appropriate reports for the Carroll County Emergency Manager; d. Solicit cooperation from companies and local representatives of support agencies to serve as member of damage assessment teams; e. Conduct damage assessment training programs for the teams; f. Coordinate disaster teams conducting field surveys; g. Collect and compile incoming damage reports from teams in the field, from other operations directors, and outside agencies, systems and companies; h. Using existing policies and procedures, determine the state of damaged buildings and place notification/placards as needed; i. Using existing policies and procedures, facilitate the issuance of building permits and for the review and inspection of the site-related and construction plans submitted for the rebuilding/restoration of buildings; j. Assist in the establishment of the sequence of repairs and priorities for the restoration of affected areas; k. Correlate and consolidate all expenditures for damage assessment to the Department of Finance; l. Ensure that there will be an escort available for any State or Federal damage assessments and prepare an area map with the damage sites prior to their arrival. 2. Carroll County (Maintenance) Department a. Designate representatives to serve as members of damage assessment teams; b. Participate in damage assessment training;
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan c. Collect and compile damage data regarding public and private utilities, and provide to City/County Department of Building and Zoning within the EOC; d. Participate as requested in Initial Damage Assessment field reviews and escorting for State and Local damage assessments. 3. Virginia Department of Transportation a. Designate representatives to serve as members of damage assessment teams; b. Participate in damage assessment training; c. Collect and compile damage data regarding public and private transportation resources, and provide to City/County Department of Building and Zoning within the EOC. d. Participate as requested in Initial Damage Assessment field reviews and escorting for State and Local damage assessments. 4. Carroll County Extension Office a. Designate representatives to serve as members of damage assessment teams; b. Participate in damage assessment training; c. Collect and compile damage data regarding public and private agricultural resources, and provide to City/County Department of Building and Zoning within the EOC; d. Participate as requested in Initial Damage Assessment field reviews and escorting for State and Local damage assessments. 5. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Hillsville Police Department a. Provide security for ingress and egress of the damaged area(s) post-event; b. Provide access and security for damage assessment activities with Carroll County. 6. Carroll County Department of Finance a. Collect, report and maintain estimates of expenditures and obligations required for response and recovery activities; b. Maintain accurate records of funds, materials and man-hours expended as a direct result of the incident; c. Report these estimates and obligations to the Emergency Manager for inclusion into the appropriate Public Assistance IDA categories. 7. Carroll County Emergency Management a. Overall direction and control of damage assessment for Carroll County; b. Reporting of damages to the Virginia EOC within 72 of the incident in the appropriate Initial Damage Assessment format; c. Ensuring appropriate and adequate public information and education regarding the damage assessment process; and 8. Carroll County Public Information Officer a. Ensures prior coordination with appropriate damage assessment coordination ESFs to provide periodic spot announcements to the public on pertinent aspects of the assessments.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Actions Mitigation/Prevention: • Develop public awareness programs from building codes, ordinances and the National Flood Insurance Program; • Develop a damage assessment training program; • Develop damage assessment plans, procedures and guidance; • Designate representatives to lead damage assessment activities within the EOC; • Designate damage assessment team members.
Preparedness: • Identify resources to support and assist with damage assessment activities; • Train personnel in damage assessment techniques; • Review plans, procedures and guidance for damage assessments, damage reporting and accounting; • List all critical facilities and all local buildings requiring priority restoration.
Response: • Activate the damage assessment staff in the EOC; • Organize and deploy damage assessment teams or team escorts as necessary; • Organize collection of data and record keeping at the onset of the event; • Document all emergency work performed by local resources to include appropriate photographs; • Compile and disseminate all damage reports for appropriate agencies; • Determine the state of damaged buildings and place notification/placards as needed; • Inform officials of hazardous facilities, bridges, road, etc.
Recovery: • Continue damage assessment surveys as needed; • Advise on priority repairs and unsafe structures; • Facilitate the issuance of building permits and for the review and inspection of the site- related and construction plans submitted for the rebuilding/restoration of buildings; • Monitor restoration activities; • Complete an event review with all responding parties; • Review damage assessment plans, policies and procedures in respect to the recent emergency response. Update as necessary and disseminate; • Review building codes and land use regulations for possible improvements; • Review and update the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct all departments to replenish used on-hand inventory of supplies; • Assist the Department of Finance in the preparation and submission of disaster assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 1 to Damage Assessment Annex Damage Assessment Team Assignments
The appointed representative from the Carroll County Public Services Authority will report to the EOC when activated by the Emergency Manager. Damage assessment teams will be assembled and instructions provided relative to the emergency. Team leaders will be designated to compile information for situation and damage assessment reports.
TEAM ASSIGNMENTS (based on categories in Damage Assessment Form)
I. PRIVATE PROPERTY
Category A – Residential/Personal Property Houses, manufactured homes, apartments, duplexes (identify number of families and units affected) – Include estimate for structures, private bridges, fencing and vehicles/boats. Team: Building Official Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
Category B – Business and Industry
Industrial plants and businesses (facilities, equipment, materials, commercial vehicles).
Team: Building Official Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
Category C – Agriculture
An agricultural parcel is at least 5 acres. Include estimate of all damage to houses, manufactured homes, crops (type and acres), farm buildings, livestock (number and type), fencing (in miles) and equipment (pieces and type).
Team: VPI Extension Agent Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan II. PUBLIC PROPERTY
Category A – Debris Clearance Debris on roads and streets, on public property, on private property and structure demolition.
Team: Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
Category B – Protective Measures 1. Life and safety (all public safety report costs) Team: Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
2. Barricading, sandbagging, stream drainage channels, health (rodents/insect control) Team: Department Heads and additional staff, as needed Virginia Department of Health
Category C – Road Systems Damage to roads and streets, bridges, culverts, sidewalks, traffic control systems. Team: VDOT Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
Category D – Water Control Facilities Damage to dams and drainage systems. Team: Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
Category E – Public Buildings and Equipment Damage to buildings, inventory, vehicles and equipment.
Team: Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
Category F – Public Utility Systems Damage to water plants, dams, sanitary/sewage systems and storm drainage systems. Team: Department Heads and additional staff, as needed Virginia Department of Health – Environmental Health
Category G – Recreational Facilities Damage to parks, shelters, lighting and equipment.
Team: Parks and Recreation Department Heads and additional staff, as needed
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 2 Damage Assessment Annex Telephone Report
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 3 to Damage Assessment Annex Cumulative Initial Damage Assessment Report
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 4 to Damage Assessment Annex Damage Assessment Matrix – Manufactured Homes
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 5 to Damage Assessment Annex Damage Assessment Matrix – Conventionally Built Homes
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 6 to Damage Assessment Annex Public Assistance Damage Assessment Field Form
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Tab 7 to Damage Assessment Annex Locality Individual Damage Assessment Field Form
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Debris Management Support Annex
Coordinating Agency Public Service Authority Regional Landfill Manager Carroll County Maintenance Department
Cooperating Agencies Emergency Management County Engineer Virginia Department of Transportation Local Waste Management Department of Health Building Department
Introduction
Purpose: To facilitate and coordinate the removal, collection, and disposal of debris following a disaster in order to mitigate against any potential threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the impacted citizens, expedite efforts in the impacted area, and address any threat of significant damage to improved public or private property.
Scope: Natural and man-made disasters precipitate a variety of debris that would include, but not limited to such things as trees, sand, gravel, building/construction material, vehicles, personal property, etc.
The quantity and type of debris generated, from any particular disaster will be a function of the location and kind of event experienced, as well as its magnitude, duration, and intensity.
The quantity and type of debris generated, its location, and the size of the area over which it is dispersed, will have a direct impact on the type of collection and disposal methods utilized to address the debris problem, associated costs incurred, and how quickly the problem can be addresses.
In a major or catastrophic disaster, many state agencies and local governments will have difficulty in locating staff, equipment, and funds to devote to debris removal, in the short as well as long term.
Private contractors will play a significant role in the debris removal, collection, reduction, and disposal process of state agencies and local governments.
The debris management program implemented by state agencies and local governments will be based on the waste management approach of reduction, reuse, reclamation, resource recovery, incineration, and land filling, respectively. Carroll County EOP- Page 174
Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Policies: • The debris removal process must be initiated promptly and conducted in an orderly, effective manner in order to protect public health and safety following an incident; • Coordination of Debris Management with ESF #3 for EOC notification and Management • The first priority will be to clear debris from key roads in order to provide access for emergency vehicles and resources into the impacted area; • The second priority that debris removal resources will be assigned is providing access to critical facilities pre-indentified by state and local governments; • The third priority for the debris removal teams to address will be the elimination of debris related threats to public health and safety including such things as the repair, demolition, or barricading of heavily damaged and structurally unstable buildings, systems, or facilities that pose a danger to the public; and • Any actions taken to mitigate or eliminate the threat to the public health and safety must be closely coordinated with the owner or responsible party.
Concept of Operations
General: The Public Service Authority will be responsible for coordinating debris removal operations for the locality. Carroll County will be responsible for removing debris from property under its own authority, as well as from private property when it is deemed in the public interest. Debris must not be allowed to impede recovery operations for any longer than the absolute minimum period. To this end, the Public Services Authority will stage equipment in strategic locations locally as well as regionally, if necessary, to protect the equipment from damage, preserve the decision maker’s flexibility for employment, and allow for the clearing crews to begin work immediately after the incident.
The Public Service Authority will also develop and maintain a list of approved contractors who have the capability to provide debris removal, collection, and disposal in a cost effective, expeditious, and environmentally sound manner following a disaster. The listing will categorize contractors by their capabilities and service area to facilitate their identification by state agencies and local governments, as well as ensure their effective utilization and prompt deployment following the disaster. Where appropriate, Carroll County should expand ongoing contract operations to absorb some of the impact.
Sample contracts with a menu of services and generic scopes of work will be developed prior to the disaster to allow Carroll County to more closely tailor their contracts to their needs, as well as expedite the implementation of them in a prompt and effective manner.
Carroll County will be responsible for managing the debris contract from project inception to completion unless the government entities involved are incapable of carrying out this responsibility due to the lack of adequate resources. In these circumstances, other state and federal agencies will be identified to assume the responsibility of managing the debris contract. Managing the debris contract would include such things as monitoring of performance, contract modifications, inspections, acceptance, payment, and closing out of activities.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Carroll County is encouraged to enter into cooperative agreements with other state agencies and local governments to maximize the utilization of public assets. The development of such agreements must comply with the guidelines established in their agency procurement manual. All state agencies and local governments prior to the agreement being developed and implemented.
Debris storage and reduction sites will be indentified and evaluated by interagency site selections teams comprised of a multi-disciplinary staff who are familiar with the area. A listing of appropriate local, state and federal contacts will be developed by the appropriate agencies to expedite the formation of the interagency, multi-disciplinary site selection teams.
Initially, debris will be placed in temporary holding areas until such time as a detailed plan of debris collection and disposal is prepared. This is not anticipated until after the local traffic has been restored. Temporary debris collection sites should be readily accessible by recovery equipment and should not require extensive preparation or coordinate for use. Collection sites will be on public property when feasible to facilitate the implementation of the mission and mitigate against any potential liability requirements. Activation of sites will be under the control of the county engineer and will be coordinated with other recovery efforts through the local EOC. Where appropriate, the final disposal may be to the county and regional sanitary landfill.
Site selection criteria will be developed into a checklist format for use by these teams to facilitate identification and assessment if potential sites. Criteria will include such factors of ownership of property, size of parcel, surrounding land uses and environmental conditions, and transportation facilities that serve the site.
To facilitate the disposal process, debris will be segregated by type. It is recommended that the categories of debris established for recovery operations will be standardized. The state and its political subdivisions will adapt the categories established for recovery operations by the Corps of Engineers following Hurricane Andrew. The categories of debris appear in Tab 1. Modifications to these categories can be made as needed. Hazardous and toxic materials/contaminated soils, and debris generated by the event will be handled in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The area fire chief will be the initial contact for hazardous/toxic materials. (See the County Hazardous Materials Plan.)
Organization: The Public Service Authority is responsible for the debris removal function. The Public Service Authority will work in conjunction with Carroll County Maintenance Department, the Regional Landfill, designated support agencies, utility companies, waste management firms, and trucking companies, to facilitate the debris clearance, collection, reduction, and disposal needs of the locality following a disaster.
Due to the limited quantity of resources and service commitments following the disaster, Carroll County will be relying heavily on private contractors to fulfill the mission of debris removal, collection, and disposal. Utilizing private contractors instead of government workers in debris removal activities has a number of benefits. It shifts the burden of conducting the work from state and local government entities to the private sector, freeing up government personnel to
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan devote more time to their regularly assigned duties. Private contracting also stimulates local, regional, and state economies impacted by the incident, as well as maximizes state and local government’s level of assistance from federal government. Private contracting allows the locality to more closely tailor their contract services to their specific needs. The entire process (e.g., clearance, collection, transporting, reduction, and disposal, etc.) or segments of the process can be contracted out.
Responsibilities • Develop local and regional resource list of contractors who can assist local government in all phases of debris management; • Develop sample contracts with generic scopes of work to expedite the implementation of debris management strategies; • Develop mutual aid agreements with other state agencies and local governments, as appropriate; • Indentify and pre-designate potential debris storage for the type and quantity of debris anticipated following a catastrophic event; • Pre-indentify local and regional critical routes in cooperation and contiguous and regional jurisdictions; • Develop site selection criteria checklists to assist in identification of potential debris storage sites; • Indentify and address potential legal, environmental, and health issues that may be generated during all stages of the debris removal process; • Indentify and coordinate with appropriate regulatory agencies regarding potential regulatory issues and emergency response needs; • Establish debris assessment process to define scope of problem; • Develop and coordinate prescript announcements with Public Information Office (PIO) regarding debris removal process, collection times, storage sites, use of private contractors, environmental and health issues, etc; • Document costs for the duration of the incident; • Coordinate and track resources (public, private); • Upon completion of debris removal mission, close out debris storage and reduction sites by developing and implementing the necessary site remediation and restoration actions; and • Perform necessary audits of operation and submit claim for federal assistance.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 1 to Debris Support Annex
DEBRIS CLASSIFICATIONS*
Definitions of classifications of debris are as follow:
1. Burnable materials: Burnable will be of two types with separate burn locations. a. Burnable Debris: Burnable debris includes, but is not limited to, damage and disturbed trees; bushes and shrubs; broken, partially broken and severed tree limbs and bushes. Burnable debris consists predominately of trees and vegetation. Burnable debris does not include garbage, construction and demolition material debris. b. Burnable Construction debris: Burnable construction and demolition debris consist of non-creosote structural timber, wood products, and other materials designated by the coordinating agency representative. 2. Non-burnable Debris: non-burnable construction and demolition debris include, but is not limited to, creosote timber; plastic; glass; rubber and metal products; sheet rock; roofing shingles; carpet; tires; and other materials as may be designated by the coordinating agency. Garbage will be considered non-burnable debris. 3. Stumps: stumps will be considered tree remnants exceeding 24 inches in diameter; but no taller than 18 inches above grade, to include the stump ball. Any questionable stumps shall be referred to the designated coordinating agency representative for determination of its disposition. 4. Ineligible Debris: ineligible debris to remain in place includes, but is not limited to, chemicals, petroleum products, paint products, asbestos, and power transformers. Any material found to be classes as hazardous or toxic waste (HTW) shall be reported immediately to the designated coordinating agency representative. At the coordinating agency representative’s direction, this material shall be segregated from the remaining debris in such a fashion as to allow the remaining debris to be loaded and transported. Standing broken utility poles; damaged and downed utility poles and appurtenances; transformers and other electrical material will be reported to coordinating agency. Emergency workers shall exercise due caution with existing overhead, underground utilities and above ground appurtenances, and advise the appropriate authorities of any situation that poses an health or safety risk to workers on site or to the ground population.
* Debris classifications developed and used by Corps of Engineers in Hurricane Andrew recovery.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 2 to Debris Support Annex
DEBRIS COLLECTION SITES
The Regional Landfill 225 Landfill Road, Hillsville, Virginia 24343 276-728-2511
Cana Trash Convenience Center 979 Epworth Rd. Cana, Virginia 24317 276-755-4705
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Tab 3 to Functional Annex U DEBRIS QUANTITY ESTIMATES
The formula used in this model will generate debris quantity as an absolute value based on a known population, and using a worst case scenario.
The population of Carroll County in the 2010 Census Data was 30,042. The assumption of three person per household (H) is used for this model.
The model formula is as follow:
Q=H (C) (V) (B) (S)
Where Q is quantity of debris in cubic yards
H is the number of households (12,186)
C is the storm category factor in cubic yards. It expresses debris quantity in cubic yards per household by category and includes the house and its contents, and land foliage- Category 5 storm Value of C Factor is 80 cubic yards.
V is the vegetation characteristic multiplier. It acts to increase the quantity of debris by adding vegetation including shrubbery and trees on public rights of way- Vegetative Cover Heavy- Value of Multiplier is 1.3.
B is the commercial/business/industrial use multiplier and takes into account areas that are not solely single-family residential, but includes retail stores, schools, apartments, shopping centers and industrial/manufacturing facilities- Commercial Density Heavy- Value of Multiplier is 1.3.
S is the storm precipitation characteristics multiplier which takes into account either a wet, or a day storm event, with a wet storm, trees will up-root generating a larger volume of storm generated debris (for category III or greater storms only)- Precipitation Characteristic Medium to Heavy-Value of Multiplier is 1.3.
Then Q = 12,186 (H) x 80 (C) x 1.3 (V) x 1.3 (B) x 1.3 (S) = 2.1 MILLION CUBIC YARDS References: Mobile District Corps of Engineers, Emergency Management Branch, Debris Modeling.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Financial Management Support Annex
Coordinating Agency Carroll County Finance & Accounting Department
Cooperating Agencies Carroll County Treasurer Carroll County Assessor’s Office
Introduction Purpose: The Financial Management Support Annex provides basis financial management guidance for all participants in emergency management activities. This includes guidance for all departments and agencies providing assistance in response to a local disaster declaration. The financial management function is a component of Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5- Emergency Management.
Financial Management processes and procedures ensure that funds are provided expeditiously and that financial operations are constructed in accordance with established local, state and federal laws, policies and procedures.
Scope: This annex is applicable to departments and agencies that are participating and responding with assistance or relief as coordinated by Carroll County Emergency Management.
Policies: The Carroll County Finance and Accounting Department: • Will provide financial support in a timely manner; • Assist and instruct agencies on recording expenses incurred during an incident; • Work to provide areas in financial need with adequate support; • Will use existing standards for accounting operations; • Implement the necessary procedures to ensure an accurate account of expenses. Expenses will be tracked insuring compliance with FEMA Guidelines and county financial practices. All forms will be maintained by the Carroll County Finance and account department. • Disaster Financial Plan
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Concept of Operations
General: In an emergency situation, as defined by the Carroll County Emergency Operations Plan, the Director of Finance will be responsible for expediting the process of procuring the necessary goods and services to support emergency operations; designating disaster account number(s) that disaster expenditures will be charged to, coordinating with department heads and the real estate assessor during the damage assessment and recovery phases of disaster operations; assisting in the development and review of vendor contracts; developing, documenting, and providing financial data to the proper authorities, as necessary.
The Emergency Management Coordinator and Director of Finance will meet with department directors to inform them of emergency authorities that will be delegated to them in order to make the necessary expenditures to address that situation in a timely manner. Department directors will also be informed of any assistance the central accounting office will provide. Department directors will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate records and documentation to support all expenditures related to the disaster (e.g., personnel, equipment, facilities, contracts etc.). Department Directors will be responsible for keeping an accurate inventory of resources and identify potential needs for emergency/disaster situations. A listing of potential resource providers will be developed and maintained for anticipated equipment and service needs, as required. Mutual aid agreements and sample contract agreements will be developed to facilitate the receipt of assistance and expedite the procurement process during the response and recovery phases of disaster operations.
The accounting process followed by all departments will follow existing standardized procedures. All departments must adhere to established disaster accounting and finance procedure to minimize the potential for waste, fraud, and delays in processing requests, maximize state and federal assistance, and facilitate the documentation of disaster expenditures, the development of disaster cost statistics, and audits following the disaster.
Organizations: Carroll County may include, within the body of the Declaration of Local Emergency, authority to expend specific funds in support of disaster operations.
The Director of Finance and Coordinator of Emergency Management are responsible for developing and implementing the necessary management policies and procedures that will facilitate and ensure and accurate accounting of disaster expenditures during all phases of disaster operations. These procedures will be designed to support and expedite emergency response operations, as well as maximize state and federal assistance.
The Director of Finance and Coordinator of Emergency Services will coordinate with all departments, government entities, and representatives from the private sector who support disaster operations. This may involve working with other local jurisdictions who provide mutual aid, state, federal governments, private contractors, local retailers, volunteer organizations, etc.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Responsibilities 1. Develop, maintain, and disseminate budget and management procedures to ensure the prompt and efficient disbursement and accounting of funds to conduct emergency operations, as well as support and maximize claims of financial assistance from state and federal governments, and facilitate audits following the disaster; 2. Provide training to familiarize staff with internal procedures, as well as federal and state disaster assistance requirements and forms; 3. Develop the necessary logistical support to carry out emergency tasking. Instruct all departments to maintain an inventory of supplies on hand; 4. Develop the necessary mutual aid agreements, sample contracts, and listing of potential resource providers to expedite the procurement of anticipated resource needs for disaster operations; 5. Develop and maintain the necessary measures to protect vital records and critical systems to ensure their continued operation during a disaster, as well as to facilitate their restoration if impacted by the disaster; 6. Prepare and submit disaster assistance applications to the appropriate state and/or federal agencies for reimbursement of disaster related expenditures; 7. Assist in finalizing damage assessments report; 8. Review and revise real estate assessments based upon damages sustained to the Carroll County infrastructure; 9. Assist in the preparation and submission of government insurance claims; and 10. Identify and correct any shortfalls in emergency budget, accounting, and procurement procedures, as well as measures implemented to protect critical systems.
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan Information Technology Support Annex
Coordinating Agency Carroll County Information Technology and Information Department
Cooperating Agencies All
Introduction
Purpose: This annex describes the framework through which the Carroll County Information Technology and Information Department coordinated with other local agencies, to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters. It ensures policymakers and responders at all levels receive coordinated, consistent, accurate, and timely technical information, analysis, advice, and technology support.
Scope: This annex: • Outlines roles and responsibilities for pre-incident and post-incident technology support; • Outlines a structure for coordination of technological support and response to incidents; and • Outlines a process to provide technical recommendations.
Policies: The underlying principles in coordinating technical support are as follows: • Planning employs the most effective means to deliver technical support, including the use of resources from the private sector and nongovernmental organizations, and resources owned or operated by local agencies; • Planning recognizes local and state policies and plans used to deliver and receive technical support.
Concept of Operations
General: The Carroll County Information Technology and Information Department is responsible for technical support and coordinates with other appropriate departments and agencies in response to an actual or potential emergency.
Organization: The Carroll County Information Technology and Information Department provides the core coordination for technical support capability. The Carroll County IT works with local and state
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations that are capable of providing technical information, analysis and advice, and state-of-the-art technology support.
Technology resource identification and standard operating procedures for accessing these resources will be developed using standard protocols. Mission assignments for technical needs are coordinated through ESF #5- Emergency Management and passed on to the cooperating agencies for support.
Responsibilities • Orchestrating technical support to the locality; • Providing short-notice subject matter expert assessment and consultation services; • Coordinating the technical operational priorities and activities with other departments and agencies; • Providing liaison to local Emergency Operations Center (EOC); • In coordination with responsible agencies and when deemed appropriate, deploying emerging technologies; and • Executing contracts and procuring technical support services consistent with the Financial Management Support Annex. • IT plans will be maintained by the IT Director
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Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Worker Safety and Health Support Annex
Coordinating Agency Carroll County Human Resources Department
Cooperating Agencies Virginia Department of Labor and Industry Department of Health
Introduction
Purpose: This annex provides guidelines for implementing worker safety and health support functions during potential or actual incidents. This annex describes the actions needed to ensure that threats to the responder safety health are anticipated, recognized, evaluated, and controlled consistently so that responders are properly protected during incident management operations.
Scope: This annex addresses those functions critical to supporting and facilitating the protection of worker safety and health for all emergency responders and response organizations during potential and actual emergencies or disasters. While this annex addresses coordination and the provision of technical assistance for incident safety management activities, it does not address public health and safety.
Coordination mechanisms and processes used to provide technical assistance for carrying out incident safety management activities include identification and characterization of incident hazards, assessments and analyses of health risks and exposures to responders, medical monitoring, and incident risk management.
Policies: • Emergency Support Function (ESF) #5- Emergency Management, in cooperation with Human Resources, activates the Safety Officer and implements the activities described in this annex; • Private sector employers are responsible for the safety and health of their own employees; • State and local governments are responsible for worker health and safety pursuant to State and Local statues. This responsibility includes allocating sufficient resources for safety and health programs, training staff, purchasing protective clothing and equipment, as needed, and correcting unsafe or unsanitary conditions; • This annex does not replace the primary responsibilities of the government and employers; rather, it ensures that in fulfilling these responsibilities, response organizations plan and prepare in a consistent manner and that interoperability is a primary consideration for worker safety and health; and • Several State and Federal agencies have oversight authority for responders and response operations. While these agencies retain their authorities, they are expected to work with local, state, federal and private sector responders prior to and during response operations to ensure the adequate protection of all workers. Carroll County EOP- Page 186
Carroll County Emergency Operation Plan
Concept of Operations
General: The Carroll County Human Resources Department coordinates safety and health assets to provide and proactive consideration of all potential hazards ensures availability and management of all safety resources needed by the responders; shares responder safety-related information, and coordinates among local, state, and federal agencies and government and private sector organizations involved in incident response.
Organization: The Human Resources Department supports worker safety by: • Providing occupational safety and health technical advice; • Undertaking site-specific occupational safety health plan development and implementation, and ensuring that plans are coordinated and consistent among multiple sites, as appropriate; • Identifying and assessing health and safety hazards and characterizing the incident environment; • Carrying out responder personal exposure monitoring for chemical and biological contaminants, and physical stressors (e.g., noise, heat/cold) • Assessing responder safety and health resource needs and identifying sources for those assets; • Coordinating and providing incident-specific responder training; • Providing psychological first aid during and after incident response and recovery activities; and • Identifying, in coordination with the Virginia Department Health, appropriate immunization and prophylaxis for responders and recovery workers.
Responsibilities • Provide technical advice; • Identifying hazards and risks associated with response and recovery activities; • Ensure appropriate immunizations and provided to responders; • Provide psychological and physical first aid; • Provide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM); • Monitor responders for chemical and/or biological contamination; and • Provide appropriate workplace safety training.
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CARROLL COUNTY RESOLUTION EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Carroll County, Virginia recognizes the need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and manmade disaster; and
WHEREAS, Carroll County has a responsibility to provide for the safety and wellbeing of it citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Carroll County has established and appointed a Director, a Deputy Director and a Coordinator of Emergency Management,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Carroll County, Virginia, this Emergency Operations Plan as revised is officially adopted, and,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Coordinator of Emergency Management, or his/her designee, are tasked and authorized to maintain, revise and update this document as necessary, but at least once a year, over the next four (4) year period or until such time be ordered to come before this board.
______Chairman, Carroll County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
______Clerk, Carroll County Board of Supervisors Adopted this 15th day of August, 2006 Revised this 13th day of July, 2009 Revised this 9th day of September, 2013 Revised this 14th day of August, 2017 `
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CARROLL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Board Meeting Room of the Carroll County Governmental Center, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, for the purpose of soliciting public comment pertaining to the proposed adoption of an ordinance regarding a Real Estate Tax Exemption, HB 1884. The exemption would apply to exempt real property from taxation for surviving spouses of persons killed in the line of duty of positions specified in HB 1884. All members of the public are invited to attend and speak at the Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed ordinance will be available at the County Administrators Office for review.
§ 116-__. - Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Covered Persons Killed in the Line of Duty
A. Pursuant to § 58.1- 3219.13 et seq., of the Code of Virginia, for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2017, the County hereby exempts from taxation the dwelling and up to one acre of land upon which the dwelling is situated, of the surviving spouse of any covered person who occupies the real property as his principal place of residence. Eligibility for the exemption and any applicable refunds on taxes shall begin on such dates and conform to the procedures as prescribed in Virginia Code § 58.1-3219.13 through § 58.1-3219.16. The County shall not be liable for any interest on any refund due to the surviving spouse for taxes paid prior to the surviving spouses filing of the affidavit or written statement required by Virginia Code § 58.1- 3219.15.
B. The exemption described in subsection A shall apply only to so much of the value of the dwelling in question that is not in excess of the average assessed value in the County for single-family dwellings. Other types of dwellings, including without limitation manufactured homes or condominiums meeting the requirements of Virginia Code § 58.1-3219.14 (B) shall also qualify for the exemption in the same manner as a single-family home.
C. "Covered person" means any person set forth in the definition of "deceased person" in § 9.1-400 whose beneficiary, as defined in § 9.1-400 is entitled to receive benefits under § 9.1- 402, as determined by the Comptroller prior to July 1, 2017, or as determined by the Virginia Reterement System on and after July 1, 2017.
D. All definitions, eligibility requirements, and procedures set forth in § 58.1- 3219.13 et seq., of the Code of Virginia, shall apply in interpreting and administering this ordinance. INFORMATION
Communication Tax
Cash Flow Analysis
Expenditure Summary
$100,000.00 $120,000.00 $20,000.00 $40,000.00 $60,000.00 $80,000.00 Communication Tax Distribution reports are reported to the Commissioner of the Revenue Office monthly.Reports and Commissioner Commissioner of the Revenue $0.00 Submitted Submitted 7/12/17 by: Master Chief Deputy Chief Master Matthew Surratt Carroll County Carroll 16 17 16 distributions distributions are received approximately months twoafter the last day of the current month.
Jan $80,841.61
$79,216.84 16 17 16
Feb $82,250.90
$77,678.76 16 17 16
Mar $84,213.52 Communication Tax Distribution Report
2016 2016 TOTAL (JAN $81,069.81 16 17 16
Apr $80,672.89
$78,077.65 Carroll County VA - 16 1716 DEC) May $80,843.95 -
$969,498.34 $79,473.65 16 1716
Jun $79,019.22 2017 2017 TOTAL (JAN 16 1716
Jul $79,062.43 16 1716 Aug $80,261.03 - MAY) - 16 17 16 $395,516.71 Sep $79,480.09 16 17 16
Oct $81,897.79 16 17 16
Nov $80,766.91 16 17 16
Dec $80,188.00 8,000,000.00 Carroll County, VA ‐ Cash Flow Analysis
6,000,000.00 FY2018 Cumulative cash flow at the end of July 2017 4,000,000.00
2,000,000.00
$293,541 (410,958) 0.00
$(1,344,614) ‐2,000,000.00 (3,236,619) $(2,430,376) (3,582,791)
‐4,000,000.00 $(3,556,609)
$(4,089,047)
‐6,000,000.00 FY2012 Cumulative Cash Flow FY2013 Cumulative Cash Flow FY2014 Cumulative Cash Flow (5,862,005) FY 2015 Cumulative Cash Flow FY 2016 Cumulative Cash Flow FY 2017 Cumulative Cash Flow FY 2018 Cumulative Cash Flow
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12C00 * aver al & Fi nanci al ;dna n * 12010 " aunt y Fair - 1C00 aunt y Fair 80, WO. 00 80, O. 00 895.00 895.00 .00 79.105. 00 98.88 6011 Fá r sponsershi ps 10, ODO. 00 10, ODO. 00 . 00 . 180 .180 10, WO. 00 100.00 - aunt y Fai r - 90, ODO. 00 90, WO. CO 895.00 895.00 . 180 89, 106. 00 99.00
12020 *" aunt y ;dna ni st rat or *" 1001 ail ar i es and Vliges 317,39Z 00 . 317, 392. CO 24, 044. 86 24,044. 86 293, 347. 14 92. 42
1007 tnnual Pcnus 433.00 433.00 . 8 433.00 100. 00 2001 fl(r1/4 23 400. 00 23, 400. 00 1, 749. 68 1. 749. 68 21, 650. 32 92.52 2002 ' F6 35,548. 00 35,548. 00 2, 917. 46 2, 917. 48 32,630. 54 91. 79 2006 ' F6 I nstrance 4, 158. 00 4. 158.00 341.24 341.24 3, 816. 76 91.79 2039 Lhenpl oynent Insurance 182. 00 182. 00 . 00 . 00 182.00 100. 00 2010 Fbal t h I nsur arose 38, 506. 00 38, 506. 00 6. 750. 01 6, 750. 01 31. 755. 99 82.47 2011 VI* ker s' Cbnpensat I on 288. 00 256.00 232.79 232.79 53.21 18.60
3005 Kti nt enance of Eqti pork 2. WO. 00 2, ODO. 00 17a57 170.57 8888888 1,829. 43 91.47
6101 8 ect r i cal &rvi nes 2, 500. 00 2,500. 00 47992 47992 8 2,020. 08 60. 60 5201 Fbst age 300.00 300.00 .00 .00 300. 00 1.00 5203 Tel ephone 2. 080. 00 2, 080. CO 281.85 281.85 1, 798. 15 56.44 5305 \. thi cl e !nut ance 2, 200. 00 2. 200. CO Z 169. 72 2, 189. 72 10.28 .46 5401 CfficeSpiplies 5, WO. 00 5, ODO. 00 15&04 156.04 4, 843. 96 %.87 5406 %/ski cl e appl i es, Fuel & liki nt . 2, WO. 00 2, ODO. 00 156.33 156.33 1, 843. 67 92.18 5504 Travel apenses 3, WO. 00 3, ODO. 00 .00 . 00 3, WO. 00 100.00 5801 a I eS and kentershi ps 2, WO. 00 2, WO. 00 .00 . 00 2, WO. 00 100.00 7002 Cf f i ce Equi pnent 1, 500. 00 1, 500. 00 47.48 47.48 1, 452. 52 %.83
- aunt y Adak ni st r at cr "* 44Z485. 00 44Z 485. 00 39, 517. 95 39, 517. 95 8888 888 402, 967. 05 91.c6
12022 ** FLnian Fesources ** 12025 ** F nance Depart nent *I'
1001 Sel an es and Vages 166, 669. 00 l65,669. 00 12, 597. 82 12, 697. 82 A 153, 071. 18 92.39
1007 Ftenual limn 325. 00 325. 00 .00 . 00 .s 325. 00 100. 00
2001 fl(r1/4 11,76s. 00 11, 765. CO 875.10 875.10 A 10, 889. 90 92. 56
2002 WS l8,555. 00 18, 555. CO 1, 528. 54 1, 528. 54 .s 17, 026. 48 91.76
2006 'vs- I nsur ance 2, 170. 00 2,170.00 178.78 17&78 .s 1, 991. 22 91.76
2007 \FS 1-Ybrid D saki I i ty 21Z00 212. 00 .00 .00 's 212.00 100.00 2009 Lhenpl oynent I nsur ance 182. 00 182. 00 Z69 2.69 179. 31 98. 62 2010 Heal t h Insurance 21,590. 00 21,590. 00 3. 782.40 3,782. 40 17, 807. 60 B2.48
2011 Vdr kers Gonpensat I on 149. 00 149.00 121.28 121.28 AAA 27.72 18.60
5101 8 ect r i cal Ser vices 1, 300. 00 1,300. 00 279.29 279.29 .s 1, 020. 71 78.51
5201 Ftist age 4, 700. 00 4,700. 00 .00 . 00 .s A 700. CO 100.00
5203 Tel econeuni cat i ons 1,745. 00 1,745. 00 151,00 151.00 .s 1, 594. CO 91.34 5401 Cf f i ce &pp i es 3, 700. 00 3, 700. 00 17t92- 17t92- 3, 871. 92 104.54
5504 Travel - apenses 1,300. 00 1, 300. CO . 00 .00 .s 1. 300. CO 100. 00
5801 Cues & %neer shi ps 600.00 600. 00 . 00 .00 e 600. 00 1W. 00
7001 Cupola- Equi p & Account i ngS, 'stem 29, 500. 00 29, 500. 00 18, 629. 00 18. 629. 00 .s 10,871. 00 36.85
7002 Cf f i ce Equi pnent 950.00 950.00 .00 .180 .s 950.00 100.00
** R Fiance Capart nent *I' 264.412. 00 264, 412. 00 37, 973. 98 37, 973. 98 A 226, 438. 02 85. 63