City of Gadsden / Etowah County Alabama All Hazards Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan 2019-2024
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CITY OF GADSDEN / ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA ALL HAZARDS COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN 2019-2024 Prepared By: GADSDEN/ETOWAH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY June 1, 2019 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DOCUMENTS EXPLANATION The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) consists of a basic plan (which provides an overview of the entire plan) and supporting annexes for each emergency service or function related to the county. The EOP is a single comprehensive plan, which encompasses all hazards for the purposes of organizing and coordinating the disaster response personnel, counties resources, and operations within the county. The EOP represents a legal document, which provides the framework and guidance for all disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities associated with the county. The EOP also assigns the various tasks associated with each type of different disaster. Located at the back of this basic plan are annexes for specific situations or hazards. The Support Annex contains information on specific plans for Continuity of Operations, External Affairs (Public Information), and Volunteer/Donation Management. The Incident Annex contains hazard specific information such as Earthquakes, Hazardous Materials Spills, or Tornadoes. Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) support the EOP and aid and in implementing the necessary actions or procedures found in the Incident Annex. SOGs are based on the EOP task assignments and detail specific response procedures and actions. Site Specific SOGs identify names, locations, call lists, and other essential information necessary for the various types of disasters and emergences impacted the county. Force-specific SOGs provide personnel assignments, call-up procedures, line of authority, special equipment use and other necessary materials. The SOGs should support and be consistent with the EOP. 2 | P a g e FOREWORD This is the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP, using the National Response Framework (NRF), current edition, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), current edition, establishes the mechanisms to: Maximize the integration of incident-related prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities; Improve coordination and integration of local, State, private-sector, and non- governmental organization partners; Improve communications and increase situational awareness; Determine priorities and coordinate protection, response, and recovery of critical infrastructure. This EOP is based upon guidelines contained in the National Response Framework (NRF). The NRF, as a core guide for national incident management, is linked to an array of incident or hazard-specific Federal contingency plans that are designed to implement the specific statutory authorities and responsibilities of various departments and agencies. Therefore, State and local agencies that partner with Federal agencies should be operating under the same guidelines to ensure complete and comprehensive coordination. Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) to the EOP are functional and expand upon the concept of operations contained in the Basic plan. Annexes provide specific responses for agencies of government and define their responsibilities. SOGs are the general operating guidelines for departments and agencies and are maintained by those departments and agencies. An annual review of the EOP will be undertaken by the EMA Director and those agencies and departments of local government having emergency assignments. The Director will insure that a list of all plan holders is maintained at the EMA Office and that updates are sent to each one of these individuals. This plan requires fair and equal treatment to all regardless of race, sexual orientation, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Priority will always be to save lives, second is protection of the environment, and third is mitigation of damage to property. 3 | P a g e The local government will conduct all response and recovery operations using the Incident Command System (ICS). The Integrated Emergency Management System is the cornerstone of the local government’s emergency and disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation program. This includes both governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO) that have a role in saving lives, caring for the injured, recovering the dead, mitigating property loss, and restoring services and facilities. This plan, including updates, remains in effect from the time of adoption until modified by changes in policy, planning guidance, or executive order. 4 | P a g e CITY OF GADSDEN / ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA ALL HAZARDS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN To all recipients: Effective Date: June 1, 2019 Transmitted herewith is the new integrated and comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan for Etowah County and the cities/towns therein. This plan supersedes any previous emergency management plan(s) implemented by Etowah County for this purpose. It provides a framework in which the departments of each city, town, and the county can plan and perform their respective emergency functions during a disaster or national emergency. This plan recognizes the need for ongoing Emergency Management Planning by all jurisdictions of government within Etowah County. This plan attempts to be all inclusive in combining the four phases of Emergency Management: Mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery This plan is in accordance with existing Federal, State, and local statutes. It will be revised and updated as required. All recipients are requested to advise the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Director of any changes which might result in its improvement or increase its usefulness. 06/01/19 _____________________________________________ Deborah L. Gaither Date Director Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency 5 | P a g e GADSDEN/ETOWAH COUNTY Table of Contents Distribution 7 Record of Changes 8 EOP Change Request 9 Acronyms and Abbreviations 10 Hazards Analysis 11 Definitions of Commonly Used Terms 12 Authorities/References 20 Basic Plan 22 I. Introduction and Purpose 22 II. Situation and Assumptions 22 III. Concept of Operations 24 IV. Organization and Responsibilities 27 V. Direction and Control 34 VI. Continuity of Government 35 VII. Continuity of Operations 38 VIII. Resources 38 IX. Administration and Logistics 40 X. Legal Basis 45 INCIDENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS TAB A Functional Assignments 46 TAB B Organizational Diagram of EOC Coordination Group 47 TAB C Organizational Chart of the EOC Operational Staff 48 Annex 1 Earthquake 49 Annex 2 Hurricane 55 Annex 3 Flooding 61 Annex 4 Severe Weather 67 Annex 5 Extreme Heat and Cold 73 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS (ESFs) ESF #1 Transportation 82 ESF #2 Communications 88 ESF #3 Public Works and Engineering 95 ESF #4 Fire Fighting 102 ESF #5 Emergency Management 111 ESF #6 Mass Care, Emerg. Assistance, Housing, and Humans Serv. 117 ESF #7 Logistics Management and Resource Support 126 ESF #8 Public Health and Medical Services 131 ESF #9 Search and Rescue 140 ESF #10 Oil and Hazardous Materials 145 ESF #11 Agriculture & Natural Resources 152 ESF #11a Veterinarian Services and Animal Care 159 ESF #11b Animal Disease Emergency Management 163 ESF #12 Energy 171 ESF #13 Public Safety & Security 177 ESF #13a Terrorism Incident Emergency Management 184 ESF #14 Long-Term Recovery 189 ESF #15 External Affairs/Crisis Communications 193 TAB D Continuity of Operations Plan 198 TAB E Debris Management Plan 255 TAB F Damage Assessment Plan 306 TAB G Volunteer & Donations Management 316 6 | P a g e DISTRIBUTION Governmental Entity (Agency, Dept., Commissioner(s), Mayor, etc. Number of Copies City of Gadsden (Fire, Police, Public Works, Council/Mayor, Airport, 11 Communications, Legal, Water Works, Finance, Engineering, Animal Control) Etowah County (Commission, Sheriff’s Office, E-911, Coroner, Extension 8 Service, Humane Society, Engineering, Farm Services) Etowah County Amateur Radio Club 1 Etowah County Volunteer Fire Association 1 Town of Altoona (Mayor, Fire, Police) 2 City of Attalla (Mayor, Fire, Police) 3 City of Boaz (Mayor, Police, Fire) 2 City of Glencoe (Mayor, Fire, Police) 3 City of Hokes Bluff (Mayor, Fire, Police) 3 Rainbow City (Mayor, Fire, Police) 3 Reece City (Mayor, Fire) 2 Town of Ridgeville (Mayor) 1 Sardis City (Mayor, Fire, Police) 3 City of Southside (Mayor, Fire, Police) 3 Emergency Medical Services 2 Gadsden Regional Medical Center 1 Gadsden State Community College (Security) 1 Attalla City School Board 1 Etowah County School Board 1 Gadsden City School Board 1 Encompass Rehab 1 Mountain View Hospital 1 Riverview Regional Medical Center 1 Town of Walnut Grove (Mayor, Fire) 2 Alabama Air National Guard 1 Alabama Emergency Management Agency 1 Alabama Department of Human Resources 1 Alabama Department of Public Health 1 Alabama Department of Public Safety 1 Alabama Department of Transportation 1 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region IV 1 Salvation Army 1 Alabama Power 1 Alagasco 1 Marshall-Dekalb Electric Co-op 1 Cherokee Electric Co-op 1 CED Mental Health 1 Etowah County VOAD Chairman 1 TOTAL COPIES 71 This plan is available for public review. The plan can be reviewed in the Emergency Management Office in the Police Building of Gadsden City Hall between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 7 | P a g e RECORD OF CHANGES Change Date of Change Date Entered Change Made by Number (Signature) 8 | P a g e EOP CHANGE REQUEST To: Director Deborah L. Gaither Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management