Emergency Management Plans

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An effective emergency management (or disaster preparedness) plan will minimize the impact of disaster and help local governments to effectively utilize resources. Disasters include man-made, natural or war-related events, such as actual or threatened enemy attacks or terrorism; chemical spills, oil spills or other environmental contamination; fires, floods, storms, drought, blizzards, etc. Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined. Mutual aid agreements should be made in advance. During emergencies, directives may be issued to protect life and property, and may include curfews, closing bars and taverns, regulating weapons and dangerous substances, restricting access to certain areas, and evacuations. Sample legislation on emergency management outlines what should be done before, during and after disaster strikes. If your emergency management plans have not been reviewed in some time, the following examples may be helpful to you...

Roseville, C. MI: Ch. 128 Henderson County, NC: Ch. 85 Ithaca, C. NY: Ch. 48 Akron, V. NY Order On-Line!

[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Roseville 12-10-1991 as Ord. No. 1021 (Ch. 24 of the 1984 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

Mayor as conservator of peace in times of emergency -- See Ch. 5, Sec. 5.1.

§ 128-1. Title.

§ 128-2. Definitions.

ACT -- The Michigan Emergency Management Act, No. 390 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended [MSA § 4.824(11) et seq.; MCL § 30.401 et seq.].

DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR -- A person appointed by the City of Roseville to act as liaison between the City of Roseville and the Macomb County Emergency Management Coordinator.

DISASTER -- An occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from natural or human-made cause, including but not limited to fire, flood, snowstorm, ice storm, tornado, windstorm, wave action, hazardous material spill, water contamination, utility failure, hazardous peacetime radiological incident, major transportation accident, oil spill, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion or hostile military action or paramilitary action, or similar occurrences resulting from terrorist activities, riots or civil disorders.

DISASTER RELIEF FORCE -- All agencies of county and municipal government, private and volunteer personnel, public officers and employees and all other persons or groups of persons in the Macomb County Emergency Operation Plan as having duties to perform or those called into duty or working at the direction of a party identified in the plan to perform specific disaster or emergency-related task during a local state of emergency.

DISTRICT COORDINATOR -- The Michigan Department of State Police District Emergency Management Coordinator. The District Coordinator serves as liaison between local emergency management programs and the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division in all matters pertaining to the mitigation, preparedness response and recovery and disaster situations.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR -- The person appointed to coordinate all matters pertaining to emergency management within the municipality. The Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Roseville is the Macomb County Emergency Management Coordinator.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM -- A program established to coordinate mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities for all emergency or disaster situations within the City of Roseville. Such a program has an appointed Emergency Management Coordinator and meets the program standards and requirements as established by the Department of State Police Emergency Management Division. The City of Roseville has elected to be part of the Macomb County Emergency Management Program.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN - The plan developed and maintained by the county and political subdivisions included in the Emergency Management Program area for the purpose of responding to all emergency or disaster situations by identifying and organizing the disaster relief force.

GOVERNOR'S STATE OF DISASTER -- An executive order or proclamation by the Governor that implements the disaster and recovery aspects of the Emergency Management Plan and applicable local plans of the county or municipal programs affected.

GOVERNOR'S STATE OF EMERGENCY -- An executive order or proclamation by the Governor that implements the emergency response and recovery aspects of the Michigan Emergency Management Plan and applicable plans of the county or municipal programs effected.

LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY -- A declaration by the Mayor or City Manager or other officials designated. This declaration implements the response and recovery aspects of the Macomb County Emergency Operations Plan and authorizes certain actions as described in this chapter.

§ 128-3. Appointment of Emergency Management Coordinator.

1. By the authority of this chapter, the City of Roseville hereby appoints the Macomb County Emergency Management Coordinator as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Roseville. In addition to acting for and at the direction of the Chairperson of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, the Emergency Management Coordinator will also act for and at the direction of the Mayor or City Manager of the City of Roseville.
2. A line of succession for the Macomb County Emergency Management Coordinator has been established and is listed in the Macomb County Emergency Operation Plan.

§ 128-4. Duties of Emergency Management Coordinator.

1. Directing and coordinating the development of the Macomb County Emergency Operations Plan, which shall be consistent in content with the Michigan Emergency Management Plan.
2. Specifying departments or agencies which must provide an annex to the plan or otherwise cooperate in its development.
3. Identifying departments and agencies to be included in the Emergency Operations Plan as part of the relief force.
4. Developing and maintaining a county resource manual.
5. Coordinating the recruitment, appointment and utilization of volunteer personnel.
6. Assuring that the Emergency Management Program meets eligibility requirements for state and federal aid.
7. Coordinating or conducting training and exercise programs for the disaster relief force within the county and testing the adequacy of the Emergency Management Plan.
8. Through public information programs, educating the population on actions necessary for the protection of life and property in an emergency or disaster.
9. Assisting in the development of mutual aid plans.
10. Assisting the City of Roseville Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator liaison with the development of municipal standard operating procedures which are consistent with the County Emergency Operations Plan.
11. Overseeing the implementation of all functions necessary during an emergency or disaster in accordance with the Emergency Operations Plan.
12. Coordinating county emergency management activities with those of municipalities included in the County Emergency Management Program, other municipalities, the state and adjacent counties.
13. Coordinating all preparedness activities, including maintaining primary and alternate Emergency Operations Centers.
14. Identifying mitigation opportunities within the county and encouraging departments/agencies to implement mitigation measures.

§ 128-5. Deputy Coordinator.

1. By the authority of this chapter, the Roseville City Council shall appoint a liaison for the purpose of assisting the County Emergency Management Coordinator in coordinating the emergency management activities within the City of Roseville. The duties of the liaison (Deputy Coordinator) are as follows:

(1) To coordinate municipal emergency management activities with those of the county and adjacent jurisdictions.

(2) To assist the County Emergency Management Coordinator with the development of the County Emergency Operations Plan and the incorporation of municipal resources to the plan.

(3) To identify municipal departments and agencies to be included in the Emergency Operations Plan as part of the disaster relief force.

(4) To identify municipal resources and forward information to the County Emergency Management Coordinator for inclusion in the county resource manual.

(5) To coordinate the recruitment, appointment and utilization of volunteer services.

(6) To assist the County Emergency Management Coordinator with administering training programs.

(7) To coordinate municipal participation in exercises conducted by the county.

(8) To assist in the development of mutual aid agreements.

(9) To assist in educating the population as to actions necessary for the protection of life and property in an emergency or disaster.

(10) To encourage departments/agencies within the city to identify and implement procedures to mitigate the effects of potential disasters.

(11) To assist in the assessment of the nature and scope of the emergency or disaster and collect damage assessment information and forward it to the county.

(12) To assist in the coordination of the Vital Records Protection Program.

(13) To develop municipal standard operating procedures for disaster response which are consistent with the County Emergency Operations Plan.

(14) To assist as liaison to the County Emergency Management Coordinator at disasters, hazardous materials incidents, fires, floods, ice storms, tornadoes and other disasters.

2. In the event of the absence or unavailability of the municipal liaison (Deputy Coordinator), a line of succession to the position of municipal liaison shall be as follows:

(1) Fire Marshal.

(2) Fire Inspector.

(3) Fire Chief.

§ 128-6. Performance and plan review; declaration of state of emergency.

1. On an annual basis, the Mayor and City Manager shall review the eligibility and performance of the County Emergency Management Coordinator and make recommendations to the Roseville City Council.
2. The Mayor, City Manager or other designated person shall review the effectiveness of the Macomb County Emergency Operations Plan as the plan relates to the municipality once every two years. With the assistance of the municipal liaison, he/she shall make recommendations to the County Emergency Management Coordinator of any changes which may be needed. After this review and incorporation of necessary changes, the Mayor or City Manager shall certify the plan to be current and adequate for the City of Roseville for the ensuing two years.
3. When circumstances within the City of Roseville indicate that the occurrence or threat of occurrence of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property from natural or human-made cause exists, the Mayor, City Manager or other designated official may declare a local state of emergency. Such a declaration shall be promptly filed with the Macomb County Emergency Management Office, which shall forward it to the Department of State Police, Emergency Management Division. This declaration shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days, except with the consent of the Roseville City Council.
4. If the Mayor or City Manager or other designated person invokes such power and authority, he/she shall, as soon as is reasonably expedient, convene the Roseville City Council for one or more emergency meetings in accordance with the Open Meetings Act to perform its normal legislative and administrative duties as the situation demands and will report to the body relative to emergency activities. Nothing in this chapter shall be considered as abridging or curtailing the powers of the Roseville City Council unless specifically provided herein.
5. The Mayor or City Manager or other designated official may do one or more of the following under a local state of emergency:

(1) Direct the Emergency Management Coordinator to implement the Emergency Operations Plan.

(2) Issue directives as to travel restrictions on local roads within the municipality.

(3) Relieve Roseville city employees of normal duties and temporarily reassign them to other duties.

(4) Activate mutual aid agreements.

(5) Direct the municipal disaster relief effort in accordance with the Macomb County Emergency Operations Plan and Municipal Operations Plan.

(6) Notify the public of the situation and recommend in-place or evacuation protective measures.

(7) When obtaining normal approvals would result in further injury or damage, until the Roseville City Council convenes, waive procedures and formalities otherwise required pertaining to the following:

(a) For a period of up to seven days, send municipal employees and resources to the aid of other communities as provided by mutual aid agreements.

(b) For a period of up to seven days, appropriate and expend funds from the Disaster Contingency Fund.

(c) For a period of up to seven days, make contracts and obtain and distribute equipment, materials and supplies for disaster purposes.

(d) Employ temporary workers.

(e) Purchase and distribute supplies, materials and equipment.

(f) Make, amend or rescind ordinances or rules necessary for emergency management purposes which supplement a rule, order or directive issued by the Governor or a state agency. Such an ordinance or rule shall be temporary and, upon the Governor's declaration that a state of disaster or state of emergency is terminated, shall no longer be in effect.

(g) If a state of disaster or emergency is declared by the Governor, assign and make available for duty the employees, property or equipment of the City of Roseville within or without the physical limits of the City of Roseville as ordered by the Governor or the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police in accordance with the Act.

§ 128-7. Request for Governor's declaration of state of emergency.

§ 128-8. Appointment of volunteers.

§ 128-9. Disaster Contingency Fund.

§ 128-10. Rights of disaster relief force personnel.

1. If they are employees of the municipality or other governmental agency, regardless of where serving, the powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities and the compensation incidental to their employment.
2. If they are not employees of the municipality or other governmental agency, the same rights and immunities as provided for by law.

§ 128-11. Temporary seat of government.

§ 128-12. Liability.

§ 128-13. Violations and penalties.

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Henderson County: Art. I, 2-19-1997; Art. II, 2-19-1997. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Mutual aid agreements -- See Ch. 34.
Emergency medical services -- See Ch. 87.
Public safety telephone -- See Ch. 144.

§ 85-1. Short title.

§ 85-2. Purpose; coordinating agency; county departments and volunteer agencies.

1. It is the intent and purpose of this article to establish an office that will ensure the complete and efficient utilization of all of the County of Henderson's resources to combat disaster resulting from enemy actions or other disasters as defined herein.

2. The Henderson County Office of Emergency Management will be the coordinating agency for all activity in connection with emergency management. It will be the instrument through which the Henderson County Board of Commissioners may exercise the authority and discharge the responsibilities vested in it during disaster emergencies.
3. This article will not relieve any county department of the moral responsibilities or authority given to it by the North Carolina General Statutes or by local ordinances, nor will it adversely affect the work of any volunteer agency organized for relief in disaster emergencies.

§ 85-3. Definitions.

ATTACK -- A direct or indirect assault against the County of Henderson, its government, its environs or the nation by the forces of a hostile nation or the agents thereof, including assault by bombing, conventional or nuclear, chemical or biological warfare, terrorism or sabotage.

COORDINATOR -- The Coordinator of the Henderson County Emergency Management Agency, appointed as prescribed in this article.

DISASTER/EMERGENCY -- Actual or threatened enemy attack, sabotage or extraordinary fire, flood, storm, epidemic, accident, chemical spill or other impending or actual calamity endangering or threatening to endanger health, life or property of constituted government.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT -- The basic government function of maintaining the public peace, health and safety during an emergency. This term shall include plans and preparations for protection and relief, recovery and rehabilitation from effects of an attack by the forces of an enemy nation or the agents thereof or a disaster as defined herein. It shall not, however, include any activity that is the primary responsibility of the military forces of the United States.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FORCES -- The employees, equipment and facilities of all county departments, boards, councils, institutions and commissions, and, in addition, it shall include all volunteer personnel, equipment and facilities contributed by, or obtained from, volunteer persons or agencies.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER -- Any person duly registered, identified and appointed by the Coordinator of the Henderson County Emergency Management Agency and assigned to participate in the emergency management activity.

REGULATIONS -- Plans, programs and other emergency procedures deemed essential to emergency management.

VOLUNTEER -- Contributing a service, equipment or facilities to the Emergency Management Agency without remuneration.

§ 85-4. Organization and appointments.

1. The organization shall consist of the following:

   (1) An Agency of Emergency Management within the Executive Department of the Henderson County government under the direction of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners through the County Manager. The agency head of the Henderson County Emergency Management Agency shall be known as the "Coordinator," and such assistants and other employees as are deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Agency will be appointed.

   (2) The employees and resources of all Henderson County departments, boards, institutions and councils shall participate in the emergency management activities. Duties assigned to county departments shall be the same as or similar to the normal duties of the department, where possible.

   (3) Volunteer personnel and agencies offering service to, and accepted by, the county.

2. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners shall appoint a Coordinator of the Henderson County Emergency Management Agency who shall be a person well versed and trained in planning operations involving the activities of many different agencies which will operate to protect the public health, safety and welfare in the event of danger from enemy action or disaster as defined in this article.
3. The Coordinator shall designate and appoint Deputy Coordinators to assume the emergency duties of the Coordinator in the event of his absence or inability to act.

§ 85-5. Powers and duties of Coordinator.

1. Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the County of Henderson for emergency management purposes.
2. Developing and coordinating plans for the immediate use of all facilities, equipment, manpower and other resources of the county for the purpose of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property and protecting and restoring to usefulness governmental services and public utilities necessary for the public health, safety and welfare.
3. Negotiating standing agreements with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property for emergency management purposes, including use as public shelters, for approval by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. In an emergency or disaster situation, the Emergency Management Coordinator shall have discretion and authority to designate other buildings and property for emergency management purposes and to negotiate with the owner of such property concerning such use; however, the Emergency Management Coordinator shall be required to make a full accounting to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners of expenditures, if any, associated with such designation at the next regular Board of Commissioners meeting following the conclusion of the emergency/disaster.
4. Through public informational programs, educating the populace as to actions necessary and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of enemy attack or disaster as defined herein, either impending or present.
5. Conducting public practice exercises to ensure the efficient operation of the emergency management forces and to familiarize residents with emergency management regulations, procedures and operations.
6. Coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any emergency management activities.

§ 85-6. Emergency management plans.

1. Comprehensive emergency management plans shall be adopted and maintained by resolution of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. In the preparation of these plans as they pertain to county organization, it is intended that the services, equipment, facilities and personnel of all existing departments and agencies shall be utilized to the fullest extent. When approved, it shall be the duty of all departments and agencies to perform the functions assigned by these plans and to maintain their portions of the plans in a current state of readiness at all times. These plans shall have the effect of law whenever a disaster, as defined in this article, has been proclaimed.

2. The Coordinator shall prescribe in the emergency plans those positions within the disaster organization, in addition to his own, for which lines of succession are necessary. In each instance, the responsible person will designate and keep on file with the Coordinator a current list of three persons as successors to his position. The list will be in order of succession and will nearly as possible designate persons best capable of carrying out all assigned duties and functions.
3. Each agency director and department head assigned responsibility in the plans shall be responsible for carrying out all duties and functions assigned therein. Duties will include the organization and training of assigned employees and, where needed, volunteers. Each agency director or department head shall formulate the standing operating procedure to implement the plans for his service.
4. Amendments to these plans shall be submitted to the Coordinator. If approved, the Coordinator will then submit the amendments to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners with his recommendation for their approval. Such amendments shall take effect on the date of approval, unless otherwise specified by the Board of Commissioners.
5. When a required competency or skill for a disaster function is not available within government, the Coordinator is authorized to seek assistance from persons outside of government. The assignment of duties, when of a supervisory nature, shall also include the granting of authority for the persons so assigned to carry out such duties prior to, during and after the occurrence of a disaster. Such services from persons outside of government may be accepted on a volunteer basis. Such citizens shall be enrolled as emergency management volunteers.

§ 85-7. Liability.

1. This article is an exercise by the County of Henderson of its governmental functions for the protection of the public peace, health and safety, and neither the County of Henderson, or agents and representatives of the same, nor any individual, receiver, firm, partnership, corporation, association or trustee, or any of the agents thereof, in good faith carrying out, complying with or attempting to comply with any order, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be liable for any damage sustained to persons or property as the result of said activity.

2. Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who voluntarily and without compensation grants the County of Henderson the right to inspect, designate and use the whole or any part or parts of such real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering persons during an actual, impending or practice disaster situation shall not be civilly liable for the death of, or injury to, any persons on or about such real estate or premises under such license, privilege or other permission or for loss of or damage to the property of such person.

§ 85-8. Violations and penalties.

§ 85-9. Conflicting ordinances, rules and regulations.

§ 85-10. Proclamation by County Manager.

1. A state of emergency shall be deemed to exist whenever, during times of public crisis, disaster, rioting, catastrophe or similar public emergency, for any reason, public safety authorities are unable to maintain public order or afford adequate protection for lives, safety or property or whenever the occurrence of any such condition is imminent.

2. In the event of an existing or threatened state of emergency endangering the lives, safety, health and welfare of the people within Henderson County or any part thereof or threatening damage to or destruction of property, the Henderson County Manager is hereby authorized and empowered, under N.C.G.S. 14-288.13, a-7 and a-8, to issue a public proclamation declaring to all persons the existence of such a state of emergency and, in order to more effectively protect the lives and property of people within the county, to place in effect any or all of the restrictions hereinafter authorized.
3. The Henderson County Manager is hereby authorized and empowered to limit by the proclamation the application of all or any part of such restrictions to any area specifically designated or described within the county and to specific hours of the day or night and to exempt from all or any part of such restrictions, while acting in the line of and within the scope of their respective duties, law enforcement officers, firemen and other public employees; rescue squad members, doctors, nurses and employees of hospitals and other medical facilities; on-duty military personnel, whether state or federal; on-duty employees of public utilities, public transportation companies and newspaper, magazine, radio broadcasting and television broadcasting corporations operated for profit; and such other classes of persons as may be essential to the preservation of public order and immediately necessary to serve the safety, health and welfare needs of people within the county.

§ 85-11. Restrictions imposed; notice of proclamation.

1. The Henderson County Manager, by proclamation, may impose the prohibitions and restrictions specified in §§ 85-12 through 85-17 of this article in the manner described in those sections. The Henderson County Manager may impose as many of those specified prohibitions and restrictions as he finds are necessary, because of an emergency, to maintain an acceptable level of public order and services and to protect lives, safety and property. The Henderson County Manager shall recite his findings in the proclamation.

2. The proclamation shall be in writing. The Henderson County Manager shall take reasonable steps to give notice of the terms of the proclamation to those affected by it and shall post a copy of it in the County Courthouse. The Henderson County Manager shall send reports of the substance of the proclamation to the mass communications media which serve the affected area and officials of municipalities located within the county. The Henderson County Manager shall retain a text of the proclamation and furnish upon request certified copies of it.

§ 85-12. Evacuation.

§ 85-13. Curfew.

1. The proclamation may impose a curfew prohibiting in certain areas and during certain periods the appearance in public of anyone who is not a member of an exempted class. The proclamation shall specify the geographical area or areas and the period during each twenty-four-hour day to which the curfew applies. The Henderson County Manager may exempt from some or all of the curfew restrictions classes of people whose exemption the Henderson County Manager finds necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare. The proclamation shall state the exempted classes and the restrictions from which each is exempted.

2. Unless otherwise specified in the proclamation, the curfew shall apply during the specified period each day until the Henderson County Manager by proclamation removes the curfew.

§ 85-14. Alcoholic beverages.

§ 85-15. Dangerous weapons and substances.

1. The proclamation may prohibit the transportation or possession off one's own premises or the sale or purchase of any dangerous weapon or substance. The Henderson County Manager may exempt from some or all of the restrictions classes of people whose possession, transfer or transportation of certain dangerous weapons or substances is necessary to the preservation of the public's health, safety or welfare. The proclamation shall state the exempted classes and the restrictions from which each is exempted.

2. "Dangerous weapon or substance" means:

(1) Any deadly weapon, ammunition, explosive, incendiary device, radioactive material or device as defined in N.C.G.S. 14-288.8(c)(5), gasoline or other instrument or substance designed for a use that carries a threat of serious bodily injury or destruction of property.

(2) Any other instrument or substance that is capable of being used to inflict serious bodily injury or destruction of property when the circumstances indicate that there is some probability that such instrument or substance will be so used.

(3) Any part or ingredient in any instrument or substance included above when the circumstances indicate a probability that such a part or ingredient will be so used.

3. If imposed, the restrictions shall apply throughout the jurisdiction of the county or such part thereof as designated in the proclamation.
4. A violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in N.C.G.S. 14-288.7.

§ 85-16. Restricted areas.

1. The proclamation may prohibit obtaining access or attempting to obtain access to any area designated in the manner described in this section in violation of any order, clearly posted notice or barricade indicating that access is denied or restricted.

2. Areas to which access is denied or restricted shall be designated by the Sheriff and his subordinates or other law enforcement officer when directed in the proclamation to do so by the Henderson County Manager. When acting under this authority, the Sheriff and his subordinates may restrict or deny access to any area, street, highway or location within the county if that restriction or denial of access or use is reasonably necessary to promote efforts being made to overcome the emergency or to prevent further aggravation of the emergency.

§ 85-17. Additional restrictions.

1. Movements of people in public places;
2. The operation of offices, business establishments and other places to or from which people may travel or at which they may congregate; and
3. Other activities or conditions the control of which may be reasonably necessary to maintain order and protect lives or property during the state of emergency, within the area designated in the proclamation.

§ 85-18. Removal of restrictions.

§ 85-19. Superseding and amendatory proclamations.

§ 85-20. Termination of proclamation.

§ 85-21. Absence of County Manager.

1. In case of the absence or disability of the Henderson County Manager, the Henderson County Emergency Management Coordinator or such other person as may be designated by the Board of Commissioners shall have and exercise all of the powers which have been herein given to the Henderson County Manager.

2. In the case of the absence or disability of both the Henderson County Manager and the Henderson County Emergency Management Coordinator, the Chairperson of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners or such other person as may be designated by the Board of Commissioners shall have and exercise all of the powers which have been given herein to the Henderson County Manager.

§ 85-22. Violations and penalties.

Section 1. Pursuant to County Ordinance _____________ and Chapter a of the General Statutes and Article a, Chapter 14 of the General Statutes, I have determined that a state of emergency as defined in County Ordinance ___________ exist in the County of _____________________ based on the following findings:

Section 2. I, therefore, proclaim the existence of a state of emergency in the County of ______________________.

Section 3. I hereby order all county law enforcement officers and employees and all other emergency management personnel subject to my control to cooperate in the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of the county emergency ordinances which are set forth below.

Section 4. Evacuation. I have determined that, in the best interest of public safety and protection, it is necessary to evacuate the civilian population from the County of _______________________. Citizens are free to use any type of transportation, but they are to use only _________________ in leaving the county. Evacuation is to occur as soon as possible. Further proclamation concerning evacuation will be issued as needed.

Section 5. Curfew. Unless a member of the county's law enforcement agency or the emergency management program, every person who is located within a _____________ radius of ___________________ is to be inside a house dwelling from the hours of ________________ to _____________________.

Section 6. No alcoholic beverages. There shall be no sale, consumption, transportation or possession of alcoholic beverages during the state of emergency in the County of ____________, except possession or consumption is allowed on a person's own premises.

Section 7. No firearms, ammunition or explosives. During the state of emergency, there shall be no sale or purchase of any type of firearm or ammunition or any possession of such items, along with any type of explosive, off the owner's own premises.

Section 8. Execution of emergency plan. All civilians and emergency management personnel are ordered to comply with the emergency reaction plan.

Section 9. This proclamation shall become effective immediately.

Proclaimed this the ___ day of ___________________, at ___________ (a.m./p.m.)

____________________________________________
Henderson County Manager

NOTE: The State of Emergency Proclamation should clearly state who, what, where and why any restrictions are implemented. (e.g. The curfew is intended to reduce unnecessary traffic and prevent accidents after 6:00 p.m. The curfew will not affect business operations or persons commuting to and from work etc.)

NOTE: When implementing restrictions law enforcement agencies should be consulted regarding enforcement activities.

Section 1. On _____________________________________, at _________________ (a.m./p.m.), I determined and proclaimed a local state of emergency for the County of __________________.

Section 2. On _____________________________________, at _________________ (a.m./p.m.), I ordered the evacuation of all civilians from the area, imposed a curfew, prohibited alcoholic beverages, firearms, ammunition and explosives and ordered the execution of the emergency reaction plan.

Section 3. I have determined that a state of emergency no longer exists in the County of _________________.

Section 4. I thereby terminate the proclamation of a local state of emergency and all of the restrictions and orders therein.

Section 5. This proclamation is effective immediately.

Proclaimed this the ___ day of ___________________, at ___________ (a.m./p.m.)

____________________________________________

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca 12-29-1993. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Police Department -- See Ch. 95.

§ 48-1. Purpose.

§ 48-2. Authority; findings.

1. Disaster planning is based on the New York State Defense Emergency Act,!BFN!Editor's Note: See Unconsolidated Laws § 9101.!EFN! the regulations and orders of the State Defense Council and the State Civil Defense Commission; the Emergency Plan for the Natural Disaster of the State of New York; and the National Plan for Natural Disaster Mobilization.
2. The City of Ithaca recognizes that planning and preparatory actions are required before an emergency. Emergency preparedness allows the City of Ithaca to prepare and react to emergency situations to save life and property if the city is threatened or hit by disaster and major emergency.

§ 48-3. Responsibility for preparation.

§ 48-4. Designation of emergency operations center (EOC). [Amended 5-1-1996 by Ord. No. 96-6]

§ 48-5. Essential emergency operations records.

§ 48-6. Procedure.

1. The Mayor or the designated Emergency Coordinator is responsible for notification and declaration of an emergency or disaster.
2. Each department head in the City of Ithaca is responsible for assuring maximum effectiveness and utilization of all personnel and equipment of the department to accomplish the city's responsibilities. Each department head will retain control of the assigned department and implement orders received from the emergency operations center.
3. The City of Ithaca will seek the cooperation and aid of any or all surrounding communities in the event of an emergency or disaster affecting surrounding areas or of such magnitude that mutual aid is necessary. Arrangements for mutual aid should be made prior to any emergency or disaster.
4. The City of Ithaca should contact the County Civil Defense Office regarding any major emergency or disaster situation. Civil defense assistance should be requested when local or mutual aid resources are exhausted. All requests for county civil defense assistance of any nature by any department will be approved by the Mayor and will be made to the County Director of Civil Defense by direct phone contact or by civil defense radio network.
5. Military assistance requests will be made by the Mayor of the City of Ithaca to the County Administrator and the Chair of the County Board, who will forward the request to the Tompkins County Civil Defense Office, which will forward it to the State Natural Disaster Commission.
6. The American Red Cross is recognized as the agency responsible for mass care to persons immediately following a disaster. Local Red Cross chapters can extend natural disaster relief assistance to individuals and families, and the Red Cross can assume administrative and financial responsibility in providing such assistance. The American National Red Cross has been assigned this responsibility by the Congress of the United States. The Red Cross chapter responsible for the City of Ithaca is the Tompkins County Chapter of the American Red Cross, located at 201 West Clinton Street, in the City of Ithaca, N.Y., telephone number 273-1900; homeless hot-line: 273-9177.

§ 48-7. Powers and duties of officials.

1. Mayor.

(1) The Mayor of the City of Ithaca is responsible for the conduct of disaster operations within the City of Ithaca. The Mayor shall use any and all facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and other resources of the city in such a manner as may be necessary or appropriate to cope with the disaster.

(2) The Mayor shall direct the activities of all agencies within the city against the effects of emergency in conformance with the approved plans for the rescue and relief of the people, the recovery and the rehabilitation of the community. The Mayor will utilize services of the emergency operations center and its staff for implementation of necessary measures to achieve emergency operations.

2. The Common Council, as the elected body of the people, shall take all appropriate steps to prepare for any disaster or emergency and shall generally be responsible for the implementation of this and other emergency preparedness plans.
3. The City Clerk is responsible for the maintenance and availability for essentials records, documents and other similar materials required during the emergency.
4. An Emergency Coordinator shall be appointed by the Mayor, with skills appropriate to direct the implementation of the comprehensive plan for the emergency operations center, under the direction of the Mayor. Also, under the direction of the Mayor, the Emergency Coordinator coordinates the emergency operations of the emergency operations center, prepares estimates of the situation, advises the Mayor of operational priorities and recommends requests for assistance from the Tompkins County Civil Defense or other appropriate agencies.
5. The Fire Chief and fire fighters will be responsible for the direction of all action to contain and extinguish fires resulting from emergencies and the removal of trapped and injured persons from damaged buildings and flooded areas. The local Fire Chief may call upon the County Fire Coordinator or the County Civil Defense, under mutual aid, for advice and/or assistance concerning fire-related emergencies, relief operations and coordination of emergency shelter and feeding operations.
6. The Chief of Police shall designate a Traffic Control Officer to be part of the Emergency Operation Center for the purpose of controlling traffic and population movements. The local police will direct all action to maintain order, prevent looting and help alleviate panic; direct the injured to medical installations, and assist handicapped persons by obtaining transportation and directing them to the nearest emergency operations center. The Chief of Police may call upon the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department and/or the New York State Police for advice and/or assistance.
7. The Superintendent of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of streets and bridges and all official trucks, cars and equipment. The Superintendent will direct action to check, restore and maintain essential public facilities and services, such as water and sewer systems, streets, bridges, public buildings and other vital community services, calling upon all public works and engineering services of Tompkins County for such assistance. The Superintendent of Public Works will work in conjunction with the local electric and gas utility companies, the local telephone company and with any other local utility in the restoration of the various essential services.
8. The Building Commissioner of the city will be responsible for safety inspection of damaged homes and businesses before evacuees are allowed to reoccupy such buildings.
9. A Public Information Officer will be appointed by the Mayor of the city to direct the local dissemination of emergency information and the issuance of news reports to the public and notify the County Civil Defense Office on the status and development of emergency measures, using all media of public communication.
10. If necessary, a Communications Officer will be appointed by the Mayor to supervise, direct, arrange and restore communications for all emergency purposes using available communication means and methods. Maximum use of all available forms of communications will be planned by all departments to aid the communications staff in carrying out their duties.
11. If needed, a Medical Officer or staff will be appointed by the Mayor to direct all action necessary for rendering health and medical services to the community. The Medical Officer or staff should alert hospitals and ambulances in the area regarding anticipated medical needs.
12. If necessary, a Supply Officer will be appointed by the Mayor to carry out measures necessary to the emergency handling of all local resources.
13. If necessary, a Staffing Officer will be appointed by the Mayor to coordinate and/or direct the assignment of personnel to the various emergency services as requested.
14. If necessary, a Transportation Officer will be appointed by the Mayor to carry out measures necessary to the utilization of all transportation modes for support and rescue operations.
15. Additional responsibilities and functions. All department heads and/or those responsible for carrying out parts of the emergency operations for the City of Ithaca shall perform their responsibilities and functions as directed by the Mayor or the Emergency Coordinator.

§ 48-8. Modification of plan.

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Akron 12-27-1993. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Hazardous materials response plan -- See Ch. 21.

§ 11-1. Purpose.

§ 11-2. Authority.

1. Disaster planning is based on the New York State Defense Emergency Act, the regulations and orders of the State Defense Council and the State Civil Defense Commission, the Emergency Plan for the Natural Disaster of the State of New York and the National Plan for Natural Disaster Mobilization.

2. Section 23 of Article 2B of the State Executive Law authorizes town and village governments to prepare disaster preparedness plans. Pursuant to § 23 of Article 2B, the Village Board has adopted the following disaster preparedness measures, designed to prevent or mitigate disasters and their effects, to provide for effective response and to facilitate recovery. The comprehensive emergency management concept that is adopted in New York State prepares local governments to effectively utilize all of its resources before, during and after disasters to minimize their impact.
3. Minimization of the effects of disaster is the primary motive of effective disaster planning. The Village Board acknowledges that planning and preparatory actions are required before a disaster strikes. Coordinated disaster planning permits town and village citizens to more adequately respond to emergency situations, saving lives and minimizing the loss of property. The Village Board shall have the primary responsibility to see that everything possible is done to prepare for disasters and to provide for the safety and security of the community during a disaster.

§ 11-3. Declaration of disaster.

1. Upon finding by the Mayor (Disaster Coordinator and/or Assistant Disaster Coordinator), with the advice and counsel of the various departments, that the public safety is imperiled, the Mayor is authorized by Article 2B of the Executive Law to proclaim a state of emergency within any part or all of the territorial limits of the Village of Akron.

2. Following the proclamation of an emergency order, the Mayor may issue any orders or directives, where required, to protect life and property or to mitigate the destructive impact of the disaster. Section 24 of Article 2B permits the Mayor to issue orders providing for the:

(1) Prohibition and control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic throughout the territorial limits of the Village of Akron.

(2) Designation of certain areas of the village as unsafe for occupancy or passage.

(3) Imposition of curfews.

(4) Closing or restricted use of places of amusement and assembly (barrooms, casinos, recreation facilities, etc.).

(5) Suspension or limitation of the sale, use or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives and flammable materials and liquids.

(6) Suspension of local laws, ordinances or regulations subject to any constitutional and statutory limitations as set forth in Subdivision 1g of § 24 of the Executive Law.

§ 11-4. Operating during a disaster.

§ 11-5. Emergency Coordinating Committee.

1. Mayor. The Mayor, as chief executive officer of the village, with counsel from the Board of Trustees and such other advisors as he shall deem necessary, shall have the authority under existing statutes to declare a state of emergency in the village and shall render the final decision on all matters pertaining to the safety and security of the village and the citizens therein, as well as the deployment of all persons in the field assisting in the effort to control the emergency.
2. Disaster Coordinator. The Disaster Coordinator directs the implementation of the Village of Akron Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for the emergency operations center (EOC), under the direction of the Mayor. Also, under the direction of the Mayor, the Disaster Coordinator will coordinate the emergency operations of the EOC, prepare operational priorities and recommend requests for assistance from the Erie County Office of Disaster Preparedness.
3. Appointed Trustee. The Mayor shall appoint one Trustee, who, in the absence of the Mayor, shall assume all duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and any other functions and assignments conferred upon him by the Mayor.
4. Village Clerk-Treasurer. The Village Clerk-Treasurer shall inform the Mayor and the Board of Trustees as to necessary expenditures incurred by the village and shall maintain records of hours worked by all village employees and any outside contractors hired by the village to assist in the effort to control the emergency.
5. Village Board. The Village Board shall be an advisory board to the coordinator of the operations of their regularly assigned duties and such other special duties as may be assigned to them by the Mayor.
6. Village Attorney. The Village Attorney shall act as an advisory assistant to the Village Mayor. He shall act in any capacity that is deemed necessary by the Village Mayor to assure an effective operation of the EOC.
7. Police (State, Village of Akron, Erie County Sheriff's Department). The police shall be responsible for the security of the homes, schools, mercantile establishments, government installations, as well as all other private and municipally owned properties within the village. They, or their delegated liaison, shall be in constant communication with the control center for the purpose of receiving calls from persons needing assistance of the department and shall assign patrol officers in the field to render such assistance. They shall assign as many men as shall be considered necessary to effect the duties of the Police Department. They shall assign the officers, if possible, so that each man shall have four hours rest after each 16 hours in the field. They shall maintain a record of the man-hours worked by the department and submit a copy to the Village Clerk-Treasurer for village records.
8. Department of Highways. Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Department of Highways shall use such tools and equipment that may have to be rented or borrowed to keep the village streets open for the free and unobstructed movement of emergency equipment. The department shall also, at the scene of the emergency, exert all necessary actions to relieve the emergency and minimize any danger to citizens or property. The Superintendent or his delegate shall be in constant communications with the control center to receive and dispatch men and material to work areas in the area of emergency. He shall assign as many men as he shall deem necessary to effect the safe operation of his workers at the scene of the emergency. The portable water and wastewater facilities shall be maintained in serviceable condition as long as it is within the boundaries of human endeavor. The Superintendent shall maintain a record of man-hours worked by the men in the department and shall submit a copy to the Village Clerk-Treasurer for village records.
9. Fire Department. The Fire Department is charged with the duty of preventing or extinguishing fires within the village, as well as rendering emergency treatment and transportation to professional facilities, if possible, of injured or sick persons in the village. The Chief, or his delegate, shall be in constant communication with the control center to assign equipment and personnel to any emergency as he deems necessary. The Captain of the Fire Police shall deploy his men at the scene of the emergency in cooperation with orders from the Fire Department Chief and sheriff's deputies, and those assigned by the Fire Chief should report to and be under the direction of the Sheriff's Department. The Fire Chief should submit a copy of all man-hours worked, along with expenditures, to the Village Clerk-Treasurer for village records.
10. Telephone, electric, gas and cable companies. If installations of any of these public utilities are involved in any emergency within the village, it would help ensure regulated directions of their operations if the Mayor would request of the affected or endangered companies to have a representative in the communication center to establish necessary priorities so that all departments involved work in coordination with each other.
11. American Red Cross and Salvation Army. If the Mayor should request assistance from the American Red Cross, they should have a delegate assigned to the disaster control center and direct operations of their volunteers in whatever duties assigned to them by the Mayor.
12. Erie County Sheriff and State Police. The Mayor shall, in the event that it is impossible to maintain law and order with the forces within the village government, request assistance from the Erie County Sheriff or State Police.
13. Erie County Health Department. In the event of the danger of an epidemic of any communicable disease, the Mayor shall request a representative from the Health Department to be in communication with the control center to assist and advise him in all health matters affecting the village and its residents.
14. Erie County Disaster Coordinator. The Erie County Disaster Coordinator should be contacted and requested to respond to the communication center when this plan is activated.
15. Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer of the village will be responsible for all safety inspections of damaged homes and businesses before evacuees are allowed to reoccupy such buildings and to begin damage assessment and evaluation process with the assistance of the Village Assessor.
16. Akron Central School System. The Akron Central School System will play an important part in the evacuation of the Village of Akron. If an emergency would happen during school time, all students will be transported to the Alden Central Schools. The Superintendent of the Akron Schools shall contact the Alden School and ask that their students be released at once, so that the Akron students may be housed. If an emergency occurs after school time, the disaster control center may request buses to evacuate residents of the village at a greater rate if necessary.

§ 11-6. Emergency operation center personnel.

1. The EOC staff will be contacted by the Disaster Coordinator or his designated representative after the situation has been evaluated and a state of emergency has been declared by the Village Mayor. The EOC will be staffed 24 hours a day while the emergency is in effect, and it will be staffed by an administrative member from the following departments:

   Department Representative	Time Contacted
   Mayor (CEO)1	____________________
   Disaster Coordinator2	____________________
   Deputy Mayor	____________________
   Trustee	____________________
   Trustee	____________________
   Trustee	____________________
   Fire Chief-Akron	____________________
   Fire Chief-Newstead	____________________
   Village Attorney	____________________
   Village Clerk-Treasurer	____________________
   Police Department	____________________
   Highway Department	____________________
   Building Department	____________________
   Secretary (CEO)	____________________

   NOTES:
   ¹ Director of the emergency operations center (EOC).
   ² Assistant to the Director of the emergency operations center.

2. Other departments may be contacted for additional assistance, and at that time they will be instructed where to deploy their resources.

§ 11-7. Disaster response team.

1. The disaster response team will include the following individuals:

   (1) Emergency Disaster Coordinator.

   (2) Police agency.

   (3) Superintendent of Public Works or his designee.

   (4) Village Engineer or his designee.

   (5) Code Enforcement Officer.

   (6) Fire Chiefs.

2. The primary responsibility of the disaster response team is to evaluate the extent of the emergency and make recommendations to the Village Mayor as to the need to declare a formal disaster.
3. This information may be obtained on a firsthand basis or by having an assigned individual from each department make a recommendation to the department's supervisor.
4. After each department has received its information, the disaster response team will meet at the EOC and be ready to make a formal recommendation to the Village Mayor.
5. With the information that will be provided to the Village Mayor and his advisory council, they will then be able to make an informed decision as to the need for a formal state of emergency declaration.

§ 11-8. Information releases to the media.

1. It is imperative that the public be kept informed of the developments during an emergency or disaster. In the event of a major disaster incident, the Village of Akron Emergency Disaster Coordinator shall request the assistance of the Police Department in the establishment of a command area. He shall also appoint a Media Supervisor to act as the representative from the Village of Akron to keep the media appraised of the information regarding the incident. Factual information (casualties, damages, locations) that shall be given out shall be cleared through the Chief Executive Officer before it is given. This will prevent conflicts and inaccuracies.

2. It shall be the responsibility of the Disaster Coordinator to assign an Information Clerk in the EOC for the purpose of keeping records of the following:

(1) Notification of press personnel as to the location of the press area. Press agencies to be notified shall include but not be limited to television stations, radio stations and newspapers.

(2) Log of events.

(a) A log of the events, which shall be a chronological listing of all actions taken by the Media Relations Officer. This shall include:

[1] All information received and from whom the information was received.

[2] Names of all press agencies and persons contacted.

[3] Names of all of the press agencies and their people that are checked into the press area.

[4] Casualty lists and, if possible, the medical status of victims, not specific to the types of injuries.

[5] The locations of persons receiving medical treatment.

(b) This log shall also contain the times and dates of all of the occurrences.

3. If the police do not have anyone available to act as the Media Relations Officer, the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint a Media Relations Officer. Below are some guidelines to follow when speaking with the media:

(1) The media is going to report some type of a story. It is better that they report the correct version rather than speculating. Do not ignore the media. They have a job to do. Utilize them to your advantage.

(2) Assign a calm and knowledgeable spokesperson to interact with the media.

(3) Gather factual information. The people should receive factual information, even if it is bad news.

(4) Do not be afraid to talk to the media. Provide to them information from a written statement only. This will relax you so that you will not have to remember everything that you should tell them.

(5) Rehearse what you will say to the media.

(6) Talk in simple terms, not firemanic language.

(7) Be direct. The media and public are smarter than you think.

(8) Consider making statements such as:

(a) "We are taking precautions..."

(b) "It is your best interest that..."

(c) "In some cases..."

(d) "It is possible that..."

(e) "It is believed..."

(9) You do not have to answer all of their questions. If you are not sure, tell them so. Do not fabricate answers without the facts to back that answer up.

(10) Having good news is certainly a plus.

(11) Consider providing the news media with access to the site if it can be done safely and without a disturbance.

(12) Inform the media when a press release will be given, and make sure you keep that appointment.

§ 11-9. Public warning.

1. The Village of Akron has several different ways to alert the public, in an emergency, for the purpose of evacuations. Listed below are the methods that will be followed for notifying the public of evacuation procedures. All warnings that will be issued will come from the Media Relations Officer.

   (1) Police and Fire Department vehicles, using their loudspeakers and public address systems, will patrol, if safe, down the areas that have been determined to be in need of evacuation and will pass on the necessary directions and information.

   (2) In addition to patrolling the streets, police and. fire personnel will conduct a door-to-door notification. This procedure will only be followed if the area is determined as being safe for pedestrian travel by the incident commander.

   (3) Announcements that will be released to the media will be specific as to the routes to take and the areas to evacuate to. These announcements will be made to the media by the Media Relations Officer.

2. Public warnings shall include the following information:

(1) A description of the emergency situation.

(2) What specific actions residents should take.

(3) How they can obtain additional information for assistance.

3. Instructions shall be given in a calm manner, along with the instructions being thorough and complete. The following section has specific information on:

(1) What to take with you.

(2) What not to take with you.

(3) What to do before you leave for the emergency evacuation.

4. Protective measures for the purpose of a hazardous materials release may differ from this plan. For procedures to follow for a hazardous materials release, see Chapter 21, Hazardous Materials Response Plan, of the Code of the Village of Akron.

§ 11-10. Evacuation in time of natural or man-made disaster.

1. It is essential that you plan ahead for the most expeditious evacuation. Know where you are going, how you will get there and what you will need. Each family member, as well as your prospective host family, should be familiar with your plans.

2. Where to go.

(1) It you have a vacation cabin, relatives or friends outside the risk area, go there as soon as possible. Your destination should be within reasonable distance, as it may be necessary to commute to work.

(2) If you do not have a definite location, you should proceed to the nearest reception area indicated by officials.

(3) Campers or recreation vehicles could also provide comfortable shelter. Be sure you park your vehicle outside the designated risk area.

3. How to get there.

(1) If you have your own transportation, drive to your destination using the route given by your local officials. Use of personal vehicles or prearranged car pools are preferable, as it may be necessary to commute to work or shopping areas.

(2) If you have no private means of transportation, public transportation will be provided.

(3) If you are physically unable to get to transportation, make arrangements to be picked up and transported to your reception area.

4. What to take with you.

(1) Useful clothing and bedding (sleeping bags, blankets, air mattresses).

(2) Drinkable water, food, especially food requiring little preparation, utensils, can opener, matches.

(3) Safety, sanitation and medical supplies; include a flashlight and battery-operated radio with extra batteries.

(4) Baby supplies, if applicable.

(5) Important papers, including deeds, insurance policies, credit cards and currency.

5. What not to take.

(1) Firearms.

(2) Narcotics.

(3) Alcoholic beverages.

(4) Pets.

6. What to do before you leave.

(1) Get ample supply of any prescription medicines and special foods.

(2) Collect important papers.

(3) Check home for security; see that locks are secure; store valuables left behind (silverware, etc.) in a safe place.

§ 11-11. Phases of comprehensive emergency management.

1. Mitigation (long-term).

   (1) Definition. Mitigation includes any activities which actually eliminate or reduce the probability of occurrence of a disaster. It also includes long-term activities which reduce the effects of unavoidable disasters.

   (2) General measures: building codes, vulnerability analysis updates, tax incentives, zoning and land use management, building use regulations/safety codes, compliance and enforcement, resource allocation/interstate sharing, preventive health care and public education.

   (3) Specific measures: dam/dike construction, inspection, stream channelization, construct/protect retention basin, reforest/prevent deforestation, contour farming and floodproof buildings.

   (4) Additional measures: establish EOC, establish communications systems, hazard vulnerability analysis, evaluate building standards, familiarize federal programs (insurance, grants, etc.), establish resource checklist, land use management.

2. Preparedness (to respond).

(1) Definition. Preparedness activities are necessary to the extent that mitigation measures have not or cannot, prevent disasters. In the preparedness phase, governments, organizations and individuals develop plans to save lives and minimize disaster damage. Preparedness measures also seek to enhance disaster response operations.

(2) General measures: preparedness plans, emergency exercises/training, warning systems, emergency communications system, evacuation plans and training, resource inventories, emergency personnel/contact lists, mutual aid agreements and public information/education.

(3) Specific measures: temporary levee construction, stream-flow monitoring, ice and debris removal, sandbagging and temporary floodproofing.

(4) Additional measures include: review and revise plans; brief local officials; establish mutual aid/adjoining jurisdictions; public information; review resources/forecasting, establish liaison on county and/or state; consider water, food, electric and gas shortages, ensure adequate fuel on hand for emergency equipment.

3. Response (to emergency).

(1) Definition. Response activities follow an emergency or disaster. Generally, they are designed to provide emergency assistance for casualties. They also seek to reduce the probability of secondary damage and to speed recovery operations.

(2) General measures: activate public warning, notify public authorities, mobilize emergency personnel/equipment, emergency medical assistance, man emergency operations centers, declare disaster/evacuate, mobilize security forces, search and rescue and emergency suspension of laws.

(3) Specific measures: helicopter search and boat rescue.

(4) Additional measures: disaster declaration, damage assessment, activate public warning and information, mobilize emergency personnel, mutual aid, if necessary, establish food service and sleeping arrangements for evacuees and emergency people.

4. Recovery (short- and long-term).

(1) Definition. Recovery continues until all systems return to normal or better. Short-term recovery returns vital life-support systems to minimum operating standards. Long-term recovery may continue for a number of years after a disaster. Their purpose is to return life to normal or improved levels.

(2) General measures: damage insurance/loans and grants, temporary housing, long-term medical care, disaster unemployment insurance, public information, health and safety education, reconstruction, counseling programs and economic impact studies.

(3) Specific measures: decontamination, replant crops, pump out flooded basements, remove temporary floodproofing and monitor.

(4) Additional measures: set up one-stop center, short-term medical care to include inoculations for waterborne disease and rodents, maintain a list of injured and dead, assist in expanding mortuary services.

§ 11-12. Initial procedures.

1. Title and name of official declaring disaster situation.
2. Municipality: city, town, village.
3. Type of disaster/emergency.
4. Area affected (limited or entire).
5. Initial damage/destruction.
6. Initial aid required beyond local capabilities: police, fire, medical, shelter, other.
7. Major access roads:

Blocked		Direction
__________________	from	_______________________
__________________	from	_______________________
__________________	from	_______________________

8. Location of emergency operations center, if other than that designated in plan, phone number, radio call letters, CB channel.
9. Aid to report to emergency operations center.
10. Aid to report to command post.

"A STATE OF EMERGENCY IS HEREWITH DECLARED IN THE COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR VILLAGE _______________________, COUNTY OF __________ AND STATE OF NEW YORK FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING AT ___________ HOURS, _________________, 19 , AND CONTINUING IN EFFECT FOR FIVE-DAY PERIOD OF TIME ENDING AT ___________ HOURS, __________________, 19 . THE STATE OF EMERGENCY HAS BEEN DECLARED DUE TO DISASTER CONDITIONS PRODUCED BY ___________________ AFFECTING ALL OR MAJOR PORTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY."

DATED _________________________

WITNESSED BY _________________________
Name

_________________________
Title