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27 IV EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS The National Incident Management System (NIMS) will be the primary incident command system (ICS) for multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional operations in Klickitat County. In multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional incidents, the development of a Unified Command structure, the use of NIMS Unified Command is encouraged. RCW 38.52 requires the use of an Incident Command System for all multi-agency and all multi-jurisdictional responses. Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 296-62- 40115(2) also requires ICS be used in response to hazardous materials incidents and specifies the procedures and actions required by the Incident Commander at a hazardous materials incident, including the designation of a safety officer. The incident command system to be used at all such incidents in Klickitat County is NIMS. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FACILITIES 1. The primary Emergency Operations Center is located at the County Fairgrounds, 902 Fairgrounds Road, Goldendale, WA. 2. An alternate (secondary) EOC may be located in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners or other location as appropriate. 3. The primary County EOC will be equipped with information display materials, internal communications, and additional supporting equipment, materials, and supplies required to ensure efficient operations and effective emergency management. In addition, power generation capabilities and other such special facilities to allow continuous operations apart from normal public utilities and services will be installed and operational. MITIGATION ACTIVITIES 1. It is the policy of Klickitat County governments to support mitigation activities to eliminate or reduce disaster damages. Since mitigation efforts will not eliminate all disasters, Klickitat County shall endeavor to be as prepared as possible for a disaster. 2. KCDEM will endeavor to include mitigation in its disaster training programs for individuals, families, neighborhoods, civic organizations, businesses, and government organizations. KCDEM may also assist other county and city ---PAGE BREAK--- 28 organizations in identifying ways to consider disaster mitigation in their public programs. 3. As appropriate and as opportunity allows, other government organizations are encouraged to address disaster mitigation in projects such as growth management and transportation planning, flood control, zoning ordinance revision, and building code revision. PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES TRAINING AND EXERCISES 1. KCDEM will provide emergency training and education programs for the community. Training and education programs may target government, the public, schools, and businesses. The HIVA may be used in determining training needs. Intensified training may be presented in anticipation of predicted hazardous events or potential emergencies. 2. It is the goal of KCDEM training and education program to present or act as a clearinghouse for the following, as resources permit: a) Training covering the basic components of emergency management. b) Training for KCDEM staff in professional development and specific emergency management skills. c) Programs for business and industry to assist them in developing their own plans and programs. d) Programs for schools and workshops for teachers on incorporating emergency preparedness training in the classroom. e) Training for employees and hazardous materials response personnel as outlined in SARA Title III and WAC 296-62. f) Public awareness and safety information for schools, businesses, citizens, etc. g) Training for local emergency response personnel. h) Any other training and education programs that either upon request, or in the judgment of the Director of KCDEM, are in the best interests of the community. i) KCDEM is the lead organization for developing exercises and drills to evaluate the Klickitat County CEMP in accordance with appropriate state program requirements, and the requirements of Title III of SARA. This may be ---PAGE BREAK--- 29 done in cooperation with the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) or others in the community. RESPONSE ACTIVITIES a) It is the policy of Klickitat County and each city that no guarantee is implied by this plan of a perfect response system. As Klickitat County and city assets and systems may be overwhelmed, Klickitat County can only endeavor to make every reasonable effort to respond based on the situation, information and resources available. b) When a disaster threatens or occurs, management of departments, agencies and organizations should use the following guidance as a basis for actions to manage disaster operations: 1 Report to the pre-designated site to manage operations. 2 Make an assessment of damages to facilities and resources. 3 Ascertain available personnel and resources. 4 Determine departmental needs and problems. 5 Make contact and report situation, damages and capabilities to the EOC. 6 Carry out responsibilities and assigned tasks. 7 Continue assessment and inform the EOC of major actions, problems, costs, damages, costs, resource needs, etc. 8 Keep records, document actions and costs, etc. c) In instances where emergency work is performed to protect life and property, requirements for environmental review and permits may be waived or orally approved as provided in the State Environmental Policy Act and related WAC, the State Hydraulics Act, the Forest Practices Act, the Shoreline Management Act, or the Flood Control Act. RECOVERY ACTIVITIES 1. Although this plan mainly addresses response activities of departments, agencies and organizations, recovery operations must also be considered. Recovery operations will be started according to county priorities and based on the availability of personnel and resources that do not conflict with response operations. KCDEM will assist any participating jurisdictions in recovery operations. 2. Repair and restoration of damaged facilities may require an environmental impact permit prior to final project approval, requiring compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), the Hydraulics Act (HPA), the Forest Practices ---PAGE BREAK--- 30 Act, the Shoreline Management Act and the Flood Control Act, as well as the rules governing historic sites and National facilities and areas. RESPONSIBILITIES CHAIR/BOC 1. May authorize activation of the EOC. 2. Issues appropriate policies, orders and declarations, as necessary. 3. Signs Proclamation of Emergency, when necessary. 4. Requests state and federal disaster assistance when necessary. 5. Makes decisions regarding priorities and disaster response policy when required. 6. Provides liaison with local, state and congressional elected officials. MAYORS 1. May authorize activation of the EOC. 2. Issues appropriate policies, orders and declarations, as necessary. 3. Signs Proclamation of Emergency, when necessary. 4. Requests local, state and federal disaster assistance through the EOC. 5. Makes decisions regarding priorities and disaster response policy when required. DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Provides overall direction and control of county emergency operations. 2. May authorize activation of the County EOC and serve as the EOC Manager. 3. Makes decisions regarding priorities and disaster response policy, when required. 4. Recommends Proclamations of Emergency. ---PAGE BREAK--- 31 5. Responsible for the emergency functions to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. KLICKITAT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Manages and maintains the EOC. 2. Prepares Proclamations of Emergency and requests for state and federal assistance. 3. Functions as lead agency for facilitating coordination among local, state, federal and private sector agencies and organizations in Klickitat County regarding emergency management. 4. Fulfills the requirements of the Interlocal Agreement. 5. Notifies the State EMD of activation of County EOC. COUNTY DEPARTMENTS 1. Appoint liaisons to work with the KCDEM. 2. Designate locations(s) from which to manage departmental disaster activities. 3. Provide situation reports to the EOC as needed. 4. Provide staff to assist in the EOC when requested. 5. Develop departmental Operating Guidelines (OG’s). CITIES IN KLICKITAT COUNTY 1. Appoint a jurisdictional emergency management coordinator to work with KCDEM. 2. Designate a location for tactical response operations. 3. Coordinate the jurisdiction’s response with the EOC.