The purpose of this plan is to cite the authority, formulate procedures
and provide guidance for coordinated action in rendering assistance to the
citizens within the Town of Cortlandville in the event of a disaster.
The responsibilities and functions listed below recognize only basic
duties. Each of the position descriptions may be altered or expanded to suit
the needs of the individual town or village. One person may fill one or more
of the below listed positions.
A. Town Supervisor.
(1) The Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville is responsible
for the conduct of disaster operations within the Town of Cortlandville.
(2) The Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville shall use
any and all facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and other resources
of the Town of Cortlandville in such a manner as may be necessary or appropriate
to cope with the disaster.
(3) The Supervisor shall direct the activities of all agencies
within the Town of Cortlandville against the effects of emergency in conformance
with the approved plans for the rescue and relief of the people and the recovery
and the rehabilitation of the community of the town. The Supervisor will utilize
services of the emergency operations center and its staff for implementation
of necessary measures to achieve emergency operations.
B. Town Board. The Town Board, 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.
C. Town Clerk. The Town Clerk is responsible for the maintenance
and availability of essential records, documents and other materials required
during the emergency.
D. Emergency Coordinator. The Emergency Coordinator appointed
by the Supervisor directs the implementation of the comprehensive plan for
the emergency operations center, under the direction of the Town Supervisor.
Also, under the direction of the Town Supervisor, the Emergency Coordinator
coordinates the emergency operations of the emergency operations center, prepares
estimates of the situation, advises the Supervisor of operational priorities
and recommends requests for assistance from Cortland County Civil Defense.
E. Fire Chief and fire officers. The Fire Chief and fire
officers 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 James LeFaver, 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.
F. Local police. The local police may designate a traffic
control officer to be part of the emergency operations 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
injured to medical installations, and assist handicapped persons by obtaining
transportation and directing them to the nearest emergency operating center.
The Police Chief may call upon the Cortland County Sheriff's Department
and/or New York State Police for advice and/or assistance.
G. Superintendent of Highways. The Local Superintendent
of Highways 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 streets, bridges, public buildings and other vital community services,
calling upon all public works and engineering services of Cortland County
for such assistance. The Highway Director will work in conjunction with the
New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, the New York Telephone Company,
the local Water and Sewer Board and any other local utility in the restoration
of the various essential services.
H. Building Inspector. The Building Inspector of the town
will be responsible for safety inspection of damaged homes and businesses
before evacuees are allowed to reoccupy such buildings.
I. Public Information Officer. The Public Information Officer,
under the direction of the Supervisor of the Town of Cortlandville, directs
the local dissemination of emergency information, the issuance of news reports
to the public and notifies the County Civil Defense office on the status and
development of emergency measures, using all media of public communication.
J. Communications Officer. The Communications Officer or
staff supervises, directs, arranges and restores 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 its duties.
K. Medical Officer. The Medical Officer or staff directs
all action to render health and medical services to the community. The Officer
or staff should alert hospitals and ambulances in the area regarding anticipated
medical needs.
L. Supply Officer. The Supply Officer (Resources and Production)
carries out measures necessary to the emergency handling of all local resources.
M. Manpower Officer. The Manpower Officer directs the assignment
of personnel to the various emergency services as requested.
N. Transportation Officer. The Transportation Officer carries
out measures necessary to the utilization of all transportation modes for
support and rescue operations.
O. School representative. The school representatives direct
the action related to care for school students in school during an emergency
situation.
P. Additional responsibilities and functions. All department
heads and/or those responsible for carrying out parts of the emergency operations
for the Town of Cortlandville shall have their responsibilities and functions
listed within this plan. (List below any additional responsibilities and functions.)
The Town of Cortlandville identifies the following chain of command
flow chart that outlines major positions as those which can be used in the
event of an emergency.
Once an emergency has been proclaimed, local emergency orders can be
issued. A local emergency order shall be effective from the time and in the
manner prescribed in the order and shall be published as soon as practicable
in the news of general circulation in the area affected by such order. Such
orders shall cease to be in effect five days after promulgation or upon declaration
by the Chief Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever
occurs sooner. The Chief Executive may extend such orders for additional periods
not to exceed five days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency.
Local emergency orders shall be executed in triplicate and shall be filed
within 72 hours, or as soon thereafter as practicable, in the office of the
Clerk of the governing board of the county, the office of the County Clerk
and the office of the Secretary of State.