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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Public Works and Utilities
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Supporting Agencies:
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Administration/Fleet Services
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Mesa County Regional Transportation Planning Office
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School District 51
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First Student Transportation
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Grand Valley Transit
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Law Enforcement Agencies
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 1 supports the departments/agencies
requiring transportation needs for an actual or potential incident
or disaster.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 1 is designed to provide for coordination, control, and allocation
of transportation assets in Grand Junction in support of the movement
of emergency resources including the evacuation of people, and the
redistribution of food and fuel supplies.
(2)
ESF No. 1 is responsible for damage and impact assessment, transportation
restrictions, and restoration and recovery of the transportation infrastructure.
(c)
Policies.
(1)
Local transportation planning employs the most effective means of
transporting resources, including commercial transportation capacity,
and capacity owned or operated by local agencies.
(2)
Local transportation planning recognizes policies and plans used
to control the movement of relief personnel, equipment, and supplies,
as well as determining precedence of movement.
(3)
Movements of local personnel, equipment, and supplies are managed
through prioritizing shipments. To facilitate the prompt deployment
of resources, priorities for various incidents are developed and maintained
through an interagency process led by the City of Grand Junction Public
Works and Utilities Department prior to an incident to facilitate
the prompt deployment of resources. Each ESF is responsible for compiling,
submitting, and updating information for inclusion in the ESF No.
1 prioritized shipments.
(4)
Local departments and agencies are encouraged to use ESF No. 1 services.
To ensure the orderly flow of resources, departments and agencies
should advise ESF No. 1 or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of
all transportation movements arranged independently from ESF No. 1
activity.
(5)
ESF No. 1 is responsible for providing a structure for managing and
coordinating the complex operations of the transportation system.
This includes the deployment of resources into and out of the incident
area and the coordination of transportation recovery, restoration,
and safety/security. ESF No. 1 also provides a means of facilitating
or restricting the movement of personnel and goods as necessary.
(6)
The City of Grand Junction Public Works and Utilities Director or
designee provides direction for the ESF No. 1 mission locally.
(7)
Communications shall be established and maintained with ESF No. 5 –
Emergency Management to report and receive assessments and status
information, and with ESF No. 7 – Resource Support.
(8)
All approved requests for local assistance and mission assignments
for transportation support are to be submitted to ESF No. 1 in the
Emergency Operations Center for prioritization.
(d)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, a department representative will respond to the
EOC as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency Coordination Group
(MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment (incident situation and damage
assessment information) and determination of resource needs of the
local Incident Commander(s).
(3)
Coordinates incident resource needs and determines and resolves as
necessary, issues regarding resource shortages and resource ordering
issues.
(4)
Maintains current inventories of transportation service facilities,
equipment, and key personnel throughout Grand Junction.
(5)
Coordinates with appropriate local agencies to facilitate the movement
of people and goods to, from, and within the incident area, and participates
in decisions regarding issues such as movement restrictions, critical
facilities closures, and evacuations.
(6)
Coordinates the provision of transportation services in support of
local agencies.
(7)
Coordinates the recovery, restoration, and safety/security of the
transportation infrastructure.
(8)
Manages the financial aspect of the ESF No. 1 response.
(9)
Works with other local transportation departments and industry partners
to assess the damage to the transportation infrastructure and analyze
the impact of the incident on transportation operations, reporting
promptly as changes occur.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Grand Junction Regional Communications Center (GJRCC)
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Supporting Agencies:
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ARES/RACES
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IT/IS Departments
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Mesa County SARC
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National Weather Service
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 2 is responsible for public notification
of an incident or disaster and to provide communications support to
local response efforts during an emergency.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 2 is the central point for warnings and notifications of
an incident and/or evacuation orders to the general public and local
emergency responders of an incident or disaster.
(2)
ESF No. 2 coordinates actions to provide the required telecommunications
(e.g., radio, telephone, and paging systems) and the restoration of
the telecommunications infrastructure. ESF No. 2 supports all local
agencies in the procurement and coordination of telecommunications
services from the telecommunications and information technology (IT)
industry during an incident response.
(3)
Communications is information transfer and involves the technology
associated with the display, transfer, interpretation, and processing
of data among persons, places and machines.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Mesa
County EOC as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency Coordination
Group (MACG).
(2)
GJRCC will identify communications requirements, monitor the developing
situation/response, document incident information, and provide incident
status information to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
(3)
ESF No. 2 monitors the status of situations that have the potential
for developing into an incident requiring additional communications
resources.
(4)
ESF No. 2 coordinates with communications service providers to facilitate
the prioritizing of requirements as necessary when providers are unable
to satisfy all communications services requirements, when there are
conflicts between multiple incidents, or when the allocation of available
resources cannot be fully accomplished at the incident level.
(5)
ESF No. 2 coordinates with appropriate government and industry representatives
in support of Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MACG) requests to meet
user requirements for communication assets.
(6)
When ESF No. 2 is activated, the GJRCC may request assistance from
other communication centers in the Northwest All Hazard Emergency
Management (NWAHEM) Region. Assistance may be deployed to the scene
of an incident, to assist in the GJRCC or at the EOC.
(7)
ESF No. 2 will advise the EOC when communications problems are expected
in the incident area to enable activation of other communications
resources.
(8)
ESF No. 2 identifies communications assets available for use within
the affected area.
(9)
ESF No. 2 facilitates the implementation of a preestablished incident
communications plan (ICS 205) or the development of an incident specific
communications plan.
(10)
ESF No. 2 obtains information from ESF No. 1 – Transportation
relative to road, rail, and other transportation conditions in the
area and whether they can be used to get mobile telecommunications
systems into the area.
(11)
ESF No. 2 assesses the availability of back-up communications systems.
Any unresolved communications requests should be forwarded to the
EOC and the State EOC.
(12)
ESF No. 2 coordinates communications support from State and other
local governments, and voluntary relief organizations, (ARES/RACES,
SARC, etc.) as necessary.
(13)
ESF No. 2 conducts measurements necessary to identify damaged critical
communications infrastructure assets, repair, reconstitute, and secure
communications, and coordinate actions to protect these assets from
further damage.
(d)
Support Agencies.
(1)
Support agencies provide personnel to the EOC as requested, to assist
ESF operations and provide reports to ESF No. 2. All departments and
agencies, as appropriate, identify staff liaisons or points of contact
to provide technical and subject matter expertise, data, advice, and
staff support for operations that fall within the responsibility of
each department/agency. Support capabilities of other organizations
may be used as required and available.
(2)
ARES/RACES provide communications to the State EOC regarding the
emergency or disaster area.
(3)
ESF No. 2 develops in cooperation with other agencies, plans and
capabilities for the Emergency Preparedness Network (EPN), Emergency
Alert System (EAS), and other notification systems.
(4)
ESF No. 2 will maintain a record of all equipment and services provided.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Grand Junction Public Works and Utilities Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Public Works Department/Building Department
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Fruita Public Works Department
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Ute Water Conservancy District
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City Attorney
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 3 is structured to provide public works
and engineering-related support for the changing requirements of domestic
incident management to include preparedness, prevention, response,
recovery, and mitigation actions.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
Evaluate, maintain and restore public roads, bridges, and drainages.
Support private sector access in support of the restoration of critical
infrastructure (i.e., electrical, gas, communications, and water lines).
(2)
ESF No. 3 actions include conducting pre- and post-incident assessments
of public works and infrastructure.
(3)
ESF No. 3 executes emergency contract support for life-saving and
life-sustaining services.
(4)
Provide technical assistance to include engineering expertise, construction
management, contracting, and real estate services.
(5)
Provide emergency repair of damaged infrastructure and critical facilities
and other recovery programs.
(c)
Policies.
(1)
Local governments are responsible for their own public works and
infrastructures and have the primary responsibility for incident prevention,
preparedness, response, and recovery.
(2)
ESF No. 3 facilitates and coordinates private sector entities to
ensure integration into the planning and decision making processes.
(3)
ESF No. 3 facilitates and coordinates agencies providing public works
and infrastructure support.
(d)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to and staff
the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
(2)
Coordinate and support infrastructure risk and vulnerability assessments.
(3)
Participate in pre-incident activities, such as pre-positioning assessment
teams and contractors.
(4)
Participate in post-incident assessments of public works and infrastructure
to help determine critical needs and potential workloads.
(5)
Provide emergency contracting support for life-saving and life-sustaining
services, to include providing potable water, ice, emergency power,
and other emergency commodities and services.
(6)
Provide assistance in the monitoring and stabilization of damaged
structures and the demolition of structures designated as immediate
hazards to public health and safety. Also, provide structural specialist
expertise to support inspection of mass care facilities and urban
search and rescue operations.
(7)
Provide emergency repair of damaged infrastructure and critical public
facilities (temporary power, emergency water, sanitation systems,
etc.). Support the restoration of critical flood control and other
water infrastructure systems. Where appropriate, activities to restore
infrastructure.
(8)
Responsible for providing technical assistance, engineering, and
construction management resources, contracting, inspection of private/commercial
structures and real estate services during response and recovery activities.
(9)
Responsible for recovery resources and support assistance for debris
removal and disposal, emergency protective measures, and the repair,
replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged public facilities
and the facilities of certain qualified private nonprofit organizations.
(10)
Manage, monitor, and or provide technical advice in the clearance,
removal, and disposal of contaminated and uncontaminated debris from
public property and the reestablishment of routes into impacted areas.
The scope of actions related to contaminated debris may include waste
sampling, classification, packaging, transportation, treatment, demolition,
and disposal of contaminated debris and soil. The management of contaminated
debris is coordinated with ESF No. 10 – Oil and Hazardous
Materials Response.
(11)
Priorities are determined jointly with other local agencies.
(12)
Support agency representatives co-locate with ESF No. 3 field personnel
to coordinate support with their agencies as necessary.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Fire Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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Lower Valley Fire Protection District
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Clifton Fire Protection District
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Mesa County Sheriff Wildland Fire Team
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Lands End Fire Protection District
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Central Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District
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East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District
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Palisade Fire Protection District
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(a)
Purpose.
Manage and coordinate firefighting activities,
including the detection and suppression of fires on State and local
lands and provide personnel, equipment, and supplies in support of
agencies involved in urban and wildland firefighting operations.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
The management of a large firefighting operation is complex, often
involving many different agencies and local jurisdictions. Fires resulting
from or independent of, but coincident with, a catastrophic event
will place extraordinary demands on available resources and logistics
support systems.
(2)
ESF No. 4 supports structural and wildfire operations through close
coordination with other local, State, and federal agencies. ESF No.
4 coordinates firefighting support to disaster response and recovery
operations that may not be directly fire related.
(c)
Policies.
(1)
The Colorado Emergency Resource Mobilization Plan specifies procedures
for the mobilization and coordination of fire and rescue services
Statewide to respond to any type of emergency requiring additional
resources. ESF No. 4 will use the mobilization plan to obtain additional
resources as needed.
(2)
Cities and other fire protection organizations are responsible for
requesting State support through the appropriate County emergency
management agency when an incident exceeds local capabilities.
(3)
Ordering and tracking of resources is accomplished through activation
of the State Emergency Operations Center’s Resource Ordering
and Status System (ROSS) dispatch function.
(4)
Coordination with local and State fire suppression organizations
is accomplished under the ICS system.
(d)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Establishes firefighting and support organizations, processes, and
procedures outlined in the Incident Command System.
(2)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(3)
Responsible for situation assessment (incident situation and damage
assessment information) and determination of resource needs of the
local Incident Commander(s).
(4)
Coordinates incident resource needs and determines and resolves as
necessary, issues regarding resource shortages and resource ordering
issues.
(5)
Maintains current inventories of fire service facilities, equipment,
and key personnel throughout the City and contracting jurisdictions.
(6)
Implements the Colorado Emergency Resource Mobilization Plan.
(7)
Assumes responsibility for coordinating and tracking fire resources
committed to an incident.
(8)
Plans for and establishes relief resources to replace or rotate with
committed resources for extended operations.
(9)
Obtains and submits situation and damage assessment reports and provides
information to the EOC.
(10)
Maintains appropriate records of costs incurred during an event for
all fire resources.
(11)
Requests supporting agencies document any lost or damaged equipment
and personnel or equipment accidents.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Emergency Manager
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Supporting Agencies:
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City Departments
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Mesa County Office of Emergency Management
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Local Agencies
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(a)
Purpose.
Emergency Support Function (ESF) No. 5 –
Emergency Management is responsible for supporting overall activities
of local government for incident management. ESF No. 5 provides the
core management and administrative functions of the Emergency Operations
Center (EOC).
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 5 provides the overall coordination function for all incidents
regardless of hazard, degree of complexity, or duration, and therefore,
is activated at some level for all potential and actual incidents
of national significance.
(2)
ESF No. 5 includes those functions critical to support and facilitate
multi-agency planning and coordination for operations involving potential
and actual emergencies/disasters in the County. This includes alert
and notification, deployment and staffing of special teams, incident
action planning, situation reporting, coordination of operations,
logistics, and material, direction and control, information management,
facilitation of requests for State assistance, resource acquisition
and management (to include allocation and tracking), personnel management,
facilities management, financial management, and other support as
required.
(c)
Policies.
(1)
The City’s Emergency Manager is responsible for establishing
the local support infrastructure in the affected municipality or County
in anticipation of requirements for prevention, response, and recovery
assistance.
(2)
Requests for City disaster declarations to enable funding through
State and federal assistance programs should be coordinated through
the Mesa County Office of Emergency Management.
(3)
Provides the information link between the City EOC, County EOC and
the State EOC. Serves as the centralized conduit for local situation
reports to the State EOC from the various incidents and ESFs.
(4)
Coordinates departments and agencies to participate in the incident
action planning process.
(5)
Establishes required field facilities, supplies, and equipment to
support activities related to the management of incidents. These facilities
include, but are not limited to, the EOC, Joint Information Center
(JIC), mobilization centers, staging areas, and disaster recovery
centers.
(6)
Supports the implementation of mutual aid agreements to ensure a
seamless resource response to affected jurisdictions.
(7)
Responsible for notifying the Mesa County EOC and/or State EOC of
potential threats to enable the elevation of operational response
postures or the pre-positioning of assets.
(8)
Coordinates with the Mesa County Emergency Manager on emergency/disaster
declaration and requests for State and federal assistance under the
Stafford Act.
(d)
Initial Actions.
(1)
When an incident occurs or has the potential to occur, ESF No. 5
activates and staffs the EOC. Actions include alert, notification,
and situation reporting.
(2)
Makes initial contact with the affected jurisdictions and reviews
capabilities and shortfalls as a means of determining initial response
requirements for regional or State support.
(3)
Collects emergency/disaster information and monitors potential or
developing incidents and support efforts of local and regional field
operations.
(4)
Provides situation reports and other information as required to the
State EOC and Mesa County Emergency Manager.
(5)
Maintains constant communications with the State EOC and Mesa County
Emergency Manager and provides periodic updates to coordinate operations.
(6)
Activates the ESFs required to handle the threat or incident at hand,
issues initial activation mission assignments and establishes reporting
and communications protocols with the activated agencies and departments.
(7)
Requests from the State EOC and the deployment of special teams including
the Colorado National Guard, the National Emergency Response Team,
Mobile Emergency Response Support, National Disaster Medical System,
Civil Support Teams and Urban Search and Rescue Teams.
(8)
Develops schedule for staffing and operating the EOC from activation
to deactivation.
(9)
Provides immediate, short-term, and long-term planning functions
in coordination with the other ESFs engaged in the operation and with
those who are operating under agency statutory authorities. Coordinates
with the State and County for recovery operations until the operation
is suspended and no longer necessary.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Mesa County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Department of Human Services
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American Red Cross
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Salvation Army
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Mesa County Animal Services
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 6 promotes the delivery of services
and the implementation of programs to assist individuals, households
and families impacted by potential or actual disasters. This includes
non-medical mass care, housing, and human services needs of individuals
and or families impacted by the incident.
ESF No. 6 provides the coordination of sheltering, feeding,
bulk distribution of supplies, and emergency first aid following an
emergency or disaster requiring the assistance of local government.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 6 includes three primary functions: mass care, housing, and
human services.
(2)
Mass care involves the coordination of non-medical mass care services
to include sheltering of victims, organizing feeding operations, providing
emergency first aid at designated sites, collecting and providing
information on victims to family members, and coordinating bulk distribution
of emergency relief efforts.
(3)
Housing involves the provision of assistance for short- and long-term
housing needs of victims.
(4)
Human services include providing victim related recovery efforts
such as mental health counseling, identifying support for persons
with special needs, and expediting processing of new benefits claims.
(5)
Ensures coordination with ESF No. 11 for animal related services
and emergencies.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(3)
Coordinates the overall efforts of volunteer organizations and other
spontaneous volunteers.
(4)
Responsible for the administration of Individual and Family Grant
Programs in presidential declared disasters in the City.
(d)
Supporting Agencies.
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American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Volunteer Organizations
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Provide emergency shelters, temporary housing and other assistance
to displaced citizens.
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Maintenance of current listings and contracts of available shelters.
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Provision of food, beverages and other assistance to emergency
response personnel and emergency relief workers.
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Management of donated goods, including cash, food, cleaning
supplies, blankets, building materials, tools, toiletries and personal
items.
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Provision of damage assessment information upon request.
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(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Emergency Manager
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Office of Emergency Management
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 7 – Resource Support is
to support logistical and resource support to local entities involved
in emergency response and recovery efforts for an emergency or disaster
that impacts local jurisdictions. This consists of emergency relief
supplies, facility space and office equipment.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 7 is responsible for providing direct and active support
to emergency response and recovery efforts during the initial response
phase following a disaster. This support includes locating, procuring,
and issuing resources, such as supplies, office space, office equipment,
fuel, contracting services, personnel, heavy equipment, generators,
and transportation.
(2)
Each department/agency is responsible for tracking the use of its
own resources.
(3)
Interdepartment/agency coordination of resource and financial information
is needed in order to determine cumulative disaster expenditures and
costs.
(4)
The Northwest All Hazard Emergency Management Regional Resource Mobilization
Guide provides for mobilization when the magnitude of the incident
exceeds the capabilities of routinely available mutual aid and requires
full mobilizations of County resources. The Northwest All Hazard Emergency
Management Regional Resource Mobilization Guide will only be utilized
in response to an emergency or disaster situation that has exceeded
the capabilities of available local resources, including those available
through existing agreements (e.g., mutual aid).
(5)
Mutual aid agreements provide for rapid assistance from neighboring
jurisdictions to meet the immediate needs of an emergency situation
demanding resources beyond those available from the local jurisdiction.
(6)
Resource mobilization may be requested when a non-stabilized incident
or simultaneous incidents presenting a clear and present danger to
life and property, and requiring, in addition to local resources and
mutual aid, the deployment of additional resources.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon determining that all available local and mutual aid resources
have been used, available resources are inadequate to achieve incident
stabilization/control and additional resources are required, the local
Incident Commander will determine:
(2)
The local Incident Commander will request approval for mobilization
of regional resources from the local authorities having jurisdiction,
and convey all of the above information, together with a resource
and situation status report, to the local authority.
(4)
For all incidents obtaining regionally deployed resources, at the
close of each operational period, the Incident Commander will provide
the City’s Emergency Manager with a situation report.
(5)
The City’s Emergency Manager, when notified of a request for
mobilization of regional resources, will notify the Grand Junction
Regional Communications Center of the request for mobilization.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Mesa County Health Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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City of Grand Junction Fire Department
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St. Mary’s Hospital
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Community Hospital
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Family Health West
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U.S. Veterans Medical Center
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 8 provides the mechanism for coordinated
assistance in response to public health and medical care needs (to
include veterinary and/or animal health issues when appropriate) for
potential and/or actual incidents and/or during a developing potential
health and medical situation.
(b)
Scope.
ESF No. 8 provides supplemental assistance to
the local community in identifying and meeting the public health and
medical needs of victims of an emergency or disaster. This support
is categorized in the following core functional areas:
(c)
Policies.
(1)
ESF No. 8 coordinates all response actions consistent with the Mesa
County Health Department Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
(2)
To ensure patient confidentiality, the release of medical information
by ESF No. 8 is in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
(3)
In the event of a zoonotic disease outbreak, or in coordination with
ESF No. 11 – Agriculture and natural resources during an
animal disease outbreak, public information may be released after
consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
(d)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(3)
Emergency medical services, hospitals, public health agencies, long-term
care facilities, and mortuary services will provide layered levels
of response activities to handle day-to-day occurrences that require
their expertise. Once an agency knows that the circumstances are beyond
their capability of what their agency can provide, or that additional
regional resources or expertise are required, the agency will contact
the Mesa County Public Health Department Director.
(4)
Upon notification of a potential or actual incident, ESF No. 8 will
consult with the appropriate organizations to determine the need for
assistance according to the functional areas listed below:
(i)
Assessment of Public Health/Medical Needs.
This
function includes the assessment of public health care system/facility
infrastructure.
(ii)
Health Surveillance.
In coordination with local
and State health agencies, ESF No. 8 will enhance existing surveillance
systems to monitor the health of general population and special high
risk populations, carry out field studies and investigations, monitor
injury and disease patterns and potential disease outbreaks, and provide
technical assistance and consultation on disease and injury prevention
and precautions.
(iii)
Medical Care Personnel.
In coordination with local
agencies, ESF No. 8 will conduct an assessment of medical care personnel
availability and needs. ESF No. 8 may request local support from the
Medical Reserve Corps and may seek individual clinical health and
medical care specialists from local agencies.
(iv)
Health/Medical Equipment and Supplies.
In addition
to deploying assets, ESF No. 8 will be responsible for requesting
the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), medical equipment and supplies,
including medical diagnostic, radiation-emitting devices, pharmaceuticals,
and biological products in support of immediate medical response operations.
(v)
Patient Evacuation.
ESF No. 8 should ensure coordination
with ESF No. 1 – Transportation, to provide support for
the evacuation of seriously ill or injured patients to locations where
hospital care or outpatient services are available.
(vi)
Patient Care.
ESF No. 8 may task its components
and the Medical Reserve Corps to provide available personnel to support
inpatient hospital care and outpatient services to victims who become
seriously ill or injured regardless of the location (which may include
mass shelters).
(vii)
Food Safety and Security.
ESF No. 8, in cooperation
with ESF No. 11, may task its components to ensure the safety and
security of federally regulated food.
(viii)
Agriculture Safety and Security.
ESF No. 8 and
ESF No. 11 may task its components to ensure the safety and security
of food producing animals, animal feed, and therapeutics.
(ix)
Worker Health and Safety.
ESF No. 8 may request
support from the Department of Labor (DOL) and other cooperating agencies,
as needed, to assist in monitoring the health and well-being of emergency
workers; performing field investigations and studies addressing worker
health and safety issues; and providing technical assistance and consultation
on worker health and safety measures and precautions.
(x)
All Hazard Public Health and Medical Consultation, Technical
Assistance, and Support.
ESF No. 8 may task its components
to assist in assessing public health and medical effects resulting
from all hazards. Such tasks may include assessing exposures on the
general population and on high risk population groups; conducting
field investigations, including collection and analysis of relevant
samples; providing advice on protective actions related to direct
human and animal exposures, and on direct exposure through contaminated
food, drugs, water supply, and other media; and providing technical
assistance and consultation on medical treatment, screening, and decontamination
of injured or contaminated individuals.
(xi)
Public Health and Medical Information.
ESF No.
8 may task its components to provide public health, disease, and injury
prevention information that can be transmitted to members of the general
public who are located in or near areas affected. If a Joint Information
Center (JIC) is activated, ESF No. 8 should ensure coordination with
the JIC on release of information.
(xii)
Vector Control.
ESF No. 8 may request assistance
from other ESF No. 8 organizations, as appropriate, to assist in assessing
the threat of vector-borne diseases; conducting field investigations,
including the collection and laboratory analysis of relevant samples;
providing technical assistance and consultation on protective actions
regarding vector-borne diseases; and providing technical assistance
and consultation on medical treatment of victims of vector-borne diseases.
(xiii)
Potable Water/Wastewater and Solid Waste Disposal.
ESF No. 8 in coordination with ESF No. 3 – Public Works
and Engineering and ESF No. 10 – Oil and Hazardous Materials
Response, as appropriate, may request assistance from other organizations,
as appropriate, to assist in assessing potable water, wastewater,
solid waste disposal issues, and other environmental health issues;
conducting field investigations, including collection and laboratory
analysis of relevant samples; providing water purification and wastewater/solid
waste disposal equipment and supplies; and providing technical assistance
and consultation on potable water and wastewater/solid waste disposal
issues.
(xiv)
Victim Identification and Mortuary Services.
ESF
No. 8 may be requested to assist the Mesa County Coroner in providing
victim identification and mortuary services and establishing temporary
morgue facilities.
(xv)
Protection of Animal Health.
ESF No. 8, in coordination
with ESF No. 11, protects the health of livestock and companion animals
by ensuring the safety of the manufacture and distribution of foods
and drugs given to animals used for human food production, as well
as companion animals.
(e)
Supporting Agencies.
(1)
American Red Cross.
(i)
Provides emergency first aid, consisting of basic first aid and referral
to appropriate medical personnel and facilities, supportive counseling,
and health care for minor illnesses and injuries to incident victims
in mass care shelters.
(ii)
Assists community health personnel subject to staff availability.
(iii)
Provides supportive counseling for the family members of the
dead, injured, and others affected by the incident.
(iv)
Provides available personnel to assist in temporary infirmaries,
immunization clinics, morgues, hospitals, and nursing homes. Assistance
consists of administrative support, logistical support, or health
services support within clearly defined boundaries.
(v)
Inform families of available health resources and services, and make
appropriate referrals.
(vi)
Provides coordination for uploading appropriate casualty/patient
information from ESF No. 8 into the Disaster Welfare Information System.
(vii)
In coordination with Mesa County Animal Services, refer all
concerns regarding animal health care, safety, or welfare to American
Veterinary Medical Association contact(s) in the disaster area, as
appropriate. These contact people are veterinarians affiliated with
national, State, or local veterinary associations.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Mesa County Health Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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American Red Cross
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Colorado West Regional Mental Health
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Mesa County Department of Human Services
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Mesa County School District 51
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Private Practitioners in Mesa County
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Salvation Army
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 8(a) provides for an efficient, coordinated,
effective response to the mental health needs of those affected by
a disaster in Grand Junction. This includes addressing needs of victims,
families, rescue personnel, and others in the community to assist
them in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 8(a) provides supplemental assistance to the local community
in identifying and meeting the mental health needs of victims of an
emergency or disaster.
(2)
ESF No. 8(a) acknowledges that an emergency, disaster or terrorist
event would raise the stress level in victims and responders, affecting
their mental and emotional well-being and decreasing their ability
to cope with daily life on an ongoing basis.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(3)
ESF No. 8(a) will coordinate and track all mental health resources.
(4)
ESF No. 8(a) will provide general information regarding mental health
to the Joint Information Center (JIC) in coordination with ESF No.
15 – External Affairs.
(5)
ESF No. 8(a) will maintain the Mental Health Coalition response plan
and provide ongoing training on a regular basis as well as maintain
a database of responders.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Fire Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
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Mesa County S.A.R.C.
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Civil Air Patrol
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 9 integrates the Search and Rescue
System around a core of task forces prepared to deploy immediately
and initiate operations in support of ESF No. 9. These task forces
are staffed primarily by local volunteers who are highly trained and
experienced in search and rescue operations and possess specialized
expertise and equipment.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 9 responsibility is granted by statute to the sheriff of
each county in Colorado. Search and rescue activities may include:
(2)
The State of Colorado has signed an agreement with the Air Force
Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator for the Inland Region in support
of the National Search and Rescue Plan. This agreement provides county
sheriffs with the ability to contact Air Force air assets directly
or via the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
(CDHSEM) or the Colorado Search and Rescue Board (CSRB).
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(3)
ESF No. 9 is responsible for coordination of search and rescue missions
within their jurisdiction. All SAR operations will be managed under
the Incident Command System.
(4)
The Civil Air Patrol is responsible for conducting and coordinating
all lost, missing and overdue aircraft searches in cooperation with
the county sheriff in whose jurisdiction such searches may take place.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Fire Department (Designated Emergency
Response Authority) (DERA)
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Supporting Agencies:
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City of Grand Junction Police Department
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Lower Valley Fire Protection District
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Clifton Fire Protection District
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Lands End Fire Protection District
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Central Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District
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East Orchard Mesa Fire Protection District
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Palisade Fire Protection District
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City of Grand Junction Public Works and Utilities Department
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Colorado State Patrol
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Mesa County Public Health Department
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Mesa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
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Private Industry
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 10 provides for a coordinated response
to actual or potential oil and hazardous materials incidents. ESF
No. 10 includes the appropriate response and recovery actions to prepare
for, prevent, minimize, or mitigate a threat to public health, welfare,
or the environment caused by actual or potential oil and hazardous
materials incidents.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
Hazardous materials addressed under the Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP) include chemical, biological, and radiological substances, whether
accidentally or intentionally released. These include certain chemical,
biological, and radiological substances considered weapons of mass
destruction (WMD).
(2)
ESF No. 10 describes the lead coordination roles, the division and
specification of responsibilities among various agencies, and the
regional and on-site response organizations, personnel, and resources
that may be used to support response actions.
(c)
Policies.
(1)
The Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD), as a Designated Emergency
Response Authority (DERA), is the primary response authority for incidents
on federal, State, or County highways and local municipal streets.
As the DERA, the GJFD is authorized by statute to provide support
to other local governments at the request of another DERA, or under
established mutual aid.
(2)
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.120.
(3)
Hazardous materials inventory, containment, and emergency planning
services under the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of
1986 (S.A.R.A.) also known as the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act of 1986.
(4)
All participating agencies/departments will operate under the principles
and features of the Incident Command System.
(d)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(3)
Provide technical assistance when requested by local jurisdictions
or the Incident Command Authority.
(4)
Provide personnel to manage technical/safety requirements during
hazardous material/terrorist incidents.
(5)
Deploy hazardous materials response teams to provide technician level
response to mitigate an actual or potential release of hazardous materials
at a transportation or fixed facility incident/accident.
(6)
Provide and/or participate in on-scene command and control utilizing
Unified Command principles when necessary.
(7)
ESF No. 10 will ensure that the owner of a hazardous substance and
the operator of any vehicle or other conveyance by which a hazardous
substance is moved or transported, in the case where a hazardous substance
incident occurs during movement or transport, shall be jointly and
severally responsible for properly cleaning up, transporting, and
disposing of the residue of the hazardous substance incident. “Proper
cleanup, transport, and disposal” shall mean actions in compliance
with all federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to the
particular hazardous substance or residue thereof, as the case may
be. All such owners and operators shall cooperate with the Designated
Emergency Response Authority and shall provide all reasonably available
means, personnel and equipment to affect the proper cleanup, transport
and disposal of the residue of the hazardous substance incident.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Tri-River Cooperative Extension
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Animal Services
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Local Private Vet Practitioners
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(a)
Purpose.
Animal and plant disease and pest response
includes: implementing an integrated local response to an outbreak
of a highly contagious or economically devastating animal/zoonotic
disease, an outbreak of a highly infective exotic plant disease, or
an economically devastating plant pest infestation.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 11 ensures coordination with ESF No. 8 – Public
Health and Medical services, that animal/veterinary/wildlife issues
in natural disasters are supported.
(2)
ESF No. 11 should ensure coordination with ESF No. 6 when necessary.
(3)
ESF No. 11 is responsible for the coordination of efforts to prevent,
protect, respond to, and recover from incidents affecting agriculture.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Public Works and Utilities Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Public Works Department
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Public and Private Utility Companies
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(a)
Purpose.
(1)
ESF No. 12 collects, evaluates, and shares information on energy
system damage and estimation on the impact of energy system outages
within affected areas.
(2)
Responsible for coordinating the restoration and protection of City
of Grand Junction’s critical energy systems following a major
disaster, emergency, or other significant event requiring response
and protection.
(3)
Responsible for providing information to the Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) on system(s) damage and estimations on the impact of
these system outages within affected areas.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
The term “energy” includes producing, refining, transporting,
generating, transmitting, conserving, building, distributing, and
maintaining energy systems and system components.
(2)
ESF No. 12 provides information concerning the energy restoration
process such as projected schedules, percent completion of restoration,
geographic information on the restoration, and other information as
appropriate.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the EOC
as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MACG).
This representative will serve as a liaison with regulated and unregulated
utility companies to facilitate critical infrastructure protection
and restoration.
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s). Information
should include affected area, estimated outage time and estimated
restoration time.
(3)
Responsible for coordinating requests for assistance from local energy
officials, suppliers, and deliverers.
(4)
Responsible for coordinating and tracking assets and resources that
may be used in response to any event involving energy or multi-hazard
problems.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Police Department
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
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Colorado State Patrol
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Colorado Bureau of Investigation
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Fruita Police Department
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Palisade Police Department
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(a)
Purpose.
ESF No. 13 provides a mechanism for coordinating
and providing support to local authorities to include noninvestigative/noncriminal
law enforcement, public safety, and security capabilities and resources
during potential or actual incidents/disasters.
(b)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Upon notification, an agency representative will respond to the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) as a member of the Mesa County Multi-Agency
Coordination Group (MACG).
(2)
Responsible for situation assessment using the EOC situation worksheet
and determination of resource needs of the local incident(s).
(3)
Responsible for the mobilization, prioritization, and coordination
of law enforcement services Statewide to respond to any type of emergency
requiring additional resources.
(4)
ESF No. 13 will use the Colorado Emergency Resource Mobilization
Plan to obtain additional resources outside of Mesa County.
(5)
Unless there is a delegation of authority by the Chief of Police,
or a Governor’s emergency declaration and the Governor chooses
to take command of local resources, law enforcement activities remain
under the control of the jurisdiction’s chief law enforcement
official, generally the Chief of Police.
(6)
ESF No. 13 will maintain current inventories of law enforcement facilities,
equipment, and key personnel throughout the City.
(7)
ESF No. 13 will mobilize, prioritize, and deploy law enforcement
teams and resources as needed. ESF No. 13 will monitor status of all
law enforcement operations and provide updates to the EOC, including
the assessment of law enforcement services for areas affected by the
emergency.
(8)
ESF No. 13 will coordinate with ESF No. 1 – Transportation
for use of Public Works assets to support law enforcement operations
when indicated.
(9)
ESF No. 13 will utilize the Incident Command System and assume responsibility
for coordinating and tracking all law enforcement resources committed
to an incident. This may include placing personnel at a command post
and establishing staging areas with the requesting agency.
(10)
Develop lines of succession for personnel with law enforcement responsibilities
in accordance with existing Department policies.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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City of Grand Junction Administration
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Supporting Agencies:
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City of Grand Junction Departments
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Community and Religious Organizations
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(a)
Purpose.
(1)
ESF No. 14 is responsible for providing coordinated measures and
policies designed to facilitate recovery from the effects of natural
and technological disasters, civil disturbances, or acts of terrorism.
(2)
ESF No. 14 is responsible for providing effective utilization of
resources to support local efforts to aid long-term community recovery,
stabilize local economies, and reduce or eliminate risks from future
incidents.
(3)
ESF No. 14 is responsible for providing a government conduit and
administrative means for appropriate federal, military, State, voluntary
and private sector organizations to assist local governments during
the recovery and mitigation process.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
Based on an assessment of incident impacts, ESF No. 14 may vary depending
on the magnitude and type of incident and the potential for long-term
and severe consequences.
(2)
ESF No. 14 will most likely be activated for large scale or catastrophic
incidents that require State and federal assistance to address significant
long-term impacts in the affected areas (e.g., impacts on housing,
businesses, employment, community infrastructure, and social services).
(3)
Local officials have authority under their local ordinances, resolutions,
and the Colorado Revised Statutes to take responsible and appropriate
actions in the direction and control of disaster recovery activities.
The primacy of affected local governments in defining and addressing
risk reduction and long-term recovery priorities is recognized. If
an effective recovery is beyond a local jurisdiction’s capability,
State assistance may be required. The Governor may then declare a
“State of Emergency” and the provisions of the State Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP) will be implemented.
(4)
If the situation is beyond local and State capability, the Governor
may ask for federal assistance by requesting a Presidential declaration
of an “emergency” or “major disaster”. A Presidential
declaration authorizes federal assistance under the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (PL 93-288, as amended).
The declaration triggers the implementation of federal disaster assistance
programs, which are coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (CDHSEM). Response and recovery
operations in both State and federally declared disasters will be
conducted in accordance with the standards set forth by the National
Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Plan (NRP).
(5)
Long-term recovery and mitigation efforts will be based on a variety
of factors and priorities, including public safety, economic development,
environmental protection, and preservation of social, cultural and
historical resources.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
Initial and short-term recovery activities focus on the safety and
welfare of the affected community and restoration of essential services
to include:
(i)
Coordinate and conduct initial damage assessment efforts to help
guide local decision making and priority setting and to determine
the need for supplemental State and federal assistance.
(ii)
Coordinate the restoration of essential public services and
facilities (e.g., removal of debris from emergency routes, emergency
repairs to hospitals, and public safety facilities).
(iii)
Complete steps for formally requesting State and federal disaster
assistance when damage assessment results indicate that impacts exceed
local capabilities.
(iv)
Coordinate the delivery of State and federal disaster assistance
programs (e.g., individual assistance, public assistance, hazard mitigation)
in Presidential declared disasters.
(v)
Coordinate relief efforts with voluntary organizations.
(vi)
Coordinate the provision of temporary housing for victims of
a disaster event.
(vii)
Manage unsolicited, undesignated donations of goods and services.
(viii)
Coordinate spontaneous volunteers.
(ix)
Coordinate disaster-related information and instructions to
the general public.
(x)
Identify post-disaster hazard mitigation activities to reduce future
risks.
(2)
Long-term recovery efforts focus on redeveloping communities and
restoring the economic viability of disaster areas, including:
(i)
Coordinate and integrate the resources and assistance programs of
voluntary agencies and other community based organizations.
(ii)
Restore and make permanent repairs to public infrastructure
damaged in the disaster.
(iii)
Reestablish an adequate supply of housing, including affordable
housing, to replace housing stock destroyed by the disaster.
(iv)
Restore the economic base of disaster impacted communities,
including lost jobs and employment opportunities.
(v)
Identify hazard mitigation opportunities and implementing long-term
hazard mitigation plans, projects and measures.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ESF Coordinator:
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Lead Information Officer(s)
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Supporting Agencies:
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Mesa County Communications Officers Association (MCCOA)
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(a)
Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of public information is to establish uniform policies
for the effective development, coordination, and dissemination of
information to the public in the event of a disaster. These policies
and procedures are located in the Mesa County Joint Information Center/Joint
Information System (JIC/JIS) Plan.
(2)
ESF No. 15 coordinates local actions to provide the required external
affairs support to local incident management elements.
(3)
ESF No. 15 details the establishment of support positions to coordinate
communications to various audiences. The Mesa County JIC is a physical
location where public affairs professionals from organizations involved
in incident management activities can work together to provide critical
emergency information, crisis communications, and public affairs support.
(4)
The Mesa County JIC serves as a focal point for the coordination
and dissemination of information to the public and media concerning
incident prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
The Mesa County JIC structure is designed to work equally well for
large or small situations and can expand or contract to meet the needs
of the incident. The Mesa County Communications Officer’s Association
will be responsible for staffing and managing the JIC.
(b)
Scope.
(1)
ESF No. 15 applies to all local departments and agencies that may
require public affairs support or whose public affairs assets may
be employed during a disaster.
(2)
ESF No. 15 is required during any response or other event where significant
interagency coordination is required and when the Emergency Operations
Center (EOC) has been activated.
(3)
ESF No. 15 provides the resources and structure for the implementation
of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Incident communications actions
contained in the EOP are consistent with the National Incident Management
System (NIMS).
(4)
Under the Incident Command System (ICS), the JIC is led by the Information
Officer (IO) whose jurisdiction has authority for the incident. The
IO has three primary responsibilities:
(i)
To gather incident data. This involves understanding how an ICS operates
and developing an effective method for obtaining up-to-date information
from appropriate ICS sections.
(ii)
To analyze public perceptions for each incident of the response.
This involves employing techniques for obtaining community feedback
to provide response agencies with insight into community information
needs, their expectations for the role to be played by the response
agencies, and the lessons to be learned from specific response efforts.
(iii)
To inform the public. That is, to serve as the source of accurate
and comprehensive information about the incident and the response
to a specific set of audiences.
(5)
When multiple public or private agencies and organizations come together
to respond to an emergency or manage an event, efficient information
flow is critical to effectively carrying out these Information Officer
(IO) responsibilities and meeting the expectations of various publics.
The Mesa County JIC is a centralized “communication hub”
that serves to achieve that information flow.
(6)
Information officers (IOs) will represent their own agency and speak
about their agency’s involvement in response and recovery operations
in an event. The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management (CDHSEM) PIO will be a central point of contact for the
State and should be kept informed about all participating agency news
and information releases throughout the response and recovery operations.
(c)
Initial Actions.
(1)
The City’s Emergency Manager or designee will make the initial
decision to activate the JIC during a large scale emergency or disaster
affecting the City of Grand Junction. The JIC will be located in close
proximity to the EOC.
(2)
Once a JIC has been established, the Information Officers will follow
the Mesa County JIC/JIS Plan.
(3)
If activated to support incident information management, a request
may come from the Incident Commander, or the Information Officer assigned
to the incident. The request is made to the Grand Junction Regional
Communications Center (GJRCC) to notify the MCCOA using the group
call down list located in the dispatch center.
(4)
Upon notification, GJRCC will instruct the Information Officers on
where to respond and to whom they should report to upon arrival. Information
Officers are required to notify GJRCC of their availability to respond
to the request and give their expected time of arrival on scene.
(5)
The Lead Information Officer will be the Information Officer whose
agency has statutory authority for the incident.
(6)
If there are multiple agencies with jurisdictional authority, a unified
approach should be utilized when possible.
(7)
Mesa County Communications Officers Association (MCCOA) may be activated
to support ongoing information requirements of a specific jurisdiction
during any incident as needed or may be activated to staff the JIC
during any large scale incident.
(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
means an individual or group of individuals assigned to an
incident from an assisting or cooperating agency. The agency
representative reports to the Incident Liaison Officer.
means a regional network of amateur radio operators, licensed
by the Federal Communications Commission. Similar to the Federal Radio
Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES).
means an organizational structure used to oversee the management
of multiple incidents that are each being handled by an Incident Command
System organization or a very large incident that has multiple incident
management teams assigned to it.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
when considerable snow and winds of 35 miles per hour or more are
expected.
means the individual responsible for a major segment of geographical/functional
operations. The branch level is between a section and a division/group.
means a person injured and needing treatment or killed because
of manmade or natural disaster.
means any natural or manmade incident that results in an
extraordinary level of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely
affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, and
national morale and/or government functions.
means the branch of State government under the Department
of Public Safety, which is responsible for the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Program for the State of Colorado.
is a generic term given to the area or vehicle that provides
field personnel a physical location from which to give on-site direction,
information, coordination and communication.
In a typical ICS configuration, the command staff is composed of the Incident Commander, a safety officer, a public
information officer, and liaisons to other agencies.
means the principle of establishing defined procedures that
allow a government to continue its essential operations during an
emergency or disaster.
means a document that (1) delineates lines of succession
at the department, division, and supervisor levels; (2) describes
which functions or City-provided services are critical, essential,
and nonessential within a given group or division; (3) describes the
needed actions or procedures necessary to maintain critical services
during emergencies; (4) lists facilities for relocation and associated
contingency operations; and (5) describes needed actions for rapid
resumption of critical functions following a disruption. Some COOPs
also contain contact lists for employees and describes how the emergency
needs of employees are addressed.
means the appraisal or determination of the actual effects
resulting from manmade or natural disasters.
means a group designated with the responsibility of assessing
the scope and effect of physical damages to the infrastructure and
the local community. Damage assessment groups provide
comprehensive findings in damage survey reports. They also provide
situation status (SITSTAT) reports to the Plans Section. Also see Rapid needs assessment team.
means a comprehensive engineering report prepared by a federal-State-local
team that outlines the scope of work and estimated cost of repairs
at each site of damage that has occurred as a result of disaster.
See Damage assessment group/team.
means the primary response authority for incidents on federal,
State, or County highways and local municipal streets. The DERA is authorized by statute to provide support to other
local governments at the request of another DERA, or under established mutual aid.
As defined by the Stafford Act, an emergency is “any other occasion or instance for which the President
determines that federal assistance is needed to supplement State,
local, and tribal efforts to save lives and to protect property and
public health and safety or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe
in any part of the United States.”
consists of broadcast stations and interconnecting facilities
which have been authorized by the Federal Communications Commission
to operate in a controlled manner during a war, state of public peril
or disaster or other national emergency as provided by the Statewide
Comprehensive Emergency Alert System Plan.
means an integrated approach to the management of emergency
programs and activities for all four emergency phases (mitigation,
preparedness, response and recovery), for all types of emergencies
and disasters (natural and manmade) and for all levels of government
(federal/State/local) and the private sector.
means a protected site from which government officials and
support staff facilitate the coordination and supporting operations
of an emergency.
means a description of actions or instructions to all City
personnel stating what will be done in the event of an emergency.
It states the actions to be taken by whom, what, when and where based
on predetermined assumptions, objectives, and capabilities, as well
as describing the methods of direction and control in a disaster or
emergency.
means a temporary geographical area or facility designed
to serve as a safe haven for persons in the process of evacuating
a dangerous area or environment. Persons usually stay at the emergency relocation center until the establishment of an
evacuation shelter.
means organized, timed, and supervised dispersal of civilians
from dangerous and potentially dangerous areas, their reception and
care in safety areas and their return to their own home communities.
means a form of lodging provided for the communal care of
individuals or families made homeless by a disaster or an emergency.
Typically, the evacuation shelter provides care,
minor emergency medical assistance, feeding, and sleeping resources.
means an information gathering and communication process
designed to keep emergency response personnel advised of their own
families’ condition. An integral component of sustained operations
during a significant disaster or a disaster where an emergency worker
is unable to make family contact to personally check his/her family’s
safety.
means any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance, payment,
rebate, subsidy, disaster assistance loan or grant, or any other form
of direct or indirect federal assistance, other than general or special
revenue sharing or formula grants made to the states.
means established radio network for fire and rescue mutual
aid operations.
means the individual assigned to the emergency communications
center to assist with resource requests, radio traffic, and information
processing. Typically, a fire officer trained in incident management
staffs this position.
refers to that area which is subject to inundation from a
flood having a 0.2 percent (two-tenths of one percent) chance of being
equaled or exceeded in any given year.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
indicating that flash flooding is occurring or imminent on certain
streams or designated areas and those threatened should take immediate
action.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
indicating that heavy rains occurring or expected to occur may soon
result in flash flooding in certain areas.
means a forecast of impending flooding, given by radio, television
and local government emergency forces. A flood warning message tells the expected severity of flooding, the affected river,
and the location and time when the flooding will begin.
means the individuals assigned to specific functional areas
(Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance Sections) within the
Incident Command System (ICS).
means the organizational level of the Incident Command System
having operational responsibility for a specified tactical function.
A group is the same level as that of a division.
means the individual having responsibility to direct personnel
assigned to a group.
means any element, compound, or combination thereof which
is flammable, corrosive, detonable, toxic, radioactive, an oxidizer,
an etiologic agent, or highly reactive and which because of handling,
storing, processing or packaging may have detrimental effects upon
operating and emergency personnel, the public, equipment and/or the
environment.
includes any cost-effective measure, which will reduce the
potential for damage to a facility from a disaster event. Measures
may include zoning and building codes, floodplain property acquisitions,
home elevations or relocations, and analysis of hazard-related data.
means the strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support
requirements for the incident. The IAP is developed
by the Plans Section, for approval by the Incident Commander, and
executed by the Operations Section Chief.
means a standardized method of managing emergency incidents
based on a common organizational structure, common terminology, common
operating procedures and known qualifications of agency operating
personnel; used on-scene and/or in conjunction with activation of
an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operation where command and control
coordination is centralized.
involves actions taken during an incident designed to minimize
impacts or contain the damages to property or the environment.
means a command support staff or policy group member who
is the contact point for coordinating information to internal and
external agencies.
means a pre-designated assignment of qualified individuals
to stand in for key officials, directors, or supervisors in their
absence.
means the actual or threatened existence of conditions of
disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property
within the City or any other disaster that requires the aid and assistance
of outside, local, State or federal agencies.
means a structure which has received substantial damage but
is technically and economically feasible to repair.
means a natural or manmade catastrophe which, in the determination
of the President, is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and
magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the federal government
to supplement the efforts and available resources of State and local
governments in alleviating the damage, hardship, or suffering caused
by such event.
Hazard mitigation includes any cost-effective
measure, which will reduce the potential for damage to a facility
from a disaster event. Incident mitigation involves
actions taken during an incident designed to minimize impacts or contain
the damages to property or the environment. Mitigation efforts occur before, during and after emergencies or disasters.
Pre-disaster mitigation involves activities designed
to reduce the damaging impact of a disaster should it strike. Post-disaster mitigation is actually part of the recovery process and
includes eliminating or reducing the impact of hazards that exist.
means a federal program enabling property owners to purchase
flood insurance based on an agreement which states that if a community
implements measures to reduce future flood risks to new construction
in special flood hazard areas, the federal government will make flood
insurance available within the community as a financial protection
against flood losses.
means a system to provide a consistent nationwide approach
for federal, State, local, and tribal governments to work effectively
and efficiently together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and
recover from domestic incidents regardless of size, cause, or complexity.
means a federally designed and organized emergency response
plan that establishes a comprehensive all-hazards approach to enhance
the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents.
means a federal system, originating from NORAD, used to disseminate
warnings and other emergency information from the warning centers
to warning points at, and within, each state. For the Mesa County
area, the receiving point is the Grand Junction Regional Communications
Center.
means the branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) which forecasts and issues weather watches and
warnings.
means a broadcast system that furnishes continuous weather
messages on dedicated very high frequencies and is a part of the warning
system managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
includes entities that may work cooperatively with government.
Such organizations serve a public purpose, not a private benefit. Nongovernmental organization may include the private sector.
refers to areas that are subject to inundation from a flood
having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given
year.
The policy group is responsible for the
development of policies and the direction of City operations implemented
during a disaster or emergency.
means those activities, programs and systems that exist prior
to an emergency that are used to support and enhance response to an
emergency or disaster.
means the preparedness phase involving activities that are
undertaken in advance of an emergency or disaster. These actions might
include emergency/disaster planning, training and exercises, and public
education.
means the federal financial assistance provided to State
and local governments or to eligible private nonprofit organizations
for disaster-related requirements.
means a team(s) designated with the responsibility of conducting
rapid assessments of physical damages to the City infrastructure and
the emergency needs of the impacted local community. Rapid assessments
are also known as windshield surveys. Rapid needs assessment
teams conduct brief evaluations of damage whereas damage
assessment group/teams conduct detailed damage assessments.
Recovery activities involve the restoration
of services to the public and returning the affected area(s) to pre-emergency
conditions. Recovery activities may be both short
term and long term, ranging from restoration of essential utilities
such as water and power, to mitigation measures designed to prevent
future occurrences of a given threat. They may reflect the continuation
of the response phase activities (i.e., restoration of utilities),
or they may include new activities wholly enacted as a part of the recovery process after the disaster has abated (i.e., removal
of debris after a flood).
means activities that include immediate actions to preserve
life, property, and the environment; meet basic human needs; and maintain
the social, economic, and political structure of the affected community.
In this phase, emergency personnel engage in the appropriate actions
as dictated by an incident’s characteristics.
is the short version of the term “resource status.”
The Plans Section is responsible for collecting information on RESTAT and providing the information to the Operations Section
Chief, Incident Commander, or the IC/Ops Coordination Section.
means relating to, formed by, or resembling a river (including
tributaries), stream, brook, etc.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
when very heavy snowfall is expected, with winds of at least 45 miles
per hour and temperatures of 10 degrees or lower.
is the short version of the term “situation status.”
The Plans Section is responsible for collecting information on SITSTAT and providing the information to the Operations
Section Chief, Incident Commander, or the IC/Ops Coordination Section.
means the land in the floodplain subject to a one percent
or greater chance of flooding in any given year, which is mapped and
regulated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
means the location where incident personnel and resources
are assigned for immediate response (available) status.
means the individual responsible for the tracking of response-available
personnel and equipment. Usually reports to the Incident Commander
or Operations Section Chief.
means a group of individuals and/or internal and external
agencies that support the needs of the incident through the management
of tasks assigned by emergency support functions. The support
group/ESFs coordinator reports directly to the IC/Operations
Coordination Section.
Also known as the “Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act of 1986,” this law establishes requirements
for federal, State, and local governments, and industry regarding
emergency planning and “community right-to-know” reporting
on hazardous and toxic chemicals.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
when a tornado is sighted or indicated by radar. Warnings describe
the area that could be affected. When a warning is issued, take cover
immediately.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
indicating tornadoes may occur in certain areas. Watches specify a
time period and an area where tornadoes are possible.
Issued by the National Weather Service when ice and snow
are expected to hinder travel, but not seriously enough to require
warnings.
means the shared responsibility of several agencies for incident
management as a result of a multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency response
effort. During a large scale event, a Unified Command may change to
an area command.
means, following a disaster, a rapid assessment of physical
damages to the City infrastructure and the local community is conducted
by a rapid needs assessment team.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
when heavy snow (expected snowfall of four inches or more in a 12-hour
period, or six inches or more in a 24-hour period) is forecasted to
occur.
means an advisory issued by the National Weather Service
indicating there is a threat of severe winter weather in a particular
area.
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AAR
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After Action Report
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AC
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Area Command
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AMS
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Aerial Measuring System
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AOR
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Area of Responsibility
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ARC
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American Red Cross
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ARG
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Accident Recovery Group
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ARES
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Amateur Radio Emergency Services
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BLEVE
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Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion
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C/D
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Construction and Demolition
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CAP
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Civil Air Patrol
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDHSEM
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Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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CDOT
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Colorado Department of Transportation
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CERCLA
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Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability
Act
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CERT
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Community Emergency Response Team
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CFR
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Code of Federal Regulations
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CHEMTREC
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Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
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CIAC
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Colorado Information Analysis Center
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CISD
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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
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CMAC
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Consequence Management Advisory Team (DTRA)
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CMART
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Consequence Management Response Team
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COEM
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Colorado Office of Emergency Management
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COOP
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Continuity of Operations Plan
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CSP
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Colorado State Patrol
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CR
|
Community Relations
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CRS
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Community Rating System
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DAT
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Damage Assessment Team
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DHS
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US Department of Homeland Security
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DMAT
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Disaster Medical Assistance Teams
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DMORT
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Disaster Mortuary Team
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DOC
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Department Operating Center
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DOD
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Department of Defense
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DOE
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Department of Energy
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DOJ
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Department of Justice
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DOT
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Department of Transportation
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DRC
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Disaster Recovery Center
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DTRA
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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DUA
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance
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DWI
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Disaster Welfare Information
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EAS
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Emergency Alert System
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ECP
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Entry Control Point
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EHS
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Extremely Hazardous Substances
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EM
|
Emergency Manager
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EMA
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Emergency Management Agency
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EMAC
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Emergency Management Assistance Compact
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EMS
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Emergency Medical Services
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EMT
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Emergency Medical Technician
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EOC
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Emergency Operations Center
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EOD
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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EOP
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Emergency Operations Plan
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EPA
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Environmental Protection Agency
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EPCRA
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Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
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EPR
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
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ESF
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Emergency Support Function
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EST
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Emergency Support Team
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FAA
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Federal Aviation Administration
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FAD
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Foreign Animal Disease
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FAA
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Federal Aviation Administration
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FBI
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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FCO
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Federal Coordinating Officer
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FEMA
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FHWA
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Federal Highway Administration
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FMAP
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Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
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FRMAC
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Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center
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GAR
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Governor’s Authorized Representative
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GIS
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Geographic Information System
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HAZMAT
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Hazardous Materials
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HIPAA
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Health Information Portability and Accountability Act
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HSPD
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Homeland Security Presidential Directive
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IA
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Individual Assistance
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IAP
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Incident Action Plan
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IC
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Incident Command/Incident Commander
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ICCBO/MA
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International Code Conference of Building Officials, Mid-America
Chapter
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ICP
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Incident Command Post
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ICS
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Incident Command System
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IDT
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Incident Dispatch Team
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IMAAC
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Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center
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IMT
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Incident Management Team
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JCAHO
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Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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JFO
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Joint Field Office
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JIC
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Joint Information Center
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JIS
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Joint Information System
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LEPC
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
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MABAS
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Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
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MACG
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Multi-Agency Coordination Group
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MACS
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Multi-Agency Coordination System
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MOU
|
Memorandum of Understanding
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MRC
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Medical Reserve Corps
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MRE
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Meal Ready to Eat
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NARAC
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National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center (DOE/NNSA)
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NAWAS
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National Attack Warning Alert System
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NDMS
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National Disaster Medical System
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NFIP
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National Flood Insurance Program
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NFPA
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National Fire Protection Agency
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NGO
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Non-Governmental Organization
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NIMS
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National Incident Management System
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NNSA
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National Nuclear Security Administration
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NRAT
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Nuclear Radiological Advisory Team
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NRC
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National Response Center
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NRF
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National Response Framework
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NRP
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National Response Plan
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NUWAIX
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Nuclear Weapons Accident/Incident Exercise
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NWIMT
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Northwest Incident Management Team
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NWS
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National Weather Service
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OPA
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Oil Pollution Act
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OSD
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Office Secretary of Defense
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OST
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Office of Secure Transportation (Department of Energy)
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PA
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Public Assistance
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PDA
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Preliminary Damage Assessment
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PIO
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Public Information Officer
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PW
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Project Worksheet
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RAP
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Radiological Assessment Program
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RAT
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Rapid Assessment Tool
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REAC/TS
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Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site
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RACES
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Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
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SARA
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Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
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SBA
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Small Business Administration
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SCO
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State Coordinating Officer
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SDO
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Staff Duty Officer
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SEOC
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State Emergency Operations Center
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SFHAs
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Special Flood Hazard Areas
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SHMO
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State Hazard Mitigation Officer
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SIOC
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Strategic Information and Operations Center (FBI)
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SITREP
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Situation Report
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SME
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Subject Matter Expert
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SNS
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Strategic National Stockpile
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SOG
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Standard Operating Guidelines
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SOP
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Standard Operating Procedures
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STIC
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Statewide Terrorism Intelligence Center
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TECC
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Transport Emergency Communications Center
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TSA
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Transportation Security Administration
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TSCA
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Toxic Substances Control Act
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USAR
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Urban Search and Rescue
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UAC
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Unified Area Command
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VIPS
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Volunteers in Police Service
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VOAD
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Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters
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WMD
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Weapons of Mass Destruction
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LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION
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WHEREAS, the City of Grand Junction (“City”) has
suffered or is threatened with suffering serious injury and damage
to persons and property which damage constitutes a local disaster
“Disaster” caused by the _____________________________;
and,
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WHEREAS, the _______________________ has resulted in _______
and the possible ____________________________________________; and,
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WHEREAS, the possible threat is of a large scale and the conditions
of the Disaster, which commenced on the ______, 20__, are not contained;
and,
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WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Grand Junction provides
that the Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the City
for military and other special purposes; and,
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WHEREAS, the Mayor has been duly advised and informed of the
severity of the situation and the declaration of a Disaster will aid
the City in the response and recovery aspects of the City’s
emergency plans; and
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WHEREAS, local emergencies have been declared by other jurisdictions
in the immediate vicinity of the City, including Mesa County; and
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WHEREAS, City residents are strongly encouraged to stay away
from the accident scene and for those that are downwind from the scene
stay inside. With this declaration of a Disaster the City’s
interest is in the health and safety of all persons that are or may
be in peril.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DECLARED BY ____________________, MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, that a local disaster exists in the
City of Grand Junction, Colorado, and the Disaster shall be declared
to be in effect until further notice of the City but for not more
than seven (7) days from the date hereof unless renewed by the Mayor
and/or unless extended by actions of the City Council of the City
of Grand Junction, Colorado.
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FURTHER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this declaration be given
prompt and general publicity and that a copy be filed promptly with
the Grand Junction City Clerk and with the Colorado Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management.
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Signed and dated this ______ day of ________, 20__ at __:__
AM/PM.
ATTEST:
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Mayor, City of Grand Junction
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City Clerk, City of Grand Junction
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(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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_________, 20__
Governor ______________________
136 State Capitol
Denver, CO 80203-1792
Re: ____________ – Disaster Declaration
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Dear Governor Hickenlooper:
The purpose of this letter is to request that you proclaim a
state of disaster emergency in the City of Grand Junction pertaining
to a __________________________. The disaster began this morning,
_______, 20__; the ________________________________________ has exceeded
our locally available resources and response capability to cope with
the emergency.
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The City of Grand Junction (“City”) has established
an Emergency Operations Plan and has in accordance with that plan
declared a local disaster, an emergency operations center (EOC) is
in operation and have activated our Joint Information Center (JIC)
to respond to all citizen, media and other information needs.
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While our emergency operations personnel are trained for and
operate in an “all hazards” environment the scope of this
disaster has stressed the City's resources. Because of this emergency
event, which I have declared in the enclosed declaration to be a “local
disaster”, I am requesting assistance from your office and/or
the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
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The City is also requesting that financial resources be available
under § 24-32-2106, C.R.S. and/or from FEMA funds that are or may be available for
distribution to us. Please extend at your earliest opportunity any
and all resources that are available to or from the State and of Federal
government.
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I look forward to receiving, as soon as possible, additional
information from you, your staff and/or the Colorado Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management about the City receiving funds from
the State.
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Sincerely,
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Mayor, City of Grand Junction
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Enclosure
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pc: City Council
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Fire Chief
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Police Chief
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City Manager
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City Attorney
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City Emergency Manager
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Mesa County Emergency Manager
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Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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Delegation of Authority to Manage ___________ Incident
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You are delegated full responsibility and authority for the
command, leadership and management of the ___________ incident under
the following terms and conditions. You are to assume command at _____
hours on _______, 20__ and it is your responsibility to notify the
Grand Junction Regional Communications Center and all operational
personnel currently assigned to the incident when transfer of command
occurs. Please notify Emergency Manager, Mr. ____________, of any
unusual circumstances that may occur.
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As Incident Commander, you are accountable to the GJPD Police
Chief, GJFD Fire Chief, CSP Representative, CDOT representative, and
NNSA/OST Representative for the overall management of this incident.
We expect you to adhere to relevant City policies and applicable laws,
policies and professional standards for incident management under
prescribed terms and conditions as follows:
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1.
Incident
Priorities
Incident management and strategies shall be pursuant to the
primary incident. The following are our priorities for this incident;
Consideration for the safety and needs of local residents and
communities is essential for successful management of the incident.
Safety will not be compromised! All actions and potential consequences
will be analyzed against risk to human life and other values. While
we will not accept unnecessary risk in managing this incident, we
expect you to help us ensure that we do not inappropriately transfer
risk to the first responders to hazards, we expect you to be calculated
and deliberate in choosing actions that include the highest probabilities
of success in protecting values, balanced with first responder and
public safety.
a.
Safety
Objectives
(i)
Long duration incident is probable
(ii)
Monitor incident personnel for signs of fatigue
(iii)
Manage driving exposure carefully
(iv)
Provide detailed emergency medical and evacuation plans for all operations
(v)
All actions and potential consequences will be analyzed against risk
to human life and other values
b.
Develop
strategies and tactics to protect structures in coordination with
respective City/County/Fire District
c.
Work
with emergency manager on evacuation needs
d.
Work
with emergency manager to develop closures to eliminate public exposure
to incident area.
2.
Incident
Management
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Incident management and operations shall be conducted as efficiently
and effectively as possible, given the prevailing conditions and circumstances.
Stabilize the incident. Mitigate the emergency and preservation of
property.
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Provide for minimal disruption of access to critical community
services and commerce. Access must be consistent with the safety of
the public.
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No additional response for other incidents will be your responsibility.
All initial response will be dispatched by the Grand Junction Regional
Communications Center and will be the responsibility of the agency
having jurisdiction (AHJ).
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Transition with existing forces will be handled smoothly but
as rapidly as possible.
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You will use the State of Colorado Complexity Analysis form
every shift to ensure the incident is within the suggested guidelines.
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You will use the state’s situational awareness tool WebEOC
to post updates to the ____________ board.
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Ensure that 2-1 work/rest ratio and 1 in 14/2 in 21 days off
cycle is adhered to by all incident personnel.
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Ensure no work shift is in excess of 16 hours without prior
approval from the Incident Commander. Report any shift that exceeds
16 hours, approved or unapproved, to the assigned agency representative.
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We expect a high level of ethical conduct from everyone while
on the incident and in the City. There will be no tolerance for any
unethical, illegal drug or alcohol related incidents.
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Manage the human resources assigned to the incident in a manner
that promotes mutual respect and is consistent with preventing discrimination
and sexual harassment.
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Minimize, to the extent possible, the socio-economic impacts
from this incident.
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Minimize economic impacts to livestock and agriculture.
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Coordination with all of the infrastructure providers within
the incident footprint.
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or their designated representatives. The representatives will attend
your daily planning and briefings.
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Ensure there iWork closely with all Agency representatives (listed
below) or their designated representatives. The representatives will
attend your daily planning and briefings.s a solid communications
plan (ICS 205) for all agencies on the incident to be interoperable
and coordinate the communications plan with the Grand Junction Regional
Communications Center.
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Incident turn back standards are as follows:
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Ensure the safe recovery and removal of ___________________
from City of Grand Junction and Mesa County, Colorado.
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Ensure that routes of commerce and roadways are clear, open,
and passable.
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If evacuations have been ordered, ensure the safe reentry of
evacuated citizens.
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Unified
Command
As IC, you shall operate in Unified Command with the designated
command personnel of other authorities with jurisdiction.
4.
Local
Personnel
When possible, local personnel shall be utilized within the
incident management.
5.
Documentation
Complete and comprehensive incident documentation shall be maintained,
including initial damage claims investigations if applicable.
6.
Media
Relations
The Incident Management Team (IMT) will handle media relations
through the Mesa County Joint information Center and personnel. The
Mesa County Joint Information System/Center (JIS/JIC) will be used
as specified in the Mesa County JIS/JIC Plan. The media shall have
access to the incident where appropriate if possible. The Type III
IMT will be requested to provide and incorporate a public information
office into our JIS/JIC.
Communication is paramount, local citizens, businesses, elected
official and other stakeholders need to be kept well informed of potential
threats, issues, or complications in managing the incident as early
as possible.
7.
Reporting
Incident management reports shall be directed to:
___________________________________
Provide daily ICS 209 to the City/County and State EOC by the
end of your daytime operational period.
8.
Cost
Accounting Principles
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Manage the incident in a cost-effective manner not to exceed
$_________ dollars. Keep accurate account of total costs by developing
a system to track operational efforts by jurisdiction on a daily basis.
If you feel you are about to exceed this amount you will contact City/County
Emergency Manager, _____________. Effectively manage costs of the
incident by planning strategies and tactics toward highly probability
of success in meeting incident objectives. Seek opportunities to reduce
costs throughout the duration of the incident without jeopardizing
success or impacting risk mitigation.
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resources as much as possible.
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This will strengthen organization capabilities of local area personnel.
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decision-making process. Manage the incident in the most cost efficient
and effective manner as possible.
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The City of Grand Junction and Mesa County have agreed to share
the not-to-exceed amount at a 50/50 cost share.
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Resource
Management
Ordering of resources will be as follows:
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not permitted.
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Resource orders will be made through the Mesa County Emergency
Operations Center. The Mesa County EOC will attempt to fill resource
orders locally and if unable to do so will request resources through
the State EOC.
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10.
Other Terms and Conditions
11.
Termination
This transfer becomes effective at ______ hours on ________,
20__ and may be changed or updated as incident conditions change.
The delegating authority reserves the right to rescind or immediately
terminate this delegation of authority for cause or convenience. Intent
to rescind or terminate will be communicated in writing to the IMT
Incident Commander.
This incident originated as a ____________ involving a _________________________
and occurred on ______, 20__.
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XXXX XXXXXXX, CDOT
XXXX XXXXXXX, State of Colorado Office of Emergency Management
XXXX XXXXXXX, City of Grand Junction Emergency Management
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(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
Anyone who may have a role in an emergency response or disaster
should complete training applicable to their responsibilities. This
specifically includes those individuals with duties in these 10 disciplines:
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The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Program
guides NIMS training activities; supports stakeholder training and
planning; and serves as a single-source, regularly updated, compilation
of training within the NIMS national core curriculum.
The City of Grand Junction has identified the emergency management/response
personnel within our jurisdiction who require ongoing training and
in what role. Federal policy requires jurisdictions to fulfill compliance
objectives as a condition for receiving federal preparedness assistance
or grants.
The guidance within the NIMS Training Program is not absolute.
Incident and/or event complexity determines emergency and incident
response personnel responsibilities as well as recommended audience
for NIMS curriculum coursework delivery.
The NIMS Training Program further recommends at a minimum, in
conjunction with participating in exercises and real events, emergency
management and response personnel should refresh NIMS training every
three years.
(a)
National Incident Management System Course Descriptions and Web Links.
(1)
IS 700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
(Three-Hour Course).
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS700a.asp
This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management
System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable
all government, private sector, and nongovernmental organizations
to work together during domestic incidents.
(2)
IS 100.b: Introduction to Incident Command System (Three-Hour Course).
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS100b.asp
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces
the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for
higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features
and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command
System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
(3)
IS 200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (Three-Hour
Course).
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS200b.asp
ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently
during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS).
ICS 200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely
to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.
(4)
IS 800.b: National Response Framework, An Introduction (Three-Hour
Course).
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS800b.asp
The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles
of the National Response Framework.
(5)
ICS 300 – Intermediate Incident Command System.
This is a classroom course (20 – 22 hours).
Check http://dhsem.state.co.us/preparedness/training-exercise
for available courses.
ICS 300 describes how the NIMS Command and Management component
supports the management of expanding incidents. Describe the incident/event
management process for expanding incidents and supervisors as prescribed
by the Incident Command System. Implement the incident management
process on a simulated Type 3 incident. Develop an Incident Action
Plan for a simulated incident.
(6)
ICS 400 – Advanced Incident Command System.
This is a classroom course (12 – 16 hours).
Check http://dhsem.state.co.us/preparedness/training-exercise
for available courses.
ICS 400 describes how the NIMS Command and Management component
supports the management of expanding incidents. Describe the incident/event
management process for large scale organization development; roles
and relationships of the primary staff; the planning, operational,
logistical and fiscal considerations related to large and complex
incident/event management. Implement the application of Area Command
and the importance of interagency coordination on complex incidents/events.
(7)
IS 701.a: NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) (Five-Hour
Course).
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS701a.asp
This course introduces Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Systems
as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and
shows how these systems can be used to improve incident response.
MAC Systems consist of a combination of elements: personnel, procedures,
protocols, business practices, and communications integrated into
a common system.
(8)
IS 702.a: NIMS Public Information (Three-Hour Course).
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is702a.asp
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a consistent
nationwide template to enable all government, private sector, and
nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.
This includes public information. Public information systems, as described
in NIMS, are designed to effectively manage public information at
an incident, regardless of the size and complexity of the situation
or the number of entities involved in the response.
(9)
G402 – ICS 402 – Incident Command System (ICS)
Overview for Executives and Senior Officials.
This is a classroom course (two hours).
https://training.fema.gov/signin/
The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to the
Incident Command System (ICS) for executives and senior officials
(sincluding elected officials, City/County managers, agency administrators,
etc.).
This class is given free of charge through the Colorado Department
of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Contact the Regional Field Manager for division.
(10)
E900 – IEMC: All Hazards: Preparedness and Response (Four
Days – Emmitsburg, Maryland).
This Integrated Emergency Management Course, E900, All Hazards:
Preparedness and Response, is a premier course that addresses preparedness
and response in emergency situations resulting from natural and technological
hazards. This exercise-based course is conducted for two types of
audiences. The participants in the “generic” audience
represent various communities from throughout the country. The “specific”
audience is made up of participants all from one community. The IEMC
places public officials and other key community leaders in a disaster
simulation. The course methodologies of classroom instruction, planning
sessions, and exercises allow for structured decision making in a
learning, yet realistic, environment. A key outcome of this is that
additional planning needs are identified, providing the opportunity
to enhance overall preparedness. The exercise scenario for the All
Hazards: Preparedness and Response focuses on severe weather and related
flooding.
(b)
City of Grand Junction NIMS Training Program.
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City of Grand Junction NIMS Training Program
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All Potential Emergency and Disaster Workers
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First Line Supervisors
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Middle Management
(Mid-level Response Supervisors)
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Incident Command and General Staff Positions
(Senior-level Response Managers)
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All City Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group Reps
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All City PIOs
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Elected Officials
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Fire –
All, except clerical support
Police –
All, except clerical support
Public Works and Utilities –
All, except clerical support
GJRCC –
All, except clerical support
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Fire –
Firefighter
EMT
Paramedic
Engineer
Captain
Prevention Officer
Police –
Sergeants
PW&U –
Crew Leaders
Supervisors
Parks and Recreation –
Supervisors
Risk Manager
AIM Members
City Leadership Team
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Fire Battalion Chiefs*
Police Commanders*
PW&U Managers –
Streets
Wastewater
Water
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Fire Chief*
Deputy Fire Chiefs*
Police Chief*
Deputy Police Chiefs*
PW&U Director* Emergency Manager*
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Police Rep
Fire Rep
GJRCC Rep
PW&U Rep
Emergency Manager
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Police PIO
Fire PIO
City Administration PIO
Emergency Manager
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Mayor
City Council
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IS 700.a
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IS 700.a
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IS 700.a
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IS 700.a
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IS 700.a
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IS 700.a
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G402* Recommended
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IS 100.b
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IS 100.b
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IS 100.b
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IS 100.b
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IS 100.b
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IS 100.b
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IS 200.b
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IS 200.b
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IS 200.b
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IS 200.b
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IS 702.a
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IS 800.b
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IS 800.b
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IS 800.b
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ICS 300* Recommended
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ICS 300
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ICS 300
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ICS 400* Recommended
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ICS 400
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IS 701.a
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E900* Recommended
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E900* Recommended
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(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
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ELECTED AND SENIOR OFFICIALS
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE
TO DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES
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(a)
Elected and Senior Official Responsibilities.
Each disaster
will be unique, but common threads will run through each. Knowing
the types of hazards that could impact your community will, however,
aid you in preparing for those emergencies or disasters.
(1)
Steps elected and senior officials should take prior to a disaster
include:
(i)
Familiarize yourself with Colorado Department of Public Safety “An
Elected Officials Guide for Disasters and Emergencies.”
http://dhsem.state.co.us/sites/default/files/Policy%20Guide%20Handout%20FINAL%2012.12.pdf
(ii)
Review emergency ordinances to ensure they are adequate. Define
emergency powers and add a provision for declaring a local/County
state of emergency.
(iii)
Integrate emergency management into all departments that may
be called upon to respond to provide support during a disaster.
(iv)
Ensure that your community’s Emergency Operations Plan
is current and compliant with the National Incident Management System.
(v)
Know what your responsibilities are and participate in disaster drills/exercises.
(vi)
Develop and support the establishment of an Emergency Operations
Center (EOC).
(vii)
Develop or maintain continuity of operations plans (COOP). In
the private sector, this would be similar to a business continuity
plan.
(viii)
As a part of your COOP, identify alternate facilities in which
to operate out of in the event that your primary facilities are damaged
or in an evacuation zone. These alternate facilities may be in another
jurisdiction if necessary.
(ix)
Develop a community-based mitigation process to implement a
hazard mitigation plan. This is critical for receiving hazard mitigation
funds after a disaster occurs.
(x)
Develop mutual aid agreements with other agencies and jurisdictions.
(xi)
Foster the creation of a long-term recovery committee to plan
and guide local recovery issues.
(2)
Steps elected and senior officials should take during a disaster
include:
(i)
Maintain a presence in the EOC.
(ii)
Consider the need for issuing an emergency declaration or proclamation.
This can help position your community to receive additional State
and federal assistance.
(iii)
Understand the incident objectives, provide visible leadership
and set policy.
(iv)
Exercise sound reasonable judgment, and make decisions with
appreciation of legal considerations. Follow your unique standard
of care.
(v)
Prioritize resources.
(vi)
Communicate to the public the nature of event, status of community
response, and what individuals should do.
(vii)
Utilize mutual aid with neighboring jurisdictions.
(viii)
Promote the timely completion of preliminary damage assessments
by individuals and businesses.
(ix)
Document, document, document!
(3)
Steps elected and senior officials should take after a disaster include:
(i)
Tour damaged areas and meet with impacted residents.
(ii)
Develop a recovery plan and work with State and federal agencies
to secure recovery funds.
(iii)
During the recovery process, consider mitigation projects that
could lessen or prevent future damage.
(iv)
Work with the long-term recovery committee to address long-term
needs for survivors.
(v)
Participate in after action reviews/critiques.
(4)
Emergency management is like an insurance policy. You hope that you
will never have to use it but when you do, you want the assurance
that it will be there. If elected and senior officials do not put
the time in on the front end, they will spend 10 times more on the
back end trying to understand and deal with the ramifications of not
being prepared.
(b)
Disaster declarations usually follow these steps:
(1)
Local government responds, supplemented by mutual aid from neighboring
communities and volunteer agencies. If the disaster exceeds the local
capabilities, they can request State assistance.
A local government may declare a local disaster or an emergency
through the principal executive officer, through an order or proclamation
and submit it to the State, usually through the Mesa County Emergency
Manager. This activates response and recovery of all applicable local
and inter-jurisdictional disaster emergency plans.
(2)
Why Declare a Disaster?
(i)
To gain access to TABOR emergency reserves.
(ii)
To qualify for certain types of federal and State disaster assistance.
(iii)
To activate local and inter-jurisdictional emergency plans and
mutual assistance agreements.
(iv)
To support the enactment of temporary emergency restrictions
or controls (e.g., curfews, price controls).
(3)
The State responds with State resources as requested (and/or needed)
by the local government.
The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management,
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Public
Health and Environment, Department of Transportation, Department of
Local Affairs, Department of Public Safety, Colorado State Patrol,
Department of Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and the Department
of Natural Resources are all examples of Colorado agencies who may
respond to a disaster.
The State may declare a disaster or emergency by executive order
or proclamation of the Governor if the Governor finds a disaster has
occurred or that this occurrence or the threat of a disaster or emergency
is imminent. This frees up State TABOR reserves and Disaster Emergency
funds, enables the Governor to temporarily enact or suspend State
restrictions or controls, activates the State Emergency Operations
Plan, and activates the State Emergency Operations Center.
(4)
Damage Assessment. The State can request a disaster declaration from
the Governor with a preliminary damage assessment from the local government
through the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The State can also perform a formal federal, State, and local
preliminary damage assessment with FEMA to determine if damage amounts
may qualify for a Presidential disaster request and therefore, federal
assistance. A Presidential disaster declaration and/or emergency can
be requested by the Governor to the President through FEMA, based
on the damage assessment, and an agreement to commit State funds and
resources to the long-term recovery is made.
(5)
FEMA will evaluate the request and recommend action to the White
House based on the disaster damage assessment, the local community
and the State’s ability to recover.
(6)
The President approves the request or FEMA informs the Governor it
has been denied. The decision process could take a few hours or several
weeks depending on the nature of the disaster.
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Note: The difference between a disaster declaration and an emergency
declaration is that an emergency can be declared even though there
is no disaster. An example would be World Youth Day. Also, an emergency
declaration is generally of lesser scope and impact than a major disaster
declaration.
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(Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
Specific Hazard Annexes:
(a)
Winter Storm Plan (GJMC § 42.02.840 – 42.02.920).
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 41-15, 9-16-15)
The purpose of the Winter Storm Response Plan is to provide
all personnel who are involved in snow and ice removal, and the public,
a single source of information which clearly defines the City of Grand
Junction’s policies and procedures in all snow and ice operations.
All snow and ice control operations are considered emergency
in nature due to public safety and economic impacts to the community.
Consequently, regardless of the time of day or week, snow and ice
operations will be accomplished as expeditiously as possible in conjunction
with the priorities outlined in this plan.
The snow and ice season in Grand Junction can begin as early
as November and terminate as late as mid-April. The rate of accumulation
of snowfall is affected by atmosphere temperature, pavement temperature,
moisture content, wind direction and velocity, and intervals between
storms. Each storm is unique, and conditions may vary across the city.
Therefore, while this plan tries to cover the major operations during
winter storms, it must be recognized that sufficient flexibility within
the plan is required in order to respond effectively and efficiently
to the various conditions and circumstances as they present themselves
during actual storm conditions.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.020.)
(a)
The goal of this plan is to:
(1)
Ensure essential City services are maintained during winter storms.
(2)
Establish procedures and policies to be followed by each City department,
as conditions warrant.
(3)
Ensure all City departments respond in a coordinated manner.
(4)
Establish duties and responsibilities for each City department.
(b)
Definitions.
(1)
Snow Classifications.
(i)
Class 1 Storm.
This condition represents an accumulation
of snow no more than three inches in depth and imminent and/or present
icy conditions with temperatures at or below freezing.
(ii)
Class 2 Storm.
Weather conditions have deteriorated
beyond the Class 1 Storm level to include snow accumulations from
three to six inches, with current and forecasted temperatures at or
below freezing.
(iii)
Class 3 Storm.
Weather conditions have deteriorated
beyond Class 1 and Class 2 levels to include snow accumulations of
more than six inches with current and forecasted temperatures at or
below freezing.
(iv)
Winter Storm Emergency.
Snow and ice conditions
have deteriorated to the point that vital community services have
been severely impacted. The City Manager will contact the Mayor or
their designee to declare a state of emergency.
(c)
Assumptions.
(1)
Monitoring of weather conditions must be a continuous process in
order to maintain a readiness status.
(2)
These storms will severely impact local government’s capability
to provide essential services to the community.
(3)
Public safety response concerns will include increased response times
and maintaining the ability to provide service to citizens who are
not on snow routes.
(4)
The Street Department will be unable to keep open snow routes; essential
vehicles will be severely hampered by storm conditions; public safety
will be compromised; and a state of emergency will need to be declared.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.030.)
(a)
General.
(1)
The City of Grand Junction must remain alert to changing weather
conditions pertaining to winter storms.
(2)
Notification of key individuals, prior to emergency conditions developing,
is vital to winter storm preparations.
(3)
Essential facilities must be properly staffed on a 24-hour basis,
with accessibility to food and other essentials.
(4)
Each department will provide transportation for their essential workers
as necessary.
(b)
Specific.
(1)
Snow Routes and Traffic Restrictions.
(i)
Class 1 and Class 2 Storms.
(A)
Restrictions for parking, snow tires, or chains would not be
implemented.
(ii)
Class 3 Storms.
(A)
Some or all of the following restrictions may be implemented:
The public would be advised that parking, snow tires, or chain restrictions
are in effect and advised to limit their driving.
(iii)
Winter Storm Emergency.
(A)
All traffic will be discouraged, except for public safety and
vehicles providing services for the welfare of the general public.
Police, fire, ambulance services, snow removal equipment, medical
facilities, personnel, and essential utilities vehicles will be exempt
from travel restrictions.
(iv)
Parking restrictions will remain in effect until snow removal
operations are completed.
(2)
Removal of Winter Storm Restrictions.
(i)
Once snow removal operations have been completed, the public will
be advised that no restrictions are in effect.
(3)
Essential services means services typically provided
by the Fire, Police, Water, Sewer or Utility Departments in an effort
to sustain, promote or preserve any infrastructures, systems or programs
related to the general health, safety, preservation of life or property
and the prevention of crime for the community at large.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.040.)
In the event of a winter storm emergency, the City Emergency
Manager shall recommend to the City Manager that only essential personnel
are needed for City operations. The City Manager will issue either
an early dismissal notice or a non-work snow day notice for all non-essential
employees. The City Manager’s Office will then inform all Department
Directors who may begin releasing appropriate employees and/or set
in progress their respective telephone network for work day cancellation.
All Department Directors shall establish procedures for identifying
essential personnel and determine transportation capabilities for
those individuals.
In addition to a notification system, all major electronic news
media stations will be contacted by the City Manager or designee requesting
that a message be broadcast stating the City of Grand Junction is
closed except for essential and emergency operations.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.050.)
(a)
Class 1 or Class 2 Storms.
(1)
Hazardous driving conditions exist in the City of Grand Junction.
Public may wish to leave early to avoid rush hour traffic.
(b)
Class 3 Storm.
(1)
Parking restrictions may be implemented on snow routes. Advise use
of four-wheel drive, chains, or adequate snow tires. Vehicles that
become stalled or abandoned may be towed and/or ticketed.
(c)
Winter Storm Emergency.
(1)
A winter storm emergency has been declared in the City of Grand Junction.
All traffic is discouraged except for emergency and essential vehicles
providing a service for the welfare of the public. Vehicles that become
immobile or abandoned will be towed and/or ticketed.
(2)
The winter storm emergency has been canceled for the City of Grand
Junction.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.060.)
(b)
Administration Department.
(1)
City Manager Office.
(i)
Assume overall plan administration.
(ii)
Keep Mayor and City Council informed of the storm situation.
(iii)
City Manager will set policy and declare a snow emergency.
(iv)
City Attorney will issue legal advice and prepare written documents.
(v)
Make a determination on closure of City facilities and the release
of nonessential personnel.
(vi)
Public Information Office shall coordinate all information distribution
to the public and the media.
(vii)
Appoint an Emergency Operations Center Director and notify the
City Emergency Manager.
(c)
Streets Systems Department and Utilities.
(1)
Continue with Snow and Ice Control Operations Plan.
(2)
Activate Snow Desk and declare response.
(3)
Request City Manager to declare a snow emergency, if necessary.
(4)
Assist public safety equipment responding to emergencies.
(5)
Issue snow progress reports to City Manager or his designee.
(6)
Operate and maintain the water and wastewater systems at a level
necessary to provide service to the City.
(7)
Maintain current list of available contractors.
(8)
Keep essential City facilities operating.
(d)
Public Works and Planning Department.
(1)
Provide support to Streets Department for snow and ice control.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.070.)
The Streets Division’s normal operations for snow and
ice control operations include an informal operations command center
at the City Municipal Service Center Campus. This will become the
official Snow and Ice Control Operations Center once this winter storm
plan is activated.
(a)
Class 1 and Class 2 Storm Operations.
(1)
Class 1 and Class 2 storms generally do not require activating this
Winter Storm Response Plan, only the staffing of an informal operations
center or “Snow Desk.”
(2)
The Snow Desk will be staffed by Streets Systems, and emergency management
personnel, as necessary.
(3)
Notification of ongoing snow and ice control operations will be passed
on to appropriate staffs within the City, including the City Manager
and the City Emergency Manager.
(b)
Class 3 Storm Operations.
(1)
The Public Works Director, or designee, shall activate this Winter
Storm Response Plan and the Snow and Ice Control Operations Center
for a Class 3 Storm response and notify the City Emergency Manager,
Police, Fire, and other key officials of this decision.
(2)
Additional Snow and Ice Control Operations Center staffing will include:
Public Information Officer, and other individuals or agencies as deemed
necessary.
(3)
Streets Systems, Police, and Fire will staff their Emergency Operations
Center as necessary.
(4)
Support agencies will be contacted and placed on standby status,
including close contact with the City Manager and City Emergency Manager.
(5)
All other departments will operate according to their specific operating
procedures.
(c)
Winter Storm Response Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Activation.
(1)
The City Manager, or designee, shall proclaim a City-wide emergency
and appoint an EOC Director. This proclamation gives the City Manager
the power to enact any order necessary to preserve public peace, health,
and safety.
(2)
All affected Department Directors shall report to the EOC.
(3)
The EOC Director shall notify the Mesa County Emergency Manager.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.080.)
During severe winter storms it may become impossible to operate
two-wheel drive vehicles on roadways. Therefore, it will be necessary
to obtain four-wheel drive vehicles for emergency use.
It will be the policy of the City of Grand Junction to redirect
the use of its four-wheel drive vehicles to emergency operations.
All four-wheel drive vehicles that are not required to maintain essential
city services will be converted to emergency operations.
The Public Works Director or designee shall, upon receiving
weather data indicating the potential for a major winter storm, contact
the Fleet Maintenance staff at the earliest time possible to initiate
City vehicle four-by-four reallocation procedures.
The Fleet Maintenance staff will contact City departments and
request their nonessential four-by-four vehicles to be staged and
fueled at the Fleet Facilities.
Departments requesting use of these vehicles will contact the
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor who will approve and prioritize vehicle
usage. Priority will be based on emergency response needs first, then
other essential operations.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.090.)
(a)
Snow Removal Priorities.
All arterial and collector
streets in Grand Junction are assembled into routes for conducting
normal snow removal operations. These routes have then been prioritized
and color coded for identification. The following summarizes the snow
removal priorities during a severe winter storm:
(1)
Priority 1: Major Arterial (Red). Arterial considered to be the minimum
network which must be kept open to provide a transportation system
connecting hospitals, fire and police stations, fleet and utility
maintenance facilities.
(2)
Priority 2: Minor Arterials (Blue). Arterials completing the network
covering the major traffic volume streets and providing access to
all schools and nursing homes.
(3)
Priority 3: Secondary Streets (Green). Selected collectors, and bus
routes deemed desirable routes, to be maintained as weather permits.
(Revised by City 12/16; Res. 56-10, 12-15-10. Formerly 42.12.100.)
