1996 High Water Flood: Difference between revisions

Bureaus listed in the 1996 Plan are Fire, Parks, Buildings, General Services, Purchasing, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Management, Maintenance, Emergency Communications, Water, Environmental Services, City Attorney, Police, Office of Finance & Administration, Records and Archives, and the Office of Neighborhood Associations.

'''"The situations addressed by this Plan are those in which the actions of many different bureaus must be coordinated."'''

As of January, 1997 the Basic Plan revision includes reference to job descriptions, including time commitments, and bureau tasks. This will facilitate greater City-wide coordination for the emergency management process. A plan for recruitment and training will be developed for incoming and retained EOC responders.

'''"It is important to realize that no one bureau is going to rescue a City during a disaster situation. Further, it is true that City government agencies will not possess all resources and talent necessary to protect the citizens of the City."'''

The understanding of each Bureau's responsibility as a primary or secondary responder, their identification of personnel and definition of their duties during emergency activation needs to be decided upon and made a part of their Basic Plans. As developed, these Bureau specific decisions, will be incorporated into the plan.

'''"For this reason, the City has endorsed a three tier EMC concept. This concept blends the legal mandates of the government structure with the private resources of the community. By working together and maintaining open lines of communication, we will be able to field and coordinate a tremendous amount of  resources and talent."'''

As of January, 1997 the job description of the EMC will be changed to" <u>Approve</u> exercise schedule; <u>coordinate</u> public education; make budget recommendations; <u>coordinate</u> Bureau and Office plans with the Basic Plan; <u>approve</u> training coordination; Make recommendations to the Disaster Policy Council" in the Basic Plan.

"The Chief of the Portland Bureau of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, the Emergency Manager and the Portland Office of Emergency Management (POEM) are charged with the responsibility to develop and implement an all hazards emergency management plan in the City of Portland."

The EMC, through its growth and development, will further identify and define the responsibilities of the bureaus and continue to facilitate a cooperative working environment. Future exercises will incorporate appropriate sections of the Basic Plan.

'''"This Plan attempts to define in a straight forward manner who does what, when, where, and how in order to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of disasters."'''

The EMC will review and approve the update of Plan (as prepared by POEM Staff) to define and determine bureau and employee involvement. This updated plan should be submitted to the DPC for approval.

'''"A disaster occurrence will require prompt and effective emergency response and recovery operations by the City government.<nowiki>''</nowiki>'''

Training, identified in review of the flood. will be developed to provide responders with a greater understanding of the relationship between the phases and transitional process.

'''"Secondary city emergency operations will be based on the principle of self-help."'''

NET training continues to instruct citizens in 72 hour self sufficiency in the time of an emergency. Greater employee training is in the planning stage. Business and industry training is available through the Fire Bureau, Red Cross and other agencies. Inside Line will release regionally coordinated messages in January. The Flood Mitigation Workgroup recommended the development of an outreach and public information program to inform people of flood and landslide risks, mitigation measures and flood insurance.

'''"City government will bear the responsibility for utilizing all available local resources."'''

The EMC will be asked to review the proposed legislation. The Logistics section Chiefs will be encouraged to compile a list.

'''"Day to Day functions that do not contribute directly to the emergency may be suspended for the duration of any emergency. The efforts that would normally be required for those functions will be redirected to the accomplishment of emergency task by the bureaus or agencies concerned."'''

The Bureau plans will reflect the aforementioned concept of critical/non-critical operations of their work and workforce.

'''"Portland will structure its response to and management of a disaster by using the Incident Command System ... "'''