1996 High Water Flood: Difference between revisions
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The Basic Emergency Plan was approved by the Mayor and City Council on May 1<sup>st</sup> of 1996. The quotes following are from the '96 plan which has been updated as of January 1997. | The Basic Emergency Plan was approved by the Mayor and City Council on May 1<sup>st</sup> of 1996. The quotes following are from the '96 plan which has been updated as of January 1997. | ||
"The-purpose of the City of Portland Plan is to assist Portland City government in minimizing the adverse effects to life and property from natural and man-caused disasters." | '''"The-purpose of the City of Portland Plan is to assist Portland City government in minimizing the adverse effects to life and property from natural and man-caused disasters."''' | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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=== #3 Basic Plan Issue === | === #3 Basic Plan Issue === | ||
'''"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."''' | '''"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."''' | ||
===== Identified Need ===== | |||
The responsibility of the EMC as outlined in the Basic Plan on page 9 is to "plan exercise schedule, budget recommendations, public education, update bureau and office plans, coordinate training, make recommendations to the Disaster Policy Council (DRC), meet as necessary and involve bureaus and office directors." The Mayor and Council has approved the plan with these responsibilities listed and yet it is uncertain whether all EMC members recognize their part in City Emergencies. These responsibilities need to be clarified and reaffirmed by the EMC. | |||
===== Planned Action ===== | |||
As of January, 1997 the job description of the EMC will be changed to" Approve exercise schedule, coordinate public education; Make budget recommendations; coordinate Bureau and Office plans with the Basic Plan; Approve training coordination; Make recommendations to the Disaster Policy Council" in the Basic Plan. | |||
=== #4 Basic Plan Issue === | |||
"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." | |||
===== Identified Need ===== | |||
POEM needs to continue giving assistance in Basic Plan compliance through training, exercises, and technical expertise. POEM will continue to integrate the results of exercises and actual events into the development of the all hazards plan. | |||
===== Planned Action ===== | |||
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. | |||
