ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROMULGATING THE REVISED 2015 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Staff Contact: Mark Burdick, Fire Chief
Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to waive reading beyond the title and adopt a resolution promulgating the 2015 revision of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).body
Background
Arizona Revised Statute Title 26, Chapter 2, Paragraph 26-308 and Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 14, Section 14-5 authorize the development of an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This plan lists the responsibilities and authorities of the City of Glendale during an emergency or local emergency. The City of Glendale EOP corresponds with the Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) in the National Response Plan (NRP), State of Arizona Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and Maricopa County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The City of Glendale EOP is also in accordance with the City of Glendale Resolution No. 3878, which adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the city's approach to incident management. It establishes a framework through which the City of Glendale intends to prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies or local emergencies that affect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
Previous Related Council Action
On June 12, 2007, Council approved a resolution adopting a revised Emergency Operations Plan. Resolution # 4066.
On November 9, 1999, Council approved a resolution adopting a revised Emergency Operations Plan. Resolution # 3333.
On October 11, 1988, Council approved a resolution to create an Emergency Operations Plan. Resolution # 2455.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
This Plan provides guidance to city departments and supporting agencies. It coordinates city departments to prepare for and execute assigned emergency tasks included in the plan to reduce the impact on the population, minimize property damage, as well as recover and reconstitute the city and its communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.