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City Council Emergency Management Update
May 8, 2012
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Overview
Introduction
Update on the TC emergency preparedness program
Windstorm 2011 Lessons Learned
Training: The Elected Official’s Quick Guide to the Temple City Emergency Operations Plan
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Introduction
Tonight we will review the past seven months of our emergency management program and introduce the new EOP Quick Guide.
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Temple City Emergency Management
A review of the past seven months
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Temple City Emergency Management
Temple City EWG
Outreach
Program Coordination
Red Cross Shelter
Functional Needs
EOC Upgrade
Training
Windstorm
County Representation
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Temple City Emergency Working Group
The Temple City Emergency Working Group now meets quarterly. It is composed of the Temple Station Sheriffs, LA County Fire, Temple City Schools, Red Cross and the City of Rosemead.
The
purpose is to develop relationships and response planning between local agencies before a disaster occurs.
We plan on inviting SoCAL Edison to participate.
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Temple City Emergency Working Group
Windstorm 2011 was the first mobilization of the working group.
LA County Fire and Sheriff’s operations for Temple City were coordinated from the City EOC.
When the TCUSD mass notification
system failed emergency information to parents was sent using the City of Temple City Connect CTY system.
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Temple City Emergency Working Group
One of the goals for 2012 is organize an exercise involving the various organizations of the working group. It would include establishing the emergency shelter and involve the local
churches.
This would become an annual exercise of all Temple City emergency responders.
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Outreach
Training has been provided to the TC Kiwanis club and we have met twice with local clergy groups.
A plan is being developed to include local churches in the new city emergency shelter
program.
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Red Cross Shelter Program
All of the preliminary work to make Temple City a Red Cross partner City has been completed.
This means during a disaster the Red Cross will provide direct assistance to area residents.
We
are waiting on the final review of the agreement by the City Attorney so training and planning can begin.
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Functional Needs
We will be completing a report to the City Manager on recommendations for functional needs assistance during disasters.
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EOC Upgrade
With the non- availability of grant funding other alternatives to upgrading the EOC are being considered.
The County library basement/EOC is not ADA compliant and we can not modify
or upgrade the facilities.
Options include retrofitting a location, sharing a location, or upgrading a current space such as the Community Room.
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Training
Tonight you will be receiving your Quick Guides to the City EOP.
Later this month the department heads will be doing their debrief of the windstorm relating to the tactics used and
decisions that were made.
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Windstorm
Temple City was struck by one of the worst wind events in Los Angels County history.
The City mobilized and for five days conducted 24 hour response operations.
The after action report
has been completed.
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County Representation
Roger Mason represented the City of Temple City at all of the San Gabriel Valley City Windstorm meetings 2011-2012.
He provided research, support, and training to the City Managers
and helped draft the aid request letter which was sent to the Governor.
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Windstorm 2011
Lessons Learned
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Lessons Learned
An important part of the after action report were the lessons learned from the 2011 Windstorm.
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Public Information and Contacts
Providing multiple contact points for citizens paid off huge benefits.
Having frequent media briefings, regular press releases, and a 24 hour emergency line to City hall provided citizens
direct information about what was happening.
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The Value of Unified Command
The Sheriff’s and LA County Fire Departments worked closely with the City of Temple City.
This provided us with up to date information and insured coordination during response efforts.
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The Importance of SEMS/ICS
Using SEMS/ICS provided a common language and organization system which made excellent coordination with the Sheriff’s and the Fire Department possible.
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The Necessity of Contract Services
The City used a variety of contract services including the emergency operations director (LECMgt), additional refuse and debris collection, and equipment rentals.
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The Need to Improve Our EOC Capabilities
The Community room was an excellent work area with lots of room.
It lacked basic equipment like emergency lighting, a generator, extra electrical outlets, and information collection
points.
The City needs to invest in some basic equipment to outfit an EOC.
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The Importance of Pre-Emergency Planning
This type of planning had started prior to the windstorm with the new emergency operations plan and the establishment of the Temple City Emergency Operations Working Group.
These efforts
should be continued.
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Elected official’s “Quick guide” to the Temple City Emergency Operations Plan
A guide to the essentials during the first hours of a disaster.
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What is in the Quick Guide to the EOP?
Immediate Action Checklist
Emergency Organization
Emergency Operations Checklist
Continuity of Government
Emergency Proclamation Process
Glossary
This guide does not replace the complete 160 page emergency operations plan.
It is intended to be a quick reference for the sections of the EOP that will be used by elected officials.
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Immediate Action Checklist
Communicate
Gather at a central location
Standby to take action
Prepare for media contacts
Set up a schedule
Keep a personal log
When you become aware of a possible disaster or emergency these are the steps you should take.
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Emergency Organization
This explains how the City will be organized during a disaster.
This organization is mandated by:
National Incident Management System
(NIMS)
California Standardized Emergency Management
(SEMS)
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ncident Command System (ICS)
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Emergency Operations Checklist
General Checklist
Management
Operations
Planning/Intelligence
Logistics
Finance/Administration
This provides the checklists the staff will be following section by section.*
This allows you to independently track what is happening.
*These sections correspond to NIMS/SEMS requirements.
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Continuity of Government
The continuity of government or “COG”
is the process of maintaining basic government services during a disaster or emergency
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Emergency Proclamation Process
This section contains basic information about preparing an emergency proclamation and includes a sample template from the California Emergency Management Agency.
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Glossary
Compacts?
Immediate action plan?
Helispot?
Multi-jurisdictional incident?
Unity of Command?
Unified Command?
This is handy during briefings when terms are being used that you may not be familiar with/
This FEMA glossary includes all of the commonly used emergency management terms.
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What Should I Have for Disaster?
Elected Official’s Quick Guide
Extra Charger for your cell phone
Battery charger for your cell phone
Flash drive with contact information*
Hard copy of contact information
Notebook
and pen
Flashlight
Small first aid kit
*Contact information should include key community stakeholders.
Elected officials have some unique responsibilities during disasters.
They should have some basic emergency supplies in a special bag reserved for emergencies.*
*As you are heading
out the door add a couple of protein bars and a bottle of water.
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Questions/Comments?
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