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Office of Emergency Management Section 500.6
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500.6 SUBJECT: DISASTER PLANNING
:1 OBJECTIVE:
In an effort to protect the life and property of citizens, both residents and visitors, the
City of Orlando established a Comprehensive Emergency Management Program
consisting of a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Office of
Emergency Management for the disaster preparedness of the City of Orlando. In
support of this plan, it is necessary that the divisions, departments, and offices of the
City of Orlando make effective preparation to discharge emergency responsibilities for
management of all possible emergencies and/or disasters and to promote rapid recovery
from the effects thereof.
:2 AUTHORITY:
This procedure approved by City Council May 12, 2014, Item A-2.
:3 DIRECTION:
Emergency Manager, as an exempt employee, serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and
receives direction thru the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Fire Chief and the
Emergency Management Executive Policy Group.
:4 FUNCTIONS:
A. The Office of Emergency Management shall develop a Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) as required by Chapter 252.38, Florida Statutes.
B. The Office of Emergency Management shall prepare the local government
emergency management plans consistent with Rule 27P-6.0095, Florida
Administrative Code.
C. Local direction and control shall be the responsibility of the Mayor of the City of
Orlando.
D. The Executive Policy Group is composed as indicated in City Policy and Procedure
Section 500.4.
E. The City of Orlando utilizes an Emergency Support Function (ESF) System to
assign specific tasks and responsibilities to various agencies tasked with response
and recovery operations during times of emergency. Responsibilities for each ESF
are referred to in the CEMP, Basic Plan.
F. All City departments and divisions can access the City of Orlando CEMP via City
web page or contact the Office of Emergency Management to obtain a hard copy.
G. The City will operate and conduct operations according to the National Incident
Management System in a disaster and/or emergency.
H. The Office of Emergency Management coordinates all emergency management
functions and planning for the City of Orlando; and assists in City homeland
security efforts.
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I. The Office of Emergency Management participates in the identification and
mitigation of hazardous conditions before the impact of a natural or manmade
disaster.
J. All departments within the City share the responsibility of serving and protecting
the citizens and visitors of the City of Orlando during times of natural or man-made
disasters.
K. The Office of Emergency Management provides oversight and information to City
departments in all preparedness efforts and protective measures.
L. The Office of Emergency Management conducts emergency management related
training for all City departments on an annual basis.
M. All elements of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to include
supporting documentation will be updated annually and revised every four years.
N. The Office of Emergency Management ensures that every department designates an
Emergency Coordination Officer (ECO).
:5 FORMS:
None.
:6 COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
:7 REFERENCE:
Robert T. Stafford Act and Amendments; Homeland Security Presidential Directives
#5; Florida Statute Chapter 252, Emergency Management; Florida Statute Chapter 166,
Municipalities; Florida Statute Chapter 22, Emergency Continuity of Government;
Florida Administrative Code 27P-6.010 and 27P-6.0095 Municipal Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plans; City Code Chapter 43A State of Emergency.
:8 EFFECTIVE DATE:
This procedure effective May 12, 2014.