Availability of staff and operational needs may allow or require positions to be combined, or positions to not be filled (responsibilities held by the next higher position.) The diagram above aligns Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) with ICS Staff sections. This alignment may be modified as required by the disaster situation or the municipality’s political or programmatic needs. Continuity of government procedures are specified in the Elected Officials checklist. When the EMC receives notice of a potential emergency from the federal Homeland Security Advisory System, from the National Weather Service watches and warnings, or from reliable sources, partial activation of the EOC in preparation for the emergency will be considered. Communication, Alert and Warning will be provided to the public via the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Other systems will be utilized as available. During non-emergency times, information regarding emergency plans and actions to be taken by the public, in the form of public information / education materials, will be provided to the public via municipal newsletters, brochures, publications in telephone directories, municipal web-sites, etc. In the event of an evacuation, the population (or segments thereof) will evacuate using their own vehicles, or be transported from the identified affected area(s) to safe havens. Depending upon the hazard factors, the host areas may be located within or outside the municipality. Evacuees are expected to follow the direction and guidance of emergency workers, traffic coordinators, and other assigned emergency officials. Pre-designated evacuation routes will be utilized whenever safe and practical. Critical intersections will be staffed by traffic control personnel to facilitate an orderly flow of traffic. Emergency workers should complete pre-emergency plans” addressing such “family issues as transportation and evacuation locations for immediate family members (Spouse and children). IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES COMMAND
Availability of staff and operational needs may allow or require positions to be combined, or positions to not be filled (responsibilities held by the next higher position.) The diagram above aligns Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) with ICS Staff sections. This alignment may be modified as required by the disaster situation or the municipality’s political or programmatic needs. Continuity of government procedures are specified in the Elected Officials checklist. When the EMC receives notice of a potential emergency from the federal Homeland Security Advisory System, from the National Weather Service watches and warnings, or from reliable sources, partial activation of the EOC in preparation for the emergency will be considered. Communication, Alert and Warning will be provided to the public via the Emergency Alert System (EAS). Other systems will be utilized as available. During non-emergency times, information regarding emergency plans and actions to be taken by the public, in the form of public information / education materials, will be provided to the public via municipal newsletters, brochures, publications in telephone directories, municipal web-sites, etc. In the event of an evacuation, the population (or segments thereof) will evacuate using their own vehicles, or be transported from the identified affected area(s) to safe havens. Depending upon the hazard factors, the host areas may be located within or outside the municipality. Evacuees are expected to follow the direction and guidance of emergency workers, traffic coordinators, and other assigned emergency officials. Pre-designated evacuation routes will be utilized whenever safe and practical. Critical intersections will be staffed by traffic control personnel to facilitate an orderly flow of traffic. Emergency workers should complete pre-emergency “family plans” addressing such issues as transportation and evacuation locations for immediate family members (Spouse and children). IV. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES COMMAND
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