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2) In collaboration with the City Attorney's office, City staff have explored amendments to the City's General Plan and Zoning Regulations aimed at enhancing public safety and mitigating the potentially catastrophic impacts of new commercial BESS facilities in the City and nearby communities in order to accomplish the goals of Urgency Ordinance No. 2024-12R. This includes research into what other cities in California are doing in order to enhance safety standards and environmental safeguards regarding commercial BESS facilities and identify effective legislative frameworks that could be adapted to local needs.
• City staff have found at least one city within the state has adopted an “Energy Storage Facility” ordinance (City of Beaumont, Ordinance No. 1142), prohibiting energy storage facilities in all zones except their industrial zone; adopting definitions for jargon associated with BESS facilities; and adopting use standards for such facilities; and
• City staff continue to review contemporary literature on BESS facilities as they relate to zoning ordinances, including but not limited to the U.S.
Department of Energy’s technical report Energy Storage in Local Zoning Ordinances dated October 2023.
(https://www.pnnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/ PNNL-34462.pdf);
3) City staff have engaged with interested parties likely to be affected by a commercial BESS facility prohibition to collect their concerns and unique insights that will guide the development of specific regulations and mitigation strategies addressing both community safety and the impact of commercial BESS facilities within the City of Escondido.
4) Recognizing the distinct safety risks associated with commercial BESS facilities, including but not limited to fire and environmental risks, City staff have taken preliminary steps toward an in-depth review of existing emergency response procedures to enhance emergency preparedness for potential incidents at these sites. Such steps include review, evaluation, and comment on the San Diego County BESS Best Practices – Policy Recommendations for Battery Energy Storage Systems Projects which is currently being developed by the County. City staff have also taken preliminary steps toward identifying environmental sensitive watercourses that could be impacted by BESS facility proximity.
Ill. Conclusion
The City has not concluded its research and thus has not yet taken any action at this time regarding the form of any permanent regulations pertaining to the establishment or use of commercial BESS facilities. As a result, an extension of urgency Ordinance No. 2024-12R is recommended to allow the City the time to effectively study and consider land use development policies and standards related to commercial BESS facilities that should be added to the City's General Plan and Zoning Regulations.
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STAFF REPORT
November 20, 2024
File Number 0280-10
SUBJECT
ADOPTION OF THE 2024 EMERGENCY OPERATONS PLAN
DEPARTMENT
Fire Department and Emergency Management
RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-159, approving the updated City of Escondido Emergency Operations Plan 2024.
Staff Recommendation: Approval and File (Fire Department: John Tenger, Fire Chief) Presenter: Jeff Murdock, Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Manager ESSENTIAL SERVICE – Yes - Police Services; Fire/EMS Services; Public Works/Infrastructure; Yes, internal requirement in support of Police Services, Fire/EMS Services, and Public Works/Infrastructure per California Emergency Services Act, within Section 8610 of the California Government Code, to have an Emergency Operations Plan in place that describes the principles and methods to be applied in carrying out emergency operations or rendering mutual aid during emergencies.
COUNCIL PRIORITY – Improve Public Safety
FISCAL ANALYSIS
No Fiscal Impact
PREVIOUS ACTION
In 1997, 2004, 2006, and 2014, City Council adopted previous versions of the Emergency Operations Plan (“EOP”).
BACKGROUND
City of Escondido EOP was last updated and adopted in 2014 to bring the plan into compliance with the Federal Department of Homeland Security’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101, Version 2.0, dated November 2010.
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The 2024 EOP reflects current best practices to the State of California Incident Command System, Standardized Emergency Management System, and the Federal National Incident Management System.
Additionally, the 2024 EOP complies with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s document, “A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management: Principles, Themes, and Pathways for Action” (FDOC 104-008-1) dated December 2011 and the Federal Department of Homeland Security’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 201, Second Edition, dated August 2013.
The EOP has been approved by all affected City departments.
As the work of emergency preparedness is ongoing in nature, the plan will continue to be reviewed and updated as necessary.
RESOLUTIONS
a) Resolution No. 2024-159
b) Resolution No. 2024-159 — Exhibit “A” – Emergency Operations Plan with phone numbers and addresses redacted
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-159
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK, TO ADOPT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE
UPDATED CITY OF ESCONDIDO EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
PLAN 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Escondido (“City”) has previously experienced both natural and manmade disasters, and all such disasters have the potential to result in loss of life, personal injury, property damage, as well as the interruption of business and government services; and WHEREAS, the City is required by the California Emergency Services Act, within Section 8610 of the California Government Code, to have an Emergency Operations Plan in place that describes the principles and methods to be applied in carrying out emergency operations or rendering mutual aid during emergencies; and
WHEREAS, this all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan includes continuity of government, emergency services, mobilization of resources, mutual aid, and public information elements; and WHEREAS, the City adopts a “whole community” approach for emergency management that utilizes and strengthens partnerships between residents, organizational and community leaders, and government officials; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted previous Emergency Operations Plans and this updated Plan conforms with current State and Federal guidelines for emergency plans and complies with the California Standardized Emergency Management System (“SEMS”) and the National Incident Management System (“NIMS”) standards; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Escondido, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true.
2. That the City Council adopts the updated City of Escondido Emergency Operations Plan 2024, a complete copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and the Fire Department, as well as attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A”.
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CITY OF ESCONDIDO
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
DATE OF EXECUTION: November 20, 2024
REVISION DATE: 06/01/2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE of CONTENTS..................................................................................................................... iv RECORD OF DISTRIBUTION............................................................................................................ 1 RECORD OF CHANGES ................................................................................................................... 2 PROMULGATION STATEMENT....................................................................................................... 3 SECTION I: PREFACE ...................................................................................................................... 4 APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION..........................................................................................4 ATTESTATION OF PLAN CONCURRENCE....................................................................................5 SIGNATURE PAGE...................................................................................................................... 6 SECTION II: PLAN GUIDANCE......................................................................................................... 8 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................8 SCOPE........................................................................................................................................9 OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................. 10 OVERVIEW OF THE CITY .......................................................................................................... 11 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION........................................................................................................ 12 Wildland Fire:...................................................................................................................... 12 Earthquake:......................................................................................................................... 12 Flooding or Dam Failure:..................................................................................................... 12 Extreme Heat: ..................................................................................................................... 13 Drought:.............................................................................................................................. 13 PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS....................................................................................................... 14 APPROACHES TO PLANNING ................................................................................................... 15 All‐Hazards Planning............................................................................................................ 15 Whole Community and Inclusive Emergency Management Practices.................................15 SECTION III: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS (CON‐OPS) ....................................................................18 OVERVIEW OF CON‐OPS.......................................................................................................... 18 PREPAREDNESS ....................................................................................................................... 19 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT):.................................................................19 Public Education/Outreach: ................................................................................................19 Resolution No. 2024-159
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Training and Exercises:........................................................................................................ 20 MITIGATION............................................................................................................................ 21 RESPONSE ............................................................................................................................... 22 Local, On Scene Command and Control ..............................................................................24 Additional Response Considerations...................................................................................24 Physical, Programmatic and Communications Needs .........................................................24 Essential Needs of Children.................................................................................................26 Household Pets and Service Animals...................................................................................26 RECOVERY ............................................................................................................................... 27 SECTION IV: ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................28 Disaster Council................................................................................................................... 28 Mayor and City Council ....................................................................................................... 28 Director of Emergency Services (DES) .................................................................................29 City Attorney ....................................................................................................................... 30 City Clerk ............................................................................................................................. 30 Animal Care Facility or Humane Society..............................................................................30 Communications and Community Services Department.....................................................31 Communications and Community Services Department – Recreation Division ..................32 Development Services Department ....................................................................................33 Development Services Department – Engineering Division ................................................33 Finance Department ........................................................................................................... 33 Fire Department (FD) .......................................................................................................... 34 Human Resources (HR)........................................................................................................ 35 Information Technology Services (IT)..................................................................................36 Police (Law Enforcement‐LE)...............................................................................................36 Public Works (PW)............................................................................................................... 37 Utilities Department............................................................................................................ 38 Supporting Organizations.................................................................................................... 38 ROLES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ...........................................................................40 Resolution No. 2024-159
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SECTION V: ACTIVATION OF THE EOP .........................................................................................45 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 45 AUTHORITY TO ACTIVATE THE EOP.........................................................................................46 LEVELS OF ACTIVATION........................................................................................................... 47 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) OVERVIEW.............................................................48 EOC ACTIVATION..................................................................................................................... 49 Activation Procedures:........................................................................................................ 49 Deactivation of the EOC ...................................................................................................... 50 EOC ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................... 51 EOC LOCATION........................................................................................................................ 52 PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY.............................................................................53 MUTUAL AID ........................................................................................................................... 54 SECTION VI: DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COORDINATION..........................................................55 FIRST RESPONDERS (FIELD OPERATIONS/ON SCENE OPERATIONS) ........................................56 DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER (DEPARTMENT‐SPECIFIC OPERATIONS) ........................57 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (OVERALL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT) .............................58 OPERATIONAL AREA................................................................................................................ 59 STATE COORDINATION............................................................................................................ 60 FEDERAL COORDINATION ....................................................................................................... 61 SECTION VII: INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND DISSEMINATION .............................62 INFORMATION COLLECTION ................................................................................................... 62 ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION................................................................................................... 63 DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION........................................................................................64 SECTION VIII: COMMUNICATIONS...............................................................................................65 INCIDENT COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................65 Fire ......................................................................................................................................65 Law Enforcement ................................................................................................................ 65 Public Works ....................................................................................................................... 65 ALERTS AND WARNINGS ......................................................................................................... 66 Resolution No. 2024-159
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Emergency Alert System (EAS) ............................................................................................66 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).......................................................................................66 Alert San Diego and Accessible Alert San Diego ..................................................................67 PUBLIC INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 69 SECTION IX: ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, AND LOGISTICS .........................................................70 ADMINISTRATION ‐ DOCUMENTATION...................................................................................70 Incident Reports.................................................................................................................. 70 Reports Generated by the EOC ...........................................................................................70 Damage Assessment/Cost Recovery Documentation..........................................................70 After‐Action Reports (AAR) .................................................................................................71 Record Retention Schedule.................................................................................................71 FINANCE SECTION ................................................................................................................... 73 Public Assistance ................................................................................................................. 73 Individual Assistance ........................................................................................................... 74 LOGISTICS................................................................................................................................75 Homeland Security Grant Program (HGSP) .............................................................................76 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) ..............................................................76 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) ..................................................................................76 Support Requirements/Mutual Aid.........................................................................................77 Resource Management........................................................................................................... 78 SECTION X: PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................79 SECTION XI: AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES..............................................................................80 SECTION XII: ATTACHMENTS/APPENDIX .....................................................................................81 EOC Organizational Chart........................................................................................................ 81 EOC Floor Plan......................................................................................................................... 82 Master Mutual Aid Plan .......................................................................................................... 84 Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ............................................................................84 Functional Annexes – County of San Diego EOP......................................................................84 Resolution No. 2024-159
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SECTION XIII: GLOSSARY.............................................................................................................. 85 SECTION XIV: ACRONYMS ........................................................................................................... 93 XV: INDEX....................................................................................................................................96 Resolution No. 2024-159
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RECORD OF DISTRIBUTION
Date Department/Agency Received By Delivery
Method
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RECORD OF CHANGES
# Date Contact/Role/Phone Summary of Change
1 06/01/2024
Jeff Murdock
Emergency Preparedness Manager
760‐839‐5406
New revision to incorporate new legislation and
current best practices.
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PROMULGATION STATEMENT
This document is the revised City of Escondido Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). This plan supersedes any previous plan(s) promulgated for this purpose. It provides a framework for the City to use in performing emergency functions before, during, and after an emergency event.
Emergency events may be classified as (1) naturally occurring disasters, (2) hazardous materials incidents, (3) human‐caused emergencies, (4) technological failures, or (5) infrastructure destruction.
The City’s Emergency Planning team has ensured that the EOP supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS). The City will work together with State, Federal, and other local agencies to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity effectively and efficiently. The EOP supports the overall mission of the City and has been designed to support all collaborative emergency response efforts of all County, State and Federal agencies. The County of San Diego’s Unified Disaster Council (UDC) endorses and promulgates this document as the official Emergency Operations Plan of the City of Escondido.
The plan addresses Emergency Preparedness (those activities supporting enduring operational readiness) and Emergency Response (those immediate and ongoing actions that lead the jurisdiction through an identified crisis or disaster event). The City is responsible for the development and maintenance of the local EOP. This plan is continually reviewed to ensure that it complies with all existing Federal, State, and localstatutes. All Federal and State lawssupersede the policies and procedures listed in this plan. The Emergency Response portion of the plan will be tested, revised, and updated as required. All recipients of this document are requested to advise the City regarding recommendations for improvement. The present plan has been reviewed and is hereby approved.
Effective: 11/20/2024
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City of Escondido Section I: Preface
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SECTION I: PREFACE
APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION
The City of Escondido is committed to providing for the safety of all city residents and local properties. Community safety is dependent upon the continuation of public services before, during and after an emergency or disaster.
Federal, state, and local laws direct the City to develop comprehensive emergency management plans that identify and prepare for all‐hazards, including natural disasters, technological failures, infectious disease outbreaks, international or domestic terror attacks and catastrophic damage to infrastructure. The City of Escondido must be ever ready, equipped and properly trained to respond to, and recover from, any of these situations.
The City of Escondido Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was developed in accordance with following recommended guidance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 Version 2.0. The EOP addresses the emergency response functions of local government departments, public officials, and other public and private organizations during emergencies/disasters. The plan was developed through a collaborative effort of City departments, including public safety agencies such as fire, law enforcement, and public works. These organizations play a vital role in responding to emergencies.
The EOP applies to all persons participating in protection, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts within the City. Furthermore, all stakeholders are encouraged to maintain their own procedures and actively participate in the training, exercises, and maintenance needed to support this plan.
The City of Escondido EOP is based on the County of San Diego Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (OA EOP). It is designed to meet the needs of the City with respect to organizational structure and identified hazards.
The City of Escondido Emergency Management Department is responsible for the development and maintenance of the City’s EOP. Any changesto the plan must be submitted to the Emergency Management Department for official updatesto the plan. There is no official requirement for the city manager or city council to address or approve minor changes and daily operational issues. It will be necessary, however, when major changes or responsibilities are modified.
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ATTESTATION OF PLAN CONCURRENCE
This all‐hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) provides guidance for the City of Escondido’s response to extraordinary emergencies associated with natural, human‐caused, and technological disasters. This plan is flexible enough to use in all emergencies and will facilitate response and short‐term recovery activities. Developed in accordance with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), this plan is a management document intended to be read, understood, and exercised before an emergency occurs. Additionally, this plan is designed to integrate into and support the County of San Diego’s Operational Area Emergency Plan.
This plan is consistent with the “whole community” approach proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Whole community is a means by which private and nonprofit sectors, including businesses, faith‐based, access and functional needs organizations, residents, visitors, and government agencies at all levels, collectively understand and assess the needs of their respective communities and determine the best ways to organize and strengthen their assets, capacities, and interests
The parties responsible for developing this EOP have noted each instance when a local department, partnering jurisdiction, or collaborating agency (public or private) is mentioned in the present document. Respecting the importance of plan concurrence, each of these mentioned entities has been notified of its role in the City’s plan and have responded with verbal or written acknowledgment and consent.
This plan supersedes all previous plans. Modifications of this plan as to style and minor content are delegated to the Emergency Manager, Fire Department.
APPROVED:
__________________________________ ________________ Sean McGlynn, City Manager of the Date
City of Escondido, California
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City of Escondido Section II: Plan Guidance
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SECTION II: PLAN GUIDANCE
PURPOSE
This Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was developed to describe the local, comprehensive emergency management system, which provides for a coordinated response to any natural disaster or man‐made emergency. The plan establishes the emergency organization and addresses the coordination of emergency response activities. The goal of this plan is to provide for a coordinated effective response to ensure the protection of life, property, resources, and the environment.
This plan was developed with input from partnering jurisdictions within San Diego County and is consistent with operational concepts defined in plans throughout the region, including the Operational Area (OA) Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The EOP facilitates coordination among responding agencies, clearly defining areas of responsibility for effective response to any emergency.
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SCOPE
This EOP applies to any extraordinary emergency, within the City’s limits, associated with any hazard, natural or human caused. These emergencies may affect the City and may result in a coordinated response by multiple local government departments and personnel, partner agencies, or regional jurisdictions. The City of Escondido, hereinafter referred to as Escondido or the City, acknowledging that all emergencies begin and end locally, asserts its responsibility for ensuring emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities for all populations within the geographic boundary that defines the City.
The Emergency Organization of Escondido includes all City departments having a role in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The organization also includes sources of outside support. These sources may be provided through mutual aid agreements or through other formal or non‐formal collaboration with private, non‐profit, or public agencies.
The operational response concepts outlined in this plan will be employed by all responding departments and agencies. The EOP is flexible and scalable and can be adapted, as necessary, to satisfy the response needs of the emergency.
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OBJECTIVES
This EOP has been developed to provide guidance for the city based on the following goals and objectives:
Provide a comprehensive system for effectively managing operations during a declared emergency
Describe how the City will protect the life and property of vulnerable populations or individuals with Access and Functional Needs(AFN) (i.e., persons with disabilities, seniors, children, individuals with limited English proficiency, and those who are transportation‐disadvantaged)
Clearly identify lines of authority and response relationships Assign tasks and responsibilities and equip individuals with the resourcesto fulfill their roles
Ensure adequate maintenance of facilities, services, and resourcesin advance of an emergency.
Facilitate recovery efforts by providing proper inventory and resource management Resolution No. 2024-159
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OVERVIEW OF THE CITY
Escondido is a city in San Diego County's North County region, 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, 15 miles from the ocean, and 40 miles from the Mexican border. The city occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills. Incorporated in 1888, it is one of the oldest citiesin San Diego County. It has a population of 151,625 as of the 2020 U.S Census.
Escondido has a typical hot‐summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool wet winters. Owing to its inland setting, it is considerably warmer than coastal cities like San Diego, Carlsbad or Oceanside during the summertime, and cooler in the winter. Yearly precipitation averages around 15 inches (380 mm) and can vary considerably from year to year. Rainfall totals are higher in the hills to the north and east, with 20‐24 inches falling in most areas above 2,000 feet elevation, and over 30 inches on Palomar Mountain, 15 miles east. More than 80% of all precipitation takes place from November through March. Snow is virtually unheard of, though occasionally winter and springtime thunderstorms will drop small hail.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
The following hazards were identified by the Escondido Local Planning Group (LPG) as the City’s top five threats in the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Wildland Fire:
California is recognized as one of the most fire prone and consequently fire‐adapted landscapesin the world. San Diego’s combination of complex terrain,semi‐arid climate, and productive natural plant communities, along with ample natural and aboriginal ignition sources, has created conditions for extensive wildfires.
Wildland fire is an ongoing concern for Escondido. Generally, the fire season extends from July through October of each year during the hot, dry summer months. However, recently the fire season has become year around. Fire conditions arise from a combination of high temperatures, an accumulation of vegetation, low humidity, and high winds. A significant amount of the community fringe area is wildland/urban interface and fires have been experienced in the past. Until recently, fires in 2003, 2007, and 2014 were a few of the largest wildfires in the State of California.
Earthquake:
While it is impossible to determine where an earthquake will occur or how widespread the damage will be, Escondido can be impacted by earthquakes from within and outside of San Diego County. The impact on Escondido depends on many factors and the source of the earthquake (epicenter) may be located many miles away or even outside of the County.
Within Escondido, the presence of older unreinforced masonry buildings, relatively higher population density, and softer soils susceptible to liquefaction the potential for loss of life, injuries, damage to property, and disruption of services is likely.
Flooding or Dam Failure:
The community lies in a natural river valley with a substantial portion existing within the floodplain. There are two large, dammed reservoirs located above the community.
Protection from flood hazards created by dam failuresis critical to the safety and well‐being of Escondido residents and businesses. Escondido’s two dams, Dixon and Wohlford, are rated as Extremely High by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD). Extremely High rated dams are expected to cause considerable loss of human life or result in an inundation area with a population of 1,000 or more. The City would experience catastrophic damage if Dixon or Wohlford dams were to breach. A total of 57 critical facilities are located within the various dam inundation areas.
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Wohlford Dam must be replaced because it has been determined that a portion of the dam has the potential to liquify in a large earthquake (7.5M+). A dam failure or an extreme flooding event would impact may city facilities, including two fire stations, public works yard, and city hall.
Extreme Heat:
The frequency of heat waves has been increasing in recent years across the County and the City of Escondido. The duration of these heat events has the potential to threaten human life, especially among the elderly and children.
Climate change will continue to cause more extreme heat events and studies show that, by the end of this century, the number of days with temperaturesreaching or exceeding 100°F is projected to increase as a result of climate change. Periods of high temperatures can make people vulnerable to heatstroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and pose a threat to human life, especially to our young and elderly populations that may not have ways to cool off or transportation to cool zones.
Drought:
Drought has enormous adverse effects on agriculture, water resources and the environment. Given the semi‐arid climate of Escondido, the agricultural economy of Escondido, and the regular occurrences of multi‐year droughts across the State and Southwest, drought can have a major impact on Escondido’sresiliency. Exposure to drought is not limited by the jurisdiction’s boundaries and is affected by events throughout the County and State.
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PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS
The following statements are universally applied to emergency operations across jurisdictions in the County of San Diego:
Emergency management activities are accomplished using the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Disasters begin and end at the local level. Thus, emergency response is best coordinated at the lowest level of government involved in the emergency.
Local responders provide the first response in the community, focused on initial efforts to save lives and property. Local authorities maintain operational control and responsibility for emergency management activities within their jurisdiction, unless otherwise superseded by statute or agreement.
When a jurisdiction becomes overwhelmed by the size or complexity of an emergency event, Mutual Aid will be requested and provided as it is available. Non‐governmental Organizations (NGO), (both private and non‐profit), may also supplement response.
Mitigation activities conducted prior to the occurrence of a disaster result in a potential reduction in loss of life, injuries, and damage.
Supporting plans and procedures are updated and maintained by responsible parties.
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APPROACHES TO PLANNING
All‐Hazards Planning
The City has taken an all‐hazards stance when planning for the emergency needs of the community. This approach is an integrated method of emergency preparedness that focuses on capacities and capabilities that are critical to preparedness for a full spectrum of emergencies or disasters. The means that the local jurisdiction is committed to developing these capacities and capabilities that matter during a time of crisis or emergency. It ensures that the city and its stakeholders have the proper training, supplies, and leadership to address a broad range of threats.
The City’s all‐hazards planning approach identifies the resources required, and the steps to be taken, before and after an incident. It strives to minimize injuries and/or destruction of property and all categories of resources. The approach takes that which is complex and extensive and breaks it down into manageable tasks that rely on standardized terminology and protocols.
Whole Community and Inclusive Emergency Management Practices The City is fully committed to planning for the needs of the entire community without regard to a person’s demographic profile. The Whole Community Planning concept maintainsthe necessity of including diverse partnerships with residents, emergency management representatives, organizational and community leaders, and government officials. This is done to improve the assessment and understanding of the needs of various constituents and partners and to organize and strengthen community resources, capacities, and interests. Engaging in whole community emergency management planning leads to demonstrable benefits including societal security and post‐incident resiliency.
Community resiliency depends on several critical factors:
An ability of first responder agencies(e.g., fire service, law enforcement, and emergency medicalservices) to seamlessly transition from routine response activitiesto extra‐ ordinary emergency operations
A robust and coordinated emergency management organization that can coordinate with State and regional partners through an effective and efficient Emergency Operations Center (EOC), mass notification and alerting process, an interoperable communications platform, and an accurate and timely public information structure A well‐prepared and informed community which issupported through the collaborative efforts of the areas private, public, and non‐profitsectors.
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APPROACHES TO PLANNING
In accordance with the whole community approach, this plan was developed by soliciting the input and guidance from variousstakeholders, including, but not limited to: representativesfrom County departments/agencies, City departments, special districts, law enforcement and fire services personnel, emergency managers and planners, Access and Functional Needs (AFN) advocates, business and industry representatives, and various other stakeholders reflecting a culturally diverse community.
In the City, all programs,services, and activities provided to residents during times of emergency, to the maximum extent feasible, will be inclusive of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. The following are key focus areas for supporting persons with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges:
Accessible transportation
Assistance animals
Dietary restrictions and needs
Assistive equipment and services
Accessible public messaging
Evacuation assistance
Restoration of essential services
Language translation and interpretation services
Service delivery site Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance The City complies with all Federal and State laws that govern the service of individuals with disabilities, access and functional needs, and/or a range of other cultural vulnerabilities during emergency planning phases and emergency response. Federal laws informing the City’s planning efforts include:
Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975
Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Post‐Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006
Twenty‐First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 Resolution No. 2024-159
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APPROACHES TO PLANNING
The City also complies with California Government Code § 8593.3, which requires government agencies to integrate planning for the needs of individuals with access and functional needs into emergency operations plans. Asstated in the code,thisincludes planning forindividuals who have developmental or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, chronic conditions, injuries, limited English proficiency or who are non‐English speaking, older adults, children, people living in institutionalized settings, or those who are low income, homeless, or transportation disadvantaged, including, but not limited to, those who are dependent on public transit or those who are pregnant.
At the time of this printing, an amendment to the afore‐mentioned Code (§ 8593.3) has been proposed (Senate Bill 160—An act to add Section 8593.3.5 to the Government Code, relating to emergencies). The update mandates the County, and by extension the City to ensure cultural competency across all emergency planning efforts. While the County is directed to establish a separate community advisory board for the purpose of cohosting, coordinating, and conducting outreach forumsinclusive of culturally diverse communities,the City has, and will continue to take steps to build competencies relative to a culturally diverse community. Cultural competence means the ability to understand, value, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures to ensure that the needs of all community members are addressed, with priority given to culturally diverse communities. It includes, but is not limited to, being respectful and responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of diverse population groups.
A culturally diverse community includes, but is not limited to, race and ethnicity, including indigenous peoples, communities of color, and immigrant and refugee communities; gender, including women; age, including the elderly and youth;sexual and gender minorities; people with disabilities; occupation and income level including low‐income individuals and the unhoused; education level; people with no or limited English language proficiency; as well as geographic location.
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SECTION III: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS (CON‐OPS)
OVERVIEW OF CON‐OPS
It is the responsibility of the City to establish and maintain a comprehensive approach to emergency management to mitigate the effects of hazardous events. The City has the primary responsibility for preparedness and response activities within its jurisdiction. The City’s emergency organization operates under SEMS and NIMS, which are based on the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Multi‐Agency Coordination System (MACS). These management systems are designed to provide a structure for response to any emergency, large or small. SEMS consists of the emergency management systems of all local jurisdictions (including special districts), OAs (county‐wide), Cal OES Mutual Aid Regions (two or more counties) and State Government. SEMS is scalable and may not require complete activation of all levels. The incident will dictate the level of activation required.
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PREPAREDNESS
During non‐emergency times, the City remains in a constant state of readiness. The potential for natural disasters and/or human‐caused hazards/incidents place a continued emphasis on preparedness activities. Preparedness activities are those activities which help City staff support and enhance response to an emergency. Emergency planning,staff training and exercises, hazard identification and assessment, resource identification, public awareness, and education focus on the City’s preparedness for all‐ hazards.
City public safety departments identified in this plan as having either a primary or support responsibilities during emergencies, maintain policies and procedures for responding. City personnel receive training on emergency response procedures, both at the field level, and in the EOC.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT):
The CERT program is an all‐risk, all‐hazard training, designed to educate residents in the community about disaster preparedness. CERT is a valuable program that helpsresidents protect themselves, their families, their neighbors, and their neighborhood during an emergency. The City CERT program provides preparedness opportunities to city residents through various workshops and training courses.
Public Education/Outreach:
The Escondido Fire Department, Escondido Police Department, and the City’s Communications Departmentsupport emergency preparednessthrough public education. Various divisions within each of these public safety departments are dedicated to engaging with the community and providing valuable information and resources to help residents prepare for emergencies.
The Emergency Management Department and the Fire Prevention Division work directly with the public to inform about the different hazards affecting Escondido communities. Routine community presentations, including classroom education at local schools, are a vital component of increasing public knowledge about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations.
In addition, the City’s Communications and Community Services Department provides timely reminders and tips through various platforms such as monthly City newsletters and social media posts. There are year‐round campaigns the City uses to engage with the public and deliver messages encouraging residents to get prepared, including but not limited to: National Preparedness Month, Tsunami Preparedness Week, National Night Out, Fire Prevention Week and the Great Shakeout.
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Training and Exercises:
The City strives to ensure personnel have the training necessary to perform daily operations and serve in an emergency role during any incident. The City follows the NIMS guidelines to ensure EOC personnel are adequately trained and familiar with their roles and responsibilities during emergency response.
The City also participates in the countywide reoccurring two‐year exercise schedule, which includes a tabletop exercise in year one, followed by a full‐scale exercise in year two. Every two‐ year cycle focuses on a different hazard/scenario and provides an opportunity for emergency responders and EOC staff to test regional coordination, plans, and procedures. In addition, the City engages in internal exercises as needed to test city‐specific operations, policies, and procedures.
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MITIGATION
Emphasis is placed on mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including the development and enforcement of appropriate land use, design, and construction regulations.
Identified hazards will be made safer via ordinance, regulations, public awareness campaigns, special mitigation projects, and policy making.
The City has identified its top hazards and corresponding mitigation activities, listed in the Multi‐ Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (San Diego County, 2023). The City’s Development Services Department – Building Division enforces earthquake building code standards. Additionally, all City projects are subjected to an environmental assessment initial report which provides site‐ specific information on existing natural hazards and other environmental concerns.
The City’s zoning ordinances and the California Building Code support mitigation efforts through the enforcement of fire codes and earthquake standards. Other city regulations help mitigate potential hazards through several code enforcements such as installation of water systems of adequate size and pressure for firefighting, ensuring adequate roadway widths for emergency vehicle access, and avoiding projects in floodplains.
Additionally, the City continually applies for hazard mitigation grants through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and the Pre‐Disaster Mitigation grants that are offered through the state.
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RESPONSE
Whenever possible, all emergency response activities will be initiated and managed locally with City resources. The City isresponsible for directing and coordinating emergency operations, while other levels within the SEMS structure provide support as needed. When the emergency exceeds the City’s capabilities or capacities, mutual aid assistance should be requested through established agreements with other jurisdictions (local, State or Federal) or the San Diego County Operational Area (OA),
All responses to an emergency will progress through the established SEMS process. The chart below depicts the five organizational levels of SEMS and how activation levels are tied to the size and scope of the evolving incident.
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CHART 1 SEMS ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS
STATE
OPERATIONS
The coordination of the State’s resources is fully integrated with federal agencies.
REGIONAL
OPERATIONS
All information and available resources are managed and coordinated among operational areas.
OA OPERATIONS Information, resources, and priorities are managed by all local governments within the boundaries of the affected County.
LOCAL
OPERATIONS
The affected jurisdiction disseminates local information, City resources, and immediate priorities within its boundaries.
FIELD
OPERATIONS
A local Incident Commander assesses the current emergency, sets response priorities, mobilizes, and coordinates all available resources, identifies additional equipment and personnel needs, and releases, as appropriate, on‐ scene information.
All incidents will be managed at the lowest possible level, using standard operating procedures established by the responding departments or agencies.
Responders will use the established Incident Command System (ICS) to manage response operations.
If an incident exceeds normal incident response procedures, the City will activate established mutual aid channels prior to requesting support from the OA.
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Local, On Scene Command and Control
The Incident Commander (IC) identified by the appropriate agency, (i.e., Law Enforcement, Fire, or Public Works), will assume responsibility for all emergency response activities. These responsibilities include:
Assessing the scope of the presenting emergency
Identifying immediate and short‐term goals and objectives Determining the overarching response needs
Initiating the development of strategies and tactics
Establishing operational periods; and
Authorizing and mobilizing the necessary response resources The IC, with input from the command staff and general staff, has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations within the parameters of the defined emergency. When multiple command authorities are involved, the incident will typically be led by a Unified Command effort. The Unified Command team is comprised of officials from separate agencies who have legally established jurisdictional authority, but who must cooperate with other agencies to achieve the emergency management goals and objectives.
Unified Command provides direct, on‐scene control of tactical operations.
At the tactical level, on‐scene incident command and management organization are located at an Incident Command Post, which istypically comprised of local and mutual aid responders.
Additional Response Considerations
During emergency response, it is important to ensure that preparedness and response strategies serve the needs of the entire population within the city. This includes vulnerable populations. Strategies rooted in inclusive emergency management practices will ensure that all populations are considered, and the necessary services are provided to all impacted communities.
Physical, Programmatic and Communications Needs
Emergencies are not selective about the communities or the people they impact. Individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs may experience a greater impact from disasters because of disruptionsin theirsupportsystems and loss of equipment,supplies, transportation, and communication.
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RESPONSE
The City, in coordination with the County of San Diego, continues to plan for the needs of individuals with disabilities and access and functional needs, including but not limited to providing accessible transportation during evacuations, providing public information in multiple languages, language translation services at evacuation and recovery centers, and training first responders on how to interact with persons with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities.
There are key principles to consider when planning for the needs of persons with disabilities and access and functional needs. These principles guide the programs and activities necessary for addressing the needs of these individuals:
Equal Access: People with disabilities must be able to access the same programs and services as the general population.
Physical Access: People with disabilities must be able to access locations where emergency programs and services are provided.
Access to Effective Communication: People with disabilities must be given the same information provided to the general population. Communication with people with disabilities must be as effective as communication with others.
Inclusion: People with disabilities have the right to participate in and receive the benefits of emergency programs, services, and activities.
Integration: Emergency programs, services, and activities typically must be provided in an integrated setting.
Program Modifications: People with disabilities must have equal access to programs and services, which may entail modifications.
No Charge: People with disabilities may not be charged to cover the costs of measures necessary to ensure equal access and nondiscrimination.
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Essential Needs of Children
It has been established that children have unique physical and emotional needs when a disaster occurs. Children are at increased risk of physical, psychological, developmental, and emotional harm, and respond differently to these traumatic events than adults do. Children require protection from physical harm, exploitation or violence, psychosocial distress, family separation, abuse related to evacuation, denial of access to quality education and recruitment into gangs.
Working with partner agencies, the City’s goal is to adequately address these needs and provide for children.
Regarding family separation, the City shelters (in conjunction with the American Red Cross) require the intake of family units. Parents and children are linked through an established identification system and children are not allowed to leave the shelter without being accompanied by the adult they came with. When dealing with unaccompanied minors, arrangements are made to bring in support from law enforcement and County of San Diego Child Support Services to ensure they receive the additional assistance they need. Additionally, arrangements are made to provide children in shelters with a “normal” lifestyle, including play areas, dietary needs, and opportunities to communicate with trained professionals reading emotional and psychological concerns.
Household Pets and Service Animals
The San Diego Humane Society's Escondido Campus will shelter and care for animals in an emergency response situation.
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RECOVERY
A successful recovery operation begins before the disaster occurs. Recovery operations include the development, coordination, and execution ofservice‐ and site‐restoration plansfor impacted communities, as well as the reconstitution of government operations and services.
The City participated in the development of the San Diego County Operational Area Recovery Plan, which is activated as necessary during any emergency requiring large scale recovery activities. The City will appoint an overseer of all the recovery efforts in the aftermath of a declared emergency. This person will manage the City’s recovery operations in accordance with the recovery plan. As the incident transitions from response to recovery, EOC staff will be reassigned as necessary to support the recovery operation and fulfill recovery roles and responsibilities.
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SECTION IV: ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Below is a list of departments and assigned personnel responsible for the tasks and responsibilities needed to effectively manage an extra‐ordinary event or declared emergency.
The list represents the Emergency Organization of the jurisdiction Disaster Council
The Mayor, or the Deputy Mayor in his/her absence, chairs the local Disaster Council (Council)
The Director of Emergency Services (DES) serves as vice chairperson The Council shall include the chiefs of the City’s emergency services The Council may also include members of such civic, business, labor, veterans, professional and other organization having emergency responsibilities as may be appointed by the DES with the consent of the City Council The Council develops and recommends for adoption by the City Council such emergency operations and mutual aid plans; agreements; ordinances and resolutions; and rules and regulations, as necessary to implement all such plans and agreements
The Council provides direction to the emergency organization to allow for the implementation of all necessary plans
Mayor and City Council
The City’s Public Information Officer (PIO) serves as the primary spokesperson to the media for the City, in coordination with the PIOs for the respective City emergency services and the mayor
The City Council may communicate with, and report the needs of, the City’s constituents directly to the Director of Emergency Services (DES) and/or Council The City Council may conduct public meetings to determine the public’s needs and to identify any specific or general needs related to the disaster The City Council validates/ratifies any Proclamation of Local Emergency declared by the DES within seven (7) days
The City Council may issue a proclamation of a local emergency or threatened emergency
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The City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 30 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency and shall proclaim the termination of the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant
The City Council, in its capacity as the jurisdiction’s governing body, must address any specific issues or extra‐ordinary concerns related to the current crisis that require its consideration and legislative action
The City Council must review the requirements for special legislation and development of novel policies
The City Council considers and may adopt both short‐ and long‐term recovery strategies
The individual members of the City Council, or the legislative body itself, may host and accompany VIPs and government officials on tours of the emergency/disaster area
Director of Emergency Services (DES)
The DES requests the City Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the council is in session
The DES may issue a Proclamation of Local Emergency if the City Council is not in session
The DES requests the Governor to proclaim, as appropriate, a state of emergency The DES coordinates the direction of the emergency organization The DES represents the City in dealings with public and private agencies The DES represents the emergency organization before the City Council to issue necessary rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property
The DES authorizes personnel to obtain the resources necessary for the protection of life and property
The DES authorizes the utilization of disaster service workers to support the emergency response
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City Attorney
The City Attorney’s Office serves in a support role to all City departments by providing legal counsel on all City related matters
During an emergency, the City Attorney’s office is responsible for actively supporting the Policy Group and advising it on all legal matters
The City Attorney helps in presenting emergency ordinances to the City Council The City Attorney’s Office assists in the development of emergency proclamations City Clerk
The City Clerk is responsible for preparing all logistical requirements for conducting City Council business and meetings, maintaining a record of all Council proceedings, and maintaining the citywide records management program During a disaster, the City Clerk will support response operations by collecting documentation related to incident response and adhering to all established record retention policies
The City Clerk will provide support in the development of local emergency proclamations
Animal Care Facility or Humane Society
The designated Animal Care Facility ensures that the health and safety of animals and people with animals in their care
During emergencies, Animal Care Facility staff prepare and maintain procedures and functional checklists for animal control response to the current disaster or emergency
Staff responsible for Animal Care coordinate planning efforts with the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services
The Animal Care facility is responsible for ensuring adequately trained personnel can be mobilized for response operations
Animal Care providers will assign qualified staff to the EOC for coordination of matters related to animals during disasters
Animal Care personnel will provide for the immediate care, control, and safety of animals
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They will coordinate the transportation of animals to appropriate animal care facilities
Animal Care efforts will minimize animal suffering, loss of life, and potential disability by ensuring timely and coordinated assistance
Staff and properly trained volunteers will be assigned to provide for the care of animals brought to shelters or housed at staging areas and evacuation sites Animal Care managers will provide a system for returning animals to their owners after the crisis event
Communications and Community Services Department
The Office of Communications is responsible for implementing a proactive, informative, creative, and innovative marketing and communications program One of the most important roles of the Escondido Communications and Community Services Department is to help our community access information about the current crisis and information about the availability of services from the local, county or state governments
During disasters, the Communications and Community Services Department provides the public with timely and accurate information and instructions which are essential to life safety and an effective response with public support Working closely with the EOC and first responders, the Escondido Communications and Community Services Department will coordinate all aspects of public information The Escondido Communications and Community Services Department will provide qualified staff to serve in the EOC
It will provide personnel trained as Public Information Officers The Office will participate in the countywide Joint Information System (JIS) with PIOs throughout the region and share pertinent information related to the disaster A designated official from the City’s Escondido Communications and Community Services Department serves as the lead for all public information related duties The Communication lead directs and coordinates all aspects of communication with the media, the public, and other public and private agencies The Office responds to local, national, and international media requests for interviews and/or information
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It maintains the City’s website and provides comprehensive information to the public A designee from the Office will monitor social media to keep abreast of messages and possible inquiries from the media, the public, and other response agencies The Office monitors all traditional media and social media outlets and provides rumor control and corrects any misinformation about the incident The Escondido Communications and Community Services Department makes sure that public messaging is released in multiple formats, and languages allowing the message to reach the whole community, including those with disabilities and other access and functional needs
Communications and Community Services Department – Recreation Division The Recreation Department serves as the lead for mass care and shelter operations during disasters
The Recreation Department manages the City’s recreational facilities, which may become mass care shelters during an emergency
The Recreation Department develops procedures for mobilizing Recreation personnel and pre‐positioning resources and equipment
It ensures that an adequate number of Recreation personnel are trained in shelter operations
The Recreation Department provides qualified staff to the EOC for coordination of shelter operations with emergency response
The Recreation Department requests appropriate mutual aid support for medical care and public health at City shelters
In coordination with the American Red Cross, the Recreation Department develops procedures for the proper care of displaced persons (shelter operations) The Recreation Department ensures that all mass care operations address the whole community including those with disabilities and other access and functional needs In coordination with the Animal Care Facility, the Department develops procedures for the care and shelter of pets and livestock
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Development Services Department
The Development Services Department serves a support function during disasters affecting the city
A designee from the Development Services Department may be appointed to serve as the Recovery Director and to ensure that recovery activities are implemented The department may provide structural engineers and building inspectors for damage assessment activities, as well as for recovery efforts Development Services Department – Engineering Division
The Engineering Department provides engineering services, technical expertise and oversight for the development and operations of the City’s public transportation and storm drain infrastructure and facilities
The Engineering Department coordinates and conducts necessary training to adequately perform functions and responsibilities during emergencies The Engineering Department provides qualified personnel to staff the EOC It supports the restoration of utilities by evaluating and repairing transportation systems (roads, bridges, etc.)
It provides emergency repair of damaged transportation and storm drain infrastructure and critical public facilities
The Engineering Department coordinates and provides structural specialists with the requisite expertise to support inspection of mass care facilities and urban search and rescue operations
The Engineering Department assists in the monitoring and stabilization of damaged structures and the demolition of structures designated as immediate hazards to public health and safety
The Department supports mass evacuations through traffic engineering controls Finance Department
The Finance Department ensures that response operations are cost effective, and that the City is documenting and tracking incident costs to maximize reimbursable expenses
The Finance Department develops procedures for procuring emergency resources to sustain operations
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It develops the process for documenting the financial cost of disaster response and recovery operations
Finance Department personnel develop the processes and procedures for tracking employees’ time and issuing paychecks during disaster operations The Department develops processes and procedures for submitting and processing workers’ compensation claims
It facilitates the disaster response reimbursement process with state and federal agencies
Fire Department (FD)
The Fire Department is responsible for daily fire suppression and prevention operation, including structural fires, medical emergency response, and hazardous materials response or public assistance
The Fire Department must maintain levels of training to respond to disasters that are beyond the scope of daily duties
The Fire Department coordinates and conducts necessary training to adequately perform functions and responsibilities during emergencies In coordination with Law Enforcement, Fire Department maintains adequate training on procedures and processes for managing incidents at the field level using ICS, including but not limited to:
1) Train accidents, including light rail
2) Aircraft accidents, including military aircraft
3) Dam failure (consistent with inundation areas)
4) Hazardous material incidents (consistent with County’s Hazardous Materials Response Plan)
5) Earthquakes
6) Floods
7) Wildland fires
8) Landslides
9) Extreme weather or storm situations
10) Epidemics, pandemics, or the outbreaks of novel, highly transmissive infectious diseases
11) Mass casualty incidents
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The Fire Department coordinates with Law Enforcement on emergency public alerts and warning procedures, utilizing the City’s mass notification system The Fire Department directs all actions which stabilize and mitigate the emergency including controlling fires, saving lives, safeguarding property, and assisting other emergency services in restoring normal conditions
It conducts mutual aid activities in accordance with established operational procedures
It conducts windshield surveys as part of damage assessment activities Human Resources (HR)
The Human Resources Department develops and manages the delivery of human resources services and programs
The Human Resources Department serves in a support role for emergency preparedness and response operations
During an identified disaster, Human Resources Department will promote personal emergency preparedness to City staff
It will provide information to City staff about the Disaster Services Worker (DSW) program
In coordination with the Emergency Management Program, the Human Resources Department will recruit qualified personnel to serve as members of the EOC The Human Resources Department will provide department staff to serve in EOC roles
It will provide information on time policies for emergency personnel during emergency response
The Human Resources personnel will process worker’s compensation claims for emergency personnel
The Human Resources Department will develop plans addressing the safety, welfare, and health of all employees before, during and after a disaster The Human Resources Department will develop evacuation plans for employees, visitors, customers, sub‐contractors, and vendors who work or operate at City facilities
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Information Technology Services (IT)
The Information Technology Services department provides citywide technology services, solutions, and support to all departments within the City During stable operations, IT develops, implements, operates, and maintains computer hardware and software systems to improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of all departments
During an emergency, IT will ensure communications networks and software programs are functioning properly and efficiently
IT oversees the installation of communications resources within the EOC IT ensures that radio, telephone and computer resources and services are provided to EOC staff, as required
The Department provides expertise to City officials as it relates to cyber threats Police (Law Enforcement‐LE)
The Police Department assists with such activities as evacuations, traffic control/direction, scene security, search and rescue operations (if appropriately trained) and a variety of other activities that fall within the purview of law enforcement agencies
The Police Department coordinates and conducts necessary training to adequately perform functions and responsibilities during emergencies The Police Department receives and disseminates warning information to the public It facilitates operations for evacuations/movement operations and traffic and crowd control operations, including the identification of evacuation routes, evacuation reception areas, shelter locations, and access controls for evacuated areas It coordinates the establishment of emergency traffic routing and ingress/egress procedures with other local and state agencies (e.g., California Highway Patrol) The Police Department supports search and rescue operations The Police Department provides security for essential facilities, services, and resources
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In coordination with the Fire Department, the Police Department maintains adequate training on procedures and processes for managing incidents at the field level using ICS, including but not limited to those emergency situations listed above in the Fire Department section
The Police Department provides staff to serve as Terrorism Liaison Officer(s) (TLO) to the San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center
TLO shall receive critical information to maintain situational awareness on threat levels, activity, and the like, and provide information to the emergency organization for planning and response purposes
The Police Department promotes awareness to the City’s residents regarding vigilance and the importance of deterring criminally related activity, and it provides a platform for sharing this information among the public and first responders Public Works (PW)
Public Works is responsible for providing and managing the City's transportation and storm drain infrastructure, parks and open space through established and practiced operations, responsive maintenance, and emergency construction to optimize mobility, public and environmental health and safety during an emergency During an emergency response, Public Works is responsible for a variety of services needed to preserve public safety
Public Works coordinates and conducts necessary training to adequately perform functions and responsibilities during emergencies
Public Works provides qualified personnel to staff the EOC Public Works supports the execution of emergency contracting support for lifesaving and life‐sustaining services, to include providing temporary potable water, ice, emergency power, and other emergency commodities and services Public Works manages, monitors, and/or provides technical advice in the clearance, removal, and disposal of contaminated and non‐contaminated debris from public property
Public Works manages and coordinates contracted transportation vehicles and facilities
Public Works Implements storm response procedures such as providing sandbags, clearance of drainage canals, culverts, etc.
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Utilities Department
The Utilities Department provides technical expertise and management of the development, operations, and maintenance of the City’s public water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure and facilities
The Utilities Department coordinates and conducts necessary training to adequately perform functions and responsibilities during emergencies The Utilities Department provides qualified personnel to staff the EOC It supports the restoration of utilities by evaluating and repairing water treatment and distribution systems; wastewater collection, treatment and disposal systems; and recycled water treatment and distribution systems
It provides emergency repair of damaged public water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure and facilities
Supporting Organizations
Supporting organizations are likely to be used to support local operations in all functional areas of emergency response
Supporting organizations include state and federal agencies and departments, local organizations, nonprofit organizations, private sector, and other voluntary organizations
Supporting Organizations in San Diego County include, but are not limited to:
County of San Diego (OA)
The County of San Diego is responsible for serving as the operational area coordinator and will facilitate coordination among responding agencies The County of San Diego commits several County departments to disaster response in their respective functional areas
These departments include, Office of Emergency Services, Environmental Health, Public Health, Communications, Fire, LE, etc.
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Cal OES provides support to the local jurisdiction through the operational area coordinator
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Cal OES serves as the conduit between the local jurisdiction and the federal government
Resources can be requested through established chain of command and will be coordinated via the mission tasking system
State agencies will provide direct or indirect support to the local jurisdiction for a wide range of activities
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA’s mission is to help before, during, and after disasters FEMA provides resources for all phases of emergency management, and most notably provides disaster relief programs for those affected by disaster Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations
Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Escondido Amateur Radio Association
The Escondido Amateur Radio Association volunteer members lend their expertise to the City to support emergency preparedness and response efforts in amateur radio and other communications services American Red Cross (ARC)
The American Red Cross assists with shelter operations, including managing and operating shelters
The ARC assists with family reunification
It provides counseling services as necessary
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ROLES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
EOC ACTIVATION City Manager Mayor
Deputy City Manager Animal Care
Asst City Manager City Attorney
Fire Chief City Clerk
Police Chief Communications
Development Services
Economic Development
Finance
Fire
Human Resources
Information Technology
Police
Public Works
Recreation
Emergency Mgt
PUBLIC INFORMATION Communications City Council Cal OES
Mayor Cal Highway Patrol
City Manager County Office of Educ
Animal Care SDG&E
Fire 2‐1‐1 San Diego
Police American Red Cross
Public Works Salvation Army
Recreation Humane Society
Emergency Mgt San Diego OES (OA)
DISASTER COUNCIL Mayor
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Fire
Police
Public Works
EMERG PROCLAMATION City Manager City Council
Mayor
City Attorney
City Clerk
Fire
Police
Public Works
Emergency Mgt
PRESS CONFERENCES Mayor Communications County of SD (OA) City Manager Fire
Police
Public Works
Emergency Mgt
RUMOR CONTROL Communications
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ROLES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
INCIDENT COMMAND Fire Police
Public Works
Police Fire
Public Works
Public Works Public Works
Emergency Mgt
Fire
Police
Utilities Utilities
Emergency Mgt
Fire
Police
EOC MANAGEMENT Emergency Mgt
ALERT AND WARNING Police Communications County of SD (OA) Fire San Diego Sheriff
Public Works
Emergency Mgt
EVACUATION/RE‐ENTRY Police Fire San Diego Sheriff
Public Works
Emergency Mgt
ACCESS CONTROL Police Fire San Diego Sheriff
TRAFFIC CONTROL Police Public Works Cal Highway Patrol
CROWD CONTROL Police Fire San Diego Sheriff
Public Works
ANIMAL RESCUE Police Humane Society
ESTABLISH PERIMETER Police Public Works San Diego Sheriff SITE/SCENE SECURITY Police San Diego Sheriff
SEARCH AND RESCUE Fire Police San Diego Sheriff
FIRE SUPPRESSION Fire City Manager County of SD (OA)
Animal Care
Communications
Police
Public Works
Emergency Mgt
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HIRT Fire
Police
Public Works
Emergency Mgt
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ROLES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
RADIOLOGICAL PROTECT County of SD (OA) Fire
Emergency Mgt
Police
MED MULTI‐CASUALTY Fire Police County of SD (OA)
Emergency Mgt
PUBLIC HEALTH County of SD (OA) Fire Health and Human Service Emergency Mgt
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH County of SD (OA) Emergency Mgt Health and Human Service AGRICULTURE County of SD (OA) Emergency Mgt
SHELTER OPERATIONS American Red Cross Community Services Police Community Services Public Works
County of SD (OA) Emergency Mgt
DEBRIS REMOVAL Public Works Emergency Mgt County of SD (OA) FLOOD FIGHTING Public Works Emergency Mgt
Fire
UTILITY RESTORATION SDG&E Emergency Mgt
Public Works
PLANNING/INTEL RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Emergency Mgt Animal Care
Communications
Development Services
Economic Development
Finance
Fire
Human Resources
Information Technology
Library
Police
Public Works
Recreation
DOCUMENTATION City Clerk City Attorney
Communications
Finance
Emergency Mgt
GIS Information Technology
ADVANCED PLANNING Fire
Police
Public Works
Development Services
Emergency Mgt.
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ROLES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
LOGISTICS RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
SUPPLY Public Works
TRANSPORTATION Public Works NCTD
FACILITIES Public Works
PERSONNEL Human Resources
COMMUNICATION S/IT Information Technology
VOLUNTEER COORDINATION Emergency Mgt County of SD (OA) County of SD (OA)
DONATIONS MGT Emergency Mgt Finance County of SD (OA)
(County of SD (OA)
FINANCE/ADMIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
COMPENSATION/CLAIMS HR Finance
COST ACCOUNTING Finance Emergency Mgt
PROCUREMENT Finance Emergency Mgt
REIMBURSEMENT Finance Emergency Mgt Cal OES
County of SD (OA)
RECOVERY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
RECOVERY DIRECTOR Development Services Public Works
Emergency Mgt
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Engineering Communications Cal OES
Development Services County of SD (OA)
Fire VOAD
Police
Emergency Mgt
DEBRIS REMOVAL Public Works Communications County of SD (OA) Finance VOAD
Emergency Mgt
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Emergency Mgt City Council Cal OES
Deputy City Manager County of SD (OA)
Public Works
INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE Emergency Mgt City Council Cal OES City Manager County of SD (OA)
Public Works VOAD
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ROLES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
LOGISTICS RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary (Local) Supporting (Local) Supporting Agency
LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER Emergency Mgt Communications Cal OES Development Services VOAD
Economic Development
Finance County of SD (OA)
Fire
Public Works
Recreation
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City of Escondido Section V: Activation of the EOP
Emergency Operations Plan 2024 Introduction
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SECTION V: ACTIVATION OF THE EOP
INTRODUCTION
The City’s EOP is an all‐hazards plan that is scalable and flexible to meet the response needs of an incident. The EOP should be activated when an emergency has occurred (or might occur).
The following circumstances would warrant an activation:
When so ordered by the City’s Director of Emergency Services, as designated in Municipal Code, section 7‐5 (Ord. No. 1527, § 5, 9‐13‐72; Ord. No. 2014‐16, § 1, 12‐10‐14), and provided that the actual or potential emergency has been proclaimed in accordance with the existing ordinance; or When the Operational Area (OA), County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services, proclaims a local emergency that includes the City; or When the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency in an area including the City; or
When a State of War Emergency has been proclaimed under the statutory triggers identified in the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code Chapter 7:1:2 § 8620‐8624); or
When there is a Presidential declaration of a national emergency Resolution No. 2024-159
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AUTHORITY TO ACTIVATE THE EOP
The City requiresthe Director of Emergency Services, and the other emergency services chiefs to develop and manage a comprehensive emergency management plan for the jurisdiction.
These individuals are responsible for activating of the City’s EOP. The following personnel have the authority to activate the EOP:
City Manager (Assistant or Deputy—following established line of succession) Fire Chief
Police Chief
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City of Escondido Section V: Activation of the EOP
Emergency Operations Plan 2024 Levels of Activation
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LEVELS OF ACTIVATION
The State of California Emergency Plan identifies three levels of emergencies used to categorize emergency response. These same levels are used by the San Diego County Operational Area (OA), and the City.
ACTIVATION LEVEL CONDITIONS/DEFINITIONS
NORMAL OPERATIONS/
MONITORING
A constant state of readiness, wherein emergency
management functions maintain situational awareness and operational capabilities. First responders manage day‐to‐ day incidents within this level.
LEVEL 3
A minor to moderate incident wherein local resources is adequate and available. A local emergency is unlikely.
LEVEL 2
A moderate to severe emergency wherein local resources
are not adequate and mutual aid may be required from the OA, region, or state. A local emergency may or may not be proclaimed.
LEVEL 1
Major disasters wherein resources in or near the impacted area are overwhelmed and extensive, and state and/or
federal resources are required. A local emergency
proclamation is likely, and a state of emergency may be proclaimed. A presidential declaration of emergency or
major disaster may be requested.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) OVERVIEW
The Escondido Emergency Operations Center(EOC) isintegral in the coordination ofsuccessful response and recovery operations. The EOC serves in support of the incident commander and field responders. With centralized decision making, personnel and other resources can be utilized more effectively. Coordination of activities through the EOC ensures that all tasks are accomplished with little or no duplication of effort, and with the highest probability ofsuccess.
Day‐to‐day operations are conducted by departments and agenciesthroughout the city. When a major emergency or disaster occurs, the EOC provides the centralized management needed to facilitate a coordinated response.
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Emergency Operations Plan 2024 EOC Activation
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EOC ACTIVATION
The level of EOC activation is dependent on the severity of the impending disaster or emergency. EOC activation levels are likely to correspond with the emergency response levels listed above.
Activation Procedures:
The Incident Commander will submit a recommendation for EOC activation through their chain of command (Fire, Law Enforcement, and/or Public Works) The Fire Chief, Law Enforcement Chief, or Public Works Director will notify the Director of Emergency Services (or City Manager) and advise of the impending emergency requiring EOC activation
The Director of Emergency Services will coordinate with City public safety personnel and decide on EOC activation
EOC staff will be notified through the City’s mass notification system of an EOC activation.
The decision to activate the EOC may be considered under the following circumstances:
EVENT ACTIVATION RECOMMENDED STAFF
Structure fire displacing large
number of residents
Law Enforcement activity requiring
evacuation or shelter in place
Two or more large incidents involving
2 or more City departments
Notified of a credible attack on a
target within the city boundaries
Minor earthquake of 4.0 – 4.9
magnitude within San Diego County
and affecting the City
Severe storm predicted to bring high
wind and heavy rain
Notification of Public Safety Power
Shutoff (PSPS) affecting the City
EOC activation in a neighboring
jurisdiction during a major event
LEVEL 3
Monitoring
EOC Director
Operations Section
Chief
Planning Section
Chief
Public Information
Officer
EOC Coordinator
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EOC ACTIVATION
EVENT ACTIVATION RECOMMENDED STAFF
Emergency involving multiple City
departments with heavy resource
involvement
Wildland fire threatening developed
areas
Severe weather damage
necessitating damage assessment
information collection
Moderate Earthquake 5.0 – 5.9
magnitude centered in San Diego
County.
LEVEL 2
Transitional
Activation
(modified as
needed)
All Command Staff
All Section Chiefs
Agency
Representatives (as
needed)
Branches/Units (as
needed)
Any natural disaster casing
evacuations and/or damages
Major Earthquake of 6.0 or greater,
centered in the City or neighboring
jurisdiction
A Local Emergency has been
proclaimed for the City.
A State of Emergency has been
declared by the Governor in our
County.
LEVEL 1
Full Activation
All EOC positions
Staff for second
operational period
alerted
Deactivation of the EOC
The decision to deactivate the EOC will be a coordinated discussion among City leadership and the incident commander/unified command in the field. There are several factors that influence the decision to deactivate the EOC. However, the EOC is generally deactivated when the incident response operations have concluded and begin transitioning to recovery operations. It should be noted that the EOC may need to remain activated to facilitate recovery operations. Therefore, EOC deactivations are situation dependent.
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Emergency Operations Plan 2024 EOC Organization
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EOC ORGANIZATION
The City’s Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for ensuring the on‐going readiness of the EOC and EOC personnel. All City departments are required to provide staff to fill EOC positions, as necessary.
During emergency operations, the EOC, in accordance with SEMS, is organized into five major functional areas. They are:
1. Management
2. Operations
3. Planning/Intelligence
4. Logistics
5. Finance/Administration
There are several procedural responsibilities common to all the sections. These responsibilities include gathering and verifying information; decision‐making; coordinating; briefing; advising; following procedures; providing, notifying, and scheduling staff; and comprehensive record‐keeping.
The City’s EOC Organizational Chart can be found here.
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Emergency Operations Plan 2024 EOC Location
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EOC LOCATION
The EOC will be used during any EOC activation unless that location is compromised or inaccessible. In such a circumstance, operations would be moved to the alternate EOC. If a physical set‐up of the EOC is impossible, virtual technologies will be employed for the purposes of briefings, assignments monitoring, and dissemination of public information. The EOC floorplan and the alternate EOC floorplan can be found in SECTION XII.
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PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
The Director of Emergency Services may request the City Council to proclaim that there is a present or potential threat of a “local emergency.” In the absence of the Director, the legally appointed alternate may make this request.
If the City Council is not in session, or cannot be convened in a timely manner, the Director (or duly appointed alternate) may issue the proclamation.
The City Council must ratify any such proclamation at its next regularly scheduled council meeting. If the Council does not act to ratify the proclamation at that time, the proclamation will have no further force or effect. It may, however, be terminated sooner by the City Council at a special meeting called by the council for that purpose.
In the local proclamation, the Director of Emergency Services may also request the Governor to proclaim a “state of emergency” when, in the opinion of the Director, the locally available resources are inadequate to cope with the emergency.
Whenever a local emergency is proclaimed, a copy of the proclamation will be sent to the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services. In its capacity as the Operational Area, that agency will be asked to forward the local proclamation to the State for further considerations.
A local proclamation empowers the Director of Emergency Services to:
Make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the city council Obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of life and property and to bind the city for the fair value thereof and, if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use Require emergency services of any City officer or employee and, in the event of the proclamation of a “state of emergency” in the county in which this city is located or the existence of a “state of war emergency”
Command the aid of as many citizens of this community as deemed necessary in the execution of his/her duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state law for registered disaster services workers Requisition necessary personnel or material of any City department or agency; and Execute all his/her ordinary power as City Manager, all the special powers conferred upon him/her by this chapter or by resolution or emergency plan pursuant hereto adopted by the City Council, and by any other lawful authority.
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Emergency Operations Plan 2024 Mutual Aid
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MUTUAL AID
Mutual aid, including personnel, supplies, and equipment, is provided in accordance with the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and other local Mutual Aid Agreements. (A link to the Master Mutual Aid Agreement may be found in the Appendix/Attachments section.) In San Diego County, jurisdictions are linked through various mutual aid agreements. The City, through its Fire, Law Enforcement, and Public Works Departments has existing mutual aid agreements, including automatic mutual aid, with regional partners. These agreements are often utilized daily and are always available on an as needed basis.
The City’s EOP is supported by various strategic and tactical plans of City departments, as well as the operational plans of partner agencies throughout San Diego County. The City’s EOP is designed under the guidance of the Operational Area EOP. The emergency preparedness, response, and recovery process, polices, and activities described within this EOP are consistent with the uniform coordination that exists among all OA partners in local government, non‐ governmental organizations, and the private sector.
Additional information about the process for mutual aid operations can be found in the functional annexes of the County of San Diego EOP which may be found in the attachments section. Annexes describe mutual aid coordination for fire and rescue, law enforcement, mass care and shelter, public health, public works, and many other functions.
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SECTION VI: DIRECTION, CONTROL, AND COORDINATION
The City of Escondido utilizes the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) for coordinating all local emergencies. The framework of SEMS incorporates the use of the Incident Command System, multi‐agency orinteragency coordination, Operational Area concepts, and the State’s Master Mutual Aid Agreement.
SEMS is flexible, scalable, and designed to meet the operational needs of any situation. It can be partially or fully implemented to manage a potential or actual threat or an emerging or ongoing incident. SEMS may also be implemented in advance of a planned event which may increase the likelihood of a strain on existing emergency response resources. When appropriately initiated, SEMS allows for an incident‐specific scaled response, the efficient delivery of needed resources, and the effective coordination of emergency response and management activities.
The following is the hierarchy of the local response structure:
Field or on‐scene operations
Department‐specific operational coordination
Situational Management coordinated at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) San Diego County Operational Area (OA) assistance
State Coordination
Federal Coordination
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City of Escondido Section VI: Direction, Control, and Coordination Emergency Operations Plan 2024 First Responders
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FIRST RESPONDERS (FIELD OPERATIONS/ON SCENE OPERATIONS) First Responders use ICS to manage response operations. All public safety departments follow standard operating procedures when managing an incident internally and/orin coordination with multiple City departments. During any incident, an Incident Commander (IC) or Unified Command post (UC) will be established. The IC/UC is responsible for developing and implementing the tactical response to the incident. Tactical roles and responsibilities are outlined in agency SOPs and other procedural guides.
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DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER (DEPARTMENT‐SPECIFIC
OPERATIONS)
Some City departments may open a Department Operations Center or DOC. These second‐tier command centers allow individual departments (or groups of departments) to better track their resources and manage their departments’ roles and responsibilities. DOCs typically operate from their usual locations without directly reporting to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). DOCs communicate directly with the field, mitigating field needs, and potentially addressing these needs before they even reach the EOC. DOCs may or will (1) assist with the coordination of emergency operations; (2) always communicate their actions to the EOC; and (3) sometimes request resources that may be outside of their normal scope. Each DOC is linked to the EOC through the EOC’s Operationssection, directly communicating with the coordinators assigned for each specific function.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (OVERALL INCIDENT
MANAGEMENT)
When an incident requiresthe activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the Incident Commander or the designated head of Unified Command will maintain authority to direct the tactical response. The EOC, however, assumes management of the overall coordination for the incident. It is up to the EOC to establish the priorities for the response and for all responders to the emergency. Coordination elements include but are not limited to (1) incident communications; (2) ordering and allocating resources; (3) collecting and disseminating information to the response teams; (4) issuing alerts and warnings; and (5) providing information to the public.
The EOC is organized into five (5) sections, each responsible for carrying out a different aspect of the response.
1. Management Section: This section is responsible for overall EOC operations and coordination. The Management section facilitates the EOC response and makes sure that all EOC functions are operational.
2. Operations Section: This section is responsible for coordinating all incident‐ related strategic operations as directed by the Management Section. The Operations Section coordinates priority missions with the branch coordinators and it ensures resource deployments which are consistent with the objectives set by the EOC.
3. Planning and Intelligence Section: The P/I Section maintains situational awareness for the EOC by collecting, analyzing, and sharing incident‐related information. It also prepares the EOC Action Plan and maintains resource status reports.
4. Logistics Section: This section provides any resources which support the City’s disaster response. Resources may include, but are not limited to, personnel, space, vehicles, and equipment.
5. Finance/Administration Section: The Finance/Administration section maintains accurate financial records generated during the emergency and makes sure that all incident‐related costs are tracked. The section also ensures that all recovery‐ related costs and expenses are properly recorded.
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OPERATIONAL AREA
Once it has been determined that an incident is beyond the capabilities of the City and/or its mutual aid agreements, the City may request the assistance of the County of San Diego, which, through its designation as the Operational Area (OA), may provide additional support and resources to the City or region. Direction and control of the local incident remains with the City. When a request is initiated by the City, additional assistance related to direction and control may be provided by the County OA.
The County of San Diego manages the OA EOC. The decision to activate the OA EOC will be made by the County’s Director of OES. The Director may also activate the OA EOC when (1) there is an incident involving an unincorporated area; (2) there is an incident involving the unincorporated area plus one or more cities; or (3) when there is an incident involving two or more cities. The OA EOC will help coordinate incident responses among all affected local jurisdictions.
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STATE COORDINATION
The OA EOC communicates with the State Operations Center (SOC) on behalf of the local jurisdictions. During major emergencies, state government resources are mobilized through Cal OES in response to requests received through regional mutual aid coordinators.
Jurisdictional needs are communicated to the OA EOC which then communicatesthese needs directly to the state.
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FEDERAL COORDINATION
When the federal government responds to an emergency or disaster within the City, it will coordinate with the state to establish a Unified Coordination Group (UCG) in accordance with unified command principles. The UCG will integrate state and federal resources and set priorities for implementation. The UCG may activate a Joint Field Office (JFO) to facilitate unified operations. When a JFO is activated, the SOC will transfer operational control to that facility.
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City of Escondido Section VII: Information Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination Emergency Operations Plan 2024 Information Collection
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SECTION VII: INFORMATION COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND
DISSEMINATION
Gathering accurate information, analyzing that information, and then sharing accurate, timely, and appropriate information are the essential activities which support successful planning, emergency responses, and efficient recovery efforts.
INFORMATION COLLECTION
Prior to the activation of an EOC, information is collected in the field by the Incident Commander and by emergency dispatchers who may have been alerted to the incident. When the decision is made to activate the EOC, gathering accurate information becomes a top priority for the EOC.
Collecting good information and data is essential for maintaining situational awareness and establishing a common operating picture. The Planning and Intelligence section in the EOC is tasked with seeking out and collecting incident information and compiling the information into useable formats. The Planning and Intelligence Section receives updated information from field personnel (through the Operations Section), media outlets, social media platforms, and various other sources.
Obtaining accurate information and rapidly assessing it are essential tasks at the beginning and throughout emergency response activities. Critical information, known as Essential Elements of Information (EEI), includes information about:
Lifesaving needs, such as evacuation or search and rescue The status of critical infrastructure, including transportation, utilities, communication systems, fuel, and water supplies
The status of critical facilities, like Law Enforcement and Fire stations, medical providers, water/sewage treatment facilities, and media outlets The risk of damage to the community, for example, ruptured dams and levees, damage to facilities producing or storing hazardous materials, and anything that will threaten large areas of the city
The number of citizens who have been displaced because of the event and the estimated extent of damage to their dwellings
Information about the potential for cascading or concurrent events Resolution No. 2024-159
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ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION
All information collected will be analyzed by response personnel, EOC staff, supporting agencies, decision‐makers, and any partner with a vested interest in the planning, response, and/or recovery processes. Analysis of information involves vetting and verifying that the information is accurate, timely, and usable.
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DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION
Once information has been collected, vetted, and verified, it will be distributed to a range of recipients. Information is shared from the field to the EOC and from the EOC to the field. It is also shared with collaborating agencies and may be shared with the public by way of the various news‐reporting media or social media.
Information may be distributed internally through verbal communications, E‐mail, WebEOC, 800 MHz radio, phone platforms (person to person calls, conference calls, virtual meetings, etc.), and EOC briefings.
Regularly occurring EOC briefings will be held to update departments and affiliated agencies, organizations, and any entities with a direct or peripheral role in the declared emergency. These briefings will be held on either a fixed schedule or as often as needed.
Any information being released to the public must be approved for release by the IC and/or EOC Director. When appointed, the incident’s Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible for releasing information through all appropriate channels. External partners and the public may receive information through any of the methods, and may also find information through press releases, broadcast alerts and warning messages, situational reports, social media, and other media outlets.
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City of Escondido Section VIII: Communications
Emergency Operations Plan 2024 Incident Communications
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SECTION VIII: COMMUNICATIONS
During normal or stable operations, responders use the Regional Communications System (RCS) to facilitate emergency communications among response agencies throughout the county. The RCS provides public safety voice and data communications to San Diego County agencies via 800Mhz radio, for the purpose of improving public safety, public service communications, and interoperability. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Wireless Services Division oversees the operation and maintenance of the RCS.
INCIDENT COMMUNICATIONS
Response to local emergencies is managed by first responders operating under the Incident Command System (ICS). The City of Escondido has designated radio channelsfor the public safety departments.
Fire
The City of Escondido Police and Fire Department Dispatch center is responsible for day‐to‐ day radio communications. It provides dispatch services 24/7/365. Dispatch personnel are responsible for all medical, fire, and rescue operations in the City.
Note: The San Diego Sheriff’s Department is responsible for the unincorporated county areas of the Rincon del Diablo Fire District which is also serviced by the Escondido Fire Department
Law Enforcement
The Escondido Police and Fire Department dispatch center manages and coordinates law enforcement communications for the City.
Public Works
During regular business hours, the Public Works administration office manages calls for service for the Public Works Department and dispatches crews, as appropriate, to deal with any incidents requiring Public Works personnel. For after hours and weekends, the Escondido Police and Fire Department dispatch center handles calls for Public Works requests. During major incidents, Public Works will stand up a Department Operations Center (DOC) to handle Public Works requests.
The regional communication framework is further explained in the County of San Diego Emergency Operations Plan, Annex I: Communication and Warning System, and the Tactical Interoperability Communications Plan.
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ALERTS AND WARNINGS
SD County residents, and particularly local residents receive emergency notifications through three different alert and warning systems within San Diego County. These systems are (1) the Emergency Alert System (EAS); (2) Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA); and (3) Alert San Diego or Accessible Alert San Diego.
Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The State of California has been divided into "EAS Operational Areas" for the purpose of disseminating emergency information. The San Diego EAS Operational Area encompasses the entire County. Under Federal guidelines, local EAS operational plans are written by the broadcast community. Two radio stations, KOGO (600 AM) the Local Primary (LP)‐1 and KLSD (1360 AM) the Local Primary (LP)‐2 have emergency generators and have volunteered to be the local primary stations for the OA.
All radio and television stations in San Diego County along with all cable TV providers will be broadcasting emergency public information in the event of an activation of the EAS. The system is designed so that all the radio, TV and cable stations/systems monitor the LP‐1 and LP‐2 stations and forward the information to their listeners and viewers.
The County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) is authorized to activate the EAS. Local jurisdictions in the OA can contact the OES Duty Officer to activate the system in the event of the need to notify its citizens to take protective actions or to provide emergency information.
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
The WEA system is a federally maintained alert and warning system. It is available to all residents, including those in this jurisdiction, to notify them in times of severe or extreme hazards within the framework, agreements, rules, and protocols agreed upon by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Unified Disaster Council (UDC).
Through the County’s existing mass notification system (Blackboard Connect), jurisdictions can initiate WEA messages. WEA messages are emergency notifications sent by authorized government alerting authorities, as determined by the jurisdiction, through mobile carriers and broadcast to mobile phones receiving a signal from cell towers within or near the alert area.
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WEA version 3.0 from FEMA/FCC incorporates.10‐mile geo‐targeting capability which allows jurisdictions to notify residents with greater accuracy. Since WEA messages may have regional implications and may be received by residents in surrounding jurisdictions, WEA messages require regional coordination.
If a jurisdiction’s public safety official (Incident Commander, or other authorized alerting authority as determined by the Jurisdiction) determines that the severity of an incident necessitates public alert through WEA, the public safety official will request that a WEA is developed and sent out through their respective dispatch agency. Note that the use of the WEA system is solely authorized for severe or extreme hazards.
Severe or extreme hazards are incidents where an emergency threatens, or is imminently expected to threaten, life, health, or property. WEA messages must contain protective action instructions that recipients should follow to reduce vulnerability to the specific threat.
Protective action instructions may include one or more of these terms:
“Shelter” – Shelter in place
“Evacuate” – Relocate as instructed
“Prepare” – Prepare
“Execute” – Execute a pre‐planned activity
“Avoid” – Avoid the hazard
“Monitor” – View local information sources
“All clear” – The event no longer poses a threat or concern Alert San Diego and Accessible Alert San Diego
The County of San Diego has instituted a regional notification system that is able to send telephone notifications, texts and emails to residents and businesses within San Diego County who are impacted by, or in danger of being impacted by a disaster. This software system is called “Alert San Diego.” It is used by emergency response personnel to notify residents atrisk with information about the event and/or actions(such as evacuation,shelter in place, gas leak, missing person at risk, etc.)
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Alert San Diego enables emergency dispatchersto call residents, via a reverse 9‐1‐1 protocol.
The call will alert them to emergency actions which may need to be taken. Alert San Diego combines GIS mapping technologies with 9‐1‐1 calling data in an easy‐to‐use interface. The system utilizes the region's 9‐1‐1 database, provided by the local telephone companies, which includes both listed and unlisted landline phone numbers. It is TTY/TDD capable.
Alert San Diego is also available in accessible formats. “Accessible Alert San Diego” provides emergency management with the capability of alerting and informing residents of San Diego County who are hearing or sight impaired. Such users will be informed before, during, and after a disaster. Accessible Alert San Diego sends accessible alerts and information to internet and video‐capable devices, such as computers, cell phones, smart phones, tablet computers, and wireless Braille readers.
Residents are also encouraged to self‐register their Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP), cellular telephone numbers, and/or email addresses to receive notifications via phone, text, email, and/or American Sign Language with English voice and text.
If a jurisdiction’s Public Safety Official, as determined by the Jurisdiction, determines that the severity of an incident necessitates public alert through Alert San Diego, the public safety official will be responsible for processing and disseminating the Alert San Diego message.
Use of Alert San Diego system is authorized for the following purposes:
1. Imminent or perceived threat to life or property
2. Disaster notifications
3. Evacuation notices
4. Public health emergencies
5. Any notification to provide emergency information to a defined community Use of Alert San Diego email and text alerts for registered mobile devices are authorized to issue a notice about a missing person who may be at risk.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION
The need for accurate and timely public information, complete with concise instructions, is a necessity during an emergency. The Escondido Communications and Community Services Department and the respective public information officers from the public safety departments staff the EOC in response to disasters or emergencies.
Team members must be able to quickly access tools such as the Internet, social media platforms and the City’s intranet. Some team members may work from remote locations if they cannot get to the EOC. Team members process emergency information and confirm with the EOC Director as to which emergency updates may be distributed to public outlets. Only information verified/approved by the Incident Commander and the EOC Director can be disseminated by the communications team. The communications team generally disseminates information about areas within the City’s jurisdiction only, but makes referrals to, and coordinates with, other jurisdictions.
The communicationsteam distributesinformation using several methods, including social media, email subscription services, news conferences, and incident updates (brief press releases).
Updated public messaging describes (1) the nature of the hazard; (2) the recommended or required protective actions to take; and/or (3) shelter or recovery information.
All communication must be effective, equitable, and redundant. The communications team ensures all public information is accessible to the whole community. Inclusive public communications include but are not limited to:
Accessible public information/messaging throughout event Social Media Platforms
Direct communication accommodations
Visual Language Translators/Pictograms
Certified ASL (American Sign language) Interpreter(s) Video Relay Services (VRS)/ Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) availability Assistive Listening Devices
Non‐English Translators
Accessible Website updates
Accessible materials (e.g., forms, brochures)
Personal Assistant Services (PAS) availability
Large font signage
Non‐English signage
Press conference with equal accessibility
Closed Captioning
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SECTION IX: ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, AND LOGISTICS
ADMINISTRATION – DOCUMENTATION
Documentation of an emergency incident is an essential task that must be completed during a declared emergency. An incident may have written, visual, and audio records that provide the details of each step of the emergency response. These records must be collected and saved to provide the full documentation of a response. These records are essential when preparing debriefings, lessons learned documents, After Action Reports (AAR), and follow‐up action steps.
These records will allow the Emergency Planner and the Emergency Planning team to revise and/or develop more functional emergency plans.
Incident Reports
Incident reports capture the narrative of the call for service and any decisions that were made thereafter. Field responder’s complete incident reports detailing actions taken. All radio communications are monitored by dispatch centers across the county, recording radio transmissions and creating transcripts for records.
Reports Generated by the EOC
EOC personnel complete activity logs which provide a chronological log of the activities and response actions of their respective sections. In addition to the activity logs, EOC personnel provide information to WebEOC to share with other responders in the region. WebEOC is a situational awareness tool that captures incident updates and paints a picture of incident progression.
The EOC is also responsible for producing the EOC Action Plan. The EOC Action Plan provides overall incident actions and strategies. All EOC personnel provide input to the action plan, which is approved by EOC management, and carried out by all incident personnel.
Damage Assessment/Cost Recovery Documentation
Damage assessment and cost recovery are significant elements of incident documentation.
Damage estimates are needed to secure public assistance and individual assistance for anyone affected by the disaster. The State and Federal reimbursement process requires accurate documentation of costs incurred, including expense related to personnel, equipment, materials, contracts, etc. City departments will coordinate to ensure all resources and costs are captured through the various departmental tracking systems.
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ADMINISTRATION – DOCUMENTATION
Following a disaster, jurisdictions must be able to identify, quantify, and describe the damages that have occurred through the preparation of damage assessments. Damage assessments allow jurisdictions to report the level of damage experienced, substantiate requests for additional assistance from state or federal partners, and identify community needs.
The City will utilize available personnel to patrol the city and begin collecting information about the type of damage witnessed. They will estimate and/or quantify the extent of damage. This includes personnel from Law Enforcement, Public Works, Utilities, Fire, Engineering, CERT members, etc. This information is collected and compiled into an initial damage estimate (IDE) report which is sent to the County Office of Emergency Services. County OES will compile all jurisdictional IDEs and submit them to the state then for further consideration of the need for preliminary damage assessments (PDA). PDA is the step in the assessment process which validates data and damages identified through IDEs. PDAs are conducted by state and federal officials. If PDAs are scheduled, the City will provide representatives to participate in the PDA tour of the damaged areas.
The damage assessment process is described in more detail in the San Diego County Damage Assessment Concept of Operations.
After‐Action Reports (AAR)
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, § 2450 requires that any jurisdiction declaring a local emergency for which the governor proclaims a State of Emergency, and any state agency responding to that emergency shall complete and transmit an after‐action report to Cal OES. The report must be a comprehensive review of the incident, including but not limited to response actions taken, necessary modifications to plans and procedures, and identified training needs.
The AAR contains an improvement plan that sets a path forward for the identified training needs and implementation of necessary improvements.
Record Retention Schedule
Documentation, records, and reports produced by the City must be retained according to policies set forth by the City’s established guidelines. Protocols also provide for the safe storage and proper disposal of all documentation. City retention guidelines establish the schedule and parameters for record‐keeping. The City Clerk has established a retention schedule and the Information Services (IS) Department assists City departments with electronic back up of vital records.
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ADMINISTRATION – DOCUMENTATION
(Vital records pertaining to emergency response may also be stored on the City’s intranet which is managed by the IS Department. These records are routinely backed up and stored separately from the hard drives.)
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FINANCE SECTION
The Finance Department manages all financial aspects of disaster response and recovery. The Finance Department has established city’s protocols for financial management. Protocols have been developed for procurement, cost accounting, and reimbursement. The Finance Director, (or designee), serves as the lead for the Finance Section in the EOC, monitoring all disaster expenditures, including timekeeping and extraordinary payroll; contract management; purchased, leased, or loaned supplies and equipment; and non‐warehoused materials.
Therefore, the EOC Finance Section is responsible for tracking all costs associated with an EOC activation. It ensures all costs are appropriate with existing emergency operations procedures, and rules. The City’s disaster procurement policy is outlined in Sec.10‐80 Emergencies and exigency. In the case of public exigency or an emergency as defined in section 8558 of the California Government Code, the city may dispense with competitive procurement for the purchase of goods and servicesfor the duration of the exigency or emergency. The purchase may be made under the direction of the city council or city manager. The City Manager is empowered to declare an emergency or public exigency pursuant to chapter 7 of this Code. This hereby authorizes emergency purchases under conditions that pose an immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
The Finance Section also ensures that, to the greatest extent possible, all eligible costs are collected and submitted to State and Federal agencies for the purposes of reimbursement. Fiscal representatives from each City department, in coordination with the Recovery Director, will collaborate to make certain that all appropriate reimbursement documentation is submitted for all possible public and/or individual assistance reimbursement programs.
Public Assistance
Cost recovery is achieved through Federal and State public assistance programs. Each jurisdiction hasthe responsibility to complete and submit the required documentsfor both State and Federal public assistance programs, if seeking and accepting such assistance. There are various public assistance programs available based on the type of disaster that has occurred, including but not limited to:
Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rehabilitation and Inspection Program Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program US Department of Housing and Urban Development
US Department of Agriculture Emergency Loans
California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA)
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FINANCE SECTION
Each of these programs are referenced in the San Diego County Operational Area Recovery Plan and can be found in the most recent FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
Individual Assistance
Individuals are expected, whenever possible, to provide for themselves and be responsible for their own personal recovery. However, many individuals may need and reasonably expect the government to deliver assistance to them well after the disaster. The City will coordinate with FEMA to acquire assistance from the Individuals and Households Program. The program provides financial assistance and/or direct services to those affected by a disaster who have extraordinary expenses and resource needsthat they are unable to meet on their own. Assistance fallsinto two categories:
Housing Assistance (including Temporary Housing, Repair, Replacement, and Semi‐ Permanent or Permanent Housing Construction)
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LOGISTICS
Proper planning and forward‐leaning preparations will greatly enhance the City’s ability to respond to and effectively manage a disaster. Adequate staffing, proper training, and sufficient warehousing of equipment and resources are key considerations. The City’s Emergency Management program takes the lead for ensuring the following examples of logistical actions before and during an emergency:
Before:
The acquisition and resource‐typing of County equipment The stockpiling of critical supplies
The designation of emergency facilities, shelter sites, family reunification areas, etc.
The establishment of mutual aid agreements, (e.g., with the American Red Cross) The compilation and maintenance of accurate contact lists During:
The movement and pre‐positioning of emergency equipment Arranging for food, respite and transportation for both victims and emergency responders
Arranging for shelter facilities, as needed
Calling for mutual aid
Provide backup power and communications
Establishing methods for cell phone recharging, oxygen refills for residents, etc.
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Homeland Security Grant Program (HGSP)
Many of the resources required to sustain the City’s preparedness and response efforts are funded through the Homeland Security Grant Program. The HSGP supports the implementation of the National Preparedness System by building, sustaining, and delivering the core capabilities which will help achieve the National Preparedness Goal. The underlying National Preparedness Goal is a secure and resilient nation. Two additional programs provide funding for the City’s preparedness:
State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)
The State Homeland Security Program (SHSGP) is an assistance program that provides critical funds to build core capabilities at the State, local, tribal, and territorial levels. The SHSGP enhances national resilience efforts at the State level by minimizing disruptions and rapidly recovering from natural or human‐caused disasters. The SHSGP focuses on meeting the goals and objectives included in the State’s Homeland Security strategies and initiatives listed in the State Preparedness Report (SPR).
To be considered eligible for SHSGP assistance, activities implemented must support terrorism preparedness by building or enhancing prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts related to terrorism. It should be clearly noted that any capabilities which support terrorism preparedness simultaneously support all‐hazard preparedness.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
As a part of the San Diego County Operational Area, the Cities in the County receive funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative. The UASI Program assists high‐threat, high‐density urban areas in their efforts to build and sustain the core capabilities necessary for the prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts related to acts of domestic or international terrorism.
The UASI program provides financial assistance to help address the unique multi‐disciplinary planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of these regions. The Whole Community approach is embraced by UASI‐based planning.
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Support Requirements/Mutual Aid
California's statewide emergency planning and response preparations are built upon a foundation of mutual aid. Mutual Aid is designed to ensure that adequate resources, facilities, and other support are provided to jurisdictions whenever their own resources prove to be inadequate to cope with a given situation(s).
Realistically, no jurisdiction has the necessary resources to fully respond to and recover from a major or catastrophic disaster. The City will request mutual aid when appropriate; conversely, it fills mutual aid requeststhat come from anotherjurisdiction orregion. Thisis done in accordance with SEMS and NIMS. Please note that the City will always coordinate with the County for hazardous materials incidents, public health crises, mass casualty and mass fatality events, and environmental protection services.
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Resource Management
During any emergency, resource management rests with the entity/agency in charge of that incident. Typically, incident commanders will manage their resources from the established command post. If the EOC is activated, the EOC will support resource ordering and tracking.
During any emergency,the logisticssection’s primary responsibility isto ensure the mobilization, acquisition, and delivery of resources to support the response effort at the disaster sites, public shelters, EOC, etc.
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SECTION X: PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
The Operational Area (OA), as designated by the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services, coordinates the update of the Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (OA EOP) every four years. The OA EOP was developed following the guidelines contained within FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101.
The City, along with the other jurisdictions in San Diego County, utilize the OA EOP as the base upon which it has developed the current EOP. The San Diego County Emergency Managers Working Group established an EOP subcommittee charged with developing a local template based on the OA EOP. The subcommittee worked to identify the appropriate local‐level operations, policies, and procedures needed for inclusion in this plan. The established goal of the OA EOP template is to further the standardization of plans and processesthroughout the county.
Every effort will be made to enhance the highest degree of collaboration and coordination within the OA.
Emergency Operations Plans are to be reviewed and revised according to a regularly occurring schedule or when one of the following may occur:
Following a major incident
When there is a significant change in operational resources (e.g., policy, personnel, organizational structures, management processes, facilities, equipment) After each activation
Before and after major exercises
When appropriate if there is a change in elected officials Whenever there is a modification of the jurisdiction’s demographic profile, hazard, or threat assessment
As formal updates of planning guidance or standards are implemented In response to the enactment of new or amended laws or ordinances.
To ensure the EOP is a relevant and current tool, and in compliance with State‐level regulations, the EOP will be reviewed and/or updated every four years.
Although the EOP is a public document, it is also a living document that may be changed frequently, therefore the most current version the of EOP is kept on file with the City. Anyone wishing to access the EOP may do so by contacting the City Clerk’s office and requesting a copy of the EOP.
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SECTION XI: AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization, Fifth Amended Emergency Services Agreement, 2005
California Emergency Services Act, Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code San Diego County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan – September 2018 Petris(SEMS) SB 1841 Chapter 1069 ‐ Amendmentsto the Government Code, Article 7, California Emergency Services Act
California Master Mutual Aid Agreement
Incident Command System, Field Operations Guide, ICS 420‐1 San Diego County Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Departments California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan
Public Works Mutual Aid Plan
San Diego County Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 San Diego Urban Area Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan, February 2006 Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization Resolution adopting the National Incident Management System updated October 2017
Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Version 2.0, November 2010
FEMA Independent Study (IS) 0368 ‐ Including People with Disabilities and Others with Access and Functional Needsin Disaster Operations
Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Servicesin General Population Shelter, November 2010
Public Law 288, 93rd Congress, Disaster Relief Act of 1974 Public Law 920, 81st Congress, Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 A Whole Community Approach to Emergency Management: Principles, Themes ad Pathways for Action, December 2011
California Government Code 8593.3 (2018) – Accessibility to Emergency Information and Services Web Content Accessibility Guidelines(WCAG) 2.0
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SECTION XII: ATTACHMENTS/APPENDIX
EOC Organizational Chart
EOC Director
Operatons
Section Chief
Fire & Rescue
Branch Director
Law
Enforcement
Branch Director
Medical
Examiner Unit
Leader
Const. &
Engineering
Branch Director
Utilities Branch
Director
Planning Section
Chief
Damage/Safety
Assessment Unit
Leader
Documentation
Unit Leader
Recovery
Planning Unit
Leader
Resource Unit
Leader
Situation Unit
Leader
Logistics Section
Chief
Care & Shelter
Branch Director
Food Unit
Leader
Personnel Unit
Leader
Support Branch
Director
Communications
Unit Leader
Facilities Unit
Leader
Ground Support
Unit Leader
Supply Unit
Leader
Technology Unit
Leader
Finance Section
Chief
Claims Unit
Leader
Cost Unit Leader
Time Unit
Leader
EOC Coordinator Legal Advisor
Liaision Officer
Public
Information
Officer
Recovery
Coordination
Officer
Safety Officer
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EOC Floor Plan
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Alternate EOC Floor Plan
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Master Mutual Aid Plan
Cal OES ‐ Fire And Rescue ‐ Mutual Aid Plan ‐ 20141201
https://www.caloes.ca.gov/FireRescueSite/Documents/CalOES_‐_Fire_and_Rescue_‐ _Mutual_Aid_Plan.pdf (Beginning on page 35 in the linked document) Multi‐Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Multi‐jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (San Diego County) https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/oes/emergency_management/oes_jl_mitplan.html Functional Annexes – County of San Diego EOP
San Diego County Operational Area Functional Annexes(Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan of the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization And County Of San Diego, 2022) 2022‐EOP‐Complete‐Plan.pdf (sandiegocounty.gov)
Annex A – Emergency Management
Annex B – Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid Operations
Annex C – Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Operations
Annex D – Mass‐Casualty Operations
Annex E – Public Health Operations
Annex F – Medical Examiners Operations
Annex G – Care and Shelter Operations
Annex H – Environmental Health Operations
Annex I – Communications and Warning Systems
Annex J – Construction and Engineering Operations
Annex K – Logistics
Annex L – Emergency Public Information
Annex M – Behavioral Health Operations
Annex N – (not assigned)
Annex O – Animal Services
Annex P – Terrorism
Annex Q – Evacuation
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SECTION XIII: GLOSSARY
ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS (AFN) Access and functional needs (AFN) refers to individuals who are or have (1) physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities; (2) chronic conditions or injuries; (3) limited English proficiency; (4) older adults; (5) children; (6) low income, homeless and/or transportation disadvantaged (i.e., dependent on public transit); (7) pregnant women.
ADAPTABILITY According to the National Response Framework, planning efforts need to be built on a foundation of flexibility, scalability, and adaptability. Adaptability refers to the idea that a plan must be constructed so that other departments, jurisdictions, or agencies can utilize some or all of the plan if needed.
AFTER ACTION REPORT(S) (AAR) An AAR is a detailed critical summary or analysis of a past event (such as an emergency event) made for the purposes of re‐assessing decisions and considering possible alternatives for future reference.
ALL‐HAZARDS (APPROACH OR PLANNING) By taking an All‐Hazards approach, jurisdictions produce emergency plans that serve as the basis for effective response to any hazard that threatens the jurisdiction; facilitate integration of mitigation into response and recovery activities; and facilitate coordination with State, Federal, tribal, Non‐Governmental, and other authorities when a local emergency, disaster or catastrophe is declared.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal, and later sexual orientation.
COMMAND AND CONTROL Command and Control, sometimes referred to as C2, is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned personnel in the accomplishment of the present mission. As all incidents have a local beginning and end, Command and Control is typically established on‐scene or within the local, affected area.
Command and Control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by the Incident Commander in planning, coordinating, and controlling operations.
COMMAND STAFF Within an Incident Command System, the Command Staff is assigned to carry out staff functions needed to support the Incident Commander. These functions include interagency liaison, incident safety, and public information. Command Staff positions are established to assign responsibility for key activities notspecifically identified in the General Staff functional elements.
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
COMMUNITY RESILIENCY Community resilience is the sustained ability of a community to use available resources to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations. This allows for the adaptation and growth of a community after disaster strikes.
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS OR SYSTEM Comprehensive Emergency Management plan or system describes the responsibilities and capabilities of the agencies and organizationsin a specified jurisdiction working to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and major disasters impacting the community.
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS (CON‐OPS) A concept of operations (Con‐Ops) is a high‐level description of the actions to be taken in the pursuit of mission accomplishment during any activation of an emergency operations or response plan. The Con‐Ops can be thought of from the perspective of ends, ways, and means. The “end” is the stated objective, ranging from a very broad strategic aim to the accomplishment of a specific task. The “means” are the capabilities to be employed in each situation. The “ways” are the description of how the means are to be employed to achieve the ends.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Critical Infrastructure includes the vast network of highways, connecting bridges and tunnels, railways, utilities, hospital and medical facilities, and buildings necessary to maintain normalcy in daily life. Transportation, commerce, public healthcare, clean water, fuel supplies, natural gas, and electricity all rely on these vital systems.
CULTURAL COMPETENCE Cultural competence refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socio‐economic backgrounds, particularly in the context of human resources, non‐profit organizations, and government agencies whose employees work with persons from different cultural/ethnic backgrounds. Cultural competence comprises four components: Awareness of one's own cultural worldview, Attitude towards cultural differences, Knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and cross‐cultural skills.
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DISASTER SERVICES WORKERS (DSW) During an emergency or disaster, the City may ask employees to do work outside the normal scope of their duties as Disaster Service Workers (DSW). All public employees in the State of California are considered Disaster Service Workers.
Even though employees may work outside of theirscope, they will not be asked to perform duties that require specialized technical skills or physical activities that are beyond their individual capacities or capabilities.
humanitarian or palliative care in the aftermath.
EMERGENCY EVENT An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. Most emergenciesrequire urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation. Some, but not all emergency situations may be prevented or mitigated due to diligent pre‐planning and risk reduction. Sometimes emergencies can be overwhelming and despite rapid and effective emergency response efforts, the situation may devolve into humanitarian or palliative care in the aftermath.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves asthe coordination hub for an incidentresponse. Thisfacility provides a central intelligence arena for decision makers and response team personnel to gather critical information, coordinate response activities, and manage personnel as the emergency dictates.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (EOP) The Emergency Operations Plan provides the structure and processes that the City utilizes to respond to and initially recover from an event. The EOP is therefore the response and recovery component of the Emergency Management Plan.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Emergency Preparedness is the state of readiness achieved through proper and timely planning. Such readiness relies on proactive steps taken to prepare for unexpected, serious, and dangerous occurrences. Emergency planning may involve preparation and planning for a natural or human‐caused disaster, accidents, security breaches, domestic and foreign terrorism, mass casualty incidents, mass fatality situations, food and water disruptions, supply chain interruptions, infrastructure damage, or any disruptive catastrophe.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Emergency response includes any systematic response to an unexpected or dangerous occurrence. The goal of an emergency response procedure is to mitigate the impact of the event on people and the environment.
FLEXIBILITY According to the National Response Framework, planning efforts need to be built on a foundation of flexibility, scalability, and adaptability. Flexibility refers to the idea that a plan must be able to allow for improvisation and redirection if the original plan is rendered unusable.
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FULL‐SCALE EXERCISE A full scale exercise is a multi‐agency, multijurisdictional, multi‐discipline exercise involving functional responses (e.g., a joint field office, emergency operation centers, Department Operations Centers, etc.) and ‘‘boots on the ground’’ responses (e.g., firefighters decontaminating mock victims, EMS personnel establishing triage areas, activating alerts and messaging, etc.) It is intended to test and evaluate the operational capability of the emergency management system in an interactive manner.
GENERAL STAFF The group of incident management personnel reporting to the Incident Commander. They may have one or more Deputies, as needed. The General Staff consists of the Operations Section Chief, Planning/Intelligence Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief.
INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple jurisdictions, departments, or agencies can be effective.
INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC) The incident commander is the person responsible for all aspects of an emergency response; including quickly developing incident objectives, managing all incident operations, application of resources as well asresponsibility for all personsinvolved. The incident commander sets priorities and defines the organization of the incident response teams and the overall incident action plan. The role of incident commander may be assumed by senior or higher qualified officers upon their arrival or as the situation dictates. Even if subordinate positions are not assigned, the incident commander position will always be designated or assumed.
INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS See “Interoperability” below.
INTEROPERABILITY Interoperability is an essential communications link within public safety and public service wireless communications systems which permits units from two or more different entities to interact with one another and to exchange information according to a prescribed method to achieve predictable results.
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JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM (JIS) A joint information system provides the process for merging incident information and public affairs into a united organization. This organizational structure provides consistent, coordinated, and timely information during a crisis or incident operations.
Its mission includes (1) to provide a structure and system for developing and delivering coordinated interagency messages; (2) to develop, recommend, and execute public information plans and strategies on behalf of the incident commander; and (3) to advise the incident commander on public affairs issues that could affect a response effort, and controlling rumors and inaccurate information that could undermine public confidence.
MITIGATION Mitigation encompasses all activities that reduce or eliminate the probability of a hazard occurrence or eliminate or reduce the impact from the hazard if it should occur. In Comprehensive Emergency Management, mitigation activities are undertaken during the time prior to an imminent or actual hazard impact.
MULTI‐AGENCY COORDINATION SYSTEM (MACS) Multi‐agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are a part of the standardized Incident Command System. MACS provides the basic architecture for facilitating the allocation of resources, incident prioritization, coordination, and integration of multiple agencies for large‐scale incidents and emergencies.
MUTUAL AID (AGREEMENTS) (ASSISTANCE) In the context of emergency management, mutual aid is an agreement among emergency responders to lend assistance across jurisdictional boundaries. This may occur due to an emergency response that exceeds local resources, such as a natural disaster act of terror. Mutual aid may be ad hoc, requested only when such an emergency occurs. It may also be a formal standing agreement for cooperative emergency management on a continuing basis, such as ensuring that resources are dispatched from the nearest locale, regardless of which side of the jurisdictional boundary the incident is on.
NON‐GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) Organizations which are independent of government involvement are known as non‐governmental organizations or non‐government organizations. NGOs are a subgroup of organizationsfounded by citizens, which include clubs and associations that provide services to their members and others. NGOs are usually nonprofit organizations, and many of them are active in humanitarianism or the social sciences. Several NGOs avail themselves to the community during times of crisis.
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OPERATIONAL AREA (OA) Operational Area refers to the Cal OES (Southern) region which has the responsibility of carrying out the coordination of information and resources within the region and between the SEMS state and regional levels to ensure effective and efficient support to local response. Operational Areas serve as the conduit for local and regional perspective and provide a physical presence for Cal OES functions at the local level in all phases of emergency management.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO) During ongoing and significant emergencies, the City may appoint or designate a Public Information Officer or Officer who would be responsible for creating and enabling communication between the jurisdiction, and both news media outlets and the public. This position serves in the Incident Command Structure and supports the mission of the Incident Commander. It is up to the PIO(s) to make sure any statements released to the press and the public follow agency guidelines, are accurate, and adhere to official policy or laws.
RECOVERY A critical part of handling any serious emergency is in the management of the Disaster Recovery Phase. The Recovery Phase is likely to involve, to a significant degree, external emergency services. The priority during this phase is the safety and wellbeing of the citizens, emergency workers, and disaster recovery personnel. Another top priority is the minimization of the emergency itself, the removal or minimization of the threat of further injury or damage and the re‐establishment of external services such as power, communications, water etc. A significant task during this phase is also the completion of Damage Assessment Forms.
RESILIENCY (COMMUNITY) See Community Resiliency above.
SCALABILITY According to the National Response Framework, planning efforts need to be built on a foundation of flexibility, scalability, and adaptability. Scalability refers to the idea that a plan must be able to be expanded or compressed based on the complexity of a potential emergency.
STAKEHOLDERS An emergency management stakeholder is an individual who is affected by the decisions made (or not made) by emergency managers and policymakers in his or her community. Since all citizens are likely to be affected by emergency management policies, this definition implies all citizens are emergency management stakeholders.
TABLETOP EXERCISE A table‐top exercise (TTX) is a discussion‐based exercise in response to a scenario intended to generate a dialogue of various issues to facilitate a conceptual understanding, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and/or achieve changes in perceptions about plans, policies, or procedures.
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TABLETOP EXERCISE A table‐top exercise (TTX) is a discussion‐based exercise in response to a scenario intended to generate a dialogue of various issues to facilitate a conceptual understanding, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and/or achieve changes in perceptions about plans, policies, or procedures.
TACTICAL See Tactical Response below
TACTICAL RESPONSE A tactical response is contrasted with a strategic vision. Strategy defines the long‐term goals of the mission and how the response team might achieve them. Put another way,strategy givesthe organization the path needed to achieve a successful mission. Tactics and tactical response measures are much more concrete and are often oriented toward smallersteps and a shorter time frame along the way. Tactical milestones are easily identifiable.
UNIFIED COMMAND A Unified Command allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability. Under a Unified Command, a single, coordinated Incident Action Plan will direct all activities.
UNIFIED DISASTER COUNCIL (UDC) The Unified Disaster Council (UDC) is the governing body of the Unified San Diego County Emergency Services Organization. The Council is comprised of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, who serves as Chair of the Council, and representatives from the 18 incorporated cities.
VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGIES During a major disaster or catastrophic event that prevents people from reporting to a physical location, many departments, jurisdictions, and agencies may ask certain employees to work from home. Remote work is enabled by technologies including virtual private networks (VPNs), voice over internet protocols (VoIPs), virtual meetings, cloud technology, work collaboration tools and even facial recognition technologies that enable a person to appear before a virtual background to preserve the privacy of the home. Remote work also saves commute time and provides more flexibility.
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS Vulnerable populations include patients who are racial or ethnic minorities, children, elderly, socioeconomically disadvantaged, underinsured or those with certain medical conditions. Members of vulnerable populations often have health conditionsthat are exacerbated by unnecessarily inadequate healthcare.
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WebEOC WebEOC is a web‐enabled crisis information management system that provides real‐ time Information sharing and Situational Awareness. It provides a platform for real‐time information‐sharing between organizations, within and across disciplines, and among geographic regions.
WHOLE COMMUNITY (PLANNING OR APPROACH) Whole Community is defined by FEMA as "a means by which residents, emergency management practitioners, organizational and community leaders, and government officials can collectively understand and assess the needs of their respective communities and determine the best ways to organize and strengthen their assets, capacities, and interests.”
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AAR (AFTER ACTION REPORT)
ADA (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990)
AFN (ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS)
ARC (AMERICAN RED CROSS)
ASL (AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE)
C.A.S.T. (CITIZENS’ ADVERSITY SUPPORT TEAM) [ESCONDIDO] CAL OES (CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES)
CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING)
CDAA (CALIFORNIA DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT)
CERT (COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM)
CHP (CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL)
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANS OR SYSTEM
CON‐OPS (CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS)
CPG (COMPREHENSIVE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE 101, VERSION 2)
DES (DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES)
DOC (DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER)
DSW (DISASTER SERVICES WORKERS)
EAS (EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM)
ECDC (SAN DIEGO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA CENTER)
EEI (ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION)
EO (EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION)
EOC (EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER)
EOP (EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN)
FCC (FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
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FEMA (FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY)
FMAG (FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT)
HR (HUMAN RESOURCES)
HSGP (HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM)
IC (INCIDENT COMMANDER)
ICS (INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM)
IDE (INITIAL DAMAGE ESTIMATE)
IT OR ITS (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS)
JFO (JOINT FIELD OFFICE)
JIS (JOINT INFORMATION SYSTEM)
LE (LAW ENFORCEMENT, POLICE, SHERIFF, ETC.)
MACS (MULTI‐AGENCY COORDINATION SYSTEM)
NGO (NON‐GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION)
NIMS (NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
OA (OPERATIONAL AREA)
P/I (PLANNING/INTELLIGENCE)
PDA (PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT)
PIO (PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER)
PW (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
RCS (REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM)
SEMS (STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM)
SHSGP (STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM)
SOC (STATE OPERATIONS CENTER)
SPR (STATE PREPAREDNESS REPORT)
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TLO (TERRORISM LIAISON OFFICER)
UASI (URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE)
UCG (UNIFIED COORDINATION GROUP)
UDC (UNIFIED DISASTER COUNCIL)
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI)
VoIP (VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL)
VRI (VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING)
VRS (VIDEO RELAY SERVICES)
WEA (WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERTS)
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AAR ........................................................................................................................... 62, 63, 74, 83 Accessible Alert San Diego .................................................................................................... 57, 59 AFN........................................................................................... 5, 10, 16, 17, 24, 25, 32, 80, 85, 93 Alert San Diego ............................................................................................................... 57, 59, 60 alerting ............................................................................................................................ 20, 58, 59 American Red Cross.......................................................................................28, 34, 40, 41, 42, 65 Americans with Disabilities Act....................................................................................... 20, 21, 74 ARC ....................................................................................................................................... 40, 83 Cal OES............................................................................... 9, 11, 22, 39, 41, 43, 44, 54, 63, 73, 79 California Disaster Assistance Act ...............................................................................................65 California Government Code..................................................................................... 21, 45, 64, 69 CDAA..................................................................................................................................... 65, 83 CERT...............................................................................................................22, 39, 40, 63, 75, 83 City Attorney............................................................................................................................... 37 City Clerk............................................................................................................. 11, 38, 41, 43, 63 City Council .................................................................................. 11, 29, 30, 37, 38, 41, 44, 49, 50 City Manager................................................................................ 11, 14, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 50, 64 Command Staff ............................................................................................................... 26, 48, 75 Community resiliency.................................................................................................................. 19 Con‐Ops ......................................................................................................................................75 Director of Emergency Services .....................................................................29, 30, 45, 47, 49, 50 Disaster procurement policy ....................................................................................................... 64 Disaster Services Worker ............................................................................................................ 38 DOC................................................................................................................................. 52, 57, 83 DSW ................................................................................................................................ 38, 76, 83 Emergency Management.............. 10, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 23, 38, 39, 51, 58, 65, 69, 73, 75, 77, 78 EOC 11, 20, 22, 23, 28, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42, 47, 48, 49, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 60, 62, 64, 67, 70, 71, 72, 76, 83
EOP .............................................................................10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 45, 51, 68, 73, 77, 83 Escondido Amateur Radio Association........................................................................................40 Evacuation ...................................................................................................................... 20, 60, 73 Federal ..................................................................10, 13, 14, 20, 24, 39, 52, 57, 58, 62, 64, 69, 74 Federal Communications Commission........................................................................................58 FEMA............................................................................................ 13, 14, 39, 58, 65, 68, 69, 82, 83 Finance............................................................................................... 36, 41, 43, 44, 49, 53, 64, 77 Full‐scale exercise ....................................................................................................................... 23 General Staff ................................................................................................................... 26, 75, 77 Hazard Mitigation ............................................................................................... 17, 23, 24, 69, 73 ICS ................................................................................................ 22, 25, 31, 32, 52, 56, 69, 78, 84 IDE......................................................................................................................................... 63, 84 Resolution No. 2024-159
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Individual Assistance................................................................................................................... 65 Joint Information System............................................................................................................ 35 Mass notification........................................................................................................ 20, 31, 47, 58 Mayor.................................................................................................................................... 29, 41 mitigation.......................................................................................................13, 23, 24, 66, 74, 78 Mutual Aid .....................................................................................................19, 22, 51, 67, 69, 73 NIMS ........................................................................................................10, 14, 18, 22, 23, 67, 84 Operational Area................11, 13, 14, 15, 24, 28, 45, 46, 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 65, 66, 68, 69, 73, 79 Preparedness..............................................................13, 15, 19, 22, 23, 26, 38, 39, 40, 51, 66, 75 Public assistance ............................................................................................................. 31, 62, 64 Recovery .... 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 27, 28, 30, 36, 37, 47, 48, 51, 53, 55, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66, 74, 77, 80 Response... 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 SEMS ...........................................................................10, 14, 18, 22, 24, 25, 49, 51, 67, 69, 79, 84 Shelters............................................................................................................... 28, 34, 35, 40, 67 State........... 10, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 39, 45, 46, 48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 57, 62, 63, 64, 66, 68, 74, 76 Tabletop exercise........................................................................................................................ 23 UASI ...................................................................................................................................... 66, 84 UCG....................................................................................................................................... 54, 84 Unified Command ..................................................................................................... 26, 52, 53, 81 Unified Coordination Group........................................................................................................ 54 Unified Disaster Council.................................................................................................. 10, 58, 81 Urban Area Security Initiative ..................................................................................................... 66 Vulnerable Populations............................................................................................................... 81 WEA ................................................................................................................................ 57, 58, 85 WebEOC.......................................................................................................................... 56, 62, 81 Whole community....................................................................................................................... 14 Resolution No. 2024-159
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CONSENT CALENDAR - (A. MORROW) - CONTINUING REPAIR OF THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE ESCONDIDO TRUNK SEWER MAIN CONSENT CALENDAR - (J. PERPETUA) - SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT AND UNCLASSIFIED GROUPS; PART-TIME PAY PLAN CONSENT CALENDAR - (C. HOLMES) - APPROVAL OF THE FY2025/26 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE CONSENT CALENDAR- (C. HOLMES)- ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ON CAPITAL FUNDS FUNDED BY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66006
PUBLIC HEARING - (J. SCHOENECK) - SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS - (C. MCKINNEY) - MODIFICATION TO APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 900 W MISSION CURRENT BUISNESS - (J. SCHOENECK) - ENTERING INTO A GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ESCONDIDO AND R1 ESCONDIDO INVESTMENT, LLC CURRENT BUSINESS - (J. SCHOENECK) -PUBLIC ART DEACCESSIONING AND REMOVAL OF VINEHENGE CURRENT BUSINESS - (D. WHITE / J. GARCIA) - REVIEW OF CITY SIGN ORDINANCE 12/11/2024 - INSTALLATION CEREMONY
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