DATE:
Sept 20, 2022
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Nils Bentsen, City Manager
BY:
Rachel Molina, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Colby, Community Relations Specialist
SUBJECT:
2022 Emergency Operations Plan Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-67 adopting the 2022 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Update and authorize staff to make future non-substantive revisions.
BACKGROUND
In order to adequately and efficiently respond to emergency situations such as natural and manmade disasters which can include catastrophic earthquakes, wildfires, flood, and other emergency situations, an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is necessary to delineate how City resources will be allocated in these situations. Additionally, an EOP outlines the various roles and duties of City personnel that are assigned to the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of an emergency.
Cities in California must produce an EOP that is compliant with the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Both SEMS and NIMS are based on responding to emergencies by utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS). The plan must also complement the San Bernardino County Operational Area EOP and the State of California Emergency Plan.
The Emergency Operations Plan must be regularly reviewed and revised in order for the City to remain eligible for disaster assistance and financial reimbursement. The most recent update of the Plan was adopted in 2013.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
City staff coordinated with Claris Strategy to produce the 2022 Emergency Operations Plan update with the following goals in mind:
Reflects current best practices and format, including streamlining the basic plan Identifies gaps in the 2017 EOP and incorporates changes to address these gaps Meets state and federal standards
Incorporates cultural competence measures into the plan as outlined in SB 160, to ensure that the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of all residents are addressed Addresses requirements outlined in AB 477 Emergency Preparedness: Vulnerable Populations Utilizes the Cal OES Crosswalk and Comprehensive Preparedness Guide Plan Analysis Tool to ensure compliancy with SEMS and NIMS Complements San Bernardino County Emergency Operations Plan and the State of California Emergency Plan In addition to typical update changes associated with title changes and updated references, more significant changes include:
Changes to Emergency Operations Center Organization
Changes to EOP Checklists
New Additions
Hyperlinked Table of Contents of One EOP File instead of Multiple Files Disabled, Access and Functional Needs Guidance
Revised Action Planning Guidance
New Planning graphic
Standing Objectives
Updated Financial Management Information and Graphic
Change of Shift Form
Resource Request Form
Procurement Justification Form
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Resolution No. 2022-67
2022 Emergency Operations Plan Update (On file in Clerk’s office) City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia STAFF REPORT City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Mayor and Council Members
2022 Emergency Operations Plan Update
September 20, 2022