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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-2016 Item 02, PresentationDisaster Preparedness Check In Part Three: City Employees Prepared and Activated as Disaster Service Workers 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Overview Role of City employees Establishing minimum training and certification standards Worksite operational readiness Emergency Operations Center (EOC) awareness Improving notification process On the horizon 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Role of City Employees: Authority California Government Code Section 3100 “In furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.” 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Role of City Employees During a disaster, the activities of employees will be based on prioritized community needs and individual/organizational skills sets Some employees may see continued alignment with typical daily operations Storm event and Urban Forest Services staff Others may find themselves using their skills in a new manner An incident that results in a neighborhood evacuation and Parks & Recreation staff 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Minimum Training Standards Following Federal guidelines Standardized training FEMA-approved certification assists with demonstrating eligibility for reimbursement Majority of classes are self-paced and online Minimums established by anticipated disaster response role of each employee class and in consultation with national and local best practices 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Road to certification… 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation City facility visits Fire and Police has visited all City facilities to discuss topics such as: Active shooter preparedness and response Personal and family preparedness for home and office City facility infrastructure awareness and care in the event of disaster 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Emergency Operations Center Awareness Partnered with countywide peers to better understand EOC operations Provided two EOC “open houses” to familiarize key staff with: The facility and layout Resources The function and relationships between functions in the EOC 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Improving the notification process for key staff Updated all department rosters and commitment to maintain contact information with greater frequency Exploring use of existing resources to improve the execution of timely, accurate, and actionable communications Intercom functionality option Paging group option 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation On the horizon Continue on path to accomplish minimum certification levels Exercise communication tools Continue with emergency preparedness site visits, reaching all City staff When staff is recalled, explore options for maximizing information flow during an emergency… 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation On the horizon: Cutting edge GIS Scenario: Flood in SLO Field crews deployed to assess flood conditions Field-captured observations and photos are immediately mapped and available in the EOC and to the community Significantly enhances communications, decision making, disaster assessment, and record keeping 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation Questions or comments 03-01-2016 Item 2, Presentation