A. Purpose
To provide a process to facilitate the community's transition form a disaster situation to the resumption of normal activities.
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B. Scope
1. This ESF applies to all county organizations and addresses disaster related assistance and services provided by government and volunteer agencies following the response to an emergency or disaster.
2. This ESF identifies mitigation services and activities provided by Pierce County.
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A. It is the policy of Pierce County to coordinate recovery efforts with the long term development and mitigation plans of the county. In managing near term and long term recovery efforts, the Executive may form ad hoc partnerships with other jurisdictions, Federal and state agencies, and groups within the private sector to advise upon and assist in the development of recovery plans for Pierce County after a major disaster.
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B. It is the policy of Pierce County to coordinate with state and Federal agencies to facilitate the delivery of assistance programs to individuals, including the identification of appropriate site(s) for the Disaster Application Center(s).
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C. It is policy of Pierce County to support mitigation activities to eliminate or reduce disaster damages and to coordinate recovery efforts with long term development and hazard mitigation plans of the county.
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A. Emergency/Disaster Conditions and Hazards
Refer to the Pierce County Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. There may be an immediate and urgent need for medical aid, sanitation, food, water, shelter, clothing, and transportation following an emergency or disaster.
2. It is expected that individuals and families be self sufficient for at least 72 hours after an emergency or disaster. To the extent practicable, immediate basic needs will be provided by the benefit of pre-disaster preparedness.
3. Needs not met by individual responsibility will be referred to established public or private programs consistent with individual qualifications, organizational priorities, and resource availability.
4. Public and private energy and utility services will have, and implemented plans to continue the respective service during recovery and restoration.
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A. Considerations of short term recovery needs should commence as soon as the immediate life saving efforts in response to a disaster are completed. They include, but are not limited to expanding the Pierce County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and departmental administrative capacity, managing a great deal of information, setting short term recovery priorities, and keeping the public informed.
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B. Consideration needs to be given to the transition from the concepts of on-scene and EOC Incident Command to management of long term recovery needs. Departmental staff who will be involved in this process should be identified by the Executive, and in partnership with the Pierce County cities and towns and the private sector, begin work on recovery needs.
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C. The Radio Communications Maintenance Division of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) staff are to report to the Radio Communications shop to begin the assessment and restoration of the communications system.
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D. If a major event occurs, the telecommunications staff of the Pierce County Information Services Department (ISD) will assess the status of the telephone system, make contact with appropriate telephone vendors and work to restore service or to implement alternatives.
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E. The ISD is the lead agency for the restoration of the county electronic mail (E-Mail) system.
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F. Upon the occurrence of a major disaster, the Enhanced 9-1-1 Administration Manager and Enhanced 9-1-1 staff shall report to the EOC to begin coordination with the telephone companies and the public safety answering points (PSAPs), primary and secondary, for the restoration of Enhanced 9-1-1 service.
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G. Information about specific local, state and Federal programs for citizens and small businesses (Individual Assistance) will be disseminated to the public through the Emergency Public Information Officer (EPIO), including, but not limited to, needs for assessment information, location of Disaster Application Centers and specific program information.
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H. The DEM is responsible for coordinating the meetings between local jurisdictions and the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for application for Federal recovery programs (Public Assistance).
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I. When the President announces a Disaster Declaration, the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Section 408, sets forth certain conditions for receiving any Federal disaster loans or grants, specifically that mitigation measures will be taken to prevent such damages from re-occurring.
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J. The Presidential Declaration of Disaster authorizes a variety of Federal programs to assist individuals. This assistance is intended to aid citizens in the resumption of a normal way of life, not provide complete restitution for injuries and property damage.
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K. When a Presidential Disaster Declaration is proclaimed, the state Emergency Management Division and FEMA establish Disaster Application Centers to provide disaster victims with a single location to make application for assistance programs.
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L. When notified of the implementation of Federal assistance programs, county departments which are involved with recovery assistance programs are responsible for the following:
1. Review of the current program guidance to ensure familiarity with program procedures.
2. Collect appropriate forms, information brochures and program guidance.
3. Provide adequate staff to the Disaster Application Center(s).
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M. Emergency related projects may require an environmental impact study or permit prior to final project approval. In some emergency situations environmental review and permits may be waived or orally approved as per the following:
1. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA - Environmental Review) WAC 197-10-180.
2. Hydraulics Act (Hydraulics Permit) RCW 75.20.100.
3. Forest Practices Act (Application for Forest Practices) RCW 76.09.060 (2).
4. Shorelines Management Act (Shorelines Permit) WAC 173-14-040.(2),(3).
5. Flood Control Zones by State (Permit for Improvement) RCW 86.16.080.
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N. Non time-critical actions affecting archaeological/historical protected areas should be coordinated with the state Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
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A. Joint Primary Agencies
1. Pierce County Department of Emergency Management
a. Emergency Management Division
1. lead agency for the coordination of recovery and restoration activities in Pierce County.
2. provide information for hazard mitigation, and work with other departments in developing mitigation strategies for the county.
3. coordinate the efforts of the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team including the selection of membership from Pierce County.
4. prepare local situation reports (sitreps) and collect damage assessment information.
5. coordinate the efforts of the Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team including the selection of membership from Pierce County.
b. Enhanced 9-1-1 Administration Division
Provide coordination with the telephone companies and PSAPs, primary and secondary, for the restoration of Enhanced 9-1-1 service.
c. Fire Prevention Bureau
1. coordinate fire prevention and mitigation activities in unincorporated Pierce County and assist fire districts in fire prevention planning and programs.
2. enforce county codes which relate to life safety and hazardous materials.
d. Radio Communications Maintenance Division
assess and restore the county communications system.
2. Pierce County Planning and Land Services
a. act as the lead agency in the coordination of hazard mitigation activities as they relate to land use planning and natural resource management.
b. Building Inspection Division
1. enforce county codes to assure health and life fire safety in the construction of new buildings.
2. abate hazards in existing buildings.
c. Development Center Division
provide information for mitigation activities.
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B. Support Agencies
1. Pierce County Departments
a. Risk Management
coordinate hazard mitigation activities for county employees occupying county facilities.
b. Information Services
1. provide for the restoration of the county electronic mail (E-Mail) system.
2. provide liaison with telephone service providers for the reestablishment of telephone capability to county government.
c. Public Works
1. coordinate hazard mitigation in the development of policy, issuance of permits, and the design and construction of county facilities and structures.
2. provide incident information to the EOC, when requested.
3. provide representation at the Disaster Assistance Center, when requested, to coordinate inquiries concerning road and drainage issues.
d. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)
develop procedures for emergency restoration of communications.
e. Health Department
1. coordinate programs for the mitigation of public health hazards.
2. provide incident information to the EOC, when requested.
f. Community and Economic Development
assist individuals and businesses with Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan applications.
2. School Districts
a. develop district and building hazard mitigation and emergency plans in accordance with state and district guidance and policy.
b. provide incident information to the EOC, when requested.
3. Other Public Agencies and Organizations
Provide situation reports from facilities and from field observations by drivers, supervisors, etc.
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A. Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team
1. An Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team is established consisting of representatives from Federal, state and local government. The DEM will coordinate with county departments for team participants.
2. The Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team prepares three reports at different time intervals after the disaster to document mitigation needs, recommendations for action, and progress on mitigation activities to reduce future impacts in the disaster area. FEMA provides guidance for these reports through the state Emergency Management Division after a Presidential Declaration of Disaster.
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B. The Planning and Land Services Department (PALS) is the lead department for incorporating hazard mitigation in the development of land use plans and policy in Pierce County. The DEM shall provide hazard information, upon request.
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C. The Building Division of PALS is the lead agency for the enforcement of the Uniform Building Code as it relates to mitigation and general building safety. The Building Official is responsible for the enforcement of the Uniform Building Code in Pierce County.
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D. The River Improvement, Public Works Department, is the lead agency for the design and maintenance of flood mitigation structures along rivers where the county is responsible for these structures.
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E. The Water Programs, Public Works Department, is the lead agency for the design and maintenance of mitigation structures for surface water drainage.
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F. The Fire Prevention Bureau, DEM, is the lead agency for the enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code as it relates to fire safety and fire prevention. The Fire Marshal is responsible for enforcing the Uniform Fire Code in Pierce County.
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G. Other county departments which issue permits, develop plans and other activities are responsible for including hazard mitigation considerations as authorized by county code or state and Federal requirements.
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Tab 1-Recovery Issues: Guidance for Debris Management/Recycling
Tab 2-Recover Issues: Storage and Treatment of Water
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