HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 05-19 MB Emergency Management PlanRESOLUTION NO. 05-19
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE NOVEMBER 2018 REVISION OF THE MORRO BAY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP), PART 1, BASIC PLAN, THE CALIFORNIA
STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SEMS), AND FEDERAL
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of local, state and
federal governments; and
WHEREAS, no plan can prevent death and destruction, but good plans carried out by
knowledgeable and well -trained personnel can and will minimize losses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay has prepared an Emergency Management Plan (EMP) to ensure
the most effective and economical allocation of resources for the maximum benefit and protection of the
civilian population in time of emergency; and
WHEREAS, Part 1 of the Emergency Management Plan establishes the emergency organization,
assigns tasks, specifies policies and general procedures, establishes emergency lines of Council member
succession and provides for coordination for planning efforts of the various emergency staff and service
elements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan establishes City policy and
objectives for emergency management and response; and
WHEREAS, the City wants to assure the Emergency Management Plan reflects the City's use of the
Federal National Incident Management System and State Standardized Emergency Management System
as adopted by Resolution 31-06 on July 10, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to correct errors in the original plan and provide accurate updated data
for compliance with state mandates, federal mandates, and San Luis Obispo County Emergency
Management Plan to the City of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section In That the above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. That the City of Morro Bay does hereby adopt the November 2018 revision of the City
of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan Part 1, California Standardized Emergency Management
System, and Federal National Incident Management System (attached as an exhibit to this resolution).
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and
enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council, City of Morro Bay, California at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 8tn day of January 2019 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
ATTEST:
Headding, CI Heller, McPherson
None
None
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NA SWANSON, City Clerk
City of Morro Bay
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan
City of Morro Bay
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Basic Plan
Developed for:
Steven C. Knuckles
Fire Chief
City of Morro Bay
Fire Department
Morro Bay, CA
Developed by:
David L. Mathe
Emergency Leadership and
Preparedness Advisor
Nipomo, CA.
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PLAN ADOPTION
This is the official City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for responding to
various emergencies causing damage in the City of Morro Bay. The Plan's responsibilities and
authorities are effective as indicated below.
COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Morro Bay Fire Department is responsible for Emergency Management and Preparedness
coordination and will revise Hazard Specific Annexes and related Support Materials, as appropriate.
This Plan is Tactical in nature not Policy, and as such revisions does not require City Council approval.
The plan covers all emergencies and it is broken down into the following types of major events:
A. Earthquake
B. Hazardous Materials
C. Multiple Casualty
D. Flood
E. Fire
F. Tsunami
G. Civil Disturbance
H. Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
I. Terrorism
J. Adverse Weather
The City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, including the Hazard Specific
Annexes, was developed using State Multiple Hazard Functional Planning guidelines, and as such,
complies with state and federal mandates. Compatibility with the San Luis Obispo County Emergency
Management Plans was designed into the City of Morro Bay Plan. Common elements in the Plan
include an annual review and update of all plans, regular field or tabletop exercises for all plans,
automatic Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation trigger points, and incident management
using both the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) level and the Incident
Command System (ICS) at the field response level.
Steven C. Knuckles
Fire Chief
City of Morro Bay
Date: January 3, 2019
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Basic an
Section Paee
Plan Adoption 2
Table of Contents 3
SECTION I —INTRODUCTION 5
.Purpose 5
B. Objectives 5
C. Plan Organization 6
Part 1— Basic 6
Part 2 — Hazard -Specific Annexes 6
Part 3 — Resource Directory 7
Part 4 — Recovery Resource Directory and Plan 7
Part 5 — Emergency Operations Center Position Checklists 8
Part 6 — Debris Management 8
Part 7 — Shelter and Welfare 8
Part 8 — Evacuation 9
D. Persons with Functional and Access Needs 9
E. Plan Coordination 10
F. Emergency Preparedness 10
SECTION II — CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS 11
A. Basic Elements of Emergency Response 11
B. Mutual Aid Concepts 11
C. San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Management 12
SECTION III —HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS 12
A. Earthquake 12
B. Hazardous Materials 14
C. Multiple Casualty 15
D. Flood 15
E. Fire 16
F. Tsunami 17
G. Civil Disturbance 17
H. Diablo Canyon Power Plant 18
I. Terrorism 19
1. Adverse Weather 19
SECTION IV — CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS AND RECONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT 21
A. Continuity of Operations 21
B. Reconstitution of Government 21
1. Lines of Succession 21
2. Temporary City Seat of Government and Emergency Operations Center 22
3. Vital Records 22
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SECTION V — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 23
A. Incident Management System (NIMS and SEMS) 23
B. Incident Command System 23
C. Department Operating Center (DOC) 24
D. City of Morro Bay Emergency Organization 24
E. Responsibilities 25
1. Emergency Operations Center Director 25
2. Field Incident Commander (IC) 25
3. EOC Safety Officer and Security Officer 26
4, Public Information Officer 26
5. Liaison Officer 27
6. Policy Group 27
7.Operations Section 27
8. Plans and Intelligence Section 27
9. Logistics Section 28
10. Finance and Administration Section 28
Emergency Operations Center Position Assignments 29
SECTION VI -PROGRAM MAINTENANCE 30
A. Disaster Council 30
B. Plan and Procedure Maintenance 30
C. Emergency Resources Maintenance 30
D. Training 30
E. Revision Record 32
SECTION VII—AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES 33
A. Authorities 33
1. Federal 33
2. State 33
3. Local 33
B. References 33
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER POSITION FLOW CHART 35
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SECTION I -INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of the City of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan (hereafter referred to as the
"Plan") is to describe the City of Morro Bay policies and concepts for responding to major
emergencies that could affect the health, safety, and property of the public within the City of Morro
Bay.
B. Objectives
The objectives of this Plan are to:
• Protect the public and property in the City of Morro Bay.
• Establish official City of Morro Bay policy for response to emergencies utilizing
National Incident Management System (NIMS), the California Standardized
Emergency Management System (SEMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Identify authorities and assign responsibilities for planning and response activities.
• Identify the scope of potential hazards which form a basis for planning.
• Identify other jurisdictions and organizations with which planning and emergency
response activities should be coordinated.
• Establish the City of Morro Bay Emergency Organization that will lead the emergency
response and recovery.
• Establish the City of Morro Bay policy for providing emergency information to the
public.
• Outline pre -planned response actions that will be taken by the City of Morro Bay
emergency personnel to mitigate the emergency's effects.
• Establish responsibilities for the maintenance of the overall City of Morro Bay
emergency preparedness program.
• Establish basic operational protocols and guidelines for activating and operating the
City of Morro Bay Emergency Operations Center.
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C. Plan Organization
The City of Morro Bay's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan consists of eight
parts.
An abstract of each part is provided below:
Part 1—Basic Plan
The Basic Plan serves as an overview for elements of response that is common to all types of
emergencies.
Part 2 - Hazard -Specific Annexes
The hazard -specific plans that are used to implement the concepts and policies set forth in
this Plan. Each Annex covers the response elements specific to the type of emergency
addressed. The annexes contained in Part 2 are as follows:
Annex A. Earthquake
Annex B. Hazardous Material
Annex C. Multiple Casualty
Annex D. Flood
Annex E. Fire
Annex F. Tsunami
Annex G. Civil Disturbance
Annex H. Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
Annex I. Terrorism
Annex I Adverse Weather
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Part 3 —Resource Directory
City of Morro Bay Emergency Operations Center Resource Directory
The Resource Directory consists of support materials and references, and is a stand-alone
document. The materials are intended to provide emergency personnel with information and
data to support the City's emergency response efforts.
Resource Directory materials in Part 3 include:
1. City of Morro Bay Emergency Proclamations
2. City of Morro Bay Emergency Operations Center Communications and Messaging
3. City of Morro Bay Phone Directory (Confidential Numbers -limited distribution)
4. City of Morro Bay Reverse 911 Process
5. City of Morro Bay Faith Bases Organizations
6. Child Day Care Centers
7. ARES Activation
8. Senior Care Facilities
9. City of Morro Bay Police Volunteers
10. City of Morro Bay CERT activation process
11. City of Morro Bay Resources
12. Persons with Access and Function Needs
13. Emergency Alerting System (EAS)
Note: Parts 2 and 3, the Hazard Specific Annexes and Support Documents, are tactical contain
information that changes frequently.
Part 4 —Recovery Resource Directory and Plan
Part 4 of this Plan consists of Recovery materials and references, and is a stand-alone
document. The materials are intended to provide information and data to support the City's
emergency recovery efforts.
1. Concept of Operations
2. Recovery Operations Organization
3. Recovery Operations Responsibilities
4. Recovery Damage/Safety Assessment
5. Documentation
6. Disaster Assistance Process for Public Agencies
7. Hazard Mitigation — Planning and Prevention
8. After Action Reporting
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Part 5 —Emergency Operations Center Position Checklists
Part 5 of this Plan consists of SEMS/NIMS Emergency Operations Center Position Checklists.
The Checklists are intended to provide information to city Staff who are designated as Section
Chief/Coordinators and their support staff.
Position Checklists include:
1. Emergency Operations Center Staff
2. Command Staff
3. General Staff
4. Operations Section
5. Logistics Section
6. Finance and Administration
7. Plans and Intelligence
Part 6 —Debris Management
Part 6 of this Plan consists of Debris Management materials and references, and is a stand-
alone document. The materials are intended to provide information and data to support the
City's Debris Management.
The Debris Management Plan Consists of the following elements:
1. Applicant Eligibility
2. Concept of Operations
3. Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction (TSDR) Sites
4. Debris Removal
5. Eligible Work
6. Debris Reduction Methods
7. Demolition of a Damaged Public Facility or Privately Owned Building
8. Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Site Closeout Procedures
9. Debris Forecasting and Estimating
10. Debris Monitoring
.Organization and Responsibilities
12.Administration and Logistics
13.Authorities, References and Regulations
Part 7 —Shelter and Welfare
Part 7 of this Plan consists of Shelter and Welfare materials and references, and is a stand-
alone document. The materials are intended to provide information and data to support the
needs of the City's emergency Care and Shelter efforts.
The Care and Plan Directory consists of the following elements:
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1. American Red Cross Activation Protocol
2. American Red Cross Shelters
3. Transportation Resources
4. Shelter Opening Checklist
5. Morro Bay Unified School District Telephone Numbers
Part 8 —Evacuation
Part 8 of this Plan consists of preplanned zones, routes and supplies needed for a
systematic evacuation. In addition, guidelines are intended to clarify and explain the
legal authority that our City and public safety agencies may use to initiate, maintain,
and enforce restrictions on the movement of persons and property.
The Evacuation Plan Consists of the following elements:
1. City of Morro Bay Evacuation Zone Map
2. City of Morro Bay Evacuation and Repopulation Plan
3. California OES Legal Guidelines for Controlling Movement of People and Property
D. Persons with Functional and Access Needs
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is incorporated into emergency preparedness
plans. This law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. A best practice used to effectively
address the needs of persons with disabilities or access and functional needs in emergency
preparedness plans is establishing a process to pre -identify resources which may be used to fulfill
requests from these individuals for reasonable accommodations they may need in emergency
situations.
Functional Needs Support Services (FNSS) are defined as services that enable children and adults
with or without disabilities who have access and functional needs to maintain their health, safety,
and independence in a general population shelter. This may include personal assistance services
(PAS), durable medical equipment (DME), consumable medical supplies (CMS), and reasonable
modification to common practices, policies and procedures. Individuals requiring FNSS may have
sensory, physical, mental health, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities affecting their capability
to function independently without assistance. Additionally, the elderly, women in the late stages of
pregnancy, and individuals requiring communication assistance and bariatric support may also
benefit from FNSS.
On July 22, 2004, Executive Order 13347 was issued (Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency
Preparedness), directing the federal government to work together with state, local and tribal
governments, as well as private organizations, to appropriately address the safety and security
needs of people with disabilities.
The City of Morro Bay will make every effort to comply with Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws related to emergency and disaster -related
programs, services and activities for individuals with disabilities, access and functional needs.
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E. Plan Coordination
Almost all major emergencies result in response by more than one jurisdiction. The City of Morro Bay
will ensure that program development is coordinated with surrounding jurisdictions. Response during
an emergency must also be coordinated.
The following is a sample listing of jurisdictions where Plan development and response coordination is
essential•
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CaIOES)
• San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services (OES)
• San Luis Obispo County Fire Department
• San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
• All Cities and Special Districts within San Luis Obispo County
F. Emergency Preparedness
The preparedness phase involves activities undertaken in advance of an emergency. These activities
develop operational capabilities and improve effective response to disasters. Disaster plans are
developed and revised to guide disaster response and increase available resources. Planning activities
include developing hazard analyses, training response personnel, and improving public information
and communications systems.
Those identified in this plan, having either a primary or support mission relative to response and
recovery, should prepare departmental Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and checklists detailing
personnel assignments, policies, notification rosters, and resource lists. Department personnel should
be acquainted with these SOGs and checklists through periodic training in the activation and
execution procedures.
Preparedness activities are part of the implementation of the Emergency Services Act (ESA), the
Master Mutual Aid Agreement (MMAA), and the State Emergency Plan. This plan is considered in
effect at all times to provide authorization to accomplish essential preparedness activities.
The receipt of a warning or the observation that a disaster is imminent or likely to occur soon will
initiate increased readiness actions. Actions to be accomplished _include, but are not necessarily
limited to:
• Review and update of emergency plans, SOGs/EMPs/EOC Activation
Plan.
• Dissemination of accurate and timely emergency public information.
• Accelerated training of permanent and volunteer staff.
• Inspection of critical facilities.
• Recruitment of additional staff and volunteers; as appropriate.
• Mobilization of resources.
• Testing warning and communications systems.
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SECTION II -CONCEPTS OF OPERATION
This section outlines the concepts under which the City of Morro Bay will respond to emergencies.
How the City of Morro Bay responds to emergencies will depend on the type and magnitude of the
situation, many elements of response are similar.
A. Basic Elements of Emergency Response
Some of the basic elements of emergency response common to all types of emergencies include the
following:
• Event Recognition
® Notification of Response Personnel
• Mobilization of Response Personnel
® Activation of Emergency Response Facilities and Resources
• Situation Reporting and Assessment
• Public Alerting and Information
• Protective Action Determination and Implementation
• Reentry and Recovery
Response to all emergencies involves the above elements. The type and magnitude of the emergency
will determine the level of response necessary.
Some emergencies can be preceded with a buildup period lasting from hours to days, if recognized
may provide advanced warning to the population groups which might be affected. In certain
instances, all of the emergencies addressed in the Plan could be preceded by events that could be
recognized as advance warning. These slow building events allow the emergency organizations and
resources to be mobilized and prepare for emergency response. In other instances, emergencies can
occur with little or no advance warning. This will require emergency organizations and resources to be
mobilized just prior to or after the onset of the event.
Since Emergency Preparedness involves planning for worst -case events, the City of Morro Bay must be
prepared to respond promptly and effectively and have a provision for mutual aid resources if the
response effort requires resources beyond the City of Morro Bay capabilities.
The Hazard -Specific Annexes in Part 2 of this Plan provide the detailed concepts of operations for each
type of emergency addressed in this Plan.
B. Mutual Aid Concepts
It is the policy of the City of Morro Bay to utilize Mutual Aid as the primary means to increase
personnel and resources for the City of Morro Bay Emergency Organization. Mutual Aid procedures
should be consistent with the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement, California Law Enforcement
Mutual Aid Plan, California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, and the San Luis Obispo County Fire,
Rescue Mutual Aid Plan, and South San Luis Obispo County Coastal Incident Response Plan.
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Mutual Aid assistance may be provided by one or more of the following:
• California Master Mutual Aid Agreement
• California Fire and Rescue Emergency Plan
• California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan
• Local Mutual Aid Agreements
• Medical/Health Mutual Aid Plan
• Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement and Plan
• Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
• California Fire Assistance Agreement
Mutual Aid, like the Incident Command System, is provided under the direct control of the requesting
jurisdiction and Public Works Mutual Aid Plan under the broad direction of the Incident Commander.
C. San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates all requests for assistance from San Luis Obispo
County (beyond mutual aid agreements established for fire, law, medical, or public works
resources). To request assistance from San Luis Obispo County contact the Duty Officer at, 805.
781.1144.
The American Red Cross works together with the Shelter and Welfare Branch to identify and
establish evacuation and general population shelter sites. In most cases the Shelter and Welfare
Branch provides a supporting role to the American Red Cross.
SECTION III -HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS
This section provides a general overview of the potential threats presented by each of the types of
emergencies listed in Part 1, Section I. A detailed hazard assessment for each type of emergency is
presented in the hazard -specific annexes found in Part 2 of this Plan. Part 3, Support Materials is the
Resource Directory for the Emergency Operations Center, Part 4, Recovery Resource Directory and
Plan, Part 5 Emergency Operations Center Position Checklists, Part 6 Debris Management Plan, Part 7
Shelter and Welfare, and Part 8 Evacuation Plan. The content is intended to provide information to
support the City's recovery and continuity efforts. Each Part of the Plan is intended to be stand-alone
documents. Each the hazard annex examines the potential effects that could result if an emergency
A that type were to occur.
A. Earthquake
Hazard Analysis
1. Situations
Earthquakes are considered to be a threat to the city of Morro Bay due to a number of fault
zones in the vicinity.
2. Potential Threats —Fault Systems
There are a number of active or potentially active fault systems throughout the region.
Small earthquakes, in the range of about magnitude 2.0 — 2.7 and smaller, occur
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occasionally throughout and near Morro Bay.
There are four (4) known seismically active faults that run through San Luis Obispo County.
These include the San Andreas Fault, the Nacimiento- Rinconada Fault, the Hosgri Fault, and
the San Simeon Fault. The San Andreas Fault capable of an 8.5 magnitude earthquake is the
best known of these four and potentially poses the greatest threat. Increases along this fault
between Parkfield and Cholame indicate that we are past due for a 5.5 to 7.4 Richter
magnitude earthquake in this area. The 6.55 San Simeon Earthquake of December 2003
damaged the Morro Bay Headquarters fire station and caused two fatalities in Paso Robles.
3. Potential Range of Damage
Potential emergencies or problems that may be triggered as a result of a light -to -heavy
damage earthquake impacting the City include: building collapse (particularly un-reinforced
masonry structures) causing need for rescue; mass injuries; hazardous materials releases;
major fires; utility disruptions; major natural gas leaks; communication disruptions; need for
evacuation; command and coordination problems; roadway and transportation system
disruptions; and hospital/school disruptions to list a few.
The potential direct and indirect consequences of a .major earthquake will severely stress the
resources of the City and will require a high level of self- help, coordination and cooperation.
Out -of -city assistance from other local, regional, state, federal and private agencies may be
delayed by more than 72 hours, depending on the regional severity of the earthquake.
For the purpose of this Plan, earthquakes will be divided into four categories as follows:
a. No Damage Earthquake —Ground motion causes no damage (e.g., no deaths, 6 or
less injured, no structural collapse, or no failure of communications, transportation,
or utility systems).
b. Light Damage Earthquake —Ground motion causes isolated damage
more deaths, 6 or more injured, 1 or more structures suffering partial or complete
collapse, or any failure of communications, transportation, or utility systems).
c. Moderate Damage Earthquake —Ground motion causes widespread damage
(e.g., several deaths, several injuries, several structures suffering partial or complete
collapse, or major failures of communication, transportation, or utility systems).
d. Heaw Damage Earthquake —Ground motion causes catastrophic damage (e.g.,
massive fatalities, massive injuries, massive structural collapse, or long term failure
of communication, transportation, or utility systems).
e. Aftershocks "aftershocks" are common and may last for days, weeks, or months
intermittently. These aftershocks are less intense but can be as damaging as the
primary shock wave due to weakened structures.
The Richter scale is a method of rating earthquakes based on strength using an indirect
measure of released energy. Each one -point increase, on the Richter scale, corresponds to a
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10-fold increase in the amplitude of the seismic shock waves and a 32-101d increase in
energy released. As an example an earthquake registering 7.0 on the Richter scale releases
over 1,000 times more energy than an earthquake registering 6.0.
Liquefaction occurs when ground shaking causes loose, saturated soils to lose strength and
act like viscous fluid. Liquefaction causes two types of ground failure: lateral spread and loss
of bearing strength. Loss of bearing strength causes structures to collapse.
Unified Command will provide leadership of an Earthquake emergency with the Fire Chief or
designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
B. Hazardous Materials
Hazard Analysis
1. Potential Threats
A hazardous material is any substance, natural or man-made, that may be harmful to life or to
the environment. A hazardous materials incident is any emergency where these substances are
involved. Hazardous materials incidents may occur at fixed facilities, along any air or land
transportation route, and in unpredictable areas relatively inaccessible by ground
transportation. The City contains two (2) major transportation arteries, Highway 1 and Highway
41, where thousands of tons of hazardous materials are transported annually through and into
densely populated areas of the City. In 2001 an anhydrous ammonia leak at a fixed facility on
Beach Street caused the evacuation of over 3,000 people in Morro Bay.
Pesticides and chemicals are stored at numerous sites around the City. Fixed facilities are found
mainly in two areas: the Morro Bay Power Plant and the waterfront area. Air transportation of
hazardous materials poses a small but still potential hazard. Hazardous waste is occasionally
shipped along Highway 1, as an alternate to US 101 to a major dumpsite located in the
Kettleman Hills near Highway 5.
2. Potential Range of Impacts
The vast majority of Hazardous Materials events may have little or no impact. However,
Hazardous Materials events that are severe in nature may result in impacts ranging from
evacuation to serious injuries to citizens and first responders.
The potential for a hazardous materials emergency exists primarily through transportation
accidents of surface vehicles. Although the probability for a disastrous hazardous materials
incident is low, the probability for extreme risk to life and property is high should such an
emergency occur.
The City of Morro Bay Fire Department has the responsibility for emergency planning for hazardous
materials incidents and for the coordination among hazardous materials emergency response
agencies during an incident in the City.
Unified Command will provide leadership of a Hazardous Materials Incident emergency with the Fire
Chief or designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
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C. Multiple Casualty
A Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) is one which involves a sufficient number of injured persons to
overwhelm the first responding medical resources. The incident may be a significant medical hazard to
a large population (natural disaster, Hazardous Materials Incident, etc.), or involves evacuation of a
medical facility (hospital, convalescent home, etc.).
Additionally, the Harbor Festival and other large public events, along with the seasonal dangerous
surf conditions at the Harbor entrance dictate the need for a Multi -casualty Plan.
Hazard Analysis
1. Potential Threats
The potential for a Multiple Casualty Incident in the City of Morro Bay always exists.
Surface Roadways
US 1 and 41 are heavily traveled with trucks, private cars, and passenger buses.
Ai r
In addition to flights in and out of the municipal airport, commercial and private air
traffic passes over the City of Morro Bay. Military aircraft utilizes Vandenberg Air Force
Base.
As a result, the potential exists for a Multiple Casualty Incident that could quickly overrun
the capabilities of the City of Morro Bay's fire departments.
2. Potential Range of Impacts
A Multiple Casualty Incident that occurs can result in considerable loss of life and
property.
Unified Command will provide leadership of a Multiple Casualty Incident with the Fire Chief or
designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
D. Flood
Hazard Analysis
The National Weather Service's definition of a flash flood is a flood occurring in a watershed where the
time of travel of the peak of flow from one end of the watershed to the other is less than six hours.
Several creek drainage systems, including Chorro Creek, the Morro/Little Morro Creek convergence,
No -Name Creek, Alva Paul Creek, Toro Creek, and San Bernardo Creek flow into and/or near the City.
Chorro Creek is the largest and runs along the southern boundary of the City near two mobile home
parks. Morro Creek runs parallel to Highway 41. Little Morro Creek runs parallel to Little Morro Creek
Road and combines with Morro Creek within the City near Main Street. No -Name Creek runs through
the City along Island Street. Alva Paul runs through the city along Whidbey and Yerba Buena Streets.
Toro Creek runs along the farthest northern boundary of the City. San Bernardo Creek runs under
Highway 1 south of the City. As seen in the 1995 Floods, these creeks can present varying hazards
during a flood and can block access to and egress from the City.
When rainfall and surface run-off from a storm exceeds a drainage system's capacity to adequately
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channel and contain the water flooding may occur. Potential flood areas include: the South Bay
Boulevard area between Highway 1 and State Park Road; the area between Highway 41/Atascadero
Road and Radcliff Avenue; low-lying sections of Island Street and Beachcomber, Highway 1, at the
northern City limits; and, Highway 1 south of the City limits. Other problems and hazards associated
with flooding and inclement weather include utility disruptions, broken power lines lying on the
ground, trees damaged and blown down, and transportation route disruptions.
1. Situations
Typical rainfall amounts averages 17" per year over most of the City of Morro Bay. However;
much higher amounts can be expected in the coastal area to the west of the City of Morro Bay.
Winter rainfall season is generally from November to March
Several factors determine the severity of floods, including rainfall intensity and duration,
surface permeability, and geographic characteristics of the watershed such as shape and slope.
A large amount of rainfall in a short time can result in flash flood conditions, as can a dam
failure, or other sudden spill.
2. Potential Threats
When rainfall and surface run-off from a storm exceeds a drainage system's capacity to
adequately channel and contain the water, flooding may occur. In addition to the threat of
standing and running water, storms may pose other, more serious threats to the City of Morro
Bay. Because of the largely unconsolidated nature of the sedimentary soils, washout of the
materials on which bridges and roads are built on may be a major problem. River channel
banks currently abut several roads. A slipping of hillsides may result in sections of roads
being blocked or carried away. High winds often accompany winter storms and may cause
significant damage to the community.
Unified Command will provide leadership of a Flood emergency with the Public Works Director or
designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
Hazard Analysis
1. Potential Threats
The potential for a major fire in the City of Morro Bay of Morro Bay always exists.
Residential, wildland-urban interface, industrial, and commercial areas, along with
transportation fires are the primary areas of concern. The City of Morro Bay's geographic
location within the Morro Bay Valley has a threat from a wildland fire. There are a number
of areas in the community where homes and businesses are built closely together, providing
difficult access and with very little defensible space. In addition, the construction of many of
these buildings, often wood -frame with wood siding and combustible roofs, would offer
significant fuel to a wind or topographically driven fire.
The City of Morro Bay has a limited number of older, un-reinforced masonry buildings and a
large number of wood framed structures spread throughout the community. Typically these
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buildings lack modern fire protection systems and given their construction type could pose
challenges for the Fire Department. A significant number of very large buildings can be
found in the commercial and industrial areas of the City of Morro Bay.
The area's most at risk for a wildfire event are the hillside homes of north Morro Bay,
structures and vessels located on or adjacent to the waterfront areas of the City, the older
businesses lining Morro Bay Boulevard, and the structures in and adjacent to the Morro Bay
State Park.
As a result, the potential exists for a major fire that could quickly over -run the capabilities of
both the City of Morro Bay's and other local government fire departments.
2. Potential Range of Impacts
Major structure fires and wildland-urban interface fires could have a significant fiscal impact
on the City of Morro Bay.
Unified Command will provide leadership of a Fire with the Fire Chief or designee providing guidance
to the Unified Command Staff,
F. Tsunami
A tsunami, or seismic sea wave, is a series of waves generated by seismic activity in or near
the Pacific Ocean. They may be as far apart as one hour, and up to twenty feet high on this
part of the coast. There is no way to determine in advance the amplitude or size of the waves.
A small tsunami at one beach can be a giant a few miles away.
Tsunamis have done great damage to communities located on the California coast. A tsunami
in 1964 killed 12 people in Crescent City and damaged piers and boats in Morro Bay. Damage
in Morro Bay was caused as the bay emptied and filled every 15 minutes for over an hour. A
1960 tsunami killed 61 people in Hawaii; six hours after a warning had been issued. Sooner or
later, tsunamis strike every coastline in the Pacific, and for this reason they pose a threat to
the citizens and visitors of Morro Bay. Should such an emergency occur, the risk to life and
property could be extreme.
Unified Command will provide leadership of a tsunami with the Fire Chief or designee providing
guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
G. Civil Disturbance
Civil Disturbance is the spontaneous disruption of normal, orderly conduct and activities in urban,
areas or outbreak of rioting or violence that is of a large nature is referred to as civil disturbance or
disorder. Civil disorder is a demonstration of popular unrest that may manifest itself in acts of
violence and destruction against property and human life.
High -density event -oriented populations occur at various times throughout the year. They are events
that attract large numbers of persons such as; school events, parades, and festivals.
The Harbor Festival can host as many as 20,000 people at a time. Because of the myriad events that
are available that weekend, virtually any type of audience can be expected to be in attendance at any
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one time. The prospect of a large concentration of individuals who are of a mind set to cause a civil
disorder is a real possibility.
Hazard Analysis
1. Potential Threats
The threat to the public, law enforcement and safety personnel can be severe and bold in
nature. Securing of essential facilities and services is necessary. Looting and fires can take
place as a result of perceived or actual non-intervention by authorities.
2. Potential Impacts
Damage possibilities range from the loss of life, multiple casualties, significant property
damage from fire and looting, or the loss of infrastructure (electric and water systems).
Looting and fires can take place as a result of perceived or actual non-intervention by
authorities and could take place in both commercial and residential areas of the City of
Morro Bay. The setting of fires is a common occurrence in these types of events. Major
structure fires or conflagrations are a real threat as fire suppression efforts will often be
hindered
Unified Command will provide leadership to a Civil Disturbance event with the Police Chief or
designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
H. Diablo Cannon Power Plant
The Diablo Canyon Diablo Canyon Power Plant is operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E). The plant is located in an Luis Obispo County approximately 50 miles northwest of the City
of Morro Bay. The plant consists of two nuclear power generating units. Both units are operational.
Each unit is a pressurized water -type reactor having an electric power generating capacity in excess of
1,000 megawatts.
When any Nuclear Power Plant is operated, the potential for a radiological accident exists, though the
probability of a serious accident is very low. The principal deterrent to an accident is prevention
through conservative design, construction and operation, which assures that the integrity of the
reactor system, is maintained. Protective systems are installed and are automatically activated to
counteract the resulting effects when any part of the reactor system fails. Emergency planning is
necessary to assure public safety in the unlikely event that reactor safety systems fail. The Nuclear
Regulatory Commissions, working in concert with State and Local Agencies, are responsible for the
development of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant Emergency Response Plan.
Protective actions are advised in the event that it is necessary to avoid or reduce a projected dose of
radiation. A projected dose is an estimate of the potential radiation dose to affected individuals.
Generally, protective actions will be either evacuation or sheltering in place. Federal and State
guidance advises protective actions for the Protective Action Zone (PAZ) that lies entirely within San
Luis Obispo County.
Protective actions for the City of Morro Bay are not anticipated during the plume phase of an
incident. However, the city could be directly affected by protective actions taken in San Luis
Obispo County including evacuation, and ingestion pathway exposure, covering food supplies,
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interdiction and decontamination.
Unified Command will provide leadership for a Diablo Canyon Power Plant event with the Fire Chief
or designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
1. Terrorism
FEMA definition of Terrorism: Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property
in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or
ransom.
The effects of terrorist activities can vary significantly, depending on the type, severity, scope, and
duration of the activity. Terrorist activities may result in disruption of utility services, property damage,
injuries and the loss of lives.
The possibility of a terrorist action, which might have an impact on the City, cannot be discounted.
Terrorist actions may include biological, chemical, incendiary, explosive, nuclear/radiological, or
electronic (such as software system) attacks.
Hazard Analysis
1. Potential Threats
The threat to law enforcement and safety personnel can be severe and bold in nature.
Securing of essential facilities and services is necessary. Looting and fires can take place as a
result of perceived or actual non-intervention by authorities.
2. Potential Range of Impacts
Damage possibilities range from the loss of life Cl"d multiple casualties to significant
property damage from fire and looting, or to the loss of infrastructure (electric and water
systems) because of sabotage.
Looting and fires can take place as a result of perceived or actual non-intervention by
authorities and could take place in both commercial and residential areas of the City of
Morro Bay. The setting of fires is a common occurrence in these types of events. Major
structure fires or conflagrations are a real threat as fire suppression efforts will often be
hindered
Unified Command will provide leadership to a Terrorism event with the Police Chief or designee
providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
J. Adverse Weather
Morro Bay is susceptible to the following Adverse Weather events in any given year:
Coastal Erosion
Coastal erosion is a natural geological process caused by currents, storms, earthquakes, winds,
waves, tides, and the gradual movement of tectonic plates. It may take place slowly over thousands
of years, or it may occur dramatically, as with landslides or severe storms.
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It is important to note that coastal erosion occurs primarily during periods of intense wave action that
coincides with high tides. Rates of erosion are reported as a yearly average. Local annual erosion
rates range from three inches a year to over one foot. However, this pattern is not indicative of future
annual changes.
Coastal Storm: Coastal storms usually do most of their damage on the coast, in the form of beach
erosion and flooding. The winds originate from low-pressure systems offshore and circulate
counterclockwise around the low. The duration of such a storm, the number of high tides through
which it persists, can be the most significant measure of its destructiveness.
Wind Storms: Refers to any dangerous meteorological phenomena with the potential to cause
damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life. Severe windstorms pose a significant risk
to life and property in the region by creating conditions that disrupt essential systems such as
public utilities, telecommunications, and transportation routes. High winds can and do occasionally
cause tornado-like damage to local homes and businesses. Severe windstorms can present a very
destabilizing effect on the dry brush that covers local hillsides and urban wildland interface areas.
High winds can have destructive impacts, especially to property trees, power lines, and other utility
services.
Severe Winter Storm: A Severe Winter storms are a combination of High Winds and Heavy Rains.
These events occur on a regular basis when two fronts combine to create the storm.
Hazard Analysis
1. Potential Threats
Adverse Weather events may place the city piers, docks and commercial district in jeopardy.
Single Family and Multi -Family residential units will also be in jeopardy during an Adverse
Weather event. These events are of relatively short duration but nonetheless can create
major recovery issues for the city. The risk of these events impacting Morro Bay is a concern
as they occur on a frequent basis.
2. Range of Impacts
Adverse Weather events may impact housing, commercial, infrastructure and Tourism.
Unified Command will provide leadership for an Adverse Weather event with the Fire Chief or
designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff.
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SECTION IV — CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS AND RECONSITIUTION OF GOVERNMENT
A. Continuity of Operations
A major disaster could include death or ry of key government officials, partial or complete
destruction of established seats of government, and the destruction of public and private records
essential to continued operations of government and industry. Law and order must be preserved
and government services maintained. The California Government Code 8643(b) and the
Constitution of the State of California provide authority for the continuity and preservation of
State and local government.
Continuity of leadership and the government authority is particularly important with respect to
emergency services, direction of emergency response operations, and management of recovery
activities. Under California's concept of mutual aid, local officials remain in control of their
jurisdiction's emergency operations while additional resources may be provided by others upon
request. A key aspect of this control is to be able to communicate official requests, situation
reports, and other emergency information throughout any disaster condition.
To ensure continuity of government (COG), seven elements must be addressed by government at
all levels:
1. Succession to essential positions required in emergency management;
2. Pre -delegation of emergency authorities to key officials;
3. Emergency action steps provided in emergency plans and emergency action
plans;
4. Emergency operations centers;
5. Alternate emergency operations centers;
6. Safeguarding vital records; and
Protection of government/industrial resources, facilities, and personnel
B. Reconstitution of Government
In the aftermath of a major disaster, law and order must be preserved and essential
government services must be maintained. To this end, it is particularly essential that local
units of government continue to function.
1. Lines of Succession
Article 15 of the California Emergency Services Act provides the authority, as well as the
procedures to be employed, to ensure continued function of government through the
appointment of political positions, chief executives, and department heads should they be
unable to serve in a locally declared state of emergency. In general the act allows for the
governing body to designate and appoint up to three standby officers for positions it deems
necessary. For City Council Members, if a quorum cannot be met due to injury, illness, or
death during a locally declared state of emergency in Morro Bay, temporary appointments will
be made to create a full City Council of five (5) members. The following Tables delineates the
lines of succession for the City of Morro Bay.
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2. Temporary City Seat of Government and EOC
Should, during any emergency situation, the normal seat of government be unusable, the
seat of City government will be moved first to the Morro Bay Community Center and
secondarily to the City of Atascadero.
Should, for any emergency situation, the city's primary EOC be unusable aback -up or
secondary EOC will be established at the Fire Department or the San Luis Obispo County EOC,
3. Vital Records
The City Clerk is responsible for the vital Records of the City of Morro Bay. These records are
routinely stored in the Clerk's office located at City Hall. Back—up data systems are stored off -
site at a safe location.
LINES OF SUCCESSION
SERVICE /DEPARTMENT
TITLE- POSITION
Policy Group
1.
Mayor and City Council Members
2,
Planning Commission Chair
3,
Public Works Advisory Board Chair
4.
Recreation and Parks Commission Chair
5,
Harbor Advisory Board Chair
6.
Planning Commission Vice -Chair
7.
Public Works Advisory Board Vice -Chair
8.
Recreation and Parks Commission Vice -Chair
9,
Harbor Advisory Board Vice -Chair
City Manager / Director of
1.
City Manager
Emergency Services
2.
Fire Chief
3.
Police Chief
City Clerk
1.
City Clerk
2,
Deputy City Clerk
Human Resources
1,
Personnel Officer
2,
Administration Technician
Fire
1.
Fire Chief
2.
Fire Marshall
3.
Fire Captain
Police
1.
Chief of Police
2.
Police Commander
3,
Police Sergeant
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SERVICE / DEPARTMENT
TITLE- POSITION
Harbor
1. Harbor Director
2. Patrol Supervisor
3. Harbor Business Coordinator
Finance
1.
Finance Director
2,
Budget/Accounting Manager
3.
Senior Accounting Technician
Recreation
1.
Recreation Services Division Coordinator
2,
Sports Supervisor
3.
Youth Services
Public Works
1.
Public Works Director
2,
City Engineer
3.
Capital Project Manger
Information Systems
1.
Information Systems Manager
2.
Computer Technician
SECTION V -EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
A. Incident Management Systems (NIMS and SEMS)
In an emergency, governmental response is an extraordinary extension of responsibility and action,
coupled with the normal day-to-day activities associated with governing. Any emergency event of local
consequence will more than likely overwhelm local government resources, requiring assistance from a
multitude of agencies, initially from area mutual aid partners, then from the State and in major events
the Federal Government. The Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident
Management System have been adopted by the City of Morro Bay. These systems establish a state and
nationwide standard response structure and basic protocols to be used by all agencies in both
emergency response and recovery from a major event. Their authority and structure can be found in
Title 21 of the California Code of Regulations the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Homeland
Security Presidential Directive #5, 2004.
The intent of this system is a more coordinated effort of emergency management, first at the local
level, then at the San Luis Obispo County level, then the state level, and when it is warranted at the
national level.
B. Incident Command System
The Incident Command System (ICS) is a field -level emergency management system that consists of
several components. When applied together, the following provide the basis for effective emergency
management:
• Common terminology
• Modular organization
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• Integrated communications
• Unified command structure
• Consolidated action plans
• Manageable span -of -control
• Comprehensive resource management
The modular aspect of The Incident Command System (ICS) establishes an emergency organization
based on the resources needed to support all phases of an emergency. The organization's staff will be
integrated from the top down. If a situation escalates, additional resources can be brought into the
organization, and, likewise, when the situation de-escalates, resources can be released when they are
no longer needed.
C. Department Operating Center (DOC)
The Department Operating Center (DOC) staff coordinates with the EOC to support the overall City
emergency response and recovery activities. The DOC supports the EOC and is a conduit from the field
to the EOC, and may support field operations, as appropriate.
NOTE: Tactical on -scene response decisions are made at the field Incident Command level —NOT by
members of the DOC staff.
The following DOC's support the EOC:
• Fire DOC
• Law Enforcement DOC
• Harbor DOC
• Public Works DOC
D. City of Morro Bay Emergency Organization
The Emergency Operations Organizational Chart, at the end of this section, illustrates the City of Morro
Bay's Incident Management Organization for various types of emergencies. The staffing and actual
structure of the organization will vary based on the type and severity of an emergency.
Table V lists City personnel that will be trained to fill the emergency positions shown. Each position has
an alternate. Some are cross -trained to fill several positions. The City of Morro Bay Emergency
Operations Center is headed by the Emergency Operations Center Director. The Emergency
Operations Center Director has overall responsibility for the City of Morro Bay Emergency
Management. The City Manager is designated as the Director of Emergency Services. The Fire Chief is
the Deputy Director of Emergency Services and is to provide policy guidance to the EOC and field
Incident Commander(s).
The highest ranking on -duty Fire Officer or Police Officer will act as the field Incident Commander at
the onset of an emergency. When the Emergency Operations Center is activated the Emergency
Operations Center Director is supported by five functional groups.
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The functional Emergency Operations Center groups are:
• Command Staff
• Operations Section
• Planning/Intelligence Section
• Logistics Section
• Finance/Administration Section
Except for Command, which includes the Emergency Operations Center Director and support staff,
each of these groups is headed by a Section Coordinator. The Section Coordinators comprise the
General Staff that is the management core under the Emergency Operations Center Director. The
Section Coordinators may activate functions as needed to support Section operations.
E. Responsibilities
This section outlines the general responsibilities of the functional Incident Management Organization
groups.
1. Director of Emergency Services
The Director of Emergency Services has responsibility for coordinating all emergency
operations. Depending on the type of emergency, personnel authorized to act in the capacity
of Emergency Operations Center Director are as follows:
• City Manager
• Fire Chief
• Police Chief
• Economic Development Director/Assistant City Manager
• Public Works Director
• Finance Director
• City Administration
• Designated Fire and Police Personnel
• City Attorney
The Director of Emergency Services responsibilities include:
• Directing the Command Staff and General Staff.
• Developing and implementing strategic decisions including prioritizing multiple
needs for resource allocation.
• Approving the order and release of resources.
• Activating Incident Command System elements.
• Ensuring planning meetings are conducted.
• Approving and authorizing implementation of Incident Action Plans.
• Determining information needs and informing the Command Staff.
• Reviewing and authorizing the release of information to the news media and
public.
• Ensuring the general welfare and safety of the Emergency Operations Center
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personnel.
• Approving the Plan for demobilization and recovery.
2. Field Incident Commander (IC)
The Incident Commander (IC) has responsibility for coordinating all field Emergency
Operations. The Incident Commander (IC) must work in close accord with the Emergency
Operations Center Director. Depending on the type of emergency, personnel authorized to
act in the capacity of Incident Commander (IC) are as follows:
• Fire Chief
• Police Chief
• Public Works Director
• Designated Fire and Police Personnel
The Incident Commander's (IC) responsibilities include:
• Directing the operations in the field.
• Developing and implementing strategic decisions.
• Approving the order and release of resources.
• Activating Incident Command System elements.
3. Emergency Operations Center Safety and Security Officer/EWIC
The Emergency Operations Center Safety and Security Officer is responsible for monitoring
and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and developing measures for assuring EOC
personnel safety. The EOC Safety and Security Officer will make recommendations to the
Director of Emergency Services to correct unsafe acts or conditions. The Safety and Security
Officer may provide input in the development of Incident Action Plans regarding safe
operations conduct. Additional responsibility includes the EMEC Coordinator for Diablo
Canyon related event.
4. Public Information Officer
The Public Information Officer is responsible for formulating and releasing information about
the emergency to the news media and the general public.
In some situations, the Public Information Officer and Liaison Officer may be handled by one
person. In large-scale emergency situations, additional staff may be required in order for this
function to operate effectively.
The Public Information Officer/Liaison Officer's Function responsibilities include:
• Gathering and disseminating emergency information.
• Activating a Joint Information Center (JIC) at a location remote from the
Emergency Operations Center.
• Obtain approval for the release of information.
• Coordinating the release of emergency information to the public and news media
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with other agencies.
• Responding to special requests for information.
• Providing information about the emergency to the Incident Management
Organization.
5. Liaison Officer
The Liaison Officer will be the primary contact for outside agencies. In large-scale emergency
situations, additional staff may be required in order for this function to operate effectively.
® Identifying contacts and communication links with outside agencies and
organizations.
• Providing information to and responding to requests from inter -agency and intra-
agency contacts.
6. Policy Group
Led by the Mayor, assisted by the City Manager, City Council, City Clerk and City Attorney, this
group will provide legal and long-range policy as the emergency effects the overall operation
of the City. Direction, from the Administration/Policy Group, to the Emergency Operations
Center Director and to the field Incident Commanders must be updated on a regular basis.
7.Operations Section
This section is headed by the Operations Section Coordinator, and is a member of the General
an. This section is responsible for the following operations:
• Providing and coordinating law enforcement services, including assisting other
law enforcement agencies in traffic management.
• Providing and coordinating public works services, including providing and placing
barricades and signs for traffic management activities.
• Providing and coordinating fire protection services.
• Providing and coordinating emergency medical services for the City.
• Establishing and managing staging areas.
• Ensuring the general welfare and safety of section personnel.
• Providing Care and Shelter for the City
• Providing Evacuation direction for the City
The Law Enforcement Branch, Fire and Rescue Branch, and Public Works Branch, are examples
of functions that will operate under the direction of the Operations Section Coordinator.
8. Plans and Intelligence Section
This section is led by the Plans and Intelligence Section Coordinator and is a member of the
General staff. The Section is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, disseminating and using
information concerning the developing status of the emergency. This information is needed to
have an understanding of the current situation and develop appropriate courses of action to
effectively manage the emergency response.
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The Situation/Status Unit, Advance Plans Unit, GIS/Mapping Unit Documentation Unit, are
examples of functions that will operate under the direction of the Plans and Intelligence
Section Coordinator.
9. Logistics Section
This section is led by the Logistics Section Coordinator and is a member of the General staff.
The Logistics Section Coordinator, with assistance from several units, is responsible for
providing logistical needs such as Facilities Unit, Communications/IT Unit, Transportation Unit,
Supply Procurement Unit, and Personnel Unit. The Logistic Section Coordinator is also
responsible for ensuring the general welfare and safety of section personnel.
The, Communications/IT Unit, Facilities Unit, and Supply Procurement Unit are examples of
functions that will operate under the direction of the Logistics Section Coordinator.
10. Finance and Administration Section
This section is led by the Finance and Administration Section Coordinator and is a member of
the General staff; this section is responsible for all financial and cost aspects associated with
the emergency. The Finance and Administration Section Coordinator manages and is assisted
by three units: the Time Unit, Cost Accounting Unit, Compensation and Claims Unit. These
are examples of functions that will be under the direction of the Finance/Administration
Section Coordinator.
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS
The following section outlines position assignments for Incident Management Organization members.
The assignments are made corresponding to position within the regular City of Morro Bay Emergency
Management Organization Chart by position only. Members of the City of Morro Bay Emergency
Management Organization that are As appointed to the Emergency Operations Center shall be made
aware of their assignment and offered special training for their incident management function. These
assignments are recommendations only. Any person familiar with the Incident Command System may
be used to fill positions that are deficient on personnel, especially in the early stages of an incident.
EOCPOSITIC►N -„ , r„JOB.TITLE
Director of Emergency Services
City Manager
Deputy Director of Emergency Services
Fire Chief
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rf. . .-
Public Information Officer
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Services
Liaison Officer
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Services
•City
Attorney
NOT
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Services
Operations Coordinator
Operations CoordinatorPolice
-Operations...
DirectorFire & Rescue Branch
:.
Police Representative
& Shelter Branch Director
Recreation
RepresentativeCare
HarborBranch
Public.Director
Plan ning/Intelligence Coordinator
As appointed by Director of Emergency Services
Situation/Status Unit Leader
hZeNRIMM
Advance Plans Unit Leader
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Servi-ces
Documentation Unit LeaderAdministration
Damage Assessment
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Services
GIS/Mapping Unit Leader
Logistics Coordinator
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Services
Communications
IT Unit Leader
Unit Leader
As appointed by Director
of Emergency
Services
LeaderTransportation
Facilities Unit
appointed b
Supply/Procurement Unit Leader
Unit
Human Resources
CoordinatorPersonnel
As appointed
by Director of
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Time Unit LeaderAltemate:
Compensation/ClaimsLeader
Cost
.
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SECTION VI - PROGRAM MAINTENANCE
A. Disaster Council
Chapter 8.08.030 of the Morro Bay City Municipal Code designates that a Disaster Council be created
to oversee and coordinate disaster preparedness measures in the City. The committee is chaired by
the City Manager, who is the Director of Emergency Services, membership includes the Fire Chief who
is the Deputy Director of Emergency Services, and one member from City Council. City Staff and Civic
Representatives can be appointed by the Director of Emergency Services with the advice and consent
of the City Council,
Chapter 8.08.040 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code empowers the Disaster Council to develop and
recommend for adoption by the City Council, emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and
such ordinances and resolutions and rules and, regulations as necessary to implement such plans and
agreements for the City.
B. Plan and Procedure Maintenance
This Plan, in its entirety, will be reviewed, maintained, and updated on an annual basis by the Fire
Chief or designee. The Basic Plan (Part 1) sets objectives and policy for the City and therefore changes
require the approval of the City Council.
The Hazard Specific Annexes (Part 2), the City of Morro Bay Emergency Operations Center Resource
Directory (Part 3), the Recovery (Plan Part 4), Emergency Operations Center Position Checklists (Part)
5, Debris Management Plan(Part 6), Shelter and Welfare (Part 7, and Evacuation Plan (Part 8) are
tactical and reference documents containing information that changes frequently. As such they do not
require City Council Approval.
C. Emergencv Resources Maintenance
The Disaster Preparedness Committee shall direct City Departments to establish and maintain an
Emergency Resources Directory (ERD) for the purposes of listing equipment, supplies, facties, and
communications systems for use in disaster situations. The Emergency Resources Directory shall
contain vendor contacts, their phone numbers, and general information. The Emergency Resources
Directory is located in City of Morro Bay Emergency Operations Center Resource Directory.
)
. Training
It is the policy of the City of Morro Bay to sponsor and coordinate an annual exercise on a particular
component of the City of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan. The Fire Department will develop
and administer the drills or exercises. The primary purpose of these events will be to evaluate and
improve the particular Emergency Response Plan that the event may be based on. The exercise or drill
should be a no fault training and learning experience to all its participants.
All actions during the exercise will be observed and recorded by an evaluator group comprised of
Emergency Management Subject Matter Experts. A "no fault" discussion and critique will follow the
exercise. This critique will afford department players and the evaluator group with an opportunity to
jointly comment on perceived strengths, and what needs improvements on the particular Emergency
Response Plan exercised. A closed evaluator group meeting will follow the critique for the purpose of
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recording on a consensus basis specific recommendations for Plan improvement. These
recommendations will then be submitted to the Morro Bay Fire Department within 30 days after the
actual exercise.
The Fire Department will also assist individual departments in developing training programs specific to
both individuals and any position he or she may hold within the City of Morro Bay Emergency
Management Organization.
The Fire Department will also be responsible for providing general training to the City Council and the
employees as needs arise
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E. Revision Page
This Section is for Plan Holders to record the posting of each Official Plan Revision made by the City
of Morro Bay. Please enter the revision number, revision title, page number revised date the
revision was posted and the name of the person posting the revision.
The format for numbering revisions shall be a sequential number followed by the last two digits of
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SECTION VII - AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES
A. Authorities
The following provides emergency authorities for conducting and/or supporting emergency
operations:
1. Federal
• Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
• Federal Disaster Relief Act
• Federal Civil Defense Act
2. State
• SEMS Regulations California Code of Regulations (BEMs Guidelines).
• California Emergency Services Act
• California Emergency Plan
• California Disaster Assistance Act
• State Toxic Disaster Contingency Plan.
• California Health and Safety Code, (Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Sections 25115 (defines
"Extremely Hazardous Waste") and 25117 (defines "Hazardous Waste"), Chapter 6.95,
Sections 25500 et seq. (Business and Area Plans relating to the handling and release
or threatened release of hazardous material), (Section 114705 et seq., dealing with
Control of Radioactive Contamination of the Environment).
• Orders and Regulations, which may be Selectively Promulgated by the Governor during a
State of Emergency
• Orders and Regulations Promulgated by the Governor to Take Effect upon the Existence of a
State of War Emergency
• California Master Mutual Aid Agreement
3. Local
• City of Morro Bay Municipal Code Title 8 Health and Safety, Chapter 8.08 Civil Defense and
Emergency Services
• San Luis Obispo County Code - Emergency Organization and Functions
B. References
• California Emergency Plan, 2009
• California Emergency Resources Management Plan
• California Fire and Rescue Operations Plan
• California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan
• California Master Mutual Aid Agreement
• California Emergency Medical Services Authority Multi- Causality Incident
Guidelines
• City of Morro Bay, Fire Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
• City of Morro Bay, Multi -hazard Emergency Response Plan, 2002
• FIRESCOPE Field Operations Guide - ICS 420-1
• San Luis Obispo County Emergency Operations Plan, 2016
• San Luis Obispo County Earthquake Emergency Response Plan, San Luis Obispo County
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Office of Emergency Services, 2015
• San Luis Obispo County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan, San Luis
Obispo County OES, 2013
• San Luis Obispo County/Cities Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Response Plan, 2014
• FEMA Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plan, Comprehensive
Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, Version 2.0 November 2010
• San Luis Obispo County Tsunami Response Plan 2016
• San Luis Obispo County Disaster Response Plan
• Morro Bay Unified School District, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
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