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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 94-20 Accepting Morro Bay EMP Annex L 10.27.20RESOLUTION NO. 94-20 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OCTOBER 2020, 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), ADDING A "PANDEMIC CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN" ELEMENT TO THE EMP 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 also known as the Basic Plan 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 No. 05-19 on January 8, 2019; and WHEREAS, the City desires through Council resolution to add Pandemic Continuity of Operations as new Section L in Part I (Basic Plan) of Morro Bay's Emergency Plan; and, the City desires to affirm the authorized addition by staff of a Pandemic Continuity of Operations Hazard Annex to Part II (Hazard Specific Annexes) of Morro Bay's Emergency Plan, and the City desires to 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 BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, that the City of Morro Bay hereby adopts the revised Part I (Basic Plan) of the City of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan , California Standardized Emergency Management System, and Federal National Incident Management System (attached and incorporated by reference), adding a specific Pandemic Continuity of Operations component to the City of Morro Bay Emergency Management Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of October 2020 by the following vote: AYES' Headding, Addis, Davis, Heller, McPherson NOES° None ABSENT: None JOHN HEADDlNGTM9or ATTEST: ANA SWANSON, City ANA Clerk 21Page City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan PoRATED O \ �� City of Morro Bay Basic Plan Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan Developed for: Scott Collins City Manager City of Morro Bay Morro Bay, CA Developed by: Steven C. Knuckles Fire Chief City of Morro Bay Morro Bay, CA October 2020 • For Official Use Only Page 1 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 K. Electrical Power Shut -Off L. Pandemic 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: October 27, 2020 For Official Use Only Page 2 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan Basic Plan Section Page Plan Adoption 2 Table of Contents 3 SECTION I - INTRODUCTION 5 A. Purpose 5 B. Objectives 5 C. Plan Organization 5 Part 1— Basic 5 Part 2 — Hazard -Specific Annexes 6 Part 3 — Resource Directory 6 Part 4 — Recovery Resource Directory and Plan 7 Part 5 — Emergency Operations Center Position Checklists 7 Part 6 — Debris Management 7 Part 7 —Shelter and Welfare 8 Part 8 — Evacuation 8 D. Persons with Functional and Access Needs 8 E. Plan Coordination 9 F. Emergency Preparedness 9 SECTION II - CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS 10 A. Basic Elements of Emergency Response 10 B. Mutual Aid Concepts 11 C. San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Management 11 SECTION III - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS 11 A. Earthquake 12 B. Hazardous Materials 13 C. Multiple Casualty 14 D. Flood 15 E. Fire 16 F. Tsunami 16 G. Civil Disturbance 17 H. Diablo Canyon Power Plant 17 I. Terrorism 18 J. Adverse Weather 19 K. Electrical Power Shut -Off Continuity of Operations 20 L. Pandemic Continuity of Operations 21 SECTION IV - CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS AND RECONSTITUTION OF GOVERNMENT 22 A. Continuity of Operations 22 For Official Use Only Page 3 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan B. Reconstitution of Government 22 1. Lines of Succession 22 2. Temporary City Seat of Government and Emergency Operations Center 23 3. Vital Records 23 SECTION V - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 25 A. Incident Management System (NIMS and SEMS) 25 B. Incident Command System 25 C. Department Operating Center (DOC) 26 D. City of Morro Bay Emergency Organization 26 E. Responsibilities 27 1. Emergency Operations Center Director 27 2. Field Incident Commander (IC) 27 3. EOC Safety Officer and Security Officer 28 4. Public Information Officer 28 5. Liaison Officer 28 6. Policy Group 29 7. Operations Section 29 8. Plans and Intelligence Section 29 9. Logistics Section 29 10. Finance and Administration Section 30 Emergency Operations Center Position Assignments 30 SECTION VI - PROGRAM MAINTENANCE 31 A. Disaster Council 31 B. Plan and Procedure Maintenance 31 C. Emergency Resources Maintenance 31 D. Training 32 E. Revision Record 33 SECTION VII - AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES 34 A. Authorities 34 1. Federal 34 2. State 34 3. Local 34 B. References 34 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER POSITION FLOW CHART 36 For Official Use Only Page 4 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 e mergency personnel to mitigate the emergency's effects. Establish responsibilities for the maintenance of the overall City of Morro Bay e mergency preparedness program. Establish basic operational protocols and guidelines for activating and operating the City of Morro Bay Emergency Operations Center 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. For Official Use Only Page 5 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. Annex B. Annex C. Annex D. Annex E. Annex F. Annex G. Annex H. Annex I. Annex J. Annex K. Annex L. Earthquake Hazardous Material Multiple Casualty Flood Fire Tsunami Civil Disturbance Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Terrorism Adverse Weather Electrical Power Shut -Off Continuity of Operations Pandemic Continuity of Operations 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: Note: 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) Parts 2 and 3, the Hazard Specific Annexes and Support Documents, are tactical contain information that changes frequently. For Official Use Only Page 6 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 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 For Official Use Only Page 7 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 8. Temporary Debris Storage and Reduction Site Closeout Procedures 9. Debris Forecasting and Estimating 10. Debris Monitoring 11.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: 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 For Official Use Only Page 8 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 n eeds 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. 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 e ssential: • 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 e xecution procedures. Preparedness activities are part of the implementation of the Emergency Services Act (ESA), the For Official Use Only Page 9 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. 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. For Official Use Only Page 10 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. 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 For Official Use Only Page 11 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 of 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 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 (e.g., 1 or For Official Use Only Page 12 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. Heavy 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 10-fold increase in the amplitude of the seismic shock waves and a 32-fold 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. For Official Use Only Page 13 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. 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. Air 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. For Official Use Only Page 14 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 Tess 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 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 average 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. For Official Use Only Page 15 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan Unified Command will provide leadership of a Flood emergency with the Public Works Director or designee providing guidance to the Unified Command Staff. E. Fire 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 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 For Official Use Only Page 16 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 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 Canyon 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 San Luis Obispo County approximately 50 miles northwest of the City For Official Use Only Page 17 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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, 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. I. 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. For Official Use Only Page 18 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 2. Potential Range of Impacts Damage possibilities range from the loss of life and 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 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. For Official Use Only Page 19 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. K. Electrical Power Shut -Off Continuity of Operations 1. Summary The City of Morro Bay is serviced by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) utility company for electrical power. PG&E electricity is delivered to the City via a 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission lines from the California Electrical Grid. An electrical power shut-off can occur due to another hazard that can occur in Morro Bay or by a planned event, Public Safety Power Shut -Off (PSPS), by PG&E to reduce the risk of a fire ignition during high wind with high temperatures in our regional area. There is no backup facilities or resources for electrical service. The Multi -Day Power Outage Contingency Plan was established to ensure protection of the community during a multi -day power outage to the best of our ability. The expectation is that City of Morro Bay, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and San Luis County OES will work together in the implementation of this plan to both protect the utilities' customers, and to ensure the overall health and safety of the communities. The City will make a full effort to coordinate with PG&E and San Luis Obispo County OES the overall protection of the public s health and safety. The City of Morro Bay is committed to working together to mitigate the impacts of a multi -day power outage. 2. Background Given the continued and growing threat of extreme weather and wildfires, and as an additional precautionary measure following the 2017 and 2018 wildfires, PG&E is expanding and enhancing their Community Wildfire Safety Program to further reduce wildfire risks and help keep communities safe. This includes expanding the Public Safety Power Shutoff program beginning with the 2019 wildfire season to include all electric lines that pass through high fire - threat areas — both distribution and transmission. The communities in San Luis Obispo County City of Morro Bay and customers rely on electric service and recognize there are potential safety risks on both sides. PG&E has communicated they will only proactively turn off lines in the interest of safety to help reduce the likelihood of an ignition when extreme fire danger conditions are forecasted. While customers in high fire -threat areas are more likely to be affected, any of PG&E s more than 5 million electric customers could have their power shut off if their community relies upon a line that passes through a high fire - threat area For Official Use Only Page 20 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan The most likely electric lines to be considered for shutting off for safety will be those that pass - through areas that have been designated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as at e levated (Tier 2) or extreme (Tier 3) risk for wildfire. In San Luis Obispo County these primary lines come in through Highway 41 Highway 46 and Highway 58 and pass through both Tier 2 and 3. See Electrical Power Shut-off Annex Reference #1— Tier Map 3. Potential Impacts This Hazard Annex attempts to present the most likely impacts from a Power Shut -Off event occurring in or near the City of Morro Bay. This Plan does not presume to predict the full range and depth of Power Shut -Off event consequences. It does, however, attempt to reflect the most accurate estimate of the nature of emergencies resulting from a Power Shut -Off event occurring in, o r threatening the City of Morro Bay. L. Pandemic Continuity of Operations 1. Summary The City of Morro Bay City Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for Pandemic events provides an overview of the City's approach to COOP operations should a pandemic occur. It details COOP and City actions, describes the City organization, and assigns tasks. This plan provides guidance for implementing the COOP to ensure the orderly, rapid and efficient actions of mission essential functions occur under the threat and condition of a pandemic and disruptions of City services to the best of our abilities. During a pandemic it is estimated that absenteeism can range from 10 to 40 percent. While the severity and consequences of an emergency cannot be predicted, effective contingency planning can minimize the impact on City of Morro Bay missions, personnel, and facilities. 2. Concept of Operations The City of Morro Bay will monitor the severity of the pandemic and establish continuity activation triggers to address the unique nature of the pandemic threat. The Pandemic Continuity Plan will be implemented as needed to support the continued performance of essential functions. This plan is to be read in conjunction with the City of Morro Bay Local Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). It supplements the EOP by addressing considerations and elements specific to pandemic events and emerging infectious diseases. This Plan does not presume to predict the full range and depth of a Pandemic event consequences. It does, however, attempt to reflect the most accurate estimate of the nature of e mergencies resulting from a Pandemic impacting event occurring in, or threatening the City of Morro Bay. 2. Coordinated Response When a Pandemic event impacts the City of Morro Bay and surrounding jurisdictions, Unified Coordination will be established by the Morro Bay County Office of Emergency Services (OES) charged with coordinating the regional response with the County CHADOC'. California Health and Safety Code gives broad authority to County Health Officers, including their authority to control 1 CHADOC - County Health Agency Department Operation Center. For Official Use Only Page 21 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan contagious, infectious, or communicable disease and may "take measures as may be necessary" to prevent and control the spread of disease within the territory under their jurisdiction.2 It is the intent of the City of Morro Bay to ensure Community Members with Baseline Medical needs and Functional & Access Needs have equal services and are prioritized during a Pandemic emergency based on the individual's needs. SECTION IV — CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS AND RECONSITIUTION OF GOVERNMENT A. Continuity of Operations A major disaster could include death or injury 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 7. 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 2 MS §120175 For Official Use Only Page 22 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. 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 a back-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. Bacl<—up data systems are stored off - site at a safe location. LINES OF SUCCESSION For Official Use Only Page 23 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan SERVICE / DEPARTMENT TITLE- POSITION Policy Group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Planning Public Mayor Planning Public Recreation and Commission Works Advisory Commission Works Advisory City and and Advisory Council Parks Parks Board Board Commission Commission Chair Board Vice Board Chair Vice Members Chair Vice Chair -Chair Vice -Chair -Chair Harbor Recreation Harbor Advisory -Chair City Emergency Manager / Services Director of 1. 2. 3. City Fire Police Chief Manager Chief City Clerk 1. 2. City Deputy Clerk City Clerk Human Resources 1. 2. Personnel Administration Officer Technician Fire 1. 2. 3. Fire Fire Fire Chief Captain Marshall Police 1. 2. 3. Chief Police Police of Sergeant Commander Police Harbor 1. 2. 3. Patrol Harbor Harbor Supervisor Business Director Coordinator Finance 1. 2 Finance Budget/Accounting Senior Accounting Director Technician Manager 3. Recreation 1. 2. 3. Recreation Sports Youth Services Supervisor Services Division Coordinator SERVICE / DEPARTMENT TITLE- POSITION For Official Use Only Page 24 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan Public Works 1. 2. 3. Public City Capital Engineer Works Project Director Manger Information Systems 1. 2 Information Computer Systems Technician Manager 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 n ationwide standard response structure and basic protocols to be used by all agencies in both e mergency 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 n ational 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 • 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 o rganization, and likewise, when the situation de-escalates resources can be released when they are n o longer needed For Official Use Only Page 25 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 O perations Center is headed by the Emergency Operations Center Director. The Emergency O perations 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 O perations Center Director is supported by five functional groups. 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. For Official Use Only Page 26 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 personnel. • Approving the Plan for demobilization and recovery. 2. Field Incident Commander (IC) The Incident Commander (IC) has responsibility for coordinating all field Emergency O perations. The Incident Commander (IC) must work in close accord with the Emergency O perations 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 For Official Use Only Page 27 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan • 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 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. For Official Use Only Page 28 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan • 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 staff. 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. S. 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. 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. For Official Use Only Page 29 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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. 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. EOC POSITION JOB TITLE City Manager Director of Emergency Services Fire Chief Alternates: As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Deputy Director of Emergency Services Public Information Officer As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Liaison Officer As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Legal Officer City Attorney EOC Safety As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Operations Coordinator (Fire) Fire Chief Operations Coordinator (Law Enforcement) Police Chief Operations Coordinator (Natural Disaster) Public Works Director Fire Representative Fire & Rescue Branch Director Law Enforcement Branch Director Police Representative Care & Shelter Branch Director Recreation Representative Harbor Branch As by Director Emergency Services appointed of Public Works Branch Director Public Works Planning/Intelligence Coordinator As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Situation/Status Unit Leader As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Advance Plans Unit Leader As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Documentation Unit Leader Fire Administration As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Damage Assessment GIS/Mapping Unit Leader GIS Logistics Coordinator As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Communications Law Enforcement IT Unit Leader Information Systems Transportation Unit Leader As appointed by Director of Emergency Services For Official Use Only Page 30 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan Facilities Unit Leader As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Accounting Unit Leader Supply/Procurement Personnel Unit Human Resources Finance Director Finance/Administration Coordinator Alternate: As appointed by Director of Emergency Services Time Unit Leader Accounting Accounting Compensation/Claims Unit Leader Cost Accounting Unit Accounting 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 suth they do not require City Council Approval. C. Emergency 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 facilities, 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. For Official Use Only Page 31 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan D. 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 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 For Official Use Only Page 32 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 the current calendar year (e.g., #1-15, #2-15, and so on). New sequential revision numbers will begin each January 1. SECTION VII - AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES For Official Use Only Page 33 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan 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 (SEMS 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 Office of Emergency Services, 2015 For Official Use Only Page 34 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan • 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 For Official Use Only Page 35 of 35 City of Morro Bay Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Plan Liaison Officer Deputy Director Emergency Services Hazard Specific Emergency Operations Center Safety and Security Officer EWEC Information Officer Director Emergency Services City Manager Policy Group Mayor City Council City Clerk City Attorney Op ril.iic)(1'J rl f c rcc) t l c) i-'l rlc;rl '(Jhlic: 1i /o'kcs P)rioLfrl Planning/Intel Section Situation/Status U nit Resource Unit Documentation U nit GIS/Mapping U nit Damage Assessment Tech/Specialist Logistics Section Communications/ IT U nit Transportation U nit Facilities U nit Supply Procurement Personnel Unit Finance/Admn Section Time Unit Comp/Claims Unit Cost Accounting For Official Use Only Page 36 of 35