Item 26 - Adoption of the City of Santa Ana Emergency Operations Plan

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City of Santa Ana Emergency Operations Plan Part I Basic Plan The National Preparedness Goal is similar to the concept of comprehensive emergency management but broadens the focus to also include homeland security and terrorism. The goal recognizes five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response and Recovery, defined as: • Prevention: The capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism. Within the context of national preparedness, the term "prevention" refers to preventing imminent threats. • Protection: The capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and manmade or natural disasters. • Mitigation: The capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. • Response: The capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred. • Recovery: The capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively. The National Preparedness Goal also describes 32 activities, called Core Capabilities, which identify and define the abilities and resources necessary to address the greatest risks to the nation. More information on the National Preparedness Goal and core capabilities can be located at https://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness-goal. 3.1.1 Sequence of Events during Disasters and Emergencies Some emergencies may be preceded by a buildup or warning period, providing sufficient time to warn the public and implement preparedness measures designed to reduce loss of life, property damage, and effects on the environment. Other emergencies occur with little or no warning, thus requiring immediate implementation of this EOP and efficient and coordinated mobilization and deployment of resources. Event sequences may include: Before the Event Routine Monitoring for Alerts, Advisories, Watches and Warnings: Emergency management and public safety officials monitor events and the environment to identify threats that may affect the City, and disseminate awareness throughout the Emergency Organization and the community when a threat is approaching or imminent. Increased Readiness: Sufficient warning provides an opportunity for City departments and agencies to increase readiness; actions designed to increase the City's ability to respond effectively when the emergency occurs, which may include: • Briefing staff and officials • Reviewing plans and procedures • Preparing and disseminating information to the community • Testing systems, such as communication and warning systems • Updating resource or contact lists • Precautionary activation of the Emergency Operations Center Pre -Impact When an event is foreseen as highly likely, action is taken to save lives and protect property. During this phase, warning systems are activated, resources are mobilized and evacuations may be initiated. Immediate Impact During this phase, objectives are established and plans implemented to save lives, control the situation and minimize the effects of the event. Response activities are initiated and resources are deployed in the field and other City staff and agencies provide support and coordination to field responders. Sustained Operations As the event continues, further emergency assistance is provided to victims of the disaster and efforts are made to reduce the likelihood of cascading effects or secondary damage. This phase consists of ensuring sufficient 116