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 o State Level - The State Level prioritizes tasks, coordinates state resources in response to requests from the Regional Level, and coordinates requests and information between Regions. The State Level also serves as the communication and coordination link between the state and federal government or with other states when federal or interstate assistance is requested. Mutual Aid - The foundation of California's emergency planning and response is a statewide mutual aid system designed to ensure adequate resources, facilities, and other support are provided to jurisdictions whenever their own resources prove to be inadequate to cope with a situation. The basis for the system is the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement and is provided for in the California Emergency Services Act. The Master Mutual Aid Agreement creates a formal structure wherein each jurisdiction retains control of its own facilities, personnel and resources, but may also receive or render assistance to other jurisdictions within the state. State government is obligated to provide available resources to assist local jurisdictions in emergencies. Multi -Agency Coordination Systems (MACS) - Multi -Agency Coordination, also referred to as Inter -Agency Coordination, is the coordinated participation of all agencies and disciplines involved at any level of the SEMS organization working together to facilitate decisions for overall emergency response activities, including the prioritization among multiple incidents and the sharing of critical resources. This includes coordination between different disciplines (law enforcement, fire and rescue, public works), between different jurisdictions (multiple cities affected by an event) and between multiple levels of government (city, county, state and federal agencies). 3.2.3 National Incident Management System (NIMS) In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) directed the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS is a consistent nationwide approach for all levels of government, but also incorporates the private sector and non -governmental organizations, to work efficiently and effectively together to prepare for, respond to and recover from incidents regardless of cause, size or complexity. NIMS was developed from the basis of the ICS and SEMS systems and the policies and procedures are compatible and complimentary to each other. At the federal level of response, the National Response Framework identifies the methods and means for federal resources to provide support to state and local governments. 3.2.4 Incorporation of ICS, SEMS and NIMS into Plans and Operations The City of Santa Ana will utilize the Incident Command System, the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System to manage emergency response operations, will incorporate their elements into all emergency plans and procedures, and will train all employees and emergency responders in ICS, SEMS and NIMS features and requirements. 3.3 City of Santa Ana Emergency Organization Under the Emergency Services Division of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 15), all officers and employees of the City as well as volunteers enrolled with the City, make up the Emergency Organization of the City. Under the National Incident Management System, all residents, private sector businesses, non -governmental organizations and volunteer groups in the City may also be called upon to serve in the City's Emergency Organization. This Emergency Organization represents the full scope of resources that may be activated and charged with duties for the protection of persons and property in the City during a proclaimed emergency. The Santa Ana Municipal Code establishes the position of Director of Emergency Services (DES), which is the official having full authority over the operations and resources of the City and the authority to exercise specific emergency powers and duties during a proclaimed emergency. This position is filled by the City Manager. There is also created the position of Deputy Director of Emergency Services, filled by the Chief of Police, who serves as the City official with primary day-to-day authority over emergency plans and programs. In the unexpected absence of the City Manager, the following officials in the order named may automatically succeed to the position of Director of Emergency Services: 119