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Home My WebLink Abouthamilton county emergency plan HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN J ` O '� de Lae Fp]] * mo ilt> * (51 '''.:-.---:';'''''47'41/..."--rTI*1'-‘-'"--- - Nr At 4':' l`. OF ISOt',C 'Y MASN (Intentionally Left Blank) Board of Commissioners County Courthouse Noblesville, Indiana 46000 Memorandum To: Hamilton County Public Safety Agencies,Partners and Stakeholders From: Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Date: Re: Promulgation of the Hamilton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Hamilton County faces the threat of disasters and emergencies. To this end, government at all levels has a responsibility for the health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens. It has been proven normal day-to-day procedures are sometimes not sufficient for effective disaster response,as extraordinary measures have to be implemented quickly if loss of life and property is to be kept to a minimum. The Hamilton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan(CEMP) considers key actions necessary to meet the challenges of emergency and disaster situations. In keeping with Indiana Code 10-14-3, local jurisdictions are required to develop and keep current an emergency operations plan. The Hamilton County CEMP is the specified document and satisfies this requirement. The Hamilton County CEMP shall outline the necessary steps for local government and emergency partners to: • Fully understand their responsibilities as outlined by the document. • Support activities related to the protection of personnel, equipment, and critical public records during times of disaster. • Ensure the continuity of essential services,which may be needed during and after disasters. • Build and foster strong relationships and collaboration with agencies, departments and personnel to build an effective emergency management system within Hamilton County. Hamilton County Emergency Management has been designated as the primary agency responsible for the coordination and preparation of the CEMP. It shall be consistent with the National Response Framework, the National Incident Management System,as well as other key state and federal policies and standards. This plan is effective Steven C. Dillinger Christine Altman Mark Heirbrandt Hamilton County Commissioner Hamilton County Commissioner Hamilton County Commissioner Letter of Agreement The Hamilton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan(CEMP) establishes the basis for coordinating emergency activities for those areas within the county impacted by a disaster or emergency requiring supplemental assistance. The CEMP assumes a disaster or emergency overwhelms the capability of these areas and establishes the necessary protocols for seeking additional state or federal assistance should the event overwhelm local, municipal, or county resources. The CEMP covers all four phases of emergency management: mitigation,preparedness, response, and recovery. The CEMP also makes considerations for homeland security issues by directing personnel and resources towards prevention and protection activities. The CEMP is in a checklist format, which requires all local, municipal, and county agencies to develop and implement standard operating procedures or guides. These procedures and guides will define and express how tasks, functions, and activities will be accomplished in the CEMP. These procedures may be administrative, routine, or tactical in nature. The CEMP uses the organizational structure supported by the National Incident Management System(NIMS). Resources are assigned depending on the type of needs the incident dictates. Resources are organized in this fashion for ease of direction, control, and coordination before, during, and after major events. For example, county agencies within public health and medical responsibilities may be grouped into Operations for response purposes and Planning for recovery purposes. Agencies are grouped into one or more Support Functions to assist in resource management and situational awareness. Support functions have lead agencies or entities responsible for the communication and coordination among key partners before, during, and after the plan is achieved. Agencies included have agreed by resolution to support the CEMP and to carry out their assigned functional responsibilities. Additional entities not directly identified in the CEMP may also be called upon to support facilities, equipment, personnel, or other resource needs during a county response to an emergency or disaster event. Local, Municipal, and County agencies further agree to support ongoing emergency planning efforts to include public safety and specialized training, ongoing maintenance and evaluation of the CEMP, as well as participating in an exercise program to ensure continual improvement. Town of Arcadia Town of Atlanta William Cook, President Abe Evans, President City of Carmel Town of Cicero Mayor James Brainard Dennis Schrump City of Fishers City of Noblesville Mayor Mayor John Distlear Town of Sheridan City of Westfield David Kinkead Andy Cook Mark Elder Mark Bowen, Sheriff Emergency Management Advisory Council Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Steve Orusa Dawn Coverdale Hamilton County Fire Chief's Roundtable Hamilton County Auditor's Office Kent Ward Bryant Orem, Public Information Officer Hamilton County Surveyor's Office Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Thomas Sivak, Executive Director Bradley Davis, Director Hamilton County Emergency Management Hamilton County Highway Department Tim Monger, President& CEO Michael Snowden Hamilton County Alliance Hamilton County Communications Barry McNulty George Kahl Hamilton County Health Department Hamilton County Public Safety Board Mark Irving Duke Energy Record of Changes Number (ID) Description Date Authorized Signature Record of Distribution Number (ID) Description Date Authorized Signature Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 11-14 Mission 11 Purpose 11 Scope 11 Situations and Assumption 11-14 Situations 11-12 Key Planning Assumptions 12-13 Target Capabilities 14 Organization 14 Support Functions 14 Hazard-Specific Appendix 14 Reference Appendix 14 Limitations 14-.15 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS 15-24 General 15 Incident Management and the National Incident Management System 15 Multi Agency Coordination 15-20 Local Emergency Planning Committee 16 Support Functions 16 Homeland Security District Collaboration 16-18 District Planning Councils 17 District Response Task Force 17 District Planning Oversight Committee 17-18 Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center(EOC) 18-19 General 18 Structure and Organization 18 Data Collection and Dissemination 19 Resource Management 19 Incident Management Teams 19 Volunteer Coordination ,19-20 Private Sector Coordination 20 Other State and Federal Coordination 20 Public Information 20 Joint Continuity Planning 21-22 Continuity of Government(COG) 21 County of Operation Plan 21-22 Emergency Management Phases—General Activities 22-24 Mitigation 22-23 Preparedness 23 Response 24 Recovery 24 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION 25-26 Introduction 25 Responsibilities 25 Financial Management Operations 25-26 Financial Records and Supporting Documents 26 Guidance for Financial Operations 26 PLAN MAINTENANCE 26-28 General 26-27 Responsibilities 27 Frequency 27 Testing, Evaluation, Assessment, and Corrective Action 27-28 Testing 27 Evaluation and Assessment 28 Corrective Action 28 SUPPORT FUNCTION ANNEX 32-45 Background 32 Support Functions Definition and Concept 32 Activity Checklist 33 Procedures and Guidance for Support Functions 33 PREPARDNESS 35-37 Transportation Support Functions Specific 35 Communications Support Functions Specific 35 Fire/EMS/HAZMAT Support Functions Specific 36 Emergency Management Support Function Specific 36 Medical Services Support Functions Specific 36 Mass Care Support Functions Specific 36 Agriculture Support Functions Specific 36 Resource Support Functions Specific 37 Public Safety and Security Support Functions Specific 37 Long Term Community Recovery Support Function 37 Public Information Support Functions Specific 37 RESPONSE 38-40 Transportation Support Function Specific 38 Communications Support Function Specific 38 Resource Support Function Specific 38 Mass Care Support Function Specific 38 Emergency Management Support Function Specific 39 Fire/EMS/HAMZAT Support Function Specific 39 Medical Support Function Specific 39 Agriculture Support Function Specific 40 Energy Support Function Specific 40 Public Safety and Security Support Function Specific 40 Public Works Support Function Specific 40 Long Term Community Recovery Support Function 40 Public Information Support Function Specific 40 RECOVERY 41-43 Transportation Support Function Specific 41 Communications Support Function Specific 41 Fire/EMS/HAZMAT Support Function Specific 41 Public Works Support Function Specific 41 Emergency Management Support Function Specific 42 Mass Care Support Function Specific 42 Medical Support Function Specific 42 Agriculture Support Function Specific 42 Resource Support Function Specific 43 Energy Support Function Specific 43 Public Safety and Security Support Function Specific 43 Long Term Community Recovery Support Function 43 Public Information Support Function Specific 43 MITIGATION 44-45 Transportation Support Function Specific 44 Communications Support Function Specific 44 Public Works Support Function Specific 44 Fire/EMS/HAZMAT Support Function Specific 44 Emergency Management Support Function Specific 45 Mass Care Support Function Specific 45 Agriculture Support Function Specific 45 Medical Support Function Specific 45 Long Term Community Recovery Support Function 45 Public Information Support Function Specific 45 HAZARD-SPECIFIC APPENDIX 49-55 PURPOSE 49 DEFINITION 49-50 Policies 49 Situation 49 Concept of Operations 50 Responsibilities 50 RESPONSIBILITIES 50-51 Coordinating Agency 50 Support Functions 50-51 HAZARD-SPECIFIC SUMMARIES 51-55 Winter Storm Appendix 51-52 Flood Appendix 52-53 Mass Evacuation Appendix .53-54 Mass Fatalities Appendix 55 Terrorism Element to CEMP 55 CONSIDERATIONS ANNEX APPENDICIES 59-73 Tables and Charts 59-61 CEMP Organization Chart 59 County EOC/LOC.Activation.Levels 59 Planning Process 60 IDHS District Map 61 Abbreviations 62-64 Definitions 65-73 (Intentionally Left Blank) I. INTRODUCTION A. Mission This mission of the Hamilton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is to coordinate emergency management and public safety activities to protect the people, property, and the environment of Hamilton County, Indiana during an emergency or disaster, or special event. B. Purpose The purpose of the CEMP is to be the comprehensive guide for countywide preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. The CEMP considers the direct coordination and support from local, municipal, and county agencies, departments and other organizations activated during emergencies or disasters. This plan is the disaster emergency plan as mandated by Indiana Code 10-14-3-17 (h). C. Scope The CEMP shall address all hazards, which may occur in Hamilton County through effective coordination and communication among responding local agencies. The CEMP clearly explains Hamilton County's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disaster/emergencies and also provides for: 1. A comprehensive general guide for the effective use of government,private sector and volunteer resources 2. An outline for local government responsibilities in relation to federal and state disaster assistance programs and applicable disaster laws This plan replaces the Hamilton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan promulgated in December 2013. D. Situations and Assumptions 1. Situations Many hazards threaten Hamilton County, which may cause emergencies and disasters in all or part of the jurisdiction. Specific characteristics, such as population distribution, land development, weather patterns, and topography all promote unique challenges for managing emergencies and disasters Hamilton County has the following unique attributes: a) Hamilton County is located in the north-central portion of the State of Indiana b) According to an estimate in 2013 from the U.S. Census Bureau, Hamilton County has a population of approximately 296,693 people, making it the 4th largest county by population. c) Hamilton County has Interstate 69 running through the southern central area across to the east side of the county. The other major roadways are US 31, which runs north and south through the middle of the county, and State Road 37, which runs from the southeast to the northeast end of the county. Both of these roadways connect various communities within the county. d) Although there are no major waterways in the county used for commercial or business enterprise, Hamilton County is well known for its two recreational bodies of water. The Morse Reservoir in the center of the county, and the Geist Reservoir is the southeast portion of the county. Both popular attractions for boating and residential areas. e) The White River runs through Hamilton County from the east down to the south central end of the county. The White River has been a major flood threat in the past. f) There are no Class 1 railroads that run through Hamilton County g) Hamilton County's predominant land use is agriculture. 68% of the County is in grain, livestock, nursery, or timber farming. The majority of the farmland is Hamilton County is located in the northern third of the County in Adams Township, Jackson Township, and White River Township as well as in the communities of the Town of Atlanta, Town of Arcadia, and Town of Sheridan. Residential development is currently 20% of the total land use in Hamilton County and is predominately concentrated in the southern third and central areas of the County in the City of Carmel, Town of Fishers, and the City of Noblesville. h) The County has a diverse and vibrant economic base with employment strengths in medical products and services, finance/insurance, corporate headquarters, and entrepreneurial technology companies. i) Hamilton County has a total area of 403 square miles of which 398 square miles is land and 5 square miles is water. j) The increasing infrastructure and population density in the southern 1/3 of the county has expanded to the middle 1/3 of the county. 2. Key Planning Assumptions In order for successful preparedness and response operations to take place, the following key assumptions are listed as a means to gauge participation and support provided by stakeholders at all levels of government: a) Hamilton County and each of its municipalities have capabilities including manpower, equipment, supplies, and skills to ensure the preservation of lives and property in the event of an emergency or disaster. b) Local municipalities will exhaust resources and capabilities including mutual aid before requesting the assistance from the County. If the existing capabilities of the County are exceeded assistance may be requested from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security(IDHS). c) Hamilton County is one of the counties that comprise Indiana Department of Homeland Security District 5. Indiana has established a total of 10 districts and has assigned a District Coordinator to each. The District Coordinator may be called upon for consultation and assistance, as well as act as the direct link between the Hamilton County and the State's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). (Capabilities exceeded reach out to district in which Hamilton County is affiliated). d) Hamilton County Emergency Management will administer the emergency management program for the county and will coordinate with operations during emergency situations. The Hamilton County EOC will act as the central point of communication and coordination for local public safety personnel in emergency situations. The EOC may be referred to and can assume the responsibilities of a Multi Agency Coordination Center or MACC. e) Hamilton County may seek additional resources through mutual aid,pre- establishing such agreements with those entities having the capability and resources to assist in mission essential tasks. The County may also utilize the statewide mutual aid agreement as outlined in Indiana Code 10-14-3-10.6. f) Subject to appropriate declarations made by the Hamilton County and the State of Indiana, the federal government may provide funds and assistance to the county and municipalities if impacted by an emergency or disaster. Federal assistance will be requested when disaster relief resources of Hamilton County and the State of Indiana have been exhausted. g) Coordination and collaboration with all applicable state and federal agencies that render assistance will be given to ensure an expedited response and recovery process. h) Training, exercise and evaluation of essential municipalities, county agencies and departments will be an ongoing priority to ensure the effective use of resources and personnel activated during response operations. 3. Target Capabilities In December 2003, the President issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-8 to establish national policy to strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent,protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies. HSPD-8 required the development of the National Preparedness Guidelines (the Guidelines) The Guidelines define what is meant for the Nation to be prepared by providing a vision for preparedness, establishing national priorities, and identifying target capabilities. The Guidelines adopt a Capabilities-Based Planning process supported by three planning tools: the National Planning Scenarios, Target Capabilities List (TCL), and Universal Task List(UTL). They can be viewed online at https://wvvw.11is.dhs.gov. The Target Capabilities List describes the capabilities related to the four homeland security mission areas: Prevent, Protect, Respond, and Recover. It defines and provides the basis for assessing preparedness. It also established national guidance for preparing the Nation for major all-hazards event, such as those defined by the National Planning Scenarios. Currently, there are five common core capabilities: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Additionally, there are 31 Target Capabilities. E. Organization The Hamilton County CEMP is comprised of the Basic Plan and supplemental appendixes integrated through support functions. 1. Support Function Annex This section defines the support function structure that includes tasks in a checklist format covering the four phases of emergency management. 2. Hazard-Specific Annex This section describes Hamilton County's preparedness and response activities as they relate to specific hazards. These include: floods, mass evacuations, mass fatalities, snow emergencies, and terrorism incidents. 3. Considerations Annex This section provides documents of which can provide guidance through considerations for the following: Man-Made Disasters,Natural Disasters, and Mass Care responsibilities. 4. Appendices This section provides additional materials and information such as acronyms, definitions, and diagrams, which provide a better understanding of the overall CEMP and its various sections. Support Me He..-Speese AIM Appenvices Anvmt Amer Ae me Itself Support Annex Itself.Hazard Amex Itsehf. Pua[dm Dearipdom SpaiGc Doctmmt Co tdenliaoe Pecs usurer Sheet Support Ammon Appendlo l: Cemeidmadom Appendix l: lnmdotSpecific Appendix l:Man, - Charts. Support Pamdoa Checklists Made Dimmer Checklists Coneideratioea Constderaums ncronixis Appmdiu a:Natural Muster Caaeidmdoen Glossary Caosidenbons Appendix 3:Mere Cora Coreiimetl®r Figure 1: CEMP Organizational Chart F. Limitations Hamilton County will endeavor to make every reasonable effort to respond to emergency incidents. However, depending on the type/severity of an incident, local resources and public safety services may be overwhelmed. There is no guarantee implied by the CEMP that a perfect response to emergency incidents will be practical or possible. II. AUTHORITIES Federal, state, and local statues and their implementing regulations establish legal authority for the development and maintenance of emergency and disaster plans. The following laws and directives are the basis for the legal authority for the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan A. Federal 1. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 United States Code (USC) 5121 et seq 2. Homeland Security Act of 2002 3. Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act 4. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 5. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 6. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 7. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 8. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21 9. Post Katrina Reform Act of 2006 10. United States Department of Homeland Security, National Incident Management System (NIMS) December 2008 11. National Response Framework(NRF), January, 2008 12. Overview Support Functions, January, 2008 13. Sandy Recovery Improvement Act 2013 14. National Preparedness Report 2012 15. Superfund Amendment Re-Authorization Act (SARA Title III) B. State 1. Indiana Code 10-14-3, Emergency Management and Disaster Law 2. Indiana Code 10-14-5, Emergency Management Assistance Compact C. Local 1. Hamilton County Code of Ordinance Title 10 Article 14 2. Hamilton County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. General All emergency events originate at the local level. To that end, Hamilton County will make every effort to ensure the most effective, efficient usage and application of materials, resources, and personnel. Should an event exceed the capabilities of the county, Hamilton County shall attempt to acquire these resources from District 5 agencies or from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. B. Incident Management and the National Incident Management System The National Incident Management System(NIMS) provides a unified approach to incident command, standard command and management structures and an emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management. NIMS is structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas: command, operations,planning, logistics, and finance & administration. NIMS implementation includes process, operational, and technical standards integrated into emergency response plans,polices, and procedures. NIMS establishes the Incident Command System (ICS) as the organizational structure to be implemented to effectively and efficiently command and manage domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity. The ICS structure is a standardized, on scene, all-hazard incident management concept that provides an integrated organizational structure that is able to adapt to the complexities and needs of a single or multiple incidents regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. Hamilton County has adopted NIMS as the standard for incident management with the Hamilton County Proclamation 9-26-05-2. This was accomplished through each community providing a resolution to adopt NIMS as well. NIMS doctrine allows the responder to expand or contract based on the situation, while maintaining unity of command and span of control. C. Multi-Agency Coordination Evolution of the size and complexity of hazards and threats has demonstrated the need for effective planning and coordinated emergency response. Most major emergencies and disasters will have no geographical, economical or social boundaries. Likewise significant events will also involve multiple jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations. In order to effectively manage and focus efforts of a multiple-agency coordination system, Hamilton County has adapted its planning and response capability based on the following: 1. Local Emergency Planning Committee Emergencies and disasters can produce issues that require prompt decisions to serve both short and long-term emergency management needs. At times, these decisions require senior local officials in consultation with the Hamilton County Emergency Management Executive Director to work through governmental issues, local law, and jurisdictional impacts. The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) would be the primary body, in critical disaster situations where these situations are addressed. It should be noted, not all emergency situations would require the convening of the local LEPC. The local emergency management executive director who will call the Planning Committee together will evaluate situations that have been devastating to life safety, financial, or other physical impacts. Composition of the Planning Committee may vary, depending on the nature and scope of the situation but will commonly be comprised of such agencies as the local emergency management, county commissioners, local mayor(s), health department, county highway department, local law enforcement, and local fire services. 2. Support Functions (SF) Support Functions provide support, resources,program implementation, and services to meet specific challenges and responsibilities with the preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation phases of emergency management. All municipalities,by signing and agreeing tenets outline in the CEMP, have agreed to provide their full support to emergency operations as required or needed. Each SF is responsible for developing written standard operating procedures (SOPs)to support their roles and responsibilities as defined by the local CEMP. Each SF must also ensure that they maintain an appropriate level of training, participation in exercises and establish periodic testing and evaluation of their internal plans. Table 1: Local Level Event Support Function Coordinating & Supporting Agencies Transportation Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia Arcadia Department of Public • Hamilton County Works Emergency Management Atlanta Atlanta Utilities • Hamilton County Sheriff's Carmel Carmel Street Department Department Cicero Cicero Utilities Fishers Fishers Department of Public Works Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Hamilton County Highway Noblesville Noblesville Street Department Sheridan Sheridan Street Department Westfield Westfield Streets&Right-of- way Management Communications Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia Hamilton County Public • Hamilton County Safety Communications Emergency Management Atlanta Hamilton County Public • HCARES Safety Communications • RACES Carmel Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Cicero Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Fishers Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Noblesville Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Sheridan Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Westfield Hamilton County Public Safety Communications Public Works Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia Arcadia Department of Public • Hamilton County Works Emergency Management Atlanta Atlanta Utilities • Hamilton County Highway Carmel City of Carmel Utilities Department • Drainage Board Cicero Cicero Utilities Fishers Fishers Public Works Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Hamilton County Suveyor's Office Noblesville Noblesville Engineering Department Sheridan Town of Sheridan Public Works Westfield Westfield Public Works Fire/EMS/HAZMAT Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia Jackson Fire Territory • Hamilton County Atlanta Atlanta Volunteer Fire Emergency Management Department • Hamilton County Health Carmel Carmel Fire Department Department • Hamilton County Cicero Cicero Fire Department Firefighter's Roundtable Fishers Fishers Fire Department Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) • Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department • White River Township Volunteer Fire Department Noblesville Noblesville Fire Department Sheridan Sheridan Fire Department Westfield Westfield Fire Department Emergency Management Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia Hamilton County Emergency Atlanta Management Carmel Local Emergency Operations Center Cicero Fishers Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Noblesville Sheridan Westfield Mas port Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia Local First Responding • American Red Cross Agencies • Boys and Girls Club Atlanta Local First Responding • COAD Agencies • Duke Energy Carmel Local First Responding • Good Samaritan Network Agencies • Hamilton County Cicero Local First Responding Emergency Management Agencies • Hamilton County Health Fishers Local First Responding Department Agencies • Hamilton County School Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Local First Responding Districts Agencies • Hamilton County Sheriff s Noblesville Local First Responding Office Agencies • HCARES Sheridan Local First Responding • I-CART Agencies • Inner-Faith Services Westfield Local First Responding • Monon Center Agencies • Municipal Law Enforcement • RACES • Salvation Army • Township Offices • United Way • VOAD • YMCA Resource Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia • Hamilton County Atlanta Emergency Management • Hamilton County Auditor's Carmel Office Cicero • Hamilton County Fishers Surveyor's Office Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Noblesville Sheridan Westfield Medical Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies Arcadia • Hamilton County Atlanta Emergency Management • Hamilton County Health Carmel • IU Health North Department Hospital • St Vincent Heart Center • St.Vincent Carmel Hospital Cicero Fishers IU Saxony& St Vs NE Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Noblesville Riverview Hospital Sheridan Westfield Agriculture Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies(County) Arcadia • Hamilton County Atlanta Emergency Management • Hamilton County Sheriff's Carmel Office Animal Control Cicero • The Humane Society for Fishers Hamilton County • United Way Hamilton County(Unincorperated Areas) Noblesville Sheridan Sheridan Animal Control Westfield Energy Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies(County) Arcadia • Hamilton County Atlanta Emergency Management • Vectren Gas Carmel • Duke Energy Cicero • American Electric Power Fishers Hamilton County(Unincorperated Areas) Noblesville Sheridan Westfield Public Safety and Security Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies(County) Arcadia • Hamilton County Atlanta Atlanta Police Department Emergency Management • Hamilton County Sheriff's Carmel Carmel Police Department Cicero Cicero Police Depattinent Office Fishers Fishers Police Department • Hamilton County Health Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Department Noblesville Noblesville Police Department Sheridan Sheridan Police Department Westfield Westfiled Police Department Lon._ 6-4:4 ....4._ _�,�.,iR 6 ,,:,Y.` Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies(County) Arcadia Town of Arcadia Hamilton County Emergency Atlanta Town of Atlanta Management Cannel City of Carmel Cicero Town of Cicero Fishers Town of Fishers Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Noblesville City of Noblesville Sheridan Town of Sheridan Westfield City of Westfield Public Information Support Function Name of Location Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies(County) Arcadia Town of Arcadia • Hamilton County Atlanta Town of Atlanta Emergency Management • Hamilton County Sheriff's Cannel City of Carmel Office Cicero Town of Cicero • Public Information Officer Fishers Town of Fishers Hamilton County(Unincorporated Areas) Noblesville City of Noblesville Sheridan Town of Sheridan Westfield City of Westfield Table 2: County Level Event Support Function Coordinating & Supporting Agencies Transportation Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Indiana Department of Local public road support; Emergency Management Transportation(INDOT) Transportation safety; • Hamilton County Highway • National Transportation Restoration/recovery of Department Safety Board(NTSB) transportation infrastructure; • Hamilton County Sheriff's movement restrictions;damage and Department impact assessment • Hamilton County Community Service Agency Communications Sur s ort Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Web EOC Coordination with Emergency Management • State EOC telecommunications and information • HCARES • Indianapolis Area Radio technology industries;Restoration • RACES &Television Stations and repair of communications • Hamilton County • National Warning System infrastructure;Protect,restore,and Communications • Emergency Alter System sustain national information • All area newspapers technology resources Public Works Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County Local, State,and Regional Public Infrastructure protection and Emergency Management Works Agencies emergency repair;Infrastructure • Hamilton County restoration;engineering services and Surveyor's Office construction management;Critical • Hamilton County Highway infrastructure liaison Department • Drainage Board Fire/EMS/HAZMAT Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Area Local Healthcare Firefighting,EMS,and HAZMAT, Emergency Management Facilities and Special operations support;Task • Hamilton County Health • District 5 Mutual Aid Force support Department • IDHS Mutual Aid • Hamilton County • American Red Cross Firefighter's Roundtable Emergency Management Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Web EOC Coordination of incident management Emergency Management • State EOC and response efforts;Issuance of • American Red Cross • IDHS Support mission assignments;Resource and human capital Mass Care Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • American Red Cross • Boys and Girls Club Mass care/shelter;Emergency • Hamilton County • COAD assistance;Disaster housing;Human Emergency Management • Duke Energy services • Hamilton County Health • Good Samaritan Network Department • Hamilton County School • Salvation Army Districts • Untied Way • Hamilton County Sheriffs Office • HCARES • Indiana Crisis Assistance Response Team(I-CART) • Inner-Faith Services • Monon Center(Carmel Parks and Recreation) • Municipal Law Enforcement • RACES • Township Offices • VOAD • YMCA Resource Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Private Enterprises Resource Support(facility space, Emergency Management • Good Samaritan office equipment,and supplies, contracting services,etc.);Financial • Hamilton County Auditor's • VOAD management of long-term and Office • American Red Cross recovery needs • Hamilton County • Team Rubicon Surveyor's Office Medical Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • MESH Medical care;Medical support; Emergency Management • IHDS District 5 health Mental health care; Special • Hamilton County Health care facilities populations care Department Agriculture Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Other Humane Societies Domestic agriculture support;Animal Emergency Management • ASPCA disease/pest response;Food Safety • Hamilton County Sheriff's • State Veterinary Hospitals and security;Pet emergency care Office Animal Control • Purdue University School • The Humane Society for of Veterinary Medicine Hamilton County • United Way Energy Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Other utility agencies Energy infrastructure assessment, Emergency Management • NIPSCO repair,and restoration;Energy • Vectren Gas • REMC industry utilities coordination; • Duke Energy • Indianapolis Power and Emergency utilities restructuring and • Cinergy PSI Light transfer • American Electric Power • IWC • Marathon Pipelines • Midwest ISO Public Safety and Security Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Indiana State Police Law enforcement and military Emergency Management • IMPD assistance;Public safety support; • Hamilton County Sheriff's • Indiana State Health Security planning and technical Office Department resources assistance;escort support; • Hamilton County Health • IDHS traffic,crowd,and evacuation Department • Indiana National Guard support • American Red Cross Long Term Recovery Support Functiaam Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions Hamilton County Emergency • IDHS Economic community impact Management • American Red Cross assessment;Long-term community • Hamilton County Alliance recovery assistance to State/local governmental Public Information Support Function Coordinating Agency Supporting Agencies General Functions • Hamilton County • Websites Public information and awareness Emergency Management • HCARES support;educate communities about • Hamilton County Sheriff's • RACES emergency management Office • Social Media • Public Information Officer • Print sources • Indy news agencies • Public meetings • Public radio stations 3. Homeland Security District Collaboration The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has divided the state into 10 Homeland Security Districts. Each district is comprised of multiple counties and in turn, multiple organizations, emergency disciplines and agencies. Together, the counties within a single district provide a tremendous opportunity for local jurisdictions such as Hamilton County to focus on common preparedness goals and objectives to meet local, state, and national public safety needs. In turn, Hamilton County and many other jurisdictions benefit from sharing resources, eliminating redundancy in critical response functions and coordinating supplemental planning, training, and exercise activities. Hamilton County is a part of the District 5 in central Indiana, along with Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby Counties. —ARV wzr Dion IN Bitueni 4211111, Mr"' For each of the 10 districts, IDHS has appointed a District Coordinator to serve as a liaison between local jurisdictions and the state. A District Coordinator may also act as a direct link to the State EOC to relay incident specific information, as well as communicate critical resource needs. In addition to the District Coordinator, a more formalized structure has been established for each of the 10 Districts. While overall organization and composition may vary, each district uses the following three components: a) District Planning Councils (DPC) The DPC Program was developed to assist each of Indiana's 10 IDHS Districts in planning, organizing and managing critical emergency response activities on a regional basis. The District 5 DPC is comprised of representatives from each of the counties within the district. It has been a vital and driving force for securing funding and equipment as well as additional planning, training, and exercise opportunities. b) District Response Task Force (DRTF) A DRTF is a response assist designed to provide specialized response personnel and equipment to every Indiana County, enabling them to protect the public, the environment, and property during natural, technological, and homeland security related incidents. The composition of a DRTF will vary between Districts, depending upon the availability and capability of resources within each district. c) District Planning Oversight Committee (DPOC) A DPOC is established for each District to provide executive level oversight and support for the activities of the DPC. The DPOC will serve as the primary oversight entity for the formal appointment of the DPC members. DPOC membership is comprised of the President of the County Commissioners for each county in the district, the mayor or Town Board President of the most populated city or town for each county in the District, or other elected officials as deemed necessary by the DPOC,provided no one county has a majority on the committee. The District 5 DPOC has been established and is actively involved in the overall organization and development of policy for the District 5 DPC and DRTF. 4. Hamilton County Emergency Operations Center(EOC) a) General The Hamilton County EOC is the physical location where multi- agency coordination occurs and is managed by the Hamilton County Emergency Management. The Purpose of the County EOC is to provide a central coordination hub for the support of local emergency response activities and planned events. The County EOC can expand or contract as necessary to appropriately address the needs of an incident or special event. A table showcasing the activation levels can be located in the resource section. Other communities within Hamilton County have the capabilities to establish their own Local Operations Center(LOC). Each LOC will be able to provide the Hamilton County EOC with updates, situation reports, and potential resources. Level t Name of Level Description Example i Daily Operations Limited Emergency A situation hasoccurred or may occur to warrant Conditions further actions. Tornado Watch A situation hasoccurred requiring limited 7 Active Emergency activation of the Emergency Operations Center Flooding Conditions (County EOC). Significant A situation has occurred requiring full activation Emergency of the County EDC_ Large Tornado Conditions A situation has occurred requiring full activation Full Emergency of the County EDE and policy level personnel Large Earthquake Conditions including County Commissioners. Figure 3: County EOC Activation Levels b) Structure and Organization At the county level daily and routine functions are managed by the Emergency Management Executive Director and his or her staff. If an incident grows in terms of resource needs, the Hamilton County Emergency Management is responsible for requesting various levels of support. This may include personnel and equipment upon the needs of the Incident Commander. All personnel reporting to and working within the County EOC will be organized and managed using the NIMS and ICS. Local operational centers in Hamilton County follow a NIMS type structure. Once a local community has exhausted their resources, agencies will rely on the Hamilton County EOC to coordinate resources. District 5 Counties Public Information EDC Manager Officer Policy Group IDHS i Liaison Officct FEMA Admin Support Operations.Chief Planning Chief Logistics Chief Finance Chief Emergency Dx umentation Prat rcmcat Seraiccs Group I 'Hun=Services Unit Group jInfrastruettarc. — auppo_t .. Br:3.1..h7 FircEMS. Support Group r Situation Unit I4AZMAT Maas CareSen.Lcc fIran;partation - 13ranzh —{I GIS/Mapping Medical Lang Term Recovery JCommunication Public Safety and Security Public Warks — Rccsurcc uppo_t d [ecr • Figure 4: EOC Organization c) Data collection and Dissemination Hamilton County Emergency Management utilizes WebEOC for situational awareness and resource management. WebEOC provides public safety personnel from around Hamilton County with a common platform to share, analyze, and manage emergencies, special events, and disaster information throughout Hamilton County. WebEOC serves as a collaborative tool and provides for a common operating picture and integration with the State EOC and their use of the same system for situational awareness, resource management, and mission tracking. The system is also used as a vital daily operations tool,providing a resource to organize, manage, and share information between key stakeholders and public safety partners. d) Resource Management In an emergency, disaster situation, or special event requests for resources will originate from the Incident or Unified Command established for the event or incident. Request flow from local jurisdictions to the Hamilton County EOC are analyzed and processed to determine how and if the requests can be met. If Hamilton County resource capabilities are inadequate or have been exhausted the County EOC will seek support from the State EOC. Hamilton County has access to a resource list of current assets with the jurisdiction. The list follows NIMS resource typing and jurisdictional protocols. e) Incident Management Teams (IMT) District 5 has established an IMT comprised of various County Emergency Management staff and public safety personnel who, in the event of a major emergency or disaster within the district, can provide incident management support and expertise. This team will be activated through the normal disaster declaration process and will be focused on life safety, information collection, dissemination of information, and incident planning and prioritization. 5. Volunteer Coordination The management of voluntary organizations and volunteers is critical for an efficient and effective response to a disaster. Hamilton County Emergency Management in collaboration with the local chapter of the Greater Indianapolis American Red Cross Hamilton County Chapter, the Chaplains Association, United Way of Hamilton County, the Seventh Day Adventists and other key groups have developed a roster and reporting system for established volunteers. For unsolicited volunteers Hamilton County Emergency Management has developed a protocol for identifying and providing temporary photo identification to personnel as well as managing and tracking personnel resources needed to stabilize or recover from an event. 6. Private Sector Coordination Integration, collaboration and support from private businesses and industry before, during, and after an emergency situation are critical for successful response operations. Hamilton County Agencies and Support Functions have established a number of agreements with local companies and business for resources. While the county cannot predict whether or not an emergency event will preclude these agreements from being activated, a key planning assumption for Hamilton County will be that the resources identified will be made available dependent upon the situation, the response, needs, and capabilities. 7. Other State and Federal Coordination Hamilton County will make every effort to accommodate and extend collaboration to both state and federal assets and personnel that are formerly requested or deemed necessary for successful response operations. However, the County understands that an emergency situation may call for and demand extensive external resources and personnel to move toward recovery. D. Public Information During an incident or planned event,providing coordinated and timely public information is critical in helping an impacted community. Effective and accurate communication to the public about an incident can save lives and property, and can help ensure credibility and overall public trust. In Hamilton County, critical information necessary for public dissemination will be made available through various media outlets, including local television stations, local radio, print sources, web-based systems, and social media. Hamilton County Emergency Management will identify a group of individuals responsible for managing and coordinating public information activities. Critical to this function is the establishment of a Joint Information Center(JIO), where key agencies and departments can provide PIO representatives to staff and effectively process, analyze, and provide information to the media and public. E. Joint Continuity Planning While the information below outlines Hamilton County's Continuity of Government plan each municipality is responsible for creating their own Continuity of Government plan,which outlines actions to take in the event of a catastrophic event. Continuity Planning assures the preservation of our form of government under the Constitution and provides for the performance of essential functions under all emergency conditions and hazards. Specifically, Hamilton County has developed a Continuity of Government Plan for the multiple units of government found within the county and each essential emergency response and support agencies has been tasked o develop and adopt a Continuity of Operations Plan for their organizations. The following is a description of each of these critical planning concepts as they relate to Hamilton County: 1. Continuity of Government(COG) Within Hamilton County Emergency Management Ordinance Title 10 Article 14, a clear line of succession has been established for the purposes of declaring a local disaster emergency. The succession is as follows: a) Designated President of the Board of County Commissioners b) President Pro-term of the Board of County Commissioners c) Remaining Commissioner of Board of County Commissioners d) County Auditor e) County Clerk f) County Recorder g) County Director of Emergency Management The COG plan outlines essential personnel, by position and function, and identifies the necessary actions to reconstitute governmental services. 2. Continuity of Operation Plans In keeping with the continuity-planning concept, Hamilton County agencies have been asked to develop Continuity of Operation Plans (COOP) to identify essential personnel, establish emergency call-down procedures and pre- identify locations were county agencies and departments can come together to continue critical government services following an emergency or disaster event. Hamilton County agencies have developed these plans. The local Emergency Management office in collaboration with IDHS provides technical support and assistance with other county agencies to develop,promulgation, and test all COOP developed. Local municipalities are responsible for Continuity of Government and Continuity of Operations planning. F. Emergency Management Phases—General Activities Emergency management functions have four distinct phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. 1. Mitigation Hazard mitigation is defined as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to human life and property from hazards. Hazard mitigation planning and the subsequent implementation of resulting projects, measures, and policies is a primary mechanism in reducing hazards. In recognition of the importance of planning in mitigation activities, FEMA has created HAZUS-MH (Hazards USA Multi-Hazard), a powerful geographic information system(GIS)-based disaster risk assessment tool. This tool enables communities of all sizes to predict the estimated losses from floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other related phenomena and to measure the impact of various mitigation practices that might help reduce those losses. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has determined that HAZUS- MH should play a critical role in Indiana's community level risk assessments. The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan(MHMP) is a requirement of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Hamilton County updated the MHMP in March 2006. Hamilton County mitigation efforts started with the development of a County Hazard Analysis, identifying potential hazards that may threaten residents throughout the county as well as physical, financial, and social impacts that could be attributed to the identified hazards. In conjunction to the Hazards Analysis, Hamilton County has developed a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. This document prioritizes the potential hazards, provides historical and reference information, and outlines efforts or strategies for the reduction of these hazards. Mitigation tasks have been identified in the Hamilton County CEMP for each Support Function. However, these tasks are general in nature, focusing on common needs, resources and activities. Common mitigation tasks shared by all Hamilton County partners include, but not limited to: a) Establish procedures used to educate and involve the public in mitigation programs b) Identify potential protection,prevention, and mitigation strategies for high-risk targets c) Establish procedures used to develop sector-specific protection plans d) Establish policy and directives to protect life and property within Hamilton County 2. Preparedness The range of deliberate critical tasks and activities taken by a jurisdiction that are necessary to build, sustain, and improve operational capabilities to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. Hamilton County's preparedness activities encompass a comprehensive program focusing on panning, training, and exercise, as well as resource identification and acquisition. Preparedness activities require an ongoing, coordinated effort from the public and private entities as well as individual citizens. Common preparedness activities shared by all agencies include, but are not limited to: a) Delegate authorities and responsibilities for emergency actions b) Assign, designate, and/or procure personnel, facilities, equipment, and other resources to support emergency actions c) Training of personnel, including a program which tests and exercises essential equipment and emergency plans and procedures d) Sustaining the operability of facilities and equipment e) Implementation of plans or other preparations to facilitate response and recovery operations f) Establish a resource management system including inventory, deployment, and recovery capabilities 3. Response Response can be defined as those immediate actions to save lives,protect property, the environment, and meet basic human needs. Response also includes the execution of emergency plans and actions to support short-term recovery. Common response tasks shared by all state agencies include,but are not limited to: a) Employ resources in order to save lives,protect property, environment, and preserve the social, economic, and political structures b) Establish and maintain situational awareness and a common operating picture for an incident c) Effectively coordinate response actions and demobilize personnel and resources 4. Recovery Those actions or programs implemented by a jurisdiction to restore a community's infrastructure, as well as the social and economic aspects of an effected area to a pre-disaster state. Throughout Hamilton County, recovery efforts begin as response resources are activated. These recovery efforts are dependent upon the complexity of an incident and its impact on an area. For this reason,recovery takes place in two distinct levels: a) Short-term Recovery is defined as the immediate actions that overlap with response. These actions may include meeting essential human needs, restoring utility services, and reestablishing transportation routes. b) Long-term Recovery is defined, as elements commonly found, but not exclusively, outside the resources of Hamilton County. This level may involve some of the same short-term recovery action, which has developed in to a long-term need. Depending on the severity of the incident, long- term recovery may include the complete redevelopment of damaged areas. Long-Term Recovery is addressed and supported through the respective Support Function. IV. Financial Management and Administration A. Introduction This element provides financial management guidance to key agencies and departments throughout Hamilton County to ensure the appropriate state and local policies are administered effectively during the response and recovery phases of emergency management or disaster. B. Responsibilities Hamilton County will make every effort to prepare for, respond to, and recover from any and all emergencies or disasters that impact the jurisdiction. However, large-scale emergencies and disasters may place financial obstacles on local public safety agencies and departments. As such, Hamilton County may make a Local Declaration of Disaster Emergency in accordance with the local Emergency Management Ordinance Article 10 Section 4. Making such a declaration initiates the appropriate legal channels for state and federal assets to filter into Hamilton County and begin the process of stabilization and eventual recovery. If a declaration is made, the Executive Director of Hamilton County Emergency Management working closely with the Hamilton County Auditor and IDHS will ensure the following key tasks are complete: 1. Process disaster information relating to the loss of residential structures within the county 2. Process disaster information relating to the loss of private industry and businesses 3. Process disaster information relating to the loss of key pieces of critical infrastructure and essential services It is also critical that all public safety agencies and departments in Hamilton County involved in emergency operations keep tract of the hours worked by their staff, expenditures, and purchases made during the response and any and all damages or injuries that took place. C. Financial Management Operations Each agency is responsible for providing its own financial services and support to its response operations in the field, as well as the recording and retention of all financial documentation. The following key tasks for financial should be considered as a means to effectively support and manage funding for emergency activities: 1. Mitigation: Each local agency is required to use finances from their own budgets to mitigate potential emergency situations affecting their agency's ability to respond to and recover from emergency situations. 2. Preparedness: Each agency should prepare for future emergency budgets by studying past emergency responses and identifying needs not met by their current budget cycle. Contingencies, such as mutual aid and agency partnerships, should be established as a means to address unmet needs. 3. Response: Local agencies may be required to spend more than their allocated budget to effectively respond to the emergency. As local agencies begin their initial response operations, it may be necessary to prepare and submit a report on the estimated funding needs for the duration of the emergency response. The purpose of the estimates is to help establish the need for possible support from the state. 4. Recovery: Hamilton County Emergency Management will work with local municipalities, public safety agencies, county residents, and private companies and other community organizations to solicit funds through standard funding sources, donations, and through emergency disaster relief funds. Taken together, these potential monetary resources will promote both short and long-term recovery needs within Hamilton County. D. Financial Records and Supporting Documentation All public safety agencies and departments in Hamilton County involved in emergency operations must keep track of the hours worked by their staff, expenditures, and purchases made during response and any and all damages or injuries that took place. As financial information is collected, it should be processed using accepted county and state financial reporting protocols. In addition,by keeping such records, all county agencies must make these records available for review and potential audit. E. Guidance for Financial Operations Hamilton County Emergency Management will provide guidance and reference materials to county response agencies that will allow for support of financial operations for as it relates to emergency and disaster activities. V. Plan Maintenance A. General The maintenance of the CEMP requires revisions and updates which reflect the evolving needs of emergency management throughout Hamilton County, the State of Indiana, and the United States. Additional information is also incorporated from After Action Reports (AARs) and Improvement Plans developed as a result of exercises or real-world emergency or disaster events. This continual maintenance and review of the Hamilton County CEMP will be accomplished by meetings of Emergency Management representatives of the county support functions identified in this CEMP, and the Emergency Management Advisory Council. B. Responsibilities Hamilton County Emergency Management is responsible for the maintenance of the document in accordance with Indiana Code Title 10-14-3. Agencies included in the various Support Functions are responsible for ensuring the tasks outlined in the Support Functions of the CEMP are accurate and reflect their overall ability to manage, support, and deploy resources to perform life saving activities. Further updates, revisions, or maintenance to these tasks will be communicated to the Hamilton County Emergency Management integration into the CEMP. C. Frequency Hamilton County Emergency Management Advisory Council, in coordination with other local agencies and stakeholders, will review the CEMP biannually and provide revisions and updates, as needed. An entire update of the CEMP will occur when instructed by the Hamilton County Emergency Management Advisory Council or the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. D. Testing, Evaluation, Assessment, and Corrective Action The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program(HSEEP) is the national standard utilized for exercise design and implementation. HSEEP incorporates Core Capabilities and Target Capabilities List(TCL) as a standardized methodology to evaluate and document exercises and develop improvement plans. 1. Testing Individual Hamilton County agencies will be responsible for their own training programs. However, for training and coursework, related to emergency management and homeland security issues, Hamilton County Emergency Management will coordinate with IDHS to ensure local agencies and departments receive the necessary information and materials designated to increase the level of county preparedness, as well as to test and validate the local CEMP. 2. Evaluation and Assessment Validation of the CEMP is accomplished through evaluations and assessments of the tasks performed during an exercise and after each emergency or disaster where state resources are activated. The objective of this process is to identify performance strengths and deficiencies in order to develop the necessary corrective actions. 3. Corrective Action Corrective actions are recommended improvements discovered after an exercise, and/or an emergency or disaster. These recommendations are compiled in an After Action Report(AAR) and developed into a corresponding improvement plan with the necessary corrective actions. The CEMP will be updated and revised to reflect the results of the AAR and improvement plan. (Intentionally Left Blank) CCITY OF CARMEL „ _ EXECUTIVE ORDER J13-2015-1 WHEREAS, the Hamilton County, Indiana is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): and WHEREAS, the Hamilton County Commission has adopted the Pre-Disaster Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan which complies with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 by enactment of County Commissioner Resolution No. 06-09-14-1, dated June 9, 2014, and; WHEREAS, the City of Carmel Emergency Operations Plans are included within the Hamilton County Pre-Disaster Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, I James Brainard, the duly elected Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, do hereby direct that the City of Carmel shall: 1. Hereby adopt the Hamilton County Pre-Disaster Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official mitigation plan for the City of Carmel. 2, Direct all City of Carmel departments to become familiar with and plan to implement those actions necessary to comply with the requirements therein. 11 SO ORDERED THIS 1DAY OF JANUARY, 2015. t,i- t"Oes Brainard, Mayor Douglas C. Haney, City Attorney