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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Limited Emergency A situation hasoccurred or may occur to warrant
Conditions further actions. Tornado Watch
A situation hasoccurred requiring limited
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CCITY OF CARMEL
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EXECUTIVE ORDER
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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.
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SO ORDERED THIS 1DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.
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Douglas C. Haney, City Attorney