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CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 23rd day of
October, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the
seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, 98057,
to consider the following:
Adopt the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
Interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and present written or oral
comments regarding the proposal. Written comments submitted to the City Clerk by
5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing will be entered into the public hearing record.
Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act, and interpretive
services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon prior notice. Call (425) 430-
6510 for additional information.
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Jason A. Seth, CMC
City Clerk
Published: Renton Reporter
October 13, 2017
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTR(7DtJC71C�?1V.................................................................................................................................... 1
IIBASIC PLAN .......................................................................................................................................... 2
A. PURPOSE.....................................................................................................................................................2
B. AUTHORITY..................................................................................................................................................2
C. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................................................2
IIIHAZARD ANALYSIS................................................................................................................................ 4
IV EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION............................................................................................................... 4
A. GENERAL POLICY............................................................................................................................................4
B. PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................................5
V CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT............................................................................................................. 6
A. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSORS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS..................................................................................E
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION...................................................................................................................E>
C. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSOR FOR THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER............................................................6
D. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSORS FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS..............................................................................6
VI GENERAL EMERGENCY POLICIES............................................................................................................ 7
A. RESTORATION OF CITY AND PUBLIC SERVICES......................................................................................................7
B. ROLE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS............................................................................................................................7
C. ROLE OF POLICY ADVISORY GROUP...................................................................................................................8
D. DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS..........................................................................................................................9
E. EMERGENCYPROCUREMENT...........................................................................................................................9
VilCOMMAND AND CONTROL..................................................................................................................10
A. INCIDENT COMMAND...................................................................................................................................................10
B. DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS CENTERS .................................................................................................................10
C. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER.................................................................................................................. .......lO
D. POLICY ADVlSORY GROUP...................................................................................................................... ...................10
VI11 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER(EOC).............................................................................................10
A. I NTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................10
B. EOC COORDINATION...................................................................................................................................11
C. EOC ORGANIZATION...................................................................................................................................11
D. EOC ORGANIZATION CHART.........................................................................................................................12
E. LOCATION OF PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE EOC..................................................................................................13
F. EDC READINESS.........................................................................................................................................13
G. AUTHORITY TO ACTIVATE EOC......................................................................................................................13
H. AUTHORITY TO REQUEST EOC ACTIVATION......................................................................................................13
I. PROCEDURES TO ACTIVATE EOC....................................................................................................................14
J. EOC ACrivarioru LEVEts .............................................................................................................................14
K. REPORTINGFORANEMERGENCY....................................................................................................................ZS
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IXCOMMUNICATIONS.............................................................................................................................15
A. GENERALCOMMUNICATIONSPOLICY..............................................................................................................15
B. CELL PHONES.............................................................................................................................................15
C. EOC PHorvE Lisr........................................................................................................................................16
D. COMMUNICATION RESOURCES.......................................................................................................................16
E. ALTERNATE COMMUNICATIONS.....................................................................................................................16
XMEDIA RELATIONS...............................................................................................................................17
A. GENERAL POLICY.........................................................................................................................................17
XI PLANMAINTENANCEANDTRAINING...................................................................................................17
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GROUP....................................................................................17
B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................17
XII PROVISIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES......................................................................................................18
A. GENERAL POLICY.........................................................................................................................................1g
B. RESPONSIBILITY...........................................................................................................................................18
XIIIRESOURCES.........................................................................................................................................18
XIV EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
ESF#1: Transportation
ESF#2: Communications, Information Systems and Warning
ESF#3: Public Works and Engineering
ESF#4: Firefighting
ESF#5: Emergency Management
ESF#6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
ESF#7: Logistics Management and Resource Support
ESF#8: Public Health and Medical Services
ESF#9: Search and Rescue
ESF#10: Hazardous Materials Response
ESF#11: Food and Water
ESF#12: Energy
ESF#13: Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Security
ESF#14: Long-Term Community Recovery* (*see City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan)
ESF#15: External Affairs
ESF#20: County, State, and Federal Support
XV DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ANNEX
XVI EVACUATION ANNEX
XVII TERRORISM/CIVIL DISTURBANCE ANNEX
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I. INTRODUCTION
It is the policy� of the City of Renton to provide the emergency organization and
resources to minimize the effects of incidents; prepare to respond to disaster situations;
maximize population survival; preserve property; and recovery that will ensure the
orderly and fast return to normal community life in the City of Renton in the event of a
natural or technological disaster.
The City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been developed to
establish the special policies, guidelines, and procedures that will provide response
personnel with the information and guidance required to function quickly and
effectively in a disaster situation. It is a goal of this plan to help develop city, business,
and resident self-sufficiency for a minimum of 72 hours after a disaster.
It should be understood that emergencies and disasters are dynamic events that require
flexibility and the ability to solve challenges that are presented. Circumstances may
dictate deviation from this plan in order to have the best possible response. This plan
may be supplemented by the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan, the Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan and Annexes,
the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and other
applicable plans.
All city departments are directed to take appropriate actions to implement this plan and
to maintain the necessary capabilities to respond effectively to emergencies and
disasters. All non-city entities involved in the plan are requested to cooperate with the
city in order to coordinate the total disaster response within the community.
Mayor, City of Renton Date
Emergency Management Director, City of Renton Date
Reviewed by:
Attorney, City of Renton Date
Emergency Management Director, Washington State Date
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II. BASIC PLAN
A. Purpose
In order to protect life, property, and the environment within the City of Renton,
city government shall respond to natural and human-caused disasters and shall
take appropriate actions to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and
recover from the effects of such events.
For the purpose of this plan, a disaster is defined as any event, natural or human-
caused, that exceeds the capability of one or more city departments to manage
their response effectively.
B. Authority
The City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been
developed and is maintained under the following authorities:
"Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950," as amended.
Public Law 93-288, "Disaster Relief Act of 1974," as amended by PL 100-707,
"Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act"
Public Law 96-342, "Improved Civil Defense"
Public Law 99-499, "Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986"
WAC 118-030-060, "Emergency plan."
RCW 38.52, "Emergency Management"
C. Departmental Responsibilities
1. City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Communication Systems
b. Financial Documentation
c. Procurement
d. Inventory Records
2. City of Renton City Attorney Department
a. Emergency Powers and Legislative Review
b. Legal Support and Advice
3. City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
a. Agency Coordination (Boeing, franchise utilities, contractors and
special purpose districts)
b. Food and Water Coordination (with vendors/supply chain)
c. Recovery Coordination
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4. City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Provide Shelter and Mass Care
b. Transportation Coordination for Public Needs
c. Human Services
d. Food and Water Coordination (direct delivery to population in
need)
5. City of Renton Court Services Department
a. Restore Court Services
6. City of Renton Executive Department
a. Emergency Powers
b. Continuity of Government
c. Intergovernmental Coordination
d. Policy Group Coordination
e. Military Support
f. Public Information
7. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Emergency Management
b. Communications and Warning
c. Damage Assessment
d. Fire Suppression
e. Multiple Casualty Incidents
f. Hazardous Materials "
g. Search and Rescue
h. Radiologicallncidents
i. Confined Space
j. Weapons of Mass Destruction
k. Resource Support
8. City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Volunteer Emergency Worker Registration
b. Staff Reassignment
c. Damage Assessment
d. Disaster Claims
e. Employee Care
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9. City of Renton Police Department
a. Public Safety and Security
b. Evacuation
c. Transportation Accidents
d. Public Demonstrations/Civil Unrest
e. Bomb Threats
f. Crime Scene Response
g. Terrorism
h. Weapons of Mass Destruction
10. City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Maintain Transportation/Evacuation Routes
b. Flood Response
c. Maintain City Utility Services
d. Maintain Communication Systems
e. Fleet Maintenance
f. Energy/Fuel Supply
III. HAZARD ANALYSIS
Renton city officials have identified the primary hazards that could potentially impact
the city. The potential effects of these hazards could disrupt public services, damage
property, and cause injury or death of persons within affected areas.
The primary hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan and
include floods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris flows, volcanic
hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases, and acts of terrorism or civil
disturbance. Additionally, the city is subject to major transportation disruptions and
accidents, utility and infrastructure failures or collapses, public health emergencies, and
mass casualty incidents from any cause.
IV. EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
A. General Policy
The Chief Administrative Officer, the Administrator for the lead Incident
Command department, or the Emergency Management Director shall
recommend to the Mayor a proclamation of a citywide emergency when the
framework of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is needed to
coordinate, either or both, government and private services during an
emergency that overwhelms the resources and capabilities of the community.
The Mayor is authorized to proclaim a local emergency. If the Mayor is
unavailak�le during the emergency, the Council President is authorized to
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proclaim a local emergency. If the Mayor and the Council President are both
unavailable, the Council President pro-tem is authorized to proclaim the
emergency. The proclamation will be presented to the City Council as a
resolution at the earliest possible opportunity to affirm the proclamation of
emergency. �
Emergency proclamations serve several purposes, including:
• Triggering referencing of the city's Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
• Recognizing a serious emergency situation.
• Authorizing measures to protect (ife and property.
• Authorizing emergency expenditures that would suspend usual
purchasing processes such as bids and hearings.
• Formally requesting state assistance.
• Encouraging the Governor to declare a state emergency and requesting a
presidential declaration of disaster.
The proclamation of a citywide emergency formally establishes the utilization of
the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to manage the emergency,
and establishes the legal framework for possible State and Federal assistance.
The proclamation will automatically expire at the time specified in the
emergency proclamation. The length of time specified in the emergency
proclamation will be influenced by the nature of the emergency. If no expiration
date is specified in the proclamation, it shall remain in effect until action is taken
by the Mayor to formally end the state of emergency.
B. Procedures
The Emergency Management Director or his/her delegate serving as the Acting
Emergency Management Director will assist the City Attorney in drafting a
proclamation for the Mayor's signature, including a specified termination date
where applicable. The Emergency Management Director shall ensure that the
Washington State Emergency Management Division, King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center, and City Council are notified of the proclamation. The
Deputy Public Affairs Administrator or designated public information officer will
forward the proclamation to surrounding jurisdictions, the media, or other local
state and federal elected officials.
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V. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
A. Emergency interim Successors for Elected Officials
During the emergency, for period of less than 30 days, the Council President shall
automatically assume the authority and duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is
unavailable. If both the Mayor and Council President are unavailable during an
emergency or disaster, the City Council President pro-tem will serve in the role
of Mayor. RCW 42.14.070 provides that the legislative authority shall adopt rules
and regulations providing for appointment of temporary interim successors to
the elected and appointed offices of the city.
B. City Council Meeting Location
Chapter 42.14 of the RCW provides that in the event of an emergency the City
Council may meet at any place within or outside the territorial limits of the city
on the call of the Council President or any two members of the governing body
and shall lawfully conduct the city's affairs for the duration of the emergency.
In the event that the City Council Chambers are uninhabitable or if the Mayor
deems it desirable, the City Council may meet at any place within or outside the
city limits. The primary alternate site for the City Council to meet is the large
conference room of Fire Station 13, and secondarily, Fire Station 14.
In the event that a special meeting of the Council is called, the Council Liaison, in
communication with the City Clerk, is primarily responsible for coordinating the
notification of each Council member and notifying the public as soon as practical.
The Deputy Public Affairs Administrator or designated Public Information Officer
(PIO) shall work with the Council Liaison and City Clerk to notify the media and to
complete the public posting of the meeting.
Circumstances may necessitate that city government will not be able to meet
normal posting requirements for emergency Council meetings.
C. Emergency Interim Successor for the Chief Administrative Officer
If the Chief Administrative Officer is unavailable during an emergency, the acting
Chief Administrative Officer specified in the city's Continuity of Operations Plan
(COOP) shall fulfill the responsibilities of that role.
D. Emergency Interim Successors for Appointed Officials
The person designated by the COOP within each city department will serve as
the interim successor if the Department Administrator is unavailable during an
� emergency. If the interim successor of a city department is unavailable, the
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Department Administrator will have a further designee to fulfill the
responsibilities of that role and direct the actions of each department. These
authorities should be clearly communicated in writing within the department
and to the personnel of that department.
VI. GENERAL EMERGENCY POLICIES
A. Restoration of City and Public Services
Efforts to restore city/public services to a basic functioning level shall be
generally prioritized as listed below.
Tier I
• Emergency responder communications
• Vehicle access to emergency medical facilities
• Fire control, hazard mitigation and general rescue
• Emergency medical services
• Security and public order
• Water production and distribution
• Waste water collection
Tier II
• Electrical service
� Telephone service
• Natural gas service
• Vehicle access on arterial and collector roadways
• Internal communications
Tier III
• Normal incident command to govern response then includes property
protection and protection of the economy. All other city and public
services will be restored as soon as possible at the direction of the
Incident Commander after consulting with the Mayor and the Chief
Administrative Officer.
• Economic considerations
B. Role of Elected Officials
The City Council's overall role is to annually review policies and appropriate
funds to allow the Emergency Management Director and staff to plan and
implement an Emergency Management Program.
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During an incident, the Councii will be advised of the response and recovery plan
by the Mayor, Fire & Emergency Services Administrator or other Incident
Command Department Administrator, and the Emergency Management Director
and/or Coordinator, and will be asked to provide input for the restoration of all
city services. During an emergency, the Mayor may authorize the imposition of
required emergency powers, such as evacuation orders and bans, and may
authorize necessary condemnations.
City Council may be presented with special legislation proposals to facilitate the
disaster response or recovery.
C. Role of Policy Advisory Group
The Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator and
the Department Administrators comprise a Policy Advisory Group whose role is
to stay current on the most recent incident information from the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC), inform one another of disaster conditions and
implications for each department, and make necessary policy decisions. Issues
and conflicts that arise in an emergency should be handled at the lowest
appropriate level of the incident organization. The Policy Advisory Group is
facilitated by the Mayor or his or her designee.
The Policy Advisory Group's role is to:
• Recommend necessary policy decisions that require resolution by a
jurisdiction executive head or legislative body, such as priorities for
resource allocation; management of jurisdiction resources; clarification of
command authority; suspension of functions; and programs of city
government.
• Provide guidance to incident managers and establish administrative
objectives, including legal and policy restraints, limitations on authority,
political and social concerns, environmental issues, and cost
considerations.
• Provide guidance to Incident Commanders and PIOs regarding key
messages to integrate into the overall public message.
• Propose emergency budgeting actions if required for response and
recovery, evaluate and prioritize other department and city responses to
balance them with future project needs to ensure adequate funding is
provided to the disaster response.
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• Recommend the discontinuation of non-essential government
operations, to keep employees off the roads and free up personnel and
other resources for use in disaster response.
• Provide a liaison to local, state, and congressional elected officials during
and after a disaster to ensure appropriate assistance is brought to the
local response effort, and coordinate contacts to collect damage
estimates and response costs.
The Policy Advisory Group is initially assembled with full activation of the EOC or
at the request of any Policy Advisory Group member. The Policy Advisory Group
will convene at the appointed time at the following locations in order and if
available: City Hall 7th Floor Conferencing Center, Fire Station 13, or other
facilities deemed appropriate at the time.
D. DepartmentalOperations
At the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Department Administrators
may be required to take the following steps:
Step 1: Cancel scheduled employee leave.
Step 2: Require all personnel to work beyond normal shifts for an extended
period.
Step 3: Call back department personneL
Step 4: Alter normal organizational structure to complete required tasks.
Step 5: Reassign staff to their disaster assignments
E. Emergency Procurement
In keeping with RCW 35A.33.010, .080, and .090, the Mayor and/or Chief
Administrative Officer may authorize emergency procurements in lieu of the
city's purchasing policies when there is an emergency situation. An emergency
condition is an immediate and serious need for supplies, materials, equipment or
services that cannot be timely met through normal purchasing methods and the
lack of which could threaten the functioning of city government, the
preservation or protection of property and/or the health and safety of any
person.
It is the responsibility of each Department Administrator to maintain an updated
list of names and phone numbers of all outside vendors and contractors the city
may need to use in an emergency. These resource lists should be updated
annually and stored in the EOC.
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VII. COMMAND AND CONTROL
A. Incident Command
The lead city department for Incident Command will be the department with the
mission most similar to the emergency situation. The lead city department shall
ensure that an Incident Commander or Unified Command structure is identified
and established in order to provide for coordinated field operations. The lead
city department will provide a qualified representative to serve in the EOC.
B. Departmental Operations Centers
Departmental Operations Centers (DOCs) may be established by any department
in order to manage the dispatch and coordination of department-controlled or
related resources. A DOC will maintain close communication with the Incident
Commander and the EOC (when activated) regarding incident priorities and
resource status to ensure overall incident objectives are met.
C. Emergency Operations Center
Although field Incident Command will control on-scene activities related to the
disaster, the EOC will coordinate the overall city response to the disaster. The
Emergency Management Director, other emergency management staff,
designated city staff, agency representatives, and trained volunteers shall
provide staffing at the EOC when activated rather than the incident site. The
Emergency Management Director or his/her delegate will coordinate the
activities of the EOC in the role of EOC Director.
D. Policy Advisory Group
Policy decisions will be referred to the Policy Advisory Group, along with a
briefing and recommendations, by the Administrator of the lead Incident
Command department and the EOC Director. The Policy Advisory Group, led by
the Mayor, will advise City Council of policy-level decisions that require their
direction, and will oversee the implementation of those decisions.
V111. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
A. Introduction
The purpose of this section is to establish procedures to be followed when an
incident occurs within the City of Renton that necessitates the activation of the
EOC. The organization of the EOC and the degree of activation will depend upon
the severity and nature of the emergency and anticipated requirements for
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B. EOC Coordination
Although field Incident Command controls on-scene activities related to the
disaster, the EOC coordinates the overall city response to the disaster, which
includes obtaining an emergency proclamation from an authorized official and
requesting additional local, State and Federal aid to respond to the disaster.
Coordination will generally be through the following means:
1. Identification of a lead city department based on the nature of the
disaster. The lead city department will provide an Incident Commander
to the field Incident Management System, and a qualified representative
to the EOC.
2. Coordination of multiple agencies and the resources required to
accomplish targeted goals.
3. Effective public information.
4. Procurement of technical expertise to assist in the disaster response and
coordination
5. Provision of financial and administrative resources and support to
accomplish the goals of the developed strategy.
C. EOC Organization
EOC Director—The EOC Director is responsible for coordination of EOC activities;
interface with the Policy Advisory Group, Incident Command, and other
government agencies and private organizations; and may also authorize support
staff to perform functions such as public information, liaison, safety and security.
Operations—This section is responsible for the initial receipt and coordination of
information and requests related to field response. This section also maintains
communication with field representatives and shares vital information with
other EOC workers.
Plannin� — This section is responsible for the collection, evaluation and
dissemination of information related to the incident or emergency and for the
preparation and documentation of EOC Action Plans and Situation Reports. This
section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation
related to the emergency.
Lo�istics — This section is responsible for providing service, support, supplies,
equipment, personnel and other resources.
Finance/Administration —This section is responsible for monitoring costs,
procurements, contracts and other financial considerations.
D. EOC Organization Chart (see next page)
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E. Location of Primary and Alternate EOC
1. The primary EOC location for the City of Renton is:
a. Renton Fire Station #12
1209 Kirkland Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
2. Alternate EOC location options shall include:
a. Renton Fire Station #13
18002 108th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98055
b. Renton Fire Station #14
1900 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
F. EOC Readiness
The Emergency Management Director is responsible for ensuring the
maintenance and operational readiness of the primary EOC and coordinating the
readiness of the alternate EOCs. The EOC should include facilities for feeding
personnel and an emergency power source capable of maintaining a functioning
EOC for at least 72 hours.
G. Authority to Activate EOC
The city EOC may be activated by any of the following city officials or their
designated alternates:
• Mayor, or his/her delegate
• Chief Administrative Officer or delegate
• Department Administrator for Fire & Emergency Services, Police, Public
Works, or Community Services or deiegate
• Emergency Management Director or delegate
H. Authority to Request EOC Activation
In addition to the officials that may activate the EOC, the following city personnel
may request activation of the EOC:
� Any Department Administrator
• Fire & Emergency Services Department Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief
• Police Department Deputy Chief or Commanders
• Public Works Department Duty Supervisor
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I. Procedures to Activate EOC
To activate the EOC, the requesting individual should attempt to notify one of
the following, in the preferred order:
1. Emergency Operations Center Duty Officer
2. On-duty Fire & Emergency Services Duty Chief
3. Department Administrators
The Police Watch Desk is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can assist in
notification of the above individuals. The person requesting the EOC activation
shall indicate whether it is a level one, two or three activation. The first
individual notified of the EOC activation request will follow the EOC Duty Officer
Procedures for activation of the EOC. Valley Communications, the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center, and Washington State Emergency Management Division
should be advised that the City of Renton is activating the EOC.
J. EOC Activation Levels
1. LevelOne
Minimal staffing available to monitor the situation, answer the main EOC
phone line, call in additional staff if needed, and provide limited support
to field operations as requested. Examples include: Certain weather
advisories or watches, activation of a city Department Operations Center,
minor field incident needing minimal support. A level one activation may
also be done remotely with the EOC Duty Officer performing all functi�ns
and utilizing the EOC Duty Officer phone as the main EOC line.
2. Level Two
Minimal staffing of all appropriate EOC sections to facilitate
interdepartmental coordination, public information dissemination, and
information collection and distribution through situation reports.
Examples include: moderate earthquake requiring damage assessment,
major wind or winter storm, mass evacuation, and/or moderate flooding.
3. Level Three
Full staffing to perform all required functions of the EOC.
Examples include: major earthquake, major flood, or multiple
departments involved in full response or support to another major
incident.
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K. Reporting for an Emergency
EOC representatives will assemble at the EOC (or alternate EOC) for an initial
briefing as requested within the EOC activation notification message. The EOC
Director will conduct the initial.briefing.
All other city personnel receiving an emergency callback notification will report
to their designated department operating locations.
Members of the Policy Advisory Group will convene for an initial briefing at City
Hall or an alternate location if City Hall is inaccessible or unsafe. A conference
call may initially be utilized to keep the Policy Advisory Group informed if
assembly is impractical.
In the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake, employees will report to
their designated department operating locations without a callback notification
or per department policy.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
A. General Communications Policy
The City of Renton will use normal communications and warnings systems as
much as possible during a disaster. Police and Fire & Emergency Services will
continue to use Valley Communications. Public Works will use their normal
government Talk group, which is 154.100 MHz.
If the Valley Communications Center is not functional, or if communication
needs to be made with the EOC the following talk groups will be used.
Fire & Emergency Services: Renton Fire Admin Talk group
Police: Renton P.S. (Public Safety)
Public Works: Government Talk group 154.100 MHz
Amateur Radio: 147.48 Renton EOC, 145.11 King County ECC
In the event of any activation, the Fire & Emergency Services, Police, and Public
Works Departments will bring a mobile radio with them to the EOC to provide an
alternate means of communication with their field personneL
B. Cell Phones
All personnel responding to the EOC who have a cell phone(s) purchased through
the government contract shall bring the cell phone(s) with them as well as the
appropriate AC power adapter or other recharging device.
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C. EOC Phone List
The Primary EOC location is Fire Station #12, 1209 Kirkland Ave NE, Renton.
Established landline telephone numbers are:
Main EOC number 425-430-7111
EOC Fax number 425-430-7085
Conference Room 425-430-7142
EOC Operations 425-430-7144
EOC Planning 425-430-7143
EOC Logistics 425-430-7176
EOC Finance/Admin 425-430-7147
EOC PIO 425-430-7140
EOC Communications Unit 425-430-2705
EOC Amateur Radio 425-430-2707
EOC Amateur Radio 425-430-2708
EOC Amateur Radio 425-430-2710
D. Communication Resources
1. 800 MHz Radio System
2. VHF Radios
3. CEMNET Radio
4. Amateur Radio
5. Weather Radio (incoming only)
6. Pagers
7. Landline Telephones
8. Cellular Telephones
9. Satellite Telephones
10. Fax Machines
11. E-mail
12. Internet
13. AM/FM Radio (incoming only)
14. Television (incoming only)
E. Alternate Communications
During a disaster, or when normal communication methods are not in service,
amateur radio operators may be the most reliable form of communications.
Amateur radio equipment is located at City Hall near the Police Watch Desk, at
each fire station, the Public Works Shops, and the EOC. In the event that all
electronic communications are unavailable, a messenger or runner shall deliver
messages to the EOC.
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X. MEDIA RELATIONS
A. General Policy
It is essential during an emergency or disaster situation to keep the public
informed by efficient and timely dissemination of all significant information. To
avoid conflicting or erroneous statements, public information should be
coordinated through the EOC. Emergency Support Function #15 details the
means by which a Joint Information System will operate to handle the public
information needs of the incident response. To the extent possible, public
information messages will be coordinated within the larger context of King
County's Joint Information System.
XI. PLAN MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING
A. Establishment of Emergency Management Group
The Emergency Management Director for the city shall maintain an ongoing
Emergency Management Group. The Emergency Management Group shall
consist of personnel from city departments:
• Executive Department
• Administrative Services Department
• City Attorney Department
• Community and Economic Development Department
• Community Services Department
• Fire & Emergency Services Department
• Human Resource and Risk Management Department
• Police Department
• Public Works Department
Departments with divisions or sections with significant variations in
responsibilities and expertise may find it necessary to send more than one
representative to adequately contribute to overall emergency management
planning and training:
B. Emergenty Management Group Responsibilities
The Emergency Management Group is charged with coordinating overall
emergency planning for the city. Portions of the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan should be reviewed and updated annually. The Plan shall be
sent to Washington State Emergency Management every four years for review.
The Emergency Management Group should also participate in the planning for,
at a minimum, an annual emergency management exercise, that exercises the
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plan and includes all city departments. The Emergency Management Group is
responsible for contributing to the continued development and readiness of the
EOC. The Emergency Management Group shall ensure that this plan is consistent
with the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the
Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Organizations in King County,
Washington, the Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan,
and the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
XII. PROVISIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
A. General Policy
The City of Renton values the knowledge, skills, and abilities of city employees.
City management will work to assist city employees and their immediate family
members directly impacted by an emergency incident. Also, city management
will strive to minimize the impact on employees and their families when
employees may be required to work continuously far beyond normal working
hours, or in adverse conditions, in response to an emergency.
B. Responsibility
Each Department Administrator is responsible for ensuring that their
department is prepared with food, water and any supplies necessary for their
personnel to function for the first 72 hours of a disaster (e.g. temporary power,
extension cords, flashlights, food, water, ice chest, portable radios, etc.).
Human Resources and Risk Management, along with Fire & Emergency Services,
shall provide one annual training opportunity for all city employees on
personal/home disaster preparedness.
XIII. RESOURCES
It is the responsibility of each Department Administrator and each employee to help
keep the EOC resource lists current. Resource lists will be important to the city and the
EOC in the event of a disaster. Each department needs to send an updated list of
resources to be stored in the EOC annually. The Emergency Management Group will
maintain the Resource Directory.
Resource lists may include:
• Employee phone numbers
• Employee cell phone numbers
• Employee pager numbers
� Cell phone numbers for all city vehicles
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• City suppliers
• Contractors
• Heavy equipment operators
• Transportation agencies,
• Schools
� Phone numbers of major businesses
• EOC phone numbers throughout the State
• Major utility companies, i.e. Puget Sound Energy
• Media phone numbers
• Area hospitals
• Health and medical supply vendors
� Voluntary organizations
XIV. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
The specific operational responsibilities of each city department/division after a disaster
are addressed under the Emergency Support Function (ESF) sections of this plan. The
numbering system for these ESFs follows the format provided by the National Response
Framework and the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
ESF #1: Transportation
ESF #2: Communications, Information Systems, and Warning
ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering
ESF#4: Firefighting
ESF#5: Emergency Management
ESF#6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
ESF #7: Logistics Management and Resource Support
ESF #8: Public Health and Medical Services
ESF#9: Search and Rescue
ESF#10: Hazardous Materials Response
ESF#11: Food and Water
ESF #12: Energy
ESF#13: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Security
ESF#14: Long-Term Community Recovery (Separately adopted and referenced as the
City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan, dated 4/2/2012)
ESF #15: Public Information
ESF #20: County, State, and Federal Support
The following ESFs are not assigned: ESF#16— 19, and 21-23, and are reserved for
future development.
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XV. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ANNEX
See separate tab for this annex following the ESF sections.
XVI. EVACUATION ANNEX
See separate tab for this annex following the ESF sections.
XVII. TERRORISM AND CIVIL DISTURBANCE ANNEX
See separate tab for this annex following the ESF sections. Note:-Distribution of this
annex is limited due to exemption of portions of the annex from public disclosure
pursuant to RCW 42.56.4.20.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 1
TRANSPORTATION
Primary Agency: City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County/Metro Transit
Private Rail Carriers
Puget Sound Energy
Renton School District Transportation
Seattle City Light
Washington State Department of Transportation
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 1 (ESF) is to guide the acquisition and
coordination of emergency transportation resources; and establish plans and
methods to identify, assess and maintain emergency transportation routes during
an emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
The City of Renton Emergency Operations Center(EOC)will coordinate with county,
state and federal agencies to supplement the transportation resource needs of the
city departments. Priorities forthese resource requests and their allocation will also
be determined in coordination with the City of Renton EOC.These priorities will be
established consistent with the mission of this plan that calls first forthe protection
of life, then property, the environment, and finally the economy.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton Public Works Department will act as the lead agency for transportation
related issues, and as such will be responsible for three operational functions.The first is to
identify and ensure the integrity of local transportation routes for emergency response.
The second is to coordinate transportation resources with city departments as outlined
above under Scope. Third, upon activation of the City of Renton EOC, the City of Renton
Public Works Department will fill the Incident Management System (IMS) role of Ground
Support/ Transportation Unit, ensuring a smooth operational transition towards large
event management.
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the natural and technological
emergencies or disasters the City of Renton may experience that could severely
damage transportation systems. Local transportation systems and activities could
be hampered by damaged infrastructures and disrupted communications. Specific
hazards of note that would affect transportation infrastructure include earthquake
(direct damage), windstorm (debris blocking roads), winter storms (making roads
impassable), flooding (direct damage,debris deposits, or impassable roads).
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The local transportation infrastructure will most likely sustain damage in a
major earthquake, and may be damaged in other disasters. The degree of
damage will determine the effectiveness and efficiency ofthe response and
recovery efforts.
2. Disaster response and recovery activities, which require the use of the
transportation system, may be difficult to coordinate effectively when
transportation infrastructure is negatively affected.
3. The immediate need for the use of the transportation system for response
and recovery activities will most likely exceed the capabilities of city
resources, requiring assistance from private, county, state and federal
agencies to support the local efforts.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
It is the policy of the City of Renton that public transportation authorities are
responsible for restoring transportation systems under their control. The City of
Renton Public Works Department is the primary agency responsible for the
assessment of damages to highway and road transportation routes in the City of
Renton.
B. Organization
The responsibility for assessment and identification of functional transportation
systems in the City of Renton is the City of Renton Public Works Department. Public
transportation authorities are responsible for the restoration of transportation
systems under their control.
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A Ground Support/Transportation Unit from the City of Renton Public Works
Department will organize transportation resources and maintain liaison with
transportation authorities. The Transportation Unit is located in the Logistics
Section of the Incident Management System.
C. Procedures
Transportation Svstems
The procedures for the assessment and restoration of transportation systems are
located with the City of Renton Public Works Department or the agency having the
system under their control.
Transportation Resources
Although an Incident Command Post or Departmental Operations Center (DOC)
may directly manage requests fortransportation resources in smaller incidents, in a
disaster or complex incident, resource ordering will be coordinated with the City of
Renton EOC to eliminate potential duplication of requests and ensure overall
incident priorities are met. When the local resources are depleted, requests will be
made through the county or state.
Procedures forthe coordination oftransportation resources are located underthe
Logistics Section of the City of Renton EOC procedures.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mitigate transportation systems to increase the integrity and decrease
damage potential.This would include the construction of over/underpasses
at rail crossings.
2. Support Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Provide hazard information that may influence the staging or site storage of
resources.
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Develop and maintain departmental standard operating procedures
and checklists in accordance with this plan.
b. Develop an inventory of transportation resources in coordination
with the Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
c. Participate in emergency management training,drills, and exercises
in support of this ESF.
d. Identify transportation routes that would support an evacuation.
2. Support Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate with City of Renton Public Works Department to ensure
operational readiness.
b. Develop an inventory of transportation resources in coordination
with the City of Renton Public Works Department.
c. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Coordinate the mobilization of personnel and equipment necessary
for the assessment of transportation systems.
b. Conduct damage assessment to highway and road transportation
routes.
c. Identify and coordinate emergencytransportation routes in the City
of Renton.
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d. Brief deployed personnel on the known hazards and designated
assignments.
e. Forward information of damaged transportation systems and
emergency response routes to other departments and the City of
Renton EOC consistent with the Incident Management System.
f. Provide limited transportation of critical supplies.
g. Provide a representative to the City of Renton EOC if requested.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, when requested.
b. Coordinate the release of public information and warning.
c. Notify the county or state of the need for activation of the
Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the potential need for
transportation resources.
d. Provide damage assessment information as outlined in the Damage
Assessment Annex of the City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
City of Renton Police Department
Provide damage assessment information as outlined in the Damage
Assessment Annex of the City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
Washington State Department of Transportation
a. Conduct aerial reconnaissance and photographic missions, as
requested, if resources are available.
b. Provide a liaison to the City of Renton EOC through the county or
state EOC.
c. Provide personnel and equipment required for engineering services
as related to the state transportation system.
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G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Reconstruct, repair and maintain the city transportation system,
including the designation of alternate routes in coordination with
the county and state.
b. Conduct damage assessment of city transportation systems and
facilities, as a member ofthe Preliminary Damage Assessment(PDA)
team.
c. Provide support and coordination with the State Department of
Transportation for the assessment and restoration of state
transportation systems through the City of Renton EOC, if activated,
or the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
d. Provide documentation to the City of Renton EOC or designated
Applicant Agent for the city, of costs incurred for the response and
recovery efforts of city transportation systems.
� e. Provide information identifying alternate transportation routes to
the City of Renton EOC.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Washington State Department of Transportation
Coordinate recovery activities with the City of Renton Public Works
Department.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Coordinate transportation related emergency management activities in
support of the City of Renton's Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
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2. Develop and maintain standard operating guidelines in support of the City
of Renton's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
3. Act as the primary agency for damage assessment on all city transportation
systems.
4. Provide a representative to the City of Renton EOC as requested.
5. Coordinate with and provide transportation system information to the City
of Renton EOC or the City of Renton Office of Emergency Management.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Activate the City of Renton EOC.
2. Coordinate information and transportation resources with the City of
Renton Public Works Department, county, state and outside agencies.
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Support the City of Renton Public Works Department by providing available
resources for damage assessment, emergency traffic control, repair, etc., of
transportation systems.
Washington State Department of Transportation
Support the City of Renton in transportation emergency management activities for
state transportation routes.
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provide personnel and equipment,when requested,to restore city transportation
routes affected by utility damage under their control.
Private Rail Carriers
Provide personnel and equipment,when requested,to restore city transportation
systems affected by rail damage under their control.
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Renton School District Transportation
Support the City of Renton by coordinating school buses for the movement of
people.
King County/METRO Transit
Coordinate the use of available equipment and personnel resources to assist with
emergency or disaster requirements.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the City of Renton Public Works Department Resource Manual or the City of
Renton EOC procedures.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
B. City of Renton EOC procedures
C. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
D. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
E. Washington State Department of Transportation Disaster Plan
F. Puget Sound Regional Transportation Recovery Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 2
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND WARNING
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Renton Emergency Communication Service
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 2 (ESF) is to provide guidance for
organizing, establishing, and maintaining the communications capabilities
necessary for the operational requirements for the City of Renton in preparing for,
responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
ESF 2 also identifies methods for rapid alerting and warning of city officials and the
general public of a potential or occurring emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
This ESF describes the coordination of the departments' actions within the City of
Renton that need to be taken to establish and maintain communications and
warning support in preparation for, response to, and recovery from an emergency
or disaster which affects the population and government operations in the Cifiy of
Renton.
These systems include voice, data, internet, and radio. Their specific operating
procedures are addressed in the policy and procedure manuals of participating
departments and agencies.
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II. POLICIES
It is the policy of the City of Renton to use normal communications and warning systems as
much as possible during an emergency or disaster. The City of Renton will prioritize
available communications systems with life safety first, followed by critical government
functions, the protection of property, the environment and the economy.
In the event communication support is needed beyond available capabilities, the City of
Renton will request assistance through the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center or directlyto
Washington State Emergency Management Division.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The Basic Plan portion of this plan identifies the natural and technological
emergencies or disasters the City of Renton may experience that require full
support of their communication systems.
The city's communications systems may be overwhelmed, damaged or destroyed
by a natural or technological disaster when they are needed the most. As backup
communication is limited, it will be necessary to assess, prioritize and allocate the
use of all working systems.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The City of Renton's primary concern will be with lifesaving responses and
the restoration of vital city services necessitating the use of communication
systems.
2. Communication systems are vulnerable, and depending on the nature of
the disaster and the extent of damage, repairs to these systems may take
months.
3. The 800 MHz radio system may be overwhelmed and unable to handle all
public safety and emergency responder radio transmissions.
4. The City of Renton does not have a single warning system to alert citizens of
an emergency or disaster, but would likely need to use multiple systems
and approaches.
5. The nature of the incident may not allow the time to provide for warning.
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6. Emergency information or warning relayed to the media is publicized at the
discretion of the broadcasters.
7. The activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS)can be requested by the
City of Renton, but the city is not an EAS warning point and does not control
the use of that warning resource.
8. Following an emergency or disaster, citizens will expect to be informed of
the actions the City of Renton is taking to protect life and property loss.
9. Reverse dial telephone notification systems databases will not include all
telephone numbers of affected individuals.
10. Communication systems may not have sufficient capacity to handle the
traffic generated by emergency conditions.
11. The city may be forced to rely on alternate communication systems when
normal communication systems are overwhelmed or inadequate.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
It is essential for the City of Renton to have reliable communications for day to day
operations, warning capabilities, response and recovery efforts, and coordination
with other organizations.
The Incident Command System organization responding to the disaster or
emergency will establish a communications plan for the field units and other
organizations responsible for response and recovery efforts. The City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) may assist Incident Command in
communications coordination. Additional communication resources may be
requested by the city through the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center or to
Washington State Emergency Management Division directly.
Methods of warning the public include:
1. Radio and television broadcasts including City of Renton Cable Channel.
Commercial broadcasts are at the discretion of the media broadcaster.
2. City of Renton Critical Emergency Information web page on the
rentonwa.gov web site, including E-alerts sending a text message to indicate
updates to that page.
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3. CodeRED reverse dialing system,which includes TDD/TfY capability as well
as text messaging options.
4. National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Weather Radio
(announces weather forecasts only). Weather warnings, watches and
advisories are issued by the National Weather Service over the NOAA
Weather Radio and other avenues.
5. EAS (Emergency Alert System) Relay Network (Public Safety radio and the
broadcast industry) (See Appendix 1 Emergency Alert System)
6. In some situations, door to door notification.
Additional communication resources for the City of Renton include:
1. Regular telephones
2. Cellular telephones
3. Pagers
4. Facsimiles
5. Satellite telephones
6. 800 MHz radio system
7. VHF radio
8. City of Renton e-mail (in-house notification system only)
9. CEMNET (Comprehensive Emergency Management Network) - Two way
VHF radio system for contact with the State EOC at Camp Murray.
10. Renton Emergency Communication Service(RECS)amateur radio volunteer
group which is registered as both a RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services) and ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) group -Two-way
communication via voice, limited continuous wave/Morse code, limited
radio teletype, and packet using amateur radio frequencies.
11. NAWAS (National Warning System) - Federal landline warning system
connecting the state warning network.The primary"drop" is located in King
County Dispatch.
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12. Valley Communication Center—regional 9-1-1 public safety dispatch center.
13. Use of inessage runners or couriers to convey written or verbal messages
between locations if all communications are disrupted.
14. Use of social media sites.
15. Neighborhood Information Centers — publicized locations where written
messages can be posted for the public when electronic and media
communications are unavailable.
B. Organization
The responsibility for development, coordination and maintenance of
communication systems for day to day operations rests with individual
departments.Technical expertise and support for these systems may be provided
by the City of Renton's Administrative Services Department (telephone and
electronic) or the Public Works Department (radio) depending on the mode of
communication.
C. Procedures
1. Incident Command procedures are dictated by the National Incident
Management System.
2. Procedures detailing responsibility for and operation of emergency
communications equipment are located in the City of Renton EOC
procedures, maintained separately.
3. Procedures detailing the activation of warning systems are found in the
City of Renton EOC Duty Officer Manual, maintained separately.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Establish a mitigation program for all city computer and
communications systems to protect them from the effects of an
emergency or disaster. lncluded in this pjrogram will be the seismic
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protection of all essential city computer and communications
systems.
b. Explore new technologies designed to improve the reliabifity of
communication systems.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Establish a mitigation program for all radio and wireless
communications systems to protect them from the effects of an
emergency or disaster.
b. Explore new technologies designed to improve the reliability of
radio and wireless communication systems.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Maintain day to day operations of communications systems within
fire stations, headquarters, and the City of Renton EOC.
b. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for
emergency operations.
c. Work with RECS representatives to develop an amateur radio
program that supports emergency management operations in the
City of Renton.
d. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF to city departments/divisions.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
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Renton Emergency Communication Service
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
a. Maintain day to day operations of communications systems within
the scope of their access and expertise.
b. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for
emergency operations for those emergency communications, alert,
. and warning tools and resources within their control.
c. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
d. Maintain inventory records of assigned equipment and reports
damage/needed repairs to appropriate staff.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Notify city officials and other city departments of emergency or
disaster situation.
b. Activate public warning and alerting systems.
c. Activate the City of Renton EOC if requested.
d. Activate the Renton Emergency Communication Service if needed.
e. Request communications support from the King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center and/or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division if needed.
f. Follow standard operating procedures for emergency
communications.
g. Relay incident information to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center and/or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
a. Provide staff, as available,to assist in the communications function
as needed.
b. Communicate information vital to the protection of life, property
and the environment to the City of Renton EOC.
c. Follow standard operating procedures for emergency operations.
City of Renton Executive Department
a. Provide staff, as available,to assist in the communications function
as needed.
b. Communicate information vital to the protection of life, property
and the environment to the City of Renton EOC.
c. Follow standard operating procedures for emergency operations.
d. Update and publish information to the emergency information web
page if the necessary systems are accessible and operational.
e. Work together with the other city departments to develop content
of warning messages.
Renton Emergency Communication Service
a. Provide staff, as available,to assist in the communications function
as needed.
b. Provide communications support to emergency operations, as
requested, relaying information as directed by city staff.
c. Follow standard RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services)
operating procedures and City of Renton EOC operating procedures
for emergency operations.
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G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate the repair and restoration of overall communication
systems through the Incident Management System and through the
City of Renton EOC.
b. Repair and restore communication systems within the scope of their
access and expertise, or coordinates and directs the restoration of
those systems.
c. Continue to provide public information and warning regarding
recovery activities. (See ESF #15)
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Repair and restore communication systems within the scope of their access
and expertise,or coordinates and directs the restoration of those systems.
City of Renton Executive Department
Continue to provide content of public information and warning messages
regarding recovery activities. (See ESF #15)
Renton Emergency Communication Service
a. Continue to provide communication support for emergency
operations, as needed and directed by city staff.
b. Repair and restore amateur radio communication systems or
provides technical information or recommendations on the
restoration of those systems.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Assess and allocate emergency communication resources during a disaster.
2. Provide alert and warning of the incident to the Mayor and city officials.
3. Maintain operational procedures for the activation of warning systems and
implements them appropriately.
4. Develop a functional RACES program that provides communications support
for emergency operations.
5. Coordinate maintenance and repair of the department's radio
communication equipment.
6. Request additional communication equipment through the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division if necessary.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Coordinate maintenance and repair of their respective radio
communication equipment.
2. Establish a Departmental Operations Center (DOC) when department
resources require close monitoring,restricted or modified communications,
and prioritization of dispatched response.
3. Provide available nonessential technical communication resources to the
City of Renton EOC as requested.
4. Provide, upon request, personnel with skills in the area of communications
to work with Administrative Services or the City of Renton EOC
Communications Section to re-establish systems.
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City of Renton Administrative Services Department
1. Coordinate the restoration of city government communication capabilities.
2. Provide equipment, maintenance and software support for telephone and
computer operations during an emergency or disaster.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
1. Develop the 800 MHz radio system for local emergency responders.
2. Coordinate the restoration of the S00 MHz radio system, if necessary.
Valley Communications Center
Develop procedures for emergency restoration of dispatch communications.
Renton Emergency Communication Service
1. Develop an amateur radio communications system in cooperation with the
City of Renton Office of Emergency Management that supports emergency
management operations.
2. Activate a notification/callout system of staff when requested.
3. Maintain a deployment plan for staffing critical locations specified by city
staff.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Technical and support staff will be necessary to expedite the establishment of
critical communication systems. Equipment and supplies should be cached to
support operations for a minimum of 3 days.
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VI1. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton EOC procedures
B. City of Renton EOC Duty Officer Manual
C. King County Emergency Management Plan
D. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
E. King County Amateur Radio Plan
F. Valley Communications Emergency Restoration Procedures
G. Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #3
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
Primary Agency: City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
King County/Metro Transit
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Transportation
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 3 (ESF) is to provide for citywide
coordination of engineering and public works activities. This includes emergency
construction, demolition, repair, operation and management of water, waste
water, stormwater and transportation systems, the inspection of facilities for
structural condition and safety, maintenance and repair of city vehicles, and the
coordination of heavy equipment resources required to support emergency
operations of city government.
B. Scope
The City of Renton Public Works Department support includes technical advice and
evaluations, engineering services, construction management and inspection,
emergency contracting, emergency repair of water, stormwater and waste water
facilities, emergency response to transportation routes,provision of potable water
and emergency power. Activities within the scope include:
1. Coordination of mitigation and preparedness activities.
2. Assists in the damage assessment immediately following the event.
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3. Emergency clearance of debris to allow access to emergency responders to
protect life, property and the environment.
4. Removal of debris from public streets and roads.
5. Temporary repair or replacement of emergency access routes to include
damaged streets, roads, bridges, and any other facilities necessary for
passage of emergency responders.
6. Emergency restoration of critical utility systems including temporary
restoration of water supply, waste water collection systems and drainage.
7. Emergency contracting to support public health and safety.
8. Assist in the preparation of Preliminary Damage Assessment reports as
required.
9. Support other ESF's as outlined in the City of Renton Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
II. POLICIES
It is the policy of the City of Renton to provide public works response services to lands and
facilities under cityjurisdiction. Response to private property problems shall be performed
only when a city facility, such as a utility is causing the problem or when life or public
health is threatened. The City of Renton Public Works Department may assist in the
evaluation of unsafe conditions on private property giving recommendations for repair or
restoration.The City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department may
provide a structural engineer to assess conditions on private property if there is an
immediate threat to life.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the natural and technological
emergencies or disasters the City of Renton may experience that could overwhelm
the City of Renton Public Works Department. An emergency or disaster could
damage or destroy structures,streets,signals,or water,storm drainage and sewer
utility systems.
Public Works personnel may also be affected by the event and unable to work or
obtain the necessary equipment to perform their standard operating procedures.
Additional resources may not be available to the city to meet emergency
requirements. County, state or federal assistance may be necessary to ensure a
timely, efficient, and effective response and recovery from the event.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. Damage assessment teams will need to be formed to establish response
routes and potential work responsibilities.
2. Debris clearance and emergency road repairs will be given priority to
support immediate lifesaving emergency response.
3. Water supplies and infrastructure for firefighting will be evaluated and
priority given to those areas most critical.
4. City of Renton engineering and construction personnel and equipment may
be overwhelmed requiring resource assistance from outside the jurisdiction
of the city.
5. Emergency supplies of potable drinking water will be coordinated system
wide or at pre-designated locations such as functional water reservoirs.
6. Previously inspected structures and city utility systems will require re-
evaluation when after-shocks occur following an earthquake, or, in other
disasters, whenever conditions of the disaster substantially worsen.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The City of Renton Public Works Department will coordinate engineering and
construction activities, communicating with support agencies such as city
departments, the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the
Washington State Department of Transportation as necessary to determine
potential tasks.
Damage assessment will be conducted for this ESF in conjunction with ESF 1 -
Transportation and the Damage Assessment Annex,which will be forwarded to the
City of Renton Public Works Department and the City of Renton EOC, if activated.
The City of Renton Public Works Department will then develop Incident Action
Plans with the support of ESF S - Emergency Management and ESF 14-the City of
Renton Disaster Recovery Plan, for response and recovery activities.
B. Organization
The Primary Agency responsible for the coordination of this ESF is the City of
Renton Public Works Department. They will provide public works and engineering
assistance, as resources allow, meeting the city's needs in an emergen�y or disaster.
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C. Procedures
Refer to the City of Renton Public Works Operations Emergency Management Plan.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Mitigate city utility systems to increase the integrity and decrease
damage potential.
b. Implement hazard mitigation in the development of policy, issuing
of permits and the design and construction of city facilities,
including water,sewer,drainage,and street facilities and structures.
This mitigation program will include the designation of inethods to
support emergency power sources for city wells, sewer pumping
stations and fuel supplies necessary to public works operations.
c. Identify opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and makes them known to all agencies that could be
impacted.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City light
Washington State Department of Transportation
Identify opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and makes them known to the City of Renton Public Works
Department.
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Develop policies and procedures for emergency response and
recovery for public works activities.
b. Ensure that field personnel have training, proper protection and
equipment necessary for response to an emergency or disaster.
c. Provide regular training to staff for home and work emergency
preparedness.
d. Provide a liaison for city support agencies, Washington State
Department of Transportation and Puget Sound Energy.
e. Work with neighboring jurisdictions and water districts to establish
mutual aid and inter-local agreements.
f. Provide and participates in emergency management training, drills
and exercises in coordination with the City of Renton Office of
Emergency Management, in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Department of Transportation
Provide training to ensure personnel are prepared to accomplish their
response and recovery activities in support of the City of Renton Public
Works Department.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Provide personnel to conduct post disaster safety evaluation of
buildings in accordance with the Damage Assessment Annex.
b. Organize trained personnel to perform preliminary damage
assessment of city roads, bridges and utility systems.
c. Coordinate the city flood fighting operations.
d. Coordinate with support agencies to supply requested services and
resources.
e. Request activation of the City of Renton EOC, if necessary
f. Perform or contracts major recovery work to restore damaged
public facilities under Public Law 93-288, the Disaster Relief Act.
g. Provide for the ider�tification and preservation of essential records.
h. Provide operational control of traffic signals and flashers under the
city's jurisdiction.
i. Provide technical advice and limited resources for emergency
disposal of contaminated soil on city property.
j. Organize trained personnel to perform preliminary damage
assessment of city roads, bridges, utility systems, city vehicles and
equipment.
k. Provide debris clearance (except on private property), emergency
protective measures, emergency and temporary repairs and/or
construction on city lands, roads, dikes, drainage, storm/sanitary
sewer and water systems, and facilities.
I. Provide light and heavy construction equipment, supplies and
personneL
m. Provide for emergency restoration of city roads, water and
storm/sewer systems, construction equipment, and emergency
vehicles.
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n. Coordinate and provide for the placement of traffic control signs
and barricades for road closures, detours and potential road
hazards. Provide operational control of traffic signals and flashers
under city jurisdiction.
o. Monitor city water supply for possible contamination.
p. Coordinate with support agencies to supply requested services and
resources.
q. Request activation of the City of Renton EOC, if necessary.
r. Request public works resources from neighboring jurisdictions or
districts through pre-existing verbal agreements.
s. Register, train and coordinate volunteer workers as needed for
activities associated with this ESF.
t. Provide and maintain city vehicles.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire& Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, when requested.
b. Request activation of damage assessment teams.
c. Prepare and forward situation reports to the King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center or the Washington State EOC.
d. Provide hazardous materials personnel and equipment to support
City of Renton Public Works Department response and recovery
activities, when requested.
e. Provide fire suppression personnel and equipment to support City of
Renton Public Works Department response and recovery activities.
f. Provide communication resources and support as needed.
g. Provide personnel to the damage assessment teams.
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City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Provide maintenance personnel and equipment to support public
works response and recovery activities.
b. Provide Parks personnel to the damage assessment teams.
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
a. Conduct damage assessment of City of Renton Public Works
Department structures in accordance with the Damage Assessment
Annex.
b. Provicle a structural engineer to assess conditions on private
property if there is an immediate threat to life.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide police personnel and equipment to support public works
response and recovery activities.
b. Provide communication resources and support as needed.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Provide support and resource allocation for City of Renton Public Works
Department response and recovery activities, when requested.
King County/Metro Transit
Provide resources and technical support for City of Renton Public Works
Department response and recovery activities.
Washington State Department of Transportation
a. Reconstruct, repair, and maintain state transportation systems.
b. Notify City of Renton Public Works Department regardingthe status
of the state transportation systems through Renton.
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c. Coordinate with City of Renton Public Works Department on the
designation of alternate transportation routes.
d. Provide personnel to be part of the preliminary damage assessment
team for City of Renton Public Works Department transportation
systems and facilities, when requested.
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provide damage assessment evaluations to the City of Renton Public Works
Department or the City of Renton EOC if activated,to include identification
of outages and main breaks,their locations,and probable restoration times
on the utility systems within the City of Renton.
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Provides regulatory information,technical and resource support forthe City
of Renton Public Works Department response and recovery activities.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
a. Continues with response and recovery activities until completed.
b. Provides documentation of costs incurred for the response and
recovery efforts of City Public Works operations to the Renton
Emergency Operations Center.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Coordinates public works operations and engineering support for the City of
Renton for the emergency construction, demolition, repair, operation and
management of essential facilities, and the inspection of those facilities
during or following an emergency or disaster.
2. Coordinates the inspection and repair of essential equipment and vehicles.
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B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
King County/Metro Transit
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Transportation
Assist the City of Renton Public Works Department in providing support for this ESF
during an emergency or disaster.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
City of Renton Public Works Emergency Management Plan.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Public Works Emergency Management Plan
B. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
C. ATC-20 Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings
D. Intertie Agreements for Emergency Water Supplies
Purveyors include City of Kent,Tukwila, and Seattle
E City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
F. Puget Sound Regional Transportation Recovery Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
A. ATC-20: Standards for seismic evaluation of buildings developed by the Applied
Technology Council
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 4
FIREFIGHTING
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Public Works Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Northwest Coordination Group
Mutual Aid Agencies
Utility Companies
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 4 (ESF 4) is to provide for citywide
coordination of fire prevention,suppression and control within the City of Renton.
This ESF will also provide for the coordinated use of fire department resources in
handling urban, rural and wildland fires which could result from, or occur
coincidentally with, significant natural disasters such as an earthquake.
B. Scope
Firefighting involves the organization and management of fire scene activities.This
includes the resource assistance of other agencies through the countywide mutual
aid agreement and the statewide mobilization plan.
For the purpose of this ESF, fire service is considered fire suppression and control.
Basic emergency medical care and immediate life safety services, such as rescue
and hazardous materials response,although delivered by the City of Renton Fire&
Emergency Services Department, are detailed in other ESFs.
IL POLICIES
A. The guidelines established in the Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department's
Standard Operating Procedures shall be followed in responding to an emergency
or disaster. National Incident Management System/Incident Command System
(NIMS/ ICS) principles are used to manage emergency and disaster operations.
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B. Priority is given to firefighter and public safety.
C. In the event the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department has
exhausted all resources through automatic mutual aid agreements, one or more
of three established fire resource plans may be activated. These three plans
consist of the King County Fire Resource Plan, the South Puget Sound Regional
Fire Defense Plan and the Washington State Fire Services Resources Mobilization
Plan (RCW 38.54.030). .
D. The City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC), if activated, will be
informed when resources are reasonably expected to be exhausted. The City of
Renton EOC will communicate critical resource updates to the Policy Advisory
Group if policy level decisions are required in the continued management of the
incident.
E. Firefighting processes and procedures will align with the Northwest Coordinating
Group.
F. The County Critical Incident Stress Management Team through the Departmenf
Chaplain will provide closed forum debriefings, and personal or interpersonal
support for fire personnel and their families when requested.
G. Fire service mutual aid will be exhausted or nearly exhausted prior to requesting
regional or state fire mobilization resources.
H. Valley Communications Center is the designated public safety answering point(E
9-1-1 dispatch center)for the dispatch of fire mobilization resources.Other E 9-1-
1 dispatch centers will support Valley Communications Center upon request.
I. Each local, state or federal agency will assume the full cost of protection of the
lands within its respective boundaries unless other arrangements are made. Fire
protection agencies should not incur costs in jurisdictions outside their area
without reimbursement unless there is a local mutual aid agreement between
those jurisdictions. It is essential that the issue of financial limitation be clarified
through proper official channels for efficient delivery of fire services.
J. Coordination with and support of state and local fire suppressions
organizations is accomplished through the state forester, in cooperation with
the state fire marshal, Washington State Emergency Management Division, or
other appropriate fire suppression organizations operating under NIMS/ ICS.
K. National support for local and state firefighting operations is coordinated
through the National Interagency Coordinating Center (NICC) located at the
National Interagency Fire Center(NIFC) in Boise, ID. This is coordinated among
} the Washington State Fire Marshal or WEMD and the Joint Field Office (JFO). ;
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Under ideal conditions,the management of large firefighting operations is complex
and involves an immense staff, several different agencies and jurisdictions.
Extremely large fires and those resulting from, or coinciding with a major
earthquake or other disaster, will place extraordinary demands on available
resources and logistics support systems.
A significant natural or technological event may result in many fire emergencies
throughout the City of Renton. Ignition sources could cause hundreds of fires
during and after an earthquake. The damage potential from fires in urban areas
during and after a major earthquake is extreme. Under the worst conditions,these
fires will have the potential to spread rapidly,cause extensive damage, and pose a
serious threat to life, property and the environment. Intra-jurisdiction and mutual
aid firefighting resources may be difficult to obtain and utilize due to massive
disruption of communications,transportation routes, utilities and water systems.
Fire emergencies may occur secondary to windstorm, power outage, flooding,
traffic accidents, hazardous materials releases, lightning strikes and careless human
behavior with fire.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Urban and rural fires may result from, or occur coincidentally with, an
earthquake or as the result of another significant event.
2. All forms of communications may be disrupted, particularly landline forms
such as telephone. Cellular phones and 800 MHz radio systems also rely on
land based towers and repeaters, which may be damaged. Heavy traffic
from the attempted use of these systems, and even fully functional
systems, may be overwhelmed, and therefore should not be relied upon.
Backup communications such as VHF, alternate 800 MHz frequencies (site
trunking operations), mobile data computers, and amateur radio may be
needed.Valley Communications Center, if operable,will be inundated with
calls and may be unable to effectively dispatch calls. If communications are
completely down, it will be necessary for the city to manage its own
resources.
3. Normal response will be hampered by such occurrences as bridge failures,
landslides, traffic congestion, fallen debris, flooding or fire. Fire and life
safety response times will be delayed and responses to occurrences will be
prioritized.
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4. Agencies, which commonly support (arge fire suppression operations
(mutual aid, fire mobilization, police, public works, the Department of
Ecology, the American Red Cross, etc.), will receive many fire and non-fire
related requests. Many of the resources normally available for use in
fighting large fires may be unavailable.
5. Support normally given by electric,gas and water utility companies may be
hampered bythe magnitude ofthe incident.Also, utilityfailure such asthe
disruption of firefighting water supply may compound, or add to the size of
the incident.
6. Availability of fire service personnel may be limited due to injuries, personal
concerns, needs or limited access to work location. First arriving recall
personnel may be assigned to initial first response for emergencies.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The City of Renton will manage and coordinate firefighting activities within the city.
Other City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department functions may be
carried out concurrently and by the same personnel during the course of
firefighting.The City of Renton is signatory to a countywide mutual aid agreement.
The fire service also cooperates in a statewide mobilization plan. This plan is
activated through a detailed request to the South Puget Sound Regional
Coordinator through Valley Communications Center. City of Renton is also a
participant in the Zone 3 Fire Operations Chief Coordinators, for large scale
incidents.
The Fire Chief or designate will activate the Departmental Operations Center(DOC)
to manage and support complex or significant field incidents, or high call volume
events. The Duty Chief or on-duty North Battalion Chief/Safety Officer will be an
overall coordinator of fire service activities during or following a disaster.The DOC
will coordinate with the field command post and the City of Renton EOC as
necessary.
The Incident Management System will be utilized under this plan to manage
disaster operations.
B. Organization
The Fire Chief for the City of Renton has the responsibility for the accomplishment
of firefighting activities in the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department's service area. The fire stations have pre-designated response areas
and provide backup as necessary to the other stations. The Communi�y Risk
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Reduction (Fire Prevention) Section is responsible for providing International Fire
and Building Code inspections, plans checking, public education and fire
investigation.
C. Procedures
The City of Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department's policies and procedures
outline mutual aid partners and DOC guidelines to be used for large incidents.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Develop and implement fire prevention and fire safety programs.
b. Review building plans, iss�xe permits and perform business
inspections in an effort to reduce the risk of fire.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provide training to fire personnel responsible for suppression
operations, including the Incident Management System, safety
procedures, and communications.
b. Prepare pre-incident fire surveys of large and/or high hazard
facilities in Renton to enhance response capabilities.
c. Review the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization
Plan annually and update the City of Renton Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan appropriately.
d. Review mobilization communication needs with the South Puget
Sound Regional Coordinator annually per the Washington State Fire
Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
e. Coordinate preparedness and planning efforts with hazardous
material facilities in the City of Renton under the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III Program. The
SARA Title III Program is covered in ESF 10 — Hazardous Materials
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Assume full responsibility for fire suppression and immediate life
safety services within the City of Renton Fire& Emergency Services
Department's service area utilizing the Incident Management
System.
b. Confine and extinguish fires, conduct technical rescue operations,
and provide command structure to emergency operations within
the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department's
response area.
c. Develop and implement strategic incident action plans.
d. The DOC will maintain operational command and control over field
activities.
e. Request the support of mutual aid agreement signatories to the City
of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department as needed.
f. Respond to assist those mutual aid signatories when requested if,
within the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department's
service area, staffing levels and the situational demands for service
allows the rendering of aid,without reducingthe level of protection
in that service area.
g. Request the assistance of support agencies.
h. Provide a fire liaison and/or other personnel to the City of Renton
EOC, as requested.
i. Request additional personnel and resources as needed beyond
mutual aid agreements,through the King County Fire Resource Plan,
the South Puget Sound Fire Defense Plan or the Washington State
Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
j. Perform damage assessment and triages fire and emergency
services responses.
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k. Activate the City of Renton EOC, if requested.
I. Assist in the coordination and documentation necessary for the
recovery of disaster expenses following a State Fire Mobilization or
a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Utility Companies
a. Provide equipment and personnel to support fire suppression
activities when requested, as available.
b. Provide documentation of costs incurred for the response and
recovery efforts to the Applicant Agent for the city if federal
reimbursement is sought, or to the City of Renton Fire&Emergency
Services Department.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Northwest Coordination Group
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Provide personnel,equipment and/or services to support the City of Renton
Fire & Emergency Services Department and fire activities.
Valley Communications Center
Serve as a Public Safety Answering Point(PSAF), providing call receiving and
dispatch services, and procure additional firefighting resources for the City
of Renton.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire& Emergency Services Department
a. Conduct a post-incident review to evaluate the incident.
b. Compile the appropriate documentation for the incident report.
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c. Provide the documentation necessary for damage and cost tracking
to the Applicant Agent for the city if federal or state reimbursement
is sought, or to the appropriate City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department personnel.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Utility Companies
a. Assist the Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department in
evaluating the incident and providing information for the incident
report.
b. Provide estimates for damage and costs incurred by the incident to
the designated city personnel tasked with tracking eligible expenses
for reimbursement.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Manage and support firefighting activities
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Northwest Coordination Group (NWCG)
Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS)
Utility Companies
Valley Communications Center (Public Safety Answering Pointsj
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Support firefighting activities of the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department consistent with this ESF and the Fire & Emergency Services
Department Standard Operating Procedures.
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VL RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to requesting additional resources through the Washington State Fire Services
Mobilization Plan,the primary and support agencies will provide the available personnel,
facilities and equipment to support firefighting activities.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department Standard Operating
Procedures
B. Zone 3 Fire Ground Incident Practices and Tactics
C. King County Fire Resource Plan
D. South Puget Sound Regional Fire Defense Plan
E. Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
A. Request for Resources based on Fire Mobilization requirements
B. ICS 201 for IMT resource
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 5
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 5 (ESF) is to collect, evaluate and
disseminate information in regards to a potential or actual emergency or disaster,
and to coordinate and support the response and recovery activities for the City of
Renton.
B. Scope
This ESF is most applicable to the City of Renton's departments and outside
agencies that would most likely have a role in the City of Renton Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) during activation.
II. POLIGES
A. The City of Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department,Police Department and
EOC will request necessary information from city departments to support
response and recovery efforts.
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B. The Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department,Police Department or the EOC
will provide guidance for each city department in making their reports.
C. In circumstances that include a component of terrorism, civil disturbance, or
other law-enforcement sensitive intelligence, the City of Renton Police
Department will be the lead agency in information coordination to ensure
proper intelligence-handling procedures are established and enforced.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
1. Renton city officials have identified the primary hazards that could
potentially impact the city. The potential effects of these hazards could
disrupt public services, damage property, and cause injury or death of
persons within affected areas.
The primary hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation
Plan and include floods,winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris
flows, volcanic hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases,
and acts of terrorism or civil disturbance. Additionally,the city is subject to
major transportation disruptions and accidents, utility and infrastructure
failures or collapses, public health emergencies,and mass casualty incidents
from any cause.
2. In circumstances that include a component of terrorism, civil disturbance,
or other law-enforcement sensitive intelligence, the City of Renton Police
Department will be the lead agency in information coordination to ensure
proper intelligence-handling procedures are established and enforced.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The urgency ofthe event may direct the focus toward response operations
and City of Renton EOC activation. As a result, initial reporting to the State
Emergency Operations Center or King County Emergency Operations Center
may be delayed.
2. Early in the course of the event, little information will be available and
information may be vague and inaccurate.
3. Reporting to the state or county will improve as the event matures.
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IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General �
The departments and outside agencies operating in the City of Renton EOC will
work to meet the information requirements of the EOC.This will include receiving
periodic reports from field representatives. Additionally, the City of Renton EOC
staff may request information from liaison coordinators, field representatives, or
the private sector.
The City of Renton EOC Planning Section is responsible for the supervision of
information and analysis in the EOC. This section has the responsibility to collect,
evaluate, process, and disseminate information, documenting everything on
situation and status reports. The Planning Section in the City of Renton EOC will
share information with the Incident Commander in the field to ensure that Incident
Action Plans are based upon the most complete information available.
City of Renton department representatives in the City of Renton EOC will develop
reporting procedures with their field representatives to facilitate information flow
between the field and the EOC.
B. Organization
The City of Renton EOC is organized utilizing the basic concepts of the National
Incident Management System and consists of the functional areas needed for
coordination of the event,which could include Operations, Planning, Logistics,and
Finance/Administration sections, and other core functions such as Public
Information and Communications.
C. Procedures
1. See the City of Renton EOC procedures.
2. See individual department/division's standard operating procedures.
3. See the City of Renton EOC Desk Manual
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
None
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
,
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Prepare standardized reporting formats for citywide use.
b. Establish reporting procedures for all departments.
c. Prepare a standard template for the Mayor's Proclamation of
Emergency.
d. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Police Department
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
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E. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate and prepare periodic situation reports to send to the
state or county.
b. Provide briefings on the incident periodically to city
departments/divisions as appropriate.
c. Prepare the Mayor's Proclamation of Emergency.
d. Request information from city departments,volunteer organizations
and the private sector, as necessary.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide briefings on the incident periodically to city
departments/divisions as appropriate.
b. Request information from city departments,volunteer organizations
and the private sector, as necessary.
c. The City of Renton Police Department may contact federal agencies
to include the Department of Homeland Security or the Federal
Bureau of Investigation to solicit information related to the current
incident.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
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Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
a. Collect information from their field representatives, if applicable,to
distribute to the City of Renton EOC as appropriate.
b. Provide a liaison to the City of Renton EOC, as available.
c. Analyze information specific to their department/agency and make
recommendations to the City of Renton EOC Director on actions to
be taken.
d. Make requests from field representatives, if applicable, for special
information.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Share information regarding regional effects with the City of Renton EOC,
and solicit input and participation from the City of Renton in regional
decision-making based on the best available information.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
a) Prepare situation reports as necessary.
b) Continue compiling information and documentation as necessary.
c) Review and revise reporting procedures and formats as necessary.
d) Prepare, submit and track all documentation necessary for federal
and state reimbursement of Presidential declared disasters.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
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City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regior�al Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
a) Continue to provide information to the City of Renton's Fire &
Emergency Services Department or EOC, as necessary.
b) Review and revise reporting procedures as necessary.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
1. Coordinate the collection, evaluation, documentation and dissemination of
information in regards to potential or actual emergencies or disasters that
could affect the City of Renton.
2. Provide emergency management staff to the City of Renton EOC and/or
field operations as needed.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
1. Support the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department in the
collection, evaluation and dissemination of information in regards to
potential or actual emergencies or disasters that could affect the City of
Renton.
2. Provide personnel to the City of Renton EOC when requested and if
available to serve in support functions or liaison roles.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Standard office machines, computers, printers, facsimile machines, charts,
boards, and communications equipment.
B. Emergency/Disaster Liaison from the support agencies to the City of Renton EOC.
C. Communication links between the City of Renton EOC and the support agencies
that are not located within the EOC.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton EOC Desk Manual
B. Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Agencies in King County,Washington
C. Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan and Annexes
D. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
E. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6
MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
Primary Agency: City of Renton Community Services Department
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
Catholic Community Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Harambee Church
Regional Animel Services of King County
Salvation Army
Washington State Animal Response Team
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to coordinate efforts in
providing shelter, feeding, housing, pet shelters and other mass care/human
services following an emergency or disaster within the City of Renton.
B. Scope
The needs of emergency workers and the general population are often the same
during times of disaster. An emergency worker care program will be established
by the Renton Community Services Department to meet these needs. This
program will be established with the guidance and assistance of the American
Red Cross but will not be dependent upon the American Red Cross for delivery.
Pet and animal shelters will be guided by the Renton Police Department because
people may not leave hazardous areas without their pets; pet shelters will be
established as needed. The Community Services Department will work with
people who have pets but that cannot be housed in the shelter by arranging
housing vouchers with hotels and apartments that allow pets.
As part of the National Response Framework, the American Red Cross, largely
through the utilization of volunteers, plans and prepares to support local
jurisdictions in regional mass care needs. The City of Renton Community Services
Department will work with the American Red Cross in an effort to facilitate
delivery of the following mass care services established by the American Red
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Cross and their volunteers but the Community Services Department will retain
primary responsibility for the following functions:
1. Shelter
The provision for emergency shelter includes the use of designated
shelter sites in existing structures, creation of temporary facilities such as
tent cities, or the temporary construction of shelters.
2. Feeding
The provision for feeding the general public and emergency workers is
through a combination of fixed sites, mobile feeding units, and bulk food
distribution.
3. Emergency First Aid
Emergency first aid services may be provided to impacted persons and
workers at mass care facilities and at designated sites within the affected
area as described in ESF 8, Health and Medical Services.
4. Disaster Welfare Information
Disaster welfare information regarding individuals residing within the
affected area will be collected and provided (as capabilities allow) to
immediate family members outside the area, through a disaster welfare
information system. This will also help in the reunification of family
members within the area who were separated at the time of the event.
5. Bulk Distribution of Emergency Relief Items
Sites will be established within the affected area for distribution of
emergency relief items. The bulk distribution of these items may be
accomplished regionally, and will be determined by the requirements to
meet urgent needs of impacted persons for essential items.
6. Transportation to Shelters
Provide transportation for the general population, especially patients
with Medical Needs that either do not have caretakers or cannot
otherwise provide their own transportation.
7. Animal Shelters
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Shelters will be established at the Publics Work Maintenance Yard.
Livestock and various pet needs will be coordinated with King County
Animal Care operations to manage high volumes of pet and livestock
needs.
Initial response activities will focus on meeting urgent needs of impacted
persons on a mass care basis with available resources. FEMA (the Federal
Emergency Management Agency) and other government agencies will provide
disaster assistance such as loans, grants, and temporary housing. Coordination of
these assistance programs between the providers and the users will be required.
II. POLICIES
A. The City of Renton will maintain a directory of shelters identified by the
American Red Cross or designated by the City for shelter use.
B. Mass care shelter facilities will receive priority consideration for structural
inspections to ensure the safety of occupants.
C. The American Red Cross and King County Parks have formed a partnership with
several jurisdictions to store containers supplied with cots, blankets, etc., in
cities and at county facilities.The City of Renton will maintain a list of shelter
supply locations within the City of Renton, and will follow agreement terms in
applicable MOUs to access and use these supplies.
D. In accordance with the National Response Framework, persons with access and
functional needs include persons with additional needs before, during, and
after an incident in functional areas, including but not limited to: maintaining
independence, communication, transportation, supervision, medical care.
Individuals in need of response assistance may include:those who have
disabilities; who live in institutionalized settings; who are elderly;who are
children; who are from diverse cultures;who have limited English proficiency
or are non-English speaking; or who are transportation disadvantaged.
E. The city shall include persons with access and functional needs in ESF 6
planning and testing.
F. The city recognizes the special needs of children, particularly as they related to
issues of safety and welfare in the shelter setting and the need for swift
reunification with families.
G. All persons, regardless of access or functional need, shall have equal access to
available state supported general population shelter if they are able to meet
their own needs, have a reliable caretaker(s), or with some assistance from
volunteers,to assist with per�onal and/or medical care.
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H. City supported shelters shall accommodate service animals that accompany
persons with access or functional needs.
I. During a disaster and when requested to support a jurisdiction's sheltering
efforts,the city will make every reasonable effort to provide facilities that are
compliant with applicable laws pertaining to accessibility. Persons with access
or functional needs shall ceceive the same standard of care and services as
accorded to all others, regardless of the venue in which they are sheltered.
1. All persons involved in the direct provision of disaster case management
services shall be subject to criminal history background checks and verification
of appropriate training.
K. Persons requiring acute or skilled medical care cannot be accommodated in a
general population shelter and shall be sheltered under ESF 8 in a medical
shelter.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Depending on the emergency or disaster, a significant percentage of the
population of Renton could be displaced from their homes. In an earthquake,
structures may be damaged and unsafe for occupancy. In many disasters, roads
may be disrupted or blocked, preventing access to individual homes. Although
homes may be undamaged, the absence of utilities could also drive people from
their homes to seek shelter. Disruption of roads may make it difficult for
displaced residents to reach shelter services.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The amount of damage to structures, essential systems and services
could rapidly overwhelm the capacity of the City of Renton to assess the
event and respond effectively to basic and emergency human needs.
2. Damage to roads, airports, communications systems, etc., could hamper
emergency response efforts. The movement of supplies could be
seriously impeded. Many professional emergency workers and others
who normally would help during an event could be unable to reach their
assigned posts.
3. Emergency facilities could be severely damaged or inaccessible.
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4. Thousands of people could be forced from their homes, depending on
such factors as the time of occurrence, area demographics, building
construction, and existing weather conditions.
5. There may be numerous dead and injured.
6. Thousands of family members may be separated immediately following a
sudden-impact event, such as children at school and parents at work.
There may be transients, tourists, etc., also involved.
7. Planning for ESF 6 is based on a worst-case scenario in which an event
occurs without warning at a time of day that will produce maximum
casualties. Consideration should also be given to other events that could
cause numerous casualties and require the temporary relocation of
impacted persons.
8. Many impacted persons will remain with or near their damaged homes.
Some will go to mass shelters, others will find shelter with friends and
relatives, and some will also go to public areas such as fire and police
stations looking for guidance. However, fire and police stations will not
be viable locations for public shelter.
9. The magnitude of the event will determine the need for large, long-term
shelters.
10. The restoration of communication systems, disrupted by damages and
overloads, may take weeks.
11. Large numbers of spontaneous volunteers will require a planned staging
area, registration and operational procedures.
12. Large numbers of impacted persons with pets will not go to shelters if
pets are not accepted.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
1. The City of Renton Community Services Department has been designated
the primary agency responsible for managing the activities of ESF 6.
Resources from the private sector will also be applied to the response
and recovery effort. The Community Services Department will provide an
Emergency Shelter Operations Manual for the designated sites. The City
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will attempt to provide emergency shelter training for staff and
volunteers through coordination with the American Red Cross.
2. The City of Renton will coordinate with the American Red Cross through
the City of Renton EOC. The capability of the American Red Cross to
provide representation to the EOC is not assumed. If American Red Cross
liaison staff cannot support the City of Renton EOC, communications will
be established through the King County Regional Communications Center
and Emergency Coordination Center (KCRCECC) or Washington State
Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
3. The City of Renton has numerous Community Services parks, open
spaces, and ball fields that may accommodate recreational vehicles,
tents, etc., in the event of an emergency or disaster.
4. The City of Renton Police Department with coordinate with Regional
Animal Service of King County and WASART agencies to accommodate
pet and animal shelters in the event of an emergency or disaster.
5. The City of Renton Community Services has established a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Catholic Community Services and
Harambee Church, respectively, to provide cold weather shelters
B. Organization
The City of Renton Community Services Department will manage the mass care
needs of emergency workers with the support of the American Red Cross and
other agencies. The American Red Cross, as capabilities allow with their
personnel, network of volunteers and like agencies, will support the Renton
Community Services Department in delivering and managing the mass care
services as described in this ESF, although their shelter operations support will
be limited to the general population.
Types of Shelters include but are not limited to:
• General Population Shelters/Dormitory
• Warming/Cooling, Day Sheltering
• Disaster Meal Sites
• Special Populations Shelters
• Pet Shelters
• Livestock Shelters
• Medical Needs Shelters
• Mass Care Staff Shelters
• Emergency Responder Shelters
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C. Procedures
City of Renton Community Services Department standard operating procedures
provide guidance on implementation of this ESF and maintenance of a working
relationship with the American Red Cross.
The American Red Cross procedures will govern operation of shelters set up by
the American Red Cross, as well as utilization of American Red Cross volunteers.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary
City of Renton Community Services Department
None
2. Support Agencies
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Develops plans and procedures for shelter operations in
coordination with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department.
b. Develops partnership plans with the American Red Cross.
c. Develops and participates in emergency management training,
drills, and exercises in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
a. Develops partnership plans with City of Renton Community
Services Department.
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b. Participates in emergency management training, drills, and
exercises in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Assists the City of Renton Community Services Department with
the development of plans and procedures for shelter operations.
b. Facilitates partnership plans between the City of Renton
Community Services and the American Red Cross.
c. Supports the development of and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Establishes, organizes, and develops a pet sheltering operation.
b. Facilitates partnership plans between the City of Renton
Community Services Department and other agencies on pet
sheltering needs.
c. Supports the development of and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
a. Develops plans and procedures for the reassignment of city staff
and the registration and use of volunteers during an emergency or
disaster.
b. Participates in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Activates and operates emergency shelters.
b. Coordinates response efforts with the American Red Cross.
c. Provides referrals for emergency assistance and human services.
d. Supports the development of and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
As resources allow, and potentially in a regionalized model, provides the
following services:
a. Food, Shelter and Emeraency Supplies: During a disaster, first
priority is to ensure that people have a safe place to stay, food,
and emergency supplies. Red Cross works with government and
community partners to open shelters where residents will find
comfort with a hot meal, recovery information, and a place to rest.
For emergency workers and people returning to their homes, the
Red Cross mobilizes emergency response vehicles from which
disaster workers distribute food, water, and essential clean-up
items that might not be immediately available in the community.
b. Welfare Information: Disasters often disrupt regular
communication channels and can separate families. Through the
Red Cross' nationwide network of chapters, family members may
request welfare information regarding their loved ones. The Red
Cross "Safe and Well" Web site enables people within a disaster
area to let their families and friends outside of the affected region
know that they are all right. Clients register on Safe and Well, by
going to http://redcross.orq/safeandwell. Red Cross call agents at
1-800-RED-CROSSwill register individuals without computers or
connectivity.
c. Client Casework and Recoverv Planning and Assistance: To help
people with disaster-caused needs, Red Cross provides
individualized client services through casework. Particular
� attention is given to those who have experienced significant
damage or loss of their homes. This casework process consists �
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of an in-depth interview that allows the worker to assess the
client's immediate needs. With this information, the caseworker
can connect the client with items, financial assistance and/or
referrals to local resources which can meet those immediate
needs. The caseworker also engages the client in a brief planning
process which can help identify action steps for the client to follow
in the first few days or weeks after a disaster. Red Cross
caseworkers work closely with local, state and federal government
to ensure clients have access to all available resources.
d. Disaster Health and Mental Health Services: After an emergency,
injuries can ensue, essential prescription medicines lost, and the
shock and stress of sudden loss can overwhelm a person's
normal coping skills. The Red Cross deploys licensed health and
mental health professionals who are specifically trained and
equipped for disaster responses to help. Disaster health
professionals are available for emergency first aid, medical
assessment, triage and replacement of emergency medications.
Our Disaster Health Services team meets these needs through
item distribution, financial assistance or referrals to community
partners. Disaster mental health professionals in shelters and
service locations provide mental health assessments, crisis
intervention and a sympathetic ear to those in need.
e. Provides preliminary and detailed damage assessments of the
affected area to determine the number of dwellings and public
shelters damaged and the extent of damage.
f. Coordinates, within its agreements, the provision of relief efforts
by any volunteer organizations actively engaged in providing relief
assistance to disaster survivors.
g. Coordinates its relief activity with participating and support
agencies and affected areas through liaisons to the state, county,
and local jurisdiction EOCs.
h. Makes recommendations to the City of Renton EOC for the
establishment of mass care priorities.
City of Renton Human Resources Risk Management
Reassigns city personnel and registers and assigns volunteers as
requested.
City of Renton Police Department
Washington State Animal Response Team
Regional Animal Services of King County
Provides support in organizing animal sheltering for the Community
Services Department.
Catholic Community Services �
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Harambee Church
Provide cold weather shelters for the homeless populations.
Renton Fire& Emergency Services Department
Coordinate City of Renton EOC Operations.
The Salvation Army
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Provide support to the Renton Community Services Department as
resources and capabilities allow.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Continues to operate shelters as capabilities allow.
b. Assist in services or arranging longer term housing
c. Referrals to other agencies for appropriate services
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Demobilizes pet sheltering operations
b. Provides the long-term resources for unwanted pets
American Red Cross
Catholic Community Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Harambee Church
Salvation Army
Support recovery activities consistent with their mission and capabilities.
Continues to support mass care recovery activities through the Renton
Community Services Department.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
Provides overall coordination for the accomplishment of this ESF.
B. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
As resources allow:
1. Supports efforts to provide sheltering, feeding, and emergency first aid
following a natural or technological event requiring response and
recovery assistance.
2. Operates a disaster welfare information system to collect, receive, and
report information regarding the status of impacted persons and assist
with family reunification within the event area.
3. Coordinates bulk distribution (potentially regionally) of emergency relief
supplies necessary to this ESF.
City of Renton Police Department
Regional Animal Services of King County
Washington State Animal Response Team
1. Supports and maintains efforts to provide pet sheltering and feeding
following a natural event requiring response and recovery assistance.
2. Operates and/or supports a pet and animal shelter system that can
collect, receive and report information reuniting pet owners with their
pets.
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Harambee Church
Catholic Community Services
Salvation Army
Supports the City of Renton Community Services Department in the
accomplishment of ESF 6 within the limits of their expertise and resources.
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Vi. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Resources that may have to be mobilized in support of mass care activities
include the transportation of cots, blankets, air mattresses, sleeping bags,
portable toilets,water containers, cooking equipment, registration forms,
tables, chairs, medical supplies, animal kennels and food dishes, tents, fencing,
and transport vehicles. Many of these supplies will already be in shelter
locations or can be obtained through normal supply channels.
B. Personnel resources will include American Red Cross staff, volunteers such as
veterans groups, labor unions, scouting organizations, professional
associations, City of Renton employees trained in shelter operations and
private organizations with whom the American Red Cross has agreements.
Skilled individuals will be identified from among these groups.
VII. REFERENCES
A. American Red Cross Disaster Service Program Guidance
B. City of Renton Shelter Operations Manual
C. City of Renton Animal Sheltering Plan
D. Mass Care Regional Plans
E. Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster(COAD) Emergency
Coordination Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 7
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE SUPPORT
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to provide resource
support to city departments/divisions following an emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
Resource support involves the procurement and allocation of resources beyond
normal day to day operations. These resources include equipment, materials,
supplies and personnel required to support the city's departments/divisions during
the response and recovery phases of an emergency or disaster.
II. POLICIES
It is the policy of the City of Renton that departments/divisions utilize their own resources
or mutual aid agreements before requesting outside resources. It is not necessary to wait
to make a request for outside resources until the city is already out of resources; the
request may be initiated earlier to coordinate delivery of outside resources to arrive at the
point in time when exhaustion of city�resources is anticipated.
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In a single incident response, emergency resource requests can be handled through the
field Incident Command organization, but may be delegated to the City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the discretion of the Incident Commander.
When multiple incidents occur simultaneously,as in a regional disaster, and a field Incident
Command structure has not been established to embrace the scope of the entire
emergency, emergency resource requests will be coordinated through the City of Renton
EOC.
In accordance with Chapter 38.52 RCW, RCW 35A.33.120, and Renton Municipal Code,the
City of Renton has emergency powers that include purchasing and resource procurement
necessary to respond to disasters.
RCW 35A.33.080 authorizes the City Council to approve expenditures without public notice
or hearing. Under the policy direction of the Mayor,the Logistics and Finance Sections of
the City of Renton EOC are responsible for city emergency procurements: The Logistics
Section of the City of Renton EOC has the responsibility for locating and ordering resources.
The City of Renton EOC Finance Section will offer support, documentation and handle
actual purchase arrangements in the process.This information will be coordinated with the
City of Renton Administrative Services Department ofthe city in orderto maintain required
documentation.
The Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Organizations in King County,Washington
to which the City of Renton is a signatory, provides a financial agreement between
signatory partners when mutual aid resources are requested. This financial agreement,
when invoked, supersedes other financial arrangements which may govern normal
response operations and resource sharing between jurisdictions. It also describes the
resource management and procurement process coordinated by King County when local
city resources are insufficient to meet the demands of the incident.
Personnel within non-mission-critical functions in their own city departments may be
reallocated to disaster assignments as needed.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions-
A significant emergency or disaster may damage or limit the existing resources
needed to maintain vital city services or to care for the general public in need of
disaster assistance. Certain disasters may significantly impact transportation
infrastructure and/or vendor operations and may inhibit the availability and flow of
resources into and within the city.
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Refer to the Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis within the City of
Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan for details on hazards as well as the Basic Plan
portion of City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Resources needed for City of Renton departments/divisions to fulfill the
responsibilities outlined in this Plan will be insufficient.These insufficiencies
may be created by one or more of the following conditions:
a. The extent of the damage overwhelms available resources.
b. Normally available resources are damaged, lost, or unable to be
moved from one place to another due to the incident.
c. The nature of the event requires resources not normally used within
the city.
d. Personnel are injured or unable to report to work due to impacts of
the emergency or disaster.
e. Disruptions in the vendor supply chain may make resources
unavailable or in short supply.
2. Resource replacement or supplementation will likely need to come from
outside sources.
3. Outside resources may not be immediately available. Depending upon the
area affected by the disaster, resources may have to be procured from out
of state.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
City departments/divisions will first utilize normal procedures for their day to day
or mutual aid resources before requesting outside assistance. The City of Renton
Administrative Services Department may assist departments by providing
procedural guidance for emergency resource procurement. The Policy Advisory
Group, in consultation with the City of Renton Administrative Services Department,
will provide policy guidance on financial limits which may be applied to resource
procureme�nt.
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Department Operations Centers (DOC) may be established by any department in
order to manage the dispatch and coordination of department-controlled or
related resources. A DOC will maintain close communication with the Incident
Commander and/or the City of Renton EOC regarding incident priorities and
resources status to ensure overall incident objectives are met.
The City of Renton EOC procedures identify the process for the emergency
procurement of resources. The Logistics Section of the City of Renton EOC is
responsible for the locating and ordering of emergency resources. The City of
Renton Finance Section may offer support and will document the resource
procurement process and handle the actual purchasing/payment for the
transaction.
The resource lists and directories in the City of Renton will be used to identify
locations within the city, as well as vendors, suppliers or other outside sources
where resources may be procured to replace,or supplement those needed to fulfill
the responsibilities of this ESF.
The Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster(COAD) database
will be used to identify organizations which may be able to provide additional
resources for the response/recovery effort.
B. Organization
This ESF will be coordinated by the Logistics Section Chief when the City of Renton
EOC is activated. If the City of Renton EOC is not activated, the Emergency
Management Director will perform or delegate this coordination.
The Policy Advisory Group, in concert with the City of Renton Administrative
Services Department will establish limits on resource procurement parameters if
needed.
The Logistics Section is responsible for coordination of City of Renton EOC
emergency or disaster resource requests and procurement.The Finance Section is
responsible for the contracts and documentation of resources procured through
the City of Renton EOC as well as spending limits and payment options
Individual departments/divisions will determine quantities and use of equipment,
personnel and supplies based on need. The City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department may hold a briefing during the response and recovery phases
of an emergency or disaster to determine department/division's needs as well as
the necessity of City of Renton EOC activation.
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The City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will
coordinate the registration of civilian volunteers within the city per Chapter118-04
WAC, Emergency Worker Program and Chapter 38.52 RCW.
The City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will
coordinate the overall reassignment and deployment of non-mission-critical
personnel from city departments as requested by the City of Renton EOC.
C. Procedures
Resource requests beyond the capability of normal day to day operations will be
received and processed through the City of Renton EOC. Requests for resources
may be initiated by the Incident Command organization in the field, by DOCs,or by
other organizations or entities that have been granted access to the City of Renton
EOC through standing plans or agreements, whether formal or informal.
Personnel from city departments/divisions will be assigned in the City of Renton
EOC to coordinate resource requests.
Resource procurement will be driven by the operational needs of the incident.
Therefore, normal procurement procedures established by the City of Renton may
be waived to support the urgencies of the emergency or disaster. Waiver of these
procedures is supported by Renton City Code.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate the strategic placement of critical supplies within the
city.
b. Coordinate Continuity of Operations Planning for the city.
c. Coordinate acquisition, development and maintenance of resource
� lists, directories and databases.
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d. Ensure resource typing and inventory records are maintained for the
city.
e. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF to city department/divisions.
f. Provide public education, encouraging citizens to be prepared and
self-sufficient for at least 3 days.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Work with primary and support agencies to establish and review
policies and procedures governing procurement and purchasing.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
c. Assist in identifying existing departments/divisions resource
inventories of major equipment, maintaining and updating records
to provide to the City of Renton EOC.
d. Assist in maintaining vendor/supplier records to identify where
department resources may be supplemented, replaced or repaired
during an emergency or disaster.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Establish a personnel resource registration program as outlined in
Chapter 118-04 WAC Emergency Worker Program.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
c. Coordinate the overall reassignment and deployment of non-
mission-critical personnel from city departments as requested.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Departrnent
City of Renton Community Services Department
� City of Renton Court Services Department ;
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City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
b. Identify existing departments/divisions resources available to assist
in the response and recovery activities of an emergency or disaster.
c. Maintain inventory records to accurately represent departmentally
controlled assets and resources.
d. Identify resource vendors, suppliers or locations where
departmentally controlled assets may be supplemented, replaced or
repaired during an emergency or disaster.
e. Identify and establish procedures to relocate essential resources
away from hazard potential areas (see the City of Renton Hazard
Mitigation Plan).
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate activation of the City of Renton EOC if requested.
b. Receive direction from the Policy Advisory Group and the City of
Renton Administrative Services Department on any limits or other
parameters established for procurement.
c. Coordinate or delegate the procurement of resources within the
organizational structure of the City of Renton EOC.
d. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
e. Relocate essential resources awayfrom hazard areas ifvulnerable to
the disaster.
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f. in conjunction with Damage Assessment Primary Agencies,conduct
a department/division briefing to determine the scope of the
emergency or disaster, resource needs, City of Renton EOC
activation, and status of city response and recovery capabilities.
g. Forward situation reports and resource requests to the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Provide representation as requested to assist the City of Renton
EOC's Finance or Logistics Sections with procurement and
documentation.
c. Relocate essential resources awayfrom hazard areas ifvulnerable to
the disaster.
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
c. Relocate essential resources awayfrom hazard areas ifvulnerableto
the disaster.
d. Make city parks facilities available for personnel registration,
staging, relocation, and emergency worker shelters.
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City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
c. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
d. Provide coordination of necessary resources to perform damage
assessment activities.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Attend department/division briefing to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Assist the City of Renton EOC as requested with personnel issues.
c. Organize and register civilian volunteers to be utilized in the City of
Renton EOC when requested.
d. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
e. Coordinate the reassignment of other city personnel for disaster
assignments.
f. Relocate essential resources awayfrom hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
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b. Provide availabie personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
c. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Provide resource support to the city as able to assist in the response and
recovery phases of emergency or disaster operations.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Continue to coordinate response and recovery activities through the
City of Renton EOC, if activated.
b. Conduct a post-incident review to evaluate the City of Renton EOC
procedures to include the resource procurement and allocation
process.
c. Continue communication with the county and state through
situation reports.
d. In accordance with the City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan (ESF
14) assist departments/divisions in compiling documentation for
costs incurred by the emergency or disaster.
e. Coordinate revision of City of Renton's EOC, CEMP and other
emergency management policies and procedures to correct
deficiencies learned from the emergency or disaster.
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f. Update inventory lists of departmentally controlied assets and
resources.
g. Update resource lists with information gained as a result of the
disaster.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Follow appropriate policies and procedures in completing the
required documentation to justify emergency services, contracts,
purchases and expenditures.
b. Attend a post-incident review to evaluate the City of Renton EOC
procedures to include the resource procurement and allocation
process. �
c. Compile documentation for departmental costs incurred and
volunteers utilized to be submitted to the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department.
d. Revise internal policies and procedures to correct deficiencies
learned from the emergency or disaster.
e. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
f. Submit a revised resource list of vendors and other suppliers or
locations for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Continue to support response and recovery activities..
b. Assist departments/divisions with disaster insurance claims for
personnel injuries/death, damaged or destroyed city resources.
c. Forward completed documentation for departmental costs incurred
and volunteers utilized to the City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department.
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d. Revise policies and procedures to correct deficiencies learned from
the emergency or disaster.
e. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
f. Submit a revised resource list of vendors and other suppliers or
locations for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
g. Work with the City Attorney to handle documentation of liability
claims filed against the city.
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Continue to support response and recovery activities.
b. Forward completed documentation for departmental costs incurred
by the emergency or disaster to the City of Renton Fire&Emergency
Services Department.
c. Revise policies and procedures to correct deficiencies learned from
the emergency or disaster.
d. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
e. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Continue to provide resourc�support as requested.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Ensure that operational response and recovery activities are properly coordinated.
Resources are to be procured within the parameters established by the Policy
Advisory Group and the City of Renton Administrative Services Department, and
under the emergency powers provided by city code and state statute.
Work toward the reduction of outside resource needs and the facilitation of
resource procurement during an emergency or disaster through:
1. Educational programs that encourage area populations including businesses
to be self sufficient for a minimum of three (3) days.
2. Training of city departments/divisions that emphasize the need to
safeguard city resources from the effects of an emergency or disaster.
3. The collection and compilation of resource inventories, and procurement
data.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Maintain departmentally controlled resource inventories.
2. Establish departmental programs that preserve and safeguard resources
from the effects of an emergency or disaster.
3. Prepare plans and/or maintain data that facilitates the procurement of
available resources, which are likely to be needed during an emergency or
disaster.
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Provides resource support as available, to assist in the response and recovery
phases of an emergency or disaster.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in a Disaster(COAD) Database
B. City of Renton EOC resource lists
C. City of Renton department-specific inventory records
D. City of Renton vendor records
VII. REFERENCES
A. Chapter 38.52 RCW
B. Chapter 35A.33 RCW
C. Chapter 118-04 WAC
D. City of Renton Municipal Code
E. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
F. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
G. City of Renton EOC resource lists
H. Greater Renton COAD Database
I. Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Organizations in King County,
Washington
J. Logistics Management and Resource Toolkit to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Dis�ster Coordination Plan
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K. City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
L. City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan (ESF 14)
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 8
PUBLlC HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Primary Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Emergency Medical Services
King County Medical Examiner
Private Ambulance Companies
Valley Medical Center
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To coordinate public health and medical care needs resulting from an emergency
or disaster.
B. Scope
To identify and meet the health and medical needs of individuals and
communities impacted by an emergency or disaster through coordination with
Public Health Seattle & King County and the City of Renton.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton will use mutual aid agreements when the city's resources are
depleted or committed.
It is the policy of the City of Renton to operate under the King County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF) for disaster related
health and medical services. Emergency Medical Technicians or other responders who
provide emergency medical assistance in the City of Renton shall operate under King
County's procedures and protocols.
A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) may be declared to allow Emergency Medical Services
personnel to follow the established written emergency protocols as referenced in the
Seattle-King County Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Plan.
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
1. A significant natural disaster or technological event that overwhelms the
City of Renton would demand county, state, and federal public medical
care assistance.
2. Hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies and other medical/health care
facilities may be structurally damaged or destroyed. Those facilities that
survive with little or no structural damage may be rendered unusable or
only partially usable because of damage to utilities (power, water,
sewer), or the inability of staff to report for duty.
3. Medical and health care facilities which remain in operation and have the
necessary utilities and staff may be overwhelmed by the "walking
wounded" and seriously injured patients who are transported there in
the immediate aftermath of an emergency/disaster occurrence.
4. Medical supplies and equipment will likely be in short supply. Most
health care facilities maintain only inventory stock to meet their short-
term (24 to 36 hours) normal patient load needs. Disruptions in local
communications and transportation systems could prevent timely
resupply.
5. Uninjured persons who require daily medications such as insulin,
antihypertensive drugs,and digitalis may have difficulty in obtaining
these medications because of damage or destruction of normal supply
locations and general shortages within the disaster area.
6. Damage to transportation systems may delay medical transports and
outside assistance from other agencies.
7. Damages to drinking and wastewater systems may complicate health
care and possibly add to the victim or patient totals.
8. Hazardous Materials incidents will present unique problems to patient
care as the patients themselves may become contaminated and
considered hazardous.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. Resources within the affected area will be inadequate to ciear casualties
from the scene or treat them in local hospitals. Additional medical
capabilities will urgently be needed to supplement and assist in triage
and treat casualties in the affected area and to transport to the closest
appropriate hospital or other health care facility. Medical resupply will be
needed throughout the event area.
2. Damage to chemical and industrial plants, sewer lines and water
distribution systems, along with secondary hazards such as fires, will
result in toxic environmental and public health hazards to the surviving
population and response personnel.
3. The damage and destruction caused by a natural or technological event
will produce urgent needs for mental health crisis counseling for victims,
their families, and emergency responders.
4. Disruption of sanitation services and facilities, loss of power, and massing
of people to shelters may increase the potential for disease and injury.
5. Public health emergencies may require implementation of public health
measures to contain and control communicable diseases or spread of
environmental hazards.
6. It is likely that public demand for health information and health and
medical services will increase during disasters.
7. The use of gymnasiums and community centers as temporary medical
shelters, alternate care facilities, and family assistance centers may be
necessary. Warehouses or airport hangars may be used as temporary
morgues as needed by the King County Medical Examiner.
8. Members of our community who are seniors, children, disabled,
homeless, non-English speakers, low-income or otherwise in need of
ongoing support, will be more vulnerable during and after an emergency.
A partnership approach will be needed between government, private
industry, volunteer agencies and the media to ensure essential health-
related information and services reach vulnerable residents during an
emergency.
9. Health and medical services will be restored during the recovery period
as soon as practical and within the limitations and capabilities allowed of
affected agencies.
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IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
1. The King County ESF 8 Area Command Center, led by Public Health —
Seattle & King County, coordinates the following:
a. Establishment of overall health and medical response and
recovery objectives.
b. Coordination of incident information with ESF-8 agencies.
c. Identification and coordination of inedical resources.
d. Management of the acquisition and use of inedical resources.
e. Activation of the health and medical Joint Information System
(JIS) as needed to coordinate the content and timing for release of
accurate and consistent health and medical information to the
public, media, and community response partners.
f. Coordination of health and medical information.
g. Investigation into the cause and manner of death resulting from
an emergency or disaster.
h. Overseeing regional health and medical surge capac�ty measures
associated with added capacity or mobilization of volunteer
personnel.
i. Collaborating with local Emergency Operating Centers (EOCs) to
provide logistical support for medical needs shelters, alternate
care facilities, medication centers, mortuary operations, family
assistance centers, and other field response locations.
j. Implementing local medication distribution strategies directed by
the Local Health Officer.
k. Coordinating with the Puget Sound Blood Center to support the
blood distribution system.
I. Identification of potential sites and support staff for temporary
emergency clinics.
m. Emergency care at shelters and congregate care facilities.
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n. Coordination of inedical transportation resources.
o. Communicable disease and environmental health investigation
and mitigation.
p. Support of recovery activities aimed at restoring health and
medical services to pre-event status.
2. The provision of basic and advanced life support services shall be
provided as per existing standard operating procedures, patient care
guidelines and treatment/transfer protocols as promulgated or
coordinated by the Emergency Medical Services Division of Public Health
—Seattle & King County.
3. The American Red Cross may support the Emergency Medical Services
response with additional resources within the scope of their mission and
as resources are available.
B. Organization
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department responds to medical
emergencies within the City of Renton and King County Fire Districts 25 and 40. Public
Health - Seattle & King County is the lead agency in providing health medical, and
mortuary response within King County.
C. Procedures
The City of Renton operates under the King County Emergency Medical Services
guidelines. For a Mass Casualty Incident the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department follows procedure written in the Seattle-King County Mass Casualty
Incident (MCI) Plan. Public Health -Seattle & King County follows procedures written in
the King County, Washington, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, ESF S,
Health, Medical, and Mortuary Services. As a region the Puget Sound area follows
guidance provided in the Pre-Hospital Emergency Triage and Treatment Annex and the
Victim Information and Family Assistance Annex to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
Public Health—Seattle & King County
a. Communicable disease surveillance, investigation, and community
containment.
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b. Environmental health protective actions such as vector control,
environmental sampling, and food product embargoes.
c. Development of inedical stockpiles.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provide ongoing medical service training to their personnel.
b. Provide CPR training to the public through periodic classes.
c. Establish transport procedures to facilitate disaster operations.
d. Works with local health care providers to establish disaster
treatment centers within the City of Renton.
Public Health—Seattle & King County
a. Develop operational and tactical plans for health and medical
response.
b. Coordinate and manage health and medical training and exercise
opportunities for healthcare providers throughout the region.
c. Assess the region's vulnerability to the health impacts of
emergencies and disasters.
d. Provide ongoing health protection activities such as vaccinations,
provider education, and food and water safety assurance.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
Provide first aid training classes to the public.
Valley Medical Center
Provide training and education in support of emergency readiness.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Establish Incident Command for on scene emergency operations.
b. Provide basic life support (BlS) to ill or injured persons.
c. Coordinate the transport of ill or injured persons.
d. Request additional medical services dependent upon the number
of injuries.
e. Request critical incident stress debriefing teams. �
f. Request assistance via the City of Renton EOC to the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center.
g. Coordinate response efforts with primary agencies.
h. Establish first aid stations when needed.
i. Outreach to vulnerable populations (during preparedness and
response times) to inform them of the health impacts of
emergencies and recommend protective actions.
j. Support evacuation of inedical facilities with aid cars, ambulances
and other logistical support.
k. Make facilities such as community centers available to serve as
medical sites such as medication centers, alternate care facilities,
or family assistance centers.
I. Support the evacuation of inedically fragile residents if a city
evacuation is recommended (Public Health is lead for coordinating
this function).
m. Implement disease control measures such as school closures or
cancellation of public gatherings at the direction of the Local
Health Officer.
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Public Health -Seattle & King County
a. Provide leadership and direction in responding to health and
medical emergencies across King County consistent with the
authority of the Local Health Officer.
b. Activate the ESF 8 Area Command Center, Joint Information
System and MAC Group as appropriate.
c. Provide medical advice and treatment protocols regarding
communicable diseases and other biological hazards to EMS,
hospitals, and healthcare providers.
d. Maintain 24/7 Duty Officer program and serve as the primary
point of notification for health and medical emergencies in King
County.
e. Coordinate assessment and response to disaster consequences
affecting food safety, water quality, and sanitation.
f. Coordinate and collaborate with community response agencies in
identifying environmental impact, remediation, and recovery
activities.
g. Coordinate the response of regional veterinarian services and
animal care groups.
h. Direct response activities to vector-borne public health
emergencies.
i. Support mass care sheltering plans throughout the county in
coordination with the American Red Cross and ESF 6 Mass Care
agencies. Public Health's role in mass care sheltering will focus on
assisting with environmental health assessments at shelters.
j. Provide epidemiological surveillance, case investigation,
and follow-up to control infectious disease, including acts of
bioterrorism and outbreaks of food borne illness.
k. Assess the health and medical impacts and potential
consequences posed by emergencies and disasters and
determines appropriate courses of action.
I. Direct and manage medical surge capabilities including medical
needs shelters, alternate care facilities, medication centers and
temporary morgues.
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m. Coordinate and manage incident information and medical
resources for healthcare agencies across King County.
n. Direct and manage regional isolation, quarantine, and other
control measures necessary in response to disease outbreaks.
o. Direct and manage mass vaccination and antibiotic dispensing
operations.
p. Coordinate requests for medical resources with private vendors,
the King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center and the
State EOC, as needed.
q. Support the King County Department of Community and Human
Services and the American Red Cross in meeting demands for
regional mental health services.
r. Direct the development and dissemination of health messages to
the public, media, response partners, and community based
organizations.
s. Activate the Public Health Information Call Center as needed.
t. Activate the Community Communications Network during
emergencies to provide public health and related information to
community based organizations (CBO) and healthcare providers
serving vulnerable populations and to receive incident
information from CBOs.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Monitor and assure safe drinking water supply.
b. Provide emergency repairs to utility systems as necessary.
American Red Cross
a. Acquaint families with available health resources and services and
make appropriate referrals.
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b. Provide supportive counseling for the family members of the dead
and injured.
c. Provide emergency first aid, supportive counseling, health care for
minor illnesses and injuries to individuals in mass care shelters if
qualified personnel are available, and coordinates support
activities at other sites with Public Health-Seattle/King County.
Valley Medical Center
Provide direct medical care to injured and ill persons at appropriate fixed
and other facilities.
King County Emergency Medical Services �
a. Provide advanced life support (ALS) services in response to ill or
injured persons.
b. Provide limited emergency medical transportation capability.
c. Provide Medical Services Officer, if requested.
d. Coordinate regional critical incident stress management for first
responders.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide limited first aid capability.
b. Assist the Medical Examiner with the identification of deceased
persons.
c. Secure medical scene.
King County Medical Examiner
a. Provide notification of emergency morgue locations.
b. Authorize the release of the deceased.
c. Coordinate transportation of the deceased.
d. Track incident related deaths resulting from emergencies and
disasters.
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e. Manage disaster related human remains.
f. Oversee a family assistance center to provide a private, safe and
secure place for survivors of disaster victims to gather, and to
facilitate necessary communication with the KCMEO, and to
facilitate the coordination of psycho-social support.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Coordinate with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department to facilitate support for employee critical incident stress
debriefing.
Private Ambulance Companies
Assist in the transportation of the injured.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Public Health -Seattle & King County
a. Participate in a debriefing to evaluate the incident.
b. Continue response and recovery efforts in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Emergency Medical Services
King County Medical Examiner
Private Ambulance Companies
Valley Medical Center
a. Participate in a debriefing to evaluate the incident.
b. Continue response and recovery efforts in support of this ESF.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Coordinate the planning and response activities for medical and health
assistance in the event of an emergency or disaster.
B. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Emergency Medical Services
King County Medical Examiner
Private Ambu�ance Companies
Valley Medical Center
These agencies provide support to the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department and Public Health -Seattle & King County in planning for and
providing medical and public health assistance for an emergency or disaster as
resources are available.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Medical resources including transportation, facilities, equipment and supplies
are managed through ESF 8 Area Command utilizing the WATrac information
management system.
B. Non-medical resources may be requested through King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center.
VII. REFERENCES
A. King County, Washington, Emergency Management Plan, Emergency Support
Function (ESF) 8, Health, Medical, and Mortuary Services
B. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department Mass Casualty Incident Plan
C. King County Emergency Medical Services Protocol
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D. Pre-Hospital Emergency Triage and Treatment Annex to the Puget Sound Regionai
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
E. Victim Information and Famify Assistance Annex to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
F. Seattle-King County Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 9
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Primary Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to provide guidance and
coordination for a variety of search and rescue operations within the City of
Renton.
B. Scope
State law encompasses both wildland and disaster search and rescue within the
definition of search and rescue, RCW 38.52.010 Section 7.The federal government
separates the two and covers wildland search and rescue in the National Search
and Rescue Plan, and disaster search and rescue, specifically urban search and
rescue, in the National Response Framework. Search and rescue in this Emergency
Support Function (ESF) is defined as land and/or water search and rescue including
both wildland and disaster search and rescue. Urban search and rescue will be
coordinated by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department and
supported by the City of Renton Police Department.
Air search and rescue is defined by Chapter 47,68 RCW and Chapter 468.200 WAC.
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II. POLICIES
A. Land search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,conducted and direc#ed
by the City of Renton Police Department.
B. Air search and rescue for missing or downed civil aircraft is the responsibility of
the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)per Chapter 47.68
RCW.
C. It is the policy of the City of Renton to request land search and rescue services via
the Valley Communications Center from King County Dispatch (King County
Sheriff's Office),the King County Office of Emergency Management,Washington
State Emergency Management Division, or the City of Renton Emergency
Operations Center (EOC).
D. The National Incident Management System will be utilized for the on-scene
management of search and rescue operations within the City of Renton.
E. Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated, conducted and
directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
1. The City of Renton is vulnerable to airline crashes, terrorist activities,
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Such disasters can result in large,
multi-jurisdictional search and rescue operations.
2. Earthquakes pose a severe threat.A major earthquake would trigger search
and rescue operations involving City of Renton personnel,statewide search
and rescue volunteers, the Washington National Guard, responders from
neighboring jurisdictions,federal response agencies including the military,
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue
Task Forces.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Natural and technological disasters will greatly increase the scope of search
and rescue operations.
2. A major earthquake in the Puget Sound area will result in multi-
jurisdictional search and rescue operations.
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3. As the population and industry in our community continues to grow the
likelihood of search and rescue operations increases as well.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
1. Land search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,coordinated,and
directed by the City of Renton Police Department. Requests for additional
resources, including special skills, expertise, or equipment beyond those
available through locally dispatched mutual aid agencies, are coordinated
through the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department or the
City of Renton EOC upon request by the on scene incident commander.
2. Air search and rescue for missing or downed civil aircraft is the
responsibility of Washington State Department of Transportation,Aviation
Division.
3. The City of Renton EOC may be activated to support search and rescue
operations, at the request of the involved department or on scene incident
commander.
4. Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,coordinated and
directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
B. Organization
The City of Renton Police Department is responsible for land search and rescue
operations within our jurisdiction. The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services �
Department or the City of Renton EOC will provide support upon request by the on
scene incident commander for this ESF.
C. Procedures
1. Land Search and Rescue
a. The City of Renton Police Department will request search and rescue
resources when requested bythe on scene incident commander,via
the Valley Communications Center from King County Dispatch
b. The Washington State Emergency Management Division will issue a
mission number to an authorized official in response to a downed or
missing aircraft and will coordinate this with the Washington State
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Department of Transportation, Aviation Division. The Aviation
Division Incident Commander may obtain the mission number on
behalf of the City of Renton in order to facilitate response.
c. The City of Renton Public Works Department is responsible for
providing heavy equipment in support of search and rescue
operations.
d. The City of Renton Community and Economic Development
Department will provide technical advice concerning building safety
and structural stability if needed.
e. Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,
conducted and directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department.
2. Air Search and Rescue
a. Air search and rescue for missing or downed civil aviation aircraft is
the responsibility of Washington State Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division (Chapter 47.68 RCW).
b. Upon location of downed aircraft, the incident becomes a land
search and rescue operation underthe direction and control ofthe
City of Renton Police Department. The Washington State
Department of Transportation Aviation Division Incident
Commander provides support as available and assumes
responsibility for the crash site for investigatory purposes.
3. Water Search and Rescue
Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,conducted and
directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Develop standard operating procedures to coordinate water search
and rescue operations.
b. Develop programs to provide education to the community and
training for search and rescue personnel.
c. Coordinate and maintain a liaison with the City of Renton EOC,
mutual aid agencies and area search and rescue teams.
d. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
e. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF to City departments and or divisions:
City of Renton Police Department
a. Develop standard operating procedures to coordinate land search
and rescue operations.
b. Develop programs to provide education to the community and
training to search and rescue personnel.
c. Coordinate and maintain a liaison with the City of Renton EOC,
mutual aid agencies and area search and rescue teams.
d. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
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Mutuai Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
a. Plan for and prepare to provide support to the City of Renton in
support of this ESF.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Initiate, coordinate and direct water based search and rescue
operations within the City of Renton.
b. Request water search and rescue resource assistance through
mutual aid agreements, or the City of Renton EOC as needed.
c. Activate the City of Renton EOC when requested.
d. Coordinate resource requests.
e. Coordinate documentation and provide situation reports to the
county or the state.
f. Support volunteer worker activities.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Initiate, coordinate and direct land based search and rescue
operations within the City of Renton.
b. Request land search and rescue resource assistance through mutual
aid agreements, via Valley Communications Center from King
County Dispatch, the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center or the City of Renton EOC.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
Provide trained personnel for technical advice concerning damage
assessment of structures through the City of Renton's Damage Assessment
Annex of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
Provide personnel and equipment to support search and rescue activities.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Assist in the request and procurement of search and rescue resources.
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
Direct and control air search and rescue operations for downed or missing
civil aircraft.
G. Recovery
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Assist in the coordination and documentation necessary for the '
disaster recovery process.
b. Participate in the post-incident review.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Conduct a post-incident review to evaluate the incident.
b. Compile appropriate documentation for the incident report.
c. Provide documentation of costs incurred by the incident to the City
of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Participate in the post-incident review.
b. Provides documentation of costs incurred bythe incident to the City
of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Participate in the post-incident review process.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
• Direct water based search and rescue operations.
• Conduct search and rescue operations in damaged buildings.
• Assess the need for structural collapse rescue teams and requests
appropriate resources.
City of Renton Police Department
Direct land search and rescue operations for missing persons.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
Provide appropriate support to search and rescue programs.
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Assist in the request and procurement of search and rescue resources.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
The City of Renton will provide resources as able for conducting search and rescue
operations. When all resources are exhausted,a request will be made through King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center for additional resources specific to the response needs.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Chapter 38.52 RCW
B. Chapter 47.68 RCW
C. Chapter 118.04 WAC
D. Chapter 468.200 WAC
E. National Response Framework, ESF 9
F. National Search and Rescue Plan
(U.S. Department of Defense Joint Publication 3-50.1)
G. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
H. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
I. Structural Collapse and Rescue Annex to the Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic
Disaster Coordination Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 10
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Fuel Providers and Pipeline Companies
King County Bomb Squad
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Port of Seattle Bomb Squad
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
United States Department of Transportation, Coast Guard
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of labor and Industry
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a hazardous materials
release that may affect the City of Renton.
B. Scope
To provide guidance for off-site emergency planning and notification to minimize
exposure and/or damage to human health and safety or to the environment as
required by Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Acts of
1986 (SARA), and known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA).
II. POLICIES
OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910.120 (q) identifies the training levels for hazardous
materials response. This is the minimum level of training provided to the City of Renton
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Hazardous Material Team. The guidelines establish in the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department Standard Operating Procedures shall be followed in
responding to a hazardous material incident.
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department with the King County Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) coordinates planning, training and reporting
with city responders, facilities, mutual aid representatives and members of the King
County LEPC. This is required under the SARA/EPCRA Program. It is the policy of the City
of Renton that in supporting the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
King County LEPC, the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department maintains
information provided by facilities requiring reporting and planning under Title III.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Hazardous materials may be released during a naturally occurring event like
earthquakes or during an industrial accident, terrorism or illegal activity. The City
of Renton has a high volume of hazardous materials used, manufactured, stored
and transported which increases the likelihood of a significant release. Illegal
drug labs and dumping create yet another concern. The coordination of
emergency response operations of hazardous material incidents may require
multi-agency and multi-disciplinary responses. Disciplines involved may include
fire responders, law enforcement, environmental containment and clean-up
specialists, fish and wildlife experts, emergency medical services, and
environmental health.
SARA/EPCRA facilities are required to maintain plans for warning, notification,
evacuation and site security under numerous regulations. Copies are filed with
the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. A hazardous material incident may develop slowly or occur without
warning.
2. Actual or threatened releases of hazardous materials often require
immediate response.
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3. Most hazardous material incidents are minor in scope and can be
handled by trained facility personnel and/or the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department Hazardous Materials Team. However,
potential exists for a large-scale incident, which would require multiple
resources and the need for mass evacuation of downwind populations or
sheltering in place.
4. The number and severity of major incidents can be minimized by
prevention programs.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department has the primary
responsibility for protecting life, the environment and property threatened by
hazardous materials incidents, except where this has been specifically
preempted by state or federal laws or regulations. Hazardous materials response
is organized under the National Incident Management System.
The agency with primary authority is dependent on the location of the event.
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department is the Incident
Command Agency for the City of Renton under Chapter 70.136RCW. When an
incident occurs on a state highway, the Washington State Patrol will establish a
Unified Command System with surrounding fire departments, emergency
medical services, and other state and federal agencies.
B. Organization
Response is organized under the National Incident Management System.The
City of Renton Director of Emergency Management has been designated the
Community Emergency Coordinator as required under SARA/ EPCRA for the city.
The response and recovery efforts will be coordinated through the Incident
Commander or the City of Renton EOC, if activated.
C. Procedures
Based on the Hazardous Materials Response Plan and Procedures,the response
will vary dependent upon the location and magnitude of the hazardous materials
release and the population impact. Response and recovery efforts include
containing and controlling the release, warning the public, request for
assistance, notification of state and federal agencies, restoration of businesses
and requests for cleanup resources. Additionally, requests for recovery of
response and cl�anup costs and monitoring the site may be necessary.
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D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Manage and enforce city codes related to the storage, use and
handling of hazardous materials to lessen the impact of a
hazardous material incident.
b. Enforce the International Fire and Building Codes requiring
facilities to have hazardous material management plans, which
provide local responders with vital information for hazardous
material response to specific facilities.
c. Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
d. Provide assistance to residents with hazardous materials disposal.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Participate in training required by 29CFR 1910.120.
b. Participate in drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
c. Coordinate, participate and evaluate hazardous material drills and
exercises for SARA/ EPCRA Title III facilities with the King County
LEPC.
d. Maintain emergency response plans and Tier II files for facilities
which fall under the SARA/ EPCRA Title III law.
e. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
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City of Renton Communiiy and Economic Development Department
Manage and enforce city codes relating to the storage, use and handling
of hazardous materials to lessen the impact of a hazardous material
incident.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provide initial response to, and size-up of hazardous material
incidents.
b. Assume the role of on-scene Incident Commander.
c. Assist in containing and controlling the hazardous material.
d. Contact the appropriate outside agencies for assistance, if
necessary.
e. Coordinate efforts with outside agencies.
f. In accordance with department Standard Operating Procedures,
notify the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Duty Chief, the City of Renton Emergency Management Duty
Officer, King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center and
Washington State Emergency Management Division of the size
and impact to the area.
g. Provide technical advice to the Incident Commander in the
enforcement of all city codes relating to the storage, use and
handling of hazardous materials.
h. Assist in response and population protection measures such as
sheltering in place.
i. Review and stores copies of Emergency Response Plans and Spill
Prevention Plans for facilities within the City of Renton.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide traffic control, area security and communication support.
b. Assist in response and population protection measures such as
sheltering in place.
c. Assist in evacuation of potentially affected populations to safe
environments as directed.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Supply information on City of Renton infrastructure and regulate
critical utilities.
b. Provide necessary resources as required by the Incident
Commander.
c. Assist in containing and isolating the hazardous material within
the limits of staff training and available personal protective
equipment.
d. Assist in traffic controL
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
a. Activate the King County Emergency Coordination Center if
required.
b. Coordinate additional resources at the request of the Incident
Command agency.
Mutual Aid Agencies
Provide response resources as requested by the Incident Commander per
mutual aid agreements.
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Fu�l Providers and Pipeline Companies
King County Bomb Squad
Port of Seattie Bomb Squad
Public Health - Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
U.S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Labor and Industry
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
Provide resources,technical support, guidance and possible
enforcement, as necessary.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Assist in cleanup and documentation for the event appropriate to the
level of training and equipment available.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Assist in cleanup and documentation for the event appropriate to the
level of training and equipment available.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Coordinate State agency involvement in recovery.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lead efforts for recovery from hazardous materials incidents.
Washington State Department of Health
Lead efforts for recovery from radiological incidents.
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3. Responsible Party
Recovery activities are undertaken primarily by the party responsible for
the release. Where the responsible party is not identified or cannot pay
for the cleanup, limited state and federal assistance may be provided for
costs of both response and recovery. Title 4 RCW4.24.314 identifies the
owner or transporter responsible for the cost of cleanup from a
hazardous material release.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Coordinate the response and recovery efforts to hazardous material
incidents.
2. Develop hazardous materials emergency response plans and procedures.
3. Participate in the King County LEPC.
B. Support Agencies
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
1. Participate in the King County LEPC.
2. Maintain Tier II records and plans from facilities required under SARA
Title III and the Clean Air Act.
3. Develop and distribute public education information related to hazardous
material issues per the Community Right to Know Act.
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Fuel Providers and Pipeline Companies
King County Bomb Squad
Port of Seattle Bomb Squad
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
United States Department of Transportation, Coast Guard
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology �
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Washington State Depar�ment o#Labor and Industry
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
Assist in the response and recovery from hazardous material releases.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Hazardous material releases require substantial amounts of specialized equipment,
supplies and training. Many specialized monitoring devices may be needed as well as
training, decontamination equipment and technical information resources.
Vll. REFERENCES
A. SARA Title III, 40 CFR 355, PL 99-499, Chapter 118-40WAC
B. SARA Title III Emergency Response Plans
C. International Fire Code
D. International Building Code
E. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department Standard Operating
Procedures
F. Zone 3 HazMat Emergency Response Plan
Vlll. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 11
FOOD AND WATER
Primary Agency: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to establish a working
system for mobilization and distribution of local food and water resources to
provide for the needs of the community. This ESF will also govern the relay of
requests for food and water resources to the appropriate county, state or
federal agency in an attempt to meet the needs imposed by an emergency or
disaster that cannot be met by local resources. Integral to the success of this
program is public education towards self-sufficiency in regards to food and water
supplies for a minimum of three (3) days following an emergency or disaster.
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B. Scope
This ESF is applicable to situations within the City of Renton where food and
water are requested to maintain large groups of displaced people. This ESF will
closely support ESF 6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing and Human
Services, and will utilize procedures under ESF 7 - Logistics Management and
Resource Support.
II. POLICIES
A. The joint primary departments for this ESF will coordinate together to provide
food and water where and when it is needed when normal food and water
resources are unavailable or inadequate to meet the needs of the community.
B. The City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC), or the City of Renton
Fire & Emergency Services Department,will assist in procuring additional
resources locally as needed.
C. Requests that exceed local resources will be processed through the King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
A significant emergency or disaster will deprive substantial numbers of people of
the ability to prepare or gain access to food and water. An emergency or disaster
may cause disruption of the distribution system and partially or totally destroy
the food products stored in the affected area.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Significant numbers of individuals and families wiil be displaced from
their homes and will require shelter.
2. Food inventories at grocery stores and restaurants will be unusable or
depleted.
3. On-hand food inventories at volunteer organizations will be inadequate
to support the number of individuals in shelters.
4. A large percent of the water supply will b� unusable.
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5. There will be a near total disruption of energy sources.
6. Most commercial cold storage and freezer facilities in the affected area
will be inoperable.
7. Land delivery to affected areas will be temporarily cut off, requiring the
use of water or air delivery.
8. Congregate care feeding areas will be the central location for the
distribution of food and water supplies.
9. Due to the disruptions previously outlined, delivery time for outside
supplies of food and water may be three (3) days or more, necessitating
the need for preparedness.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Requests for food and water including the types, amounts, and destination
locations, will be processed by the City of Renton EOC, if activated. The City of
Renton Community and Economic Development, Community Services and Public
Works Departments will work together to meet the needs of the population,
whether in shelters or in their homes, by negotiating and/or directing
appropriate resources to points of distribution. The City of Renton EOC will
process requests which are unable to be met by local resources through the King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
B. Organization
The following City of Renton departments have the responsibility for jointly
coordinating this ESF:
• Community and Economic Development
• Community Services
• Public Works
C. Procedures
Each joint primary department will maintain vendor lists and department
procedures for procurement and delivery of food and water resources during an
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emergency. Requests for additional resources will be processed through the City
of Renton EOC. External agencies will utilize their own standard o�erating
procedures and will coordinate through the City of Renton EOC unless redirected
to make contact with an individual department.
D. Mitigation Activities
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
Contribute vendor and facility information to the City of Renton EOC
Resource Directory.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Contribute vendor and facility information to the City of Renton
EOC Resource Directory.
b. Protect and maintain sufficient water supplies to serve the
community.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Provide emergency preparedness training encouraging people to be self-
sufficient for a minimum of three (3) days.
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition�Water Co-op
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Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
Follow existing procedures developed by each agency to support this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Work together to coordinate mobilization and distribution of local food
and water resources.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC when requested.
b. The City of Renton EOC will support the primary departments in
procuring additional resources as needed. These requests will be
processed through the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health - Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Cregk Water District
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Seattle Pubiic Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
Provide resources to support the City of Renton in an emergency or
disaster, when requested and as available.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Continue to support response activities as required.
b. Revise preparedness procedures based on the lessons learned
from the emergency or disaster.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle& King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
a. Continue to support response activities, as required.
b. Revise procedures based on the lessons learned from the
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Coordinate mobilization and distribution of local food and water resources.
B. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
� City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
Support the joint primary departments in the accomplishment of this ESF.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer organizations, food storage sites, food assembly areas, as well as the support
from the Renton School District for use of schools in distribution of food and water are
essential to the accomplishment of this ESF.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton EOC resource lists
B. Resource Management and Logistics Tootkit in the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
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VIII. TERMS AND DEF1f`JITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 12
ENERGY
Primary Agency: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To provide guidance for emergency coordination of available electric power,
natural gas, and petroleum products required to meet essential needs, and to
facilitate restoration of the City of Renton's energy systems affected by an
emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
Response and recovery actions following any emergency or disaster will be
determined by the specific event.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department wil) establish a liaison
relationship with public or private utility providers to coordinate disaster and emergency
needs and services.
Where an agency representative for a fuel provider or power utility company is not
available to sit directly within the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a
liaison relationship will be established with the representative within the King County
Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center,or directlywith the on-call
person for that agency.
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ill. SITUATION
A. FJazards Analysis
Power outages or petroleum supply interruptions may be triggered by a variety of
hazards including windstorms, winter storms, earthquakes, and severe flooding.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The occurrence of a major disaster could destroy or damage portions of the
city's energy and utility systems and disrupt petroleum supplies.
2. Widespread and possibly prolonged electric power failures could occur in a
major disaster.
3. Transportation, media, and telecommunications infrastructures will be
affected.
4. Delays in the production, refining, and delivery of petroleum-based
products occur as a result of transportation infrastructure problems and
loss of commercial electrical power.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Responding to energy or petroleum shortages or disruptions and their effects is
necessary for preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the
City of Renton's residents. Activities during an energy emergency could include:
1. Assessing fuel and electric power damage.
2. Assessing energy supply and demand.
3. Coordinate the identification of requirements to repair energy systems.
4. Coordinate with county, state and federal officials as well as private
agencies, to establish priorities for repair of damaged energy systems.
S. Coordinate temporary, alternate, or interim sources of emergencyfuel and
power; obtaining current information regarding damage to energy supply
and distribution systems.
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B. Organization
1. The electric power industry within the state is organized into a network of
public and private generation and transmission facilities,which form a part
of the Northwest Power Pool. Through such networks, the electric power
industry has developed a capability to transmit electric power under even
the most extreme conditions. Power is then distributed by local utilities to
individual end users, which have varying levels of distribution reliability.
Many end users with high reliability needs (e.g., hospitals, and media)have
their own in-house generation sources.
2. Major natural gas companies through common pipelines originating in
other states distribute natural gas within Washington State.
C. Procedures
1. Power to city facilities will be assessed by and measures taken by the City of
Renton Community Services Department to provide emergency power.
2. Contact with utility providers may be established by the City of Renton EOC
to coordinate resources, establish priorities,assess and document damages
and provide information to the public. The City of Renton EOC may initiate
information programs to keep the public informed of utility status and any
restrictions.
3. Utility providers may send a liaison to the City of Renton EOC to facilitate
coordination and may provide communications equipmentto be in contact
with field units.
4. Requests for assistance are primarily made by utility providers through
existing mutual aid agreements with other providers. The City of Renton
EOC may assist with coordinating outside resources, upon request.
5. The City of Renton EOC may advise public utilities operating in Renton of
federal or state restrictions, or any emergency restrictions or operating
policies established by the city.
6. Fueling procedures and locations will be established by the City of Renton
Public Works Department.
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D. Mitigation Act�vities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Take appropriate steps to make power and fuel infrastructure disaster
resilient.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuei Providers, including Overtake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Take appropriate steps to make power and fuel infrastructure disaster
resilient.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
Maintain a list of city facilities and their power needs.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Establish alternate fueling strategies to ensure fleet vehicles can be
refueled. '
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Maintain an operational EOC and standard operating procedures for
that EOC for the City of Renton.
b. Maintain the city of Renton Comprehens9ve Emergency
Management Plan. y
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c. Identify area supplies of petroleum fuels for city emergency
response activities.
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Maintain individual agency emergency plans.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Assist in debris clearance.
b. Provide available resources to supplement temporary energy
systems for the city.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, if requested.
b. Coordinate activities with the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center.
c. Coordinate volunteer, private, state and federal emergency
supplemental energy and utility resources.
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
a. Provide a liaison to the City of Renton EOC if requested and as
available. '►
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b. Gather, assess, and report information to the City of Renton EOC on
energy system damage and community impacts.
c. Follow internal policies and procedures to facilitate the restorat;on
of energy systems.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Continue to assess status of energy and fuel systems.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Continue to provide support for recovery operations.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Assist in debris clearance.
2. Provide available resources to supplement temporary energy systems for
the city.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
1. Provide information or support during response to an energy emergency
based on the nature, severity, and extent of the emergency or disaster.
2. Coordinate with the appropriate agencies to acquire or provide
supplemental energy and utility needs in an emergency or disaster.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Resources that may be necessary in an energy emergency may include supplemental
electrical energy such as generators, reserve petroleum sources, utility contingency plans,
maps and office supplies.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Agency-specific Emergency Operations Plans
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 13
PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY
Primary Agency: City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To effectively coordinate law enforcement activities within the City of Renton in
response to an emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
The intent of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to outline the law
enforcement procedures required to effectively respond to a citywide
emergency or disaster.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton Police Department will, within the limits of their resources and
authority, coordinate and support essential law enforcement operations. Coordination
between the City of Renton Police Department and other law enforcement agencies is
facilitated by the Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act (Chapter 10.93
RCW). City of Renton Police Department personnel sent to assist other jurisdictions will
maintain their own supervision and chain of command.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Any disaster may generate a need for law enforcement activity. The primary
hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan and include
fioods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris flows, volcanic
hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases, and acts of terrorism
or civil disturbance. Additionally, the city is subject to major transportation
disruptions and accidents, utility and infrastructure failures or collapses, public
health emergencies, and mass casualty incidents from any cause.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. The City of Renton Police Department will exhaust their
resources before requesting assistance from other
agencies.
2. City of Renton personnel will provide assistance and
resources as available, during an emergency or disaster.
3. Landline communications may be interrupted. Cellular,
satellite telephone and conventional and amateur radio
communication will be relied upon heavily, if available.
Congested frequencies should be expected.
4. Valley Communications Center, if operable, will be
inundated with calls possibly requiring the City of Renton
Police Department to dispatch their own calls.
5. Normal response will be hampered by such occurrences as
bridge failures, landslides, fallen debris, flooding or fire.
Police response times will be delayed and response to
incidents may need to be prioritized.
6. Mutual Aid agencies and other resources normally
available to support police operations may be unavailable
as a result of the incident.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
In times of an emergency or disaster, law enforcement agencies are called upon
to provide a wide range of functions. These include, but are not limited to,
warning and evacuation, search and rescue, emergency medical services,
communications, access control, and enforcement of emergency traffic
regulations.
Assistance between law enforcement agencies within the state is facilitated by
the signatory agencies to the Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement.
When the City of Renton Police Department resources are exhausted,
supplemental assistance may be requested through local emergency
management channels.
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Law enforcement units provided by other levels of goverrment will remain
under the command of their parent agency.
The City of Renton Police Department will coordinate citywide emergency or
disaster law enforcement activities.
B. Organization
Law enforcement operations are conducted by the City of Renton Police
Department within the limits of their resources and authority. In the event
additional state law enforcement resources are required; they may be
requested through the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if
activated, or, in preferred order, the City of Renton EOC Duty Officer, the King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center, or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
C. Procedures
1. City of Renton law enforcement response will be in accordance with the
operational procedures of the City of Renton Police Department and the
City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
2. A Division Commander or designee of the City of Renton Police
Department will report to the City of Renton EOC, if activated, to
coordinate law enforcement activities with other response functions.
D. Mitigation Activities
Primary and Support Agencies
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
a. Develop emergency standard operating procedures for the
effective use of the department's resources.
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b. Assist the City of Renton Office of Emergency Management in the
coordination of emergency management plans.
c. Provides assistance with and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
a. Develop and maintain procedures to help support the City of
Renton Police Department during emergencies or disasters.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide law enforcement operations within the City of Renton.
b. Provide command representatives to the City of Renton EOC and
coordinates requests for additional law enforcement assistance
through the Incident Management System.
c. Assist the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
in the receipt and dissemination of warning information.
d. Providessecurity to city facilities, as requested.
e. Coordinate law enforcement and emergency traffic control
throughout the City of Renton.
f. Provide communication resources in support of emergency
operational needs.
g. Provide Public Information Officer support to the EOC, if
requested.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services De}�artment
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, if requested.
b. Issue warnings and request activation of the Emergency Alert
System, as necessary.
c. Assist in the coordination and documentation necessary for the
disaster recovery process.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Provide personnel and equipment to support the City of Renton Police
Department for special emergency assignments.
G. Recovery Activities
Primary and Support Agencies
See ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery, published as the City of Renton
Disaster Recovery Plan.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
Responsible for law enforcement activities within the City of Renton as outlined
under Concept of Operations in this ESF.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Augment and support the City of Renton Police Department in the
accomplishment of law enforcement operations during an emergency or
disaster.
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VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
The City of Renton Police Department will provide their own internal support, e.g.,
vehicles, radios, etc. Mutual Aid support agencies will provide enforcement and
commissioned officers, vehicles, and traffic control equipment as requested, if
available.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act, Chapter 10.93 RCW
B. City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPOl�T FUNCTION 14
LONG-TE�M COMMUNITY RECOVERY
Emergency Support Function 14 has been expanded and published separately
as the City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 15
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Primary Agency: City of Renton Executive Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF) is to establish uniform
policies for the effective development, coordination and dissemination of
information to the public in the event of a disaster.
B. Scope
The City of Renton's public information requirements will be determined by the
severity of the disaster or emergency as determined by the City of Renton
Emergency Management Director.
ESF 15 provides for public information, education and media relations functions
that together comprise the Joint Information System (JIS). Emergency public
information actions before, during and following an emergency will be
determined by the severity of the emergency as declared by involved
jurisdictions, state agencies, or as perceived by the public. A significant
emergency public information response will involve many state, local, private
sector agencies, media, and non-profit organizations. Public Information
identifies those agencies and defines their responsibilities within the JIS.
II. POLICIES
A. Public information activities will provide vital information citywide in a timely,
consistent and unified method to state, local, private sector agencies, media,
and non-profit organizations. Local jurisdictions will provide immediate and
vital information to the general public and state, local, private and tribal
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B. The city may start an emergency public information operation to augment or
enhance the normal communications capabilities of the city.
C. The City of Renton Mayor's Office has lead responsibility as the official
spokesperson for city's public information activities.
D. The City of Renton's Public Information Officers (PIOsj may be located at the
City of Renton EOC, in the Mayor's Office, a Joint Information Center, or
another location from which they may effectively coordinate the public
information function of the city.
E. During any activation of the City of Renton EOC, City of Renton Public
Information Officers for individual departments will be available to staff the
EOC, field locations, or a Joint Information Center (JIC).The disaster procedures
for each county department should anticipate this fact and build in appropriate
staffing.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The City of Renton and surrounding region will periodically experience
emergency situations that require the coordinated dissemination of critical
information to the public. The means of dissemination include the news media
(radio, television, cable, print)the internet, social media, neighborhood
information centers, and if warranted by situation, hand distribution. Potential
emergency situations include natural, technological, and human-caused events.
Public information is critical to alerting citizens to an impending emergency,
directing and informing them during the emergency (including animal evacuation
and response instructions and status updates), and assisting them in the
response and recovery phases of the event.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The public needs timely and accurate information for protection of life
and property during response to, and recovery from a disaster or
emergency situation.
2. In case of an emergency, every effort will be made to communicate in a
timely, effective manner; however, normal means of communication may
not be available. In those situations non-traditional means of
communicating with the public, such as radio, billboards, flyers,
newsprint, and community networks, will be established and utilized.
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3. Depending on the nature and magnitude of the emergency, different
levels of public information will be required. Public information may in
fact be a primary objective during an emergency. During an emergency,
timely and accurate public information will help protect people's health
and safety and wil) help manage expectations about response
capabilities. Conversely, it also could work to dispel public views that an
incident is a bigger emergency than it actually is because of the way the
media covers the story, making it critical for agencies to coordinate key
messages.
4. Rumors or misinformation can cause unnecessary distress among
citizens, provoke counter-productive public actions, and impede response
and recovery efforts. PIOs must focus on providing accurate and timely
information using all dissemination methods including rumor control as a
primary goal.
5. When external agencies are key stakeholders in the incident, particularly
when they have been incorporated into a Unified Command structure to
manage the incident, they will have a vested interest in the public
information message. The Incident Commander and/or City of Renton
Policy Advisory Group will direct key public information messages.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATION
A. General
The following systems and procedures wil!be applicable to the response and
recovery phase of any disaster or emergency situation.
1. The City of Renton will provide timely and vital information to the public
regarding response and recovery activities.
2. To reduce inaccuracies and misinformation,the city will utilize a Joint
Information System (JIS)to coordinate information with participating
local, tribal, state, and federal agencies, and other organizations as
required.
3. Based on the urgency of the situation and the need for inter-agency
cooperation, the city's assigned PIO will attempt to coordinate with other
agencies to coordinate emergency public information relevant to the City
of Renton to the Mayor's Office.
4. In a rninor emergency incident, an on-scene PIO may be the only portion
of the JIS utilized.
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5. In a disaster,the public information function within the City of Renton
EOC becomes the focal point for the receipt of information, and
therefore is a logical location for the preparation and distribution of
emergency public information if so delegated by the City of Renton
Mayor's office.
6. A JIC may be established by the City of Renton EOC or at the direction of
the City of Renton Mayor's Office to augment the public information
function of the EOC, and to incorporate external stakeholders in the
development and delivery of the public information message. A JIC is
established when non-City agencies are key stakeholders in an incident. A
JIC brings together diverse parties in order to coordinate information
prior to public release. Involvement of other agency/organization PIOs
will be determined by the scope and nature of the disaster.
7. The JIC; if established, becomes the focal point for dissemination of ali
emergency public information about emergency and disaster response
and recovery operations. The purpose of the JIC is to coordinate
information and provide a forum for the sharing of information within
the region, and a central point for the media to get information.
8. Under the JIS/JIC concept, each agency representative has the
commitment to share and coordinate information with all other
participating agencies prior to release to the media and public.
9. PIOs serve as part of the JIS and coordinate information from their
respective agencies regarding their involvement in the response and
recovery operation of an emergency event and work in conjunction with
the City of Renton Mayor's Office to disseminate and coordinate public
information communications and messages.
10. PIOs, whether within a JIC or the City of Renton EOC, are responsible for
setting up news briefings for key disaster officials; writing and
disseminating news releases to appropriate media outlets; monitoring
and analyzing N, radio, newspaper, and internet disaster news coverage;
distributing this information throughout the JIS; and preparing
background information and fact sheets. PIOs work closely with the City
of Renton Mayor's Office, response agencies, and the City of Renton EOC
Director.
11. A virtual JIC may be initiated through technological means when
geographical restrictions, incident management requirements, and other
limitations preclude physical attendance by public information
officers/liaisons at a central location.
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12. Communication resources may be utilized by the city to retrieve and
broadcast a public alert to specific jurisdictions and locations throughout
the city, county, and state. For more information regarding
communication resources see ESF 2 —Communications, Information
Systems, and Warning_
13. A media room may be designated at a location separate from the City of
Renton EOC to be used for news briefings, interviews, and press
conferences.
14. The public information function for an emergency may co-locate near the
disaster area to support local public information efforts or may relocate
to a JIC as needed.
B. Organization
1. The City of Renton operates under the National Incident Management
System. ESF 15 describes the operation of the public information function
within the Incident Management System.
2. In a disaster or major emergency, the City of Renton Mayor's Office will
appoint or designate a trained Information Officer (10) to coordinate the
key messages and overall public information strategy for the JIS.
3. The City of Renton EOC Director will appoint a PIO to serve as the Lead
PIO within the City of Renton EOC. The Lead PIO will coordinate with the
Information Officer (IOj for the Policy Advisory Group.
C. Procedures
1. Upon notification, a designated city PIO will report to the City of Renton
EOC to coordinate and disseminate accurate and timely disaster-related
information. This person wil) normally serve as the Lead PIO in the City of
Renton EOC.
2. In the event the City of Renton EOC is not activated, a designated city PIO
or another designated city PIO will work with the city's emergency
management staff to issue appropriate press releases, situation reports
and conduct media interviews.
3. A designated city PIO will coordinate working with the Officer in Charge
to ensure there is appropriate Pt0 staffing. Depending on the severity of
the situation, if the City of Renton EOC is activated on a 24 hour schedule
additional RIO staffing may be required.
D. Mitigation Activities
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None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Identify areas where public education programs (e.g., personal
preparedness) are needed, inclusive of plans for first responders and
families.
2 Develop 24-hour shift change and staffing procedures and checklists for
supporting agencies.
3. Identify emergency support function-specific training requirements.
4. Identify locations for media briefing.
5. Encourage city department's spokespersons to attend public information
courses.
6. Develop and maintain a roster of Public Information personnel, inciuding
shift change and staffing procedures and contact information (home
address; telephone, cellular, and facsimile numbers; and email
addresses).
7. Develop equipment lists.
8. Ensure the support departments/agencies can access their respective
networks from the City of Renton EOC.
9. Develop and maintain an accurate media contact list.
10. Develop procedures for rumor control inquiries.
11. Develop a list of volunteer groups.
12. Develop a list of diverse/limited English speaking communities and their
locations.
13. Prepare a iist and map of neighborhood information centers.
F. Response Activities
1. Coordinate with Incident Commanders to determine the scope,
magnitude, extent and the potential duration of the incident.
2. Request ESF 15 support PfOs based on incident assessment.
3. Obtain a status report on all local and county activities as needed.
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4. Collect information concerning ESF field operations and activities.
5. Coordinate with the City of Renton EOC, ESF agencies and state, federal,
private, and tribal organizations to develop a flow of information,
including situation reports, health advisories and other public
information releases concerning response and recovery efforts.
6. Attend briefings and gather information for situation updates.
7. Document and maintain a record of incoming and outgoing
communications.
8. If a JIC is activated, send one or more PIOs to that location, if appropriate.
9. Conduct media briefings on a regular basis.
10. Monitor media and implement rumor control process when appropriate.
11. Inform the King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center Duty Officer, the
Washington State Emergency Management Division PIO or others as
needed of response activities when appropriate.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Coordinate with appropriate agencies to deactivate the JIC, if activated.
2. Disseminate information on recovery programs or available disaster
assistance programs available.
3. Keep elected officials informed of recovery activities.
4. Provide information and support to the State Coordinating Officer during
federally declared disasters.
5. The City of Renton EOC will coordinate with the Information Officer
before deactivating the public information function.
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V. RESPONSIBILITiES
A. City of Rentor� Executive Department (Duties specific to the INFORMATION
OFFICER)
1. Assess the communications/public affairs implications of the incident.
2. Support the chief elected official with disseminating emergency public
information.
3. Designate appropriate communications/public affairs staff person to
serve as the City of Renton PIO to coordinate all city public information.
4. Coordinate City of Renton EOC public information and assist JIC as
needed.
5. Coordinate public information activities with other participating agencies.
6. Assist local officials with disseminating information.
7. Collect and coordinate information from all sources (e.g., city
departments, county, state, rumor control)to monitor overall response.
8. Obtain approval for release of information from the City of Renton.
9. Conduct and/or coordinate regular news conferences.
10. Enlist department staff to respond to media questions on technical or
department issues if necessary.
11. Provide maps, charts, status boards, schematics or other displays that
clarify the disaster situation in support of news conferences and/or
briefings.
12. Monitor media broadcasts and articles to check for accuracy. Monitor
and log incoming calls for information and rumors.
13. Coordinate public information through the chief elected official and with
the designated Lead PIO.
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B. City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
1. Provide PIO(s) to assist (if necessary) at the scene, JIC or the City of
Renton EOC as requested by the chief elected official or City Emergency
Manager.
2. Assist the Lead PIO by providing pertinent public information for
dissemination to media sources and, as appropriate, fact sheets for
distribution to the public. Participate in news conferences and briefings
upon request.
3. Coordinate information with other PIO(s).
4. Monitor and log incoming calls for information and rumors. Monitor
media broadcasts and articles for accuracy.
5. Provide subject matter experts for media interviews and press
conferences, as requested and appropriate.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Resource requirements, including staffing, equipment, office supplies, and office
facilities required will be tailored to the type and magnitude of each specific disaster
and full, or partial activation of this ESF will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
VII. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
None
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AfNNEX
Primary Agency: City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services
City of Renton Executive Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Departmer�t
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regi�nal
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health - Seattle &King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Annex is to establish uniform policies and procedures for
damage and response capability assessment following an emergency or disaster
within the City of Renton's service area.
B. Scope
Disasters can cause injury to individuals, damage to public and private property,
and the environment. Damage assessment will determine a priority of response
efforts, the need for additional resources and facilitate smooth coordination and
administration of recovery, reconstruction and redevelopment efforts. Eligibilityfor
various forms of disaster aid will also be determined from the damage assessment
efforts of this Annex.
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II. POLICIES
A. Non-catastrophic Events
1. Response Capability Assessment
Following an event, all city departments will assess the condition of their
personnel,structures and equipment. From this assessment,determination
will be made as to the capability of that department to operationally
respond to the needs of the event and provide vital city services. This
information will be forwarded to the Human Resources and Risk
Management Department or the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) if
activated to evaluate the need for outside assistance to replace those
resources lost to the event.The goal of the Response Capability Assessment
is to be completed within one hour and can be performed by Fire &
Emergency Services, Police, Public Works,Community Services, Community
and Economic Development, or other available City of Renton personnel.
2. Initial Damage Assessment
The Initial Damage Assessment is conducted immediately following the
Response Capability Assessment.The Initial Damage Assessment is used to
further determine response capabilities by assessing response routes such
as roadways and bridges. In addition to roadway assessment, the Initial
Damage Assessment is used to do drive-by triage of high hazard, high
population areas and to provide a quick overview and assessment of the
Renton area that will be used to correctly dispatch response units to the
areas in the greatest need. This information will then be forwarded to the
Human Resources and Risk Management Department or the City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center(EOC) if activated to determine the need for
mobilization of additional city resources and/or request outside resources.
Additionally, this information will be used to provide the same quick
overview of Renton's condition to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center. The goal of the Initial Damage Assessment is a completion time of
three to six hours and can be performed by City of Renton Fire&Emergency
Services Department, City of Renton Police Department, City of Renton
Public Works Department, City of Renton Community Services Department,
City of Community and Economic Development Department, or other
available City of Renton personnel.
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3. Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
In the event an incident goes beyond the normal response capabilities of
the City of Renton and it becomes apparent that the city may be eligible for
federal disaster assistance, a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) must
be completed and forwarded to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center.
The PDA serves to further develop the status of Renton by providing more
in depth assessment of the population, structures, utilities and other
infirastructure.
This assessment begins to determine monetary loss values and identifies
hazardous areas and structures unable to be documented by the Initial
Damage Assessment. All structure assessments will utilize procedures as
established under the Applied Technologies Council structure assessment
program known as ATC- 20. The data collected from this assessment is an
important element of the resource request process. Resources allocated by
the county or state will be on a need and availability basis with those
jurisdictions having the greatest damage or greatest need receiving the
highest priority. Monetary loss values will also trigger federal assistance,
making the timely assessment of the Renton area even more important.
Results of the Initial Damage Assessment may identify the need for
appropriately trained outside personne) to assist in the PDA. Targeted
completion time for the PDA is twenty-four (24) hours. Information
gathered during this time will be forwarded to the City of Renton Human
Resources and Risk Management Department and the City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center (if activated). The City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department will provide the compiled data to King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center.
4. Detailed City Damage Assessment
If the PDA results in a Presidential Disaster Declaration authorizing"Public
Assistance,"then detailed damage assessments of City of Renton facilities,
buildings,equipment, infrastructure and systems must be completed by all
city departments and submitted to the City of Renton Human Resources
and Risic Management Department and the City of Renton Emergency
Operations Center (if activated).
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Eligible costs include but are not limited to those activities that go above
and beyond normal job duties and are specific to the event. Tracking and
documentation of expenses,overtime and certain other eligible emergency
work activities carried out by City of Renton personnel,the contracted cost
of outside agencies, and the repair or restoration of damaged facilities and
infrastructure to their pre-disaster condition may be among the
reimbursable costs. There will be an "incident period" established by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)which generally begins at
the start of the event and will last as long as FEMA determines is necessary
to include all normal damages from the event. Damage assessment reports
will be completed jointly by the City of Renton, state and federal personnel
for these costs. Early and complete documentation of all staff time,
contractor costs,equipment rentals, equipment use, and other expenses is
vital to maximize the reimbursement following the event.
5. General Building Damage Assessment
Buildings or structures may be assessed for damage in the event that
damage constitutes a probable hazard to life safety or "Individual
Assistance" is authorized by the Presidential Disaster Declaration. The
Community and Economic Development Department will assemble teams
comprised of Building Inspectors, Fire Inspectors, Public Works Engineers,
and/or other personnel trained under ATC procedures to inspect and
placard damaged structures. Inspection records will also be kept in
accordance with the ATC procedures.The inspection and placarding records
created by these Inspectors will be compiled and submitted to King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center by the Fire & Emergency Services
Department, with duplicate copies being kept by the City of Renton for
reference in recovery and reconstruction.
B. Catastrophic Events
As in non-catastrophic events, the Response Capability Assessment and Initial
Damage Assessment will be performed to the best of the city's ability, depe.ndent
on local conditions. It may be determined from these first two steps that the
disaster is overwhelming and beyond the City of Renton's resource capability to
obtain the preliminary monetary damage assessment as requested by King County.
In this case, the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
states "that the need for a Preliminary Damage Assessment is eliminated forthose
jurisdictions that are especially hit hard." In those cases, the City of Renton will
request resources through King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center to assess damage for Public
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Renton city officials have identified the primary hazards that could potentially
impact the city.The potential effects ofthese hazards could disrupt public services,
damage property, and cause injury or death of persons within affected areas, any
of which could require the conduct of a damage assessment.
The primary hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan and
include floods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris flows, volcanic
hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases, and acts of terrorism or
civil disturbance.Additionally,the city is subject to major transportation disruptions
and accidents, utility and infrastructure failures or collapses, public health
emergencies, and mass casualty incidents from any cause.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The emergency or disaster has caused enough damage to require an
assessment of damages.
2. Not all damage will be immediately apparent.
3. Roads and other infrastructure may be seriously damaged and may hamper
the ability of personnel to conduct timely and complete damage
assessments.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Response Capability Assessments, Initial Damage Assessment and PDAs are tools
used to determine the safety and recovery needs of the residents, workers, and
visitors in Renton as well as to determine the eligibility for disaster assistance.The
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department is the lead
agency for coordinating damage assessment throughout the City of Renton and will
provide assistance and information to state or federal damage assessment teams.
The damage assessments for the City of Renton will be forwarded to King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center and on to Washington State Emergency Management Division
to seek federal disaster assistance.
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B. Organization
Damage assessment is coordinated by the City of Renton Human Resources and
Risk Management Department in conjunction with the City of Renton EOC (if
activated), and with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Emergency Management Division otherwise. The City of Renton Community and
Economic Development Department's Development Services Division will provide
building damage assessment data to the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk
Management Department.After compiling the assessments from all departments,
the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will work
with the City of Renton EOC (if activated), or with the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department otherwise, to separate the private and public
damage, and forward the results to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center.
The results (or anticipated results) of the PDA may determine if the
city seeks a local emergency proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Renton.
C. Procedures
1. Response Capability Assessment and Initial Damage Assessment Survey
These procedures are to be performed as outlined in the Policies section of
this ESF. In addition, city personnel are instructed to report areas of damage
they observe during response efforts, or while out in the field to their
supervisor or to their department representative in the City of Renton EOC.
The EOC will then coordinate with the City of Renton Human Resources and
Risk Management Department to determine which level of damage
assessment is appropriate to perform and will request assignment of the
appropriate personnel.
Damage assessment needs to be restarted following every aftershock from
a major earthquake or after any significant changes in the scope of another
disaster.
2. Damage Assessment
If damages cannot be adequately assessed through the Initial Damage
Assessment, the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
Department or the City of Renton EOC, if activated, or the City of Renton
Fire&Emergency Services Department otherwise,will request detailed city
damage assessments from all city departments/divisions. If determined to
be necessary, Community and Economic Development Department with
appropriately trained personnel will conduct building damage assessments,
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utilizing ATC-trained building inspectors and /or ATC-trained teams of fire
inspectors, building inspectors, engineers and others. The individual
inspectors or teams will be assigned to perform rapid surveys, place
appropriate placards on the buildings and prepare building damage
assessment reports.
The damage assessment reports will be forwarded to the City of Renton
Human Resources and Risk Management Department and the City of
Renton EOC, if activated otherwise the Fire & Emergency Services
Departments. These reports will be shared with neighboring jurisdictions
and the King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center according to EOC
procedures.
The ATC inspectors and/or teams for individual structures will determine
where damage assessment is severe or difficult to determine and where the
rapid survey will be required,followed by a detailed damage assessment by
engineers paid for by the property owners.
3. Damage Verification
When the possibility of a Presidential Disaster Declaration is anticipated,
the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will
work together with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department to coordinate the collection of information within Renton for
the PDA, including repair estimates for damages incurred to public facilities,
systems and infrastructure and all other costs incurred by city departments
as a result of the incident. Teams of federal and state inspectors will
determine the eligibility of the costs submitted. This follows the federal
guidelines of the Public Assistance Program.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Identifies opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and makes them known to all city departments that could be
impacted.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
Ci#y of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services
City of Renton Executive Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health-Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Identifies opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and takes steps to develop projects to mitigate the hazards.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Prepares detailed administrative procedures to implement damage
assessment programs for all city departments.
b. Supplies damage assessment forms and placards for field use.
c. Provides training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF to city
departments/divisions and support agencies.
d. Follows established procedures to coordinate damage assessment
of city facilities following an emergency or disaster.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Develops prpcedures to evaluate damage to public and private
property, infrastructure utilities, etc.
b. Follows established procedures to conduct damage assessment of
city facilities following an emergency or disaster.
c. Identifies and trains staff to conduct Response Capability
Assessments, Initial Damage Assessment Surveys and Preliminary
Damage Assessments.
d. Participates in emergency management training,drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
e. Follows procedures in accordance with the Applied Technologies
Council (ATC) Standards to conduct building damage assessments.
f. Identifies and trains staff to conduct Building Damage Assessments
in accordance with ATC.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
a. Develops detailed administrative procedures to conduct damage
assessment of department facilities and assets following an
emergency or disaster.
b. Develops detailed administrative procedures to perform a Response
Capability Assessment within the Department/Division.
c. Identifies and trains appropriate staff to conduct Response
Capability Assessments, Initial Damage Assessment Surveys and
Preliminary Damage Assessments.
d. Participates in emergency management training,drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Requests Response Capability Assessments, Initial Damage
Assessment Surveys and Preliminary Damage Assessment to
determine initial damage reports.
Carries out a coordinated Damage Assessment process utilizing
department personnel and other city staff and volunteers.
c. Coordinates the process of conducting building damage assessments.
d. Assembles damage assessment information and provides it to the
EOC.
e. Requests detailed city damage assessments from all city
departments/divisions.
f. Determines the ability to provide service to the community.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department:
a. Conducts damage assessments for cityfacilities through completion
of the Response Capability Assessment.
b. Provides available ATC trained staff to conduct building damage
assessments of public and private buildings and structures as
needed.
c. Reports building damage assessment results to the Human
Resources and Risk Management Department or the EOC, if
activated.
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City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Departrnent
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Conducts an evaluation of damage to city facilities infrastructure
and utilities through completion of the Response Capability
Assessment and the Initial Damage Assessment Survey.
b. Determines the ability to provide service to the community.
c. Provides completed damage assessments to the Human Resources
and Risk Management Department or the EOC, if activated.
d. Provides available ATC-trained staff for building damage assessment
assignments.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
a. Conducts damage assessments for cityfacilities through completion
of the Response Capability Assessment.
b. Determines the ability to provide service to the community.
c. Provides completed damage assessments to the Human Resources
and Risk Managem�nt Department or the EOC, if activated.
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provides damage assessment evaluations to the City of Renton EOC for
identification of outages, main breaks, their locations, and probable
restoration times on the utility systems within the City of Renton's
jurisdiction.
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G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Continues to coordinate damage and impact assessments.
b. Prepares damage assessment reports for the EOC if activated,or for
the Emergency Management Division to be forwarded on to King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center and/or
Washington State Emergency Management Division.
c. Notifies Mayor of impacts to the city from the emergency or
disaster.
d. Maintains city copies of building damage assessment reports.
e. Arrange for an escort, if requested, to accompany State or FEMA
inspectors on a tour of damaged areas within the city.
f. Continues to provide information as requested by the State and
FEMA to support disaster cost-recovery activities.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Continues to conduct damage and impact assessments.
b. Prepares damage assessment reports and provides them to the
Human Resources and Risk Management Department or Emergency
Operations Center for compilation.
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Public Health—Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Continues to conduct impact assessments and share information with the
EOC.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Coordinates the collec�ion of damage information.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Analyzes and disseminates damage information through situation reports.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Cornmunity and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provide damage or impact assessment information to the City of Renton according
to established communication procedures.
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VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Damage assessment resources are requested through the Human Resources and
Risk Management Department or the City of Renton EOC if activated, otherwise
the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
1. Damage assessment forms and placards located in Fire and Building
Inspection vehicles with additional resources in the EOC.
2. Building and Fire Inspector vehicles will be utilized first and additional
vehicles will be requested from Engineering, Equipment Rental or Facilities
Division Motor Pool.
3. Office space for the damage assessment personnel during the recovery
process.
B. Other resource requirements are to be requested through the City of Renton EOC.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Washington State Public Assistance Manual, December 2010
B. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, 2011
C. FEMA Publication P262, Guide to Federa) Aid in Disasters, July 2008
D. ATC-20 Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings
E. ATC-45 Field Manual:Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Wind Storms and Floods
F. City of Renton Emergency Operations Center Procedures Manual
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EVACUATION ANNEX
Primary Agencies: City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Animal Health/Control
King County Metro Transit
King County Corrections
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Renton School District
Regional Response Teams
Tribal Agencies
Valley Communications Center
Washington Military Department
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Patrol
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Evacuation Annex is to establish uniform policies and
standard operating procedures for the evacuation, movement or sheltering-in-
place, of populations threatened or believed to be threatened by an emergency
or disaster. The goal is to move persons/resources/animals from an area of
increased danger to an area of relative safety.
B. Scope
This Annex involves the organization and management of evacuation,
movement and sheltering-in-place activities. These activities include the use of
resources and assistance of outside agencies as well as those available in the
City of Renton.
II. POLICIES
It is the Policy of the City of Renton to assign the highest priority to the protection of
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis (HIVA) with the City of
Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies emergencies or disasters that allow
warning time for evacuation, movement or sheltering-in-place. Depending on
the hazard, the risk area requiring population protection could range from the
occupants of one structure to the entire population of the City.
Under ideal conditions, the movement of traffic in the Renton area can, at
times, be classified as gridlocked. When combined with the complications of an
emergency or disaster, conditions for moving traffic out of the Renton area will
become very difficult.
Hazards may include congested, debris-littered, slow-moving roadways, which if
not kept open and moving may further expose populations to the risk they are
being evacuated from. Additionally the increased possibility of traffic accidents,
shortages of emergency response personnel and inadequate warning time to
safely move or shelter populations from potential hazards are also conditions
that will exist.
Hazards which may necessitate evacuation may include, but not be limited to,
hazardous materials release, flooding, dam/levee failure, wildfire, landslide,
terrorism event, transportation accidents, earthquake, or other natural or man
made disasters.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Evacuation will cause higher than normal traffic flows creating the need
for traffic direction and control.
2. Obstructions and damage to transportation systems such as bridge
failures, landslides, fallen debris, flooding or fire as a result of an
emergency or disaster may limit evacuation routes.
3. The availability of resources such as buses and emergency workers may
be compromised or non-existent, prompting the need to utilize mutual
aid, private, county and state agencies for support. Agencies that
commonly support these efforts may be unavailable due to other
commitments as a result of the emergency or disaster.
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4. The needs of special populations such as the non-ambulatory, the elderly
and handicapped will further tax available resources and require
planning, specific to these needs
5. Available resources may be utilized to support evacuation, movement,
and sheltering-in-place before being used in other capacities.
6. For urgent life-safety issues that warrant evacuation from a specific area,
the Washington State Emergency Alert System is the primary alerting
method. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcast over radio and
television may not be effective, creating the need for door-to- door
evacuation notices or utilization of other warning methods.
7. People may be unwilling to leave their property.
8. Treatment of injured victims along evacuation routes has the potential to
slow traffic and the process of evacuation. Therefore, these victims will
be treated in accordance with King County Emergency Medical Services
protocols for Mass Casualty Incidents in an effort to minimize disruption
of the evacuation process.
9. Refueling of private and public vehicles will be an issue. A fuel demand
model should be established and a fuel coordinator appointed.
10. No single evacuation communication method may be effective. Multiple
communication media should be used with a uniform message to assist
the evacuation process.
11. Citizens that depend on public transportation will likely require the
provision of a mass transportation option in order to comply with
evacuation orders.
12. People will evacuate with their pets.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Evacuation refers to the removal of entire populations in a given area.
Movement refers to the relocation of populations from smaller isolated danger
areas to areas of safety. Sheltering-in-place refers to leaving populations in the
protection of their own homes or businesses with the directive to close windows
or doors and to shut down outside air vent systems. Sheltering may be used in
the event of a hazardous material release or to protect populations from the
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fallout of volcanic ash. The method used to safeguard populations will need to
be planned for and evaluated at the time of the incident.
Successful evacuation, movement or sheltering-in-place is a multi-departmental,
personnel intensive operation. Therefore, the need to protect populations must
be communicated and the Emergency Operation Center will need to be
activated. Depending upon the nature and extent of the incident, the Incident
Commander will provide the �eneral direction for evacuation, movement and
sheltering in-place. Actions taken will be communicated to the appropriate
mutual aid, private, county or state agencies to ensure adequate assistance.
B. Organization
The Incident Commander will coordinate with Law Enforcement, evacuation,
movement or sheltering-in-place during an emergency or disaster. This role may
be delegated to the EOC. Support will be provided by other departments and
agencies as needed to coordinate this ESF.
C. Procedures
1. Evacuation
The nature and extent of the incident will be used to determine
evacuation routes. Consideration will be given to the specific needs of
the populations to be evacuated and appropriate resources dispatched
or requested.
Public notification for the need to evacuate will be provided through the
Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcast over radio and television; public
address systems found on City emergency response vehicles; or personal
contact made by uniformed or City identified personnel. Information
regarding established evacuation routes, shelter locations and if feasible,
reminders to safely secure their property will be provided as well.
Evacuation routes will be monitored and maintained as capabilities allow
to keep accidents, stalled vehicles and other obstructions clear, and
traffic moving.
2. Movement
Movement generally describes the relocation of a smaller area or site-
specific population, therefore sheltering-in-place and care needs may be
known. The need for mass notification may not be required and may be
accomplished by personal contact. All other procedures for movement
can be found under ev�acuation.
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3. Sheltering-in-Place
Populations will be instructed to remain in their homes or businesses
through the same notification procedures as described under
evacuation. In addition, they may be instructed to keep windows, doors
and other outside sources of air closed to protect them from exposure to
hazardous airborne materials. Sheltering-in-place is used when the
threat of exposure does not allow time for evacuation or movement.
D. Mitigation Activities
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures in
support of this ESF including the identification of likely evacuation
routes for the given situation.
b. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures in
support of this ESF including the identification of likely evacuation
routes for the given situation.
c. Participates in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF
d. Establishes procedures for keeping evacuation routes clear.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures in
support of this ESF, including the ICS structure necessary to
accomplish the evacuation
b. Provides and participates in emergency management training,
drills and exercises in support of this ESF to appropriate City
departments/divisions and support agencies.
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c. Provides public education information for evacuation, movement
and sheltering-in-place.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Participates in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF.
b. Establishes procedures for keeping evacuation routes clear.
c. Provides equipment and personnel to assist with an evacuation
event.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Deconflict Renton evacuation plan with King County city/county plans.
King County Metro Transit
Renton School District
Assure reliable communications with assigned units and the City of
Renton EOC.
American Red Cross
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Regional Response Teams
Valley Communications Center
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
King County Animal Health/Control
Provides current staffing and resource lists to the City of Renton EOC.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
a. Assists in the evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place
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b. Provides representation to the EOC, as requested.
c. Provides traffic and crowd control along evacuation routes.
d. Provides resources to assist in the alert and warning process.
e. Performs response activities and responsibilities as outlined in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2, Communications,
Information Systems and Warning.
f. Provides security to evacuated structures and areas.
g. Follows established procedures for keeping evacuation routes
clear.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinates the collection and release of information supporting
sheltering in-place activities.
b. Coordinates the collection and release of information supporting
evacuation and movement activities.
c. Activates the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) if requested.
d. Notifies City officials of population protection measures.
e. Performs response activities and responsibilities as outlined in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2, Communications,
Information Systems, and Warning to alert people in the affected
area of the need to evacuate.
f. Collects damage assessment information to be used in the
designation of population protection measures and evacuation
routes.
g. Coordinates necessary information through the EOC to evaluate
or determine evacuation routes.
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h. Coordinates requests for additional resources necessary for the
movement of people.
i. Provides the rescue team(s) for removal of population caught in
the evacuation hazard(s).
j. Completes appropriate "risk-benefit analysis" for the identified
rescues.
k. Establishment of an ICS structure component to effectively
manage the evacuation as part of the overall incident action plan
(IAP).
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Provides resources to assist in the alert and warning process.
b. Designates evacuation routes to be used based on assessment
information gathered regarding the event.
c. Performs response activities and responsibilities as outlined in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2, Communications and
Warning.
d. Follows established procedures for keeping evacuation routes
clear.
e. Assists the Police Department with crowd and traffic control
operations by providing and placing signs and barricades.
f. Plans for one-way traffic exiting routes from primary hazards and
anticipated evacuation scenarios.
g. Provides radio communication for all Public Works resources
controlling traffic or assisting with the evacuation.
h. Provides emergency fueling of city and public vehicles to support
the evacuation.
i. Provides vehicles, operators, and equipment (per NIMS Typing
Classification) to support the evacuation.
j. Provides representation at the ICP and EOC as requested.
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City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Provides trained staff at designated city assembly area locations
to assist citizens, provide direction/control, and support the
evacuation.
b. Provides representation at the ICP and EOC as requested.
c. Assists with animal control, tracking, and evacuation to
established animal holding/shelter locations.
d. Assists/supports with the evacuation of special needs populations
and the special services required.
e. Assists/supports the mass care of the evacuated population until
shelters are opened.
Valley Communications Center
a. Notifies the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
of proposed population protection measures.
b. Provides operational frequencies to support the Renton Incident
Management structure
c. Dispatches requested resources.
d. Assists with identification of special needs population by
forwarding of 911 requests.
e. Prioritizes evacuation related emergency calls based on life safety
criteria.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Coordinates EAS messages as requested by the City of Renton EOC.
King County Metro Transit
a. Provides immediate resource of coaches diverted from normal
Renton and area routes.
b. Provides additional backfill of coaches as needed.
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c. Maintains communications with coaches and dispatches units as
requested by the ICP.
d. Re-routing of evacuation area normal bus routes.
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Initiate EAS messages as requested.
Washington State Patrol
Provide traffic control on State Route(SR) highways.
Private Ambulance Companies
Provide ALS & BLS units as requested by the ICP.
Mutual Aid Agencies
Provide available resource support as requested.
Renton School District
a. Support population protection measures by providing buses,
drivers, and/or sheltering facilities in accordance with Chapter
28A.24 RCW.
b. Provides updated emergency contact information to the City of
Renton EOC for use during time-critical requests for
transportation.
c. Tests the Renton School District mobile communication system(s)
with the City of Renton EOC on a monthly basis.
d. Assures bus assets are moved to an area of safety if
storage/parking areas are threatened or may be cut off from
roadway access.
e. Assists with student transportation as directed by the ICP/City of
Renton EOC.
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Ameri�an Red Cross
As resources are available, and potentially working regionally:
a. Assists with the sheltering of evacuated populations.
b. Coordinates with Renton Community Services for shelter
equipment needs.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Maintains site security for evacuated areas as capabilities
allow.
b. Coordinates re-occupation and the security issues for the re-
occupation process.
c. Participates in post incident reviews to evaluate the incident and
procedures used.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provides, facilitates or participates in post incident reviews to
evaluate the incident and improve this ESF.
b. Compiles appropriate documentation for the recovery process
City of Renton Community Services Department
Participates in post incident reviews to evaluate the incident and
procedures used.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Prioritizes critical transportation infrastructure repairs; completes
temporary repairs as needed.
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
King County Metro Transit
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Renton School District
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Patrol
Valtey Communications Center
Participates in post incident reviews to evaluate the incident and
procedures used.
American Red Cross
Re-supplies Renton shelters as needed and as resources are available.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
1. Coordinate the development of evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-
place procedures.
2. Implements the evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place
procedures using NIMS.
3. Supports evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place operations.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Implements the evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place
procedures using NIMS.
2. Supports evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place operations.
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American Red Cross
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
King County Metro Transit
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Renton School District
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Patrol
Valley Communications Center
Assists in the response and recovery efforts of evacuation, movement and
sheltering-in place as resources are available.
C. Direction and Control
1. Evacuation Levels (Per State EMD Standards.)
2. Agreements and Understanding: All existing mutual aid and State
Mobilizations plans are in effect as part of this ESF.
3. Status Reports: KC Web EOC will be the preferred status report medium
for county and state coordination of evacuations.
4. Expenditures and Records: The finance Section Chief will assure that
expenditure statutory rules are met.
5. Critiques: A critique will be completed on all EOC activations with
evacuation component review.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to requesting additional resources from Washington State, the Primary and
Support Agencies will provide available personnel, facilities and equipment to support
their activities.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
B. Washington State Evacuation Levels (description)
C. SARA Emergency Response P9ans for SARA reporting fa�cilities in Renton
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D. Seattle Public Utilities District Cedar Falls Masonry Dam Emergency Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
A. Shelter in Place
To protect citizens by issuance of instructions to stay in an area of safety and
how to protect that area from the specific hazard faced.
B. Emergency
Absent a Government proclamation, any incident(s), natural or man made, that
requires responsive action to protect life or property.
C. Evacuation
According to NIMS, an organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal,
or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their
reception and care in safe areas.
D. Mass Care
Assistance provided to meet the basic human needs of people impacted by an
event. Mass care assistance includes shelter, food, water, ice, clothing, medical
care, crisis counseling, pastoral care, and other essential life support needs.
E. Special Needs Population
Any individual who cannot self-evacuate for whatever reason.
IX. APPENDICES
None
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CITY OF RENTON
TERRORISM/CIVIL DISTURBANCE ANNEX
NOVEMBER 2012
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE EXEMPTION NOTICE
This document is a plan for responding to a terrorist-related
situation of event, or for. deploying personnel in such a
situation.
Portions of this document may be exempt from public
disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.420. Requests for public
disclosure of this document, or parts thereof, should be
referred immediately to the City of Renton Attorney's Office.
Distribution of this document beyond the intended party is
prohibited unless authorized in writing in advance by the City of
Renton's Attorney's Office or designee.
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction
A�. Mission
B. Purpose
C. Scope
II. Situations and Assumptions
A. Situations
B. Assumptions
C. Constraints
III. Policy
A. Emergency Management
B. Departments/Organizations/Agencies and their responsibilities
IV. Concept of Ope.rations
A. Notification
B. Response
C. Scene Control
D. Public Protection
E. Tactical Considerations
F. Incident Management
V. Training
VI. Plans
A. Local
B. State
C. Federal
VII. References
Developed with assistance from the framework versions of the Terrorism— Weapons of Mass
Destruction IncidentAnnexes for Clark Regional Communications Agency,Vancouver, Washington and
Snohomish County, Everett, Washington.
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City of Renton Terrorism/Civi) Disturbance
Annex
Preface
In the wake of the World Trade Center Bombing in New York and the Oklahoma City Bombing,terrorism
has become an increasing concern for emergency management, emergency responders, and the public
at large.
Terrorism is the threat or use of force or violence against persons and property to achieve
political/social ends and is usually associated with community disruption and/or multiple injuries or
death.
This plan augments the existing City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. MISSION
The mission of the Renton Terrorism/Civil Disturbance Annex is to provide a response
framework for protection of the people, property, economy and environment in the City
of Renton as it relates to terrorism.
B. PURPOSE
To provide general guidance for the coordination of emergency operations and
resources within the city to save lives, protect property and restore order in the event of
a civil disturbance or terrorism event.
C. SCOPE
The intent of the Renton Terrorism/Civii Disturbance Annex is to enable a coordinated
multi-organizational and multi-jurisdictional response and recovery to a credible threat
or act of terrorism in the City of Renton. It addresses capabilities that upon request may
be available for crisis and consequence management to support the city to prevent,
minimize, or mitigate a threat or adverse impact to public health, life safety and welfare
of the public, and/or damage to property, infrastructure or the environment.
II. SITUATIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
City of Renton response to terrorist incident will be determined by the material involved (ie
firearms, explosive, nuclear, incendiary, biological, or chemical) and by the authorities, plans
and operations that are triggered.
A. SITUATIONS
1. A civil disturbance/terrorism emergency situation could occur at any time and
with a min�mum of warning.
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2. Law Enforcement is responsible for preserving the peace and suppression of any
civil disturbances/terrorism, including demonstrations and unlawful act ranging
from passive disobedience to mass insurrection.
3. In a terrorist incident, the area of operations is potentially a crime scene, a
hazardous materials site and a disaster area—spanning the borders of several
local jurisdictions. In order to organize a complex on-scene operation,
operational boundaries need to be defined with common terminology and
procedures for officials responding to the crime, the hazardous materials
incident, and the disaster. Operational boundaries may be used to control
access to the area,target public information messages, assign operational
sectors among responding organizations, and assess potential impacts on the
population and the environment.The physical location of these boundaries will
depend on the type and quantity of hazardous materials involved.
a. The Crime Scene Boundary defines the crime scene.The crime scene
may include the areas which are referred to in technical operations as
the "red zone."Access to the crime scene may be restricted by federal,
state, and local law enforcement. Response activities within the crime
scene may require special procedures in order to protect evidence
collection.
b. The Hazardous Materials Boundary defines the hazardous materials
site, which may be referred to in technical operations as the "hot zone."
Depending on the spread of contaminants, the hazmat site may include
some portion of the crime scene and the surrounding community.
Access to the hazmat site may be restricted to response personnel
wearing protective clothing and using decontamination procedures.
c. The Disaster Boundary identifies the community-at-risk which may
need to take protective actions such as shelter-in-place, evacuation or
quarantine.Access into this area may or may not be restricted on the
authority of state and local health officials.
4. Terrorist Acts
The more common acts of terrorism employed by contemporary terrorist
groups and the definitions are:
a. Arson—Less dramatic than most tactics, arson has the advantage of low
risk to the perpetrator and requires only a low level of technical
knowledge.
b. Armed Assault/Assassination:
(1) Armed Assault—Armed assaults can include a wide variety of
direct action activities. World wide examples include throwing
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hand grenades into crowds, rocket attacks on airliners or
buildings and the more familiar gun battle or attack.
(2) Assassination—A term applied to the kiiling of prominent
persons and symbolic enemies as well as traitors who defect
from a group. One method of creating fear and eliminating
rivals is simply by killing them. Assassination targets are
carefully selected with a strategic purpose and the actual attack
has been planned, coordinated and practiced.
c. Biological Agent Release—Biological agents consist of organisms or
chemicals of biological origin that cause death and disease among
personnel, animals and plants. Biological agents include anthrax,
cholera, plague, botulism and ricin among others. Unlike other terrorist
weapons, with the exception of some toxins, any physical manifestation
of an attack is likely to be delayed.
d. Bombing—The improvised explosive device (IED) is the contemporary
terrorist's weapon of choice. IEDs can be inexpensive to produce and
because of the various detonation techniques available, may be a low
risk to the perpetrator. Other advantages include their attention getting
capacity and the ability to control casualties through time of detonation
and placement of the device. It is also easily deniable should the action
produce undesirable results.
e. Bomb Threat/Hoaxes—Any terrorist group that has established
credibility can employ a hoax with considerable success.A threat
against a person's life causes that person and those associated with that
individual to devote time and effort to security measures. (A bomb
threat can close a commercial building, empty a theater, or delay an
aircraft flight at no cost to the terrorist. False alarms dull the analytical
and operational efficiency of key security personnel, thus degrading
readiness.)
f. Chemical Releases—Of the five categories of chemical agents, (nerve,
blister, choking, blood and vomiting), nerve gas is undoubtedly the most
notorious and dangerous.The nerve gas Sarin was used by the Aum
Shinri Kyo group in the Tokyo subway system.The terrorist use of a
chemical agent in an enclosed environment such as a subway station,
auditorium, sports arena or shopping mall has the potential for creating
massive numbers of casualties that will quickly overwhelm response
capabilities.
g. Civil Disturbance—Creating mass, violent disturbances of the public
peace in attempts to show the world that the general public does
support their cause(s).
h. Cyber Terrorism—A less violent but increasingly costly tactic is
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frequency. As government, business and society in generai become
increasingly dependent on computers and information technology
though the Internet, a whole new vulnerability presents itself.Terrorists
can use sophisticated hacker skills to enter computer systems remotely
to steal, alter or change information contained in databases and
operating systems. Cyber terrorists may also attempt to gain control of,
of disable, infrastructure components such as dams, utilities or airport
radar systems.
i. Environmental Destruction—Although this tactic has not been widely
asserted,the increasing accessibility of sophisticated weapons and
explosives to terrorists has the potential to threaten damage to the
environment. Examples are: intentional dumping of hazardous
chemicals into a city's water supply or the destruction of an oil tanker.
Fear of alienation may be a factor that has limited the use of this tactic
to date.
j. Hijacking, Building Seizure, Raids or Attacks on Facilities:
(1) Hijacking or Skyjacking—Sometimes employed as a means for
escape, hijacking is normally carried out to produce a
spectacular hostage situation and to gain media attention to the
hijackers' cause.Although trains, buses and ships have been.
hijacked, aircraft are the preferred target because of their
greater mobility and vulnerability.
(2) Seizure—A seizure usually involves a building or object that has
value in the eyes of the audience.There is some risk to the
terrorist because security forces have time to react and may opt
to use force to resolve the incident, especially if few or no
innocent lives are involved.
(3) Raids or Attacks on Facilities—Armed attacks on facilities are
usually undertaken for one of three purposes:to gain access to
radio or television broadcast capabilities in order to make a
statement; to demonstrate the government's inability to secure
critical facilities or national symbols; or for logistical purposes;
e.g., robbery of a bank or armory.
k. Hostage Taking—This usually is an overt seizure of one or more
individuals with the intent of gaining publicity or other concessions in
return for release of the hostage. While dramatic, hostage and hostage
barricade situations are risky for the perpetrator when executed in an
unfriendly environment. Generally, hostage taking is a well planned
operation that involves considerable surveillance, reconnaissance and
planning prior to the attack, but it can also be an impromptu situation
when some other activity goes bad.
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I. Kidnapping— Kidnapping involves the seizure of prominent people.
While similar to hostage taking, kidnapping has significant differences.
Kidnapping is usually a covert seizure of one or more specific persons
until specific demands are met.The perpetrators of the action may not
be known for a long time. News media is initially intense but decreases
over time. Because of the time involved, successful kidnapping involves
elaborate planning and logistics.The risk to the terrorist is less than a
hostage situation. Kidnapping for ransom is becoming a favored method
for financing terrorist operations in parts of the world.
m. Nuclear Release Weapons—The nuclear terrorist threat consists of
improvised nuclear devices (IND) capable of creating a nuclear yield and
radiological dispersion devices (RDD). INDs include both nuclear
weapons stolen or obtained from a nuclear powers inventory or an
improvised device designed and constructed by the terrorists. RDDs
involve the inclusion of radioactive material with a conventional
explosive device;when the conventional explosive is detonated it
contaminates a wide area with the radioactive material.
n. Product Tampering/Sabotage—The objective in most sabotage
incidents is to demonstrate how vulnerable society is to terrorist
actions. Industrialized societies are more vulnerable to sabotage than
less highly developed societies. Utilities, communications, and
transportation systems are so interdependent that a serious disruption
of any one affects all of them and gains immediate public attention.
Sabotage of industrial or commercial facilities is one means of
identifying the target while making a statement of future intent.
Sabotage involves an assortment of inethods that can include such
diverse techniques ranging from product tampering to spiking trees to
discourage their being harvested.The rational for this tactic can range
from extortion to destroying public faith in a product or service.
B. ASSUMPTIONS
1. Terrorist attacks are usually directed at population centers and buildings or
facilities that conduct operations for government, transportation, or industry.
2. Terrorist attacks may or may not be preceded by a warning or a threat, and may
at first appear to be an ordinary hazardous materials incident.
3. Terrorist attacks may require a vast response effort from all levels of
government(federal, state, and local).
4. Terrorist attacks may result in large numbers of casualties, including fatalities,
physical injuries, and psychological trauma.
5. The attack may be at multiple locations.
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7. There may be a booby trap device set off to attract emergency responders, then
a second device may be set off for the purpose of injuring the emergency
responders.
8. The presence of a chemical or biological agent may not be recognized until
some time after casualties occur.
9. There may be a delay in identifying the chemical or biological agent present and
in determining the appropriate protective measures.
10. The chemical or biological agent may quickly dissipate or may be long-acting
and persistent.
11. Investigation of the cause of the event and those responsible for it are
important law enforcement activities.
12. Resources for combating terrorist attacks exist in loca�, state, and federal
governments.
13. Recovery can be complicated by the presence of persistent agents, additional
threats, extensive physical damages, and psychological stress.
C. CONSTRAINTS
1. The City of Renton has limited capability for responding to civil disturbances or
terrorism events.
2. Valley Medical Center in Renton has limited civilian victim decontamination
capability.
I I I. PO LICY
A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
1. Law enforcement will exercise broad lawful authority,within existing
capabilities, to protect life and property threatened by civil disturbance or
terrorism incidents, to include ordering evacuation, curfews and other
necessary actions to contain or control the incident.
2. Law enforcement agencies will normally retain the role of lead agency and the
incident commander until the threat to public safety is abated.
3. Establish overall direction, control and/or coordination through an Emergency
Operations Center(EOC) activation to support the response to a civil
disturbance or terrorism incident.
4. Utilize the Incident Command System (ICS)as the organizational basis for
� response to a civil disturbance or terrorist incident.
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5. Ensure that appropriate state and federal agencies will be notified.
6. This section may be utilized singularly or in conjunction with a full EOC
activation.
B. DEPARTMENTS/ORGANIZATIONS/AGENCIES AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. City of Renton Elected Officials and the City of Renton EOC should be prepared
to:
a. Establish policy and pass emergency legislation as required to suppress
any civil disturbance or disorder affecting the city.
b. Declare a state of emergency.
c. Meet with community leaders in an effort to negotiate differences.
d. Formulate official public relation news releases.
e. Request state assistance.
f. City of Renton EOC will have control of their departments and resources
in support of the operational mission.
g. EOC will conduct liaison and coordination with state, local, and private
organizations.
h. EOC will notify departments and agencies of the situation.
2. City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department:
a. Lead local agency for consequence management.
b. Provide crisis monitoring for civil disturbance or terrorist incidents.
c. Activate EOC as required.
d. Provide updates and maintenance of this plan.
e. Responsible for management of the EOC.
f. Develop training and exercise program for civil disturbance or terrorist
incidents.
g. Advises elected officials on declaration of emergency and emergency
orders.
h. Ensures that the local response is organized according to ICS.
i. Establish on-site liaison at the law enforcement command post.
j. Receive clearance from command post for fire services forces to enter
the affected areas.
k. Conduct on-site operations relating to safety and security under the
direction of the command post.
I. Coordinate fire service response to hazmat incidents.
m. Operate with fire suppression strategy as directed by the EOC and the
command officer at the scene.
n. Provide emergency medical services as permitted by safety and security
precautions.
o. Coordinate dispatch policies with the EOC.
p. Assume special assignments as determined by the fire service's
representative at the EOC.
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q. Assign fire investigative teams to coordinate activities with law
enforcement relating to arson.
3. Renton Police Department:
a. Leal local agency for crisis management.
b. Threat investigation and intelligence.
c. Warn the public of any potentially dangerous situation.
d. Control access to and prevent looting in damaged or evacuated areas.
e. Establish incident command or unified command structure.
f. Direct and control the effects of all law enforcement forces depfoyed to
the site of the emergency.
g. Secure critical facilities as the situation warrants.
h. Prevent and investigate incidents of vandalism, arson, sabotage, sniper
attacks, bombing and weapons of mass destruction.
i. Collect and disseminate information and intelligence.
j. Establish holding areas for processing of violators.
k. Coordinate with courts and prosecutors for required initial court
appearance.
I. Establish and maintain close liaison with state, county and local law
enforcement agencies.
m. Coordinate local search and rescue efforts.
n. Furnish liaison personnel to other agencies as required.
o. Furnish a public information officer to supplement and coordinate
official news releases from the public information officer.
p. Provide law enforcement and security protection for the personnel and
equipment of supporting units.
q. Provide law enforcement and specialty teams in cases of hijack, hostage
or other emergency situations involving public transportation service.
r. Coordination and cooperation with state and federal law enforcement
agencies.
4. Renton Planning/Building/Public Works:
a. Provide or arrange security at all water treatment plants, pumping
stations, and reservoirs with assistance of law enforcement and outside
contractors as necessary.
b. Fill all reservoirs to capacity.
c. Shut down water service where necessary.
d. Provide domestic water by whatever means possible, in areas where
normal service has been disrupted.
e. Assist in providing barricades for riot control.
f. Remove barricades erected by rioters.
g. Provide debris clearance.
h. Provide assistance in traffic control and evacuation as necessary.
i. Advise on traffic control matters.
j. Advise on closing of streets and thoroughfares.
k. Determine detour routes.
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5. Renton Public Information Officer:
a. Obtain information about the civil disturbance/terrorism from all
agencies information officer and other sources.
b. Prepare official news releases.
c. Establish a Joint Information Center(JIC) if needed.
6. Renton Community and Economic Development:
a. Establish contact with the EOC and advise on community activity.
b. Assist in identifying the short and long range causes and areas of
tension, and work to eliminate them.
c. Work with community leaders to diffuse tensions in the community.
7. Renton City Attorney:
a. Advise on legal matters pertaining to a civil disturbance.
b. Have a representative present in the courts to authorize all charges.
c. Prepare emergency declarations and procfamations.
8. Renton Administrative,Judicial & Legal Services:
a. Expand court operations in order to expedite the processing of the
increased number of cases presented for hearing as a result of the
event.
b. Provide, if possible, a temporary location where court functions will be
carried out.
c. Provide court clerical personnel to assist in preparing charges as
required.
9. Renton School District:
a. Activate and implement emergency plans and terrorism annexes.
10. Private Sector:
a. Activate and implement emergency plans and terrorism annexes.
b. Private sector entities that provide critical infrastructure and services
will activate their plans, and communicate and coordinate their
continuation of essential functions with local and state government
emergency management agencies.
11. King County Government:
a. Activate the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
and Terrorism Incident Annex
b. Activate the Regional Disaster Plan.
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12. Public Health-Seattle & King County:
a. Activate the Regional Disaster Plan, ESF 8—Health and Medical Services.
b. Activate the Region 6 (King County) Regional Hospital Plan-
Preparedness & Response for Bio-Terrorism.
c. Provide assessments of the public health impacts of WMD incidents and
seek assistance from the State Department of Health if needed.
d. Direct the provision of immunizations, prophylaxis, and other
preventative treatment.
e. Coordinate with the State Department of Health for the delivery and
distribution of the Strategic National Stockpile.
f. Exercise oversight and direction of all environmental health issues
related to a terrorist event
13. Washington State:
The Washington Emergency Management Division has developed a Washington
State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Annex A,Terrorism.The
document outlines the core state responsibilities and resources involving
incidents of terrorism. Another document that the State ean activate due to a
chemical or radiological event is the "Integrated Fixed Facility Radiological and
Chemical Protection Plan. Annex B,Appendix 1 of this Plan provides U.S.
Department of Energy emergency response assets and response times that are
available by request through the Washington State Emergency Management
Division.The following are a few of the key state agencies.
a. Emer�encv Mana�ement Division (WAEMD)
The WAEMD will activate and implement the Washington State
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Annex A—Terrorism.The
WAEMD will also alert and notify jurisdictions, states and Canada of an
incident, and coordinate resources.
b. Washin�ton State Patrol (WSP)
Serve as the Incident Command agency for terrorist events involving
hazardous materials on all state and interstate highways and designated
political jurisdictions.
c. Militarv Department—National Guard
Provides military resources, which include both equipment and
personnel to aid in the response to a terrorist event, including the 10th
Civil Support Detachment (CSD) WMD.The CSD team will deploy to
rapidly assess suspected radiological, biological or chemical events in
support of the local Incident Commander.
d. Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) provides
assessments of the public health impact of terrorist incidents by
maintaining sentinel surveillance, identifying infectious disease
organisms, conducting epidemiological investigations, per#orming
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radiological and other environmental health surveys. DOH also
coordinates the reception and deployment of federal and out-of-state
health resources supporting the terrorist incident response and
recovery.
Support to local health agencies includes:
(1) Identification, treatment, and control of communicable and
non-communicable diseases.
(2) Resources to supplement health care services in affected areas.
(3) Laboratory support in the detection, identification, and analysis
of biological, chemical and radiological agents.
(4) Inspection of consumable foods and water supplies.
(5) Technological and human exposure assessment.
e. Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
The Department of Community Trade and Economic Development is
responsible of the implementation of energy allocation and curtailment
programs in accordance with the Governors energy emergency powers
legislation, which may result due to a terrorist event.
f. Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation coordinates the activation of WSDOT
personnel and equipment needed to establish traffic control and
cleanup activities on all limited access facilities (freeways) and state
highways in unincorporated portions of the King County. On state
highways within incorporated jurisdiction, responsibilities are detailed
in RCW 47.24.020.Activation may be initiated by the Washington State
Patrol.
g. Department of Ecolo�V
The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) is the state On-
Scene Coordinator(OSC)for terrorist incidents involving the discharge
of hazardous substances.As per ESF 10, DOE coordinates with the
Washington State Patrol, who assumes responsibility as the incident
commander,for clean up activities occurring on or near state highways,
and with other state agencies as appropriate for terrorist incidents
involving hazardous materials that may affect state waters.
h. Department of A�riculture
The Department of Agriculture will monitor food,feed and other
commodities for contamination and ensure that products distributed for
consumption are safe, and work with local health agencies to provide
information to the public regarding food and product safety.
i. Puget Sound Clean Air A�ency(PSCAA)
PSCAA operates the BioWatch Air Monitoring Program and provides
daily filter samples to the State Department of Health Laboratory for
analysis. In support of debris management, PSCAA�can measure ambient
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air concentrations for fine particulate materials, be a liaison for
determining additional needed air monitoring services and work in
coordination with the state and local health department in operation of
the BioWatch Air Monitoring Program.
14. Federal:
In the event of a terrorist response, the Federal government activates the
National Response Plan.A copy of the latest version of the National Response Plan
can be found in the City of Renton EOC resource center.
At this writing, the FBI defines lead agency, as used in PDD-39, as the Federal
department or agency assigned lead responsibility to manage and coordinate a
specific function-either crisis management or consequence management. Lead
agencies are designated on the basis of their having the most authorities,
resources, capabilities, or expertise relative to accomplishment of the specific
function. Lead agencies support the overall Lead Federal Agency (LFA) during all
phases of the terrorism response.The following agencies provide the core federal
response to incidents of terrorism:
a. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The Department of Homeland Security(DHS) provides direction for the
application of federal government resources that are used to support
domestic counterterrorism operations.The DHS gathers information
related to domestic counterterrorism preparedness, response, and
recovery, and provides information to the public, the private sector,
local and State authorities, federal departments and agencies, and the
President.
The Attorney General, generally acting through the FBI as Primary
Federal Agency (PFA) for the domestic counterterrorism functional area,
is responsible for coordinating domestic intelligence collection activities,
coordinating activities of the law enforcement community to detect,
prevent, preempt, or disrupt terrorist attacks, conducting the criminal
investigation of terrorist threats or acts, and identifying the
perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
b. Department of Justice
PDD-62 validates and reaffirms existing lead agency responsibilities for
all facets of the U.S. counter terrorism effort.The Department of Justice
is designated as the overall lead federal agency(LFA) for threats or acts
of terrorism that take place within the United States until the Attorney
General transfers the overall LFA role.The Department of Justice
delegates this overall LFA role to the FBI for the operational response.
c. Federal Bureau of Investi�ation
Under PDD-39, the FBI supports the overall Lead Federal Agency (LFA)
by operating as the (ead agency for crisis management.The FBI
determines when a threat of terroris;m warrants consultation with the
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White House through the Attorney General.The FBI manages the law
enforcement investigation of terrorist incidents,threats and suspected
terrorist incidents and designates appropriate liaison and advisory
personnel to support the JOC, EOC and the local ICS infrastructure.The
FBI works with the Department of Homeland Security to establish and
operate a Joint Information Center (JICj in the field as the focai point for
information to the public and the media concerning the federal
response to the emergency.
If needed, the FBI deploys interagency support teams and resources to
ensure that the full range of necessary expertise and capabilities are
available to the on-scene coordinator.
d. Federal Emergency Management A�ency
Under PDD-39, FEMA supports the FBI LFA as the lead agency for
consequence management until the overall LFA role is transferred to
FEMA. FEMA will consult with the Governor's office and the White
House to determine if a Federal consequence management response is
required and if FEMA is directed to use Stafford Act authorities.This
process involves appropriate notification and coordination with the FBI,
as the overall LFA.
FEMA will appoint a Regional Operations Center(ROC) Director or
Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) to manage and coordinate the
federal consequence management response in support of State and
local governments. In coordination with the FBI, the ROC Director or
FCO will convene meetings with decision makers of federal, state, and
local emergency management and technical support agencies, as
appropriate, to formulate incident action plans, define priorities, review
status, resolve conflicts, identify issues that require decisions from
higher authorities, and evaluate the need for additional resources.
e. Department of Defense
In accordance with DOD directives and the Chairman Joint Chiefs of
Staff, DOD will provide military assistance to the LFA and/or Federal
Response Plan Emergency Support Function primary agencies during all
aspects of a terrorist incident upon approval by the Secretary of
Defense. DOD assistance could include threat assessment, DEST
deployment, technical advice, operational support, tactical operations,
support for civil disturbance, and custody,transportation, and disposal
of a WMD device.
f. Department of Ener�y
The Department of Energy (DOE) will activate technical operations
capabilities to support the federal response to threats or acts of WMD
terrorism. In addition, the FBI has concluded formal agreements with
potential lead federal agencies of the Federal Radiological Emergency
Response Plan (FRERP) that provide for interface, coordination, and
technical assistance in suppo�t of the FBI's mission.
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g. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will activate
technical operations capabilities to support the federal response to
threats or acts of WMD terrorism. DHHS may coordinate with individual
agencies identified in the DHHS Health and Medical Services Support
Plan for the Federal Response to Acts of Chemical/Biological (C/B)
Terrorism, to use the structure, relationships, and capabilities described
in the HHS plan to support response operations.
h. Environmental Protection A�encv
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will activate technical
operations capabilities to support the federal response to acts of WMD
terrorism. EPA may coord'inate with individual agencies identified in the
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
(NCP) to use the structure, relationships, and capabilities of the National
Response System as described in the NCP to support response
operations.
The NCP response may include threat assessment, consultation, agent
identification, hazard detection and reduction, environmentaf
monitoring, decontamination, and long-term site restoration
(environmental cleanup) operations.
i. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard serves as (1)the lead federal agency (LFA)for
Maritime Homeland Security when responses require civil authorities;
(2)the Federal Maritime Security Coordinator in U.S. ports as
designated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002; (3) a
supporting agency to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for
declared disasters or emergencies under the Federal Response Plan; (4)
a supporting agency to the LFA for specific events under the provisions
of the current U.S. Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept
of Operations Plan and its projected replacement by the Federal
Incident Management Plan; and (5) as a supporting or supported
commander for military operations conducted under Title 10.
The Captain of the Port Puget Sound is the pre-designated Coast Guard
Incident Commander (CGIC)for a WMD or terrorist incident in the Puget
Sound area.The CGIC will represent the Coast Guard in any ICS
organization formed for a multi-agency response and will exercise
command and control authority over all Coast Guard resources assigned
to an incident when activated for contingency response.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A terrorist threat or actual incident will likely require the response by the State and Federal
governments. However, the City of Renton will still play a key role in Crisis Management and the
full role, initially, in Consequence Management, with that role continuing throughout. When the
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response involves multiple levels of government, the coordination between and among such
agencies is an absolute necessity.The Incident Command System (ICS) is a means for ensuring
that the required close coordination is realized.The City of Renton will organize its response to a
terrorist threat/incident according to the Incident Command System.
Crisis Management,the purview of law enforcement, may operate from a general threat, to a
credible threat, through the incident. Consequence Management, the purview of all response
agencies, may operate before, during, and after and incident and continue until demobilization
of emergency operations.
A. NOTIFICATION
The following outlines potential notification procedures.This sequence may need to be
modified any time there is a change in status, such as verification of a credible threat,
information updates, and notification of an actual event. Additional agencies or organizations
should be added as appropriate.
Notification Actions—City Level
1. Local FBI Office.
2. King County Emergency Management.
3. City departments: Police, Fire and Emergency Services,threat assessment unit
as appropriate.
4. Include other city staff as necessary.
5. Other levels (county, state and federal) dependent upon nature of threat and
security considerations.
B. RESPONSE
Protecting Emergency Responders
Emergency personnel first responding to a terrorist incident must be protected from the
various hazards that a terrorist incident can produce.These include:
1. Mechanical Hazard—Any type of inechanical harm causing trauma (includes
gunshot wounds, bomb fragments or shrapnel).
2. Etiological Hazard— Disease causing material including: bacteria (e.g., anthrax),
rickettsias (e.g., Q fever), Viruses (e.g., hemorrhagic fever), and toxins (e.g., ricin
or botulinus).
3. Thermal Hazard—From both extreme heat and cold (e.g., burning liquids or
metals like magnesium: cryogenic materials such as liquid oxygen).
4. Chemical Hazard—Toxic or corrosive substances (e.g., acids such as sulfuric or
hydrochloric; caustics such as ammonium hydroxide; toxic substances such as
nerve agents, pesticides, or other chemical agents).
5. Radiological Ha�,erd—Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation from nuclear material.
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6. Asphyxiation Hazard—Lack of oxygen in the atmosphere due to dispiacement
by heavier-than-air vapors or depfetion by a chemical reaction such as burning.
Though the type of protection required varies from hazard to hazard, there are three
basic principles of protection that apply to all hazards: time, distance, and shielding.
1. Time. Spend the shortest amount of time possible in the hazard area or exposed
to the hazard. Use techniques such as rapid entries to execute reconnaissance
or rescue. Rotate personnel in the hazard area.The less time spent in the
affected area, the less likely you would be injured. Minimizing time spent in the
affected area will also reduce the chance of contaminating the crime scene.
2. Distance. Maximize the distance from the hazard area or the projected hazard
area. For chemical hazards recommended distance are included in the North
American Emergency Response Guidebook(NAERG).
3. Shielding. Use appropriate shielding to address specific hazards.Shielding can
include vehicles, buildings, chemical protective clothing, and personnel
protective equipment.
C. SCENE CONTROL
1. Initial Considerations
Approaching a criminal event that has been created by an act of terrorism
presents unique challenges to the responder.To effectively implement scene
control and ensure public safety, emergency responders must quickly and
accurately evaluate the incident area and determine the severity of danger.
Once the magnitude of the incident is realized, attempts to isolate the danger
can begin. Establishing control (work)zones early will enhance public protection
efforts.
a. Initially, when response resources are limited, isolating the hazard area
and controlling a mass exodus of panicked and contaminated people
will likely overwhelm the best efforts of the first arriving responders.
b. Terrorists may still be lurking nearby waiting for responders to arrive, or
could be among the injured. If this is suspected, initial scene control will
likely be delayed and dictated by law enforcement activities.
c. Anticipate the potential for multiple hazard locations. Responders may
have to define outer and inner operational perimeters.There may exist
several hazards within the outer perimeter that must be isolated,
especially when victims are scattered throughout the boundaries of the
incident, or multiple targets contain dangers.
d. Controlling the scene, isolating hazards and attempting to conduct
�1 controlled evacuations will be resource intensive. Inordinate security
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may be needed for the event, so responders should request additional
assistance early.
e. After a bombing, access to the scene may be limited due to rubble or
debris. Police activity may make it difficult to establish access and exit
avenues for operations.
2. Perimeter Control
a. Recognizing and evaluating dangers is critical to implementing
perimeter control.Adequately evaluating potential harm will guide
decisions and considerations for "stand off" distances, or establishing
"work zones."
(1) Take time to perform an adequate size-up.
(2) Better to overestimate the perimeter than underestimate, it is
easier to reduce the perimeter instead of increasing it after
operations are set up.
b. Depending on the size and complexity of the incident, the boundaries
may need to be divided or identified as having"outer" and "inner"
perimeters.
(1) The outer perimeter is the most distant control point or
boundary of the incident. It is used to restrict all public access to
the incident.
(2) The inner perimeter isolates known hazards within the outer
perimeter. It is used to control the movement of responders.
(3) Types of terrorist incidents that may require outer and inner
perimeter control include:
(a) Improvised explosive devices;
(b) Chemical or biological dispersion devices;
(c) Radioactive contamination.
c. Perimeter control may be influenced by the following components:
(1) Amount and type of resources on-hand;
(2) Capability of available resources (training level);
(3) Ability of the resources to provide self-protection (personne!
protective equipment);
(4) Size and configuration of the incident; and
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(5) Stability of the incident.
d. Establish the standard "control zones" within the outer perimeter.
These zones include the:
(1) Hot (exclusion) zone (exceptional access);
(2) Warm zone (contamination reduction corridor); and
(3) Cold (support) zone (staging area).
e. Because of the potential for secondary and tertiary events, the
perimeter and control zones should be amped.Therefore, if the
incidents escalate, boundaries can be expanded using established
reference points that are familiar to on-scene responders. Mapping
components should include:
(1) Topography;
(2) Structures/landmarks;
(3) Access and egress points; and
(4) Perimeter boundaries.
f. Using detection and monitoring equipment to identify perirneter and
work zone boundaries has limitations:
(1) Responders must attempt to identify "ciean" areas as well as
hazardous areas.This is usually accomplished by using detection
and monitoring equipment. However, equipment designed to
detect hazardous materials may not be immediately available to
first responders.
(2) Chemical, biological and radiological detection equipment and
trained operators are available from the City of Renton Hazmat
Team and the State Department of Health.
g. Isolation/Standoff Distance Considerations
(1) First, identify the problem from initial incident information
(dispatcher reports) and outward warning signs and detection
clues.
(2) Determine isolation area based upon these factors:
(a) Potential of harm to life, critical systems, and property;
(b) Topography;
�! (c) Meteorological factors;
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(d) Resources available to implement tacticai operations.
(3) Access reference materials such as the NAERG to determine
initial isolation and protection distance.
(4) When limited information is available pertaining to the agent,
Guide 111 in the NAERG recommends minimal isolation
distances of 50 to 100 meters (160 to 330'ft.) in all directions.
(5) If responders suspect radioactive materials, use appropriate
detection equipment with trained operators in determining
isolation distances. Monitoring for radioactive materials at any
bombing event should be done routinely. Monitoring is the only
way to detect the presence of radiation at the scene.
D. PUBLIC PROTECTION
1. Overview
Public safety will largely depend on the ability of responders to effectively
conduct a hazard and risk analysis of the affected population.The same basic
strategies used by responders to protect the public during a hazardous materials
incident can be applied to a terrorist event. First arriving responders may be
required to make rapid decisions that apply to implementing public protection
measures because of escalating dangers.This being the case,those responders
will need to base decisions on information gathered during the primary size-up.
This can be a challenging task at any significant incident when so many demands
are placed upon first arriving units. Remember, size-up is a continuous process
of gathering and using information to make the best decision at a particular
point in time.
For a major terrorist incident, the following options should be considered in
defining the approach to protecting the public:
a. Evacuation.
b. Shelter-in-place.
c. A combination of evacuation and shelter-in-place.
2. Evacuation
Evacuating the public from a hazard is a decision based on information that
indicates the public is at greater risk by remaining in or near the hazard area.
The types of information that should be considered in the decision to evacuate
should include the following:
a. The degree of severity of public dangers or threats as a result of the
hazard.
b. The number of individuals or population area affected by the hazard.
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Availability of the resources needed to evacuate the affected population
including:
a. Additional fire/EMS/po�ice personnel.
b. Transportation vehicles including school buses, privately-owned vehicles
or public mass transit.
Means available to notify the public and provide emergency instructions before
and during the evacuation, including:
a. Locaf broadcast media (Emergency Alert System).
b. NOAA Weather Radio.
c. Route alerting via mobile address systems.
d. Sirens.
e. Door to door alerting.
Safe passage for the evacuees, including:
a. Adequate time and opportunity to conduct the evacuation.
b. Evacuation route monitoring.
c. Ability to reroute traffic due to congestion.
d. Availability of shelters.
Special needs of the evacuees:
a. The need to assist special facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes,
prisons) in evacuating.
b. The need to alert and warn the hearing impaired and provide
evacuation assistance to the mobility impaired.
The ability to provide shelter and sustenance to evacuees incfuding:
a. Adequately staffed shelters with feeding and lavatory facilities.
b. The provision of inedical card to evacuees in need.
3. Shelter-in-Place
Shelter-in-place is the advising of the affected population to remain indoors and
seek protection within the structure that they occupy or in a nearby structure.
The decision to shelter-in-place is based upon the analysis of the hazard. If the
danger to the public is determined to be less by shelter-in-p�ace, rather than by
evacuating, then shelter-in-place should be carried out. With certain hazards
(i.e. short term airborne chemical or radiation hazards or line-of-sight exposure
to explosives) the best decision may be to shelter-in-place. Distinct advantages
of shelter-in-place over evacuation are the relative short time and ease of
implementation. Remember, as long as there remains a danger, hazards and
risks must be continuously evaluated. When considering shelter-in-place include
the following:
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a. The risks of shelter-in-place vs. evacuation.
b. The availability of resources.
c. The time available to take protective action.
d. The level of public understanding of the shelter-in-place concept.
For explosion, shelter-in-place can be enhanced by seeking the most protective
refuge in the structure. For chemical, radiation, and some biological hazards,
shelter-in-place may be enhanced by reducing the indoor-outdoor air exchange
rate.
4. Combination of Both Protective Actions
There may be circumstances when using evacuation and shelter-in-place would
be appropriate. For example,when time or resources cannot support the
immediate need to evacuate a large population, only those closest to the
hazard, and at the greatest danger, could be instructed to evacuate, while
people not in the immediate area would be advised to shelter-in-place.
5. Scene Security Considerations
The agency assigned site security responsibilities will likely vary according to the
location and scope of the incident and the resources available.
Whenever there is an ongoing or unstable criminal activity present, law
enforcement officials should dictate security measures for scene control.
As the incident become more defined and more stable (intermediate phase),
the shift from a combination of police and other(non-police) personnel in
control of the perimeter should begin to transition to all law enforcement.
If the incident is of such magnitude that response activities may continue for
days, the use of National Guard units should be considered for perimeter
security and control. National Guard support can only be obtained if requested
through Washington Emergency Management Division by King County
Emergency Management.
E. TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
When an emergency responder approaches any type of suspicious incident, the
responder should do so in a cautious manner with all senses alert for warning signs and
detection clues.The following rules should always apply:
1. Always approach the scene utilizing protective clothing and equipment.
2. Be alert for outward warning signs that may indicate the type of danger present,
such as:
a. Casualties resulting from no apparent reason.
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c. Obvious signs of criminal activity, such as weapons on the scene.
d. Suspicious vehicles or packages.
e. Pre-incident verbal or written warnings.
3. Properly stage vehicles. During emergency conditions (especially if the incident
has created large scale public chaos and panic) responders must realize when
approaching the event, conditions may not provide the most ideal locations to
stage vehicles and apparatus. When possible, consider the following:
a. If practical, position first-in vehicles and responders upwind and uphill.
b. Direct supporting responders to approach from upwind and uphill.
c. Avoid 'stacking' vehicles where they interfere with each other's
evacuation route.
d. Avoid line-of-sight staging with suspected explosive devices.
4. Strictly enforce staging instructions.
5. Consider having vehicles back into position so that they may leave the scene
quickly.
6. Avoid vapor clouds, mist and unknown liquid.
7. Initially, assign at least one responder to observe ongoing activities surrounding
you operating position.This person should be alert for criminal activities and the
potential for secondary events.
8. Plan tentative escape routes for emergency personnel and refuge assembly
points.
9. Prepare for emergency decontamination on arrival and during all phases of the
incident.
10. Each responding agency should have plans for emergency decon of large (mass
decon) and small groups of contaminated persons.
F. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
1. Overview
Terrorism is more challenging to manage than most other emergency events. It
presents or requires the following.
a. Coordination of multiple response agencies.
(1) The incident commander(IC) must ensure that all participating
agencies (local, state, and federal) are effectively
communicating within the designated command structure.
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(2) Regular planning sessions should be conducted to review the
progress of assigned talks and to incorporate mew resources as
they engage or disengage from the incident.
(3) When multiple agencies are operating onsite,the IC must
request or appoint a representative or liaison for each.
b. Unique scene control/security issues.
(1) Ongoing criminal activities will likely impact scene control
initiatives. Police may limit or restrict access to the scene due to
security concerns.
(2) Due to the dynamic nature of criminal activity, anticipate that
the incident perimeter will be larger than would be expected
simply due to the incident scope.
c. Special awareness that responder may be an intended target.
(1) Consider that terrorists may still be on the scene, waiting for
responders to arrive.The intent could be to add responders to
the victim list.
d. Specialized resources.
(1) Terrorist events will generate responses from many agencies.
Some of the response teams will provide personnel who are
specially trained and equipped to support operational
objectives.
e. Crime scene considerations (evidential preservation).
(1) Responders working in the confines of a crime scene must
respect the mission of law enforcement investigators. Assist the
mission by identifying and preserving potential evidence
whenever encountered or suspected.
2. The role of the Incident Commander
The IC must safely, effectively and efficiently manage response resources to
achieve the most favorable incident outcomes possible.
a. Management of the incident is based on two components:
(1) Establishing and updating priorities.
(a) Life safety
(b) Incident stabilization
(c) Property and environmental conservation
(d) Investigation of cause and origin
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(2) Continual size-up based on all available information.
(a) Present situation
(b) Predicted behavior
b. Incident command responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Establishing command
(2) Hazard and risk assessment
(3) Notifications
(4) Developing and implemenfing site safety
(5) Ensuring responder protection levels
(6) Public protection
(7) Developing and implementing integrated Incident action plans
(IAP)
(8) Controlling hazards
(9) Requesting specialized resources
(10) Resource management
(11) Evaluating progress
(12) Logistical support
(13) Information control
(14) Incident termination
c. Command and control issues at terrorist incidents will likely involve a
unified command system in order to properly coordinate the various
agencies and authorities involved in responding to the incident. Some
key agencies may include:
(1) Local Government
(a) City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department
(b) City of Renton Police Department
(c) King County Sheriff
(d) King County Department of Health
(e) King County Emergency Management
This plan designates the Renton Police Department as the lead
local agency for terrorist incidents affecting the City of Renton.
It also designates the City of Renton EOC as the lead agency for
consequence management.
(2) State
(a) Department of Public Safety
(b) Department of Health
(c) State Fire Marshal's office
(d) Washington Emergency Management Division
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The Washington Emergency Management Division designates
the lead state agency for consequence management is
contingent upon the actual event and will be designated by the
Washing Emergency Management Division at the time of the
incident. Washington Emergency Management Division is
designated as the lead state agency for coordination of state
level-emergency response.
(3) Federal
(a) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
(b) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Presidential Decision Directive 39 identifies the FBI as the lead
agency for federal crisis management during terrorist incident
involving nuclear, biological or chemical materials. It identifies
FEMA as the lead agency for federal consequence management
during terrorist incidents involving nuclear, biological, or
chemical materials.
d. Transition of Incident Command
The Incident Commander for a major terrorist incident will likely be a
local law official, initially. As state and federal assistance arrives and the
scope of the response grows more complex, the need to transition from
incident command to unified command may become obvious.This
transition must be accepted by all and City of Renton officials will
support such a transition
e. Termination of the Incident
Termination procedures include debriefing all response participants. For
terrorist incidents, debriefing sessions are especially important to
responders that are unfamiliar with weapons of mass destruction.
Recognize the potential for psychological impacts for several reasons:
(1) Most responders are not accustomed to dealing with chemical
and biologica�warfare agents.
(2) Responders may have been the intended target.
(3) Exposure concerns may cause post-incident stress.
f. Recovery
Presumably, response/recovery incurred expenses will be borne by the
impacted jurisdiction without a federal disaster declaration.
The President may declare a federal emergency under Tit1e V of the
Stafford Act.The emergency declaration only covers disaster related
emergency debris rempval and emergency protective measures. As
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disaster damage information is collected and evaluated.The President
may change the federal emergency to a major disaster declaration.The
recovery efforts of the federal government are guided by the Stafford
Act.
If terrorist incident creates a nuclear emergency which results in
contamination, site restoration wiil be based on technical
considerations (primarily health and safety)at the time of the event.
The Price-Anderson act, which is designed primarily to address cost
recover for accidents at commercial nuclear plants, including transport
of nucfear fuels, does not specifically address terrorist theft, sabotage,
or diversion of nuclear materials.
V. TRAINING
Drills and exercises are conducted to maintain proficiency. Civil disturbance/terrorism situations
are worked into normal disaster preparedness exercises, if appropriate for the responder needs
and if within capabilities of available personnel at the time of the exercise. Lack of funding and
personnel time constraints do not permit the vigorous exercise schedule envisioned by the
federal government.
Recommended training is set forth in the Emergency Responder Guidelines documents issued by
the Department of Homeland Security—Office of Domestic Preparedness Training Courses.
Additional information related to equipment standardization can be found in the Memorial
Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) database.
To facilitate the development of training consistent with the ODP Emergency Responder
Guidelines, the Department of Homeland Security encourages the adoption of the following'
current ODP awareness and performance level courses. (All requests for ODP sponsored classes
must be processed by the Washington State Emergency Management Division.)
A. Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts
B. Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts(Train the Trainer)
C. Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts (Self-Study)
D. Managing Civil Actions in Threat Incidents (MCATI): Basic Course (Train the Trainer)
E. Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders(Internet)
F. Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents (Internet)
G. Public Works: Basic Concepts for WMD Incidents(Internet)
H. Law Enforcement Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction-Awareness
I. Law Enforcement Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction-Awareness (Train the
Trainer)
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J. Campus Law Enforcement Awareness Training on WMD Terrorism
K. Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings-Awareness
L. WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness
M. WMD Radiological/Nuclear Awareness (Train the Trainer)
N. WMD Crime Scene Management for Emergency Responders
O. Emergency Response to Terrorism: Operations Course (Train the Trainer)
VI. PLANS
This terrorism incident annex is developed, promulgated, and maintained pursuant to local,
state and federal statutes and regulations. For emergency management response and recovery
policies,jurisdictions and organizations should refer to their emergency plans and the Regional
Disaster Plan.
A. LOCAL:
1. Interlocal Agreement for Joint Participation in Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness Programs (TriCounty Agreement between King, Pierce
and Snohomish Counties);
2. King County Homeland Security Policy Motion #11728
3. Individual Emergency and Terrorism Plans for King County Cities, special
purpose districts, public and private organizations (Not Subject to Public
Disclosure)
4. Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for King County
B. STATE:
1. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Annex A,
Terrorism (Not Subject to Public Disclosure)
2. State Fire Mobilization Plan
3. State Law Enforcement Mobilization Plan (in development)
C. FEDERAL:
1. Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD) #1-5:
a. Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council
b. Combating Terrorism Through Immigration Policies
c. H�meland Security Advisory System
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d. National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction
e. Management of Domestic Incidents (NIMS)
2. Presidential Decision Directive (PDD)-39 U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism
3. PDD-62 Protection Against Unconventional Threats to Homeland and Americans
Overseas
4. Public Law 920, Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended
5. Public Law 96-342, Improved Civil Defense 1980 Public Law 99-499 (Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986)
6. Title 18, USC, Section 2332a, Weapons of Mass Destruction
7. Title 18, USC, Sections 175-178, Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act (BWAT)
8. H.R. 5005,The Homeland Security Act of 2002
9. Initial National Response Plan
10. US Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations Plan
11. U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Strategy for Homeland Security, Coast Guard
Publication 3-01, December 2002
12. Thirteenth Coast Guard District Contingency Operation Plan 9830-00 (OPLAN
9830-00)
VII. REFERENCES
A. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (KCCEMP)
B. Region 6(King County) Regional Hospital Plan-Preparedness& Response for Bio-
Terrorism Plan
C. Seattle-King County Mass Casualty Incident Plan (MCI)
D. Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Hazard Identification Vulnerability Analysis
(HIVA)for King County
E. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan,Annex A,Terrorism
(Not subject to public disclosure)
F. Washington State Fire Mobilization Plan
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G. lntegrated Fixed Facility Radiological And Chemical Protection Plan
H. Presidential Decision Directive 39(PDD-39), U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism
I, US Government Interagency Domestic Terrorism Concept of Operations Plan
J. Clark County Terrorism Incident Annex(public version)
K. Snohomish County Terrorism Incident Annex(public version)
L. American Red Cross of King-Kitsap County Weapons Mass Destruction/Terrorism
Annex to Chapter Disaster Response Plan
M. Department of Homeland Security by President George W. Bush,June 2002
N. Federal Response Plan—Terrorism Incident Annex
O. Initial National Response Plan
P. Leading from the Front: Law Enforcement's Role in Combating and Preparing for
Domestic Terrorism
Q. U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Strategy for Homeland Security, Coast Guard Publication 3-
01, December 2002
R. Thirteenth Coast Guard District Contingency Operation Plan 9830-00(OPLAN 9830-00)
S. Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD)#1-5:
1. Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Council
2. Combating Terrorism Through Immigration Policies
3. Homeland Security Advisory System
4. National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction
5. Management of Domestic Incidents (NIMS)
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ABLE OF CONTENT
iINTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
IIBASIC PLAN .......................................................................................................................................... 2
A. PURPOSE.....................................................................................................................................................2
B. AUTHORITY..................................................................................................................................................Z
C. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................................................2
IIIHAZARD ANALYSIS................................................................................................................................4
IVEMERGENCY PROCLAMATION............................................................................................................... 4
A. GENERAL POIICY...........................:...............................................................................................................4
B. PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................................5
VCONTINUII'Y OF GOVERNMENT............................................................................................................. 6
A. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSORS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS ..................................................................................6
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION...................................................................................................................6
C. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSOR FOR THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER............................................................6
D. EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCE550R5 FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS ..............................................................................6
VIGENERAL EMERGENCY POLICIES............................................................................................................ 7
A. RESTORATION OF CIIY AND PUBLIC SERVICES......................................................................................................7
B. ROLE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS............................................................................................................................7
C. ROLE OF POLICY ADVISORY GROUP...................................................................................................................8
D. DEPARTMENTALOPERATIONS..........................................................................................................................9
E. EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT...........................................................................................................................9
VIICOMMAND AND CONTROL..................................................................................................................10
A. INCIDENT COMMAND...................................................................................................................................................10
B. DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS CENTERS .................................................................................................................10
C. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER.................................................................................................................. .......10
D. POLICY ADVISORY GROUP...................................................................................................................... ...................10
VIII EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER(EOC).............................................................................................10
A. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................10
B. EOCCOORDINATION...................................................................................................................................11
C. EOC ORGANIZATION...................................................................................................................................11
D. EOC ORGANIZATION CHART.........................................................................................................................12
E. LOCATION OF PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE EOC..................................................................................................13
F. EOC READINE55.........................................................................................................................................13
G. AUTHORITY TO ACTIVATE EOC......................................................................................................................13
H. AUTHORITYTOREQUESTEOCACTIVATION......................................................................................................13
I. PROCEDURES TO ACTIVATE EOC....................................................................................................................14
1. EOC AcrivaTiorv LEVEts .............................................................................................................................14
K. REPORTING FOR AN EMERGENCY....................................................................................................................15
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IXCOMMUNICATIONS.............................................................................................................................15
A. GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS POLICY..............................................................................................................15
B. CELL PHONES.............................................................................................................................................ZS
C. EOC PHorvE LisT........................................................................................................................................16
D. COMMUNICATION RESOURCES.......................................................................................................................16
E. ALTERNATE COMMUNICATIONS.....................................................................................................................Z6
XMEDIA RELATIONS...............................................................................................................................17
A. GENERAL POLICY.........................................................................................................................................17
XI PLAN MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING...................................................................................................17
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GROUP....................................................................................17
B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................17
XII PROVISIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES......................................................................................................18
A. GENERAL POLICY.........................................................................................................................................18
B. RESPONSIBILITY...........................................................................................................................................ZH
XIIIRESOURCES.........................................................................................................................................18
XIV EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
ESF#1: Transportation
ESF#2: Communications, Information Systems and Warning
ESF#3: Public Works and Engineering
ESF#4: Firefighting
ESF#5: Emergency Management
ESF#6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
ESF#7: Logistics Management and Resource Support
ESF#8: Public Health and Medical Services
ESF#9: Search and Rescue
ESF#10: Hazardous Materials Response
ESF#11: Food and Water
ESF#12: Energy
ESF#13: Public Safety, Law Enforcement and Security
ESF#14: Long-Term Community Recovery* (*see City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan)
ESF#15: External Affairs
ESF#20: County, State, and Federal Support
XV DAMAGEASSESSMENTANNEX
XVI EVACUATION ANNEX
XVII TERRORISM/CIVIL DISTURBANCE ANNEX
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I. INTRODUCTION �
It is the policy of the City of Renton to provide the emergency organization and
resources to minimize the effects of incidents; prepare to respond to disaster situations;
maximize population survival; preserve property; and recovery that will ensure the
orderly and fast return to normal community life in the City of Renton in the event of a
natural or technological disaster.
The City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been developed to
establish the special policies, guidelines, and procedures that will provide response
personnel with the information and guidance required to function quickly and
effectively in a disaster situation. It is a goal of this plan to help develop city, business,
and resident self-sufficiency for a minimum of 72 hours after a disaster.
It should be understood that emergencies and disasters are dynamic events that require
flexibility and the ability to solve challenges that are presented. Circumstances may
dictate deviation from this plan in order to have the best possible response. This plan
may be supplemented by the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan, the Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan and Annexes,
the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and other
applicable plans.
All city departments are directed to take appropriate actions to implement this plan and
to maintain the necessary capabilities to respond effectively to emergencies and
disasters. All non-city entities involved in the plan are requested to cooperate with the
city in order to coordinate the total disaster response within the community.
Mayor, City of Renton Date
Emergency Management Director, City of Renton Date
Reviewed by:
Attorney, City of Renton Date
Emergency Management Director, Washington State Date
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II. BASIC PLAN
A. Purpose
In order to protect life, property, and the environment within the City of Renton,
city government shall respond to natural and human-caused disasters and shall
take appropriate actions to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and
recover from the effects of such events.
For the purpose of this plan, a disaster is defined as any event, natural or human-
caused, that exceeds the capability of one or more city departments to manage
their response effectively.
B. Authority
The City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been
developed and is maintained under the following authorities:
"Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950," as amended.
Public Law 93-288, "Disaster Relief Act of 1974," as amended by PL 100-707,
"Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act"
Public Law 96-342, "Improved Civil Defense"
Public Law 99-499, "Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986"
WAC 118-030-060, "Emergency plan."
RCW 38.52, "Emergency Management"
C. Departmental Responsibilities
1. City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Communication Systems
b. Financial Documentation
c. Procurement
d. Inventory Records
2. City of Renton City Attorney Department
a. Emergency Powers and Legislative Review
b. Legal Support and Advice
3. City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
a. Agency Coordination (Boeing, franchise utilities, contractors and
special purpose districts)
b. Food and Water Coordination (with vendors/supply chain)
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4. City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Provide Shelter and Mass Care
b. Transportation Coordination for Public Needs
c. Human Services
d. Food and Water Coordination (direct delivery to population in
need)
5. City of Renton Court Services Department
a. Restore Court Services
6. City of Renton Executive Department
a. Emergency Powers
b. Continuity of Government
c. Intergovernmental Coordination
d. Policy Group Coordination
e. Military Support
f. Public Information
7. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Emergency Management
b. Communications and Warning
c. Damage Assessment
d. Fire Suppression
e. Multiple Casualty Incidents
f. Hazardous Materials
g. Search and Rescue
h. Radiologicallncidents
i. Confined Space
j. Weapons of Mass Destruction
k. Resource Support
8. City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Volunteer Emergency Worker Registration
b. Staff Reassignment
c. Damage Assessment
d. Disaster Claims
e. Employee Care
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9. City of Renton Police Department
a. Public Safety and Security
b. Evacuation
c. Transportation Accidents
d. Public Demonstrations/Civil Unrest
e. Bomb Threats
f. Crime Scene Response
g. Terrorism
h. Weapons of Mass Destruction
10. City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Maintain Transportation/Evacuation Routes
b. Flood Response
c. Maintain City Utility Services
d. Maintain Communication Systems
e. Fleet Maintenance
f. Energy/Fuel Supply
III. HAZARD ANALYSIS
Renton city officials have identified the primary hazards that could potentially impact
the city. The potential effects of these hazards could disrupt public services, damage
property, and cause injury or death of persons within affected areas.
The primary hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan and
include floods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris flows, volcanic
hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases, and acts of terrorism or civil
disturbance. Additionally, the city is subject to major transportation disruptions and
accidents, utility and infrastructure failures or collapses, public health emergencies, and
mass casualty incidents from any cause.
IV. EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
A. General Policy
The Chief Administrative Officer, the Administrator for the lead Incident
Command department, or the Emergency Management Director shall
recommend to the Mayor a proclamation of a citywide emergency when the
framework of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is needed to
coordinate, either or both, government and private services during an
emergency that overwhelms the resources and capabilities of the community.
The Mayor is authorized to proclaim a local emergency. If the Mayor is
unavailable during the em�rgency, the Council President is authorized to
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proclaim a local emergency. If the Mayor and the Council President are both
unavailable, the Council President pro-tem is authorized to proclaim the
emergency. The proclamation will be presented to the City Council as a
resolution at the earliest possible opportunity to affirm the proclamation of
emergency.
Emergency proclamations serve several purposes, including:
• Triggering referencing of the city's Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
• Recognizing a serious emergency situation.
• Authorizing measures to protect life and property.
• Authorizing emergency expenditures that would suspend usual
purchasing processes such as bids and hearings.
• Formally requesting state assistance.
• Encouraging the Governor to declare a state emergency and requesting a
presidential declaration of disaster.
The proclamation of a citywide emergency formally establishes the utilization of
the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to manage the emergency,
and establishes the legal framework for possible State and Federal assistance.
The proclamation will automatically expire at the time specified in the
emergency proclamation. The length of time specified in the emergency
proclamation will be influenced by the nature of the emergency. If no expiration
date is specified in the proclamation, it shall remain in effect until action is taken
by the Mayor to formally end the state of emergency.
B. Procedures
The Emergency Management Director or his/her delegate serving as the Acting
Emergency Management Director will assist the City Attorney in drafting a
proclamation for the Mayor's signature, including a specified termination date
where applicable. The Emergency Management Director shall ensure that the
Washington State Emergency Management Division, King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center, and City Council are notified of the proclamation. The
Deputy Public Affairs Administrator or designated public information officer will
forward the proclamation to surrounding jurisdictions, the media, or other local
state and federal elected officials.
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V. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
A. Emergency Interim Successors for Elected Officials
During the emergency, for period of less than 30 days, the Council President shall
automatically assume the authority and duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is
unavailable. If both the Mayor and Council President are unavailable during an
emergency or disaster, the City Council President pro-tem will serve in the role
of Mayor. RCW 42.14.070 provides that the legislative authority shall adopt rules
and regulations providing for appointment of temporary interim successors to
the elected and appointed offices of the city.
B. City Council Meeting Location
Chapter 42.14 of the RCW provides that in the event of an emergency the City
Council may meet at any place within or outside the territorial limits of the city
on the call of the Council President or any two members of the governing body
and shall lawfully conduct the city's affairs for the duration of the emergency.
In the event that the City Council Chambers are uninhabitable or if the Mayor
deems it desirable, the City Council may meet at any place within or outside the
city limits. The primary alternate site for the City Council to meet is the large
conference room of Fire Station 13, and secondarily, Fire Station 14.
In the event that a special meeting of the Council is called, the Council Liaison, in
communication with the City Clerk, is primarily responsible for coordinating the
notification of each Council member and notifying the public as soon as practical.
The Deputy Public Affairs Administrator or designated Public Information Officer
(PIO) shall work with the Council Liaison and City Clerk to notify the media and to
complete the public posting of the meeting.
Circumstances may necessitate that city government will not be able to meet
normal posting requirements for emergency Council meetings.
C. Emergency Interim Successor for the Chief Administrative Officer
If the Chief Administrative Officer is unavailable during an emergency, the acting
Chief Administrative Officer specified in the city's Continuity of Operations Plan
(COOP) shall fulfill the responsibilities of that role.
D. Emergency Interim Successors for Appointed Officials
The person designated by the COOP within each city department will serve as
the interim successor if the Department Administrator is unavailable during an
emergenc�. If the interim successor of a city department is unavailable, the
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Department Administrator will have a further designee to fulfill the
responsibilities of that role and direct the actions of each department. These
authorities should be clearly communicated in writing within the department
and to the personnel of that department.
VI. GENERAL EMERGENCY POLICIES
A. Restoration of City and Public Services
Efforts to restore city/public services to a basic functioning level shall be
generally prioritized as listed below.
Tier I
• Emergency responder communications
• Vehicle access to emergency medical facilities
• Fire control, hazard mitigation and general rescue
• Emergency medical services
• Security and public order
• Water production and distribution
• Waste water collection
Tier II
� Electrical service
• Telephone service
• Natural gas service
• Vehicle access on arterial and collector roadways
• Internal communications
Tier III
• Normal incident command to govern response then includes property
protection and protection of the economy. All other city and public
services will be restored as soon as possible at the direction of the
Incident Commander after consulting with the Mayor and the Chief
Administrative Officer.
� Economic considerations
B. Role of Elected Officials
The City Council's overall role is to annually review policies and appropriate
funds to allow the Emergency Management Director and staff to plan and
implement an Emergency Management Program.
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During an incident, the Council will be advised of the response and recovery plan
by the Mayor, Fire & Emergency Services Administrator or other Incident
Command Department Administrator, and the Emergency Management Director
and/or Coordinator, and will be asked to provide input for the restoration of all
city services. During an emergency, the Mayor may authorize the imposition of
required emergency powers, such as evacuation orders and bans, and may
authorize necessary condemnations.
City Council may be presented with special legislation proposals to facilitate the
disaster response or recovery.
C. Role of Policy Advisory Group
The Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator and
the Department Administrators comprise a Policy Advisory Group whose role is
to stay current on the most recent incident information from the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC), inform one another of disaster conditions and
implications for each department, and make necessary policy decisions. Issues
and conflicts that arise in an emergency should be handled at the lowest
appropriate level of the incident organization. The Policy Advisory Group is
facilitated by the Mayor or his or her designee.
The Policy Advisory Group's role is to:
• Recommend necessary policy decisions that require resolution by a
jurisdiction executive head or legislative body, such as priorities for
resource allocation; management of jurisdiction resources; clarification of
command authority; suspension of functions; and programs of city
government.
• Provide guidance to incident managers and establish administrative
objectives, including legal and policy restraints, limitations on authority,
political and social concerns, environmental issues, and cost
considerations.
• Provide guidance to Incident Commanders and PIOs regarding key
messages to integrate into the overall public message.
• Propose emergency budgeting actions if required for response and
recovery, evaluate and prioritize other department and city responses to
balance them with future project needs to ensure adequate funding is
provided to the disaster response.
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• Recommend the discontinuation of non-essential government
operations, to keep employees off the roads and free up personnel and
other resources for use in disaster response.
• Provide a liaison to local, state, and congressional elected officials during
and after a disaster to ensure appropriate assistance is brought to the
local response effort, and coordinate contacts to collect damage
estimates and response costs.
The Policy Advisory Group is initially assembled with full activation of the EOC or
at the request of any Policy Advisory Group member. The Policy Advisory Group
will convene at the appointed time at the following locations in order and if
available: City Hall 7th Floor Conferencing Center, Fire Station 13, or other
facilities deemed appropriate at the time.
D. DepartmentalOperations
At the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Department Administrators
may be required to take the following steps:
Step 1: Cancel scheduled employee leave.
Step 2: Require all personnel to work beyond normal shifts for an extended
period.
Step 3: Call back department personnel.
Step 4: Alter normal organizational structure to complete required tasks.
Step 5: Reassign staff to their disaster assignments
E. Emergency Procurement
In keeping with RCW 35A.33.010, .080, and .090, the Mayor and/or Chief
Administrative Officer may authorize emergency procurements in lieu of the
city's purchasing policies when there is an emergency situation. An emergency
condition is an immediate and serious need for supplies, materials, equipment or
services that cannot be timely met through normal purchasing methods and the
lack of which could threaten the functioning of city government, the
preservation or protection of property and/or the health and safety of any
person.
It is the responsibility of each Department Administrator to maintain an updated
list of names and phone numbers of all outside vendors and contractors the city
may need to use in an emergency. These resource lists should be updated
annually and stored in the EOC.
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VII. COMMAND AND CONTROL
A, incident Command
The lead city department for Incident Command will be the department with the
mission most similar to the emergency situation. The lead city department shall
ensure that an Incident Commander or Unified Command structure is identified
and established in order to provide for coordinated field operations. The lead
city department will provide a qualified representative to serve in the EOC.
B. Departmental Operations Centers
Departmental Operations Centers (DOCs) may be established by any department
in order to manage the dispatch and coordination of department-controlled or
related resources. A DOC will maintain close communication with the Incident
Commander and the EOC (when activated) regarding incident priorities and
resource status to ensure overall incident objectives are met.
C. Emergency Operations Center
Although field Incident Command will control on-scene activities related to the
disaster, the EOC will coordinate the overall city response to the disaster. The
Emergency Management Director, other emergency management staff,
designated city staff, agency representatives, and trained volunteers shall
provide staffing at the EOC when activated rather than the incident site. The
Emergency Management Director or his/her delegate will coordinate the
activities of the EOC in the role of EOC Director.
D. Policy Advisory Group
Policy decisions will be referred to the Policy Advisory Group, along with a
briefing and recommendations, by the Administrator of the lead Incident
Command department and the EOC Director. The Policy Advisory Group, led by
the Mayor, will advise City Council of policy-level decisions that require their
direction, and will oversee the implementation of those decisions.
VIII. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
A. Introduction
The purpose of this section is to establish procedures to be followed when an
incident occurs within the City of Renton that necessitates the activation of the
EOC. The organization of the EOC and the degree of activation will depend upon
the severity and nature of the emergency and anticipated requirements for
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B. EOC Coordination
Although field Incident Command controls on-scene activities related to the
disaster, the EOC coordinates the overall city response to the disaster, which
includes obtaining an emergency proclamation from an authorized official and
requesting additional local, State and Federal aid to respond to the disaster.
Coordination will generally be through the following means:
1. Identification of a lead city department based on the nature of the
disaster. The lead city department will provide an Incident Commander
to the field Incident Management System, and a qualified representative
to the EOC.
2. Coordination of multiple agencies and the resources required to
accomplish targeted goals.
3. Effective public information.
4. Procurement of technical expertise to assist in the disaster response and
coordination
5. Provision of financial and administrative resources and support to
accomplish the goals of the developed strategy.
C. EOC Organization
EOC Director—The EOC Director is responsible for coordination of EOC activities;
interface with the Policy Advisory Group, Incident Command, and other
government agencies and private organizations; and may also authorize support
staff to perform functions such as public information, liaison, safety and security.
Operations—This section is responsible for the initial receipt and coordination of
information and requests related to field response. This section also maintains
communication with field representatives and shares vital information with
other EOC workers.
Plannin� — This section is responsible for the collection, evaluation and
dissemination of information related to the incident or emergency and for the
preparation and documentation of EOC Action Plans and Situation Reports. This
section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation
related to the emergency.
Lo�istics — This section is responsible for providing service, support, supplies,
equipment, personnel and other resources.
Finance/Administration —This section is responsible for monitoring costs,
procurements, contracts and other financial considerations.
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1. The primary EOC location for the City of Renton is:
a. Renton Fire Station #12
1209 Kirkland Ave NE
Renton, WA 98056
2. Alternate EOC location options shall include:
a. Renton Fire Station #13
18002 108th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98055
b. Renton Fire Station #14
1900 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057
F. EOC Readiness
The Emergency Management Director is responsible for ensuring the
maintenance and operational readiness of the primary EOC and coordinating the
readiness of the alternate EOCs. The EOC should include facilities for feeding
personnel and an emergency power source capable of maintaining a functioning
EOC for at least 72 hours.
G. Authority to Activate EOC
The city EOC may be activated by any of the following city officials or their
designated alternates:
• Mayor, or his/her delegate
• Chief Administrative Officer or delegate
• Department Administrator for Fire & Emergency Services, Police, Public
Works, or Community Services or delegate
• Emergency Management Director or delegate
H. Authority to Request EOC Activation
In addition to the officials that may activate the EOC, the following city personnel
may request activation of the EOC:
� Any Department Administrator
• Fire & Emergency Services Department Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief
• Police Department Deputy Chief or Commanders
• Public Works Department Duty Supervisor
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I. Procedures to Activate EOC
To activate the EOC, the requesting individual should attempt to notify one of
the following, in the preferred order:
1. Emergency Operations Center Duty Officer
2. On-duty Fire & Emergency Services Duty Chief
3. Department Administrators
The Police Watch Desk is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can assist in
notification of the above individuals. The person requesting the EOC activation
shall indicate whether it is a level one, two or three activation. The first
individual notified of the EOC activation request will follow the EOC Duty Officer
Procedures for activation of the EOC. Valley Communications, the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center, and Washington State Emergency Management Division
should be advised that the City of Renton is activating the EOC.
J. EOC Activation Levels
1. LevelOne
Minimal staffing available to monitor the situation, answer the main EOC
phone line, call in additional staff if needed, and provide limited support
to field operations as requested. Examples include: Certain weather
advisories or watches, activation of a city Department Operations Center,
minor field incident needing minimal support. A level one activation may
also be done remotely with the EOC Duty Officer performing all functions
and utilizing the EOC Duty Officer phone as the main EOC line.
2. Level Two
Minimal staffing of all appropriate EOC sections to facilitate
interdepartmental coordination, public information dissemination, and
information collection and distribution through situation reports.
Examples include: moderate earthquake requiring damage assessment,
major wind or winter storm, mass evacuation, and/or moderate flooding.
3. Level Three
Full staffing to perform all required functions of the EOC.
Examples include: major earthquake, major flood, or multiple
departments involved in full response or support to another major
incident.
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K. Reporting for an Emergency
EOC representatives will assemble at the EOC (or alternate EOC) for an initial
briefing as requested within the EOC activation notification message. The EOC
Director will conduct the initial briefing.
All other city personnel receiving an emergency callback notification will report
to their designated department operating locations.
Members of the Policy Advisory Group will convene for an initial briefing at City
Hall or an alternate location if City Hall is inaccessible or unsafe. A conference
call may initially be utilized to keep the Policy Advisory Group informed if
assembly is impractical.
In the event of a major disaster, such as an earthquake, employees will report to
their designated department operating locations without a callback notification
or per department policy.
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
A. General Communications Policy
The City of Renton will use normal communications and warnings systems as
much as possible during a disaster. Police and Fire & Emergency Services will
continue to use Valley Communications. Public Works will use their normal
government Talk group, which is 154.100 MHz.
If the Valley Communications Center is not functional, or if communication
needs to be made with the EOC the following talk groups will be used.
Fire & Emergency Services: Renton Fire Admin Talk group
Police: Renton P.S. (Public Safety)
Public Works: Government Talk group 154.100 MHz
Amateur Radio: 147.48 Renton EOC, 145.11 King County ECC
In the event of any activation, the Fire & Emergency Services, Police, and Public
Works Departments will bring a mobile radio with them to the EOC to provide an
alternate means of communication with their field personnel.
B. Cell Phones
All personnel responding to the EOC who have a cell phone(s) purchased through
the government contract shall bring the cell phone(s) with them as well as the
appropriate AC power adapter or other recharging device.
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C. EOC Phone List
The Primary EOC location is Fire Station #12, 1209 Kirkland Ave NE, Renton.
Established landline telephone numbers are:
Main EOC number 425-430-7111
EOC Fax number 425-430-7085
Conference Room 425-430-7142
EOC Operations 425-430-7144
EOC Planning 425-430-7143
EOC Logistics 425-430-7176
EOC Finance/Admin 425-430-7147
EOC PIO 425-430-7140
EOC Communications Unit 425-430-2705
EOC Amateur Radio 425-430-2707
EOC Amateur Radio 425-430-2708
EOC Amateur Radio 425-430-2710
D. Communication Resources
1. 800 MHz Radio System
2. VHF Radios
3. CEMNET Radio
4. Amateur Radio
5. Weather Radio (incoming only)
6. Pagers
7. Landline Telephones
8. Cellular Telephones
9. Satellite Telephones
10. Fax Machines
11. E-mail
12. Internet
13. AM/FM Radio (incoming only)
14. Television (incoming only)
E. Alternate Communications
During a disaster, or when normal communication methods are not in service,
amateur radio operators may be the most reliable form of communications.
Amateur radio equipment is located at City Hall near the Police Watch Desk, at
each fire station, the Public Works Shops, and the EOC. In the event that all
electronic communications are unavailable, a messenger or runner shall deliver
messages to the EOC.
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X. MEDIA RELATIONS
A. General Policy
It is essential during an emergency or disaster situation to keep the public
informed by efficient and timely dissemination of all significant information. To
avoid conflicting or erroneous statements, public information should be
coordinated through the EOC. Emergency Support Function #15 details the
means by which a Joint Information System will operate to handle the public
information needs of the incident response. To the extent possible, public
information messages will be coordinated within the larger context of King
County's Joint Information System.
XI. PLAN MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING
A. Establishment of Emergency Management Group
The Emergency Management Director for the city shall maintain an ongoing
Emergency Management Group. The Emergency Management Group shall
consist of personnel from city departments:
• Executive Department
• Administrative Services Department
• City Attorney Department
• Community and Economic Development Department
• Community Services Department
• Fire & Emergency Services Department
• Human Resource and Risk Management Department
• Police Department
• Public Works Department
Departments with divisions or sections with significant variations in
responsibilities and expertise may find it necessary to send more than one
representative to adequately contribute to overall emergency management
planning and training.
B. Emergency Management Group Responsibilities
The Emergency Management Group is charged with coordinating overall
emergency planning for the city. Portions of the Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan should be reviewed and updated annually. The Plan shall be
sent to Washington State Emergency Management every four years for review.
The Emergency Management Group should also participate in the planning for,
at a minimum, an annual emergency management exercise, that exercises the
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plan and includes all city departments. The Emergency Management Group is
responsible for contributing to the continued development and readiness of the
EOC. The Emergency Management Group shall ensure that this plan is consistent
with the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the
Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Organizations in King County,
Washington, the Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan,
and the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
XII. PROVISIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
A. General Policy
The City of Renton values the knowledge, skills, and abilities of city employees.
City management will work to assist city employees and their immediate family
members directly impacted by an emergency incident. Also, city management
will strive to minimize the impact on employees and their families when
employees may be required to work continuously far beyond normal working
hours, or in adverse conditions, in response to an emergency.
B. Responsibility
Each Department Administrator is responsible for ensuring that their
department is prepared with food, water and any supplies necessary for their
personnel to function for the first 72 hours of a disaster (e.g. temporary power,
extension cords, flashlights, food, water, ice chest, portable radios, etc.).
Human Resources and Risk Management, along with Fire & Emergency Services,
shall provide one annual training opportunity for all city employees on
personal/home disaster preparedness.
XIII. RESOURCES
It is the responsibility of each Department Administrator and each employee to help
keep the EOC resource lists current. Resource lists will be important to the city and the
EOC in the event of a disaster. Each department needs to send an updated list of
resources to be stored in the EOC annually. The Emergency Management Group will
maintain the Resource Directory.
Resource lists may include:
• Employee phone numbers
• Employee cell phone numbers
• Employee pager numbers
• Cell phone numbers for all city vehicles
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• City suppliers
• Contractors
• Heavy equipment operators
• Transportation agencies
• Schools
• Phone numbers of major businesses
• EOC phone numbers throughout the State
• Major utility companies, i.e. Puget Sound Energy
• Media phone numbers
• Area hospitals
• Health and medical supply vendors
• Voluntary organizations
XIV. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTIONS
The specific operational responsibilities of each city department/division after a disaster
are addressed under the Emergency Support Function (ESF) sections of this plan. The
numbering system for these ESFs follows the format provided by the National Response
Framework and the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
ESF #1: Transportation
ESF#2: Communications, Information Systems, and Warning
ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering
ESF #4: Firefighting
ESF#5: Emergency Management
ESF #6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
ESF #7: Logistics Management and Resource Support
ESF #8: Public Health and Medical Services
ESF#9: Search and Rescue
ESF#10: Hazardous Materials Response
ESF#11: Food and Water
ESF#12: Energy
ESF #13: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and Security
ESF#14: Long-Term Community Recovery (Separately adopted and referenced as the
City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan, dated 4/2/2012)
ESF #15: Public Information
ESF #20: County, State, and Federal Support
The following ESFs are not assigned: ESF#16— 19, and 21-23, and are reserved for
future development.
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XV. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ANNEX
See separate tab for this annex following the ESF sections.
XVI. EVACUATION ANNEX
See separate tab for this annex following the ESF sections.
XVII. TERRORISM AND CIVIL DISTURBANCE ANNEX
See separate tab for this annex following the ESF sections. Note:Distribution of this
annex is limited due to exemption of portions of the annex from public disclosure
pursuant to RCW 42.56.420.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 1
TRANSPORTATION
Primary Agency: City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County/Metro Transit
Private Rail Carriers
Puget Sound Energy
Renton School District Transportation
Seattle City Light
Washington State Department of Transportation
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 1 (ESF) is to guide the acquisition and
coordination of emergency transportation resources; and establish plans and
methods to identify, assess and maintain emergency transportation routes during
an emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
The City of Renton Emergency Operations Center(EOC)will coordinate with county,
state and federal agencies to supplement the transportation resource needs of the
city departments. Priorities for these resource requests and their allocation will also
be determined in coordination with the City of Renton EOC.These priorities will be
established consistent with the mission of this plan that calls first for the protection
of life, then property, the environment, and finally the economy.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton Public Works Department will act as the lead agency for transportation
related issues, and as such will be responsible for three operational functions.The first is to
identify and ensure the integrity of local transportation routes for emergency response.
The second is to coordinate transportation resources with city departments as outlined
above under Scope. Third, upon activation of the City of Renton EOC, the City of Renton
Public Works Department will fill the Incident Management System (IMS) role of Ground
Support/ Transportation Unit, ensuring a smooth operational transition towards large
event management.
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111. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the natural and technological
emergencies or disasters the City of Renton may experience that could severely
damage transportation systems. Local transportation systems and activities could
be hampered by damaged infrastructures and disrupted communications. Specific
hazards of note that would affect transportation infrastructure include earthquake
(direct damage), windstorm (debris blocking roads), winter storms (making roads
impassable), flooding (direct damage, debris deposits, or impassable roads).
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The local transportation infrastructure will most likely sustain damage in a
major earthquake, and may be damaged in other disasters. The degree of
damage will determine the effectiveness and efficiency ofthe response and
recovery efforts.
2. Disaster response and recovery activities, which require the use of the
transportation system, may be difficult to coordinate effectively when
transportation infrastructure is negatively affected.
3. The immediate need for the use of the transportation system for response
and recovery activities will most likely exceed the capabilities of city
resources, requiring assistance from private, county, state and federal
agencies to support the local efforts.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
It is the policy of the City of Renton that public transportation authorities are
responsible for restoring transportation systems under their control. The City of
Renton Public Works Department is the primary agency responsible for the
assessment of damages to highway and road transportation routes in the City of
Renton.
B. Organization
The responsibility for assessment and identification of functional transportation
systems in the City of Renton is the City of Renton Public Works Department. Public
transportation authorities are responsible for the restoration of transportation
systems under their control.
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A Ground Support/Transportation Unit from the City of Renton Public Works
Department will organize transportation resources and maintain liaison with
transportation authorities. The Transportation Unit is located in the Logistics
Section of the Incident Management System.
C. Procedures
Transportation Svstems
The procedures for the assessment and restoration of transportation systems are
located with the City of Renton Public Works Department or the agency having the
system under their control.
Transportation Resources
Although an Incident Command Post or Departmental Operations Center (DOC)
may directly manage requests for transportation resources in smaller incidents, in a
disaster or complex incident, resource ordering will be coordinated with the City of
Renton EOC to eliminate potential duplication of requests and ensure overall
incident priorities are met. When the local resources are depleted, requests will be
made through the county or state.
Procedures for the coordination of transportation resources are located underthe
Logistics Section of the City of Renton EOC procedures.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mitigate transportation systems to increase the integrity and decrease
damage potential.This would include the construction of over/underpasses
at rail crossings.
2. Support Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Provide hazard information that may influence the staging or site storage of
resources.
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Develop and maintain departmental standard operating procedures
and checklists in accordance with this plan.
b. Develop an inventory of transportation resources in coordination
with the Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
c. Participate in emergency management training, drills,and exercises
in support of this ESF.
d. Identify transportation routes that would support an evacuation.
2. Support Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate with City of Renton Public Works Department to ensure
, operational readiness.
b. Develop an inventory of transportation resources in coordination
with the City of Renton Public Works Department.
c. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Coordinate the mobilization of personnel and equipment necessary
for the assessment of transportation systems.
b. Conduct damage assessment to highway and road transportation
routes.
c. Identify and coordina#e emergencytransportation routes in the City
of Renton.
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d. Brief deployed personnel on the known hazards and designated
assignments.
e. Forward information of damaged transportation systems and
emergency response routes to other departments and the City of
Renton EOC consistent with the Incident Management System.
f. Provide limited transportation of critical supplies.
g. Provide a representative to the City of Renton EOC if requested.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, when requested.
b. Coordinate the release of public information and warning.
c. Notify the county or state of the need for activation of the
Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the potential need for
transportation resources.
d. Provide damage assessment information as outlined in the Damage
Assessment Annex of the City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
City of Renton Police Department
Provide damage assessment information as outlined in the Damage
Assessment Annex of the City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
Washington State Department of Transportation
a. Conduct aerial reconnaissance and photographic missions, as
requested, if resources are available.
b. Provide a liaison to the City of Renton EOC through the county or
state EOC.
c. Provide personnel and equipment required for engineering services
as related to the state transportation system.
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G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Reconstruct, repair and maintain the city transportation system,
including the designation of alternate routes in coordination with
the county and state.
b. Conduct damage assessment of city transportation systems and
facilities, as a member ofthe Preliminary Damage Assessment(PDA)
team.
c. Provide support and coordination with the State Department of
Transportation for the assessment and restoration of state
transportation systems through the City of Renton EOC, if activated,
or the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
d. Provide documentation to the City of Renton EOC or designated
Applicant Agent for the city, of costs incurred for the response and
recovery efforts of city transportation systems.
e. Provide information identifying alternate transportation routes to
the City of Renton EOC.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire& Emergency Services Department
Washington State Department of Transportation
Coordinate recovery activities with the City of Renton Public Works
Department.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Coordinate transportation related emergency management activities in
support of the City of Renton's Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
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2. Develop and maintain standard operating guidelines in support of the City
of Renton's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
3. Act as the primary agency for damage assessment on all city transportation
systems.
4. Provide a representative to the City of Renton EOC as requested.
5. Coordinate with and provide transportation system information to the City
of Renton EOC or the City of Renton Office of Emergency Management.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Activate the City of Renton EOC.
2. Coordinate information and transportation resources with the City of
Renton Public Works Department, county, state and outside agencies.
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Support the City of Renton Public Works Department by providing available
resources for damage assessment, emergency traffic control, repair, etc., of
transportation systems.
Washington State Department of Transportation
Support the City of Renton in transportation emergency management activities for
state transportation routes.
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provide personnel and equipment,when requested,to restore citytransportation
routes affected by utility damage under their control.
Private Rail Carriers
Provide personnel and equipment,when requested,to restore citytransportation
systems affected by rail damage under their control.
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Renton School District Transportation
Support the City of Renton by coordinating school buses for the movement of
people.
King County/METRO Transit
Coordinate the use of available equipment and personnel resources to assist with
emergency or disaster requirements.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Refer to the City of Renton Public Works Department Resource Manual or the City of
Renton EOC procedures.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
B. City of Renton EOC procedures
C. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
D. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
E. Washington State Department of Transportation Disaster Plan
F. Puget Sound Regional Transportation Recovery Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 2
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND WARNING
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Renton Emergency Communication Service
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 2 (ESF) is to provide guidance for
organizing, establishing, and maintaining the communications capabilities
necessary for the operational requirements for the City of Renton in preparing for,
responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters.
ESF 2 also identifies methods for rapid alerting and warning of city officials and the
general public of a potential or occurring emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
This ESF describes the coordination of the departments' actions within the City of
Renton that need to be taken to establish and maintain communications and
warning support in preparation for, response to, and recovery from an emergency
or disaster which affects the population and government operations in the City of
Renton.
These systems include voice, data, internet, and radio. Their specific operating
procedures are addressed in the policy and procedure manuals of participating
departments and agencies.
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II. POLICIES
It is the policy of the City of Renton to use normal communications and warning systems as
much as possible during an emergency or disaster. The City of Renton will prioritize
available communications systems with life safety first, followed by critical government
functions, the protection of property, the environment and the economy.
In the event communication support is needed beyond available capabilities, the City of
Renton will request assistance through the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center or directlyto
Washington State Emergency Management Division.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The Basic Plan portion of this plan identifies the natural and technological
emergencies or disasters the City of Renton may experience that require full
support of their communication systems.
The city's communications systems may be overwhelmed, damaged or destroyed
by a natural or technological disaster when they are needed the most. As backup
communication is limited, it will be necessary to assess, prioritize and allocate the
use of all working systems.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The City of Renton's primary concern will be with lifesaving responses and
the restoration ofvital city services necessitatingthe use of communication
systems.
2. Communication systems are vulnerable, and depending on the nature of
the disaster and the extent of damage, repairs to these systems may take
months.
3. The 800 MHz radio system may be overwhelmed and unable to handle all
public safety and emergency responder radio transmissions.
4. The City of Renton does not have a single warning system to alert citizens of
an emergency or disaster, but would likely need to use multiple systems
and approaches.
5. The nature of the incident may not allow the time to provide for warning.
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6. Emergency information or warning relayed to the media is publicized at the
discretion of the broadcasters.
7. The activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS)can be requested by the
City of Renton, but the city is not an EAS warning point and does not control
the use of that warning resource.
8. Following an emergency or disaster, citizens will expect to be informed of
the actions the City of Renton is taking to protect life and property loss.
9. Reverse dial telephone notification systems databases will not include all
telephone numbers of affected individuals.
10. Communication systems may not have sufficient capacity to handle the
traffic generated by emergency conditions.
11. The city may be forced to rely on alternate communication systems when
normal communication systems are overwhelmed or inadequate.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
It is essential for the City of Renton to have reliable communications for day to day
operations, warning capabilities, response and recovery efforts, and coordination
with other organizations.
The Incident Command System organization responding to the disaster or
emergency will establish a communications plan for the field units and other
organizations responsible for response and recovery efforts. The City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) may assist Incident Command in
communications coordination. Additional communication resources may be
requested by the city through the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center or to
Washington State Emergency Management Division directly.
Methods of warning the public include:
1. Radio and television broadcasts including City of Renton Cable Channel.
Commercial broadcasts are at the discretion of the media broadcaster.
2. � City of Renton Critical Emergency Information web page on the
rentonwa.gov web site, including E-alerts sending a text message to indicate
updates to that page.
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3. CodeRED reverse dialing system,which includes TDD/TTY capability as wel)
as text messaging options.
4. National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Weather Radio
(announces weather forecasts only). Weather warnings, watches and
advisories are issued by the National Weather Service over the NOAA
Weather Radio and other avenues.
5. EAS (Emergency Alert System) Relay Network (Public Safety radio and the
broadcast industry) (See Appendix 1 Emergency Alert System)
6. In some situations, door to door notification.
Additional communication resources for the City of Renton include:
1. Regular telephones
2. Cellular telephones
3. Pagers
4. Facsimiles
5. Satellite telephones
6. 800 MHz radio system
7. VHF radio
8. City of Renton e-mail (in-house notification system only)
9. CEMNET (Comprehensive Emergency Management Network) - Two way
VHF radio system for contact with the State EOC at Camp Murray.
10. Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS)amateur radio volunteer
group which is registered as both a RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Services) and ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) group -Two-way
communication via voice, limited continuous wave/Morse code, limited
radio teletype, and packet using amateur radio frequencies.
11. NAWAS (National Warning System) - Federal landline warning system
connecting the state warning network.The primary"drop" is located in King
County Dispatch.
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12. Valley Communication Center—regional 9-1-1 public safety dispatch center.
13. Use of inessage runners or couriers to convey written or verbal messages
between locations if all communications are disrupted.
14. Use of social media sites.
15. Neighborhood Information Centers — publicized locations where written
messages can be posted for the public when electronic and media
communications are unavailable.
B. Organization
The responsibility for development, coordination and maintenance of
communication systems for day to day operations rests with individual
departments.Technical expertise and support for these systems may be provided
by the City of Renton's Administrative Services Department (telephone and
electronic) or the Public Works Department (radio) depending on the mode of
communication.
C. Procedures
1. Incident Command procedures are dictated by the National Incident
Management System.
2. Procedures detailing responsibility for and operation of emergency
communications equipment are located in the City of Renton EOC
procedures, maintained separately.
3. Procedures detailing the activation of warning systems are found in the
City of Renton EOC Duty Officer Manual, maintained separately.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Establish a mitigation program for all city computer and
communications systems to protect them from the effects of an
emergency or disaster. Included in this program will be the seismic
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protection of all essential city computer and communications
systems.
b. Explore new technologies designed to improve the reliability of
communication systems.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Establish a mitigation program for all radio and wireless
communications systems to protect them from the effects of an
emergency or disaster.
b. Explore new technologies designed to improve the reliability of
radio and wireless communication systems.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Maintain day to day operations of communications systems within
fire stations, headquarters, and the City of Renton EOC.
b. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for
emergency operations.
c. Work with RECS representatives to develop an amateur radio
program that supports emergency management operations in the
City of Renton.
d. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF to city departments/divisions.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
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Renton Emergency Communication Service
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
a. Maintain day to day operations of communications systems within
the scope of their access and expertise.
b. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for
emergency operations for those emergency communications,alert,
and warning tools and resources within their control.
c. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
d. Maintain inventory records of assigned equipment and reports
damage/needed repairs to appropriate staff.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Notify city officials and other city departments of emergency or
disaster situation.
b. Activate public warning and alerting systems.
c. Activate the City of Renton EOC if requested.
d. Activate the Renton Emergency Communication Service if needed.
e. Request communications support from the King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center and/or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division if needed.
f. Follow standard operating procedures for emergency
communications.
g. Relay incident information to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center and/or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Valley Communications Center
Washir�gton State Emergency Management Division
a. Provide staff, as available,to assist in the communications function
as needed.
b. Communicate information vital to the protection of life, property
and the environment to the City of Renton EOC.
c. Follow standard operating procedures for emergency operations.
City of Renton Executive Department
a. Provide staff, as available,to assist in the communications function
as needed.
b. Communicate information vital to the protection of life, property
and the environment to the City of Renton EOC.
c. Follow standard operating procedures for emergency operations.
d. Update and publish information to the emergency information web
page if the necessary systems are accessible and operational.
e. Work together with the other city departments to develop content
of warning messages.
Renton Emergency Communication Service
a. Provide staff, as available,to assist in the communications function
as needed.
b. Provide communications support to emergency operations, as
requested, relaying information as directed by city staff.
c. Follow standard RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services)
operating procedures and City of Renton EOC operating procedures
for emergency operations.
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G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate the repair and restoration of overall communication
systems through the Inciderit Management System and through the
City of Renton EOC.
b. Repair and restore communication systems within the scope of their
access and expertise, or coordinates and directs the restoration of
those systems.
c. Continue to provide public information and warning regarding
recovery activities. (See ESF #15)
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Repair and restore communication systems within the scope of their access
and expertise, or coordinates and directs the restoration of those systems.
City of Renton Executive Department
Continue to provide content of public information and warning messages
regarding recovery activities. (See ESF #15)
Renton Emergency Communication Service
a. Continue to provide communication support for emergency
operations, as needed and directed by city staff.
b. Repair and restore amateur radio communication systems or
provides technical information or recommendations on the
restoration of those systems.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Assess and allocate emergency communication resources during a disaster.
2. Provide alert and warning of the incident to the Mayor and city officials.
3. Maintain operational procedures for the activation of warning systems and
implements them appropriately.
4. Develop a functional RACES program that provides communications support
for emergency operations.
5. Coordinate maintenance and repair of the department's radio
communication equipment.
6. Request additional communication equipment through the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division if necessary.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Coordinate maintenance and repair of their respective radio
communication equipment.
2. Establish a Departmental Operations Center (DOC) when department
resources require close monitoring, restricted or modified communications,
and prioritization of dispatched response.
3. Provide available nonessential technical communication resources to the
City of Renton EOC as requested.
4. Provide, upon request, personnel with skills in the area of communications
to work with Administrative Services or the City of Renton EOC
Communications Section to re-establish systems.
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City of Renton Administrative Services Department
1. Coordinate the restoration of city government communication capabilities.
2. Provide equipment, maintenance and software support for telephone and
computer operations during an emergency or disaster.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
1. Develop the 800 MHz radio system for local emergency responders.
2. Coordinate the restoration of the 800 MHz radio system, if necessary.
Valley Communications Center
Develop procedures for emergency restoration of dispatch communications.
Renton Emergency Communication Service
1. Develop an amateur radio communications system in cooperation with the
City of Renton Office of Emergency Management that supports emergency
management operations.
2. Activate a notification/callout system of staff when requested.
3. Maintain a deployment plan for staffing critical locations specified by city
staff.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Technical and support staff will be necessary to expedite the establishment of
critical communication systems. Equipment and supplies should be cached to
support operations for a minimum of 3 days.
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VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton EOC procedures
B. City of Renton EOC Duty Officer Manual
C. King County Emergency Management Plan
D. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
E. King County Amateur Radio Plan
F. Valley Communications Emergency Restoration Procedures
G. Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINI710NS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION #3
PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING
Primary Agency: City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
King County/Metro Transit
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Transportation
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 3 (ESF) is to provide for citywide
coordination of engineering and public works activities. This includes emergency
construction, demolition, repair, operation and management of water, waste
water, stormwater and transportation systems, the inspection of facilities for
structural condition and safety, maintenance and repair of city vehicles, and the
coordination of heavy equipment resources required to support emergency
operations of city government.
B. Scope
The City of Renton Public Works Department support includes technical advice and
evaluations, engineering services, construction management and inspection,
emergency contracting, emergency repair of water, stormwater and waste water
facilities, emergency response to transportation routes, provision of potable water
and emergency power. Activities within the scope include:
1. Coordination of mitigation and preparedness activities.
2. Assists in the damage assessment immediately following the event.
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3. Emergency ciearance of debris to aliow access to emergency responders to
protect life, property and the environment.
4. Removal of debris from pubiic streets and roads.
5. Temporary repair or replacement of emergency access routes to include
damaged streets, roads, bridges, and any other facilities necessary for
passage of emergency responders.
6. Emergency restoration of critical utility systems including temporary
restoration of water supply, waste water collection systems and drainage.
7. Emergency contracting to support public health and safety.
8. Assist in the preparation of Preliminary Damage Assessment reports as
required.
9. Support other ESF's as outlined in the City of Renton Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
II. POLICIES
It is the policy of the City of Renton to provide public works response services to lands and
facilities under cityjurisdiction. Response to private property problems shall be performed
only when a city facility, such as a utility is causing the problem or when life or public
health is threatened. The City of Renton Public Works Department may assist in the
evaluation of unsafe conditions on private property giving recommendations for repair or
restoration.The City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department may
provide a structural engineer to assess conditions on private property if there is an
immediate threat to life.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the natural and technological
emergencies or disasters the City of Renton may experience that could overwhelm
the City of Renton Public Works Department. An emergency or disaster could
damage or destroy structures,streets, signals,or water,storm drainage and sewer
utility systems.
Public Works personnel may also be affected by the event and unable to work or
obtain the necessary equipment to perform their standard operating procedures.
Additional resources may not be available to the city to meet emergency
requirements. County, state or federal assistance may be necessary to ensure a
timely, efficient, and effective response and recovery from the event.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. Damage assessment teams will need to be formed to establish response
routes and potential work responsibilities.
2. Debris clearance and emergency road repairs will be given priority to
support immediate lifesaving emergency response.
3. Water supplies and infrastructure for firefighting will be evaluated and
priority given to those areas most critical.
4. City of Renton engineering and construction personnel and equipment may
be overwhelmed requiring resource assistance from outside the jurisdiction
of the city.
5. Emergency supplies of potable drinking water will be coordinated system
wide or at pre-designated locations such as functional water reservoirs.
6. Previously inspected structures and city utility systems will require re-
evaluation when after-shocks occur following an earthquake, or, in other
disasters, whenever conditions of the disaster substantially worsen.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The City of Renton Public Works Department will coordinate engineering and
construction activities, communicating with support agencies such as city
departments, the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the
Washington State Department of Transportation as necessary to determine
potential tasks.
Damage assessment will be conducted for this ESF in conjunction with ESF 1 -
Transportation and the Damage Assessment Annex,which will be forwarded to the
City of Renton Public Works Department and the City of Renton EOC, if activated.
The City of Renton Public Works Department will then develop Incident Action
Plans with the support of ESF 5 - Emergency Management and ESF 14-the City of
Renton Disaster Recovery Plan, for response and recovery activities.
B. Organization
The Primary Agency responsible for the coordination of this ESF is the City of
Renton Public Works Department. They will provide public works and engineering
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C. Procedures
Refer to the City of Renton Public Works Operations Emergency Management Plan.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Mitigate city utility systems to increase the integrity and decrease
damage potential.
b. Implement hazard mitigation in the development of policy, issuing
of permits and the design and construction of city facilities,
including water,sewer,drainage,and street facilities and structures.
This mitigation program will include the designation of inethods to
support emergency power sources for city wells, sewer pumping
stations and fuel supplies necessary to public works operations.
c. Identify opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and makes them known to all agencies that could be
impacted.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Department of Transportation
Identify opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and makes them known to the City of Renton Public Works
Department.
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Develop policies and procedures for emergency response and
recovery for public works activities.
b. Ensure that field personnel have training, proper protection and
equipment necessary for response to an emergency or disaster.
c. Provide regular training to staff for home and work emergency
preparedness.
d. Provide a liaison for city support agencies, Washington State
Department of Transportation and Puget Sound Energy.
e. Work with neighboring jurisdictions and water districts to establish
mutual aid and inter-local agreements.
f. Provide and participates in emergency management training, drills
and exercises in coordination with the City of Rent�n Office of
Emergency Management, in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Department of Transportation
Provide training to ensure personnel are prepared to accomplish their
response and recovery activities in support of the City of Renton Public_
Works Department.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Provide personnel to conduct post disaster safety evaluation of
buildings in accordance with the Damage Assessment Annex.
b. Organize trained personnel to perform preliminary damage
assessment of city roads, bridges and utility systems.
c. Coordinate the city flood fighting operations.
d. Coordinate with support agencies to supply requested services and
resources.
e. Request activation of the City of Renton EOC, if necessary
f. Perform or contracts major recovery work to restore damaged
public facilities under Public Law 93-288, the Disaster Relief Act.
g. Provide for the identification and preservation of essential records.
h. Provide operational control of traffic signals and flashers under the
city's jurisdiction.
i. Provide technical advice and limited resources for emergency
disposal of contaminated soil on city property.
j. Organize trained personnel to perform preliminary damage
assessment of city roads, bridges, utility systems, city vehicles and
equipment.
k. Provide debris clearance (except on private property), emergency
protective measures, emergency and temporary repairs and/or
construction on city lands, roads, dikes, drainage, storm/sanitary
sewer and water systems, and facilities.
I. Provide light and heavy construction equipment, supplies and
personnel.
m. Provide for emergency restoration of city roads, water and
storm/sewer systems, construction equipment, and emergency
vehicles.
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n. Coordinate and provide for the placement of traffic controi signs
and barricades for road closures, detours and potential road
hazards. Provide operational control of traffic signals and flashers
under city jurisdiction.
o. Monitor city water supply for possible contamination.
p. Coordinate with support agencies to supply requested services and
resources.
q. Request activation of the City of Renton EOC, if necessary.
r. Request public works resources from neighboring jurisdictions or
districts through pre-existing verbal agreements.
s. Register, train and coordinate volunteer workers as needed for
activities associated with this ESF.
t. Provide and maintain city vehicles.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, when requested.
b. Request activation of damage assessment teams.
c. Prepare and forward situation reports to the King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center or the Washington State EOC.
d. Provide hazardous materials personnel and equipment to support
City of Renton Public Works Department response and recovery
activities, when requested.
e. Provide fire suppression personnel and equipment to support City of
Renton Public Works Department response and recovery activities.
f. Provide communication resources and support as needed.
g. Provide personnel to the damage assessment teams.
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City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Provide maintenance personnei and equipment to support public
works response and recovery activities.
b. Provide Parks personnel to the damage assessment teams.
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
a. Conduct damage assessment of City of Renton Public Works
Department structures in accordance with the Damage Assessment
Annex.
b. Provide a structural engineer to assess conditions on private
property if there is an immediate threat to life.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide police personnel and equipment to support public works
response and recovery activities.
b. Provide communication resources and support as needed.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Provide support and resource allocation for City of Renton Public Works
Department response and recovery activities, when requested.
King County/Metro Transit
Provide resources and technical support for City of Renton Public Works
Department response and recovery activities.
Washington State Department of Transportation
a. Reconstruct, repair, and maintain state transportation systems.
b. Notify City of Renton Public Works Department regardingthe status
of the state transportation systems through Renton.
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c. Coordinate with City of Renton Public Works Department on the
designation of alternate transportation routes.
d. Provide personnel to be part of the preliminary damage assessment
team for City of Renton Public Works Department transportation
systems and facilities, when requested.
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provide damage assessment evaluations to the City of Renton Public Works
Department or the City of Renton EOC if activated,to include identification
of outages and main breaks,their locations,and probable restoration times
on the utility systems within the City of Renton.
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Provides regulatory information,technical and resource support forthe City
of Renton Public Works Department response and recovery activities.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
a. Continues with response and recovery activities until completed.
b. Provides documentation of costs incurred for the response and
recovery efforts of City Public Works operations to the Renton
Emergency Operations Center.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Coordinates public works operations and engineering support for the City of
Renton for the emergency construction, demolition, repair, operation and
management of essential facilities, and the inspection of those facilities
during or following an emergency or disaster.
2. Coordinates the inspection and repair of essential equipment and vehicles.
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B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
King County/Metro Transit
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Environmenta) Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Transportation
Assist the City of Renton Public Works Department in providing support forthis ESF
during an emergency or disaster.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
City of Renton Public Works Emergency Management Plan.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Public Works Emergency Management Plan
B. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
C. ATC-20 Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings
D. Intertie Agreements for Emergency Water Supplies
Purveyors include City of Kent,Tukwila, and Seattle
E City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
F. Puget Sound Regional Transportation Recovery Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
A. ATC-20: Standards for seismic evaluation of buildings developed by the Applied
Technology Council
IX. APPENDICES
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 4
FIREFIGHTING
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Public Works Department
City of Renton Police Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Northwest Coordination Group
Mutual Aid Agencies
Utility Companies
Valley Communications Center
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 4 (ESF 4) is to provide for citywide
coordination of fire prevention, suppression and control within the City of Renton.
This ESF will also provide for the coordinated use of fire department resources in
handling urban, rural and wildland fires which could result from, or occur
coincidentally with, significant natural disasters such as an earthquake.
B. Scope
Firefighting involves the organization and management of fire scene activities.This
includesthe resource assistance of other agencies through the countywide mutual
aid agreement and the statewide mobilization plan.
For the purpose of this ESF, fire service is considered fire suppression and control.
Basic emergency medical care and immediate life safety services, such as rescue
and hazardous materials response, although delivered by the City of Renton Fire&
Emergency Services Department, are detailed in other ESFs.
II. POLICIES
A. The guidelines established in the Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department's
Standard Operating Procedures shall be followed in responding to an emergency
or disaster. National Incident Management System/ Incident Command System
(NIMS/ ICS) principles are used to manage emergency and disaster operations.
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B. Priority is given to firefighter and public safety.
C. In the event the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department has
exhausted all resources through automatic mutual aid agreements,one or more
of three established fire resource plans may be activated. These three plans
consist of the King County Fire Resource Plan, the South Puget Sound Regional
Fire Defense Plan and the Washington State Fire Services Resources Mobilization
Plan (RCW 38.54.030).
D. The City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC), if activated, will be
informed when resources are reasonably expected to be exhausted. The City of
Renton EOC will communicate critical resource updates to the Policy Advisory
Group if policy level decisions are required in the continued management of the
incident.
E. Firefighting processes and procedures will align with the Northwest Coordinating
Group.
F. The County Critical Incident Stress Management Team through the Department
Chaplain will provide closed forum debriefings, and personal or interpersonal
support for fire personnel and their families when requested.
G. Fire service mutual aid will be exhausted or nearly exhausted prior to requesting
regional or state fire mobilization resources.
H. Valley Communications Center is the designated public safety answering point(E
9-1-1 dispatch center)for the dispatch of fire mobilization resources.Other E 9-1-
1 dispatch centers will support Valley Communications Center upon request.
I. Each local, state or federal agency will assume the full cost of protection of the
lands within its respective boundaries unless other arrangements are made. Fire
protection agencies should not incur costs in jurisdictions outside their area
without reimbursement unless there is a local mutual aid agreement between
those jurisdictions. It is essential that the issue of financial limitation be clarified
through proper official channels for efficient delivery of fire services.
1. Coordination with and support of state and local fire suppressions
organizations is accomplished through the state forester, in cooperation with
the state fire marshal, Washington State Emergency Management Division, or
other appropriate fire suppression organizations operating under NIMS/ ICS.
K. National support for local and state firefighting operations is coordinated
through the National Interagency Coordinating Center(NICC) located at the
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, ID.This is coordinated among
the Washington State Fire Marshal or WEMD and the loint Field Office (JFO).
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Under ideal conditions,the management of large firefighting operations is complex
and involves an immense staff, several different agencies and jurisdictions.
Extremely large fires and those resulting from, or coinciding with a major
earthquake or other disaster, will place extraordinary demands on available
resources and logistics support systems.
A significant natural or technological event may result in many fire emergencies
throughout the City of Renton. Ignition sources could cause hundreds of fires
during and after an earthquake. The damage potential from fires in urban areas
during and after a major earthquake is extreme. Under the worst conditions,these
fires will have the potential to spread rapidly,cause extensive damage, and pose a
serious threat to life, property and the environment. Intra-jurisdiction and mutual
aid firefighting resources may be difficult to obtain and utilize due to massive
disruption of communications, transportation routes, utilities and water systems.
Fire emergencies may occur secondary to windstorm, power outage, flooding,
traffic accidents, hazardous materials releases, lightning strikes and careless human
behavior with fire.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Urban and rural fires may result from, or occur coincidentally with, an
earthquake or as the result of another significant event.
2. All forms of communications may be disrupted, particularly landline forms
such as telephone. Cellular phones and 800 MHz radio systems also rely on
land based towers and repeaters, which may be damaged. Heavy traffic
from the attempted use of these systems, and even fully functional
systems, may be overwhelmed, and therefore should not be relied upon.
Backup communications such as VHF, alternate 800 MHz frequencies (site
trunking operations), mobile data computers, and amateur radio may be
needed.Valley Communications Center, if operable,will be inundated with
calls and may be unable to effectively dispatch calls. If communications are
completely down, it will be necessary for the city to manage its own
resources.
3. Normal response will be hampered by such occurrences as bridge failures,
landslides, traffic congestion, fallen debris, flooding or fire. Fire and life
safety response times will be delayed and responses to occurrences will be
prioritized.
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4. Agencies, which commonly support large fire suppression operations
(mutual aid, fire mobilization, police, public works, the Department of
Ecology, the American Red Cross, etc.), will receive many fire and non-fire
related requests. Many of the resources normally avaiiable for use in
fighting large fires may be unavailable.
5. Support normally given by electric,gas and water utility companies may be
hampered by the magnitude of the incident.Also, utility failure such as the
disruption of firefighting water supply may compound,or add to the size of
the incident.
6. Availability of fire service personnel may be limited due to injuries,personal
concerns, needs or limited access to work location. First arriving recall
personnel may be assigned to initial first response for emergencies.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The City of Renton will manage and coordinate firefighting activities within the city.
Other City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department functions may be
carried out concurrently and by the same personnel during the course of
firefighting.The City of Renton is signatory to a countywide mutual aid agreement.
The fire service also cooperates in a statewide mobilization plan. This plan is
activated through a detailed request to the South Puget Sound Regional
Coordinator through Valley Communications Center. City of Renton is also a
participant in the Zone 3 Fire Operations Chief Coordinators, for large scale
incidents.
The Fire Chief or designate will activate the Departmental Operations Center(DOC)
to manage and support complex or significant field incidents, or high call volume
events. The Duty Chief or on-duty North Battalion Chief/Safety Officer will be an
overall coordinator of fire service activities during or following a disaster.The DOC
will coordinate with the field command post and the City of Renton EOC as
necessary.
The Incident Management System will be utilized under this plan to manage
disaster operations.
B. Organization
The Fire Chief for the City of Renton has the responsibility for the accomplishment
of firefighting activities in the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department's service area. The fire stations have pre-designated response areas
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Reduction (Fire Prevention) Section is responsible for providing International Fire
and Building Code inspections, plans checking, public education and fire
investigation.
C. Procedures
The City of Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department's policies and procedures
outline mutual aid partners and DOC guidelines to be used for large incidents.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Develop and implement fire prevention and fire safety programs.
b. Review building plans, issue permits and perform business
inspections in an effort to reduce the risk of fire.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provide training to fire personnel responsible for suppression
operations, including the Incident Management System, safety
procedures, and communications.
b. Prepare pre-incident fire surveys of large and/or high hazard
facilities in Renton to enhance response capabilities.
c. Review the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization
Plan annually and update the City of Renton Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan appropriately.
d. Review mobilization communication needs with the South Puget
Sound Regional Coordinator annually per the Washington State Fire
Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
e. Coordinate preparedness and planning efforts with hazardous
material facilities in the City of Renton under the Superfund
Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III Program. The
SARA Title III Program is covered in ESF 10 — Hazardous Materials
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Assume full responsibility for fire suppression and immediate life
safety services within the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department's service area utilizing the Incident Management
System.
b. Confine and extinguish fires, conduct technical rescue operations,
and provide command structure to emergency operations within
the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department's
response area.
c. Develop and implement strategic incident action plans.
d. The DOC will maintain operational command and control over field
activities.
e. Request the support of mutual aid agreement signatories to the City
of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department as needed.
f. Respond to assist those mutual aid signatories when requested if,
within the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department's
service area, staffing levels and the situational demands for service
allows the rendering of aid,without reducingthe level of protection
in that service area.
g. Request the assistance of support agencies.
h. Provide a fire liaison and/or other personnel to the City of Renton
EOC, as requested.
i. Request additional personnel and resources as needed beyond
mutual aid agreements,through the King County Fire Resource Plan,
the South Puget Sound Fire Defense Plan or the Washington State
Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
j. Perform damage assessment and triages fire and emergency
services responses.
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k. Activate the City of Renton EOC, if requested.
I. Assist in the coordination and documentation necessary for the
recovery of disaster expenses following a State Fire Mobilization or
a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Utility Companies
a. Provide equipment and personnel to support fire suppression
activities when requested, as available.
b. Provide documentation of costs incurred for the response and
recovery efforts to the Applicant Agent for the city if federal
reimbursement is sought,or to the City of Renton Fire&Emergency
Services Department.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Northwest Coordination Group
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Provide personnel,equipment and/or services to support the City of Renton
Fire & Emergency Services Department and fire activities.
Valley Communications Center
Serve as a Public Safety Answering Point(PSAP), providing call receiving and
dispatch services, and procure additional firefighting resources for the City
of Renton.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Conduct a post-incident review to evaluate the incident.
b. Compile the appropriate documentation for the incident report.
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c. Provide the documentation necessary for damage and cost tracking
to the Applicant Agent for the city if federal or state reimbursement
is sought, or to the appropriate City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department personnel.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Utility Companies
a. Assist the Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department in
evaluating the incident and providing information for the incident
report.
b. Provide estimates for damage and costs incurred by the incident to
the designated city personnel tasked with tracking eligible expenses
for reimbursement.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire& Emergency Services Department
Manage and support firefighting activities
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Northwest Coordination Group (NWCG)
Renton Emergency Communication Service (RECS)
Utility Companies
Valley Communications Center (Public Safety Answering Points)
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Support firefighting activities of the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department consistent with this ESF and the Fire & Emergency Services
Department Standard Operating Procedures.
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VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to requesting additional resources through the Washington State Fire Services
Mobilization Plan,the primary and support agencies will provide the available personnel,
facilities and equipment to support firefighting activities.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department Standard Operating
Procedures
B. Zone 3 Fire Ground Incident Practices and Tactics
C. King County Fire Resource Plan
D. South Puget Sound Regional Fire Defense Plan
E. Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
A. Request for Resources based on Fire Mobilization requirements
B. ICS 201 for IMT resource
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 5
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Department of Homeland Security
� Federal Bureau of Investigatian
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 5 (ESF) is to collect, evaluate and
disseminate information in regards to a potential or actual emergency or disaster,
and to coordinate and support the response and recovery activities for the City of
Renton.
B. Scope
This ESF is most applicable to the City of Renton's departments and outside
agencies that would most likely have a role in the City of Renton Emergency
Operations Center (EOC) during activation.
I!. POLICIES
A. The City of Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department, Police Department and
EOC will request necessary information from city departments to support
response and recovery efforts.
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B. The Renton Fire&Emergency Services Department, Police Department or the EOC
will provide guidance for each city department in making their reports.
C. In circumstances that include a component of terrorism, civil disturbance, or
other law-enforcement sensitive intelligence,the City of Renton Police
Department will be the lead agency in information coordination to ensure
proper intelligence-handling procedures are established and enforced.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
1. Renton city officials have identified the primary hazards that could
potentially impact the city. The potential effects of these hazards could
disrupt public services, damage property, and cause injury or death of
persons within affected areas.
The primary hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation
Plan and include floods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris
flows, volcanic hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases,
and acts of terrorism or civil disturbance. Additionally,the city is subject to
major transportation disruptions and accidents, utility and infrastructure
failures or collapses, public health emergencies,and mass casualty incidents
from any cause.
2. In circumstances that include a component of terrorism, civil disturbance,
or other law-enforcement sensitive intelligence, the City of Renton Police
Department will be the lead agency in information coordination to ensure
proper intelligence-handling procedures are established and enforced.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The urgency of the event may direct the focus toward response operations
and City of Renton EOC activation. As a result, initial reporting to the State
Emergency Operations Center or King County Emergency Operations Center
may be delayed.
2. Early in the course of the event, little information will be available and
information may be vague and inaccurate.
3. Reporting to the state or county will improve as the event matures.
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IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The departments and outside agencies operating in the City of Renton EOC will
work to meet the information requirements of the EOC.This will include receiving
periodic reports from field representatives. Additionally, the City of Renton EOC
staff may request information from liaison coordinators, field representatives, or
the private sector.
The City of Renton EOC Planning Section is responsible for the supervision of
information and analysis in the EOC. This section has the responsibility to collect,
evaluate, process, and disseminate information, documenting everything on
situation and status reports. The Planning Section in the City of Renton EOC will
share information with the Incident Commander in the field to ensure that Incident
Action Plans are based upon the most complete information available.
City of Renton department representatives in the City of Renton EOC will develop
reporting procedures with their field representatives to facilitate information flow
between the field and the EOC.
8. Organization
The City of Renton EOC is organized utilizing the basic concepts of the National
Incident Management System and consists of the functional areas needed for
coordination of the event,which could include Operations, Planning, Logistics,and
Finance/Administration sections, and other core functions such as Public
Information and Communications.
C. Procedures
1. See the City of Renton EOC procedures.
2. See individual department/division's standard operating procedures.
3. See the City of Renton EOC Desk Manual
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
None
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Prepare standardized reporting formats for citywide use.
b. Establish reporting procedures for all departments.
c. Prepare a standard template for the Mayor's Proclamation of
Emergency.
d. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Police Department
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
Cify.of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
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E. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate and prepare periodic situation reports to send to the
state or county.
b. Provide briefings on the incident periodically to city
departments/divisions as appropriate.
c. Prepare the Mayor's Proclamation of Emergency.
d. Request information from city departments,volunteer organizations
and the private sector, as necessary.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide briefings on the incident periodically to city
departments/divisions as appropriate.
b. Request information from city departments,volunteer organizations
and the private sector, as necessary.
c. The City of Renton Police Department may contact federal agencies
to include the Department of Homeland Security or the Federal
Bureau of Investigation to solicit information related to the current
incident.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
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Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
a. Collect information from their field representatives, if applicable,to
distribute to the City of Renton EOC as appropriate.
b. Provide a liaison to the City of Renton EOC, as available.
c. Analyze information specific to their department/agency and make
recommendations to the City of Renton EOC Director on actions to
be taken.
d. Make requests from field representatives, if applicable, for special
information.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Share information regarding regional effects with the City of Renton EOC,
and solicit input and participation from the City of Renton in regional
decision-making based on the best available information.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
a) Prepare situation reports as necessary.
b) Continue compiling information and documentation as necessary.
c) Review and revise reporting procedures and formats as necessary.
d) Prepare, submit and track all documentation necessary for federal
and state reimbursement of Presidential declared disasters.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
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City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
a) Continue to provide information to the City of Renton's Fire &
Emergency Services Department or EOC, as necessary.
b) Review and revise reporting procedures as necessary.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
1. Coordinate the collection,evaluation, documentation and dissemination of
information in regards to potential or actual emergencies or disasters that
could affect the City of Renton.
2. Provide emergency management staff to the City of Renton EOC and/or
field operations as needed.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
1. Support the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department in the
collection, evaluation and dissemination of information in regards to
potential or actual emergencies or disasters that could affect the City of
Renton.
2. Provide personnel to the City of Renton EOC when requested and if
available to serve in support functions or liaison roles.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Standard office machines, computers, printers, facsimile machines, charts,
boards, and communications equipment.
B. Emergency/Disaster Liaison from the support agencies to the City of Renton EOC.
C. Communication links between the City of Renton EOC and the support agencies
that are not located within the EOC.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton EOC Desk Manual
B. Regiona) Disaster Plan for Public and Private Agencies in King County,Washington
C. Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan and Annexes
D. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
E. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6
MASS CARE, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
Primary Agency: City of Renton Community Services Department
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
Catholic Community Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Harambee Church
Regional Animal Services of King County
Salvation Army
Washington State Animal Response Team
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to coordinate efforts in
providing shelter, feeding, housing, pet shelters and other mass care/human
services following an emergency or disaster within the City of Renton.
B. Scope
The needs of emergency workers and the general population are often the same
during times of disaster. An emergency worker care program will be established
by the Renton Community Services Department to meet these needs. This
program will be established with the guidance and assistance of the American
Red Cross but will not be dependent upon the American Red Cross for delivery.
Pet and animal shelters will be guided by the Renton Police Department because
people may not leave hazardous areas without their pets; pet shelters will be
established as needed. The Community Services Department will work with
people who have pets but that cannot be housed in the shelter by arranging
housing vouchers with hotels and apartments that allow pets.
As part of the National Response Framework, the American Red Cross, largely
through the utilization of volunteers, plans and prepares to support local
jurisdictions in regional mass care needs. The City of Renton Community Services
Department will work with the American Red Cross in an effort to facilitate
delivery of the following mass care services established by the American Red
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Cross and their volunteers but the Community Services Department will retain
primary responsibility for the following functions:
1. Shelter
The provision for emergency shelter includes the use of designated
shelter sites in existing structures, creation of temporary facilities such as
tent cities, or the temporary construction of shelters.
2. Feeding
The provision for feeding the general public and emergency workers is
through a combination of fixed sites, mobile feeding units, and bulk food
distribution.
3. Emergency First Aid
Emergency first aid services may be provided to impacted persons and
workers at mass care facilities and at designated sites within the affected
area as described in ESF 8, Health and Medical Services.
4. Disaster Welfare Information
Disaster welfare information regarding individuals residing within the
affected area will be collected and provided (as capabilities allow) to
immediate family members outside the area, through a disaster welfare
information system. This will also help in the reunification of family
members within the area who were separated at the time of the event.
5. Bulk Distribution of Emergency Relief Items
Sites will be established within the affected area for distribution of
emergency relief items. The bulk distribution of these items may be
accomplished regionally, and will be determined by the requirements to
meet urgent needs of impacted persons for essential items.
6. Transportation to Shelters
Provide transportation for the general population, especially patients
with Medical Needs that either do not have caretakers or cannot
otherwise provide their own transportation.
7. Animal Shelters
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Shelters will be established at the Publics Work Maintenance Yard.
Livestock and various pet needs will be coordinated with King County
Animal Care operations to manage high volumes of pet and livestock
needs.
Initial response activities will focus on meeting urgent needs of impacted
persons on a mass care basis with available resources. FEMA (the Federal
Emergency Management Agency) and other government agencies will provide
disaster assistance such as loans, grants, and temporary housing. Coordination of
these assistance programs between the providers and the users will be required.
II. POLICIES
A. The City of Renton will maintain a directory of shelters identified by the
American Red Cross or designated by the City for shelter use.
B. Mass care sheiter facilities will receive priority consideration for structural
inspections to ensure the safety of occupants.
C. The American Red Cross and King County Parks have formed a partnership with
several jurisdictions to store containers supplied with cots, blankets, etc., in
cities and at county facilities.The City of Renton will maintain a list of shelter
supply locations within the City of Renton, and will follow agreement terms in
applicable MOUs to access and use these supplies.
D. In accordance with the National Response Framework, persons with access and
functional needs include persons with additional needs before, during, and
after an incident in functional areas, including but not limited to: maintaining
independence, communication,transportation, supervision, medical care.
Individuals in need of response assistance may include:those who have
disabilities; who live in institutionalized settings;who are elderly;who are
children; who are from diverse cultures; who have limited English proficiency
or are non-English speaking; or who are transportation disadvantaged.
E. The city shall include persons with access and functional needs in ESF 6
planning and testing.
F. The city recognizes the special needs of children, particularly as they related to
issues of safety and welfare in the shelter setting and the need for swift
reunification with families.
G. All persons, regartlless of access or functional need, shall have equal access to
available state supported general population shelter if they are able to meet
their own needs, have a reliable caretaker(s), or with some assistance from
volunteers, to assist with personal and/or medic�l care.
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H. City supported shelters shall accommodate service animals that accompany
persons with access or functional needs.
I. During a disaster and when requested to support a jurisdiction's sheltering
efforts, the city will make every reasonable effort to provide facilities that are
compliant with applicable laws pertaining to accessibility. Persons with access
or functional needs shall receive the same standard of care and services as
accorded to all others, regardless of the venue in which they are sheltered.
1. All persons involved in the direct provision of disaster case management
services shall be subject to criminal history background checks and verification
of appropriate training.
K. Persons requiring acute or skilled medical care cannot be accommodated in a
general population shelter and shall be sheltered under ESF 8 in a medical
shelter.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Depending on the emergency or disaster, a significant percentage of the
population of Renton could be displaced from their homes. In an earthquake,
structures may be damaged and unsafe for occupancy. In many disasters, roads
may be disrupted or blocked, preventing access to individual homes. Although
homes may be undamaged, the absence of utilities could also drive people from
their homes to seek shelter. Disruption of roads may make it difficult for
displaced residents to reach shelter services.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The amount of damage to structures, essential systems and services
could rapidly overwhelm the capacity of the City of Renton to assess the
event and respond effectively to basic and emergency human needs.
2. Damage to roads, airports, communications systems, etc., could hamper
emergency response efforts. The movement of supplies could be
seriously impeded. Many professional emergency workers and others
who normally would help during an event could be unable to reach their
assigned posts.
3. Emergency facilities could be severely damaged or inaccessible.
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4. Thousands of people could be forced from their homes, depending on
such factors as the time of occurrence, area demographics, building
construction, and existing weather conditions.
5. There may be numerous dead and injured.
6. Thousands of family members may be separated immediately following a
sudden-impact event, such as children at school and parents at work.
There may be transients, tourists, etc., also involved.
7. Planning for ESF 6 is based on a worst-case scenario in which an event
occurs without warning at a time of day that will produce maximum
casualties. Consideration should also be given to other events that could
cause numerous casualties and require the temporary relocation of
impacted persons.
8. Many impacted persons will remain with or near their damaged homes.
Some will go to mass shelters, others will find shelter with friends and
relatives, and some will also go to public areas such as fire and police
stations looking for guidance. However, fire and police stations will not
be viable locations for public shelter.
9. The magnitude of the event will determine the need for large, long-term
shelters.
10. The restoration of communication systems, disrupted by damages and
overloads, may take weeks.
11. Large numbers of spontaneous volunteers will require a planned staging
area, registration and operational procedures.
12. Large numbers of impacted persons with pets will not go to shelters if
pets are not accepted.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
1. The City of Renton Community Services Department has been designated
the primary agency responsible for managing the activities of ESF 6.
Resources from the private sector will also be applied to the response
and recovery effort. The Community Services Department will provide an
Emergency Shelter Operations Manual for the designated sites. The City
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will attempt to provide emergency shelter training for staff and
volunteers through coordination with the American Red Cross.
2. The City of Renton will coordinate with the American Red Cross through
the City of Renton EOC. The capability of the American Red Cross to
provide representation to the EOC is not assumed. If American Red Cross
liaison staff cannot support the City of Renton EOC, communications will
be established through the King County Regional Communications Center
and Emergency Coordination Center (KCRCECC) or Washington State
Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
3. The City of Renton has numerous Community Services parks, open
spaces, and ball fields that may accommodate recreational vehicles,
tents, etc., in the event of an emergency or disaster.
4. The City of Renton Police Department with coordinate with Regional
Animal Service of King County and WASART agencies to accommodate
pet and animal shelters in the event of an emergency or disaster.
5. The City of Renton Community Services has established a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Catholic Community Services and
Harambee Church, respectively, to provide cold weather shelters
B. Organization
The City of Renton Community Services Department will manage the mass care
needs of emergency workers with the support of the American Red Cross and
other agencies. The American Red Cross, as capabilities allow with their
personnel, network of volunteers and like agencies, will support the Renton
Community Services Department in delivering and managing the mass care
services as described in this ESF, although their shelter operations support will
be limited to the general population.
Types of Shelters include but are not limited to:
• General Population Shelters/Dormitory
• Warming/Cooling, Day Sheltering
• Disaster Meal Sites
• Special Populations Shelters
• Pet Shelters
• Livestock Shelters
• Medical Needs Shelters
• Mass Care Staff Shelters
• Emergency Responder Shelters
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C. Procedures
City of Renton Community Services Department standard operating procedures
provide guidance on implementation of this ESF and maintenance of a working
relationship with the American Red Cross.
The American Red Cross procedures will govern operation of shelters set up by
the American Red Cross, as well as utilization of American Red Cross volunteers.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary
City of Renton Community Services Department
None
2. Support Agencies
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Develops plans and procedures for shelter operations in
coordination with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department.
b. Develops partnership plans with the American Red Cross.
c. Develops and participates in emergency management training,
drills, and exercises in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
a. Develops partnership plans with City of Renton Community
Services Department.
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b. Participates in emergency management training, drills, and
exercises in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Assists the City of Renton Community Services Department with
the development of plans and procedures for shelter operations.
b. Facilitates partnership plans between the City of Renton
Community Services and the American Red Cross.
c. Supports the development of and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Establishes, organizes, and develops a pet sheltering operation.
b. Facilitates partnership plans between the City of Renton
Community Services Department and other agencies on pet
sheltering needs.
c. Supports the development of and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
a. Develops plans and procedures for the reassignment of city staff
and the registration and use of volunteers during an emergency or
disaster.
b. Participates in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF.
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F. Respor�se Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Activates and operates emergencyshelters.
b. Coordinates response efforts with the American Red Cross.
c. Provides referrals for emergency assistance and human services.
d. Supports the development of and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
As resources allow, and potentially in a regionalized model, provides the
following services:
a. Food, Shelter and Emerqency Supplies: During a disaster, first
priority is to ensure that people have a safe place to stay, food,
and emergency supplies. Red Cross works with government and
community partners to open shelters where residents will find
comfort with a hot meal, recovery information, and a place to rest.
For emergency workers and people returning to their homes, the
Red Cross mobilizes emergency response vehicles from which
disaster workers distribute food, water, and essential clean-up
items that might not be immediately available in the community.
b. Welfare Information: Disasters often disrupt regular
communication channels and can separate families. Through the
Red Cross' nationwide network of chapters, family members may
request welfare information regarding their loved ones. The Red
Cross "Safe and Well" Web site enables people within a disaster
area to let their families and friends outside of the affected region
know that they are all right, Clients register on Safe and Well, by
going to http://redcross.orq/safeandwell. Red Cross call agents at
1-800-RED-CROSSwill register individuals without computers or
connectivity.
c. Client Casework and Recovery Planninq and Assistance: To help
people with disaster-caused needs, Red Cross provides
individualized client services through casework. Particular �
y attention is given to those who have experienced significant
damage or loss of their homes. This casework process consists
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of an in-depth interview that allows the worker to assess the
client's immediate needs. With this information, the caseworker
can connect the client with items, financial assistance and/or
referrals to local resources which can meet those immediate
needs. The caseworker also engages the client in a brief planning
process which can help identify action steps for the client to follow
in the first few days or weeks after a disaster. Red Cross
caseworkers work closely with local, state and federal government
to ensure clients have access to all available resources.
d. Disaster Health and Mental Health Services: After an emergency,
injuries can ensue, essential prescription medicines lost, and the
shock and stress of sudden loss can overwhelm a person's
normal coping skills. The Red Cross deploys licensed health and
mental health professionals who are specificaliy trained and
equipped for disaster responses to help. Disaster health
professionals are available for emergency first aid, medical
assessment, triage and replacement of emergency medications.
Our Disaster Health Services team meets these needs through
item distribution, financial assistance or referrals to community
partners. Disaster mental health professionals in shelters and
service locations provide mental health assessments, crisis
intenrention and a sympathetic ear to those in need.
e. Provides preliminary and detailed damage assessments of the
affected area to determine the number of dwellings and public
shelters damaged and the extent of damage.
f. Coordinates, within its agreements, the provision of relief efforts
by any volunteer organizations actively engaged in providing relief
assistance to disaster survivors.
g. Coordinates its relief activity with participating and support
agencies and affected areas through liaisons to the state, county,
and local jurisdiction EOCs.
h. Makes recommendations to the City of Renton EOC for the
establishment of mass care priorities.
City of Renton Human Resources Risk Management
Reassigns city personnel and registers and assigns volunteers as
requested.
City of Renton Police Department
Washington State Animal Response Team
Regional Animal Services of King County
Provides support in organizing animal sheltering for the Community
Services Department.
Caxholic Community Services
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Harambee Church
Provide cold we�ther shelters for the homeless populations.
Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Coordinate City of Renton EOC Operations.
The Salvation Army
Greater Renton Community Organizations Act9ve in Disaster
Provide support to the Renton Community Services Department as
resources and capabilities allow.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Continues to operate shelters as capabilities allow.
b. Assist in services or arranging longer term housing
c. Referrals to other agencies for appropriate services
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Demobilizes pet sheltering operations
b. Provides the long-term resources for unwanted pets
American Red Cross
Catholic Community Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Harambee Church
Salvation Army
Support recovery activities consistent with their mission and capabilities.
Continues to support mass care recovery activities through the Renton
Community Services Department.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community Services Department
Provides overall coordination for the accomplishment of this ESF.
B. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
As resources allow:
1. Supports efforts to provide sheltering, feeding, and emergency first aid
following a natural or technological event requiring response and
recovery assistance.
2. Operates a disaster welfare information system to collect, receive, and
report information regarding the status of impacted persons and assist
with family reunification within the event area.
3. Coordinates bulk distribution (potentially regionally) of emergency relief
supplies necessary to this ESF.
City of Renton Police Department
Regional Animal Services of King County
Washington State Animal Response Team
1. Supports and maintains efforts to provide pet sheltering and feeding
following a natural event requiring response and recovery assistance.
2. Operates and/or supports a pet and animal shelter system that can
collect, receive and report information reuniting pet owners with their
pets.
Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster
Harambee Church
Catholic Community Services
Salvation Army
Supports the City of Renton Community Services Department in the
accomplishment of ESF 6 within the limits of their expertise and resources.
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Vi. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Resources that may have to be mobilized in support of mass care activities
include the transportatior� of cots, blankets, air mattresses, sleeping bags,
pe�rtable toilets, water containers, cooking equipment, registration forms,
tables, chairs, medical supplies, animal kennels and food dishes, tents, fencireg,
and transport vehicles. Many of these supplies will already be in shelter
locations or can be obtained through normal supply channels.
B. Personnel resources will include American Red Cross staff, volunteers such as
veterans groups, labor unions, scouting organizations, professional
associations, City of Renton employees trained in shelter operations and
private organizations with whom the American Red Cross has agreements.
Skilled individuals will be identified from among these groups.
VII. REFERENCES
A. American Red Cross Disaster Service Program Guidance
B. City of Renton Shelter Operations Manual
C. City of Renton Animal Sheltering Plan
D. Mass Care Regional Plans
E. Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) Emergency
Coordination Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 7
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE SUPPORT
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to provide resource
support to city departments/divisions following an emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
Resource support involves the procurement and allocation of resources beyond
normal day to day operations. These resources include equipment, materials,
supplies and personnel required to support the city's departments/divisions during
the response and recovery phases of an emergency or disaster.
II. POLICIES
It is the policy of the City of Renton that departments/divisions utilize their own resources
or mutual aid agreements before requesting outside resources. It is not necessary to wait
to make a request for outside resources until the city is already out of resources; the
request may be initiated earlier to coordinate delivery of outside resources to arrive at the
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In a single incident response, emergency resource requests can be handled through the
field Incident Command organization, but may be delegated to the City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the discretion of the Incident Commander.
When multiple incidents occur simultaneously,as in a regional disaster,and a field Incident
Command structure has not been established to embrace the scope of the entire
emergency, emergency resource requests will be coordinated through the City of Renton
EOC.
In accordance with Chapter 38.52 RCW, RCW 35A.33.120, and Renton Municipal Code,the
City of Renton has emergency powers that include purchasing and resource procurement
necessary to respond to disasters.
RCW 35A.33.080 authorizes the City Council to approve expenditures without public notice
or hearing. Under the policy direction of the Mayor,the Logistics and Finance Sections of
the City of Renton EOC are responsible for city emergency procurements. The Logistics
Section of the City of Renton EOC has the responsibility for locating and ordering resources.
The City of Renton EOC Finance Section will offer support, documentation and handle
actual purchase arrangements in the process.This information will be coordinated with the
City of Renton Administrative Services Department ofthe city in orderto maintain required
documentation.
The Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private Organizations in King County,Washington
to which the City of Renton is a signatory, provides a financial agreement between
signatory partners when mutual aid resources are requested. This financial agreement,
when invoked, supersedes other financial arrangements which may govern normal
response operations and resource sharing between jurisdictions. It also describes the
resource management and procurement process coordinated by King County when loca!
city resources are insufficient to meet the demands of the incident.
Personnel within non-mission-critical functions in their own city departments may be
reallocated to disaster assignments as needed.
lll. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
A significant emergency or disaster may damage or limit the existing resources
needed to maintain vital city services or to care for the general public in need of
disaster assistance. Certain disasters may significantly impact transportation
infrastructure and/or vendor operations and may inhibit the availability and flow of
resources into and within the city.
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Refer to the Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis within the City of
Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan for details on hazards as well as the Basic Plan
portion of City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Resources needed for City of Renton departments/divisions to fulfill the
responsibilities outlined in this Plan will be insufficient.These insufficiencies
may be created by one or more of the following conditions:
a. The extent of the damage overwhelms available resources.
b. Normally available resources are damaged, lost, or unable to be
moved from one place to another due to the incident.
c. The nature of the event requires resources not normally used within
the city.
d. Personnel are injured or unable to report to work due to impacts of
the emergency or disaster.
e. Disruptions in the vendor supply chain may make resources
unavailable or in short supply.
2. Resource replacement or supplementation will likely need to come from
outside sources.
3. Outside resources may not be immediately available. Depending upon the
area affected by the disaster, resources may have to be procured from out
of state.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
City departments/divisions will first utilize normal procedures for their day to day
or mutual aid resources before requesting outside assistance. The City of Renton
Administrative Services Department may assist departments by providing
procedural guidance for emergency resource procurement. The Policy Advisory
Group, in consultation with the City of Renton Administrative Services Department,
will provide policy guidance on financial limits which may be applied to resource
procurement.
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Department Operations Centers (DOC) may be established by any department in
order to manage the dispatch and coordination of department-controlied or
related resources. A DOC will maintain close communication with the Incident
Commander and/or the City of Renton EOC regarding incident priorities and
resources status to ensure overall incident objectives are met.
The City of Renton EOC procedures identify the process for the emergency
procurement of resources. The Logistics Section of the City of Renton EOC is
responsible for the locating and ordering of emergency resources. The City of
Renton Finance Section may offer support and will document the resource
procurement process and handle the actual purchasing/payment for the
transaction.
The resource lists and directories in the City of Renton will be used to identify
locations within the city, as well as vendors, suppliers or other outside sources
where resources may be procured to replace,or supplement those needed to fulfill
the responsibilities of this ESF.
The Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in Disaster(COAD)database
will be used to identify organizations which may be able to provide additional
resources for the response/recovery effort.
B. Organization
This ESF wil) be coordinated by the Logistics Section Chief when the City of Renton
EOC is activated. If the City of Renton EOC is not activated, the Emergency
Management Director will perform or delegate this coordination.
The Policy Advisory Group, in concert with the City of Renton Administrative
Services Department will establish limits on resource procurement parameters if
needed.
The Logistics Section is responsible for coordination of City of Renton EOC
emergency or disaster resource requests and procurement.The Finance Section is
responsible for the contracts and documentation of resources procured through
the City of Renton EOC as well as spending limits and payment options
Individual departments/divisions will determine quantities and use of equipment,
personnel and supplies based on need. The City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department may hold a briefing during the response and recovery phases
of an emergency or disaster to determine department/division's needs as well as
the necessity of City of Renton EOC activation.
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The City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will
coordinate the registration of civilian volunteers within the city per Chapter118-04
WAC, Emergency Worker Program and Chapter 38.52 RCW.
The City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will
coordinate the overall reassignment and deployment of non-mission-critical
personnel from city departments as requested by the City of Renton EOC.
C. Procedures
Resource requests beyond the capability of normal day to day operations will be
received and processed through the City of Renton EOC. Requests for resources
may be initiated by the Incident Command organization in the field, by DOCs,or by
other organizations or entities that have been granted access to the City of Renton
EOC through standing plans or agreements, whether formal or informal.
Personnel from city departments/divisions will be assigned in the City of Renton
EOC to coordinate resource requests.
Resource procurement will be driven by the operational needs of the incident.
Therefore, normal procurement procedures established bythe City of Renton may
be waived to support the urgencies of the emergency or disaster. Waiver of these
procedures is supported by Renton City Code.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate the strategic placement of critical supplies within the
city.
b. Coordinate Continuity of Operations Planning for the city.
c. Coordinate acquisition, development and maintenance of resource
lists, directories and databa�ses.
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d. Ensure resource typing and inventory records are maintained forthe
city.
e. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF to city department/divisions.
f. Provide public education, encouraging citizens to be prepared and
self-sufficient for at least 3 days.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Work with primary and support agencies to establish and review
policies and procedures governing procurement and purchasing.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
c. Assist in identifying existing departments/divisions resource
inventories of major equipment, maintaining and updating records
to provide to the City of Renton EOC.
d. Assist in maintaining vendor/supplier records to identify where
department resources may be supplemented, replaced or repaired
during an emergency or disaster.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Establish a personnel resource registration program as outlined in
Chapter 118-04 WAC Emergency Worker Program.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
c. Coordinate the overall reassignment and deployment of non-
mission-critical personnel from city departments as requested.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Service�s Department
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City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
b. Identify existing departments/divisions resources available to assist
in the response and recovery activities of an emergency or disaster.
c. Maintain inventory records to accurately represent departmentally
controlled assets and resources.
d. Identify resource vendors, suppliers or locations where
departmentally controlled assets may be supplemented, replaced or
repaired during an emergency or disaster.
e. Identify and establish procedures to relocate essential resources
away from hazard potential areas (see the City of Renton Hazard
Mitigation Plan).
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinate activation of the City of Renton EOC if requested.
b. Receive direction from the Policy Advisory Group and the City of
Renton Administrative Services Department on any limits or other
parameters established for procurement.
c. Coordinate or delegate the procurement of resources within the
organizational structure of the City of Renton EOC.
d. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
e. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas ifvulnerable to
the disaster.
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f. Ir� conjunction with Damage Assessment PrimaryAgencies,conduct
a department/divisio� briefing to determine the scope of the
emergency or disaster, resource needs, City of Renton EOC
activation, and status of city response and recovery capabilities.
g. Forward situation reports a�d resource requests to the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regionai Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Provide representation as requested to assist the City of Renton
EOC's Finance or Logistics Sections with procurement and
documentation.
c. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
c. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
d. Make city parks facilities available for personr�e! registration,
s�aging, relocation, and emergency worker shelters.
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City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
c. Relocate essential resources awayfrom hazard areas ifvulnerable to
the disaster.
d. Provide coordination of necessary resources to perform damage
assessment activities.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Attend department/division briefing to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
and recovery activities.
b. Assist the City of Renton EOC as requested with personnel issues.
c. Organize and register civilian volunteers to be utilized in the City of
Renton EOC when requested.
d. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
e. Coordinate the reassignment of other city personnel for disaster
assignments.
f. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Attend department/division briefings to coordinate disaster
information and request resources needed to accomplish response
� and recovery activities.
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b. Provide available personnel and resources for emergency or disaster
work.
c. Relocate essential resources away from hazard areas if vulnerable to
the disaster.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Provide resource support to the city as able to assist in the response and
recovery phases of emergency or disaster operations.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Continue to coordinate response and recovery activities through the
City of Renton EOC, if activated.
b. Conduct a post-incident review to evaluate the City of Renton EOC
procedures to include the resource procurement and allocation
process.
c. Continue communication with the county and state through
situation reports.
d. In accordance with the City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan (ESF
14� assist departments/divisions in compiling documentation for
costs incurred by the emergency or disaster.
e. Coordinate revision of City of Renton's EOC, CEMP and other
emergency management policies and procedures to correct
deficiencies learned from the emergency or disaster.
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f. Update inventory lists of departmenta�ly controlled assets and
resources.
g. Update resource lists with information gained as a result of the
disaster.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
a. Follow appropriate policies and procedures in completing the
required documentation to justify emergency services, contracts,
purchases and expenditures.
b. Attend a post-incident review to evaluate the City of Renton EOC
procedures to include the resource procurement and allocation
process.
c. Compile documentation for departmental costs incurred and
volunteers utilized to be submitted to the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department.
d. Revise internal policies and procedures to correct deficiencies
learned from the emergency or disaster.
e. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
f. Submit a revised resource list of vendors and other suppliers or
locations for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Continue to support response and recovery activities.
b. Assist departments/divisions with disaster insurance claims for
personnel injuries/death, damaged or destroyed city resources.
c. Forward completed documentation for departmental costs incurred
and volunteers utilized to the City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department.
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d. Revise policies and procedures to correct deficiencies learned from
the emergency or disaster.
e. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
f. Submit a revised resource list of vendors and other suppliers or
locations for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
g. Work with the City Attorney to handle documentation of liability
claims filed against the city.
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Continue to support response and recovery activities.
b. Forward completed documentation for departmental costs incurred
by the emergency or disaster to the City of Renton Fire&Emergency
Services Department.
c. Revise policies and procedures to correct deficiencies learned from
the emergency or disaster.
d. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
e. Submit revised inventory lists of departmentally controlled assets
and resources for inclusion in City of Renton EOC documentation.
King County Office of Emergenty Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Management Division
� Continue to provide resource support as requested.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Ensure that operational response and recovery activities are properly coordinated.
Resources are to be procured within the parameters established by the Policy
Advisory Group and the City of Renton Administrative Services Depar#ment, and
under the emergency powers provided by city code and state statute.
Work toward the reduction of outside resource needs and the facilitation of
resource procurement during an emergency or disaster through:
1. Educational programs that encourage area populations including businesses
to be self sufficient for a minimum of three (3) days.
2. Training of city departments/divisions that emphasize the need to
safeguard city resources from the effects of an emergency or disaster.
3. The collection and compilation of resource inventories, and procurement
data.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Maintain departmentally controlled resource inventories.
2. Establish departmental programs that preserve and safeguard resources
from the effects of an emergency or disaster.
3. Prepare plans and/or maintain data that facilitates the procurement of
available resources, which are likely to be needed during an emergency or
disaster.
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Kis�g County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Private Sector Organizations
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Emergency Manwgement Division
Provides resource support as available, to assist in the response and recovery
phases of an emergency or disaster.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Greater Renton Community Organizations Active in a Disaster(COAD) Database
B. City of Renton EOC resource lists
C. City of Renton department-specific inventory records
D. City of Renton vendor records
VII. REFERENCES
A. Chapter 38.52 RCW
B. Chapter 35A.33 RCW
C. Chapter 118-04 WAC
D. City of Renton Municipal Code
E. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
F. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
G. City of Renton EOC resource lists
H. Greater Renton COAD Database
I. Regional Disaster Plan for Pubiic and Private Organizations in King County,
Washington
J. Logistics Management and Resource Toolkit to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Pian
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K. City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
L. City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan (ESF 14)
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 8
PUBIiC NEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES
Primary Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Pubiic Health -Seattle & King County
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Emergency Medical Services
King County Medical Examiner
Private Ambulance Companies
Valley Medical Center
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To coordinate public health and medical care needs resulting from an emergency
or disaster.
B. Scope
7o identify and meet the health and medical needs of individuals and
communities impacted by an emergency or disaster through coordination with
Public Health Seattle & King County and the City of Renton.
I!. POLICIES
The City of Renton will use mutual aid agreements when the city's resources are
depleted or committed.
It is the policy of the City of Renton to operate under the King County Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF) for disaster related
health and medical services. Emergency Medical Technicians or other responders who
provide emergency medical assistance in the City of Renton shall operate under King
County's procedures and protocols.
A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) may be declared to allow Emergency Medical Services
personnel to follow the established written emergency protocols as referenced in the
Seattle-King County Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Plan.
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
1. A significant natural disaster or technological event that overwhelms the
City of Renton would demand county, state, and federal public medical
care assistance.
2. Hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies and other medical/health care
facilities may be structurally damaged or destroyed. Those facilities that
survive with little or no structural damage may be rendered unusable or
only partially usable because of damage to utilities (power, water,
sewer), or the inability of staff to report for duty.
3. Medical and health care facilities which remain in operation and have the
necessary utilities and staff may be overwhelmed by the "walking
wounded" and seriously injured patients who are transported there in
the immediate aftermath of an emergency/disaster occurrence.
4. Medical supplies and equipment will likely be in short supply. Most
health care facilities maintain only inventory stock to meet their short-
term (24 to 36 hours) normal patient load needs. Disruptions in local
communications and transportation systems could prevent timely
resupply.
5. Uninjured persons who require daily medications such as insulin,
antihypertensive drugs, and digitalis may have difficulty in obtaining
these medications because of damage or destruction of normal supply
locations and general shortages within the disaster area.
6. Damage to transportation systems may delay medical transports and
outside assistance from other agencies.
7. Damages to drinking and wastewater systems may complicate health
care and possibly add to the victim or patient totals.
8. Hazardous Materials incidents will present unique problems to patient
care as the patients themselves may become contaminated and
considered hazardous.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. Resources within the affected area will be inadequate to clear casualties
from the scene or treat them in local hospitals. Additional medical
capabilities will urgently be needed to supplement and assist in triage
and treat casualties in the affected area and to transport to the closest
appropriate hospital or other health care facility. Medical resupply will be
needed throughout the event area.
2. Damage to chemical and industrial plants, sewer lines and water
distribution systems, along with secondary hazards such as fires, will
result in toxic environmental and public health hazards to the surviving
population and response personnel.
3. The damage and destruction caused by a natural or technological event
will produce urgent needs for mental health crisis counseling for victims,
their families, and emergency responders.
4. Disruption of sanitation services and facilities, loss of power, and massing
of people to shelters may increase the potential for disease and injury.
5. Public health emergencies may require implementation of public health
measures to contain and control communicable diseases or spread of
environmental hazards.
6. It is likely that public demand for health information and health and
medical services will increase during disasters.
7. The use of gymnasiums and community centers as temporary medical
shelters, alternate care facilities, and family assistance centers may be
necessary. Warehouses or airport hangars may be used as temporary
morgues as needed by the King County Medical Examiner.
8. Members of our community who are seniors, children, disabled,
homeless, non-English speakers, low-income or otherwise in need of
ongoing support, will be more vulnerable during and after an emergency.
A partnership approach will be needed between government, private
industry, volunteer agencies and the media to ensure essential health-
related information and services reach vulnerable residents during an
emergency.
9. Health and medical services will be restored during the recovery period
as soon as practical and within the limitations and capabilities allowed of
affected agencies.
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IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
1. The King County ESF 8 Area Command Center, led by Public Health —
Seattle & King County, coordinates the foilowing:
a. Establishment of overall health and medical response and
recovery objectives.
b. Coordination of incident information with ESF-8 agencies.
c. Identification and coordination of inedical resources.
d. Management of the acquisition and use of inedical resources.
e. Activation of the health and medical Joint Information System
(JIS) as needed to coordinate the content and timing for release of
accurate and consistent health and medical information to the
public, media, and community response partners.
f. Coordination of health and medical information.
g. Investigation into the cause and manner of death resulting from
an emergency or disaster.
h. Overseeing regional health and medical surge capacity measures
associated with added capacity or mobilization of volunteer
personnel.
i. Collaborating with local Emergency Operating Centers (EOCs) to
provide logistical support for medical needs shelters, alternate
care facilities, medication centers, mortuary operations, family
assistance centers, and other field response locations.
j. Implementing local medication distribution strategies directed by
the Local Health Officer.
k. Coordinating with the Puget Sound Blood Center to support the
blood distribution system.
I. Identification of potential sites and support staff for temporary
emergency clinics.
m. Emergency care at shelfers and congregate care facilities.
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n. Coordination of inedica! transportation resources.
o. Communicable disease and environmental he�lth investigation
and mitigation.
p. Support of recovery activities aimed at restoring health and
medical services to pre-event status.
2. The provision of basic and advanced life support services shall be
provided as per existing standard operating procedures, patient care
guidelines and treatment/transfer protocols as promulgated or
coordinated by the Emergency Medical Services Division of Public Health
—Seattle & King County.
3. The American Red Cross may support the Emergency Medical Services
response with additional resources within t�e scope of their mission and
as resources are available.
B. Organization
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department responds to medical
emergencies within the City of Renton and King County Fire Districts 25 and 40. Public
Health -Seattle & King County is the lead agency in providing health medical, and
mortuary response within King County.
C. Procedures
The City of Renton operates under the King County Emergency Medical Services
guidelines. For a Mass Casualty Incident the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department follows procedure written in the Seattle-King County Mass Casualty
Incident (MCI) Plan. Public Health -Seattle & King County foliows procedures written in
the King County, Washington, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, ESF 8,
Health, Medical, and Mortuary Services. As a region the Puget Sound area follows
guidance provided in the Pre-Hospital Emergency Triage and Treatment Annex and the
Victim Information and Family Assistance Annex to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
Public Health—Seattle & King County
a. Communicable disease surveillance, investigation, and cornmunity
containment.
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b. Environmental health protective actions such as vector control,
environmental sampiing, and food product embargoes.
c. Development of inedicai stockpiles.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provide ongoing medical service training to their personnel.
b. Provide CPR training to the public through periodic classes.
c. Establish transport procedures to facilitate disaster operations.
d. Works with local health care providers to establish disaster
treatment centers within the City of Renton.
Public Health—Seattle & King County
a. Develop operational and tactical plans for health and medical
response.
b. Coordinate and manage health and medical training and exercise
opportunities for healthcare providers throughout the region.
c. Assess the region's vulnerability to the health impacts of
emergencies and disasters.
d. Provide ongoing health protection activities such as vaccinations,
provider education, and food and water safety assurance.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
Provide first aid training classes to the public.
Valley Medical Center
Provide training and education in support of emergency readiness.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Establish Incident Command for on scene emergency operations.
b. Provide basic life support (BLS) to ill or injured persons.
c. Coordinate the transport of ill or injured persons.
d. Request additional medical services dependent upon the number
of injuries.
e. Request critical incident stress debriefing teams.
f. Request assistance via the City of Renton EOC to the King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and �
Emergency Coordination Center.
g. Coordinate response efforts with primary agencies.
h. Establish first aid stations when needed.
i. Outreach to vulnerable populations (during preparedness and
response times) to inform them of the health impacts of
emergencies and recommend protective actions.
j. Support evacuation of inedical facilities with aid cars, ambulances
and other logistical support.
k. Make facilities such as community centers available to serve as
medical sites such as medication centers, alternate care facilities,
or family assistance centers.
I. Support the evacuation of inedically fragile residents if a city
evacuation is recommended (Public Health is lead for coordinating
this function).
m. Implement disease control measures such as school closures or
cancellation of public gatherings at the direction of the Local
Health Officer.
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Public Health -Seattle & King County
a. Provide leadership and direction in responding to health and
medical emergencies across King County consistent with the
authority of the Local Health Officer.
b. Activate the ESF 8 Area Command Center, Joint Information
System and MAC Group as appropriate.
c. Provide medical advice and treatment protocols regarding
communicable diseases and other biological hazards to EMS,
hospitals, and healthcare providers.
d. Maintain 24/ 7 Duty Officer program and serve as the primary
point of notification for health and medical emergencies in King
County.
e. Coordinate assessment and response to disaster consequences
affecting food safety, water quality, and sanitation.
f. Coordinate and collaborate with community response agencies in
identifying environmental impact, remediation, and recovery
activities.
g. Coordinate the response of regional veterinarian services and
animal care groups.
h. Direct response activities to vector-borne public health
emergencies.
i. Support mass care sheltering plans throughout the county in
coordination with the American Red Cross and ESF 6 Mass Care
agencies. Public Health's role in mass care sheltering will focus on
assisting with environmental health assessments at shelters.
j. Provide epidemiological surveillance, case investigation,
and follow-up to control infectious disease, including acts of
bioterrorism and outbreaks of food borne illness.
k. Assess the health and medical impacts and potential
consequences posed by emergencies and disasters and
determines appropriate courses of action.
I. Direct and manage medical surge capabilities including medical
needs shelters, alternate care facilities, medication centers and
temporary morgues.
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m. Coordinate and manage incident information and medical
resources for healthcare agencies across King County. �
n. Direct and manage regional isolation, quarantine, and other
control measures necessary in response to disease outbreaks.
o. Direct and manage mass vaccination and antibiotic dispensing
operations.
p. Coordinate requests for medical resources with private vendors,
the King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center and the
State EOC, as needed.
q. Support the King County Department of Community and Human
Services and the American Red Cross in meeting demands for
regional mental health services.
r. Direct the development and dissemination of health messages to
the public, media, response partners, and community based
organizations.
s. Activate the Public Health Information Call Center as needed.
t. Activate the Community Communications Network during
emergencies to provide public health and related information to
community based organizations (CBO) and healthcare providers
serving vulnerable populations and to receive incident
information from CBOs.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Monitor and assure safe drinking water supply.
b. Provide emergency repairs to utility systems as necessary.
American Red Cross
a. Acquaint families with available health resources and services and
make appropriate referrals.
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b. Provide supportive counseling for the family members of the dead
and injured.
c. Provide emergency first aid, supportive counseling, health care for
minor illnesses and injuries to individuals in mass care shelters if
qualified personnel are available, and coordinates support
activities at other sites with Public Health- Seattle/King County.
Valley Medical Center
Provide direct medical care to injured and ill persons at appropriate fixed
and other facilities.
King County Emergency Medical Services
a. Provide advanced life support (ALS) services in response to ill or
injured persons.
b. Provide limited emergency medical transportation capability.
c. Provide Medical Services Officer, if requested.
d. Coordinate regional critical incident stress management for first
responders.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide limited first aid capability.
b. Assist the Medical Examiner with the identification of deceased
persons.
c. Secure medical scene.
King County Medical Examiner
a. Provide notification of emergency morgue locations.
b. Authorize the release of the deceased.
c. Coordinate transportation of the deceased.
d. Track incident related deaths resulting from emergencies and
disasters.
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e. Manage disaster related human remains.
f. Oversee a family assistance center to provide a private, safe and
secure place for survivors of disaster victims to gather, and to
facilitate necessary communication with the KCMEO, and to
facilitate the coordination of psycho-social support.
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Departmen�
Coordinate with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department to facilitate support for employee critical incident stress
debriefing.
Private Ambulance Companies
Assist in the transportation of the injured.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Public Health -Seattle & King County
a. Participate in a debriefing to evaluate the incident.
b. Continue response and recovery efforts in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Departme�t
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Emergency Medical Services
King County Medical Examiner
Private Ambulance Companies
Valley Medical Center
a. Participate in a debriefing to evaluate the incident.
b. Continue response a�d recovery efforts in support of this ESF.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Coordinate the planning and response activities for medical and health
assistance in the event of an emergency or disaster.
B. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Emergency Medical Services
King County Medical Examiner
Private Ambulance Companies
Valley Medical Center
These agencies provide support to the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department and Public Health -Seattle & King County in planning for and
providing medical and public health assistance for an emergency or disaster as
resources are available.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Medical resources including transportation, facilities, equipment and supplies
are managed through ESF 8 Area Command utilizing the WATrac information
management system.
B. Non-medical resources may be requested through King County Office of
Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center.
VII. REFERENCES
A. King County, Washington, Emergency Management Plan, Emergency Support
Function (ESF) 8, Health, Medical, and Mortuary Services
B. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department Mass Casualty Incident Plan
C. King County Emergency Medical Services Protocol
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D. Pre-Hospital Emergency Triage and Treatment Annex to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Co�rdination Plan
E. Victim Information and Family Assistance Annex to the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
F. Seattle-King County Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Plan
V111. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
!X. APPENDICES
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 9
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Primary Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to provide guidance and
coordination for a variety of search and rescue operations within the City of
Renton.
B. Scope
State law encompasses both wildland and disaster search and rescue within the
definition of search and rescue, RCW 38.52.010 Section 7.The federal government
separates the two and covers wildland search and rescue in the National Search
and Rescue Plan, and disaster search and rescue, specifically urban search and
rescue, in the National Response Framework.Search and rescue in this Emergency
Support Function (ESF) is defined as land and/or water search and rescue including
both wildland and disaster search and rescue. Urban search and rescue will be
coordinated by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department and
supported by the City of Renton Police Department.
Air search and rescue is defined by Chapter 47.68 RCW and Chapter 468.200 WAC.
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1!. POLICIES
A. Land search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,conducted and directesi
by the City of Renton Police Department.
B. Air search and rescue for missing or downed civil aircraft is the responsibility of
the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)per Chapter 47.68
RCW.
C. It is the policy of the City of Renton to request land search and rescue serv'rces via
the Valley Communications Center from King County Dispatch (King County
Sheriff's Office),the King County Office of Emergency Management,Washington
State Emergency Management Division, or the City of Renton Emergency
Operations Center (EOC).
D. The National Incident Management System will be utilized for the on-scene
management of search and rescue operations within the City of Renton.
E. Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated, conducted and
directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
1. The City of Renton is vulnerable to airline crashes, terrorist activities,
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Such disasters can result in large,
multi-jurisdictional search and rescue operations.
2. Earthquakes pose a severe threat.A major earthquake would trigger search
and rescue operations involving City of Renton personnel,statewide search
and rescue volunteers, the Washington National Guard, responders from
neighboring jurisdictions,federal response agencies including the military,
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue
Task Forces.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Natural and technological disasters will greatly increase the scope of search
and rescue operations.
2. A major earthquake in the Puget Sound area will resuit in multi-
jurisdictional search and rescue operations.
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3. As the population and industry in our community continues to grow the
likelihood of search and rescue operations increases as well.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
1. Land search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,coordinated,and
directed by the City of Renton Police Department. Requests for additional
resources, including special skills, expertise, or equipment beyond those
available through locally dispatched mutual aid agencies, are coordinated
through the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department or the
City of Renton EOC upon request by the on scene incident commander.
2. Air search and rescue for missing or downed civil aircraft is the
responsibility of Washington State Department of Transportation,Aviation
Division.
3. The City of Renton EOC may be activated to support search and rescue
operations, at the request of the involved department or on scene incident
commander.
4. Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,coordinated and
directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
B. Organization
The City of Renton Police Department is responsible for land search and rescue
operations within our jurisdiction. The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department orthe City of Renton EOC will provide support upon request bythe on
scene incident commander for this ESF.
C. Procedures
1. Land Search and Rescue
a. The City of Renton Police Department will request search and rescue
resources when requested by the on scene incident commander,via
the Valley Communications Center from King County Dispatch
b. The Washington State Emergency Management Division will issue a
mission number to an authorized official in response to a downed or
missing aircraft and will coordinate this with the Washington State
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Department of Transportation, Aviation Division. The Aviation
Division Incident Commander may obtain the mission number on
behalf of the City of Renton in order to facilitate response.
c. The City of Renton Public Works Department is responsible for
providing heavy equipment in support of search and rescue
operations.
d. The City of Renton Community and Economic Development
Department will provide technical advice concerning building safety
and structural stability if needed.
e. Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,
conducted and directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency
Services Department.
2. Air Search and Rescue
a. Air search and rescue for missing or downed civil aviation aircraft is
the responsibility of Washington State Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division (Chapter 47.68 RCW).
b. Upon location of downed aircraft, the incident becomes a land
search and rescue operation under the direction and control of the
City of Renton Police Department. The Washington State
Department of Transportation Aviation Division Incident
Commander provides support as available and assumes
responsibility for the crash site for investigatory purposes.
3. Water Search and Rescue
Water search and rescue operations are primarily initiated,conducted and
directed by the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary and Support Agencies
None
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E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Develop standard operating procedures to coordinate water search
and rescue operations.
b. Develop programs to provide education to the community and
training for search and rescue personnel.
c. Coordinate and maintain a liaison with the City of Renton EOC,
mutual aid agencies and area search and rescue teams.
� d. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
e. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF to City departments and or divisions:
City of Renton Police Department
a. Develop standard operating procedures to coordinate land search
and rescue operations.
b. Develop programs to provide education to the community and
training to search and rescue personnel.
c. Coordinate and maintain a liaison with the City of Renton EOC,
mutual aid agencies and area search and rescue teams.
d. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
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IVlutual Airl Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
a. Plan for and prepare to provide support to the City of Renton in
support of this ESF.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Departmen#
a. Initiate, coordinate and direct water based search and rescue
operations within the City of Renton.
b. Request water search and rescue resource assistance through
mutual aid agreements, or the City of Renton EOC as needed.
c. Activate the City of Renton EOC when requested.
d. Coordinate resource requests.
e. Coordinate documentation and provide situation reports to the
county or the state.
f. Support volunteer worker activities.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Initiate, coordinate and direct land based search and rescue
operations within the City of Renton.
b. Request land search and rescue resource assistance through mutual
aid agreements, via Valley Communications Center from King
County Dispatch, the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center or the City of Renton EOC.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
Provide trained personnel for technical advice concerning damage
assessment of structures through the City of Renton's Damage Assessment
Annex of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
Provide personnel and equipment to support search and rescue activities.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Err�ergency Management Division
Assist in the request and procurement of search and rescue resources.
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
Direct and control air search and rescue operations for downed or missing
civil aircraft.
G. Recovery
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Assist in the coordination and documentation necessary for the
disaster recovery process.
b. Participate in the post-incident review.
City of Renton Police Department
a. Conduct a post-incident review to evaluate the incident.
b. Compile appropriate documentation for the incident report.
c. Provide documentation of costs incurred by the incident to the City
of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Participate in the po�t-incident review.
b. Provides documentation ofcosts incurred bythe incidenttothe City
of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Participate in the post-incident review process.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
� Direct water based search and rescue operations.
• Conduct search and rescue operations in damaged buildings.
• Assess the need for structural collapse rescue teams and requests
appropriate resources.
City of Renton Police Department
Direct land search and rescue operations for missing persons.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Voluntary Organizations
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
Washington State Military Department, National Guard
Provide appropriate support to search and rescue programs.
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Assist in the request and procurement of search and rescue resources.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
The City of Renton will provide resources as able for conducting search and rescue
operations. When all resources are exhausted,a request will be made through King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center for additional resources specific to the response needs.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Chapter 38.52 RCW
B. Chapter 47.68 RCW
C. Chapter 118.04 WAC
D. Chapter 468.200 WAC
E. National Response Framework, ESF 9
F. National Search and Rescue Plan
(U.S. Department of Defense Joint Publication 3-50.1)
G. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
H. King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
I. Structural Collapse and Rescue Annex to the Puget Sound Regional Catastrophic
Disaster Coordination Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 10
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE
Primary Agency: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Fuel Providers and Pipeline Companies
King County Bomb Squad
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Port of Seattle Bomb Squad
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
United States Department of Transportation, Coast Guard
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Labor and Industry
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
I. INTRODI�CTION
A. Purpose
To mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a hazardous materials
release that may affect the City of Renton.
B. Scope
To provide guidance for off-site emergency planning and notification to minimize
exposure and/or damage to human health and safety or to the environment as
required by Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Acts of
198b (SARA), and known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act (EPCRA).
IL POLICIES
OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910.120 (q) identifies the training levels for hazardous
materials response. This is the minimum level of training provided to the City of Renton
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Hazardous Material Team. The guidelines establish in the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department Standard Operating Procedures shall be followed in
responding to a hazardous material incident.
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department with the King County Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) coordinates planning, training and reporting
with city responders, facilities, mutual aid representatives and members of the King
County LEPC. This is required under the SARA/EPCRA Program. It is the policy of the City
of Renton that in supporting the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and
King County LEPC, the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department maintains
information provided by facilities requiring reporting and planning under Title III.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Hazardous materials may be released during a naturally occurring event like
earthquakes or during an industrial accident, terrorism or illegal activity. The City
of Renton has a high volume of hazardous materials used, manufactured, stored
and transported which increases the likelihood of a significant release. Illegal
drug labs and dumping create yet another concern. The coordination of
emergency response operations of hazardous material incidents may require
multi-agency and multi-disciplinary responses. Disciplines involved may include
fire responders, law enforcement, environmental containment and clean-up
specialists, fish and wildlife experts, emergency medical services, and
environmental health.
SARA/EPCRA facilities are required to maintain plans for warning, notification,
evacuation and site security under numerous regulations. Copies are filed with
the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. A hazardous material incident may develop slowly or occur without
warning.
2. Actual or threatened releases of hazardous materials often require
immediate response.
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3. Most hazardous material incidents are minor in scope and can be
handled by trained facility personnel and/or the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department Hazardous Materials Team. However,
potential exists for a large-scale incident, which would require multiple
resources and the need for mass evacuation of downwind populations or
sheltering in place.
4. The number and severity of major incidents can be minimized by
prevention programs.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department has the primary
responsibility for protecting life, the environment and property threatened by
hazardous materials incidents, except where this has been specifically
preempted by state or federal laws or regulations. Hazardous materials response
is organized under the National Incident Management System.
The agency with primary authority is dependent on the location of the event.
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department is the Incident .
Command Agency for the City of Renton under Chapter 70.136RCW. When an
incident occurs on a state highway, the Washington State Patrol will establish a
Unified Command System with surrounding fire departments, emergency
medical services, and other state and federal agencies.
B. Organization
Response is organized under the National Incident Management System. The
City of Renton Director of Emergency Management has been designated the
Community Emergency Coordinator as required under SARA/ EPCRA for the city.
The response and recovery efforts will be coordinated through the Incident
Commander or the City of Renton EOC, if activated.
C. Procedures
Based on the Hazardous Materials Response Plan and Procedures, the response
will vary dependent upon the location and magnitude of the hazardous materials
release and the population impact. Response and recovery efforts include
containing and controlling the release, warning the public, request for
assistance, notification of state and federal agencies, restoration of businesses
and requests for cleanup resources. Additionally, requests for recovery of
response and cleanup costs and mo�itoring the site may be necessary.
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D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Manage and enforce city codes related to the storage, use and
handling of hazardous materials to lessen the impact of a
hazardous material incident.
b. Enforce the International Fire and Building Codes requiring
facilities to have hazardous material management plans, which
provide local responders with vital information for hazardous
material response to specific facilities.
c. Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
d. Provide assistance to residents with hazardous materials disposal.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Participate in training required by 29CFR 1910.120.
b. Participate in drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
c. Coordinate, participate and evaluate hazardous material drills and
exercises for SARA/ EPCRA Title III facilities with the King County
LEPC.
d. Maintain emergency response plans and Tier II files for facilities
which fall under the SARA/ EPCRA Title III law.
e. Provide emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
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City of Renton Commur�ity and Economic Dev�fopment Department
Manage and enforce city codes relating to the storage, use and handling
of hazardous materials to lessen the impact of a hazardous material
incident.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provide initial response to, and size-u� of hazardous material
incidents.
b. Assume the role of on-scene Incident Commander.
c. Assist in containing and controlling the hazardous material.
d. Contact the appropriate outside agencies for assistance, if
necessary.
e. Coordinate efforts with outside agencies.
f. In accordance with department Standard Operating Procedures,
notify the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Duty Chief, the City of Renton Emergency Management Duty
Officer, King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center and
Washington State Emergency Management Division of the size
and impact to the area.
g. Provide technical advice to the Incident Commander in the
enforcement of all city codes relating to the storage, use and
handling of hazardous materials.
h. Assist in response and population protection measures such as
sheltering in place.
i. Review and stores copies of Emergency Response Plans and Spill
Prevention Plans for facilities within the City of Renton.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide traffic control, area security and communication support.
b. Assist in response and population protection measures such as
sheltering in place.
c. Assist in evacuation of potentially affected populations to safe
environments as directed.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Supply information on City of Renton infrastructure and regulate
critical utilities.
b. Provide necessary resources as required by the Incident
Commander.
c. Assist in containing and isolating the hazardous material within
the limits of staff training and available personal protective
equipment.
d. Assist in traffic control.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
a. Activate the King County Emergency Coordination Center if
required.
b. Coordinate additional resources at the request of the Incident
Command agency.
Mutual Aid Agencies
Provide response resources as requested by the Incident Commander per
mutual aid agreements.
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Fuel Providers and Pipeline Compani�s
King County Bomb Squad
Port of Seattle Bomb Squad
Public Health - Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
U.S. Department of Transportation, Coast Guard
U.S. Environrnental Protection Agency
Washington 5tate Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Labor and Industry
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
Provide resources, technical support, guidance and possible
enforcement, as necessary.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Assist in cleanup and documentation for the event appropriate to the
level of training and equipment available.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Assist in cleanup and documentation for the event appropriate to the
level of training and equipment available.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Coordinate State agency involvement in recovery.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lead efforts for recovery from hazardous materials incidents.
Washington State Department of Health
Lead efforts for recovery from radiological incidents.
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3. Responsible Party
Recovery activities are undertaken primarily by the party responsible for
the release. Where the responsible party is not identified or cannot pay
for the cleanup, limited state and federal assistance may be provided for
costs of both response and recovery. Title 4 RCW4.24.314 identifies the
owner or transporter responsible for the cost of cleanup from a
hazardous material release.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Coordinate the response and recovery efforts to hazardous material
incidents.
2. Develop hazardous materials emergency response plans and procedures.
3. Participate in the King County LEPC.
B. Support Agencies
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
1. Participate in the King County LEPC.
2. Maintain Tier II records and plans from facilities required under SARA
Title III and the Clean Air Act.
3. Develop and distribute public education information related to hazardous
material issues per the Community Right to Know Act.
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Fuel Providers and Pipeline Companies
King County Bomb Squad
Port of Seattle Bomb Squad
Public Health—Seattle& King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
United States Department of Transportation, Coast Guard
United States Environmental Protection Agency
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V1/ashington State Department of Labor and Industry
Washington State Patrol
Washington State Department of Transportation
Assist in the response and recovery from hazardous material releases.
V!. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Hazardous material releases require substantial amounts of specialized equipment,
supplies and training. Many specialized monitoring devices may be needed as well as
training, decontamination equipment and technical information resources.
VI1. REFERENCES
A. SARA Title I11, 40 CFR 355, PL 99-499, Chapter 118-40WAC
S. SARA Tit1e III Emergency Response Plans
C. International Fire Code
D. International Building Code
E. City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department Standard Operating
Procedures
F. Zone 3 HazMat Emergency Response Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 11
FOOD AND WATER
Primary Agency: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to establish a working
system for mobilization and distribution of local food and water resources to
provide for the needs of the community. This ESF will also govern the relay of
requests for food and water resources to the appropriate county, state or
federal agency in an attempt to meet the needs imposed by an emergency or
disaster that cannot be met by local resources. Integral to the success of this
program is public education towards self-sufficiency in regards to food and water
supplies for a minimum of three (3) days following an emergency or disaster.
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B. Scope
This ESF is applicable to situations within the City of Renton where food and
water are requested to maintain large groups of displaced people. This ESF wi11
closely support ESF 6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing and Human
Services, and will utilize procedures under ESF 7 - Logistics Management and
Resource Support.
I�. POLICIES
A. The joint primary departments for this ESF will coordinate together to provide
food and water where and when it is needed when normal food and water
resources are unavailable or inadequate to meet the needs of the community.
B. The City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC), or the City of Renton
Fire & Emergency Services Department, will assist in procuring additional
resources locally as needed.
C. Requests that exceed local resources will be processed through the King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
A significant emergency or disaster will deprive substantial numbers of people of
the ability to prepare or gain access to food and water. An emergency or disaster
may cause disruption of the distribution system and partially or totally destroy
the food products stored in the affected area.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Significant numbers of individuals and families will be displaced from
their homes and will require shelter.
2. Food inventories at grocery stores and restaurants will be unusable or
depleted.
3. On-hand food inventories at volunteer organizations will be inadequate
to support the number of individuals in shelters.
4. A large percent of the water supply will be unusable. �
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5. There will be a near total disruption of energy sources.
6. Most commercial cold storage and freezer facilities in the affected area
will be inoperable.
7. Land delivery to affected areas will be temporarily cut off, requiring the
use of water or air delivery.
S. Congregate care feeding areas will be the central location for the
distribution of food and water supplies.
9. Due to the disruptions previously outlined, delivery time for outside
supplies of food and water may be three (3) days or more, necessitating
the need for preparedness.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Requests for food and water including the types, amounts, and destination
locations, will be processed by the City of Renton EOC, if activated. The City of
Renton Community and Economic Development, Community Services and Public
Works Departments will work together to meet the needs of the population,
whether in shelters or in their homes, by negotiating and/or directing
appropriate resources to points of distribution. The City of Renton EOC will
process requests which are unable to be met by local resources through the King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
B. Organization
The following City of Renton departments have the responsibility for jointly
coordinating this ESF:
• Community and Economic Development
• Community Services
• Public Works
C. Procedures
Each joint primary department will maintain vendor lists and department
procedures for procurement and delivery of food and Water resources during an
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emergency. Requests for additional resources will be processed through the City
of Renton EOC. External agencies will utilize their own standard operating
procedures and will coordinate through the City of Renton EOC unless redirected
to make contact with an individual department.
D. Mitigation Activities
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
Contribute vendor and facility information to the City of Renton EOC
Resource Directory.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Contribute vendor and facility information to the City of Renton
EOC Resource Directory.
b. Protect and maintain sufficient water supplies to serve the
community.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Provide emergency preparedness training encouraging people to be self-
sufficient for a minimum of three (3) days.
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op �
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Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
Follow existing procedures developed by each agency to support this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Work together to coordinate mobilization and distribution of local food
and water resources.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC when requested.
b. The City of Renton EOC will support the primary departments in
procuring additional resources as needed. These requests will be
processed through the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District �
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Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
Provide resources to support the City of Renton in an emergency or
disaster, when requested and as available.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Continue to support response activities as required.
b. Revise preparedness procedures based on the lessons learned
from the emergency or disaster.
2. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
a. Continue to support response activities, as required.
b. Revise procedures based on the lessons learned from the
incident. �
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Coordinate mobilization and distribution of local food and water resources.
B. Support Agencies
American Red Cross
Cedar River Water and Sewer
City of Kent Water Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Tukwila
Coal Creek Water and Sewer
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle & King County
Maplewood Addition Water Co-op
Renton School District
Soos Creek Water District
Seattle Public Utilities
Skyway Water and Sewer
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Water District 90
Support the joint primary departments in the accomplishment of this ESF.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer organizations, food storage sites, food assembly areas, as well as the support
from the Renton School District for use of schools in distribution of food and water are
essential to the accomplishment of this ESF.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton EOC resource lists
B. Resource Management and Logistics Toolkit in the Puget Sound Regional
Catastrophic Disaster Coordination Plan
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VIIi. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 12
ENERGY
Primary Agency: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications
and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City light
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To provide guidance for emergency coordination of available electric power,
natural gas, and petroleum products required to meet essential needs, and to
facilitate restoration of the City of Renton's energy systems affected by an
emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
Response and recovery actions following any emergency or disaster will be
determined by the specific event.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department will establish a liaison
relationship with public or private utility providers to coordinate disaster and emergency
needs and services.
Where an agency representative for a fuel provider or power utility company is not
available to sit directly within the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a
liaison relationship will be established with the representative within the King County
Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center,or directly with the on-call
person for that agency.
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III. SITUATION
A. Hazards Analysis
Power outages or petroleum supply interruptions may be triggered by a variety of
hazards including windstorms, winter storms, earthquakes, and severe flooding.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The occurrence of a major disaster could destroy or damage portions ofthe
city's energy and utility systems and disrupt petroleum supplies.
2. Widespread and possibly prolonged electric power failures could occur in a
major disaster.
3. Transportation, media, and telecommunications infrastructures will be
affected.
4. Delays in the production, refining, and delivery of petroleum-based
products occur as a result of transportation infrastructure problems and
loss of commercial electrical power.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Responding to energy or petroleum shortages or disruptions and their effects is
necessary for preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare of the
City of Renton's residents. Activities during an energy emergency could include:
1. Assessing fuel and electric power damage.
2. Assessing energy supply and demand.
3. Coordinate the identification of requirements to repair energy systems.
4. Coordinate with county, state and federal officials as well as private
agencies, to establish priorities for repair of damaged energy systems.
5. Coordinate temporary, alternate,or interim sources of emergency fuel and
power; obtaining current information regarding damage to energy supply
and distribution systems.
� 6. Assessing the requirements for restoration.
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B. Organization
1. The electric power industry within the state is organized into a network of
public and private generation and transmission facilities,which form a part
of the Northwest Power Pool. Through such networks, the electric power
industry has developed a capability to transmit electric power under even
the most extreme conditions. Power is then distributed by local utilities to
individual end users, which have varying levels of distribution reliability.
Many end users with high reliability needs (e.g., hospitals, and media) have
their own in-house generation sources.
2. Major natural gas companies through common pipelines originating in
other states distribute natural gas within Washington State.
C. Procedures
1. Power to city facilities will be assessed by and measures taken by the City of
Renton Community Services Department to provide emergency power.
2. Contact with utility providers may be established by the City of Renton EOC
to coordinate resources, establish priorities,assess and document damages
and provide information to the public. The City of Renton EOC may initiate
information programs to keep the public informed of utility status and any
restrictions.
3. Utility providers may send a liaison to the City of Renton EOC to facilitate
coordination and may provide communications equipment to be in contact
with field units.
4. Requests for assistance are primarily made by utility providers through
existing mutual aid agreements with other providers. The City of Renton
EOC may assist with coordinating outside resources, upon request.
5. The City of Renton EOC may advise public utilities operating in Renton of
federal or state restrictions, or any emergency restrictions or operating
policies established by the city.
6. Fueling procedures and locations will be established by the City of Renton
Public Works Department.
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D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Take appropriate steps to make power and fuel infrastructure disaster
resilient.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Take appropriate steps to make power and fuel infrastructure disaster
resilient.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
Maintain a list of city facilities and their power needs.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Establish alternate fueiing strategies to ensure fleet vehicles can be
refueled.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Maintain an operational EOC and standard operating procedures for
that EOC for the City of Renton.
b. Maintain the city of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
A Management Plan. �
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c. Identify area suppiies of petroleum fueis for city emergency
response activities.
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Maintain individual agency emergency plans.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Assist in debris clearance.
b. Provide available resources to supplement temporary energy
systems for the city.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, if requested.
b. Coordinate activities with the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency
Coordination Center.
c. Coordinate volunteer, private, state and federal emergency
supplemental energy and utility resources.
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
a. Provide a liaison to the City of Renton EOC if requested and as
available. �
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b. Gather, assess, and report information to the City of Rer�ton EOC on
energy system damage and community impacts.
c. Follow internal policies and procedures to facilitate the restoration
of energy systems.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Continue to assess status of energy and fuel systems.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Continue to provide support for recovery operations.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
1. Assist in debris clearance.
2. Provide available resources to supplement temporary energy systems for
the city.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Fuel Providers, including Overlake Oil
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
1. Provide information or support during response to an energy emergency
based on the nature, severity, and extent of the emergency or disaster.
2. Coordinate with the appropriate agencies to acquire or provide
supplemental energy and utility needs in an emergency or disaster.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Resources that may be necessary in an energy emergency may include supplemental
electrical energy such as generators, reserve petroleum sources, utility contingency plans,
maps and office supplies.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Agency-specific Emergency Operations Plans
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 13
PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY
Primary Agency: City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
To effectively coordinate law enforcement activities within the City of Renton in
response to an emergency or disaster.
B. Scope
The intent of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to outline the law
� enforcement procedures required to effectively respond to a citywide
emergency or disaster.
II. POLICIES
The City of Renton Police Department will, within the limits of their resources and
authority, coordinate and support essential law enforcement operations. Coordination
between the City of Renton Police Department and other law enforcement agencies is
facilitated by the Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act (Chapter 10.93
RCW). City of Renton Police Department personnel sent to assist other jurisdictions will
maintain their own supervision and chain of command.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Any disaster may generate a need for law enforcement activity. The primary
hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan and include
floods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris flows, volcanic
hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases, and acts of terrorism
or civil disturbance. Additionally, the city is subject to major transportation
disruptions and accidents, utility and infrastructure failures or collapses, public
health emergencies, and mass casualty incidents from any cause.
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B. Planning Assumptions
1. The City of Renton Police Department will exhaust their
resources before requesting assistance from other
agencies.
2. City of Renton personnel will provide assistance and
resources as available, during an emergency or disaster.
3. Landline communications may be interrupted. Cellular,
satellite telephone and conventional and amateur radio
communication will be relied upon heavily, if available.
Congested frequencies should be expected.
4. Valley Communications Center, if operable, will be
inundated with calls possibly requiring the City of Renton
Police Department to dispatch their own calls.
5. Normal response will be hampered by such occurrences as
bridge failures, landslides, fallen debris, flooding or fire.
Police response times will be delayed and response to
incidents may need to be prioritized.
6. Mutual Aid agencies and other resources normally
available to support police operations may be unavailable
as a result of the incident.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
In times of an emergency or disaster, law enforcement agencies are called upon
to provide a wide range of functions. These include, but are not limited to,
warning and evacuation, search and rescue, emergency medical services,
communications, access control, and enforcement of emergency traffic
regulations.
Assistance between law enforcement agencies within the state is facilitated by
the signatory agencies to the Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement.
When the City of Renton Police Department resources are exhausted,
supplemental assistance may be requested through local emergency
management channels.
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Law enforcement units provided by other levels of government will remain
under the command of their parent agency.
The City of Renton Police Department will coordinate citywide emergency or
disaster law enforcement activities.
B. Organization
Law enforcement operations are conducted by the City of Renton Police
Department within the limits of their resources and authority. In the event
additional state law enforcement resources are required; they may be
requested through the City of Renton Emergency Operations Center (EOC) if
activated, or, in preferred order, the City of Renton EOC Duty Officer, the King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center, or the Washington State Emergency
Management Division.
C. Procedures
1. City of Renton law enforcement response will be in accordance with the
operational procedures of the City of Renton Police Department and the
City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
2. A Division Commander or designee of the City of Renton Police
Department will report to the City of Renton EOC, if activated, to
coordinate law enforcement activities with other response functions.
D. Mitigation Activities
Primary and Support Agencies
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
a. Develop emergency standard operating procedures for the
effective use of the department's resources.
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b. Assist the City of Renton Office of Emergency Management in the
coordination of emergency management plans.
c. Provides assistance with and participates in emergency
management training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
a. Develop and maintain procedures to help support the City of
Renton Police Department during emergencies or disasters.
b. Participate in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
a. Provide law enforcement operations within the City of Renton.
b. Provide command representatives to the City of Renton EOC and
coordinates requests for additional law enforcement assistance
through the Incident Management System.
c. Assist the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
in the receipt and dissemination of warning information.
d. Providessecurity to city facilities, as requested.
e. Coordinate law enforcement and emergency traffic control
throughout the City of Renton.
f. Provide communication resources in support of emergency
operational needs.
g. Provide Public Information Officer support to the EOC, if
requested.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Activate the City of Renton EOC, if requested.
b. Issue warnings and request activation of the Emergency Alert
System, as necessary.
c. Assist in the coordination and documentation necessary for the
disaster recovery process.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Provide personne) and equipment to support the City of Renton Police
Department for special emergency assignments.
G. Recovery Activities
Primary and Support Agencies
See ESF 14 - Long-Term Community Recovery, published as the City of Renton
Disaster Recovery Plan.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
Responsible for law enforcement activities within the City of Renton as outlined
under Concept of Operations in this ESF.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
Mutual Aid Agencies
Augment and support the City of Renton Police Department in the
accomplishment of law enforcement operations during an emergency or
disaster.
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VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
The City of Renton Police Department will provide their own internal support, e.g.,
vehicles, radios, etc. Mutual Aid support agencies will provide enforcement and
commissioned officers, vehicles, and traffic control equipment as requested, if
available.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Washington Mutual Aid Peace Officers Powers Act, Chapter 10.93 RCW
B. City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 14
LONG-TERM COMMUNITY RECOVERY
Emergency Support Function 14 has been expanded and published separately
as the City of Renton Disaster Recovery Plan.
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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 15
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Primary Agency: City of Renton Executive Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF) is to establish uniform
policies for the effective development, coordination and dissemination of
information to the public in the event of a disaster.
B. Scope
The City of Renton's public information requirements will be determined by the
severity of the disaster or emergency as determined by the City of Renton
Emergency Management Director.
ESF 15 provides for public information, education and media relations functions
that together comprise the Joint Information System (JIS). Emergency public
information actions before, during and following an emergency will be
determined by the severity of the emergency as declared by involved
jurisdictions, state agencies, or as perceived by the public. A significant
emergency public information response will involve many state, local, private
sector agencies, media, and non-profit organizations. Public Information
identifies those agencies and defines their responsibilities within the JIS.
II. POLICIES
A. Public information activities will provide vital information citywide in a timely,
consistent and unified method to state, local, private sector agencies, media,
and non-profit organizations. Local jurisdictions will provide immediate and
vital information to the general public and state, local, private and tribal
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B. The city may start an emergency public information operation to augment or
enhance the normal communications capabilities of the city.
C. The City of Renton Mayor's Office has lead responsibility as the official
spokesperson for city's public information activities.
D. The City of Renton's Public Information Officers (PIOs) may be located at the
City of Renton EOC, in the Mayor's Office, a Joint Information Center, or
another location from which they may effectively coordinate the public
information function of the city.
E. During any activation of the City of Renton EOC, City of Renton Public
Information Officers for individual departments will be available to staff the
EOC, field locations, or a Joint Information Center (11C).The disaster procedures
for each county department should anticipate this fact and build in appropriate
staffing.
III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The City of Renton and surrounding region will periodically experience
emergency situations that require the coordinated dissemination of critical
information to the public. The means of dissemination include the news media
(radio,television, cable, print) the internet, social media, neighborhood
information centers, and if warranted by situation, hand distribution. Potential
emergency situations include natural,technological, and human-caused events.
Public information is critical to alerting citizens to an impending emergency,
directing and informing them during the emergency (including animal evacuation
and response instructions and status updates), and assisting them in the
response and recovery phases of the event.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The public needs timely and accurate information for protection of life
and property during response to, and recovery from a disaster or
emergency situation.
2. In case of an emergency, every effort will be made to communicate in a
timely, effective manner; however, normal means of communication may
not be available. In those situations non-traditional means of
communicating with the public, such as radio, billboards, flyers,
newsprint, and community networks, will be established and utilized.
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3. Depending on the nature and magnitude ofthe emergency, different
levels of public information will be required. Public information may in
fact be a primary objective during an emergency. During an emergency,
timely and accurate public information will help protect people's health
and safety and will help manage expectations about response
capabilities. Conversely, it also could work to dispel public views that an
incident is a bigger emergency than it actually is because of the way the
media covers the story, making it critical for agencies to coordinate key
messages.
4. Rumors or misinformation can cause unnecessary distress among
citizens, provoke counter-productive public actions, and impede response
and recovery efforts. PIOs must focus on providing accurate and timely
information using all dissemination methods including rumor control as a
primary goal.
5. When external agencies are key stakeholders in the incident, particularly
when they have been incorporated into a Unified Command structure to
manage the incident, they will have a vested interest in the public
information message. The Incident Commander and/or City of Renton
Policy Advisory Group will direct key public information messages.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATION
A. General
The following systems and procedures will be applicable to the response and
recovery phase of any disaster or emergency situation.
1. The City of Renton will provide timely and vital information to the public
regarding response and recovery activities.
2. To reduce inaccuracies and misinformation, the city will utilize a Joint
Information System (�IS) to coordinate information with participating
local, tribal, state, and federal agencies, and other organizations as
required.
3. Based on the urgency of the situation and the need for inter-agency
cooperation, the city's assigned PIO will attempt to coordinate with other
agencies to coordinate emergency public information relevant to the City
of Renton to the Mayor's Office.
4. In a minor emergency incident, an on-scene PIO may be the only portion
of the 11S utilized.
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5. In a disaster, the public information function within the City of Renton
EOC becomes the focal point for the receipt of information, and
therefore is a logical location for the preparation and distribution of
emergency public information if so delegated by the City of Renton
Mayor's office.
6. A JIC may be established by the City of Renton EOC or at the direction of
the City of Renton Mayor's Office to augment the public information
function of the EOC, and to incorporate external stakeholders in the
development and delivery of the public information message. A JIC is
established when non-City agencies are key stakeholders in an incident. A
JIC brings together diverse parties in order to coordinate information
prior to public release. Involvement of other agency/organization PIOs
will be determined by the scope and nature of the disaster.
7. The JIC, if established, becomes the focal point for dissemination of all
emergency public information about emergency and disaster response
and recovery operations. The purpose of the 11C is to coordinate
information and provide a forum for the sharing of information within
the region, and a central point for the media to get information.
8. Under the JIS/JIC concept, each agency representative has the
commitment to share and coordinate information with all other
participating agencies prior to release to the media and public.
9. PIOs serve as part of the JIS and coordinate information from their
respective agencies regarding their involvement in the response and
recovery operation of an emergency event and work in conjunction with
the City of Renton Mayor's Office to disseminate and coordinate public
information communications and messages.
10. PIOs, whether within a JIC or the City of Renton EOC, are responsible for
setting up news briefings for key disaster officials; writing and
disseminating news releases to appropriate media outlets; monitoring
and analyzing N, radio, newspaper, and internet disaster news coverage;
distributing this information throughout the JIS; and preparing
background information and fact sheets. PIOs work closely with the City
of Renton Mayor's Office, response agencies, and the City of Renton EOC
Director.
11. A virtual JIC may be initiated through technological means when
geographical restrictions, incident management requirements, and other
limitations preclude physical attendance by public information
officers/liaisons at a central location.
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12. Communication resources may be utilized by the city to retrieve and
broadcast a public alert to specific jurisdictions and locations throughout
the city, county, and state. For more information regarding
communication resources see ESF 2 —Communications, Information
Systems, and Warning_
13. A media room may be designated at a location separate from the City of
Renton EOC to be used for news briefings, interviews, and press
conferences.
14. The public information function for an emergency may co-locate near the
disaster area to support local public information efforts or may relocate
to a JIC as needed.
B. Organization
1. The City of Renton operates under the National Incident Management
System. ESF 15 describes the operation of the public information function
within the Incident Management System.
2. In a disaster or major emergency, the City of Renton Mayor's Office will
appoint or designate a trained Information Officer (10)to coordinate the
key messages and overall public information strategy for the JIS.
3. The City of Renton EOC Director will appoint a PIO to serve as the Lead
PIO within the City of Renton EOC. The Lead PIO will coordinate with the
Information Officer (10) for the Policy Advisory Group.
C. Procedures
1. Upon notification, a designated city PIO will report to the City of Renton
EOC to coordinate and disseminate accurate and timely disaster-related
information. This person will normally serve as the Lead PIO in the City of
Renton EOC.
2. In the event the City of Renton EOC is not activated, a designated city PIO
or another designated city PIO will work with the city's emergency
management staff to issue appropriate press releases, situation reports
and conduct media interviews.
3. A designated city PIO will coordinate working with the Officer in Charge
to ensure there is appropriate PIO staffing. Depending on the severity of
the situation, if the City of Renton EOC is activated on a 24 hour schedule
additional PIO staffing may be required.
D. Mitigation Activities
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None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. identify areas where public education programs (e.g., personal
preparedness) are needed, inclusive of plans for first responders and
families.
2 Develop 24-hour shift change and staffing procedures and checklists for
supporting agencies.
3. Identify emergency support function-specific training requirements.
4. Identify locations for media briefing.
5. Encourage city department's spokespersons to attend public information
courses.
6. Develop and maintain a roster of Public Information personnel, including
shift change and staffing procedures and contact information (home
address; telephone, cellular, and facsimile numbers; and email
addresses).
7. Develop equipment lists.
8. Ensure the support departments/agencies can access their respective
networks from the City of Renton EOC.
9. Develop and maintain an accurate media contact list.
10. Develop procedures for rumor control inquiries.
11. Develop a list of volunteer groups.
12. Develop a list of diverse/limited English speaking communities and their
locations.
13. Prepare a list and map of neighborhood information centers.
F. Response Activities
1. Coordinate with Incident Commanders to determine the scope,
magnitude, extent and the potential duration of the incident.
2. Request ESF 15 support PIOs based on incident assessment.
3. Obtain a status report on all local and county activities as needed.
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4. Collect information concerning ESF field operations and activities.
5. Coordinate with the City of Renton EOC, ESF agencies and state, federal,
private, and tribal organizations to develop a flow of information,
including situation reports, health advisories and other public
information releases concerning response and recovery efforts.
6. Attend briefings and gather information for situation updates.
7. Document and maintain a record of incoming and outgoing
communications.
8. If a JIC is activated, send one or more PIOs to that location, if appropriate.
9. Conduct media briefings on a regular basis.
10. Monitor media and implement rumor control process when appropriate.
11. Inform the King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center Duty Officer, the
Washington State Emergency Management Division PIO or others as
needed of response activities when appropriate.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Coordinate with appropriate agencies to deactivate the JIC, if activated.
2. Disseminate information on recovery programs or available disaster
assistance programs available.
3. Keep elected officials informed of recovery activities.
4. Provide information and support to the State Coordinating Officer during
federally declared disasters.
5. The City of Renton EOC will coordinate with the Information Officer
before deactivating the public information function.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. City of Renton Executive Department (Duties specific to the INFORMATION
OFFICER)
1. Assess the communications/public affairs implications of the incident.
2. Support the chief elected official with disseminating emergency public
information.
3. Designate appropriate communications/public affairs staff person to
serve as the City of Renton PIO to coordinate all city public information.
4. Coordinate City of Renton EOC public information and assist JIC as
needed.
5. Coordinate public information activities with other participating agencies.
6. Assist local officials with disseminating information.
7. Collect and coordinate information from all sources (e.g., city
departments, county, state, rumor control) to monitor overall response.
8. Obtain approval for release of information from the City of Renton.
9. Conduct and/or coordinate regular news conferences.
10. Enlist department staff to respond to media questions on technical or
department issues if necessary.
11. Provide maps, charts, status boards, schematics or other displays that
clarify the disaster situation in support of news conferences and/or
briefings.
12. Monitor media broadcasts and articles to check for accuracy. Monitor
and log incoming calls for information and rumors.
13. Coordinate public information through the chief elected official and with
the designated Lead PIO.
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B. City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
1. Provide PIO(s) to assist (if necessary) at the scene, JIC or the City of
Renton EOC as requested by the chief elected official or City Emergency
Manager.
2. Assist the Lead PIO by providing pertinent public information for
dissemination to media sources and, as appropriate, fact sheets for
distribution to the public. Participate in news conferences and briefings
upon request.
3. Coordinate information with other PIO(s).
4. Monitor and log incoming calls for information and rumors. Monitor
media broadcasts and articles for accuracy.
5. Provide subject matter experts for media interviews and press
conferences, as requested and appropriate.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Resource requirements, including staffing, equipment, office supplies, and office
facilities required will be tailored to the type and magnitude of each specific disaster
and full, or partial activation of this ESF will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
VII. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
None
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
None
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DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ANNEX
Primary Agency: City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Support Agencies: City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services
City of Renton Executive Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health -Seattle &King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Emergency Management Division
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Annex is to establish uniform policies and procedures for
damage and response capability assessment following an emergency or disaster
within the City of Renton's service area.
B. Scope
Disasters can cause injury to individuals, damage to public and private property,
and the environment. Damage assessment will determine a priority of response
efforts, the need for additional resources and facilitate smooth coordination and
administration of recovery,reconstruction and redevelopment efforts. Eligibilityfor
various forms of disaster aid will also be determined from the damage assessment
efforts of this Annex.
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II. POLICIES
A. Non-catastrophic Events
1. Response Capability Assessment
Following an event, all city departments will assess the condition of their
personnel, structures and equipment. From this assessment, determination
will be made as to the capability of that department to operationally
respond to the needs of the event and provide vital city services. This
information will be forwarded to the Human Resources and Risk
Management Department or the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) if
activated to evaluate the need for outside assistance to replace those
resources lost to the event.The goal of the Response Capability Assessment
is to be completed within one hour and can be performed by Fire &
Emergency Services, Police, Public Works,Community Services,Community
and Economic Development, or other available City of Renton personnel.
2. Initial Damage Assessment
The Initial Damage Assessment is conducted immediately following the
Response Capability Assessment.The Initial Damage Assessment is used to
further determine response capabilities by assessing response routes such
as roadways and bridges. In addition to roadway assessment, the Initial
Damage Assessment is used to do drive-by triage of high hazard, high
population areas and to provide a quick overview and assessment of the
Renton area that will be used to correctly dispatch response units to the
areas in the greatest need. This information will then be forwarded to the
Human Resources and Risk Management Department or the City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center(EOC) if activated to determine the need for
mobilization of additional city resources and/or request outside resources.
Additionally, this information will be used to provide the same quick
overview of Renton's condition to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center. The goal of the Initial Damage Assessment is a completion time of
three to six hours and can be performed by City of Renton Fire&Emergency
Services Department, City of Renton Police Department, City of Renton
Public Works Department, City of Renton CommunityServices Department,
City of Community and Economic Development Department, or other
available City of Renton personnel.
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3. Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA)
In the event an incident goes beyond the normal response capabilities of
the City of Renton and it becomes apparent that the city may be eligible for
federal disaster assistance, a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) must
be completed and forwarded to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination
Center.
The PDA serves to further develop the status of Renton by providing more
in depth assessment of the population, structures, utilities and other
infrastructure.
This assessment begins to determine monetary loss values and identifies
hazardous areas and structures unable to be documented by the Initial
Damage Assessment. All structure assessments will utilize procedures as
established under the Applied Technologies Council structure assessment
program known as ATC- 20. The data collected from this assessment is an
important element of the resource request process. Resources allocated by
the county or state will be on a need and availability basis with those
jurisdictions having the greatest damage or greatest need receiving the
highest priority. Monetary loss values will also trigger federal assistance,
making the timely assessment of the Renton area even more important.
Results of the Initial Damage Assessment may identify the need for
appropriately trained outside personnel to assist in the PDA. Targeted
completion time for the PDA is twenty-four (24) hours. Information
gathered during this time will be forwarded to the City of Renton Human
Resources and Risk Management Department and the City of Renton
Emergency Operations Center (if activated). The City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department will provide the compiled data to King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center.
4. Detailed City Damage Assessment
If the PDA results in a Presidential Disaster Declaration authorizing"Public
Assistance," then detailed damage assessments of City of Renton facilities,
buildings, equipment, infrastructure and systems must be completed by all
city departments and submitted to the City of Renton Human Resources
and Risk Management Department and the City of Renton Emergency
Operations Center (if activated).
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Eligible costs include but are not limited to those activities that go above
and beyond normal job duties and are specific to the event. Tracking and
documentation of expenses, overtime and certain other eligible emergency
work activities carried out by City of Renton personnel,the contracted cost
of outside agencies, and the repair or restoration of damaged facilities and
infrastructure to their pre-disaster condition may be among the
reimbursable costs. There will be an "incident period" established by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)which generally begins at
the start of the event and will last as long as FEMA determines is necessary
to include all normal damages from the event. Damage assessment reports
will be completed jointly by the City of Renton,state and federal personnel
for these costs. Early and complete documentation of all staff time,
contractor costs, equipment rentals, equipment use, and other expenses is
vital to maximize the reimbursement following the event.
5. General Building Damage Assessment
Buildings or structures may be assessed for damage in the event that
damage constitutes a probable hazard to life safety or "Individual
Assistance" is authorized by the Presidential Disaster Declaration. The
Community and Economic Development Department will assemble teams
comprised of Building Inspectors, Fire Inspectors, Public Works Engineers,
and/or other personnel trained under ATC procedures to inspect and
placard damaged structures. Inspection records will also be kept in
accordance with the ATC procedures.The inspection and placarding records
created by these Inspectors will be compiled and submitted to King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center by the Fire & Emergency Services
Department, with duplicate copies being kept by the City of Renton for
reference in recovery and reconstruction.
B. Catastrophic Events
As in non-catastrophic events, the Response Capability Assessment and Initial
Damage Assessment will be performed to the best of the city's ability, dependent
on local conditions. It may be determined from these first two steps that the
disaster is overwhelming and beyond the City of Renton's resource capability to
obtain the preliminary monetary damage assessment as requested by King County.
In this case, the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
states"that the need for a Preliminary Damage Assessment is eliminated for those
jurisdictions that are especially hit hard." In those cases, the City of Renton will
request resources through King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center to assess damage for Public
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
Renton city officials have identified the primary hazards that could potentially
impact the city.The potential effects of these hazards could disrupt public services,
damage property, and cause injury or death of persons within affected areas, any
of which could require the conduct of a damage assessment.
The primary hazards are detailed in the City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan and
include floods, winter storms, earthquakes, landslides and debris flows, volcanic
hazards, coal mine hazards, hazardous materials releases, and acts ofterrorism or
civil disturbance.Additionally,the city is subject to majortransportation disruptions
and accidents, utility and infrastructure failures or collapses, public health
emergencies, and mass casualty incidents from any cause.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. The emergency or disaster has caused enough damage to require an
assessment of damages.
2. Not all damage will be immediately apparent.
3. Roads and other infrastructure may be seriously damaged and may hamper
the ability of personnel to conduct timely and complete damage
assessments.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Response Capability Assessments, Initial Damage Assessment and PDAs are tools
used to determine the safety and recovery needs of the residents, workers, and
visitors in Renton as well as to determine the eligibility for disaster assistance.The
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department is the lead
agency for coordinating damage assessment throughout the City of Renton and will
provide assistance and information to state or federal damage assessment teams.
The damage assessments for the City of Renton will be forwarded to King County
Office of Emergency Management/Regional Commun�cations and Emergency
Coordination Center and on to Washington State Emergency Management Division
to seek federal disaster assistance.
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B. Organization
Damage assessment is coordinated by the City of Renton Human Resources and
Risk Management Department in conjunction with the City of Renton EOC (if
activated), and with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Emergency Management Division otherwise. The City of Renton Community and
Economic Development Department's Development Services Division will provide
building damage assessment data to the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk
Management Department.After compiling the assessments from all departments,
the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will work
with the City of Renton EOC (if activated), or with the City of Renton Fire &
Emergency Services Department otherwise, to separate the private and public
damage, and forward the results to the King County Office of Emergency
Management/Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center.
The results (or anticipated results) of the PDA may determine if the
city seeks a local emergency proclamation by the Mayor of the City of Renton.
C. Procedures
1. Response Capability Assessment and Initial Damage Assessment Survey
These procedures are to be performed as outlined in the Policies section of
this ESF. In addition, city personnel are instructed to report areas of damage
they observe during response efforts, or while out in the field to their
supervisor or to their department representative in the City of Renton EOC.
The EOC will then coordinate with the City of Renton Human Resources and
Risk Management Department to determine which level of damage
assessment is appropriate to perform and will request assignment of the
appropriate personnel.
Damage assessment needs to be restarted following every aftershock from
a major earthquake or after any significant changes in the scope of another
disaster.
2. Damage Assessment
If damages cannot be adequately assessed through the Initial Damage
Assessment, the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management
Department or the City of Renton EOC, if activated, or the City of Renton
Fire& Emergency Services Department otherwise,will request detailed city
damage assessments from all city departments/divisions. If determined to
be necessary, Community and Economic Development Department with
appropriately trained personnel will conduct buil�ing damage assessments,
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utilizing ATC-trained building inspectors and /or ATC-trained teams of fire
inspectors, building inspectors, engineers and others. The individual
inspectors or teams will be assigned to perform rapid surveys, place
appropriate placards on the buildings and prepare building damage
assessment reports.
The damage assessment reports will be forwarded to the City of Renton
Human Resources and Risk Management Department and the City of
Renton EOC, if activated otherwise the Fire & Emergency Services
Departments. These reports will be shared with neighboring jurisdictions
and the King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center according to EOC
procedures.
The ATC inspectors and/or teams for individual structures will determine
where damage assessment is severe or difficult to determine and where the
rapid survey will be required,followed by a detailed damage assessment by
engineers paid for by the property owners.
3. Damage Verification
When the possibility of a Presidential Disaster Declaration is anticipated,
the City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department will
work together with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department to coordinate the collection of information within Renton for
the PDA, including repair estimates for damages incurred to public facilities,
systems and infrastructure and all other costs incurred by city departments
as a result of the incident. Teams of federal and state inspectors will
determine the eligibility of the costs submitted. This follows the federal
guidelines of the Public Assistance Program.
D. Mitigation Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Identifies opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and makes them known to all city departments that could be
impacted.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services
City of Renton Executive Services
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Public Health- Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Identifies opportunities to lessen the effects of future emergencies or
disasters and takes steps to develop projects to mitigate the hazards.
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Prepares detailed administrative procedures to implement damage
assessment programs for all city departments.
b. Supplies damage assessment forms and placards for field use.
c. Provides training, drills and exercises in support of this ESF to city
departments/divisions and support agencies.
d. Follows established procedures to coordinate damage assessment
of city facilities following an emergency or disaster.
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2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Develops procedures to evaluate damage to public and private
property, infrastructure utilities, etc.
b. Follows established procedures to conduct damage assessment of
city facilities following an emergency or disaster.
c. Identifies and trains staff to conduct Response Capability
Assessments, Initial Damage Assessment Surveys and Preliminary
Damage Assessments.
d. Participates in emergency management training,drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
e. Follows procedures in accordance with the Applied Technologies
Council (ATC) Standards to conduct building damage assessments.
f. Identifies and trains staff to conduct Building Damage Assessments
in accordance with ATC.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
a. Develops detailed administrative procedures to conduct damage
assessment of department facilities and assets following an
emergency or disaster.
b. Develops detailed administrative procedures to perform a Response
Capability Assessment within the Department/Division.
c. Identifies and trains appropriate staff to conduct Response
Capability Assessments, Initial Damage Assessment Surveys and
Preliminary Damage Assessments.
d. Participates in emergency management training,drills and exercises
in support of this ESF.
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F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Requests Response Capability Assessments, Initial Damage
Assessment Surveys and Preliminary Damage Assessment to
determine initial damage reports.
Carries out a coordinated Damage Assessment process utilizing
department personnel and other city staffi and volunteers.
c. Coordinates the process of conducting building damage assessments.
d. Assembles damage assessment information and provides it to the
EOC.
e. Requests detailed city damage assessments from all city
departments/divisions.
f. Determines the ability to provide service to the community.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department:
a. Conducts damage assessments for cityfacilities through completion
of the Response Capability Assessment.
b. Provides available ATC trained staff to conduct building damage
assessments of public and private buildings and structures as
needed.
c. Reports building damage assessment results to the Human
Resources and Risk Management Department or the EOC, if
activated.
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City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Conducts an evaluation of damage to city facilities infrastructure
and utilities through completion of the Response Capability
Assessment and the Initial Damage Assessment Survey.
b. Determines the ability to provide service to the community.
c. Provides completed damage assessments to the Human Resources
and Risk Management Department or the EOC, if activated.
d. Provides available ATC-trained staff for building damage assessment
assignments.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
a. Conducts damage assessments for cityfacilitiesthrough completion
of the Response Capability Assessment.
b. Determines the ability to provide service to the community.
c. Provides completed damage assessments to the Human Resources
and Risk Management Department or the EOC, if activated.
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provides damage assessment evaluations to the City of Renton EOC for
identification of outages, main breaks, their locations, and probable
restoration times on the utility systems within the City of Renton's
jurisdiction.
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G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
a. Continues to coordinate damage and impact assessments.
b. Prepares damage assessment reports for the EOC if activated,or for
the Emergency Management Division to be forwarded on to King
County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center and/or
Washington State Emergency Management Division.
c. Notifies Mayor of impacts to the city from the emergency or
disaster.
d. Maintains city copies of building damage assessment reports.
e. Arrange for an escort, if requested, to accompany State or FEMA
inspectors on a tour of damaged areas within the city.
f. Continues to provide information as requested by the State and
FEMA to support disaster cost-recovery activities.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Continues to conduct damage and impact assessments.
b. Prepares damage assessment reports and provides them to the
Human Resources and Risk Management Department or Emergency
Operations Center for compilation.
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Public Health—Seattie & King County
Puget Sownd Energy
Seattle City Light
Continues to conduct impact assessments and share information with the
EOC.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agency
City of Renton Human Resources and Risk Management Department
Coordinates the collection of damage information.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
Analyzes and disseminates damage information through situation reports.
City of Renton Administrative Services Department
City of Renton City Attorney Department
City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Court Services Department
City of Renton Executive Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Police Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Public Health—Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Energy
Seattle City Light
Provide damage or impact assessment information to the City of Renton according
to established communication procedures.
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VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Damage assessment resources are requested through the Human Resources and
Risk Management Department or the City of Renton EOC if activated, otherwise
the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department.
1. Damage assessment forms and placards located in Fire and Building
Inspection vehicles with additional resources in the EOC.
2. Building and Fire Inspector vehicles will be utilized first and additional
vehicles will be requested from Engineering, Equipment Rental or Facilities
Division Motor Pool.
3. Office space for the damage assessment personnel during the recovery
process.
B. Other resource requirements are to be requested through the City of Renton EOC.
VII. REFERENCES
A. Washington State Public Assistance Manual, December 2010
B. Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, 2011
C. FEMA Publication P262, Guide to Federal Aid in Disasters,luly 2008
D. ATC-20 Post Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings
E. ATC-45 Field Manual:Safety Evaluation of Buildings after Wind Storms and Floods
F. City of Renton Emergency Operations Center Procedures Manual
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
None
IX. APPENDICES
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EVACUATION ANNEX
Primary Agencies: City of Renton Police Department
Support Agencies: American Red Cross
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Animal Health/Control
King County Metro Transit
King County Corrections
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Renton School District
Regional Response Teams
Tribal Agencies
Valley Communications Center
Washington Military Department
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Patrol
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Evacuation Annex is to establish uniform policies and
standard operating procedures for the evacuation, movement or sheltering-in-
place, of populations threatened or believed to be threatened by an emergency
or disaster. The goal is to move persons/resources/animals from an area of
increased danger to an area of relative safety.
B. Scope
This Annex involves the organization and management of evacuation,
movement and sheltering-in-place activities. These activities include the use of
resources and assistance of outside agencies as well as those available in the
City of Renton.
II. POLICIES
It is the Policy of the City of Renton to assign the highest priority to the protection of
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III. SITUATION
A. Emergency/Disaster Hazards and Conditions
The Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis (HIVA) with the City of
Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies emergencies or disasters that allow
warning time for evacuation, movement or sheltering-in-place. Depending on
the hazard, the risk area requiring population protection could range from the
occupants of one structure to the entire population of the City.
Under ideal conditions, the movement of traffic in the Renton area can, at
times, be classified as gridlocked. When combined with the complications of an
emergency or disaster, conditions for moving traffic out of the Renton area will
become very difficult.
Hazards may include congested, debris-littered, slow-moving roadways, which if
not kept open and moving may further expose populations to the risk they are
being evacuated from. Additionally the increased possibility of traffic accidents,
shortages of emergency response personnel and inadequate warning time to
safely move or shelter populations from potential hazards are also conditions
that will exist.
Hazards which may necessitate evacuation may include, but not be limited to,
hazardous materials release, flooding, dam/levee failure, wildfire, landslide,
terrorism event, transportation accidents, earthquake, or other natural or man
made disasters.
B. Planning Assumptions
1. Evacuation will cause higher than normal traffic flows creating the need
for traffic direction and control.
2. Obstructions and damage to transportation systems such as bridge
failures, landslides, fallen debris, flooding or fire as a result of an
emergency or disaster may limit evacuation routes.
3. The availability of resources such as buses and emergency workers may
be compromised or non-existent, prompting the need to utilize mutual
aid, private, county and state agencies for support. Agencies that
commonly support these efforts may be unavailable due to other
commitments as a result of the emergency or disaster.
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4. The needs of special populations such as the non-ambulatory, the elderly
and handicapped will further tax avaitable resources and require
planning, specific to these needs
5. Available resources may be utilized to support evacuation, movement,
and sheltering-in-place before being used in other capacities.
6. For urgent life-safety issues that warrant evacuation from a specific area,
the Washington State Emergency Alert System is the primary.alerting
method. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcast over radio and
television may not be effective, creating the need for door-to- door
evacuation notices or utilization of other warning methods.
7. People may be unwilling to leave their property.
8. Treatment of injured victims along evacuation routes has the potential to
slow traffic and the process of evacuation. Therefore, these victims will
be treated in accordance with King County Emergency Medical Services
protocols for Mass Casualty Incidents in an effort to minimize disruption
of the evacuation process.
9. Refueling of private and public vehicles will be an issue. A fuel demand
model should be established and a fuel coordinator appointed.
10. No single evacuation communication method may be effective. Multiple
communication media should be used with a uniform message to assist
the evacuation process.
11. Citizens that depend on public transportation will likely require the
provision of a mass transportation option in order to comply with
evacuation orders.
12. People will evacuate with their pets.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
Evacuation refers to the removal of entire populations in a given area.
Movement refers to the relocation of populations from smaller isolated danger
areas to areas of safety. Sheltering-in-place refers to leaving populations in the
protection of their own homes or businesses with the directive to close windows
or doors and to shut down outside air vent systems. Sheltering may be used in
the event of a hazardous material release or to protect populations from the
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fallout of volcanic ash. The method used to safeguard populations will need to
be planned for and evaluated at the time of the incident.
Successful evacuation, movement or sheltering-in-place is a multi-departmental,
personnel intensive operation. Therefore, the need to protect populations must
be communicated and the Emergency Operation Center will need to be
activated. Depending upon the nature and extent of the incident, the Incident
Commander will provide the general direction for evacuation, movement and
sheltering in-place. Actions taken will be communicated to the appropriate
mutual aid, private, county or state agencies to ensure adequate assistance.
B. Organization
The Incident Commander will coordinate with Law Enforcement, evacuation,
movement or sheltering-in-place during an emergency or disaster. This role may
be delegated to the EOC. Support will be provided by other departments and
agencies as needed to coordinate this ESF.
C. Procedures
1. Evacuation
The nature and extent of the incident will be used to determine
evacuation routes. Consideration will be given to the specific needs of
the populations to be evacuated and appropriate resources dispatched
or requested.
Public notification for the need to evacuate will be provided through the
Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcast over radio and television; public
address systems found on City emergency response vehicles; or personal
contact made by uniformed or City identified personnel. Information
regarding established evacuation routes, shelter locations and if feasible,
reminders to safely secure their property will be provided as well.
Evacuation routes will be monitored and maintained as capabilities allow
to keep accidents, stalled vehicles and other obstructions clear, and
traffic moving.
2. Movement
Movement generally describes the relocation of a smaller area or site-
specific population, therefore sheltering-in-place and care needs may be
known. The need for mass notification may not be required and may be
accomplished by personal contact. All other procedures for movement
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3. Sheltering-in-Place
Populations wiil be instructed to remain in their homes or businesses
through the same notification procedures as described under
evacuation. In addition, they may be instructed to keep windows, doors
and other outside sources of air closed to protect them from exposure to
hazardous airborne materials. Sheltering-in-place is used when the
threat of exposure does not allow time for evacuation or movement.
D. Mitigation Activities
None
E. Preparedness Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures in
support of this ESF including the identification of likely evacuation
routes for the given situation.
b. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures in
support of this ESF including the identification of likely evacuation
routes for the given situation.
c. Participates in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF
d. Establishes procedures for keeping evacuation routes clear.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures in
support of this ESF, including the ICS structure necessary to
accomplish the evacuation
b. Provides and participates in emergency management training,
drills and exercises in support of this ESF to appropriate City
departments/divisions and support agencies.
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c. Provides public education information for evacuation, movement
and sheltering-in-place.
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Participates in emergency management training, drills and
exercises in support of this ESF.
b. Establishes procedures for keeping evacuation routes clear.
c. Provides equipment and personnel to assist with an evacuation
event.
King County Office of Emergency ManagementJRegional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Deconflict Renton evacuation plan with King County city/county plans.
King County Metro Transit
Renton School District
Assure reliable communications with assigned units and the City of
Renton EOC.
American Red Cross
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Regional Response Teams
Valley Communications Center
Participate in emergency management training, drills and exercises in
support of this ESF.
King County Animal Health/Control
Provides current staffing and resource lists to the City of Renton EOC.
F. Response Activities
1. Primary Agency
City of Renton Police Department
a. Assists in the evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place
activities
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b. Provides representation to the EOC, as requested.
c. Provides traffic and crowd control along evacuation routes.
d. Provides resources to assist in the alert and warning process.
e. Performs response activities and responsibilities as outlined in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2, Communications,
Information Systems and Warning.
f. Provides security to evacuated structures and areas.
g. Follows established procedures for keeping evacuation routes
clear.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Coordinates the collection and release of information supporting
sheltering in-place activities.
b. Coordinates the collection and release of information supporting
evacuation and movement activities.
c. Activates the Emer,gency Operation Center (EOC) if requested.
d. Notifies City officials of population protection measures.
e. Performs response activities and responsibilities as outlined in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2, Communications,
Information Systems, and Warning to alert people in the affected
area of the need to evacuate.
f. Collects damage assessment information to be used in the
designation of population protection measures and evacuation
routes.
g. Coordinates necessary information through the EOC to evaluate
or determine evacuation routes.
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h. Coordinates requests for additional resources necessary for the
movement of people.
i. Provides the rescue team(s) for removal of population caught in
the evacuation hazard(s).
j. Completes appropriate "risk-benefit analysis" for the identified
rescues.
k. Establishment of an ICS structure component to effectively
manage the evacuation as part of the overall incident action plan
(IAP).
City of Renton Public Works Department
a. Provides resources to assist in the alert and warning process.
b. Designates evacuation routes to be used based on assessment
information gathered regarding the event.
c. Performs response activities and responsibilities as outlined in
Emergency Support Function (ESF) 2, Communications and
Warning.
d. Follows established procedures for keeping evacuation routes
clear.
e. Assists the Police Department with crowd and traffic control
operations by providing and placing signs and barricades.
f. Plans for one-way traffic exiting routes from primary hazards and
anticipated evacuation scenarios.
g. Provides radio communication for all Public Works resources
controlling traffic or assisting with the evacuation.
h. Provides emergency fueling of city and public vehicles to support
the evacuation.
i. Provides vehicles, operators, and equipment (per NIMS Typing
Classification) to support the evacuation.
j. Provides representation at the ICP and EOC as requested.
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City of Renton Community Services Department
a. Provides trained staff at designated city assembly area locations
to assist citizens, provide direction/control, and support the
evacuation.
b. Provides representation at the ICP and E0C as requested.
c. Assists with animal control, tracking, and evacuation to
established animal holding/shelter locations.
d. Assists/supports with the evacuation of special needs populations
and the special services required.
e. Assists/supports the mass care of the evacuated population until
shelters are opened.
Valley Communications Center
a. Notifies the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
of proposed population protection measures.
b. Provides operational frequencies to support the Renton Incident
Management structure
c. Dispatches requested resources.
d. Assists with identification of special needs population by
forwarding of 911 requests.
e. Prioritizes evacuation related emergency calls based on life safety
criteria.
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
Coordinates EAS messages as requested by the City of Renton EOC.
King County Metro Transit
a. Provides immediate resource of coaches diverted from normal
Renton and area routes.
b. Provides additional backfill of coaches as needed.
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c. Maintains communications with coaches and dispatches units as
requested by the ICP.
d. Re-routing of evacuation area normal bus routes.
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Initiate EAS messages as requested.
Washington State Patrol
Provide traffic control on State Route(SR) highways.
Private Ambulance Companies
Provide ALS & BLS units as requested by the ICP.
Mutual Aid Agencies
Provide available resource support as requested.
Renton School District
a. Support population protection measures by providing buses,
drivers, and/or sheltering facilities in accordance with Chapter
28A.24 RCW.
b. Provides updated emergency contact information to the City of
Renton EOC for use during time-critical requests for
transportation.
c. Tests the Renton School District mobile communication system(s)
with the City of Renton EOC on a monthly basis.
d. Assures bus assets are moved to an area of safety if
storage/parking areas are threatened or may be cut off from
roadway access.
e. Assists with student transportation as directed by the ICP/City of
Renton EOC.
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American Red Cross
As resources are available, and potentialiy working regionally:
a. Assists with the sheltering of evacuated populations.
b. Coordinates with Renton Community Services for shelter
equipment needs.
G. Recovery Activities
1. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
a. Maintains site security for evacuated areas as capabilities
allow.
b. Coordinates re-occupation and the security issues for the re-
occupation process.
c. Participates in post incident reviews to evaluate the incident and
procedures used.
2. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
a. Provides, facilitates or participates in post incident reviews to
evaluate the incident and improve this ESF.
b. Compiles appropriate documentation for the recovery process
City of Renton Community Services Department
Participates in post incident reviews to evaluate the incident and
procedures used.
City of Renton Public Works Department
Prioritizes critical transportation infrastructure repairs; completes
temporary repairs as needed.
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King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional
Communications and Emergency Coordination Center
King County Metro Transit
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Renton School District
� Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Patrol
Valley Communications Center
Participates in post incident reviews to.evaluate the incident and
procedures used.
American Red Cross
Re-supplies Renton shelters as needed and as resources are available.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Primary Agencies
City of Renton Police Department
1. Coordinate the development of evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-
place procedures.
2. Implements the evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place
procedures using NIMS.
3. Supports evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place operations.
B. Support Agencies
City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services Department
1. Implements the evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place
procedures using NIMS.
2. Supports evacuation, movement and sheltering-in-place operations.
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American Red Cross
City of Renton Community Services Department
City of Renton Public Works Department
King County Office of Emergency Management/Regional Communications and
Emergency Coordination Center
King County Metro Transit
Mutual Aid Agencies
Private Ambulance Companies
Renton School District
Washington State Emergency Management Division
Washington State Patrol
Valley Communications Center
Assists in the response and recovery efforts of evacuation, movement and
sheltering-in place as resources are available.
C. Direction and Control
1. Evacuation Levels (Per State EMD Standards.)
2. Agreements and Understanding: All existing mutual aid and State
Mobilizations plans are in effect as part of this ESF.
3. Status Reports: KC Web EOC will be the preferred status report medium
for county and state coordination of evacuations.
4. Expenditures and Records: The finance Section Chief will assure that
expenditure statutory rules are met.
5. Critiques: A critique will be completed on all EOC activations with
evacuation component review.
VI. RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to requesting additional resources from Washington State, the Primary and
Support Agencies will provide available personnel, facilities and equipment to support
their activities.
VII. REFERENCES
A. City of Renton Hazard Mitigation Plan
B. Washington State Evacuation Levels (description)
C. �, SARA Emergency Response Plans for SARA reporting facilities in Renton
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D. Seattle Public Utilities District Cedar Falls Masonry Dam Emergency Plan
VIII. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
A. Shelter in Place
To protect citizens by issuance of instructions to stay in an area of safety and
how to protect that area from the specific hazard faced.
B. Emergency
Absent a Government proclamation, any incident(s), natural or man made, that
requires responsive action to protect life or property.
C. Evacuation
According to NIMS, an organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal,
or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous areas, and their
reception and care in safe areas.
D. Mass Care
Assistance provided to meet the basic human needs of people impacted by an
event. Mass care assistance includes shelter, food, water, ice, clothing, medical
care, crisis counseling, pastoral care, and other essential life support needs.
E. Special Needs Population
Any individual who cannot self-evacuate for whatever reason.
IX. APPENDICES
None
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CITY OF RENTON
TERRORISM/CIVIL DISTUF�BANCE ANNEX
NOVEMBER 2012
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE EXEMPTION NOTICE
This document is a plan for responding to a terrorist-related
situation of event, or for deploying personnel in such a
situation.
Portions of this document may be exempt from public
disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.420. Requests for public
disclosure of this document, or parts thereof, should be
referred immediately to the City of Renton Attorney's Office.
Distribution of this document beyond the intended party is
prohibited unless authorized in writing in advance by the City of
Renton's Attorney's Office or designee.
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Table of Cantents
' L introduction
A. Nlission
B. Purpose
C. Scope
II. Situations and Ass�rmptions
A. Situations
B. Assumptions
'C. Constraints `
IIi. Policy
A. Emergency Managemen#
B. Departments/OrganizationsJAgencies and their respons�bilities
1V. Concept af Operations
A. Notification -
B. Response
C. Scene Control
.D. Public Protection
E. Tactical Consideratians
F. Incident Management
V. Training
Vt. Pians
A. Local
B. State
C. Federal
V11. R�+f�rences
t?evet�p��tE with assistance�from the framework versions of the Terrorism�-iA/eapons of Mass
Destructivrt/n�idet�tAnnexes for Ctark Regional Communications Agency,Vancouver,Washington and
Snohomish County, Everett,Washington.
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City of Renton Terrorism/Civif Disturbance �
Annex
Preface
In the wake of the 1Norld Trade Center Bombing in New Yark and the�kla�oma Ciry Bombing,terrorism
has become an increasirig concern for emecgency management,emergency responders,and the public
at large. .
Terrorism is the threat c�r use of force or vio{ence against persc�ns and property to achieve
political/social ends and is usually�ssociated with community disruption andJor multiple injuries or
death.
This plan augments the ex'isting City af Renton Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
I. 1NTRODUCTiON
A. MISSION
The missic�n of:t�te R�nton Terrorism/Civil Disturbartce Annex is�to provEde a response
framevirork#+�r prc�t�ction�f the peapte, property,ecnr��my and environment in the City
of Renton as it re(ates to terrorism.
B. PURPOSE
To provide genera!guidance for the caordinatian af emergency operations and
resources wi#hir�the city to save lives,protect property and restore order in the event of
a eivii disturbance or terrorism event.
C. SCOPE
The intent of the Renton TerrorismJCivi1 Disturiaance Annex is to enable a coordinated
rnulti-organiz�tic�nat�nd multi-jurisdictional response and recovery to a credible threat .
or act of terrorisrri in the City of Renton. It addresses capabilities that upon request may
be available far crisis and consequence managernent to suppcsrt the city to prevent,
minirr►ize,dr mitigate a threat or adverse'rmpact to public health,life safety and wetfare
of the public,and/or damage to property, infrastructure or the environment.
II. SITUATtONS AND ASSUMPTIONS
City of Rentt�n resp�nse to terrorist incident wi11 be determined by.the materiaf involved(ie
�rearms,:exptosive, nuclear, in�cendiary,biological,or chemicat)and by the authorities, plans
ar�d opecations that are triggered.
A. SITUSTICSNS
1. A civit disturbance/terrorisrn emergency situation could occur at any time and
with a m�nimum of warning.
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2. Law Enforcement is responsible for preserving the p�ace and suppression of any
civil disturbances/terrorism, including demanstrationsand uniawful act ranging
from passive disobedience to mass insurreetion.
3. In a terrorist incident,the area of opera#ions is potentially a crime scene,a
hazardous rnaterials site and a disasterarea—spanning the borders of several
Iocal jurFsd�etions. ln order to organize a complex on-scene aperation,
operational boundaries need to be de�ned with common terrninology and
procedur�s for officials respanding to the crime,the hazardous materials
incident;and the disaster.Operational boundaries may be used to control
access to the area,target public information messages, assign operational
sectors arnong responding organizations,and assess potential impacts on the
population and the environment.The physicallocatian�f these boundaries wi1{
' depend ort the type and quantity of hazardous materials involved.
a. ' The Crime Scene Boundary defines the crime scene.The crime scene
may include the areas which are referred to in technical operations as
the"red zone."Access to the crime scene may be restricted by federal,
state,and local law enforcement.Response activities within the crime
s�erte may r�quire speeial procedures in order to protect evidence
collection.
b. The Hazardous Materials Baundary de�n�s the hazardous materials
site,wfiich may be referred to in tecbrticaa operations as the"hot zone."
Depending on the spread of contaminants,the hazmat site may include
some portion of the crime scene and the surrou�ding community.
Access to the hazmat site mau be restricted to response personnel
wearing prot�ctive clqthing and using decontamination procedures.
c. The Disaster Boundary identifies the carnrriunity-at-risk which may
` need to take protective actions such as shelter-in-place, evacuation or
quar�ntine.Access into this area may ar rnay not be restricted on the
:' au#hori#y of state and local health o�cials.
4. Terrorist Acts :
The more common acts of terrorism employed by contemporary terrorist
groups and the definitions are:
a. Arson-Less dramatic than rnost tactics,arson has'the advantage of Ipw
risk to the perpetrator and requires only a low level of technical
knowledge.
b. Armed Assauit/Assassination:
(1j ArmedAssault—Rrmed assaults can include a wide variety of
direct action activities.World wide examples include throwing
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hand grenades intp crov�d5�rvck�C�`tt�cl�s on airliners or
buildings and the more famili�r gur�battle or attack.
(�) Assassination-A term applied tca the killing af promtnent
persons and symbolic enemies as we11 as traitors who defect
from a group.One method bfcreating�fear and eliminating
rivaEs is simply by killing them.Assassination targets are
carefufly selected with a strategic purpase and the actual attack
has been planned,coordin�ted and practiced.
c. �i0lqgical:Agent Release—BiotagicaE agents consist of organisms or
chernical's of biological origin that cause death and disease among
personnet,animals and plants. Biologic�!agents include anthrax,
. chc�tera,plagu�, botulism and ricin arnQng athers. Unlike other terrorist
weapans,with the exeeption of so►x►e toxins,any physical manifestation
of ar�attack is likely to be delayed.
d. B�amhing-The improvised explosive dev'r�e{IEDj is the contemporary
t�rrorist's weapon of choice. tEl3s can be inexpensive to produce and
because af the various detonatic�n teehr�iques available, may be a low
risk to the perpetrator:Qiher advanta��s include their attention getting
cap�city and the�ibility to contral casualtiesihroughtime of detonation
' �nd placement of the device. It is��so easily deniabie shoutd the action
�rroduce undesirable results.
e. `Bot�b Threatf Hoaxes—Any terrorist group that has established
credibility can employ a hoax wi�h considerable success.A threat
a�ainst a person's life causes that person and tfiose assaciated with that
. in�#ividual to devote time and effort ta security'measures.(A bomb
threat can close a comrnerciat bwilding,emp#y a theater,or delay an
aircraft flight at no cost to the#errt�rist:Faise alarms dull the analytical
and operational efficien�y of keysecurity personnel,thus degrading
re�diness.)
f. Chernical Releases-Of the five categories of chemical agents, (nerve,
blister,choking, blood and vomiting), nerve gas is undoubtedly the most `
notarioc�s and dan�erous.The nerve gas Sarin was used by the Aurn
Shinri Kyo group in the Tokyo subway system.The terrorist use of a
chemicai agent in an enclosed environment such as a subway station,
auditarium,sports arena or shapping mall has the potentia)for creating
massive numbers of casualties tMat will quickly overwhelm response
capabitities.
g. Cvil Disturbance—Creating mass,violent disturbances of the public
peace in attempts to show the world that the general public does
� support their cause(s).
' fi. Cyber Terrorlsm-A less violent but increasingty costly tactic is
emerging and may be used by terrorists in the future with increasing
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frequency.As government, business ant�saciety in general become
increasingly dependent on computers and infarmation technology
though tfie internet, a whole new vu}nerability presents itself.Terrorists
can use sophisticated hacker skills ta enter�omputer systems remotely
to steal,alter or change in#ormatic�n contained in databases and
operating systems.Cyber terrorists may also attempt to gain control of,
oftlisabie, infrastructure components sueh as dams, utilities or airport
radar systems.
i. Envit�nmental Destruction—Although this tactic has not been widely
�sserted,the ir�creasing accessibilityvf sophisticated weapons and
explo�ives to terrorists`has the patential to threaten damage to the
environment. Examples are:intentional dumping of hazardous
chemicals into a city's water suppfy ar the destruetion of an oil tanker.
�ear t�f alienation may be a factor that has limited the use of this tactic
te t{a#e:
j. Mija�king,Building Seizure,Raids at At#acks on Facilities:
�1) Hijacking or Skyjacking;-Some#irnes employed as a means for
escape, hi}ackingis normally carried out to produce a
spectacular hostage sitUatian and tp�ain media attention to the
hijackers'cause.Atthough trains, buse3 and ships have been
hijacked, aircraft are#he preferred targetbecause of their
greater mobility and vu}nerability.
(2J ; Seizure—A seizure usu�lly invoives a building or object that has
value in the eyes of the au�ience.Th�re issome risk to the
terrorist because secarity farces have time to react and may opt
to us�force to resolve the incident, especially if few or no
innocent lives are invofved.
t3) RaFds or Attacks on Faciliti�s—Arr�ed attacks on facilities are
usually undertaken for one af three purposes:to gain access to
radio or television broadcast capabilities in order to make a
statement;to demonstrate the government's inability to secure
critical facilities or national symbols;or for logistical purposes;
e.g., robbery of a bank or armory.
k. Hostage Taking-This usually is an overt seizure of one or mqre
individualswith the intent qf gaining pubtici#y or other concessions in
return for release of the hostage.While dramatic, hostage and hostag+e
barricade situations are risky for the perpetrator when executed in an
unfriendly environment. Generally, hostage taking is a well p�anned
operation that involves considerable surveillance, reconnaissance and
ptanning prior to the attack, but it can also be an impromptu situation
when some other activity goes bad.
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I. Kidnapping—Kidnapping involves the seizure of:prominent people.
While similar to hostage taking, kidnapping has significant differences.
Kidnapping is usually a covert seizure of ane or more.specific persons
untif speci#ic demands are met,The perpetrators af the action may not
6e known for a long time. News rnedia is initially intense but decreases
ove�time.Because of the time involved,successful kitlnapping involves
' elaborate planning and logistics.The risk to th�terrorist is less than a
hostage situat�on. Kidnapping for'ransom is becoming a favored method
for fi.nancing terrorist operations in par�s of the world,
' rn. Nuclear Release Weapons—The nuctear terrarist threat consists of
imprQvised nuclear devices(1ND)capable of creating a nuclear yield and
radioiogical d'+spersion devices(RDD).IN'Ds include both nuclear
weapons stofen or abtained from a nuclear pawers inventory or an
improvised device designed and constr�cted by the terrorists. RDDs
' imrotve the inclusion o#radioac#i�e materiaf with a conventional
explosive device;when the conventit�nat explosive is detonated it
cc��ttaminates a wide area with the radiaactive materiaL
n. product Tampering/Sabotage—The abjective in most sabotage
irt�idents is to demonstrate how vulnerabie society is to terrorist
actions.Industrialized societies are m�re vulnerable to sabotage than
less highty developed societies, Utiliti�s,communications,and
�ransportafion systems are so interdependent that a serious disruption
of any one affects all af them and g�tns immediate public attention.
Sabotage of industrial or cammercial€acilities is one means of
identifying the target while making a sta�emen`t of future intent.
5abotage involves an assortmen#vf inethods that carr include such
divQrse techniques ran�ing from prt�duct tarnpering to spiking trees to
` dis�ourage their being harves#ed.The ratronal for this tactic can range
fram extortion to destroying public faith in a product or service.
B. ASSUMPTIONS
1: Terrorist attacks are usually directed at popuiatian cen#ers and buildings or
: `facitities that conduct operations for government,transpartation, or industry.
2. Terrorist attacks may or may not be preceded by a warning or a threat,and may
at�rst appear to be an ordinary hazardous materials incident.
3. Terrorist attacks may require a vast response effort from ail leveis of
government(federal,state, and local).
4: Terrori�t a#tacks may result in large numbers of casual#ies,including fatalities,
physical injuries,and psychological trauma.
5: The attack may be at multiple locations. .
6. The attack may be accompanied by fire,explosion,or ather acts of sabotage.
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7. There may be a booby trap device set off�a at�ract emergency responders,then
,`a secand device may be set off for the purpose of injuring the emergency
respand�rs.:
8. The pres�ence'of a chemicaf or biological ag�nt rtiiay not be recognized until
some time�fter casualties occur. '
9. There may be,a delay in identifying#he chemica!or biolo�ical agent present and
in det�rmining the appropriate protective rn�asures.
10. The chemicaf ar biological agent may quickty dissipate or may be long-acting
' and persistent.
11. Investi�afiion ofthe cause of the event and tfiase responsible for it are
' importan#!aw enforcement activities.
12. Resaurces far cornbating terrorist attacks exist in Iqca1,state,and federal
governrrrents.
13. Recovery can be eomplicated bythe presence of persistent agents,additional
threats,extensive physical damages,and'psychcslogical stress.
C. CON57RAINTS
1. .The City 4f Rentan has fimited capability,for re�ponding to civil disturbances or
terrorism events. ,
2. Valley Metlic�l Center in Renton has lirnited civitian victim deeontamination
capabitity.
(I1. POLICY
A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
1. Law enforcernent will exercise broad lawfiul authority,within existing �
capabilities,to protect life and property threatened by c`rvil disturbance or
terrarism incidents,to inctude ordering evacuation,curfews and other
necessary actians to contain ar'control the incident.
2. Law enforcern�nt agencies will normally retain the role of lead agency and the
incider�t commander until the threat to public safety is abat�d.
3. fstablish overaN direction, control and/or coordination through an Emergency
Operations Center(EOC)activation to support the response to a civil
dis#urbance or terrorism incident. :;
4. Utilize fihe Incident Command 5ystem (ICS)as the organizational basis for
response to a civil disturbance or terrorist incident.
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5. Ensure that appropriate state and federat agencies witl be notified.
6; This seetiqn may be utilized singularly or in conjunction with a full EOC
activation.
B; DEPARTMEM'1"SjC1RGANIZATlONS/AGENCtES ANd fiHE1R R�SPONSIBIUTIES
1. Cityof Ren'to�Elected Officials and the City af Renton EOC should be prepared
to:
a. �stablish policy and pass emergency legislation as required to suppress
: any civil disturbance or disorder affecting the city.
b. Declare a state of emerg�ncy.
c. Meet witfi camrnunity teaders in an�ffark to negotiate differences.
d. Formulate official public relation news r�teases.
e. Reques#state assistance.
f. C'it�of Renton EOC will have controt of their departments and resources
in support of the operational mission.
g. E�C vviN conduc#iiaison and coordination with state, local,and private .
organizations:
h. E�G wit)notify departments and agencies of the situation.
2. `�ity af Rentt�n Fire and Emergency Services Department:
a. Lead local agency for consequence rnarsagement.'
b. P"rbvide crisis monitoring for eivil disturbance or#errorist incidents.
c. Activate EOC as required.
d. :Pravide updates and maintenance of#his plan.
e. Responsible far management of the EOC.
f, `Develop training and exercise progtam for civil disturbance or terrorist
irrcid�ents.
g. Atlyises elected officials on declar�tion of emergency and emergency
'orders.
`h. Ensures that the locai response is organized according to ICS.
i: Establish on-site liaison at the law enfnrcement command post.
j. Receive ciearance from eommand post for fire services forccs tc�enter
` the affected areas.
k. Conduct an-site operations relating to safety and security under the
direction of�he cammand post.
l. `Coordinate fire service response to hazrr�at incidents.
-m. Operate with ftre suppression strategy as directed by the EOC and the
`cammand o�cer at the scene.
n. Provide emergency medical services as permitted by safety and security
precautions.
o. CBordinate:dispatch palicies witM the EpC.
p. Assume speciai assignments as determined by the�re service's
representative at the EOC.
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q. Assign fire investigative teams to coordinate activities with law
enforcement relating to arson. ;
3. Renton PoGce Department: '
a. Leal local agency for crisis management.
b. Tt�reat investigation and intelliger�ce.
c. Warn the public of any potentiatiy dangerous situation.
d. ` Cvntral access to and prevent looting in damaged or evacuated areas.
e. EstablisM incident command or unified command structure.
f. Di�eEt and control the effects of alt law enforcementforces deployed to
the site of the emergency.
g. Secure critical facilities as the situatian��rrants.
h. Prevent and investigate incidents of vandalism,arson, sabotage,sniper
- attacks, barnbing and weapons af mass destruction. '
i. Cot(ect and disseminate informa#'ron and'irttelligence.
j. �stablish halding areas for processing of vialators.
k. Coc►rdinate with courts and prosecutors for required initial court
appearance.
1, Establish and maintain close�iaison with state,county and local law
enforeement agencies.
m. Coordinate local search and reseue effort,�.
. _�.
n. Furnish Eiaison personnel to other agencies as required.
o. Furnish a public information officer to su�tplement and coordinate
official news releases from the pubFic inforr�ation officer.
p. Provide law enforcement and security protection for the personnel and
equipment af supporting units•
q. Provide 1aw enforeement and specialty teams in cases of hijack, hostage
or ather emergency situations involving public transpartation service.
r. Coordinatian and cooperation with state and federal law enforcement
agencies.
4. Renton Planning/Building/Public Workr.
a. Pravide or arrange security at all water treatment plants, pumping
stations, and`reservoirs with assistance of iaw enforcement and outside
contractors as necessary.
b. fitl aff reservoirs to capacity.
c. Shut down water service where necessary. '
d. Provide domestic water by whatever means possible,in areas where
normal service has been disrupted.
e. Assist in providing barricades for riot controt.
f. Re►nove barricades erected by rioters.
g. Provide debris clearance.
h. Provide assistance in traffie control and evacuation as necessary.
, i. Advise on traffic control matters.
j. Advise on closing of streets and thcsrflughfares.
k. : determine detour roates.
L Provide other assistance as required.
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5. Renton Public Information Officer:
a. Obtain information about the civii disturbance/terrorism from ali
_ ' �gencies information officer and other 5aurces.
b. Prepare o�cial news releases.
c. Estabtish a7oint Information Cent�r(JIC)if r►eeded,
6. Renton Comrnunity and Economic Devetop�nent:
a. Establish contact with the EOC and advise on community activity.
b. Assist in identifying the short and tong range causes and areas of
tension,and workto elirninate them.
c. 1aVark with community leaders to diffuse tensions in the community.
7. Renton City Attarney:
a. Advise e�n legal matters pertaining to a civil disturbance.
b. ' Have'a representative present in the courts to authorize all charges.
c. Pr�pare emergency declaratians a�d prbclamations.
S. RentorrAtlministrative,Judicial& Legal Ser�ices:
a. �xpand court operations in order to exped�ite the processing of the
' increased number of cases presented for fiearing as a result of the
eu�rrt;
b. `Prowide, if possible, a temporary locatian where court functions will be
carried out.
c. Frovide court clerical persannel to assist`in preparing charges as
required.
9. Renton-�school District:
a. Activate and implement emergency pians and terrorism anncxes.
10. Private Sector: :
' a. Activate and implernent emergency plans and terrorism annexes.
: b. Private sector entities that`provide critical infrastructure antl services
will activate their plans, and communicate and cbordinate the�r
continuation,a#essential functions with 1oca1 and state government
emergency management agencies.
11, King Caunty Governmeni:
a. Ac#ivate the King County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
and Terrorism Incident Annex °
b. Acfiivate the Regional Disaster Plan.
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12. Public Health-Seattle&King County:
a. Aetivate the Regional Disaster Plan, fSF 8—W�alth and Medical Services.
b. Activate the Region 6(King County) Regional Hospi#al Plan-
Fr�paredness&Response for Bio-Terrorism.
c. Pravide assessments of the public healtfi impaets of WMD incidents and
seek assistance from the State Departrrtent of Health if needed.
, d. Direct the provision of immunizations,prbphyl�xis, and o#her
preventative treatment.
e. Caordinate with the State Department of Health for the delivery and
distribution of the Strategic Nationat Stockpile.
f. ` �xercise oversight and direction of all environmental health issues
related to a terrorist event
13. Washington State:
The Washing#ctn Emergency Management Division has developed a Washington
5#ate Comprehensive Emergency Managernent Ptan,Annex A,Terrorism.The
document outlines the core state responsibiGties'�nd resources involving
incidents�tf terrorism.Another document that the State can activate due to a
chemic�l c�r radiological event is the"Integrated�uced Facility Radiological and
Chernicai pratection Plan.Annex B,Appendix �.of this Plan provides U.S.
a�partrn�nt df Energy emergency response assets and response times that are
avaifable 1ay request through the Washingtarr State�mergency Management
Division.'The#ntlowing are a few of the key state agencies.
a. �mer�encv Mana�ement Division�,WAE'NID�
`The WAEMD wil)activate`and implernentthe Washington State -
Camprehensive Emergency Managernent P1an,Annex A—Terrorism.The
WAEMO will also a(ert and notify jurisdictions, states and Canada of an
irrcident,and coordinate resources.
b. Wash�n�ton State Patrol f WSP)
Serve as#he Incident Command agency for terrorist events involving
hazardous materials on all state and interstate highways and designated
politicat jurisdictions.
c. Militarv Department-National Guard
Provides military resources,which indude both equipment and
personnel to aid in the xesponse to a terrorist event, including the 10th
Civi)Support Detachment(CSD�WM�.Yhe CSD team wiil deploy to
rapidly�ssess suspected radiological, biological or chemical events in ,
support of#he local lncident Commander.
d. Qepartment of Health
The Washington State Department af Heatth(DOH)provides
assessments of the public health imRacf of terrorist incidents by
maintaining sentinel surveillance, identifying infectious disease
organisms,conducting epidemiolo�ical investigations, performing
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radiological and other environmental health s�rveys,pOH also
coordinates the reception and dep)oy��rt�f#ederal and out-af-state
heaftfi resoucces supporting the terrorisf incident response ar�d
recovery. :
<t 5upport to local Mealth agencies includes:
{1} ` Identification,treatment,and contro#of communicable and .
non-cammunicable diseasss.
(�) t�esources to suppiemen#health�are services in affected areas.
(3) Labora#ory support in the deteciion,identificatian, and analysis
of biological, chemical and rad��b�i�a!agen#s,
(4j Inspection of consumable;ftrads�nd water supplies.
(5) Technological and human;expo�ure assessment.
e. '��r.t��nt`of Cpmmunitv Trade arrd�eo�twnic Qeveloament
TT`�tt�t�epartment of Community Trade and�coi�omic Development is
;respc�nsible of the implementation of�nergy atlocation and curtailment
�rc�rarr�s in accordance with the Goverr��l�rs energy emergency powers
't�g'r`slation,which may rewlt due to a terrQrist event.
f. #3�,�rnen#af Transportatian
� :Tf��flepartment of Transporta�ion cc�ordina�es#he activation of WSDOT
pgrs+�r�el and equipr�►ent needed to�st�blish traffic controi and
cieanup activit�es on atl 1"rmited acc�ss facitities jfreeways)and state
` hi�itway�in unincorporated portiona o#tt��King Caunty.On state
hi�E�ways within incorporated juris�fictian,re�ponsibilities are detailed
in RC1N 47.24.020.Activatian may be ir�itiated by the Washington State
`Patr�l:
g. 1�partm�nt'of Ecal�
Th�Washington State aepartrne�t of Ect��ogy(l)OE) is the state On-
�c�ne�aQrdinator(OSC)for terror'rst inctdents involving the discharge
afi ha2ardous substances.As per ESF 1{}��?E coordinates with the
Washington 5tate Patrol,who assumes responsibility as the incident
cammander,for clean up activities occurring orror near state highways,
and with other state agencies as approprfate frrr terrorist incidents
' invatving hazardous materiais that may affect state waters:
_ h. `Department pf A�r►culture
The i)epartment of Agriculture will monitor faod,feed and other
' cornmodities for contamination and ensure that products di3tributed for
consumptiarr are safe,and work with io�al hea)th agencies to provide
'inf�rmation to the public regarding food,and product safety.
i. Pu�et 5aund Clean Air Aaencv(PSCAAI .
PSCAA operates the BioVllatch Air Manitoring Program and pravides
daily�lter samples to the State Department of.Health Laboratory for
anafysis. ln support of de6ris management, PSCAA can measure ambien#
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air concentrations for fine particuiate materials, be a liaison for
determining additional needed air monitoring�ervices and work in
. cc�ordination with the state and`lacat health department in operatiorr of
the BioWatch Air Monitoring Program.
14. FederaL•
In the event of a terrorist response,the Federal gavernment activates the
Nationat Response Plan.A copy o#the latest version of the National Response Plan
can be found in the City of Renton EOC resource center.
At this writing,the FBf defines(ead agency,as used in PDU-39,as the Federal
departrnent or agency assigned lead responsibiiity to manage and coordinate a
specific function-either crisis management or consequence management. Lead
agenc'res are designated on the basis of their hauing the most authorities,
resources,capabilities,or expertise relative ta accornplishment of the specific
functian. t,�ad agencies support#he overalf Lead Federal Agency(LFA)during all
phases of the terrorism response.The following agencies provide the core federal
response#o incidents of terrorism:
a. t3eqartment of Homeland Securitv(DHSI
The Department of Homeland Security(DHS)provides direction for the
appticatian af federal government resaurces�hat are used to support
dornestic counterterrorism operations.The DHS gathers information
related to domestic counterterrorism preparedness, response,and
recovery,and provides information tv the public,#he private sector,
loca!and State authorities,federal departmen#s and agencies,and the
President.
The Attorney General,generally acting through the FBI as Primary
Federa)agency(PFA)for the dome5tic counterterrorism functiona)area,
' is responsible for coordinating domestic intelligence collection activities,
coordinating activities of the law enforcement community to detect,
prevent,preempt, or disrupt terrorist attacks,conductirtg#he criminal
'investigation of terrorist threats or acts,and identifying the
perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
b. Deaartment of Justice
PDD-62 validates and reaffirms existing fead agency responsibiliiies for
all#acets of the U.S.counter terrorism effort.The Department ofJustice
is designated as the overall lead federal.agency(tFA)for threats or acts
of terrorism that take place within the United States until the Attorney
;General transfe�s the overaN LFA rale.The Department of Justice
delegates this overall LFA role to the FBI for the operational response.
c. Federal Bureau of investi�ation
Under PDD-39,the FBl supports the overaN Lead Federal Agency(LFA)
by operating as the lead agency for crisis management.The FBI
de#ermines when a threat of terrorism wacrants consultation with the
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: 1Afhite Hawse through the Attorney G�����f.The FBI manages the law
enfnrcement investigation of terrorist inc�der�ts,'Ehreats and suspected
terrorist in�idents and designates apprt�p�"`�fie liaison'and advisory
personnel to support th+�JOC, EOC artd#he locat 1CS infrastructure.The
�B1 works with the Department of tic�meland Security to establish and
` op�rate a Join#Informati�n Center(11C�in the field as3he facaf point for
inforr�ation to the public and thg media'concerning the federal
response to the emergency.
I�needed,the�BI deploys interagency�uppc�rt:teams and resources to
ensure that the fuli'range of necessary expertise and'capabilities are
` av�itabfe to the on-scene coordina#or.
d. �ed�r�!Emeraencv Manaaement,A��y
Untler PC?D-39, FEMA supports the FBF[,FA a�the#ead age�cy for
c€�r���uence management un#it th�e overalf LFA�ole is transferred to
' 1=EMA'� FEMA will consult with the Gov�rntar's atfice and the White
H+�use#a d�termine if a Federal conseqt��nce m�nagernent response is
r�+quir�d and if FEMA is ctirect�d to us�5taffctrti'Act authorities:This
prc�c��s involves apprapria#e nofi#icafii�n and coordination with the FBf,
a�the ttverall LFA.'
FEMA wii(appnint a Regional�peratia��Cen#er(ROC) Director or
�ed�ral�oordinating Officer(FC��tc�man�ge and c4�rrdinate#he'
federal consequenc� management resp�r�se in support of State and
'lac�#gavernmer�ts.In coordination�ith t�se FBI,the ROC Director or
FC�wii!ca�vene m�etings with decisiot�ma�ters of#edera{, state,and
laca[ernergency management and techni�ai support agencies, as'
apprt�priate,to formuiate incident ac#i�r�pl�ns,def�ne priorities,review
status,resoive confiicts, identify issues t#��t require decisions fram
' higher authorities,and evatuate�he ne�d fc�r additional resources:
e. p�o�r{r�aent of Defense
:ln accordartce with DOD directives and t#�e Chairman Joint Chiefs of
Staff, DQp wi11 prc�vide mili�ary assistance fio the LFA and/ar Federa!
Respon5e Plan Emergency Support Function primary agencies daring al!
aspects of a terrvrist incident upon approval by the Secretary:of
Llefense. DQD assistanc�e could inttude threat assessmen#,DEST
d��l�yment,technical advice,operationaF support,tactical operations,
suppvrt for civil disturbance,and custbdy,transpartatian,and disposal
' of a 1NMD device.
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f. U�p�rtrnent af Ener�v
7'he[3epartment o#fnergY(DOEj witl act�uate technical operations
capabilit'res t�suppo�t the#eder�l resp�r�se ta threats or acts af WMD
#errorism. In addition,the FBI has concluded formal agreements with
potential lead federaf agencies of the Federa#I�adialogical Emergency
'Response Plan(FR�RPj that provide ft�r interface,coordination,and
' technical as5istance in support of the FBI's mission.
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�. fletiartment o€He�lth�nd Human��r�s
The�epartment of He�ith and Hurnar��+��vctes(HHSj wiil activate
technical operations capabifities to st�r�rtt#�e federat response to
t�ireats Qr acts t�f VVMD terrorism,t�#�H�rnay coc�rdinate with individual
g�ncies ic�en#ifred i�the DHHS Health anc#Metii�a#Servic�s Support
P�an�t�r t#�e Federai Respo{�se tc�Acts pf'��►�rn"rcal/Biological(CJB)
Terrc�rism,to use the structure;rela#ionst�ips,and capabiliti�s describQd
t�►�h��iHS plan ta support response op�tai�ons.
h. �v�c�nm�ntal Protec,�i�n A�encv
'F'���r�virc�nrn�nta!PrQt+�cti�a�Agency(�PAj wilt activate technicai
op�i��ic�ns capabilitiestct.$�ppart the f�r���+esponse to acts of WMD
t�rism.EPq may c�brd�t�at�with ir�tli�i���l agencies identified in the
�2�tior�al 0il and Nazartlous Subst�rrces�'trtl�rtictin Cflntingency Plan
� � � '(��'}�to us���he�truc�ure,��r�fationslyips,ai���pabilities ofi tMe Naxionafi����� � �
fi��s�rt�e Sys#em as dQscribed in the NCR to support response
'`�pe�atidns.
` . T#�ie�CP response may[n�4ude tt�reat'assessrnent, Consultati�n,agent :
t��i�i�cativn,k+azard detecti4n�nd r�dt�ctian,envi"ronmentaf
r�tartifioring,decontaminatio�t,a�tl tc�ng t�rm s�te restoration
(�nv�ron�ental cl�anup}op�ratians, �
i. �G,�t�arc� :
�'�e t�;S.C�ast Guard serves as{ij the fi�ac�federai a�ency(LFA)for
.�'�time Homeland Security wher�re��i�ises require civil authorities;
>�2}t�f�deral Mar'rtime S�curity Cavrdinat�r in U.S. ports as
;+�e�n�ted by the Maritirne Transpor#�tian 5ecurrty Act of 2D02; (3}a
- �ip�rtir�$agency ti�the�edera!Emerg��cy Mana�ement Agency for
cle�lari�tl disa�ters or emerg�nei�s ur�c�r the Fecteral`Response Pian;(4j
;��st;+�po�ting agency to the LF��or sp��`'�c�ver�ts under the provisions
t�f��c�rrent U.S. Goverr�ment tntc�rager�cy Lk��rtestic Terr�rism Concept
t�`"•#�p��`ptions Plan artd its pr�jee�tt+ed re�FaCem��tt by the Federal
�Inc�fi�rr#Mcrr►�rgem+ent Pla�;and�5)as a supporting or supported
c�rrr�mander for military operations eonducted under Title 10. .
Th�Captain of the Part Puget Saund is the pre-designated Cdast Guard
incident Comrnander(CGICj for.a WMD or terr�rrist incident,in the Puget
5aiund area.The CGlC wilt represent the Coasx Guard in:any EC�
organizatian form�d for a multi-a�ency respernse andwiN��€�rci�e _
cammand and cantrot authority over a!I Coast Gaard resources assigned
�an incident when activated for conting�ncy response.
IV. C�}i�C�'f QF OPE�iA�'1QNS
A�erraristthreat c�r�ctr�a�incidentw'rll likely require the respans�by the State and F�deral
goverr�rnents. How�v�r,;t#�e City of Renton wili still pla�a key rc�1e in Crisis Management and the
full role, ir�iti�ity,in C+���c��ence Management,with tMat rale tontinuing throughout.When the
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respons�involves multiple levels of government,the c+�or�fir�i��qn b�tween and a�ong such
agen�ies is an absafu#e necessity.7he Incident Command S��t�m�ICS}�s a means for ensuring
tn�t the required cic�se coardination is reatized.Th�City=af R�rit��►will organize its respo�se to a
t�"trorist threat/inciden�according to the Incident Command Sys#ern.,
� Crisis Mana��ment;t#r��t�view af law enfnrcement, may cap+�ra#e ftom a general thr�eat,to a
credible'threat,thrr�ugh the-ir�cident,Consequence Managemen#;the purview of aU`response
agencies, rnay aperate be�re,during,and after and incider�t and eontinue until dernobilization
of emergency operatiQns�
` A.' . NOTIFICATI�N:
The ft�llcrwing outlines pc�te�ttial no#ffieataan procedures.This sequ�nce may need to be
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modified any time there i�a change in status,such as veci�catiQn af a credible threat,
iMfarmation updates,a�d�ot�cation of an actual event.Adtlitional ag�ncies or organizations
should be added as apptcr�r�ate.
t�otification.Actions—City�,e�ei
1. Local FB��'�fice.
2:, King Ccuinty�mergency Management.
3. Gi#y de�rtments:Police, Fire and �rnergency Services,threat assessment unit
as appr�t��tt'�ite.
4. tnciud��thet�City sfaff as necessary.
5. 4t�i�r levels��ounty,state and federat)dependent a�Qn nature ofthreat and
security c�nsideratians. .
B. RESAt?NSE
protect�ng Em�rg���}r Responders
Emergency perst�ttrtel first re5ponding to a tErrorist incide�t rnust be protected from the
varivus ha�ards`t�at�terrorist ineident c�n praduce.7h�se ir�ciude:
1. Mechanic�l H�tard-Any type of inechanical harm causing trauma jincludes
gunshot wounrts, bomb fragments or shrapnel).
2. Etlologi�al Hatard-Disease causing material including:bacteria(e.g.,anthrax),
rickettsias(e.g.,Q fiever),Viruses(e.g., herrrorrhagic feverj,and toxins(e.g., ricin
or batulinus);
3. Therm2�1 H�rd—From both extreme heat and eatd(e.g.,burning liquids or
metais tike rnagnesium:cryogenic materials su�h as lipuid oxygenj.
4. Chemicai Hazard—Toxie or corros`rve substances(e.g.,acic#s such as sulfuric or
hydrQch(orie,caustics such as arnmonium hydre�xide;tox�c substances such as
nerve agents,p�sticides,or ather chemieal agents).
S'. Radiolt�g�Cal Hazard-Alpha, beta,and gamma radiation'from nuclear material.
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6• Asphyxiation Hatacd—lack of oxygen it�the�ttnosphere due to dis�facement
by heavier-than-air vapors or depletian by a efierr�ical reaction such as burning.
Though the�clt�e t��pri�te�tic�n requirecl varies fr�►m haz�rd to hazard,there are three
basie principle��rf pr�t�ctictn that apply to a(t hazartls:time,distance,and shielding.
1. 'Ttme.Spert�thE shortest amc�unt of tirne pc�ss�1�le in the hazard area or exposed
tt�t�te t►azard.Use techn�ques suctr�s ra�ic!entri�s tt�execute reconnaissance
or re5cu�.R4t�t�perscannet in th�'hatard ar�a."t�te less#ime spent in the
`af#e�t�d���;��ie tess tikely you would be injctr�d. I1�Xini�izing time spent in the
affected�r�*�inrElt also reduce ti�e chance of cot�#arr��n�ting the crime scene.
2• .Qi�t�n+ce.[��i�ize th�distance from the haz�t�d�r+��c�r tMe projected hazard
acea.F�a���micat hazards cewmtnended dis�nc�are included in the North
Arr�er�i��r'�ergency R�sponse Guidebook(NAERGj. `
3. Shieidin�:�se a��ropr�ate shieiding to�ddress s�c��'�c hazards.Shielding can
include ve#a��l�s,buikdings,ehemical protectiv,e c�cat�►ing,and per�sonnel
p�rotectiue�quipment.
C: SCEI�E C+�#MTR�t.
1: lnitiat�or�sid�r�#inns
Appraa�#►ir�g�critninal event that has been cr��te�i by an act of terrorism
presents"i�t�ue chattertges td the responder.l"o eff�ctively implement seene
contr�t and�r�.ture public safety,ernergency r�s�or�d�rs must quickty and
ac�u��t�r er��l�ate the incid�nt area and d�t�mine tt�e severity of danger.
ance#he t����#ude of the incid�r�t is r�ali�ve�;att�mpls to iselate the danger
can 1�e�in.Est�btishing cnntrni(wor�C�zones�a�ly witt enhance public protection
effor'ts.
a• ;tti6t�ly,when response resour�es ar�iirr��t+�tl,�solating the hazard area
and controllin�a ma�s exod�s of panicked ai�d contaminated peopie
will likely averwhelm the 6est efforts o#the�irst arriving responders.
b. Terrorisfs may stili be lurking nearby waiting for responders t+�arrive,or
could be arnong the injured. if this is susp�cted, initiaJ scene control wili
likely be de�iayed and dictated by iaw enforc+ement activiti�s.
c. Antic�pate the potentia)for multiple h�aard loca#ions. Responders may
have to d�fine vuter and fnner operatipnal p�rimeters.°There may exist
severat hazards within the outer perim�ter that must be isolated,
�spe�iatly when victims are scat#er�d througfiout the boundaries of the
'�riciderit,or multiple,targets contain dan�ers,
d= C�ntro#ling the scene, isolating hazards a�d attempting to conduct
controtied evacuations wiltbe resourc�e i�tensive. lnordinate security
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may be needed for the event,so responders should request�dditional
assi�ance early.
, : e. A�er a bambing,access to the sc�ne may be timited due ta r�bble or
debris.Police actiuity may rnake it di�icc►(t ta estabtish access and exit
av�nues for aperations.
2. Perime��r�ontral
. a. ���izi►�g and evaluatir�g dar�gers r`s.cri�ic�l t�implementin�
'p��ir�ter�ontral.Adequat�iy e�tu�t�ng{�tenti�t harm wi)I guide
d.�ci�ions a�d cons'rderations fQr"stat�cl�€f"di�fianees,or estabiishing
' "ar4�'#xc�nes.,,
;¢;�� 'fake tim�to pe�form ar�ade�ua��si�+�-up.
�2� Better to averestimate fi���e!rFr��ter t�an underestimate,it is
easier to reduce the per�rr��t�r instead�f increasing it after
-operations are set up. ,
b. =���ndin�on tMe size and co�»�t�x�ty ttf the in�dent,the boundaries
'rna�n,e�d�c►be divided or ident�#i��as h�vtng"outer"and"inner"
p�rim��ers. '
'(3.} The outer perimeter is th�rt�tctst�distant ct�nt�-ol point or
bountlary of the incident.it i�u��d tv re�trict all pubiic access to `
- the incident.
'(�} LL The inner perimeter isola�es knc�n h�azards within the outer
> perir»eter.It is used ta contrt�t the mov�ment of responders.
`(3� Types of terrorist incidents that t�tiay C�qctire ou#er and inner
perimeter controi inclucte:'
' (aj , trnprovised exptas�ve d�vic�s;
(b) Chemical or bialc��Ica�f c#ispersion devices;
4c) R�dioactive con��rninati�n.
; c. Perimeter controi may be inffuen�ed by tF�e fa!lowing compon�nts:
{3.) ' Amount and tYpe of resources an-han�i,
�2) Capabtlity'of availabte resour�s�training level);
�3) Ability of the resources ta prov�i�self-protection(personnei
pratective equipment);
> (4� Size and configuration af the incident;and
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(Sj Stability of the incident.
`d. �#ab{ish the standard"control�t�ncs"withir�the auter perimeter.
�f�ese aon�s include thes
{1} Hot{�xclusion)zone(exceptiQt�al�access);
(�� Warm zone(contamination reduction corridora;and
(�) Caid(suppart)zan�{stagin�area�. :
`e. �c�u�e af th�potentiat for s�cc�nd�ry�nd tertiary events, the
pe��ter and control z4nes shc�uid��atnp�d.Therefore, if the.
irt�ider�ts escalate,boundaries car�b�e�i�andect usirtg establEshed
"re�F�r�n�e poi�ts that are familfar to�n-s�erte responders. Mapping
cc�mponents should include:
(1) . Tflpogra{al�y;
(�� �tructures/landm�rks;
(�) Access and egress points:and �
(�j Ferirneter taoundaries.
f. l��it�g�etection and monitar�ng equiprnettt ta identify perimeter and
`rnrcrrk�one boundaries has limita#it�ns:
'�3j ` Responders must atterrtpt to ider�tify„clean"areas as wei(as
hazardous areas.This is u�u�lly a�ornplished by us�ng detection
and manitoring equiprnent.H�w�ver,eqaipment designed to
detect hazartlous materials rnay'nat be immediatety availabie to
' �rst responders.
(2� Cnem�cal, biological anci radiological deteGtian equipment and
train�d operatars are availab(�frQrr►the City of Rentpn Nazmat
team and the State Department of Hea;lth.
g. lso�aCionJStandoff Distance Considerations
(1) First,ider�tify the probiem ftom ir►itiai incident inf€�rrr�ation
(dispatcher reportsj and outwarc�'warnin�signs and det�ction
ctues.
�2) Determine isolation area based upan these factors:
(a) Potential of harm to life,cri#ical systems,and property;
(b) Ttrpography;
(c) Meteorologicai facto�s;
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f dr> Resaurces available#a iin�lement tactical opera#ions.
' ��) . Access refere�ce materials sucta as the NAERG to de#ermine
initiaf is+�lation and protection distance.
{�) Wher�timit�d informa#ian is ava}I�ble pertaining to the agent,
, Guide 111 in the IY�►ERG recqn�rrten���»ir►imal isolation
distances of 5t�to If�meters'�1bE}ta 330 ft.)in all directions. -
(�� ' tf r��pianders suspect rat�ir�ac#i+��m�t�r�als,use appropriate
detection equipment witl�,tr��n��crp�ra�Q�s in determining
isaiation d�tances;:Monitc�rirt�f+�r r�cfioactive materials at any
bambing ev�nt shaul�!be dorr�►~�iut�nety�Monitoring is the aniy
way fo detect the preser�ce t�f radiatian at the scene.
0. PUBIiC PRt�TEC'��1 '
1. O�ervi�nr ,
Puhlic x�e�t'wi�!largely dep�and o�#he ability af responders to effectively
conduct��azard and risk anatysis c�#the aftectetl�aoput�tion.The same basic
strat�gi�s t��d by responders tv protect the pub�ic t�uring�hazardous materials
inc'rde�����.b�ap�lied tv a-terrc�rist evertt.Fi�st arrivin�respondersmay be
req�itred Ltr t»�ke rapid decisians that'app{y to�m�tementing public pratection
measures`��t�se af escalating da�gers.This,b�ing th�case,those responders
wilt n�d�t�xe de�isions on inft>rrnation ga'th�red during the primary size-up,
f This cat���chalfenging#ask at any si�rtifrcar►t,rr�cident when so many demands
are ptatecT it��,f�rst arriving urtit��Remember,siae-�tp is a cantinuous process
of gatheri�g�nd using inform�tic>n to make thefbes�t decision at a particular
' point in"tirr►�. ,
For a ma,�air��tror�st incident,the fol�owing o}��itms should be considered in-
' de�nfig tt��appr�ach to protecting`the.pnblf�:
a. Eva�afian. '
b. SFrelter-in-place.
c. A cambination of evacuation and shetter-in-place.
2.' Evacuatior�
�vacuatin�the pulalic from a hazard is a decisictn based on infocmation that
i�d�c�t+�s�#�e�pubiic is at greater risk by remair�in�i�c�r nearthe.hazard area.
The ty{�s of i�a#c�rrnat�on that shauld be considereci in t�e decision to=evacuate
shvu�d�nctude ihe fallowing:
a. :'1'he tlegree of severity of public dan�ers ar threats as a result of the
ha2ard.
b; T�e number of individuals or population area affected by the hazard.
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'A�ailak��lity of`the resaurces need�d to evacuate the affecred population
including:
a. Adc��tiar�al fire/EM5/polic�'personneL
b. 'Ti�aris�ortation veMictes includin$schovt buses,privately-av�rned vehicles
or�{�ublic mass transit.
Me�►ns av�i��ble to nc�tify the�ubtic anck provide ernergency instructions before :
and ctur�rig tk�e evacuation,inctudin�;
a. l�cat broadca5t media (Etnergency Alert 5ystem).
b. NQ�4>1Ateather Radio.
c. R��te aterting via mobile address syste�s.
' d. 5irecrs: _ _
e. l7o+�r to door aterting.
Safe��ss�ge f�r t�te'evacuees, including;
a.' 'A�t�equate time and opportunity ta eondurt the evacuation.
. b. '�va�uati�r�raUte rnonitoring:
c. `'�tbtFi�y to feroute traff'ic due to cangestian.
d. Av�ilability of sheltets.
Speci�l t�e�ds v#the evacuees:
` a. 1`h�r►eed ta assist sp�cial fa�ilities(e.g., hc3spitals, nursing homes,
``��i�ons}in evacuating.
b. The need to alert and warn the hearing itnp�ired and provide
eva+cuation assistanee to the mobilit�impaired:
The ability ta provide shelter and sustenartce to euacu�es including:
a• �±�u��ely staffed shelters'with feedir�g and i�vatory facilities. �
; b. Tfi�provision of inedical card to evacuees in neec�. _
3. Shelter-in-Place
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Shelter-i��place is the advising o#the affected papt�lation to remain indoors and
s�ek protection withir�the structure that they c�ccupy ar in a nearby structure.
The d�cisic�n ta shelter-in-place is based upon the ana�rsis of the hazard. lf#he
danger tc>,the public is determined to be less by shelt+�r-in-place, rather tha�ti by `
eva�t�at�t�g,then shelter-in-place should be c�rri�c!out.11Vith eertain hazards
(i.�.sht�rt t�!rrn'airborne chemical or radiatipn hazards c�r�ine-o#-sight exposure
to explc�sivesj the best decision may be to shelter-in-ptace. Distinct advantages
of shelter-ir�-place over evacuatiari�re the r�tative short:time and ease af
implementa#ion. Remember,as iong as there remains a danger,hazards and
risks must be eontinuously evaivated.When cqnsicterin�shelter-in-ptace include <
the following:
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`a. th+�risks of shelter-in-�lace vs.evacuation. '
b. The availability of resources.
c. ` "E#��t�r�e avaitabie to�ake protective actton.
d. `�'helevel a�f publie understanding of the;shelter-in-place cancept,
1=or eicpl+�s&��,shetter-in-place can be er�hanced by seeking the most protective :
refu�ir�,1;��trttcture.�or chemical,radiatic3n,a�d�ome biological hazards,
'sheltet-in-�r���e may be enhanced by redc�cin�th�indc�r-outdoor air exchange
. rate. '
4. Combina�icm t�f Bot#�Protective Actions
Th�re rnay,��t�rcumstances when'using�va��a#ign ar�d shelter-in-place woutd
be apprc�p����e.For exampte,when#ime ar r��ot�rces cannot support the
imme�f�at�r�eed tv evacuate a targe pop�t�ti�r�,�iniy ti�ose closest to the'
t►azanf,and art'tF�e�reatest danger,co�ld be i�tstructed to evacua#e,wh�le
people�t�t`i�i ihe immediate area wauld be advised to shelter-in-place.
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5: Scene Se+�urity Consideratians
The age�tCy�ssigt�a�d'site security resprsnsibt#tties.wi�(lit€ely vary according to the
Ie�ation antl scope of the incident and tt��►re�aur�es auailabie,
1Nh�ne�rer�e��is an ongoing or unstakxle cr�rrii+�1 act�v#ty present, law
enforCe�tet�t o'fficials shoutd die#ate securtty me�►�ures far scene eontroL`
As t��ir�t�it�r�t becomQ more defined anct m�re 5�at�le{intermediate phase),
the s�ift f�cmn a cambinati�n af polfice and otf�er(non-p�tice)personnei in
controt c�f t�perimeter shouid be�in to.tr�nsFtipr�to ail iaw enforcement.
if th�i�►ici�f��t is of sucM magnitude:tha#r�sp���e ac#ivities may continue for
days,the us+�bf National Guar�d units shou(d k���c�t�sidered far perimeter
s�cw�ity�r��i��antrai, National Guacd support carr on(p b+�obtained if requested
thr�u�h�N"�i�g#on Ernergency Managerr��r�t Divixion by King County
E mergency"Mainagement.
f. 7AC"tCCAL CONSit��RAT1t�NS
When an emer�ency r�sponder appraaehes any type qf suspicious incident,the
responder s�ould dt�s��n a cautious manner with aq sens�s aiert for warning signs and
d�eeti,�n�it��s.7h�fotlowin�rules should atways apply:
1. Always apprc�ach the scene utilizing{�rotective ciccr�tthing and equipment.
2. B�alert for c��tward warning s'rgnsthat may indieate the type of danger present,
such as:
a. Casualties resultin�from no apparent reasc�n.
b. Signs and symptoms indicating chemica[exp�sure.
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c. C?bvious signs af cr�minal activit�r,such as weapc�ns on����c�r�e.
'd. Susp�cious vehicles or packages.
` e, Pre��ncident verbal or written warnixtgs.
3. Prop�t�r�a��vehieles.t�uring emergency cc►r��litia��s��speciaNy if the iacident
#�as cre�r��!1���e sc�te puWi�chaos ant!#�artic�r�s�onsi�rs must reatize vsrhen
appr�c��r�th��vent,conditions may n4t��titie ttte most idea�iocatians to
sta��vekti+�es�nc{apparatws.When possible,consider the foliowing:
a. tf�icai,pasitivn�rst-in vehieles and r�spa�ders upw'rnd and uphill.
b. �3ire�tsu�pt��ting r�sponders ta appr�►a�►from;upwind�nd uphilL
c. Avoid`s.tacking'vehicles where they tnterf�re wi�h each other's
��racuat�on route.
t1. Avc��d iine-c�f-sight'stagin�w'rth wspe�+e�f�cpl�sive devices.
4. Strictl}r'en#orce stagir��instructions.
5. Ca�t�ide�havir�g vehicles back into position�o t#��t they rnay teave the scene
quiccl�t�s;
6. Avoid�ra{�r ctauds,mist and unknown l�quid.
7. Ir�iti�l.�,��s�gn a#least one respander tc�.+abs�rv�vn�oing activities surrounding
yat����t�titig'pasiti�sn,this:person shc►ut+dF be al+ert fvr crirninal activit'res and the
pc>tet�ti�t f�r secondary ever�ts.
8. Plan fi��t�#�+�e�cape routes for emergenc}r\perstu�nel and refuge assembly
points.
9: Pr�paFe f�r�me�rgency decontam'rnation on arri�a�and during aii phases of the
inci�l�nt.
10. Each re�pt�n�fing agency sF�oult!fia�e pla�ts�or et�ergency clecon o#targe(mass
decan�ani��maJl�raups of contarninatetl�{�r�a��.
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�. . � lfiVCl!)ENT Ml%�I�IACaEMEN?
1. �verview
Terrt�rism is more challenging to mar�age than mast oth�r err�ergency events. I#
presents or re,quires tt�e faliowing.
a. Coordination:of mu�iple respon$e agencies.
��� 7he incident cornmantler�ICj must ensure that aMl participating
agencies(loca#,state,a�rd federal)are eff�ctively
cnmmunica#ing within th�deslgnated cammand structure.
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t�) Regutar ptan�aing sessions sh�uhi b�conducted to review the
progress of assigned talks'and to incorporate mew resources as
they;engage or disengag�`from the incident.
`(3) When muitiple agencies are np�rating onsite,the IC must
request or appoint a represen#a#ive or liaison for each.
b. Ur►ique scene control/security issues.
_ tl) �ngoing criminal activities witt likeiy impa�t scene contre{
: initiatives. Police may limit or r�estrict access to the scene due to
security concerns.
(2) Due ta the dynamic nature o#crimir�al activity,anticipate that
the'incident perimeter will,be iarger than woufd be expeeted
simply due to the incident scope.
c. ��ecial avirareness that respondermay be a�iniended target.
{1} Consider that terror9sts may stili b�art the scene,waiting for
responders to arrive.The'ir�tent cpuld be"to add responders to
the vict�m list.
d. :5p�cialized resources.
:(1j ' Terrorist events will generate re�pe�ns�s from many agencies.
: Some of the response tearns wi�l prt�u�de persannel who are
specially trained and equ�pped to support operational
' objectives.
e. �rime sce�te eonsiderations(evidential pr�servatian).
(ij Responders worki'ng in tMe cc��nes of a crime scene must
respect the missian of law enfo�rcemer�t inuestigators,Assist the
mission by identtfying and pre�erving potential evidenee
,� ' whenev�r encQuntered ar'suspected.
2. The role of the incident Comrnander
The f�must safely,efFect�vely and efficien#ty manage response resources to
achieve the most favorable incident outcornes passible.
a. Management of the incident is based on two components:
(1) Establishing and updati�g priorities.
�a) tife safety
(bj Ineident stabilization
(c) Property and envirorrmental conservation
(d) Investigation of cause ar�d ortgin
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` (2} Continuaf size-up b�sed on ai�availa�le information.
(a) Present situation
(b� Predicted behavior
b°. 1n�ader�t cammand resporrsibitities rnay�nciude,but afe not limited to:
: ; .
(1) Establishing cQmmand
(2} H�zard and risk assessrnent
�3� Natifr��atic�ns
(4j Deve#Qp'tng and impleme�tir�site safiety
` �5� Ensurin,g responder prote�i�n t�ve�s
��i) ` Public protection
� � � � (7� �� � �l�eve�ping��and im�Krlern�r��i�g infie$ra�ed Incident�acti�n plans ��� � � �
(IAPj , .
: (8j Contr+t�[ing hazards
(9} . Rer{tt��ting specializecl resaurces
(10} Restiurce ma�agemen#
{1�.1 �Ev�Wating progress
�.1�j LogiS�ica(support
.(13) Infvrrn�#ion control
(14� Incident terminatron
c. ��rnmand 2�nd controt issues at terrorist artc�d�r�#s will likely involve a
urr��etl command system in order.to pro�►erty coordinate the various
' :ag�encies and auihorities involved in r�spar�in�to the incident.Some
�y a�enc�es may include:
,(1) Local Government
(aj �ify Of It�nfon�'ire atti#�innergency Services Uepar#ment
(bj City of Renton Police Ct�partment `
(cy King�vunty Sheriffi
(dj King County depart�n�ttt ti€He�tth
�e) King Cout�ty Emergency(1�iana�ern�nt
This pf�n designates the R�nton f�c�Cic�Department as the lead
local agency for terrorist incictents affectimg the City of Rentan.
It also designates the City of Renton Et?C as the fead agency for
cansequence management.
_ {2j State
: {a} ' Department of Pub1Ec Saf�ty
, (b) ' �e�artment of Heatth
{c) State Fire Marshal's off'�c�
(d) Washir�gton Emergency Managernent Qivision
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The Washington Emergency��nagerrtent Division desi�nates
the(ead state agency for>cv�tseq�reric�managerr►ent is
contingent upan the actual eu�rtit artd vvilt!�e designa#ed by the
Washing Emergency Management C3ivision at the time of the
` incident.Washington Emtrgency-Nl�raa�ement Division is
designated as the lead state agency forcoordinatian ofstate
. levet-emergency response.
(3j Federal
ja)Federaf Bureau of Investigatian(FBI)
(bj Federal Emergency Ma�na�ement Agency(FEMA)
' ` Rresidentiat Decisian DirectEv�39 identi�es the FBI as the iead
agency for federal erisis m�an��et�ent during terrorist incident
invatving nuct�ear,bialogic��or chern'rcai materiais. it identi�es
FEMA as the lead,ageney fpr f��lera�cansequence management
< during terroris#incidents'inv�atving nuctear,biological,or
chemical materials.
d. <Tra��ition of lncident Command
't`�re Incitlent Cammander for a majort�rrorist incident will likely be a
Ivcal!aw ofFicial, initiaNy.As state and f�derai assistance arrives and the
scope af the response grows mor�*ct�mptex,the need to transition from
: incider�t command to unified carrirn�nd rnay.taecome_obvious.This
tr��►s�tian r�ust be aecepted by alf�and C�ty of Renton officials will
support such a transitian
e. T�rr�i�a�tion of the ineiden#
T�rminativn procedures inc{ude debr'tefir�g a11 response participants. For
tet�rt�rist incidents,debriefing sessians are especially important to
res�iondet�s that are unfamitiar with��ptans of mass destruction.
Recagnize the�otentiat for psychological impacfis for several reasons:
{1� Most responders are nvt accus#omed to dealin�uvith chemical
and bioldgical warfare agents.
{2} Responders may have been the intended target.
{3j Exposure concerns may cawse post-incident s#ress.
f. Recov�ry
Presumabty,response/recovery incurred`e�►enses will be borne by the
impacted jurisdiction without a f�deral disaster declaration.
The Pr+��ident may declare a federat emergency under Title V of the
Stafford Act.The emergency�#ectaration only covers disaster related
ernergency debris removat and ernergency protective measures.As
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di�aster damage information is coHectec!and evaluated.Ttre Pres'rdent
may cha�ge.�he federal emergency to a rrtajor disaster dec.�ar�tio�.The
rec+���ry e#forts o##he federal�over�ment are guided by the 5tafford
Ac#. `'
lf terror�s�incident creates a nuc�e�r emergency which results in
' �ntamina#ion,site restoratior�vvitl be baser�on technical
�crnsiderations(primarily health and�afety}at the#ime a#the event.
�h�P�iee-Anderson act,which is'desfgned�rimarily to addr�ss cost
r�caver fo�accidents at comrner��al nu�iear plants,inctuding;transpart
c�f nuc�e�r fuets,does not specificatly�ddress terrorist theft,sabdtage,
c�r diver�icm of nuciear rr�aterials.
V. RAINIldG
DriHs and exer�eises are,�+�nd�rcted�o malntain profiicie�icy.Ciyit tf�s�urbance/terrarism situations
are warked into�or�n�#�is�s#�r preparedness exereises,i�a�pt�ctpriate for the responder needs
�nd if within capa�i�i�i�"�if�vai�able personnel at th€time c��t1�e escerc�se.Lack of furrding and
personnet time.constrai�ts dc�n,ot permit the vigorous e�er�fse schetlule envisioned by the
federai gavernrnent.
Recc►rnmended traintr�g�s�et ft�rth in the Emergency Res��rrc�er�uidelines documertits issued by
the tlepartment t��F3�m+�laiid S�curity—Office�f Domestic Pr�paredness Training Caurses.
Additiorta{informa#�c�n��at�d to equipment s#and�rdizatia�t cai�be founr! in`the Memorial:
Institwte for th�Prever�t��ir►t��T�rrorisrn tMIPt)database.
To facEfita�e the dev�k�nt.o#tra�ning consistent with Ch��3t}P�rnergency Responder
Guidelines,the Llepartm�C c�f.Hometand Securily encc�ur��s th�adoptian of the foliowing
current ODP a�r�r�ss'ah�perforrnance levet cou�ses.(A!1 r+et��ies#s for Ot7P sponsored elasses
must be process�ed by the,lhtashingtan State Emergency Mana,�ernent[�ivision.)
A. Emergenc�r Resp�nse to T+errorism:Basic Car►cepts
B. Ernerge�+cy R�sp�»�t�Terrarismi Basic�Concep#s(T`r�in the Trainer)
C. - Etner�en+cy Res�ranse to Terrorism:Basic G�ncepfs(Se�f-Study}.
D. AAar�aging£hril Jtct�ons in't'hreat incidents(MCATij:8asic C�urse(Train#he Trainer)
E. 'ferrorisrn Aw�r�n+�s for Emergency Responders{tnternet)
�. ` Ern�rger�ty Med�c2�!Services(EMS);Basic Goncepts fer 1NM�lncidertts(In#er�et)
G. Pubti�V4�or�ts:�S�Cancepts for WMD Incidentx(Irrtc+�r�etj
�i. Law€nforcement Response to Weapons o#Mass Destrtr�tion-Awareness
i. i.aw Enforcement Response ta Weapans af Mass Desttuctian-Awareness(Train the
_ i`rainerf
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1; �mpus Law Enfarcemen�t Awareness Training on WMt�Terrorism
K: fn�ident Respanse t�a Terrorist Bcfmbings-Avvareness
L. WMD Radit�l+��icalt�t,ucle�r Awareness
M. WMD Radrolt�c,,�ljNuctear fiwarer�ess(Train t�e Trainer)
N. WMD Crim�S�e�e i�lanag+�rn�nt far 6rnergency i��sp�i�der�
0. Eme�gency Re�po.nse ta Terrt�rtsm:Operations+�aue�e(Tra#n the Trainer)
VI. PLANS
This terrorisrn incid�nt�nr�ex is d�Veloped,p�omutg�ted,�nd rrr�aintaineri pursuant to local,
state and fetleral statu�es ahd��gulation�.for emergency r��na�em�nt response and recovery
polieies,jurisdictions�nc!or��tit�tions should refer tfl their emer�ency plans and the Regionat '
Disaster Rian. `, '
A. LQCALt : .
1. ir�#erlotal Agre�rnent far laint Participatit�n irfi�#bmefiand Security and
Ernergen�y Pre�ac�tlness Programs(Tri�ua�r Agreerttent between King, Pierce
and�nt�hrx�nis�t Got�nties); , ':
2. King Cou�iy H�rnel�nd Security Policy Mo�iori#�1328 ,
3; indiii�ttua�Ewnergency and Terrorism Pf�ns�or Kin$Caunty Cities,special
pu��t�i��r�cts,publie and private organiz�#tt�ns{Not Subject to Pu61ic'
[?is�lcuure�>
4. Re�i�nai H�zard Mitigation Plan for King Caun�r ;
B. STATE:
]:, Washf�gtan Sta�e Carnpreh�nsive Emergency Managemen#Plan,Annex A,
Terrorisrn(Nat Subject to Public Discios�are)
2.` State F�re Mobilization Plan
�. 5tate Law Enforcert�ent Mobi�iaation Pian(in development)
C. F��}E1tA1.s
1. HQmeiand�ecurity Presidential Directives(HSPt?�#1-5:
a, �rganization and�peration af the tfomeland Sec�rrity Council
b. Comt�ating Terrorism Thraugh immigratifln Policies
c, Horneland Security Advisory System '
City of Renton Comprehensive E►r�rgE�cy Managemenf Plan Page 29 of 31
Terrorism�C�vi!Disturbance Annex-Navember 3t?12
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d. �ta#ior►al Strategy to Cor�rbat Weapons af Mass Destruction
e. Man�gement of Domestic incidents�N(MS)
2. Pres3denti�l Decision Directive(PpD}-39 U.S.pc�licy on Counterterrorism
3. PDt�-6�,Prs�tectin�Against Ur�convention�t Threats#o Homeland and Americans'
Qvers��s
4. Puk�lic taw 92fl, Federal Ci�il Defense Act o#195d,as arnended
5. Public`i.�w�6-342,Improved�vi) Defense 19��t Rubt�c Law 99-499(Superfund
Arnendmer�ts aRd Reauthociz�#ion Act af 39�6}
6. Title 18,USC,�ection 2332a,Weapons of 11�ass t?estruction
?. Title 1.8�115�,5�ciions 175-178, Biotagica(1A�e�pnr�s Anti-Terrorism Act(BWA'F)
8: H.R.St�}S,1 h�Hameland Security Act of 2(302 ,
9. Initial t�ati�nat Respanse Plan
10. f1S Gt�v�rr�ment tn#eragency Damestic Terrorism Cancept af Operations Plan
11. U.S.Coast Gu��d Maritime Strategy#or Ht�meland Secur'rty,Coast Guard
Ru6#�ation 3-t�1, December 2a02
12. Thirteert�h C�ast Guard Dis�kriet Con#ingency��►peration:P(an 983tJ-00(OPLAN
98�Q�OQ}.
Vtl. R��ER�NCES ;
�#.- King County Cor�prehensive Emergenty Managewnecr�Ptarn(KCCEMPj
B, Regtan 6'{�Ci�C�unty)Regronal Hospital Rlan-Preparredness&Response far Bio-
Terrorism�*la�n '
C. ` Seat�le�King�oun�r Mass Casuatty Incident Plan(MCij '
�. "' �e#i�nat Ha�a�'rd A�Ii�gaEic�n P#an and Hazard iden#iflcation Vutnerabiiity Ana{ysis
(Hi1l'�,�far ICing C,t�ur►ty _
E� iA�shiEtgt��St�te�rmprehensiv�e Emer$ency Mattag�ment Plan,At��e�c A;�"error#sm
� � � (N`�#subpect#a�rbl�c���disclosare)� � �� �� �� � � � �
F. : 1Mash�ng#an State Fi�re Mabilizat�on Pian
City uf Rentan;Lamprehensive Emerge►�€y Mandgemeni P/an Pa e 30 0 31
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G. Integ��tetl�ixed Facility R�diologica!�inc�Chemicat Protection plan
H: Presiden�i�f�ecisiqt�Dicective 39(PDD-39),U.S.Policy.on Co�rrt�rt�rrorism
i: US Gov�rnmeirt M�►teragency Domestic Terrorism Co�pt of Opera#�ons Plar�
J. C1ark Couniy Terrbri�rr�t+�ider�#Ann�x(public versian); .
K. Snohomish Eoun�i terrc�rism Incident�tr�nex�p�rb�ic versicn) ,
1,. Americar�Re�!�ross�1��-I�ixsap CounEy Weapans M�ss tlestructioniTerrorism
Annex ta Cfiapter�ster Etesperose Plan
M. Departmer�#o�Hc�nel�rnd Security by President G�arg+�"iN`.Bush,lune 2002.
N. Federal R�sy�ot�se I�t�n-7e�r�risrn incident An�tex
O.; initia!Na'LMnat!t��#ts�Plan , ,,
P. Leadt�fron��he��nt:La�Enfortem+en�'�R+a�e in+�ambating and Preparing for
Oomestic T�c►r��� �
Q. U:S.Caast�u�ri�M�i�ie Strategy#or Morrteland S�urity,Coast Guard Publication 3-
ttl,�ecernber 2E� _
R. Thirteenth Coast�ward t�istrrct Can#ir�ger�y Qperatibn Plan 9�30-00(OPiAN 9830-E10)
S. Homelartd�cu�y Pr�siifenttral Directives{HSPDj#1*5:
1. t3��anizatiQrt�i��!t?peration of tfi�F�ornetand y��rrity CvunciF
2.: �om�tir��T�rt�arism Through immigratiort Policie�
3. 1ic�m�tand 5e�ur€#y Ad�+isary'System
4. N�rttona�S�t��to Corflbat Weapons af Mass IIi�struction
5. Mana��nn�i�tctftiamestic Incictents(NtMS� �
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November 5, 2012 '�,r` Renton City Council Minutes �r✓ Page 333
Plannin�&Develoament Planning and Development Committee Chair Prince presented a report
Committee recommending concurrence in the stafF recommendation to approve the use
CED:Allocation of Highlands and transfer of Highlands Subarea Long Range Planning funds to support parks
Subarea Long Range Planning planning in the Sunset Area in the amount of$280,000,and to support the
' Funds match for a Transportation grant for the Highlands to Landing pedestrian trail in
the amount of$277,000. The Committee further recommended that the
remaining balance of the fund, $45,000, be carried over to 2013.
MOVED BY PRINCE, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Finance Committee Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending approval of
Finance:Vouchers Claim Vouchers 316165-316480, two wire transfers and one payroll run with
benefits withholding payments totaling$7,575,087.29, and payroll vouchers
including 729 direct deposits and 67 payroll checks totaling$1,651,901.24.
MOVED BY BRIERE,SECONDED BY TAYLOR,COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMI�EE REPORT. CARRIED.
Lease: Edlund Property House Finance Committee Chair Briere presented a report recommending
Extension,Vision House, LAG- concurrence in the staff recommendation to approve an addendum to the
05-001 Edlund property lease with Vision House for a house located at 10062 Carr Rd.,
to extend the term for an additional three years, 1/1/2013—12/31/2015, at the
rate of$1 rent per year. The Committee further recommended that the Mavar
and Citv Clerk be authorized to sign the lease addendum. MOVED BY BRIERE,
SECONDED BY TAYLOR, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following resolution was presented for reading and adoption:
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTION#4163 A resolution was read adopting the City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
Fire: 2012 Comprehensive Management Plan. MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL
Emergency Mana ement Plan ADOPTTHE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
��` �D�o�P�`„
The following ordinances were presented for second and final reading and
adoption:
ORDINANCE#5673 An ordinance was read amending Sections 8-2-2 and 8-2-3 of Chapter 2,Storm
Utility: 2013/2014 Water, and Surface Water Drainage,Sections 8-4-24 and 8-4-31 of Chapter 4,Water,
Wastewater&Surface Water and Section 8-5-15 of Chapter 5, Sewer,of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation), of
Rates City Code,allowing for adjustments to current utility rates for 2013 and 2014.
MOVED BY ZWICKER,SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL. ALL AYES. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE#5674 An ordinance was read amending Section 8-1-10 of Chapter 1,Garbage,of Title
Utility: 2013/2014 Solid Waste VIII (Health and Sanitation), of City Code, relating to year 2013 and 2014
Rates services and utility rates for all customer classes. MOVED BY ZWICKER,
SECONDED BY BRIERE, COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL.
ALL AYES. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY ZWICKER,SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL REFER TO THE
Human Resources: ADMINISTRATION THE TOPIC OF CONSOLIDATING EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Consolidation of Employee ACROSS DEPARTMENTS FOR BUDGET EFFICIENCY. COUNCIL CONCUR.
Training
October 22, 2012 '�Iw�` Renton City Council Minutes `'�" Page 320
Lease:Three-Year Extension of Community Services Department recommended approvai of a second
Edlund Property House,Vision amendment to LAG-05-001, lease with Vision House,to extend the term for an
House, LAG-05-001 additional three years for the City-owned Edlund Property house located at
10062 SE Carr Rd. Refer to Finance Committee.
Appointment:CED Executive Department recommended confirmation of the appointment of Chip
Administrator, Chip Vincent Vincent as the new Community and Economic Development(CED)
Administrator,effective 6/15/2012, at Step A of the Grade m49 salary range.
Councii concur.
Fire: Emergency Management Fire and Emergency Services Department recommended approval of an
Program Support, WA Military agreement with the Washington State Military Department to accept
Department EMPG Grant Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant
funds in the amount of$104,347 to support the emergency management
program. Council concur.
Police:Target Zero Team Police Department requested approval of a memorandum of understanding
Overtime Funding, WA Traffic with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission to accept grant funds in
Safety Commission Grant the amount of$7,500 for overtime funding for Target Zero Team traffic safety
emphasis patrols. Council concur.
Airport:T-Hangar Rent Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a rent increase for all
Increase City owned T-Hangar units at the airport from $372.21 to $393.6z per month
plus leasehold excise tax. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
Airport:Aircraft Tie-down Transportation Systems Division requested approval of a rent increase for all
Storage Spaces Rent Increase Aircraft Tie-down Storage spaces at the airport from$88.62 to 106.34 per
month plus leasehold excise tax. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee.
CAG: 11-115, Lake Ave S/ Utility Systems Division submitted CAG-11-115, Lake Ave. S./Rainier Ave. S.
Rainier Ave S Storm System, Storm System Project, and requested approval of the project, final pay estimate
James W Fowler Company in the amount of$9,500, commencement of a 60-day lien period, and release
of retainage bond in the amount of$994,925 to James W. Fowler Company,
contactor, if all required releases are obtained. Council concur.
MOVED BY ZWICKER, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Fublic Safety Committee Chair Persson presented a report recommending
Public Safetv Committee: concurrence in the staff recommendation to adopt the updated City of Renton
Fire: 2012 Comprehensive Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). All departments
Emergency Management Plan participated in the revision of the plan. The CEMP is reviewed every four years.
j; ���d.� ✓ The Committee further recommended that resolution regarding this matter be
� � presented for adoption.
MOVED BY PERSSON, SECONDED BY PALMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE
COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS AND The following ordinances were presented for first reading and referred to the
ORDINANCES 11/5/2012 Council meeting for second and final reading:
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City of Renton Emergency Management Plan
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The Public Safety Committee recommends concurrence, in the staffrecommendation to adopt
the' updated City of Renton Comprehensiye Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). All city
departments participated in the revision of the plan. The CEMP is reviewed every four years.
The Cornmittee further recommends,that the Resolution regarding this matter be adopfed:
Don Persson; Chair
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PUBLIC HEARING: This being the date set and proper notices having been posted and published in
Fire: 2012 Comprehensive accordance with local and State laws, Mayor Law opened the public hearing to
Emergency Management Plan consider the 2012 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
� r Emergency Management Director Deborah Needham reported that adoption of
Q� ,(,�� � a City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan is required in order to
C receive Emergency Management PerFormance Grant funds from the
� Washington State Military Department each year. She explained that the
funds, approximately$104,000 per year, are significant and are vital to
implementing the City's emergency management program.
Ms. Needham reported that the CEMP must be updated every four years and
was last approved for 2009. She stated that every City department has had a
part in updating the plan, and that one improvement was incorporating
feedback received from outside agencies.
Ms. Needham reviewed the structure of the plan and outlined the minor
revisions,which included department name changes, phone number updates,
meeting location changes, and references to local and regional emergency
management plans. She also noted that several new portions were added to
the plan including Damage Assessment, Evacuation,and Terrorism and Civil
Disturbance annexes. Ms. Needham reported that some of the significant
revisions included changes in the public health medical services Emergency
Support Function (ESF), referencing the newly adopted City of Renton Disaster
Recovery Plan, and including more involvement with the Community and
Economic Development Department.
Concluding, Ms. Needham requested that Council wait until their next meeting
to adopt the plan in order to provide time to incorporate any new public
testimony.
There being no public comment, it was MOVED BY ZWICKER,SECONDED BY
CORMAN,COUNCIL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. CARRIED. (See page 320 for
related committee report.)
CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the consent agenda are adopted by one motion which follows
the listing.
Council: Meeting Minutes of Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/15/2012. Council concur.
10/15/2012
Appointment:Airport Advisory Mayor Law appointed to the Airport Advisory Committee the following
Committee individuals: Kenneth A. Williams,West Hill neighborhood—primary(position
previously held by Roger Lewis),for a new term expiring 5/7/2015; and Scott
Pelletier,The Boeing Company Representative (position previously held by
Keith Searles),for an unexpired term expiring 5/7/2014. Refer to Communitv
Services Committee.
CED:Allocation of Highlands Community and Economic Development Department requested authorization
Subarea Long Range Planning to allocate Highlands Subarea Long Range Planning funds in the amount of
Funds $280,000 to support parks planning in the Sunset Area, and $277,000 to
support the City's match for a transportation grant for the Highlands to Landing
Pedestrian trail; and authorization to carry-forward the remaining balance of
$95,000 to 2013. Refer to Plannin� and Development Committee.
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Renton City Council
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has fixed the 22nd day of
October, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for a public hearing to be held in the
seventh floor Council Chambers of Renton City Hall, 1Q55 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA
98057, to consider:
Adoption of the 2012 City of Renton Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan for the purpose of defining roles and responsibilities for
certain key Emergency Support Functions that must be carried out within the
City in a disaster.
To review the written plan, visit the City web site at www.rentonwa.gov or contact the
City Clerk office at 425-430-6510.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and present written or oral
comments regarding the proposal. Renton City Hall is in compliance with the American
Disabilities Act, and interpretive services for the hearing impaired will be provided upon
prior notice. For information, call 425-430-6510.
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Bonnie I. Walton
City Clerk
Published Renton Reporter
October 12, 2012
Account No. 50640
STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING }
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE
Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal
Advertising Representative of the ciTY oF xENTON
Renton City Council
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Rent�n Rep�Y•ter NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Renton City Council has
fixed the 22nd day of October,
2012,at 7:00 p.m. as the date and
time for a public hearing to be
a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of held �n tne Se�encn floor coUn��i
general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months Chambers oe xenton City Hall,
rior to the date of ublication hereinafter referred to, ublished in 1055 S. Grady way, Renton, �
P P p WA 98057,to consider:
the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King Adoption of the zo�z c�ry of
County, Washington. The Renton Reporter has been approved as Renton Comprehensive ��„er-
gency Managemcnt Plan for
a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of the purpose or defin;ng roies
Washington for King County. �a re5pons�b��tt�es for certain
key Emergency Support Func-
The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues tions that must be carried our ,
of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was within the City in a disaster.
re ularl distributed to its subscribers durin the below stated eriod. To review the written plan, �;5�c
g Y g P the City web site at www.renton-
The annexed notice, a: waTeov or contact the City Clerk
• office at 425-430-6510.
Public Notice All interested parties are invited
to attend the hearing and present
written or oral comments regard-
ing the proposal. Renton Ciry
was publislied on October 12, 2012. Hall is in compliance with the
American Disabilities Act, and
interpretive services for the hear-
The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is ing impaired W�u be pro��aea
the sum of$87.50. , upon prior notice. For informa-
tion,ca11425-430-6510. �
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