2010/02/24 Council Agenda Packet

4 City of Everett Office of Emergency Management , Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Promulgation Memorandum With this notice, I am pleased to officially promulgate the City of Everett Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) dated January 26, 2010. This plan is effective immediately and replaces all previous versions. The CEMP was developed in adherence to local and federal standards. The CEMP represents the framework for City disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. The CEMP details authorities, functions and responsibilities to establish a mutually cooperative plan of action between City departments, divisions, and other public and private entities in response to a disaster. The CEMP supports National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance requirements and utilizes the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS). The CEMP will be used to enhance the City's capability in reducing the impact from a disaster or significant event to citizens, the environment, the economy and property. Every effort has been made to assure the CEMP's compatibility with the precepts of modern emergency management, the current applicable laws and the organizational structure of the City of Everett. City department directors are reminded of their responsibilities concerning emergency management; specifically to support and participate on assigned committees, attend training sessions, offer updates to the CEMP as necessary, and maintain internal Department Disaster Plans that allow for the continuation of services during and following a disaster or significant event. Through our collective actions, our commitment to saving lives, preserving the environment, sustaining the economy and protecting property within the City of Everett will be enhanced. I, Ray Stephanson, Mayor of Everett, do hereby promulgate the attached City of Everett Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Ray Stephanson Mayor 13