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• <br /> The planning environment considers the emergencies and major disasters <br /> likely to occur in the City of Everett as described in the 2005 City of <br /> Everett Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (HIVA), the <br /> 2004 Snohomish County Hazards Identification and Vulnerability Analysis <br /> (HIVA), and other available risk and vulnerability information. Historically, <br /> Snohomish County and the City of Everett have averaged one <br /> presidentially declared major disaster every five years. In the past five <br /> years we have averaged nearly two declared major disasters per year. <br /> 1. Hazard Analysis Summary <br /> The City of Everett encompasses slightly over 47 square miles with 34 <br /> square miles of land area and 13 square miles of water. The <br /> population is nearly 102,000 residents. The City is vulnerable to a <br /> series of natural and human caused hazards. The most common <br /> occurring hazards are: severe storms; landslides; hazardous material <br /> incidents; flooding and earthquakes. There are further demographic <br /> breakdowns and hazard analysis in the City of Everett Hazard <br /> Identification and Vulnerability Assessment <br /> (http://www.everettwa.org/pdf/Fire/Everett HMP Final3.pdf). <br /> 2. Capability Assessment <br /> a. Preparedness Capability: The City of Everett has adequate <br /> resources to provide information to citizens and businesses through <br /> a public education program. Additionally, regular meetings of <br /> department emergency management liaisons focus on disaster <br /> preparedness and continuity of government activities. Training and <br /> exercises are conducted regularly to test the planning and <br /> preparedness capability (see Appendix 3). <br /> b. Response Capability: The City of Everett has adequate resources <br /> in traditional response disciplines (fire, police, public works, and <br /> animal control) to handle most emergencies. Additionally, the <br /> traditional response disciplines may be supplemented by other <br /> departments and registered emergency workers (volunteers) as the <br /> situation dictates. Additional resources may be necessary for some <br /> situations through existing mutual aid agreements. Fire and law <br /> enforcement disciplines may also be supplemented by statewide <br /> mobilization plans. State and federal resources may be requested <br /> through emergency management protocols. In a long-term or <br /> catastrophic response interstate resources may be requested under <br /> the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The Plan does <br /> not imply any specific response to an emergency or major disaster <br /> incident. <br /> City of Everett CEMP -24 January 26, 2010 <br />