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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120913_cabs01County Administrator Briefing JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Bob Hamlin, Emergency Management DATE: December 9, 2013 RE: Briefing - Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan STATEMENT OF ISSUE: A Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is a requirement of all local emergency management programs as defined by RCW 38.52.070. In order to remain eligible for grant funding, a current plan must be developed according to the National Response Framework and the National Incident Management System and submitted for review every four years. The 2013 CEMP replaces the 2009 version. ANALYSIS: The CEMP was reviewed by the State Emergency Management Division as required. According to the state plan review criterion, the Jefferson County CEMP meets the standards in most areas and exceeds in others. The 2013 CEMP is a joint plan with the City of Port Townsend. This plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: Neutral (an ongoing requirement of the program) RECOMMENDATION: Adoption DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bob Hamlin, Dept of Emergency Management REVIEWED BY: Philip Mor y, ounty -A-ch sFrator Date