Poweshiek County Emergency Management Agency

1. Poweshiek County Emergency Management Agency Historic Precedence for the Emergency Management Coordinator Noah was the original EMC

2. Emergency Management Mission To maximize survival and preservation of life, property, and the environment in the event of any natural or human-caused disaster, or major accident affecting any city or rural area by making the best utilization of available personnel, equipment, facilities and supplies or other resources. (precise wording may vary by county)

3. Emergency ManagementObjectives • Promote a strong organization structure through which local government, business, industry and private citizens can best prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all types of hazards, including terrorism as a part of homeland security. • Assist local governments, business, industry, and private citizens to establish and maintain an effective program of emergency management.

4. The Emergency Management Coordinator is …… • A vital ingredient in development of an effective comprehensive Emergency Management System • Serves the jurisdiction as the “cement” that holds together all the parts of the integrated emergency management system. • Key leader in the planning process • Serves as “Chief Advisor” to Elected Officials in an emergency or disaster response • A “coordinator” of emergency operations • Supporter of mitigation efforts in the jurisdiction

5. Legal Authority • Required by Iowa Code • Governed by an Emergency Management Commission as per Iowa Code – Chapter 29C.9 • The Commission 1 Board of Supervisors (or designee) 1 Sheriff (or designee) 1 Mayor from each City within the County (or designee)

6. TORNADO FLOOD FLASH FLOOD DROUGHT EXTREME HEAT EXTREME COLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CIVIL DISORDERS RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT MAJOR FIRE POWER OUTAGE ENERGY/FUEL SHORTAGE WINTER STORMS (ICE, SNOW) AIR CRASH BOMB THREAT ENEMY ATTACK CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL WARFARE HIGHWAY TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS RAILWAY TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATION WILD FIRE EARTHQUAKE DAM FAILURES LOSS OF WATER SUPPLY THUNDER STORMS MUDSLIDE/AVALANCHE/LANDSLIDE TERRORISM How many of these “EMERGENCIES” can occur in your County?Emergencies may be defined as any event which threatens to, or actually does, inflict damage to property or people.

7. Mitigation USING THE FOLLOWING: • Flood Zone Development • Current Building Codes • Land Management • Zoning Ordinances • Dams / Levees • Hazardous Materials Identification • Historical Events • Terrorism / Homeland Security Intel • Hazard Analysis / Risk Assessment

8. Preparedness Pre-planning Research / Assessment Resource Management Public Education Training Exercise Coordination Terrorism Homeland Security

9. ResponseEmergency Operations Center / Incident Command (on scene) • PUBLIC OFFICIALS • LAW ENFORCEMENT • FIRE SERVICE • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS • EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE • PUBLIC WORKS • UTILITIES • HUMAN SERVICE • RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • DAMAGE ASSESSMENT • TERRORISM • MEDIA

10. Recovery • DISASTER ASSESSMENT • INSURANCE • LOANS • GRANTS • UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE • RESTORATION ANALYSIS • PREVENTION MEASURES

11. Emergency Management Coordinators may function as: • DETECTIVE  • DIPLOMAT  • COORDINATOR • REACTIONARY • MITIGATOR  • TEACHER • ADMINISTRATOR  • STUDENT

12. What is at risk without an adequate emergency management program? • Funding * Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) * Homeland Security Grants * Iowa Mutual Aid Compact (IMAC) * Public Assistance Elected Official’s Responsibility: Including: Liability and Public Opinion

13. Elected OfficialsResponsibility / Liability / Public Opinion "No higher duty can devolve upon the city authorities than that of protecting the property, health, and lives of the people; this is their permanent duty - a duty which cannot be evaded, nor can their right to do so be lost by neglect or bartered away." City vs Mitchell 121.S.E. 165 (1924): The first court case involving flood plain regulations.

14. Do you have any questions?Let’s talk to the panel!