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THE TOWN OF NEWBURGH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Revision Adopted: September 29, 2005 Emergency Preparedness Committee October 27, 2004 William F. Kavanaugh, President Emergency Preparedness Committee TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER Mission Statement 4 Mission To coordinate all emergency management activities necessary to protect the people, property, economy, and the environment of the Town of Newburgh. Purpose To establish the functions and responsibilities of town departments and employees, commissions, boards, Town Council and county agencies. It is intended as a comprehensive framework for town wide mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities. This plan is the Emergency Operations Plan as mandated by Indiana Code. A major disaster could result from any one of the following:Natural Hazards Earthquake Fire Flood Thunderstorms and Lightning Tornado Technological Hazards Bomb Threats Hazardous Chemical Spills Terrorism In the event of any disaster, this Emergency Operations Plan describes the responsibilities and actions to be taken to protect all residents and employees. Notification The office receiving notification of a disaster or emergency shall immediately notify the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall notify the Town Council President and the other council members. The emergency situation shall then be conveyed to all department heads. (See Appendix A Contact List). The Town Council President may then declare an official "State of Emergency" for the Town of Newburgh. The Town Council shall then issue a declaration stating the existence of a "State of Emergency." Command and Control In the event of a disaster or emergency, the Town Council President shall direct the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Commander to activate the EOC. All emergency operations shall be carried out in accordance with the National incident Management System (NIMS). The EOC Commander shall staff the EOC for the conduct of response and recovery efforts. (See Appendix B Incident Command Structure, Appendix C Incident Command Staff Descriptions, Appendix D Incident Command Staff Assignments). The Town Council President, and in his/her absence, the highest ranking elected council member shall have final authority to coordinate, amend, modify, or supersede any provision of this plan to ensure citizen safety. Location The primary EOC location: Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters, 540 State Street. Alternate EOC locations: § Newburgh Police Department, 527 State Street§ Newburgh Senior Citizen Center, 529 Jefferson Street§ Newburgh Wastewater Treatment Facility, 6366 Vanada Road(See Appendix E EOC Equipment Requirements) Resources See Appendix F Emergency Equipment for a list of Town owned equipment. Additional resources; equipment, supplies, and personnel to be requested through Warrick County Emergency Management Agency. Emergency Shut Offs See Appendix G Emergency Shut Offs for locations of gas, water and electric shut offs on Town property. Evacuation Evacuation shelters shall be opened and maintained by the Warrick County American Cross. (See Appendix H Evacuation Sites)
Emergency Phone Numbers See Appendix I for emergency phone numbers of outside agencies. Emergency Preparedness Committee The Emergency Preparedness Committee shall review this plan and update it annually in January. The committee shall coordinate and provide emergency preparedness training on a regular basis. The committee shall coordinate and ensure exercises in order to test this plan at a minimum of one exercise per year. The committee shall be trained in and adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Appendix A CONTACT LIST
Appendix B Town of Newburgh
Appendix C INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM STAFF DESCRIPTIONS EOC COMMANDER Activate Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Notify Command Staff: Incident Commander/Operations Chief, Logistics Chief, Safety Officer/Planning Chief, Finance and Administrative Chief, Recorder, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer Schedule initial status report briefing Initiate Mission Status Board Receive status reports and discuss an initial action plan with Section Chiefs Establish communications with County EMA Authorize resources as requested by Incident Commander or Section Chiefs Schedule regular briefings with Section Chiefs Schedule news release information INCIDENT COMMANDER/OPERATIONS CHIEF Establish communications with EOC Commander Attend initial status report briefing Prepare initial action plan Designate incident response personnel Identify necessary response supplies, material, and equipment Identify resources required from other agencies Document all actions Communicate frequently with EOC Attend regularly scheduled briefings with Command Staff Direct and conduct all response necessary to the incident LOGISTICS CHIEF Establish communications with EOC Commander Report to EOC Attend initial status report briefing Begin damage assessment Identify potential resources (personnel, supplies, equipment) necessary for incident response Document all actions Attend regularly scheduled briefings with Command Staff Obtain all necessary personnel, supplies, and equipment as directed by EOC Commander Coordinate with Finance and Administrative Chief SAFETY OFFICER/PLANNING CHIEF Establish communications with EOC Commander Report to EOC Attend initial status report briefing Ensure unauthorized personnel are excluded from EOC or restricted response areas Monitor safety of all response operations and hazardous conditions Inform EOC Commander of any unsafe, hazardous, or security related conditions Coordinate with Incident Commander/Operations Chief to prepare an initial action plan Develop an overall response action plan Document all actions Attend regularly scheduled briefings with Command Staff FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHIEF Establish communications with EOC Commander Report to EOC Attend initial status report briefing Effectively track all response costs including personnel, material, supplies, equipment, and miscellaneous expense Coordinate with Logistics Chief Approve all necessary response expenditures Document all actions Attend regularly scheduled briefings with Command Staff RECORDER Establish communications with EOC Commander Report to EOC Attend initial status report briefing Maintain Mission Status Board Maintain attendance log Document all decisions made Provide clerical support to EOC Commander Attend regularly scheduled briefings with Command Staff PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Establish communications with EOC Commander Report to EOC Attend initial status report briefing Establish a media area in coordination with Security Officer Speak as "One Voice" for entire response operation Ensure all news releases have the approval of the EOC Commander Issue an initial incident information report to the news media Document all actions Attend regularly scheduled briefings with Command Staff Provide status reports and new releases to media Provide relevant response information to EOC Commander Schedule and approve all press conferences or interviews in coordination with the EOC Commander and the Incident Commander LIAISON OFFICER Establish communications with EOC Commander Attend initial status report briefing Report to EOC or County EOC as directed by EOC Commander Maintain contact between EOC and County EOC Inform EOC of status and updates from County EOC on a regular basis Direct request for support from EOC Commander to appropriate personnel at County EOC Document all actions Appendix D INCIDENT COMMAND STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
Primary Alternate
Incident Commander/ Operations Chief Police Chief Brett Sprinkle (1) Asst. Police Chief Howard Williams Fire Chief Greg Lueken (2) Asst. Fire Chief Matt Timmel Frank Hijuelos (3) Warrick Health Dept. EOC Commander Frank Hijuelos / Fire Chief Greg Lueken Recorder Cynthia Burger Public Information Cynthia Burger / Police Chief Brett Sprinkle Paul Cron Fire Department Liaison Officer TBA TBA Logistics Chief Deanna Malcolm / John Fischer Safety Officer/Planning Chief Asst. Police Chief Howard Williams / Sgt. Gretchen Mayse / Asst. Fire Chief Chad Bennett Finance & Admin Becky Gentry / Susan Helms Chief (1) Incident Commander for bomb, flood, tornado and terrorism (explosive) (2) Incident Commander for earthquake, fire, HAZMAT, terrorism (chemical and Radiological) (3) Incident Commander for biological incident Appendix E
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Television with access to local channels, CNN and the Weather Channel Fax machine Copier Two (2) telephone lines Table with chairs for eight (8) Clock Easel, pads, and markers Mission Status Board (dry erase board) and markers Phone Number Board (dry erase board) and markers Laminated map of Newburgh Weather radio Pencils, pens, paper Radio communication with Warrick County Emergency Management (EMA) Note: Recorder to have laptop computer and printer Appendix F EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Street Department 1 generator wooden barricades flashing barricades 4 chain saws 1 Case backhoe 1 gas powered chipper shredder traffic cones 1 20 ft extension ladder 1 demolition saw 2 rechargeable flashlights 1 extendable chain saw 4 100 ft extension cords 3 dump trucks
Sewer Department 1 Case backhoe 2 electric jackhammers 1 Chevy dump truck 1 International dump truck barricades 1 demolition saw 1 small generator 1 3500 Honda generator 3 Chevy pick-ups 1 Dodge van flashlights 1 Tripod floodlight 4 ladders 1 Honda 2" pump 7 3" pumps 1 4" diesel pump 1 6" diesel pump 95 ft of 4" hard suction hose 200 ft of 3" hard suction hose 50 ft of 6" hard suction hose 100 ft of 6" soft discharge hose 375 ft of 4" soft discharge hose 600 ft of 3" soft discharge hose 2 electric jackhammers Appendix G EMERGENCY SHUT OFFS Fire Department 540 State Street Gas: Southeast corner of building (also shuts off emergency generator) Electric: North side of fire station between garage doors Water: Southside of building towards street under fire extinguisher display Lockmaster East French Island Trail Gas: East side of building Electric: Basement Water: Northeast of Lockmasters East building in yard Lockmaster West French Island Trail Gas: East side of building Electric: Basement Water: Northeast of Lockmasters East building in yard Maintenance Garage 300 W First Street Gas: Southeast corner in front of shop Electric: Northeast corner inside building Water: Southwest corner of parking lot Old Lock and Dam Building French Island Trail Gas: East side of building Electric: Basement Water: 100 west of building by restrooms Police Department 527 State Street Gas: None Electric: Inside building southeast corner closet Water: Inside building northeast corner in kitchen closet Pool 402 Park Drive Gas: South side of building, center in front of building Electric: Inside utility (boiler) room, west end in mens shower room Water: Southwest corner of building in pit in front of outside bathrooms Senior Citizens Center 529 Jefferson Street Gas: Southside of building next to exit door Electric: Inside building on south side, center door Water: Outside building on southwest corner of parking lot Town Hall 200 State Street Gas: West side of building by basement door Electric: Closet in front hall Water: Between parking lot and building by the sidewalk Wastewater Treatment Plant - 6366 Vanada Road Gas: Southeast corner of north pole barn Northeast corner inside south pole barn Inside administration building in storage room Electric: Digester blower building, southwest corner Water: Main, out near meter, north side of main entrance, edge of pavement 514 Polk Street (rental home) Gas: In front of house, by driveway Electric: North corner of house, by driveway Water: In basement by water heater, west side Appendix H
EVACUATION SITES PER WARRICK COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS St. John Catholic School St. John Catholic Church Newburgh Elementary School EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
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