SOP 280.1 - Hurricane Plan.pdf

HOLLYWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT SOP #280.1 HURRICANE PLAN ORIGINATION DATE: 11/01/2001 REVISED DAT...

HOLLYWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT SOP #280.1 HURRICANE PLAN ORIGINATION DATE: 11/01/2001 REVISED DATE: 10/09/2015 APPROVED: CHIEF OF POLICE, JEFF DEVLIN PURPOSE: To provide standards and operational guidelines for a comprehensive emergency management response to Hurricanes. SCOPE: This policy applies to all members of the Department. POLICY: It is the policy of the Hollywood Police Department to adequately prepare for and efficiently respond to Hurricanes. As such, this SOP is established to define authority and assign responsibility to members of the Department to assist in the effective and efficient response to Emergency Operations resulting from Hurricanes. INDEX: PROCEDURE:.............................................................................................................................................. 3 I. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................... 3 A. PRIMARY:.............................................................................................................................................. 3 B. SECONDARY:......................................................................................................................................... 3 II. STORM TERMINOLOGY........................................................................................................................ 3 A. HURRICANE SEASON:............................................................................................................................. 3 B. TROPICAL STORM:................................................................................................................................. 3 C. TROPICAL STORM W ATCH:..................................................................................................................... 3 D. TROPICAL STORM W ARNING:................................................................................................................. 3 E. HURRICANE:.......................................................................................................................................... 3 F.HURRICANE W ATCH:............................................................................................................................... 4 G. HURRICANE W ARNING:.......................................................................................................................... 4 III. DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY...................................................................................... 4 A. STATE OF EMERGENCY:......................................................................................................................... 4 B. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS:.......................................................................................................................... 4 IV. AUTHORITY............................................................................................................................................ 4 A. CHIEF OF POLICE:.................................................................................................................................. 4 B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:.................................................................................................. 5 C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CORE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM:........................................................ 5 SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 1 of 12  D. PLAN DEVIATION:................................................................................................................................... 5 V. POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER......................................................... 6 A. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC):............................................................................................ 6 B. ACTIVATION:.......................................................................................................................................... 6 C. ANCILLARY FIELD COMMAND POST AS AN EOC:...................................................................................... 6 VI. MOBILIZATION....................................................................................................................................... 6 A. AUTHORITY:.......................................................................................................................................... 6 B. MEMBER MOBILIZATION:........................................................................................................................ 6 C. NOTIFICATIONS:..................................................................................................................................... 7 D. REPORTING PROCEDURES:.................................................................................................................... 7 E. PATROL FUNCTION:............................................................................................................................... 7 VII.EVACUATIONS....................................................................................................................................... 7 A. EVACUATIONS:...................................................................................................................................... 7 B. EVACUATION ZONES:............................................................................................................................. 7 C. EVACUATION TEAMS:............................................................................................................................. 8 D. NOTIFICATION OPERATIONS:.................................................................................................................. 8 E. MEMBER RECALL:.................................................................................................................................. 8 F.TRAFFIC AND FIXED POST ASSIGNMENT:.................................................................................................. 9 G. TRANSPORTATION FOR EVACUEES:........................................................................................................ 9 H. FLOTILLA PLAN:..................................................................................................................................... 9 I. SHELTERING:.......................................................................................................................................... 9 VIII.INFORMATION DISSEMINATION....................................................................................................... 10 A. RELEASE OF INFORMATION:.................................................................................................................. 10 B. AUTHORITY AND COORDINATION:.......................................................................................................... 10 IX. HURRICANE HOTLINE......................................................................................................................... 10 A. ACTIVATION:........................................................................................................................................ 10 B. PURPOSE:........................................................................................................................................... 10 X. FACILITY OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................... 10 A. QUARTERMASTER RESPONSIBILITY:...................................................................................................... 10 B. FACILITY GENERATOR:......................................................................................................................... 10 C. FACILITY SECURITY:............................................................................................................................. 10 XI. COMMUNICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 11 A. LOSS OF COMMUNICATIONS:................................................................................................................ 11 XII.DE-ESCALATION PROCEDURES ].................................................................................................... 11 A. RE-ENTRY INTO IMPACTED AREAS:....................................................................................................... 11 B. SAFETY PRIORITIES:............................................................................................................................ 11 C. AUTHORITY:........................................................................................................................................ 11 SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 2 of 12 XIII.POST DISASTER RECOVERY........................................................................................................... 12 A. RECOVERY EFFORTS:.......................................................................................................................... 12 B. RESPONSIBILITY:................................................................................................................................. 12 XIV.POST DISASTER RECOVERY DEPARTMENT................................................................................. 12 A. AUTHORITY:........................................................................................................................................ 12 B. PURPOSE:........................................................................................................................................... 12 C. TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT:.................................................................................................................. 12 XV.DEFINITIONS:...................................................................................................................................... 12 A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR:.................................................................................... 12 B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM:............................................................................................. 12 PROCEDURE: I. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A. Primary: The primary goals and objectives of the Department during a hurricane will be the protection of life and property. B. Secondary: Secondary goals and objectives may include: 1. Assisting other City Departments, i.e. Fire-Rescue, Public Works; 2. Responding to requests for Mutual Aid assistance; 3. Safeguarding the resources and assets of the Department to minimize damage that may result from a Hurricane; and 4. Exercising strict command and control of Emergency Operations to ensure that Police responses are coordinated with other City Departments. II. STORM TERMINOLOGY A. Hurricane Season: The hurricane season begins June 1st and ends November 30th of each year. The National Weather Service tracks tropical storms and hurricanes based upon sustained wind strength. B. Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone in which maximum sustained surface wind speeds range from 39 to 73 mph. C. Tropical Storm Watch: A Tropical Storm Watch occurs when a tropical storm poses a threat to a certain coastal area within 48 hours. D. Tropical Storm Warning: A warning that sustained winds within the range of 39-73 mph associated with a tropical cyclone is expected in a specific coastal area within 36 hours. E. Hurricane: Hurricanes are tropical cyclones, which range in wind speeds from 74 mph to over 156 mph. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 3 of 12  1. Hurricanes are grouped into five categories dictated by strength and severity, known as the Saffir Simpson Scale. 2. The following are the categories of hurricanes along with their associated wind speeds. a. Category 1: 74-95 mph; b. Category 2: 96-110 mph; c. Category 3: 111-130 mph; d. Category 4: 131-155 mph; and e. Category 5: 156 mph + F. Hurricane Watch: A Hurricane Watch indicates that a hurricane is approaching a certain coastal area and may strike within 48 hours. G. Hurricane Warning: A Hurricane Warning indicates sustained winds of 74 mph or higher associated with a hurricane is expected in a specific coastal area within 36 hours or less. III. DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY A. State of Emergency: During a hurricane threat, it may be necessary for the City of Hollywood to declare a Local State of Emergency, pursuant to FSS 870.042 and Chapter 40.01 of the City of Hollywood Municipal Ordinances. By the declaration of a Local State of Emergency, the City puts in place certain Statutes and Ordinances, which aid in the response and recovery efforts associated with a hurricane. B. Management Rights: When a Local State of Emergency has been declared, Management maintains certain rights. These rights include, but are not limited to the following: 1. A declaration of a Local State of Emergency supersedes all terms and/or conditions of Collective Bargaining Agreements. 2. During a declared Local State of Emergency, members of the Department may be subject to: a. Disruption in normal work schedules; b. Extended duty assignments; c. Duty re-assignments; d. Loss or temporary re-assignment of take home vehicles; e. Change in Supervisory assignments; and f. Cancellation of scheduled vacations and time off requests. IV. AUTHORITY A. Chief of Police: The Chief of Police or his Designee will exercise command and control over all civil Law Enforcement resources committed to a hurricane event within the City of Hollywood. This includes all agencies or components involved in a Mutual Aid request by the City of Hollywood. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 4 of 12  B. Emergency Management Director: The Emergency Management Director is the designated Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) for the City. The Emergency Management Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management of Emergency Operations resulting from a hurricane. The assignments are updated annually by June 1st of each year. 1. The EMD will establish an Emergency Management Team (EMT). 2. The Emergency Management Team will activate at the direction of the Emergency Management Coordinator, or his designee, to prepare for pre-hurricane readiness, impending emergency operations and post-hurricane recovery operations. C. Responsibilities of the Core Emergency Management Team: Members of the Emergency Management Team (EMT) will be responsible for coordinating the overall operations and response to a hurricane as directed by the EMD. 1. The Core EMT will be responsible for: a. Monitoring weather conditions of impending hurricanes; b. Providing situation reports to the EMC; c. Annually reviewing, updating and revising the Department’s Hurricane Plan and the City of Hollywood’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP); d. Conducting periodic Departmental training on hurricane preparedness and emergency operations; e. Attending monthly Broward County Emergency Coordinating Council meetings; f. Staffing of the Police Department’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC); g. Staffing of the City EOC, as required; h. Staffing a liaison(s) at the Broward County Division of Emergency Management EOC, th located at 201 NW 84 Ave. Plantation, FL., as required; i. Evacuation staffing; j. Traffic Post and Control staffing; k. Staffing of area hospitals as required; l. Staffing of American Red Cross Shelters within the Municipal limits as required; m. Staffing of City facilities, as directed by the EMC; n. Staffing of a Field Command Post; o. Staffing and deployment of Post-Disaster Recovery Team Members; and p. Preparing and submitting an After-action Report to the Chief of Police. 2. Core EMT Members will also coordinate and facilitate annual community based education programs and presentations. 3. During a hurricane or other natural disaster, all emergency operational assignments, excluding the Patrol function, will be assigned by the Emergency Management Team through the Department’s EOC. D. Plan Deviation: The Emergency Management Coordinator, or his designee, will have the authority to deviate execution of this plan due to changing weather conditions or other operational factors and/or environmental factors. Any deviation of this SOP will be reported to the Chief of Police through the Emergency Management Coordinator or his designee as soon as practical. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 5 of 12 V. POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER A. Emergency Operations Center (EOC): The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is an in-house Command Post established to coordinate the Department’s response to a hurricane or other unusual occurrence. It also serves as the alternate municipal EOC. B. Activation: The Emergency Management Coordinator will direct the Core Emergency Management Team to activate the EOC when an emergency situation dictates. 1. The authority to activate the City EOC rests with the City Manager. Generally, the City EOC will activate no less than 36 hours in advance of an impending tropical storm, or 36 hours in advance of an anticipated Hurricane Warning, as declared by the National Weather Service. 2. Access to the EOC during emergency operations is restricted to the Chief of Police, Command Staff, Emergency Management Team and other personnel as determined by the Emergency Management Coordinator. th 3. The Departmental EOC is located on the 4 Floor of the Police Department, Training Conference Room. The City of Hollywood’s EOC is located at Fire-Rescue Station 74, 2741 Stirling Road. Access to the City’s EOC is restricted to the Chief of Police, Command Staff, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Department Directors and other essential personnel as determined by the Chief of Police. C. Ancillary Field Command Post as an EOC: Should it be necessary to establish a secondary Field Command Post during emergency operations, the Emergency Management Coordinator, or his designee, will direct the Emergency Management Team to deploy the Mobile Command Vehicle to the designated location. [20.01B] 1. The Emergency Management Coordinator, or his designee, will designate a Staff Member to assume command of the Field Command Post. 2. If prisoner transport, arrest processing or medical treatment is required, it will be accomplished in accordance with the procedures set forth in (SOP #280 Unusual Occurrences or SOP #283 Civil Disturbances – Mass Arrests). VI. MOBILIZATION A. Authority: All members will be guided by the mobilization procedures established in (SOP #280 Unusual Occurrences). B. Member Mobilization: Members who are mobilized in response to a hurricane should be mindful they might be subjected to extended duty assignments. Therefore, all affected members should: 1. Closely monitor impending weather conditions in advance of an approaching hurricane; 2. Secure and safeguard their homes and property and provide for the safety and prolonged welfare of their family. The Department will make every effort to assure a reasonable amount of time for members to provide for their family and property, subject, however to the overriding needs of the Community; 3. Ensure they are equipped with an adequate supply of uniforms, civilian clothing, rain gear, toiletries, and other personal items that may be necessary for an extended duty assignment; SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 6 of 12  4. Ensure all issued equipment is readily available and operable; and 5. Ensure their vehicles are properly secured and protected from potential hazards such as falling trees, limbs, and debris as well as fueled to maximum capacity before and after their tour of duty. C. Notifications: The Emergency Management Coordinator will notify the Chief of Police or his designee of any mobilization requiring additional personnel resources Command Staff Members are responsible for notifying all Supervisors under their command. 1. Affected Lieutenants, Sergeants, Civilian Managers and Civilian Supervisors are responsible for notifying their subordinates for an Emergency Response Level I or II Mobilization. 2. The decision to send non-essential members home in advance of deteriorating weather conditions will be determined by the Chief of Police or his designee, under the authority of the City Manager. D. Reporting Procedures: All members reporting for duty will immediately check-in with the Registration Officer located next to the First Floor Sally-port elevator. 1. Members will then report to the Second Floor Roll Call Room to await further instruction, unless directed otherwise by a Supervisor. 2. Members will ensure their vehicles have a full tank of gas before reporting for duty, and again at the conclusion of their tour of duty. E. Patrol Function: Members assigned to the Patrol Division may be subject to work reassignments and changes in their duty hours. 1. During an Emergency Response Level I or II Activation, the Patrol Section may assume a split Alpha-Bravo work rotation at the direction of the Chief of Police. a. Alpha Shift: 1900 to 0700 hours; b. Bravo Shift: 0700 to 1900 hours; and c. Staggered Shifts, based upon Departmental necessity. 2. The Patrol Division Major will determine shift assignment. VII. EVACUATIONS A. Evacuations: Evacuations for the City of Hollywood will comply with the Broward County Administrator’s Evacuation Order. A pre-determined evacuation plan has been established and will be implemented through the EOC by the Emergency Management Team. B. Evacuation Zones: The following are established “Evacuation Zones” for the City of Hollywood: 1. PLAN A: Category I and II Hurricanes: a. All mobile home and trailer parks in the City; and b. All areas east of the Intra-Coastal Waterway; 2. PLAN B: Category III, IV and V Hurricanes: a. All mobile home and trailer parks in the City; and b. All areas east of US 1. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 7 of 12  C. Evacuation Teams: Evacuation Teams will be assembled and deployed through the EOC and will be supervised by a pre-designated Sergeant. 1. Teams will be established by geographical considerations: a. Mobile Home and Trailer Park Team; b. Beach Evacuation Team; and c. Mainland Evacuation Teams. 2. In most instances, members assigned to the Neighborhood Services Division and the Special Operations Division will be the primary resource for staffing evacuation teams. 3. Situational factors and environmental factors, such as day of the week and time of day, may necessitate assigning members from other divisions. D. Notification Operations: The time required for a notification evacuation will vary depending upon certain factors such as, time of day, personnel available, and weather conditions. Beach notifications will generally require 2 to 4 hours to complete, while a full notification may require up to 8 hours. 1. All notifications will be completed in advance of a Hurricane Warning declared by the National Weather Service. 2. While it is illegal to ignore an Evacuation Order, it will be the policy of this Department to use all other means at our disposal to avoid making an arrest to complete an evacuation. Only in the most extraordinary circumstances, should an arrest be considered. 3. Appropriate methods to effect an evacuation may include: a. Evacuation bulletins posted in the lobby and near elevators of multi-level residential buildings; b. Coordination with property managers or condominium/homeowners association board members; c. Use of the public address system or loud speaker; d. Telephone contact, Mass Messaging; e. Posting of signage available from the EOC; and f. Announcements issued through the City of Hollywood’s Public Access Cable Channel and AM radio station 1640. E. Member Recall: To ensure the safety and well-being of members assigned to outside posts or Patrol duties, a Mandatory Recall of all members will be made when sustained wind speeds reach 45 mph. 1. When the National Hurricane Center or readings of city owned wind meters establish sustained wind speeds of 45 mph, a tone alert will be made advising all members. 2. All members will immediately seek shelter at a designated shelter or other pre-arranged safe location. 3. All emergency operations will temporarily cease until the wind speeds fall below 45 mph. 4. Responses to emergencies of a serious nature will be determined by the Shift Commander. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 8 of 12  F. Traffic and Fixed Post Assignment: Assignments to fixed traffic posts to assist in evacuations during periods of power failure will originate from the EOC. 1. The Special Operations Division will be the primary resource for supplying manpower to staff traffic posts. Other departmental members may be needed to supplement staffing during extreme situations. 2. Fixed posts will be established at all streets that intersect with major thoroughfares within evacuation zones. The fixed posts will be manned during evacuation operations, and again after the storm has passed until an “all clear” designation has been given. 3. Members assigned to fixed posts during an In-force Evacuation Order will make all reasonable efforts to prevent entry into affected areas by the general public. 4. Major roadways utilized during evacuation operations are: a. Hallandale Beach Blvd; b. Hollywood Blvd; c. Sheridan St; and d. Dania Beach Blvd. 5. Intra-coastal bridges and other designated intersections along these major arteries will also be manned. 6. Situational factors, such as day of the week and time of day, may necessitate assigning members from other Divisions. G. Transportation for Evacuees: Citizens residing in evacuation zones without transportation, who require shelter, should be directed to Broward County Transit (BCT) bus stops. BCT will only transport residents to designated Red Cross Shelters and pets are not permitted. H. Flotilla Plan: The Broward Sheriff’s Office has established a Flotilla Plan for Broward County residents with vessels. 1. Citizens requiring information regarding safe harboring of vessels should be directed to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Marine Patrol on VHF channel 13, or to the Flotilla Command Post at: 954- 828-5440. a. All Flotilla operations cease three and one-half hours after an Evacuation Order is given. b. All drawbridges will be locked down at that time. 2. The Special Operations Division Lieutenant will oversee all flotilla operations within navigable waterways in the City of Hollywood. I. Sheltering: The following American Red Cross shelters available for residents residing in evacuation zones requiring shelter during a Hurricane: th 1. Watkins Elementary: 3520 SW 56 Ave., Hollywood, FL. 2. Residents with special needs, such as medical infirmities, require advance registration for sheltering and transportation. Residents should be directed to 954-831-4000 to make arrangements for sheltering. 3. The City of Hollywood may activate short-term shelters throughout the City at pre-designated City facilities. a. Locations of City of Hollywood short-term shelters will be disclosed when conditions warrant their opening. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 9 of 12  b. Supervisors should contact the EOC for locations. 4. Police Headquarters will be the primary shelter for police members. 5. Secondary Police facilities located outside of established evacuation zones may also be utilized. These will include: th a. West Hollywood Neighborhood Network Center, 1111 N. 69 Way. Hollywood, FL b. Liberia Neighborhood Network Center, 2207 Raleigh Street, Hollywood, FL c. Southeast Public Safety Complex, 1511 S. Federal Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33019. 6. Secondary facilities will only be utilized when Police Headquarters is incapable of adequately housing all mobilized personnel. Supervisory approval is required before members utilize alternate sheltering facilities. VIII. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION A. Release of Information: The EOC will coordinate the release of all information as it relates to emergency operations, rumor control and casualty information. The City’s Public Information Officer will facilitate all press releases through the EOC. B. Authority and Coordination: In all instances, the PIO will consult with the Emergency Management Coordinator prior to the public release of information regarding emergency operations of the Department. All media releases affecting other City Departments will be coordinated with their respective PIO or the City PIO and the Emergency Management Coordinator. IX. HURRICANE HOTLINE A. Activation: The Municipal EOC will activate the Hurricane Hotline when a Hurricane Warning is declared by the National Hurricane Center. The Municipal Hurricane Hotline is 954-967-4EOC (4362). The Broward County Hurricane Hotline is 954-831-4000. B. Purpose: The purpose of the Hurricane Hotline is to give timely and accurate information to citizen inquiries regarding emergency. X. FACILITY OPERATIONS A. Quartermaster Responsibility: The Quartermaster Section will be responsible for all Facility preparations and safeguards necessary for hurricane season and related natural disasters. 1. The Quartermaster will ensure the Police Facility is adequately prepared, equipped, and has adequate emergency supplies available. 2. The Quartermaster will staff the Storeroom 24 hours a day while the EOC is activated, as directed by Chief of Police or Designee. B. Facility Generator: The Quartermaster will ensure quarterly testing and inspection of the Department’s back-up generator. st A final inspection will be made prior to June 1 , of each calendar year. C. Facility Security: The EOC will assign members as needed for any City facility, which requires security during emergency operations. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 10 of 12 XI. COMMUNICATIONS A. Loss of Communications: In the event primary radio communications are temporarily lost, all members will report to the nearest Fire Department facility or Network Center and telephonically report to Communications. XII. DE-ESCALATION PROCEDURES A. Re-Entry into Impacted Areas: After the passing of a storm, members will be required to reenter the impacted areas to assess damage and initiate search and rescue measures. Many potential threats to the welfare and safety of the public and members may exist. Members should exercise extreme caution when reentering impacted areas. Members should be aware of the following potential threats: 1. Flooding; 2. Downed power lines; 3. Fallen trees; 4. Debris; 5. Unsafe structures; and 6. Rodents, snakes, animals. B. Safety Priorities: Re-entry into impacted areas should only occur when the probability of a successful rescue exceeds the probability of injury or harm to the member. The highest priority for re-entry into effected areas will be the deployment of essential personnel for search and rescue efforts. C. Authority: After the threat has passed and weather conditions permit, members of the Patrol Division, will conduct a Rapid Impact Assessment. 1. Areas deemed unsafe for public entry will be manned to restrict re-entry, until the area is determined to be safe for public access. 2. The decision to allow re-entry by the general public will be made by the Emergency Management Coordinator, after consultation with appropriate City Department Directors and the City Manager. a. Re-entry into evacuated areas after a storm is prohibited until the Evacuation Order has been lifted. b. Enforcement of In-force Evacuation Orders will be strictly adhered to when the safety of the Community and members of the Department is determined to be at risk. c. Members should ensure re-entry is restricted to residents of the impacted area and others with a legitimate purpose, such as property managers of a condominium complex or hotel/motel. In those instances, valid identification (Florida Driver’s License and employment identification, if applicable) should be inspected to verify legitimacy. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 11 of 12 XIII. POST DISASTER RECOVERY A. Recovery Efforts: Recovery efforts will begin immediately after the threat has passed and it is determined that affected areas are safe for re-entry. B. Responsibility: All recovery efforts will be coordinated through the EOC. 1. The municipal EOC will remain activated until normal services are restored as determined by the Emergency Management Coordinator. 2. In the event of a catastrophic storm, the guidelines set forth in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) will be followed. XIV.POST DISASTER RECOVERY DEPARTMENT A. Authority: Pursuant to FSS 870.042(2) and Hollywood Municipal Ordinance 40.01, the City has established a Post Disaster Recovery Department, comprised of staff from various Departments within the City. B. Purpose: A temporary Post Disaster Recovery Department is established under the authority of the City Manager or his designee, to respond to restorative efforts necessary in the aftermath of major disasters and emergencies. 1. The term and function of the Post Disaster Recovery Department will be determined by the scope and nature of the disaster or emergency, combined with the general welfare of the City and its residents. 2. All Post Disaster Recovery operations will be coordinated through the designated Police Department Lieutenant. C. Temporary Assignment: The Emergency Management Coordinator will assign members to the Post Disaster Recovery Department as outlined in the PDRD staffing document, available in the EOC folder on the City’s T:\Drive. 1. Assignment to the Post Disaster Recovery Department is considered a temporary duty assignment, and no other benefit is implied or intended. 2. Members assigned to the Post Disaster Recovery Department will activate at the direction of the EOC, and will assume new duties and responsibilities relative to recovery efforts. Normal work assignments will be temporarily discontinued until recovery efforts are complete. XV. DEFINITIONS: A. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR: The EMC Emergency Management Director is responsible for the overall management of the emergency operations of the Incident. B. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM: Members are designated by the Emergency Management Coordinator to plan, coordinate and affect all Departmental responses to Emergency Operations. SOP #280.1 Hurricane Plan Page 12 of 12