§ 34.040 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

   (A)   Mission(s):

      (1)   Primary: Debris clearance and restoration of roadways; and

      (2)   Secondary: Emergency vehicular rescue and drinking water procurement.

   (B)   Leadership:

      (1)   Public Works Director;

      (2)   Water/Sewer Crew Leader;

      (3)   Streets Crew Leader; and

      (4)   Water Plant Contacts.

   (C)   Alerting and mobilization:

      (1)   Alerting: Pager system, cell phones; and

      (2)   Mobilization: EOC.

   (D)   Emergency response:

      (1)   Task number 1: Investigation of disaster scene;

      (2)   Task number 2: Locate blocked roadways, damaged bridges, and the like;

      (3)   Task number 3: Open roadways, damaged bridges, and the like;

      (4)   Task number 4: Remove debris, demolish building hazardous to public safety;

      (5)   Task number 5: Rescue disabled emergency service vehicles;

      (6)   Task number 6: Maintain a liaison with area construction agencies;

      (7)   Task number 7: Provide town with potable drinking water, if required.

   (E)   Service resources:

      (1)   Manpower: Six skilled;

      (2)   Communications: One mobile, five portables.

(Ord. passed - -1998)