(A) A countywide, all-hazard, emergency operations plan shall be adopted and maintained by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. In the preparation of this plan, the services, equipment, facilities and personnel of all existing departments and agencies shall be utilized to the fullest extent. When the plan is approved, each department or agency shall perform those functions assigned to it by the plan and shall maintain a current state of readiness at all times. The emergency operations plan shall have the full effect of local law whenever an emergency or disaster occurs.
(B) Supporting plans shall be maintained by the emergency management agency to ensure coordinated activities in the prevention, protection, mitigation, responses, and recovery from emergencies phases of emergency management. In the preparation of these plans, the services, equipment, facilities and personnel of all existing departments and agencies shall be utilized to the fullest extent. When the plans are published, each department or agency shall perform those functions assigned to it by the plans.
(C) Each department or agency designated in emergency plans shall be responsible for carrying out all designated duties and functions designated by the plan. Duties will include organization and training of assigned employees and volunteers. Each department shall formulate procedures to implement the plan for the organization.
(D) When a skill required for response or recovery from a declared emergency function is not available within local government, the Emergency Manager shall be authorized to seek assistance beyond local government resources.
(Ord. passed 5-3-21)