(A) This section is designed to identify the responsibilities and tasks of the chair/Village Administrator/Manager and provide a checklist of actions to consider when this municipal plan is activated.
(B) The chair is responsible for the overall management of the village. The following tasks represent a checklist of actions which should be considered in emergency or disaster situations:
(1) Ensure that the Village Emergency Coordinator or designated person has activated/is activating the emergency operations center (EOC) or incident command post;
(2) Report to the emergency operations center or command post;
(3) Ensure that the Village Emergency Coordinator, Incident Commander or designated individuals provide an initial damage assessment and casualty report;
(4) Ensure that village officials and EOC staff are briefed as to the status of the disaster;
(5) Write an incident action plan to address needs for the next 24 to 48 hours;
(6) Ensure the Village Public Information Officer (PIO) and/or designated person is notified and reports to the EOC;
(7) Be prepared to issue a declaration of emergency if needed;
(8) Delegate authority to department heads to permit acquisition of equipment and supplies needed following a disaster; and
(9) In consultation with the Village Emergency Coordinator, determine whether or not county, state or federal assistance should be requested. (Village/county resources must be fully committed before state or federal assistance will be available. If assistance is requested, specify the type and amount of assistance needed.)
(Ord. passed 8-9-2010)