(A) This section is designed to identify the Department in the municipality responsible for public works activities and provides a list of actions this Department should consider. This Department, upon notification, may respond directly to the command post or emergency operations center (EOC).
(B) The following tasks represent a checklist of actions this Department should consider in an emergency or disaster situation:
(1) Ensure that all Department personnel have been alerted and that they report as the situation directs;
(2) Report to the village EOC/command post;
(3) Review the disaster situation with field personnel and report situation to the Village Emergency Management Director;
(4) If necessary, coordinate flood fighting activities, including sandbagging, emergency diking and pumping operations;
(5) Coordinate with law enforcement regarding travel restrictions/road closures within the municipality;
(6) Provide emergency generators and lighting;
(7) Assist with traffic-control and access to the affected area;
(8) Assist with urban search and rescue activities as may be requested;
(9) Assist private utilities with the shutdown of gas and electric services;
(10) As necessary, request mutual aid and establish a staging area for public works;
(11) Report public facility damage information to the damage assessment team; and
(12) If the county EOC is activated, establish and maintain contact with the County Highway Commissioner.
(Ord. passed 8-9-2010)