Goal C.4: Enhance staff capacity to prepare for and respond to emergencies and natural disasters.
Primary department: FD
| # | Objective (short) | Objective | Strategy (milestone or activity) | Strategy description | Primary department | Staff lead | Supporting department | Start date | Target completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Objective C.4.1 | Develop and Implement Training and Exercise Plan | Develop and implement a multi-year training and exercise plan for Disaster Service Workers and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff in collaboration with other agencies in the County. | None | None | FD | Angela Robinson Pinon | CM | None | None |
| Objective C.4.1 | Develop and Implement Training and Exercise Plan | Develop and implement a multi-year training and exercise plan for Disaster Service Workers and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff in collaboration with other agencies in the County. | Determine Training Requirements for Different Positions | Create training requirements for EOC staff, Section Leads, Field/Operational staff, and all City staff. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.1 | Develop and Implement Training and Exercise Plan | Develop and implement a multi-year training and exercise plan for Disaster Service Workers and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff in collaboration with other agencies in the County. | Hold Drills and Exercises | Identify and develop needed drills and exercises via review of plans, past exercises and staff feedback. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.1 | Develop and Implement Training and Exercise Plan | Develop and implement a multi-year training and exercise plan for Disaster Service Workers and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff in collaboration with other agencies in the County. | Identify and Conduct Staff Trainings | Host regular trainings on a variety of topics to meet the needs of staff. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.2 | Staff Training on Emergency Operations Plan | Review, update and provide continued training for staff on the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. | None | None | FD | Angela Robinson Pinon | CM,HR | None | None |
| Objective C.4.2 | Staff Training on Emergency Operations Plan | Review, update and provide continued training for staff on the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. | Provide Basic Disaster Service Worker and Personal Preparedness Training to All Staff | Update materials and hold regular trainings for all City staff covering their role as a disaster service worker, DSW expectations, and information on personal preparedness to assure their loved ones are prepared for them to work. | FD | Quinn Gardner | HR | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.2 | Staff Training on Emergency Operations Plan | Review, update and provide continued training for staff on the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. | Provide Basic Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Training To All Assigned Emergency Operations Center Staff | Update materials and hold trainings to staff assigned to the EOC including section and position specific information. Assure all new EOC assigned staff receive training | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.2 | Staff Training on Emergency Operations Plan | Review, update and provide continued training for staff on the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. | Hold Table Top Exercises on Hazard Specific Playbooks with Relevant Staff | Hold tabletops annually, at relevant time such as during the Great Shake Out or before peak wildfire or flood season, to familiarize relevant staff with response tactics and overall considerations. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q2 | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.2 | Staff Training on Emergency Operations Plan | Review, update and provide continued training for staff on the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. | Adopt a Disaster Service Worker Policy and Procedure | Develop a policy that will outline staff and City responsibilities and outline basic training requirements for different roles. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM, HR | Q2 | Q3 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | None | None | FD | Angela Robinson Pinon | CM | None | None |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Conduct Project Kickoff for the Continuity of Operations Plan/Continuity of Government Plan (COOP/COG) | Hold project kickoff meeting | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Complete | Q2 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Engage Departments on the COOP/COG | Engage departments to identify critical and essential functions, alternative sites, critical documents and information systems. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Complete | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Prepare draft COOP/COG | Develop draft a COOP/COG. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Internal Review of the COOP/COG | Circulate the draft internally for feedback. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q3 | Q3 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Present to the City Council | Present the draft COG to the City Council for adoption. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q4 | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Train on the Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government Plan (COOP/COG) | Hold workshop on developed Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government Plan (COOP/COG); implement lessons learned into plan(s). | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Q3 | Q4 |
| Objective C.4.3 | Develop/Train on Continuity of Government Plan | Develop and train employees on a Continuity of Government Plan. | Review And Update Title 7 Emergency Services Municipal Code | Review and update Title 7 emergency Services municipal code to align with current laws, plans, and procurement best practices. | FD | Quinn Gardner | CM | Complete | Q4 |