Montgomery County Jurisdictional Emergency Management Intergovernmental Agreement

RECITALS

The coordination of emergency management and homeland security activities is essential for all municipal corporations and townships, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdictions," within Montgomery County. In accordance with Section 5502.26 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, hereinafter "MCOEM," is established to grant the Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter “BCC,” and the Director of MCOEM specific emergency powers outlined in this Agreement. Additionally, MCOEM is empowered to facilitate mutual aid and cooperation, when necessary, with surrounding Jurisdictions within the State of Ohio and neighboring states.

MCOEM will provide critical support to local subdivisions in the areas of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for emergencies, disasters, acts of terrorism, large-scale events, or any other incidents that exceed the capabilities of local response efforts.

To achieve effective coordination, the Montgomery County BCC and MCOEM intend to enter into this Agreement, as authorized under Section 307.15 of the ORC, with the Jurisdictions within Montgomery County.

It is further the intent of this Agreement and the policy of Montgomery County that all emergency management and homeland security functions be harmonized with those of the State of Ohio, the Federal Government, their respective agencies, as well as other states, localities, and private sector organizations. This coordination aims to maximize the use of the County’s resources and facilities in responding to any disaster or emergency.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

1. 1.
   A countywide emergency management agency organized under ORC 5502.26 and this agreement shall establish a program for emergency management that:

   1. a.
      Is in accordance with sections 5502.21 to 5502.51 of the Revised Code, rules adopted under those sections, local ordinances pertaining to emergency management, the "Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act," 88 Stat. 143, 42 U.S.C. 5121, et. seq., as amended, and all applicable rules and regulations adopted under that act;
   2. b.
      Includes, without limitation, the development of an all-hazards emergency operations plan that has been coordinated with all agencies, boards, and divisions having emergency management functions within the county;
   3. c.
      Includes the preparation and conduct of an annual exercise of the county's all-hazards