Title
2019 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Operations Plan
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution approving the 2019 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Operations Plan.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Cynthia Bonham, Fire
Robert Graham, Fire
Explanation
§ The purpose of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is to establish a single, comprehensive framework for the management of major emergencies and disasters within Mecklenburg County.
§ The EOP is implemented when it becomes necessary to mobilize resources of Charlotte-Mecklenburg governmental agencies during major emergencies and disasters.
§ The EOP is governed by the North Carolina Emergency Management Act (G.S. 166A-19 et seq.), which authorizes each county and incorporated municipality in the state to direct and coordinate the development of emergency management plans and programs in accordance with the policies and standards set by the Division of Emergency Management, consistent with federal and state laws and regulations, and to develop mutual aid agreements with other municipalities for such purpose.
§ The multi-jurisdictional plan includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and seven adjoining jurisdictional towns, all of whom must independently approve the EOP.
§ The plan will be updated annually with minor tactical adjustments based on industry best practice.
§ The plan will be rewritten and brought back to the county and municipal governing boards for adoption every five years.
§ The last Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Operations Plan was written in 2014.
§ The 2019 Emergency Operations Plan is available for review upon request.
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Resolution