the beginning of a beautiful friendship...esf # emergency support function primary agency 1...
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The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
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Integrating Recreation and Parks into traditional emergency management response
Integrating emergency management best practices into recreation and parks event planning
Review programs, equipment and training
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ESF #
Emergency Support Function
Primary Agency
1 Transportation Office of Transportation
2 Technology and Communications Department of Technology and Communications
3 Public Works and Engineering Department of Public Works
4 Fire and Rescue Services Department of Fire and Rescue Services
5 Information and Planning Office of Emergency Management
6 Mass Care and Sheltering Department of Citizen Services
7 Resource Support and Logistics Department of County Administration
8 Public Health and Medical Services Howard County Health Department
9 Search and Rescue Department of Fire and Rescue Services
10 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Department of Fire and Rescue Services
11 Agricultural, Historical, and Natural Resources
Office of Emergency Management, Department of Planning and Zoning, Howard County Economic
Development Authority
12 Energy and Utilities Department of Public Works
13 Law Enforcement and Security Department of Police
14 Volunteers and Donations Management
Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Citizen Services
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Damage Assessment Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits
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Transportation
Responsible for the movement of people, pets and things.
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Road Clearance Task Force
Work in coordination with the Police Department to open roads blocked by storm debris
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Shelters in Recreation & Parks Facilities
Acts as Facility Managers when Citizen Services is using their buildings as Shelters.
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Volunteer Management
During Disasters Coordinating volunteer
response and management with experienced volunteer organizations active in disasters.
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Deployment to Garrett County after Hurricane Sandy
Operated as part of a large Search and Rescue Task Force to cut paths through the snow and downed trees to small mountain communities
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Pre-Event Planning The creation of an
Incident Action Plan is crucial to multi-agency coordination and communication. It proves most vital during emergencies.
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Incident Command System
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Integrated Communication
Allows everyone to communicate during an emergency
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Common Operating Picture
Gives everyone the same view of the event.
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Emergency Response Plans
Roles and responsibilities change during an emergency.
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After Action Review/Improvement Planning
We are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the pass unless gaps in plans are addressed and real changes are made.
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ICS Training Everyone takes ICS
classes that are appropriate for either their regular position or the job they hold during events or disasters.
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Exercises
Test the equipment, process and personnel.
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Dual Use Equipment Consider emergency
uses when purchasing equipment.
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Investment in Training
Building the future agency leaders through emergency management training.
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Strengthening relationships through Inter Agency Cooperation
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Friendships
A friend will always help you.