CITY OF OMRO WISCONSINEMERGENCY GOVERNMENT PLAN

PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OFEMERGENCY GOVERNMENT

APPROVED BY:

Larry R. Wright James K. ReedMayor Emergency Government Director

Dated: April 13, 2016 Updated: April 13, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ALERTING LIST 1

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LISTING 3

EOC (Emergency Operations Center) 4

CITY PERSONNEL 5

EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR 9

LAW ENFORCEMENT CHECKLISTS 10

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHECKLISTS 12

PUBLIC WORKS CHECKLISTS 13

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAM 14

TORNADOS 15

FLOODS 17

WINTER STORMS 19

BOMB THREATS 20

PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS/CIVIL DISTURBANCE 23

CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS 24

ENEMY ATTACK 25

FIRE DRILLS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE 26

CIVIL DEFENSE AND STORM PROCEDURES 28

OMRO SCHOOLS CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN 29

OMRO SCHOOLS EVACUATION PLAN 32

ALERTING LIST

James K. Reed, Chief of Police - Emergency DirectorWork Phone: 685-7007Home Phone:Cellular Phone: 312-0554

Joseph Schuster Shelley Schafer,Lieutenant/Detective Police ClerkWork Phone: 685-7007 Work Phone: 685-7007Home Phone: Home Phone: 685-2032Cellular Phone: 312-0072 Cellular Phone: 410-4750

Larry R Wright Linda KutchenriterMayor, City of Omro Administrator, City of OmroHome Phone: 685-2798 Home Phone:Cellular Phone: Cellular Phone: 410-4073

Mark VanPelt, Lester Pongratz,Director of Public Works Lead/Mechanic LaborerHome Phone: 579-2698 Home Phone: 685-5528Cellular Phone: 420-5385 Cellular Phone: 379-6819

Steve Bilkey, Chief Operator Marty Johnson, BuildingUtility/Wastewater Treatment InspectorHome Phone: 231-3917 Home Phone: 685-6755Cellular Phone: 267-0171 Cellular Phone: 410-6756

Jay Treleven, Chief Ron Carpenter, Asst Fire ChiefOmro Fire Department Omro Fire DepartmentHome Phone: Home Phone:Cellular Phone: 948-1011 Cellular Phone: 290-1965

Dana Racine Linda Kollmann,Winn CtyCommunication Coordinator Emergency ManagementHome Phone: Work Phone: 236-7463Cellular Phone: 379-2098 Cellular Phone: 410-4894

410-1495

Bernard L Sorenson, Winn CtyEmergency ManagementWork Phone: 236-7463Cellular Phone: 290-0094Home Phone: 267-3157

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE-FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY

800-545-8917 Ext 468

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE LISTINGS

City of Omro Police Department 911Omro Area Rescue Squad 911City of Omro Fire Department 911Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department 911Mayor Larry R Wright 685-2798City Administrator Linda Kutchenriter 410-4073Chief James Reed 312-0554Division of Emergency Government Duty Officer (800)943-0003Municipal Office of Emergency Government 685-7007County Office of Emergency Government 236-4894Alliant Energy (Wisconsin Power & Light) (800)862-6261AT&T Telephone Company (SBC/Ameritech) (800)924-1694Wisconsin Gas Company (800)862-6263American Red Cross 231-3590Salvation Army 232-7661Mercy Medical Center - Oshkosh 223-2000Theda Clark Hospital - Neenah (920)729-3100Berlin Memorial Hospital 361-1313Aurora Hospital - Oshkosh 456-6000County Human Services 236-4600County Medical Examiner’s Office (Coroner) 236-4804ChemTrec (800)424-9300Wisconsin DNR (Local Warden) Todd Schaller 424-3055Omro Animal Hospital 685-5516

EOC

The EOC (Emergency Operations Center) will be the Omro Police Department. From this base, operations and contacts can be made with other law enforcement agencies, and radio equipped City owned vehicles that may be called in to assist during a disaster.

Additional information and/or procedures not listed in this will be found in Annex D prepared by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, and Annex A & B prepared by the Winnebago County Emergency Government.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERCITY OF OMRO PERSONNEL - 2014

DEPARTMENT NAME ADDRESS PHONE

City Council

Mayor Larry R Wright 722 E River Drive 685-2798District 1 Alderman Rod Brusius 715 Kennedy Ave 685-5771 379-3588

Jason Reeves 136 E Ontario Street 573-3122District 2 Alderman Kari Vonderloh 630 Tyler Ave 379-5009

Steve Jungwirth 711 Jackson Ave 685-2857 379-6696District 3 Alderman James Braasch 639 River Hill Drive 379-4829

Larry E Wright 849 Annrich Ave 685-2165 915-0324

City Administration Office

City Hall Administrative Offices 685-7000

City Administrator Linda Kutchenriter 222 Jackson Ave 410-4073Clerk Barb VanClake 837 W 9th Ave, Oshkosh 420-8332Account Clerk Jamie Kiesling 736 Kennedy Ave 685-0300 379-7338Finance Jan Treleven 6017 Hwy 21 420-1338

Community Development Department

Community Development Offices 685-7005

Community Development Director Dana Racine 2565 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh 379-2098OACC Sheri Salfai 5143 Leonard Pt Rd 715-499-1794

Police Department

Police Department Offices 685-7007/685-7008

Police Chief Jim Reed 533 Jefferson Ave 312-0554Lieutenant/Detective Joe Schuster 8280 Cty Rd E 312-0072Corporal/Detective Joe Benoit 336 E Ontario Street 685-5702 740-7577Full Time Officer Luke Luther 758 Konnor Court 373-7725Full Time Officer Cory Andersen 628 Kennedy Street 685-0665 216-3896Full Time Officer John Peeters 1634 Hickory St, Oshkosh 715-460-0483Part Time Officer Emily Gubin 107 W 15th Ave, Oshkosh 420-3548Part Time OfficerPart Time Officer Matt Purtell 1617 Minnesota St, Osh 379-5640Part Time Officer Carly Kolodzik 687 River Hill Dr, Omro 376-1052Part Time Officer Steve Wichman N867 E Hill Rd, LaCrosse 303-0208 216-1786Part Time Officer Kevin Manning N5955 Killdeer Ln, Gr Lk 291-6660Part Time Officer Justin Jackson 223 Jefferson Ave 410-6430Administrative Assistant Shelley Schafer 313 E River Drive 685-2032 410-4750Administrative Assistant-PT Linda Kuhn 406 E Scott Street 456-8309 379-1424

Utility/Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Treatment Plant 685-7025Wastewater Mobile Phone (Emergency-On Call) 420-1341

Chief Operator Steve Bilkey 1145 Honey Creek Rd,Osh 231-3917 267-0171Utility General Laborer Tony Schreiber 5857 Main St,ButteDesMrt 420-5846Utility General Laborer Steve Cady 611 Jackson Ave 312-4422

Public Works

City Garage 685-7021Public Works Office 685-7020Pager 440-0462

Public Works Director Mark VanPelt W3612 Cty Hy WH, Malone 420-5385Public Works Lead Les Pongratz W298 Cty Rd D, Berlin 685-5528 379-6819Public Works General Laborer Stu Miller 2865 Clairville Rd, Osh 231-0015 312-4705Public Works General Laborer Joe Carpenter 8798 Liberty School 420-5963

Building Inspector

Building Inspector Marty Johnson 8291 Tritt Road 685-6755 410-6756

Carter Memorial Library

Library Front Desk 685-7016

Head Librarian Julie Stobbe 8689 Cty Rd K 642-3895 642-3893Librarian Susan Santana 1108 S Webster Ave 203-6591Librarian Joan Fraleigh 230 Jackson Ave 685-2459 527-0568Librarian Wendy Decker 242 Waukau Road 685-6434Library Custodian Glen Mischka 130 E Larrabee Street 685-2704 410-0632

Aquatic Center/Parks Department

Aquatic Center Front Desk 685-0782Aquatic Center Office 685-0781

Parks Director Mark VanPelt W3612 Cty Hy WH, Malone 420-5385Pool Operator Steve Cady 611 Jackson Ave 312-4422Park Foreman Bryon Huebner 548 E Main Street 685-2101Park Employee

Community Center

Community Center Front Office 685-0380

Secretary Marion Braasch 432 Washington Ave 685-2015Director Sherry Salfai 5143 Leonard Pt Rd 715-499-1794Custodian Dan Kromm 627 E Main Street 379-6129

Historical Society Key Holders

Linda Kutchenriter 410-4073Mark VanPelt 420-5385

ATTACHMENT A

CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR

KEY ACTION CHECKLISTS

THIS ATTACHMENT IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS OF THE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR AND PROVIDE A CHECKLIST OF ACTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN THIS MUNICIPAL PLAN IS ACTIVATED.

The City Emergency Management Director/Coordinator coordinates all components of the emergency management program in Omro. This includes hazard analysis, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery activities for all natural and technological disaster/emergencies. The following tasks represent a checklist of actions this department should consider:

CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR SHOULD:

1. Report to the City Emergency Operation Center (EOC)/Command Post(CP).

2. Ensure that city officials and county emergency management director have been notified, key facilities warned, sirens activated, etc.. Also, if County Mobile EOC is needed City Hall is a designated shelter - no animals allowed.

3. Activate the City/Municipal EOC. Make sure that it is fully operational and that EOC staff have reported/are reporting to it B Police Dispatch, Fire Department, City Garage, High School for Shelter.

4. Obtain initial Uniform Disaster Situation Report (UDSR) and other relevant information. Relay this information to the City Mayor and to the County Emergency Management Director.

5. Conduct regular briefings of EOC staff as to the status of the situation. Set times and spokesperson for briefings.

6. Evaluate available resources, including personnel, by checking with EOC Staff. If deficiencies exist, take action to obtain the needed resources.

7. Ensure that all department/agency heads have begun to keep separate and accurate records of disaster-related expenditures. As well as taking pictures and if possible videotaping of the damages B Police Chief/Mayor, Assistant Chief/Administration, Fire Chief/DPW, Deputy Fire Chief/Street Supervisor.

ATTACHMENT B

LAW ENFORCEMENT

KEY ACTION CHECKLISTS

THIS ATTACHMENT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A LIST OF ACTION THE MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN THIS MUNICIPAL PLAN IS ACTIVATED. THE MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH:

The Omro Police Department is responsible for law enforcement activities in the City of Omro. The following tasks represent a checklist of actions this department should consider in an emergency or disaster situation.

1. Ensure that all Police Department staff have been notified and that they report as situation directs. Officers are to check into Command Center. If not needed, they will be assigned to another department head or sent home B LIEUTENANT/SHELLEY.

2. Direct the designed law enforcement representative to report to the City EOC/CP B Assign areas/have officers report B ADMINISTRATIVE/SHELLEY.

3. Secure the affected area and perform traffic and crowd control B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

4. Participate in warning the public as situation warrants B Squad PA System, City Watch B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

5. Determine scope of incident as to immediate casualties/destruction and whether the incident has the potential to expand and escalate B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

6. Direct officer(s) to close off the damage site area and to stop all in-bound traffic. Set up an emergency pass system B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

7. Report above information to appropriate law enforcement agencies B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

8. Establish a staging area in the municipality; designate a CP; and establish initial command until relieved B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

9. If appropriate and if available, dispatch a communications vehicle to the scene of the disaster B CHIEF/LIEUTENANT/EG DIRECTOR.

Other responsibilities may include:

Enforce curfew restrictions in the affected area. Coordinate the removal of vehicles blocking evacuation or other response activities.

As necessary, remove or evacuate citizens as may be appropriate from the affected area.

Assist the medical examiner with mortuary services.

Assist with search and rescue activities.

If the County EOC is activated, establish and maintain contact with the person representing law enforcement.

Try to anticipate your department’s needs for manpower and equipment 24-hours in advance. If additional assistance is needed, utilize mutual aid agreements with other police departments.

ATTACHMENT C

FIRE SERVICES

KEY ACTION CHECKLIST

THIS ATTACHMENT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A LIST OF ACTIONS THE MUNICIPAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN THIS MUNICIPAL PLAN IS ACTIVATED.

The Omro-Rushford-Omro Joint Fire Department is responsible for fire services activities in the City of Omro, the Town of Omro and the Town of Rushford. The following tasks represent a checklist of actions this department should consider in an emergency or disaster situation.

1. Establish and/or respond to a designated staging area, command post or City EOC as directed by on scene personnel or as directed by the Winnebago County Communications Center.

2. Assist law enforcement in warning the affected population.

3. Rescue injured/trapped persons.

4. Protect critical facilities and resources.

5. Designate a person to record the arrival and deployment of emergency personnel and equipment.

6. Assist with evacuation.

7. Notify proper utility provider if gas or electric utilities need to be shut down.

Other responsibilities may include:

Assist with traffic control.

Assist with debris clearance.

If the County EOC is activated, establish and maintain contact with the person representing the fire services.

If the Regional Hazardous Materials team is needed for a Level A response, obtain assistance through the Winnebago County Communications Center.

If additional assistance is necessary, utilize mutual aid agreements with other Fire Departments.

ATTACHMENT D

PUBLIC WORKS

KEY ACTION CHECKLIST

THIS ATTACHMENT IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY IN THE MUNICIPALITY RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC WORKS ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDES A LIST OF ACTIONS THIS DEPARTMENT/AGENCY SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN THIS MUNICIPAL PLAN IS ACTIVATED. THIS DEPARTMENT/AGENCY UPON NOTIFICATION MAY RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE EOC/CP.

The Public Works Department is responsible for public works activities in the City of Omro. 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 City EOC/Command Post/Close Huron at Webster/Jefferson to allow entrance/exit from Command Center.

3. Review the disaster situation with field personnel and report situation to the City Emergency Management Director.

4. Maintain transportation routes.

5. If necessary, coordinate flood fighting activities, including sandbagging, emergency dike, and pumping operations.

6. Coordinate the Law Enforcement travel restrictions/road closures within the municipality.

7. Provide emergency generators and lighting.

8. Assist with traffic control and access to the affected area.

9. Assist with urban search and rescue activities as may be requested.

10. Assist private utilities with the shutdown of gas and electric services.

11. As necessary, establish a staging area for public works.

12. Report public facility damage information to the Damage Assessment Team.

13. If the County EOC is activated, establish and maintain contact with the County Highway Commissioner.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TEAM

The following list is of people who will be involved in the damage assessment of property in case of tornados, high wind, etc.:

City Hall Linda Kutchenriter 410-4073

Utilities/DPW/Parks Mark VanPelt 579-2698/420-5385

Fire Department Jay Treleven 948-1011Ron Carpenter 290-1965

Schools Dennis Wesenberg 303-2315Steve Franz 379-4254

Housing Marty Johnson 685-6755

Businesses Dave Kersztyn 233-2723/420-6705

Cemetery Mark VanPelt 579-2698/420-5385

Emergency Government Linda Kollmann 236-7463/410-4894410-1495

Bermard Sorenson 236-7463/290-0094267-3157

Photography/Press* Dana Racine 379-2098

*Damage photography/press release team:

Photography/video to record damage throughout the City.Organize press release.

TORNADOS

In the event the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, or the National Weather Service issues an advisory bulletin or a severe thunderstorm watch or a tornado watch for the area, take the following actions:

1. The Chief Executive and/or Emergency Government Director will activate the Emergency Operating Center to the extent required.

2. Broadcast watches and warnings to all City emergency agencies and the Winnebago County Sheriff=s Department via radio and warning receivers. If the tornado warning is for the City, activate the sirens and warning receivers thru the Winnebago County Communications Center.

3. Insure that appropriate information and instructions based on the latest weather report in our area is given to the Winnebago County Communications Center for broadcast to radio and TV stations by the County’s Emergency Government Director.

4. Alert spotters and implement tornado watch system for the area. The tornado watch system consists of spotters for the Police Department, Fire Department and Public Works, who can recognize and report severe weather conditions and tornados from pre-assigned locations within the area.

5. Instruct local spotters to report:

a. Type of conditions 1. Tornado

2. Funnel Cloud 3. Severe thunderstorm - lightning frequency - occasional, frequent or continuous 4. High wind - damaging wind - 70 mph or higher 5. Hail - 2 inch or greater in size 6. Extremely heavy rain 7. Flooding

b. Place or area affected by the severe weather condition.

c. Time observed.

d. Direction of movement (south to north, etc.) and speed.

SAFFIR/SIMPSON SCALE

All hurricanes are dangerous, but some are more so than others. The way storm surge, wind, and other factors combine to determine the hurricanes destructive power. To make comparisons easier and to make the predicted hazards of approaching hurricanes clearer to emergency forces-National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s hurricanes forecasters use a disaster-potential scale which assigns storms to five categories. Category 1 is a minimum hurricane; category 5 is the worst case. The criteria for each category are shown below. This can be used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected along the coast with a hurricane.

CATEGORY-ONE-Definition-Effects

Winds 74-95 mph. No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery and trees. Also, some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage.

TWO

Winds 96-110 mph. Some roofing material, door and window damage to buildings. Considerable damage to vegetation, mobile homes and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings.

THREE

Winds 111-130 mph. Some structural damage to small residences and utilities buildings with a minor amount of curtain wall failures. Mobile homes are destroyed. Flooding near the coast destroys small structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 feet ASL may be flooded inland 8 miles or more.

FOUR

Winds 131-155 mph. More extensive curtain wall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach areas. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain continuously lower than 10 feet ASL may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 miles.

FIVE

Winds greater than 155 mph. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet ASL and within 500 yard of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5 to 10 miles of the shoreline may be required.

FLOODS

If a flood warning is received or the flood water so indicates, take the following actions:

1. Place into effect appropriate plans and procedures.

2. Advise the public of what steps and actions are to be taken to safeguard their lives and property.

3. Maintain morale by informing the public of the current situation and actions being taken by our government to handle the emergency.

4. Mobilize Emergency Services (Public Works, Police, Fire Department, etc.) that are needed.

a. Notify all personnel of the general situation and report emergency assignments.

b. Check auxiliary generators and other power and lighting equipment.

5. Notify all department and volunteer groups on the flood warning list.

6. Put the appropriate emergency plans into operation, depending on what area may be flooded if the water continues to rise. Alternate plans, developed by the location government, should include such information as the following: height of water at normal stage; at what height flooding will occur; areas that may be (or will be) effected by the raising flood waters; areas to be ordered evacuated; shelter locations for evacuees, feeding and other requirements for taking care of evacuees.

7. Place into effect a highway traffic control plan to expedite movement from areas ordered evacuated. The plan should include designation of entrance routes for Emergency Services, mutual aid, etc. and exit routes for evacuation of citizens.

8. Set up patrols in evacuated areas for protection of property and prevention of fires, utilizing the Fire Department.

9. Conduct rescue of persons as required. (A major problem is the rescue of stranded inhabitants of the flooded areas, as well as trapped motorists. The most practical solution is the use of boats, and/or other equipped vehicles.)

10. Make electrical, gas and water inspections as necessary to prevent accidents. (LP and bulk fuel tanks should be anchored or kept full to prevent floating and becoming a hazard.)

11. Maintain current situation reports from the field to the Emergency Operations Center (Police Department). These are the basis for releases to the public when necessary to minimize public alarm, to keep the area clear, and to assist as required.

12. Restore the flood area to a safe condition, including inspections of flooded area and structures to lessen the probability of additional hazards, accidents and fires. This period of operations is critical since

the Emergency Services are usually deeply committed and fatigued from long time involvement in such activities as sandbagging, pumping and shoring unsafe structures. Priority operations include:

a. Clear main street of mud and debris first and the other streets as rapidly as possible.

b. When structures permit, pump water out of basements and lower floors.

c. Limit accumulation of food-type garbage as first priority, followed by general trash collection.

d. Initiate health and sanitation inspections of the area.

13. Close out emergency operations as soon as the flood area is considered safe, notify Emergency Operations Center, and submit reports if required. Public information to be given:

a. Where to go to obtain necessary first aid and medical care in the area.

b. Where to go for necessary assistance, such as emergency housing, clothing and food.

c. Other specific measures to help community recover from the emergency.

WINTER STORMS

Upon receipt of a report that a severe winter storm threatens or is occurring in the vicinity, take the following actions:

1. The Chief Executive and/or Emergency Government Director, if the situation warrants, will activate the Emergency Operations Center.

2. Assess the storm situation, including a determination of the potential storm risk, and obtain information such as speed and direction of the wind, precipitation, fall of snow, sleet, etc.. Initiate reporting from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, and utilities that have facilities in the area.

3. Keep in communication with highway, police, fire, rescue, and others with Emergency Services responsibilities. Obtain official information on what and how streets are to be kept open, particularly those required by Emergency Service personnel in case of serious fires, accidents, and other emergencies. Obtain preliminary estimates of requirement for additional manpower, equipment and supplies.

4. Remind appropriate Emergency Services personnel to position equipment, fuel and other essential supplies for use after the storm.

5. Check auxiliary generators and other power and lighting equipment for use.

6. If needed, mass feeding and emergency shelter will be at the Omro High School.

7. If storm conditions hamper or overload the response capability of Emergency Services, determine priorities on the basis of number of lives that may be saved, accessibility to the scene, and the amount of time required to accomplish the mission.

8. When possible, put manpower and equipment on standby (ready to roll and properly equipped) and keep in communication with operating and standby crews such as snowmobile rescue units and plowing crews.

9. When storm subsides and conditions permit, resume normal routine and submit final reports to the Emergency Operating Director.

BOMB THREATS

Upon receipt of a report of a bomb threat, take the following actions:

1. The building management will decide whether to clear the building for the safety of the occupants; police will advise and assist the management, particularly if no evacuation plan or fire alarm drill has been previously prepared and tested. Each type of building requires different kinds of actions, e.g., factory, school, courthouse, etc.. The building can be searched most effectively by persons familiar with the building. The search can be organized as follows:

a. Maintenance and janitorial personnel search such areas as hallways, restrooms, stairwells, utility closets and areas outside the building.

b. Office personnel search their immediate office area.

c. Cafeteria personnel search the kitchen and diningroom.

d. If a school is involved, teachers search their own classrooms.

Personnel doing the searching must not move any unfamiliar or suspicious package, but report the objects description and location to the official supervising the search. It must be emphasized strongly to all persons searching that any movement of an explosive device by untrained persons may cause detonation.

2. If necessary, notify the Chief Executive and Emergency Government Director of the bomb threat, and alert key members of the Emergency Operations Center, particularly the fire and medical services, as directed by the authorized official.

3. If a strange object is found it should be assumed to be a bomb.

a. The location and description of the object, as best as can be provided should be reported to the search supervisor. This information should then be relayed to a central point in the building. This point should be manned by the building management and police.

b. Unless required by duty to remain in the vicinity of the object, all personnel should be cleared from the area. Guides may be required to escort the bomb disposal team to the site.

c. The danger area should be marked and blocked off to at least 300 feet; the areas below and above the object should be included.

d. Search personnel may assist by checking to see that all doors and windows are open to minimize blast effects and damage if the bomb is detonated.

e. The use of two-way (walkie-talkie) radios within five feet of the suspect object is dangerous because radio frequency energy can cause detonation of electrically operated blasting caps.

4. The police should notify, and if necessary, secure the assistance of the Bomb Disposal unit at Madison. Phone number (608)266-4970.

5. If the person in charge decides that a suspected object is a menace to life and property and must be removed quickly his only recourse is to allow a reliable Emergency Services volunteer to remove it to a place that will minimize effects of accidental detonation.

Basic safety measures to be observed must include:

a. Open doors and windows in order to allow escape of explosion pressures and reduce damage if there is a detonation; turn off gas and flammable fuel lines if present.

b. Do not congregate around the person who is working on the object. A crowd will distract him, and if there is an explosion, there will be more casualties.

c. Avoid handling the suspected object directly - use either a long pole or a long rope with a loop attachment to drag the device away, keeping as much distance and as protective barriers between the object and disposal team as can be managed.

d. Be prepared and expect the object to be booby-trapped.

6. Fire department may dispatch firefighting equipment to the vicinity of the threatened building to standby for possible explosion and fires during steps 4 and 5 above.

7. Emergency Medical Services, including hospital personnel should make preparations to be ready to receive casualties. Cooperative mutual support plans with other communities should be reviewed.

8. After the device has been removed to an area where it can be disarmed, consider and apply methods to contain fragmentation while at the same time allowing provisions for the explosive force to be vented in a harmless direction. Soaking a suspected bomb may result in electrical short circuiting or chemical reaction and detonation of the bomb. Rifle fire and deliberate ignition of the device are both foolhardy, and may only serve to place the device in a more dangerous condition or cause an undesired detonation, the loss of valuable physical evidence, damage to property, and possible loss of life. Once the bomb has been removed to a safe handling area (e.g. a parking lot) and protective works have been erected, it should be left alone until the arrival of a trained bomb disposal expert.

9. Disposal or disarming of the device, which ordinarily constitutes a serious problem for police officials, becomes a major undertaking for the police department of a small community when the services of a highly trained bomb disposal experts cannot be obtained.

The following is a list of Bomb Disposal:

a. Fort McCoy (608-388-3315)b. Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department (414-278-4700)c. U.S. Army Bomb Disposal (EOD) Ft. Sheridan, IL (312-296-2081) will provide bomb disposal services to those communities which do not have a trained bomb disposal team. The bomb should remain untouched and protected in a safe holding area until their arrival, even if an extended delay is anticipated. Don’t attempt to render-safe or dispose of the bomb if you are untrained.

PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS AND CIVIL DISTURBANCES

Upon receipt of a report that a civil disturbance is about to occur or is occurring, take the following actions:

1. The Chief Executive and/or Emergency Government Director will activate the Emergency Operations Center.

2. Assess the situation. If it is warranted, the official in charge issues a proclamation to the public regarding the situation. This is a legally provided statement describing the disorder in specific terms in reference to existing laws, statutes, ordinances or common practice. It should call upon citizens to cease and desist from such activities, and to disperse and return to their homes and make clear that those continuing such activities, or remaining at the scene of the disorder, will be considered as being in violation of lawful orders and subject to arrest and confinement.

3. As a related action, the official-in-charge may want to impose a curfew. (Discuss move with District Attorney for legality) The curfew can be modified as the situation is brought under control. This method has been found very effective as a control measure because it restricts activities during hours of darkness on the part of persons seeking to continue disorderly actions.

4. Alert and obtain commitments from neighboring police departments, county sheriff and state police to assure that they will respond with sufficient force to request for assistance to deal with the situation.

5. Alert and advise the State Emergency Government Office and the National Guard as well as nearest military installation, in accordance with previous arrangements and established channels.

6. Strategies should include: use only that force necessary to attain the objective; protect both private and public property; make every effort to induce the leaders and the crowd to disperse before using force; provide avenues of escape when dispersing crowds; make selective, essential arrests only; stay within local capability to expedite arrests, detentions and judicial hearings and trials.

7. If the situation gets beyond the local capability, it may be necessary to mesh local Emergency Operations Center functions with those of State and Federal Organizations.

8. Maintain a flow of information on the situation to the Emergency Operations Center for the preparation of news releases to the public when necessary to reduce public alarm.

9. Keep the demonstration area clear of sightseers.

10. Coordinate all Emergency Services in the area of the demonstration.

11. When order is restored, resume normal routine, notify the EOC and submit final reports as required.

CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

In the event of a Chemical Accident or Incident, take the following actions:

1. The Fire Chief or Incident Commander on scene initiates activation of the Emergency Operations Center if needed.

2. If possible identify the names of the chemicals and quantities involved. Notify Winnebago County Communications Center to activate the areas Hazmat Response Team if necessary. For Chemical Assistance call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300. Refer to the latest Emergency Response Guidebook for information on chemicals involved for appropriate action to be taken.

3. Keep all personnel upwind to avoid fumes, smoke or dust.

4. Rescue injured or trapped persons and remove them from the area if possible, without endangering the rescue personnel.

5. All unknown chemicals are to be treated as Toxic and potentially Explosive.

6. The Fire Chief or Incident Commander will make the determination if and what areas are to be evacuated.

7. The Fire Chief or Incident Commander will evaluate the overall situation and determine if mutual aid from other departments will be called.

8. Do not immediately remove vehicles, containers or wreckage, except to rescue people, unless required in the interest of public safety. They can only be removed if the emergency personnel are properly trained and have proper protective gear.

9. Keep all Emergency Service forces advised of all conditions that may affect their operations.

10. When the incident is safe, notify the Winnebago County Communications Center and any other Emergency agencies involved. Submit reports as required.

ENEMY ATTACK

Upon receipt of Attack Warning or notice of nuclear detonation, take the following actions:

1. Activate public warning system thru the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department.

2. Direct key local officials to report to the Emergency Operations Center; activate EOC and establish communications with next higher EOC (such as County and State), check food, water, fuel and other supplies.

3. Activate shelter management staffs in the city fallout shelter.

4. Assist public to reach shelter, using police and other emergency services.

5. Activate radiological monitoring stations, if available, and direct radiological monitors to check equipment.

6. Monitor warning system and Emergency Broadcast System for information and instructions.

FIRE DRILLS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE

We seem to live with the old adage IT CAN’T HAPPEN TO US! We have a building that is said to be fireproof, so why worry. But we fail to realize that the contents are the real problem...the furniture, the plastics and wood trims, and other combustible materials that give off smoke and toxic fumes that can be fatal.

The State of Wisconsin requires monthly fire drills and that records be kept of the same (a copy of which is submitted to the school). On the back of the report are listed the requirements of the State Code. The report should be made as accurately as possible. This includes the date, actual count of students and personnel, the time required to evacuate the building and any necessary remarks pertaining to the drill. To make the required drills for the season, you can schedule two per month when the weather is in favor, and mark the drill form accordingly. Upon occasion, we have made checks and find that the reports are not too accurate; not as many drills were actually held as had been put on the report. This has not occurred in all schools, but in a few. That’s a FEW TOO MANY! Fire Drills are essential to familiarize everyone to safe evacuation.

To have a proper drill you need the cooperation of all. The teaching staff should be organized to form a chain of command, so they can maintain order and lead an orderly exit from the buildings. The teacher is responsible for the students in his or her charge at the time of the alarm. This means the teacher is the leader who takes the group to a pre-assigned area and keeps them there until the command is given to dismiss or return to the classrooms. When the exit is made and the assigned area is reached, the person in charge will take an immediate roll-call or count to check for any missing persons. If there is a missing person, a report must be made to the member in charge of the teaching staff. This report must include the exact number of persons missing, the last class or area in which they were seen, if they were seen in line for evacuation, or any other information that could expedite a rescue. This information is essential so that firemen can be dispersed as soon as possible for search and rescue. A guess at this point could mean failure, a useless injury or possible fatality.

As in anything else, pre-planning is essential: a Chain of Command, alternate routes of exit in the event that one is obstructed, designated areas of assembly, a quick lineup for roll call or a count of heads. Order and control are necessary throughout the evacuation. The assembly area should be located far enough away from the building so that the fire fighting operations are not hindered and to avoid any injuries.

REASONS AND SUGGESTED IDEAS FOR FIRE DRILLS IN SCHOOL(And safe egress for same)

Proper drills ensure orderly exit under controlled supervision and prevent panic which has been responsible for the majority of fatalities in major disasters of history. Order and control are the primary purpose of the drill. Speed in emptying buildings (while desirable), is not in itself an objective and should be secondary to the maintenance of property, order and discipline.

Drills should be held at unexpected times with sufficient frequency so that all involved will familiarize themselves with the procedure. Conditions should vary to simulate conditions that could occur during a fire. By this we mean alternate a normal exit by blocking it off and use a secondary route to the outside.

This may also mean assigning a new assembly area. Under controlled conditions, this will cause problems, so visualize this in an emergency. This is where we need leadership and good supervision. Leadership is obtained from the teaching staff and in turn from the student body. The teacher can pick reliable students to help in supervision; this includes observance of running, pushing, clearing of classrooms, washrooms and to close the doors after an area has been evacuated. The closing off of an area can eliminate an excessive amount of damage to the rest of the building and also give the evacuation process more time.

The school system should have its own pre-plan, instructing all responsible persons as to their duties and seeing that they are carried out accordingly. Some of the duties for teachers and office personnel are leading their classes to safety, monitoring exit routes and the responsibility to place fire calls. The placing of fire call means that actual telephone call to report the emergency situation to the local Fire Department. The alarm system does not notify the Fire Department. It alerts the people in the area protected by the system only.

At different times the Fire Department will supervise fire drills and submit their reports to the proper authorities of the school system. When fire drills are held, a notice should be taken if the alarms can be heard in all sections of the building. A different station should be tested at each drill and a record kept describing condition of the same.

Above all...remember that supervision has to set an example to the students. The attitude “they don’t care, why should I” can cause serious problems in time of emergency.

REMEMBER: Drills are so important in learning about emergency situations...but can you recall a subject that receives less attention? Act now, or it may too late!!!

CIVIL DEFENSE AND STORM PROCEDURES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE, WHICH WAS WRITTEN BY CHIEF REED, AND THEN PLAN ACCORDINGLY. TELL PUPILS ABOUT THE PLAN AND PRACTICE THE PLAN MONTHLY IN SPRING AND FALL.

Civil Defense Precautions: Omro Police Chief James K Reed wishes to alert the people of Omro regarding Civil Defense Procedures for potential severe weather. As spring approaches, and weather changes are more unpredictable, it is a safety precaution that could save a life in the event of severe storms.

The Civil Defense Siren will blow.

If anyone observes any unusual turbulence or rotary motion clouds, or any spinning clouds with debris or dust spinning at the base of the clouds, they should report this immediately to the Sheriff’s Department or the Omro Police Department. One very important safety factor is DO NOT PANIC!! If you have any questions regarding local storms, call Chief Reed at the Omro Police Department (685-7007) or call 911.

All teachers in the Omro System please read this procedure in case of disaster. In Omro - Patch, Elementary, Middle and High School - you have a designated shelter area in your school - please proceed to them immediately upon the “take cover” warning. A portable radio should be taken to the shelter area, if one is available.

Chief Reed’s warning about not panicking is a good one. Stay calm and do what you have been told. Keep the children as calm as possible.

Tornados usually come from the southwest and proceed northeast. The safest place in a building is usually the southwest corner if there are no windows in the building. Short span roof areas are also safest - large roofs are often blown off.

OMRO SCHOOL DISTRICTCHAIN OF COMMAND

EXECUTIVE STAFFKelly Spors, High School Principal 346-8444 585-6045Paul Williams, Middle School Principal 279-6540David Wellhoefer, Elementary School Principal 410-7252Nick Curran 858-3948Dennis Wesenberg 303-2315Rose Ann Boushele 233-8591Ken Carley 252-2732 410-1398Nancy Stoflet 810-4943

OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Garvens Bus Company 685-2475School Nurses:Karen Carley/Loren Sullivan 303-2303 410-3378Leslie Lehrer 312-0892Rachel Williams, High School Guidance 379-7877Pamela Pfister, Middle School Guidance 685-5183Tracy Rees, Elementary Guidance 420-9879Jaime Glaeser, School Psychologist 651-1576

School District of Omro

April 2015

Evacuation and tornado plan, Omro Schools

Fire drills cluster students at evacuation points, and evacuation points are intended to be the launching area in the event of a bomb threat. In the event of a bomb threat, students will be walked from the evacuation point to the alternative shelter. Relevant areas listed below:

H.B. Patch Primary School:

Tornado ShelterCenter hallway, from attendance office to Teachers Room, with two classes in teacher=s room.

Evacuation PointBall cage at NW corner of playground.

Alternative ShelterBasement of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Omro Elementary School:

Tornado ShelterAll rest rooms and interior rooms, as per individual room plans.

Evacuation PointGrades 4-5, dead end of Webster Avenue. Grades 2-3, next to garages at north end of playground.

Alternative ShelterHigh School Commons area.

Omro Middle School:

Tornado ShelterInterior rooms as per individual room plans.

Evacuation PointArea from Tennis Courts to the end of the school woods, against the fence.

Alternative ShelterHigh School Commons or OES Gym, depending on the crisis.

Omro High School:

Tornado ShelterInterior rooms per individual room plans.

Evacuation PointBuss access road, beyond parking areas.

Alternative ShelterOES gym.

Shelter in place (toxic spill) in tornado areas.