O-196-8-76CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, ORDINANCE NO. 196
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MUNICIPAL DISASTER EMERGENCY
SERVICES COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING THE POWERS OF THAT
COMMITTEE: CREATING THE OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL DISASTER
DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR AND PROVIDING THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THAT OFFICE: CREATING AN OPERATIONAL
ORGANIZATION: GRANTING NECESSARY POWERS TO COPE WITH
EMERGENCIES THREATENING LIFE AND PROPERTY IN THE CITY
OF ALLEN: AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AND MUTUAL AID
AGREEMENTS FOR RELIEF WORK BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER CITIES
OR COUNTIES AND`FOR RELATED PURPOSES: PROHIBITING
UNAUTHORIZED WARNING AND ALL -CLEAR SIGNALS AND MAKING
VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING $200.00, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE' CITY COUNCIL, OF THE, CITY OF
ALLEN, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: There is hereby created the Municipal
Disaster Emergency Services Committee of the City of.Allen
which shall consist of the following: '
(a) Chairman of the Committee, who shall also be
known as Municipal Disaster Coordinator, and who shall
be appointed by the City Council of the City of Allen.
The Chairman shall be charged with the preparation of a
disaster services plan for the City, together with such
other duties as the City Council may subscribe .
(b) The Directors of Divisions and Chiefs of Services
of such Divisions as may be provided for by resolution by
the City Council.
(c) Representatives not to exceed in number
from civic, business, industry, labor, veterans, professional,
or other groups, to be selected and appointed by the Mayor.
SECTION 2: The powers and duties of the Municipal
Disaster Emergency Services Committee shall include the
recommendation for adoption by the City Council of a
disaster services plan for the City of Allen, and the
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recommendation for, adoption by the City Council of any
and all mutual aid plans and agreements which are deemed
essential for�the implementation of such disaster services
plan. The duties of such Disaster Emergency Services
Committee shall also include the making of a survey of
the availability of existing personnel, equipment, supplies
and services which could be used during an emergency,
as provided for herein, as well as a continuing study of the
need for amendments and improvements in the disaster
services plan adopted by the City Council. The Disaster
Emergency Services Committee of the City of Allen shall
meet upon the call of the Chairman.
SECTION 3: The Chairman of the Committee is hereby
authorized t$ join with the County Judge of the County of
Collin and the other. cities in said county in the
formation of a Disaster Emergency Services Council for
the County of Collin and shall have the authority to
cooperate in the formation of a disaster services plan
for the County of Collin and in the appointment of a
Disaster Director for the County of Collin, as well as
all other powers necessary to participate in a county -wide
program of disaster services insofar as said program may
affect the City of Allen.
SECTION : The office of Municipal Disaster Coordinator
is hereby created. The Municipal Disaster Coordinator
shall have the authority to request the declaration of
the existence of an emergency by the City Council or by
higher authority. In the event it is deemed necessary
,to declare the existence of an emergency without
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delay, the Coordinator may, if the City Council is not
in session, do so, but such action shall be subject to
confirmation by the City Council at its next meeting.
The duties and responsibilities of the Municipal
Disaster Coordinator shall include the following:
(1 ) The control and direction of the actual operation
or training of the disaster services organization of the
City of Allen;
(2) The determination of all questions of authority
and responsibility that may arise within the disaster
services organization of the City of Allen;
(3) The maintenance of necessary liaison with other
municipal, district, State, county, regional, Federal,
or other disaster services organization;
(4) The marshaling, after declaration of an emergency
as provided for above, of all necessary personnel, equipment
or supplies from any department of the City of Allen to
aid in the carrying out of the disaster services plan;
(5) The issuance of all necessary proclamations as
to the existence of an emergency and the immediate
operational effectiveness of the disaster services plan;
(6) The issuance of reasonable rules, regulations
or directives which are necessary for the protection of
life and property in the City of Allen, such rules and
regulations shall be filed in the office of the City
Clerk and shall receive widespread publicity unless
publicity will be of aid and comfort to the enemy;
(7) The supervision of the drafting and execution
of mutual aid agreements', in cooperation with the represen-
tatives of the State and of other local political
subdivisions of the State, and the drafting and execution,
if deemed desirable, or an agreement with the county in
which said city is located and with other municipalities
within the county, for the county -wide coordination of
efforts in disaster services;
(8) The supervision of and final authorization for
the procurement of all necessary supplies and equipment,
including acceptance of private contributions;
(9) The authorizing of agreements, after approval
of the City Attorney, for the use of private property
for public shelter and other purposes.
SECTION 5: The operational disaster services
organization of the City of Allen, shall consist of the
officers and employees of the City of Allen designated
by the Municipal Disaster Coordinator as well as all
volunteer municipal workers. The functions and duties
of this organization shall be distributed among such
divisions, services and special staff as the City Council
shall prescribe by resolution or the Municipal Disaster
Coordinator shall provide by directive. Any such resolution
or directive shall set forth the form of organization,
establish and designate divisions and services, assign
functions, duties and powers, and designate officers
and employees to carry out the provisions of this ordinance.
Insofar as possible, the form of organization, titles and
terminology shall conform to the recommendations of the
State Defense and Disaster Relief Council of the State of
Texas and of the Federal Government.
SECTION 6: Any unauthorized person who shall operate
a siren.or other device so as to simulate a warning signal,
or the termination of a warning, shall be deemed guilty
of a violation of this ordinance and shall be subject to
the penalties imposed by this ordinance.
SECTION 7: At all times when the orders, rules and
regulations made and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance
shall be in effect they shall supersede all existing
ordinances, orders, rules and regulations insofar as the
latter may be inconsistent therewith.
SECTION 8: This ordinance shall not be construed
so as to conflict with any State or Federal statute or
with any Military or Naval order, rule or regulation.
SECTION 9: This ordinance is an exercise by the
City of its governmental functions for the protection of
the public peace, health and safety and neither the City
of Allen, the agents and representatives of said City,
or any individual, receiver, firm, partnership, corporation,
association, or trustee, or any of the agents thereof, in
good faith carrying out, complying with or attempting to
comply with, any order, rule or regulation promulgated
pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall be
liable for any damage sustained to persons as the result
of said activity. Any person owning or controlling real
estate or other premises who voluntarily and without
compensation grants to the City of Allen a license or
privilege, or otherwise permits the City to inspect,
designate and use the whole or any part or parts of such
real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering
persons during an actual, impending or practice enemy attack
shall, together with his successors in interest, if any,
not be civilly liable for the death of, or injury to, any
person on or about such real estate or premises under such
license, privilege or other permission or for loss of, or
damage to, the property of such person.
SECTION 10: No person shall have the right to expend
any public funds of the City in carrying out any disaster
services activity authorized by this ordinance without
prior approval by the City Council, nor shall any person
have any right to bind the City by contract, agreement
or otherwise without prior and specific approval of the
City Council.
SECTION 11: It shall be unlawful for any person
willfully to obstruct, hinder, or delay any member of the
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disaster services organization in the enfordement of any
rule or regulation issued pursuant to this ordinance, or
to do any act forbidden by any rule or regulation issued
pursuant to the authority contained in this ordinance.
It shall likewise be unlawful for any person to wear,
carry or display any emblem, insignia or any other means
of identification as a member of the disaster services
organization of the City of Allen, unless authority so to
do has been granted to such person by the proper officials.
Convictions for violations of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00.
SECTION 12: If any portion of this ordinance shall,
for any reason, be declared invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect the remaining provisions hereof.
SECTION 13: The immediate passage of this ordinance
is deemed essential to the public health, safety and
welfare and it shall take immediate effect upon the
publication of the caption one (1) time in a weekly
newspaper in the City of Allen.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALLEN, TEXAS, on this ) day of ,
1976.
CORRECTLY RECORDED:
City Se retary
Mayor, City of AIM Texas
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FRANK DUGGER. MAYOR
LARRY III MOORE
CITY [[CR[TANY
COUNCILMEN:
SON LOWMAN
EILEEN TOLLETT
H. C. BROOKS. JR
CHARLES CHANDLER
MICKEY PIERSON
CITY OF ALLEN
BOX 487 - ALLEN. TEXAS 75002
"gVG.ts golds essalss �Poyuaa"
Mr. M. P. Bowden, State Coordinator
Division of Disaster Emergency Services
Texas Department of Public Safety
P. 0. Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773
Dear Mr. Bowden:
ANTHONY HANCOCK
CHIEF OF FOLIC[
WALTERCURTIS
T^X A.OF.L.OR COLLIECTOR
JIMMY EATON
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-IN GENTRY
FIRE CHIEF
LYNN JEFFCOAT
MUNICIPAL JUDGE
VERTRIES RICHARDSON
GUILDING INSP[CTOR
MARY TOO
LIERARIAN
BOB ACKER
FIR[ MAR[NALL
03-01-77
This is to advise you that R. Wendell Housley has been appointed Civil Preparedness
Coordinator for the City of Allen, County of Collin, Texas. Effective this Date.
All Mature correspondence and Civil Preparedness/Defence information should be sent
to him at P. 0. Box 487 - Allen, Texas 75002.
Sincerely ,
Funk Dugger
mayor, City of Allen, Texas
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Table of Content
Emergency Operation Plan
City of Allen Texas
I. Authority............................................................... 1.
II. Purpose.................................................................i.
III. Situation and Assumptions ............................................ 1.
A. Situation......................................................... 1.
B. Assumptions........................................................ 2.
IV. General............................................................... 2.
A. Concept ............................................................ 2.
B. Emergency Operation Center(E.O.C.)................................ 2.
C. Organization For Emergencies ....................................... 2.
V. Assignment of Responsibilities and Tasks ................................ 3.
A. Executive Group ................................................... 3.
1. Mayor/Cauncil.................................... 3.
2. Civil Preparedness Director/ Coordinator ....................... 3.
3. Assistant Civil Preparedness Coordinator ........................ 3.
B. Department and Agency Functions....................................4.
1. Lasa & Order....................................................4.
2. Fire Protection & Rescue.......................................4.
3. Communications................................................. 4.
4. Warning....................................................... 4.
5. Public Works .................................................. 5.
6. Health & Medical ............................................... 5.
7. Welfare.......................................................5.
8. Personnel & Finance...........................................6.
9. Damage Assessment.............................................6.
10. Transportation...............................................6.
11. Emergency Public Information.................................6.
12. Shelter (Natural Nuclar).................................... 6.
13. Legal ........................................................ 7.
14. Radiological Defense.........................................7.
15. Other Departments ............................................ 7.
VI. Increased Readiness Conditions ....................................... 7.
A. Purpose............................................................ 7.
B. Potential Phases and Actions ..................................... 7,8,&9.
C. Post- Disaster Actions ........................................... 9.
VII. Surport............................................................ 9.
VIII. Resources Management ............................................... 9.
IX. Lines of Succession ................................................... 10.
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Attaciment. -1, )r5anization Chart for Emery;necies .......................... 11.
Attachr:ent $r2, Emergency Diagram for Communications ........................ 12.
Attac},went k3, Warning Procedures ......................................... 13.
Attachment #4, Disaster City Ordinance #196, City of Allen, Texas.......... 14.
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EP•T,RGHNCY OPERATION T'LAN
I. AUTHORITY
Texas Disaster Act of 1975
Texas Emergency Operation Plan
Allen City Ordinance dated
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this plan is to provide for emergency operations in the City of
Allen, Texas utilizing cooperation with the State and Federal governr,ents. The
governing body of the City of Allen is responsil:le to its citizens for saving
lives, minimizing danger, alleviating suffering and helping, to restore and
and rehabilitate property and society in the event of natural disaster or
national emergency, including nuclear attack or the threat thereof.
III. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS
A. SITUATION
Allen is one of the fastest -ex o.ring and is considered one of the most
progressive cities of its size in Texas. Aller: is located in Collin County,
twenty-five miles north of doFmtowm Dallas on North Central Ex=pressway
(U.S. 75) the major traffic artery. Five miles north of Plano and seven
miles south of McKinney, the county seal of Collin County. Allen is located
thirty-seven miles from Dallas -Ft. Worth Airport: the largest airport in the
world and twenty-five miles from Dallas Love Field.
Allen covers approximately tnirty-three sctare miles in its territorial
jurisdiction, and at the present nas the pc.Ypulation of approximately 5,000,
and operates under a General Law Charter of cit; government, with a Mayor
and five City Councilmen elected for two year. terms. A City Secretary is
hired by the Council for the City Hall administrative duties. The city also
provides law enforcement, fire service, water, se,.•er, and street services for
its citizens, while utility services of gas, electric, and telephone are
provided by private utilities.
Allen's largest industry is apiculture, with numerous and various small
businesses located here. At the present, -there are no major industry located
here in Allen, most of the citizens cuiimute to Dallas and other near by
industrial areas. Medical services for ';he city is Frovided by the Allen Clinic,
and the city has two Doctors. Allen :Las tzree schools, hid,- school, -riddle
school, and elementary school. Pl ani are being trade at this time for an
additional elementary school. Allen also nas seven churches. Recreation is
not to far away, Allen being located near several lakes and also nearby
hunting facilities.
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B. ASSUMPTIONS
1. Because of its geographical location, highway and rail traffic patterns,
the City of Allen can be assumed to be subject to any of the following
emergency or disaster situation,:
a. Tornadoes
b. Flooding
c. Railway Accidents
1, No Fire
2. Fire Explosion
3. Hazardous Materials Spills or Leakage
d. Roadway transport/ transportation accidents
1. Gaseous spills fires/explosions leaks
2. Hazardous materials spills/ fires explosions/ leaks
3. Major accidents involving numerous injuries and or deaths
e. Major Fires Explosions
1. Residential
2. Industrial/ Businesses
3. Grass
4. Some above ground gasoline, propane, natural gas storage tanks
f. Major Utilities Failures
g. Water System Failures or Contamination
h. Epidemics or other Large Scale Health Threats
i. Ice Storms
J. Severe Hail
k. Droughts
1. Aircraft Accidents
m. Civil Disturbances
n. Bomb Threats
0. Peacetime Radiation Accidents
2. It can be assumed that, in the event of a nuclear warfare, the City of Allen,
Texas will receive radioactive fallout, because of the city's geographical
location.
3. It can be assumed that, in the event of nuclear warfare, man-made disaster or
large scale natural disaster, the City of Alien, Texas will receive large
numbers of evacuees from the heavily populated Dallas/Ft. Worth Metro-plex
area.
IV. GENERAL. A. CONCEPT
The Mayor, as Chief Executive, is responsible for directing; all emergency measures
within the City Limits of Allen, Texas.
All existing agencies of government in the city will perform emergency activities
related to those duties they perform in normal operations. The basic function of
the Mayor is to coordinate these activities and to insure the availability from
other sources of any skills not normally available in existing government agencies.
B. EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC)
The Mayor, assisted by the City Council, and the Civil Preparedness Coordinator,
will exercise direction and control during; an emergency from the City Emergency
Operations Center (EOC). The City (EOC) is located at 113 West Main Street. The
Mayor or Civil Preparedness Coordinator has the authority to activate the EOC
as deemed necessary in actual or threatened emergencies. Heads of departments
having emergency assignments or functions will report to the EOC upon its
activation. The Civil Preparedness Director/Coordinator will prepare and keep
current a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on EOC operations.
C. CRGANIZATION FCR EI MUMIES
See Attachment 1, Page 11
V. ASSIGNMENT (F RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
A. EXECUTIVE GROUP
1. Mayor/ Council
Direct city departments and volunteers in all types of planning and
emergency actions. Inform the citizens of the nature of the situation
and outline any actions required of the populace. To see that emergency
police decisions governing the direction of disaster operations within
the city are made. Request aid, or authorize such requests from the
State or Federal governments, including military support if needed.
2. Civil Preparedness Director Coordinator
Assist the Chief Executive in all programs and phases of the disaster
preparedness program. Prepare, review and revise as necessary the emergency
operations plan. Coordinate wit_li and assist other departments within the
city development of operational procedures tc ,:ne emergency plan.
Coordinate other communi:,y agencies' emergerncy plans, -.g. ::c;iools, Red
Cross, industry and other civic groups. Arrange for disaster preparedness
training classes to meet the nt:eds of �'-nE: cii.y and %he general_
public. Maintain liaison with State and Federal disastr-r pr-parednes!.
agencies. Maintain current; i,W stai'firiE, or,;,;anizauion aril s.ik unen�s.
3. Assistant Civil Preparedness Coordinator
.terve as third in line Gf succession :C, the Ctief xecutiV'�, pC):i':.iOn or
1n that
position when S(i1l-t CLrc'3.I1Ge3 I'ehlilr,. 1;,. (;�0;'Qlrra'..t5 :.iLC.rE;enC`i
actions for the Mayor, includin, 10C cpc:raiui,_ns-
B. DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
1. law & Order
RESPONSIBLE DEPT./ AGENCY
Chief of Police
Be responsible for police services within the city to include:
a. Law enforcement
b. Traffic control
c. Protection of life and property
d. Arrest of offenders
e. Perform intelligence
f. Civil disorders
g. Bomb threats
h. Assist in severe weather watch
i. Assist and coordinate ambulance service to the affected area
k. Preparation of an SOP to include the above functions
2. Fire Protection & Rescue
Fire Chief
Be responsible for the use of the fire department personnel, volunteers
and equipment to:
a. Control all types of fires
b. Investigation of fires
c. Perform rescue operations
d. Give first aid to injured at the scene
e. Search for injured
f. Secure the area for life safety hazards
g. Determine hazardous chemicals
h. Determine hazardous materials
i. Assist in radiological monitoring
J. Assist in warning
k. Training
1. Preparation of an SOP to include the above functions
3. Communications
Chief of Police
Be responsible for communications between city services,
public operating agencies, other cities, county districts,
State and Federal agencies. A sufficient number of dispatch
personnel will be called into service to accomplish this.
Be responsible for the preparation of an SOP for emergency
procedures to be followed by dispatchers.
k. Warning
Chief' of Police
Be esnon::iule for receiving ail Lytic:-, u ' :�Ixnz irib,s,
NUL' - f -,_LV . (_aLher and other) and dis:;(� ,1_ nau 1 ( a ui
u7 -t-_oui=e.d. This `,.ill be accon ..i i.,•.F;d ' ,� yreuat g
as :,G_' for use of the local two-way rad.i� channels, the
DPS network and intercity radio frequency. The SOP for
warning will include and indicate procedures for alerting
the public through use of public radio and T.V., sirens and
city operated. mobile _ ioV,dr 50w kers. .
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5. Public Works
a. Streets & Bridges
Street Superintendent
Be responsible for keeping all streets open and in a
safe and clean condition for throught traffic; opening
up of streets into damaged area so emergency equipment
can pass in a safe manner; responsible for maintaining
a log which contains a listing of heavy equipment and
operators that could be called on to be used during an
emergency; development of an SOP for this function.
b. Water & Sewer Water & Sewer Superintendent
Be responsible for the following:
(1) Maintaining and restoration of water and waste
water services.
(2) Set up priority list of restoration of services.
(3) Prepare an SOP for emergency functions.
c. Private Utilities
City Secretary
Coordination with private utilities will be effected
to assure the best interest of the citizens of Allen,
also planning actions of each should be coordinated
with all others as well as the city to preclude dupli-
cation of effort during disaster or emergency situations
for the most efficient application of related resources.
Restoration of facilities should fall in line with
city priorities as close as possible.
6. Health and Medical
Cit; healtr; Officer
Be responsible for the protection of the population
through emergency health and medical measures to include:
a. Provide medical care and treatment for the sick and ir.Jured.
b. Establish medical care and trea-�'ment. centers.
c. Maintain medical records.
d. Establish resupply requirements.
e. Institute em: ironmental sanil:ation mcasures.
f. Supervise emergency interment of the dead.
g. Coordinate planning; activities and ,pee -a" i -ons wi:.h all
medical and health agencies wit�ii..i t,r,e cu -ea.
h. Preparation of an SOP to include ',rc uCf-�.vc functions.
7. Weli,),-e
Tax Assessor
Be responsible for emergency clothing, reeding, registration,
and family rehabilitation services, utilizing the facilities
► and personnel of the State Department of Public Welfare,
American=fled Cras$., Savation Army and bther velfare agencies
` in' aocoj�$pflCd't4't� 1 '�We+e=4ts with them.
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8. Personnel and Finance
City Secre �:.ary
Be responsible for manpower support, including -temporary
transfer of city employees to disaster duty, hiring of addi-
tional staff, or recruitment of Volunteers in emergencies
if requested by a particular city office; for coordinatig
temporary housing; for issuing identification to city
employees, vounteers and other agencies to permit reaching
disaster assignments; for making or authorizing emergency
purchases for city goverment; for providing supplies and
food for EOC staff; for the preparation of an SOF.
9. Damage Assessment
Tax Assessor
Be responsible for gathering information from department
chiefs and other sources so that 'the executive groups and
all departments and agencies can make their decisions from
the information received; revision of property records to
show results -of a disaster and protection of these records.
Be responsible for transmitting damage estimates on public
and private property to the State and Federal offices.
10. Transportation City Secretary
Be responsible for coordinating local transportation re-
sources in emergencies; appointing assistants from trans-
port industries as needed; for assisting police department
in planning and executing movement of vehicular and pedes-
trian traffic in emergencies, including movement to shelter;
prepartaion of an SOP for transportation.
11. Emergency Public Information
Mayor
Be responsible for preparing plans for emergency public
information, in coordination with local news media; appoint-
ing assistants from various media as needed; preparing
daily status reports; and securing photographic documentation
of disaster damages and activities.
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12. Shelter (Natural/Nuclear)
Civil Proparedness Director/Coord
Be responsible for updating the Community Shelter Program
(CSP) as necessary; planning for and directing shelter
occupancy, including preparation of shelter for natural
or nuclear disasters; providing SOP's for operation,
selection and training of shelter staffs; coordinating
with welfare officer, school superintendent, building owners,
churches, Red Cross and other civic agencies on use of their
personnel and/or vacilities in shelter operation; providing for
a reporting system among shelters and between shelters and
the EOC, including establishment of shelter complex head-
quarter, .1t. gtl~* In ea�rgency, directing filling of
• if required, movement between
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shelters, evacuation of persons from endangered shelter and
final closure of shelters when possible. Be responsible for
the preparation of SOP on Shelter Operations.
13. Legal City Attorney
Be responsible for legal`aid and guidance to the city
concerning emergency situations.
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14. Radiological Defense, I Civil Proparedness Director Corrdinator
Be responsible for radiological services to include the
capability for plotting of fallout, forecasting evaluation
of the situation and advice to the chief executive on max-
imum dosage and movement during fallout. The radiological
defense officer will plan, train, coordinate and supervise
all radiological defense 'services within the area, including
selection of assistant RN)'s, RMI's and RM's: will coordinate
arrangements from each city department to monitor its own
personnel and facilities.Gill develop appropriate SUr's.
15. Other Departments + Civil Preparedness Director/ Corrdinator
Other city departments not, assiL_,xied a disaster ii.ission
under this plan will make their resources avaiialle to
perform emergency duties or support other departn;enL;>.
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VI. INCREASED READINESS CONDTIONS
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A. PURPCSE
To identify certain conditions of readiness and actions to
be taken. The following guide will be coordinated with -those
actions in the department �)fperai,ional prccedurts.
B. POTENTIAL PHASES AND ACTION`,
1. Phase 3 exists wKen: I
a. Severe weather WATCH is esLallished -,j '.iie U.1S. Wea'ater
Service .
(1) 'Tornado Watcu - t.",,_:-ndi+,ivas �Lre. "a-v:,ra , ie for tornado
or severe ~. nun(iers.,orw -'�j mLt.io .
ACTION: MaLntai:: G.ai.ly rcuLi,iE, :-u;, i)e, ready to
respond ,-) a v1L, DING, in 'er:n populace of
TORNADO 'n'JLWH.
(2 ) Flood Mater: -
ACTION: Maintain daily routine; remove any equipment
from low-lying areas; inform populace of Flood
Watch.
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b. Strategic Warning - Based on intelligence reports or a
deteriorating international situation. The President
and/or the Governor may use public media to warn citizens
of a possible enemy attack.
ACTION: Maintain daily routine; inventory shelters,
survival supplies, radiological monitorying
equipment, perform refresher training for
monitors and shelter management staffs.
c. Civil Unrest - Identified by local sources.
ACTION: Inform local law enforcement services.
2. Phase 2 exists when:
a. Weather WARNING is issued by the U.S. Weather Service.
(1) Tornado Warning - A tornado or severe thunderstorm
has been sighted or indicated in the area by
weather radar.
ACTION: Inform populace of tornado WARNING and
actions to take; alert all city department
and agency heads.
(2) Flood Warning - When conditions exist that may
cause flood water to exceed a safe control.
ACTION: Inform populace of condition, check
barricades and pot flares, block off
flood prone areas as flooding begins.
b. Tacitcal Warning - Where imminent air or missle attacl:-
ormation is received sufficeintuly in advance .:o per -mit
parital evacuation or deployment to shel,er.
ACTION: Inform populace to move -;o shelter according
to the Community Shelter Plan; sand by �o
begin monitoring procedures; prepare to
receive evacuees from surrounding areas;
notify all emergency personnel and activate
all -facilities to be used.
C. Civil disorders - Occurs when reiat;ive.7y 1-�u•6e scale localized
violence and law breakinC begins.
r'_CTION: Law enforcemen' services wL11 attempt to seal
off the area; requests outside assistance if
necessary; prepare to combat fires and looting;
information relayed to the public must be
ce►rgfully screened for effect before release.
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3- Phase 1 exists when:
a. Tornado strikes
b. Flash flooding;
c. No warninG - nuclear attack
d. All out riot
e. Major accidental diaas'�ers that may occur without any
prior warning.
ACTION: Trained services will respond according;
to Their establislied procedures while all
others should seek the best available
shelter until the disaster forces subside.
C. POST - DISASTM ACTIONS
1. Check and /Or re-establis'ri communications.
2. Maintain law and order.
3- Perform fire protection and rescue operations.
4. Set up triage stations if necessary and re-establish
health conditions.
5. Assess extent cf damage.
6. Perform emergency clean-up and debris removal.
7- Request outside assistance as required.
3. Where necessary establish controls on critical resources
and direct their distribution.
9. Designate restricted areas as necessary.
10. Furnish reqular status reports to the Department of Public
Safety Disaster District Headquarters Region #1 Dallas.
11. Keep Public informed of situation by use of all available
news media.
12. Insure orderly operations of shelters; provide welfare
necessities to the extent possible; determine when conditions
allow shelter emergence; direct all shelter operations.
13. Under conditions of nuclear warfare, conduct radiological
monitoring of fallout during all stages of operations.
VII. SURPCRT
Requests for State or Federal assistance, including activation of
the Texas National Guard or other military assistance, will be
made to the local Department of Public Safety sergeant or patrolman.
In the event they are unavailable the request should be made by
calling the Department of Public Safety Disaster District Head-
quarters Region #1 District #1-A, telephone 214-226-7611, radio
call KKA-603-
Any and all requests for assistance from State and Federal levels
will be made by the mayor or in his name by other officials
specifically authorized by him.
VIII. RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Freezing, rationing, curfews, designation of restricted areas or other
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resource controls may be imposed by the mayor or clay council
as deemed necessary during the emergency or as the situation warrants.
All resources within Allen, bosh public and privately
owned, will be used where deerned necessary by the local govern-
ment officials and upon orders from the chief executive. The City
of Allen will assume no financial liat,ility for the use of
privately owned equipment or personnel, however, accurate records
of such use will be kept for purposes of possible reimbursement.
IX. =- S CF SUCCESSION
The lines of succession as established by city ordinance for
direction and control during emergency or disaster situations is
as follows:
Mayor
Civil Preparedness Coordinator
Asst. Civil Preparedness Coordinator
X. IMPIEMEWATION
This Emergency Plan for the City of Allen rescinds and replaces
all previous plans and emergency procedures. This Plan is effective
upon passage, according to law and will be assessed each six months,
and revised or updated at least once a year.
In the event that any portion of this Plan shall be held invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of the Plan. To this end the plan is held to be severable.
CITY OF ALIEN,
Attachment #I
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F14ERGENCY
COP/.,fiTNICATIONS DIAGRAM
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WARNING PROCEDURE
CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS
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-r PERSONNEL AND FINANCE
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
( SOP )
I. LINE OF SUCCESSION FOR PERSONNEL
A. City Secretary
B. Director of Public Works
C. Mayor
II. ACTIONS TAKEN BEFORE DISASTER
A. Notify all department personnel_
B. Prepare necessary permit forms
C. Prepare to provide additional personnel for ®OC
support
III. ACTION TAKEN DURING DISASTER
A. Issue �ermits to identify city employees
and volunteers to reach disaster area.
B. Issue wdrrants as authorized for purchase of supplies.
C. Coordinate with all department heads on personal
matters.
IV. ACTION TAKEN AFTER DISASTER
A. Issue additional permits to city employees as
needed to reach disaster area.
B. Issue permits for temporary housing.
C. Assist damage assessment in gathering of information.
D. Log all actions thken during disaster.
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TRANSPORTATION
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
I. LINE OF SUCCESSION
A. Transportation Director
B. Assistant Transportation Director
II. ACTIONS TAKEN BEFORE DISASTER
A. Notify all transportation personnel who in turn
will notify each person under their supervision.
B. Order all equipment to be serviced and on standby.
C. Coordinate with shelter director on opening of
shelters and what transportation is needed.
D. Contact EOC on your status.
E. Report to EOC when alerted.
F. Bring to EOC list of available equipment on standby.
G. Set up fuel resupply point, and notify department heads.
H. Make arrangements for feeding transportation personnel.
III. ACTIONS TAKEN DURING DISASTER
A. Coordinate all transportation with other department
directors.
B. Support all shelters on movement of citizens as
required.
C. Dispatch suited vehicles to enter disaster area
when requested.
D. Maintain status of vehicles at all times.
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TRANSPORTATION
IV. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOLLOWING DISASTER
A. Keep logs on use of vehicles at all times.
B. Support movement of sheltered citizens as requested.
C. Have drivers report any damage noted to EOC in
disaster area for coordination with other EOC
department directors.
D. Maintain list of drivers and type of equipment
so drivers can be changed if necessary.
E. Notify damage assessment director on status of
equipment when released (if vehicle damaged and
to what extentl.
V. TRAINING
A. Transportation director will set up a complete
list of drivers for supporting vehicles.
VI. AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND LOCATION
A. Twelve school buses available - located
at bus barn.
B. Three pickups available - at Superintendent's office.
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PERSONNEL
Dome
Mayors
Thomas Schmitt 233-5534
ALDERMEN:
Robert Pierce (Mayor Pre -tem)
Arnold B. Rich
Ray Ortiz
O.A. Keillor
Jesus Vicinaiz
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
A.J. Solis
CITY SECRETARY
Mary Townsend
SANITARIAN
O'Neal Le Blanc
POLICE DEPT.
Chief of Police
Ed Moody, Sr.
Patrolman
Charles Barter
Joseph Pena
Constable
James Graybill
Sheriff's Dept.
FIRE DEPT.
Fire Station
Chief
Robert Gilliam
Asst. Chief
Glenn Putnam
President
Paul German
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Ambulance
233-5523
233-5374
233-4046
233-5310
233-5255
233-5430
233-5637
233-5777
399-1936
541-6425
233-5603
233-5668
233-5510
233-5294
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Business
233-5534
831-9801
831-4501
546-5173
233-5673
423-1464
233-5768
233-5768
399-1356
233-4221
233-4221
233-4221
546-2451
233-5858
831.4501
943-1241
233-5294
546-2451
Asso. President
Joe Collinsworth 233-5460 233-5460
Drivers
Luis Romero 233-9998 233-9998
' Jim Hollon 233-4238 233-5710
SCHOOLS
Superintendent
Gover Shanks
233-5618
233-5761
Asst Superintendent
Clyde Vochatzer
423-2060
233-5761
CHURCHES
United Methodist
Carl Westbrook
233-5188
233-5760
First Baptist
Keith Robertson
233-5713
233-5713
St. Cecelia
Richard Obestar
233-5619
233-5213
Church of Christ
233-5503
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