R92-11 04-27-92 RESOLUTION NO. R92-11
A R~SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TN CITY OF PEAR-
LAND, T~a(AS, UPDATING T~t~ E~KGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pearland,
Texas, that the updated Emergency Operations Plan, as submitted
by the Emergency Management Coordinator, be approved.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ~__ day of
ATTEST:
citJ Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Lester Rorick, City Attorney
FOREWORD
As Emergency Management Director, the Mayor is charged with the
responsibility to develop and implement an Emergency Management
plan in Pearland. The heaviest emphasis in the past was on
preparedness and response to all risks: attack, man-made emergen-
cies and natural disasters. Added emphasis is now placed on
mitigation and recovery to round out the four phases of emergency
management.
The situations addressed by this plan are those in which the
actions of many different agencies must be coordinated. This
major coordination effort differs from those emergencies handled
on a daily basis by local fire, law enforcement, and medical
services personnel.
This Emergency Management Plan attempts to be all inclusive in
combining the four phases of management, which are 1) mitigation:
those activities which eliminate or reduce the probability of
disaster; 2 ) preparedness: those activities which governments,
organizations, and individuals develop to save lives and minimize
damage; 3) response: those activities that follow a disaster and
are designed to prevent loss of lives and property and provide
emergency assistance; and 4) recovery: short-and-long-term activ-
ities which return all systems to normal or improved standards.
DISTRIBUTION LIST
Jurisdiction/Agency/Individual Number of Copies
City of Pearland
Emergency Management Director (Mayor) 1
Emergency Management Coordinator 1
Chief of Police 1
City Manager 1
Fire Chief 1
Rescue Officer 1
Finance Director
Superintendent of Public Works 1
Human Resources Coordinator 1
City Attorney 1
Director of Public Utilities (Superintendent of Public Works) . 1
City Library 1
City Secretary 1
Transportation/Fleet Manager 1
Miscellaneous
Regional Liaison Officer 1
American Red Cross 1
Salvation Army 1
Pearland Independent School District 1
Chairman, Brazoria County LEPC 1
Dr. David Armbruster, Health Officer 1
RECORD OF CHANGES
Change Number and Date Date of Entry By Whom Entered
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART ONE: BASIC PLAN
Page
PROMULGATION STATEMENT
FOREWARD
DISTRIBUTION
RECORD OF CHANGES
BASIC PLAN 1
I. AUTHORITY 1
II. PURPOSE 1
III. SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS 2
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS 2
General 2
Phases of Management 3
V. ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES . . 4
General 4
Organization 4
Executive Group Responsibilities 4
Mayor 4
City Manager 5
Emergency Management Coordinator 5
Emergency Services ' Responsibilities 6
Warning 6
Communications 6
EOC/Direction and Control 7
Shelter/Mass Care 7
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Radiological Protection 7
Evacuation 8
Fire 8
Law Enforcement 8
Health and Medical 9
Emergency Public Information 9
Damage Assessment 10
Public Works, Engineering 10
Utilities 11
Resource Management 11
Human Services 11
Transportation 12
Legal 12
Rescue 13
Hazard Mitigation 13
Other Agencies' Responsibilities 13
VI. DIRECTION AND CONTROL 14
General 14
Emergency Operations Center 14
Emergency Authority 14
VII. INCREASED READINESS CONDITIONS 15
VIII. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT 18
Line of Succession 18
Preservation of Records 18
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IX. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT 18
Support 18
Agreements and Understandings 19
Records and Reports ; 19
Relief Assistance 19
Consumer Protection 19
X. PLAN DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPLEMENTATION . 19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART TWO: BASIC PLAN ATTACHMENTS
Pacte
1. References 21
2. State and Local Legal Documents Relating to Emergency Management 22
Tab 1
Tab 2
Tab 3
3. Organization for Emergencies 23
4. Functional Responsibility Matrix 24
5. Annex Assignment 25
6. Glossary of Terms 26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART THREE: ANNEXES AND APPENDICES
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ANNEX A: WARNING A-1
ANNEX B: COMMUNICATIONS B-1
ANNEX C: SHELTER/MASS CARE C-I-1
C-II-1
ANNEX D: RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION D-1
ANNEX E: EVACUATION E-1
ANNEX F: FIRE AND RESCUE F-1
ANNEX G: LAW ENFORCEMENT G-1
ANNEX H: HEALTH AND MEDICAL H-1
ANNEX I: EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION I-1
ANNEX J: DAMAGE ASSESSMENT J-1
ANNEX K: PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING K-1
ANNEX L: UTILITIES L-1
ANNEX M: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT M-1
ANNEX N: EOC/DIRECTION AND CONTROL N-1
ANNEX 0: HUMAN SERVICES 0-1
ANNEX P: HAZARD MITIGATION P-1
ANNEX Q: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE Q-1
ANNEX R: RESCUE R-1
ANNEX S: TRANSPORTATION S-1
ANNEX T: TRAINING T-1
ANNEX U: LEGAL U-1
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BASIC PLAN
I. AUTHORITY
This plan applies to and has been approved by the City of
Pearland.
The organizational and operational concepts set forth in
this plan are promulgated under the following authorities:
A. Federal
1. Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 , PL 81-920 as
amended
2. The Disaster Relief Act of 1974, PL 93-288 as
amended
3 . Emerciencyr Management and Assistance, Code of
Federal Regulations, Title 44
B. State
1. The Texas Disaster Act of 1975, 64th Legislature,
Article 6889-7, Vernon' s Texas Civil Statutes as
amended
2. Executive Order of the Governor
3. Attorney General Opinion MW-140
C. Local
1. Chapter 8, Civil Defense, of the Pearland Code of
Ordinances
II. PURPOSE
This plan seeks to mitigate the effects of a hazard, to
prepare for measures to be taken which will preserve life
and minimize damage, to respond during emergencies and
provide necessary assistance, and to establish a recovery
system in order to return the community to its normal state
of affairs.
This plan attempts to define in a straightforward manner
who does what, when, where, and how in order to mitigate,
prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of
war, natural disaster, technological accidents, and other
major incidents.
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III. SITUATIt A AND ASSUMPTIONS
A. Situation
Pearland is exposed to many hazards, all of which have
the potential for disrupting the community, causing
damage, and creating casualties. Possible natural
hazards include hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires,
and winter storms. There is also the threat of a war-
related incident such as a nuclear, biochemical, or
conventional attack. Other disaster situations could
develop from a hazardous materials accident, conflagra-
tion, major transportation accident, terrorism or civil
disorder. Additional detail is provided in the
Pearland Hazards Analysis/Identification.
B. Assumptions
1. Pearland will continue to be exposed to the hazards
noted above as well as others which may develop in
the future.
2. Outside assistance will be available in most emer-
gency situations affecting this city. Although
this plan defines procedures for coordinating such
assistance, it is essential for Pearland to be pre-
pared to carry out disaster response and short-term
actions on an independent basis.
3 . It is possible for a major disaster to occur at any
time, and at any place in the City. In some cases,
dissemination of warning and increased readiness
measures may be possible. However, many disasters
and events can, and will, occur with little or no
warning.
4. Local government officials recognize their respon-
sibilities for the safety and well-being of the
public and will assume their responsibilities in
the implementation of this emergency management
plan.
5. Proper implementation of this plan will reduce or
prevent disaster related losses.
IV. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS
A. General
It is the responsibility of government to protect life
and property from the effects of hazardous events .
Local government has the primary responsibility for
emergency management activities. This plan is based
upon the concept that the emergency functions for
various agencies/organizations involved in emergency
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management will generally parallel normal day-to-day
functions. To the extent possible, the same personnel
and material resources will be employed in both cases.
Day-to-day functions that do not contribute directly to
the emergency may be suspended for the duration of any
emergency. The efforts that would normally be required
for those functions will be redirected to the
accomplishment of emergency tasks by the agency
concerned.
A local state of disaster may be declared by the pre-
siding officer of Pearland. The effect of the declara-
tion is to activate the recovery and rehabilitation
aspects of the plan and to authorize the furnishing of
aid and assistance. When the emergency exceeds local
government capability to respond, assistance will be
requested from neighboring jurisdictions and/or the
state government.
B. Phases of Management
This plan follows an all-hazard approach and acknow-
ledges that most responsibilities and functions per-
formed during an emergency are not hazard specific.
Likewise, this plan accounts for activities before and
after, as well as during emergency operations; conse-
quently , all phases of emergency management are
addressed as shown below.
1. Mitigation
Mitigation activities are those which eliminate or
reduce the probability of a disaster occurring.
Also included are those long-term activities which
lesson the undesirable effects of unavoidable
hazards.
2. Preparedness
Preparedness activities serve to develop the
response capabilities needed in the event an
emergency should arise. Planning and training are
among the activities conducted under this phase.
3 . Response
Response is the actual provision of emergency
services during a crisis. These activities help to
reduce casualties and damage and to speed recovery.
Response activities include warning, evacuation,
rescue, and other similar operations.
4. Recovery
Recovery is both a short-term and long-term
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process. Short-term oper' tions seek to restore
vital services to the community and provide for the
basic needs of the public . Long-term recovery
focuses on restoring the community to its normal,
or improved, state of affairs. The recovery period
is also an opportune time to institute mitigation
measures, particularly those related to the recent
emergency. Examples of recovery actions would be
temporary housing and food, restoration of non-
vital government services, and reconstruction of
damaged areas.
V. ORGANIZATION MID ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General
The Mayor is responsible for emergency management
planning and operation for the City of Pearland.
Most of the departments within the City have emergency
functions in addition to their normal duties. Each
department is responsible for developing and
maintaining their own emergency management procedures.
Specific responsibilities are outlined below under the
section entitled Task Assignments as well as in indivi-
dual annexes. Attachment 3 details how the City is
organized for emergencies. Attachments 4 and 5 illus-
trate functional responsibilities and annex assignment,
respectively.
B. Organization
1. Executive Group
The Executive Group is referred to in this plan as
a single body but, in fact, has several components
with representation from each local political
jurisdiction within the emergency management pro-
gram. Each group is responsible for the activities
conducted within their respective jurisdictions.
The members of the Group include both elected and
appointed executives with certain legal
responsibilities such as : the Mayor and Council
members, City Manager, and Emergency Management
Coordinator.
2. Emergency Services
These groups include those services required for an
effective emergency management program.
C. Executive Group Responsibilities:
1. The MAYOR is primarily responsible for:
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a. Directing the overall preparedness program for
the City.
b. Making emergency policy decisions.
c. Declaring a state of emergency when necessary.
d. Implementing the emergency powers of local
government ( See Section VIC , Emergency
Authority) .
e. Keeping the public and the Disaster District
informed of the situation (with the assistance
of the Public Information Officer) .
f . Requesting outside assistance when necessary
(either from the Disaster District or from
other jurisdictions in accordance with existing
Mutual Aid Agreements) .
2. The CITY MANAGER is responsible for:
a. Assuring that all city departments develop,
maintain, and exercise their respective service
annexes to this plan.
b. Supporting the overall preparedness program in
terms of its budgetary and organizational
requirements.
c. Serving as controller of the EOC during its
activation.
d. Implementing the policies and decisions of the
governing body.
e. Directing the emergency operational response of
city services.
f. Prepare and maintain Annex N (EOC/Direction and
Control) to this plan and supporting Standing
Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
3 . The EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR is responsible
for:
a . Serving as staff advisor to the mayor on
emergency matters.
b. Coordinating the planning and preparedness
activities of the government and maintenance of
this Plan.
c. Analyzing the emergency skills needed by the
city forces and arranging the training
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necessary to provide thcise skills.
d. Preparing and maintaining a resource inventory.
e. Ensuring the operational capability of the EOC.
f. EOC activation.
g. Keeping the governing body apprised of the City
preparedness status and anticipated needs.
h. Serving as day-to-day liaison between the City
and state emergency management organizations.
i. Maintaining liaison with organized emergency
volunteer groups and private agencies.
j . Initiating and monitoring the increased readi-
ness actions among the city services when
disaster threatens (Refer to Section VII ,
Increased Readiness Conditions) .
k. Prepare and maintain Annex T (Training) to this
plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPS) .
D. Emergency Services' Responsibilities: Assigned to:
1. WARNING Chief of Police
a. Disseminate emergency public information as
requested.
b. Receive and disseminate warning information to
the public and key city officials.
c. Prepare and maintain Annex A (Warning) to this
plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPS) .
2. COMMUNICATIONS Chief of Police
a. Establish and maintain Emergency Communication
System.
b. Coordinate use of all public and private
communication systems necessary during
emergencies (including EMS) .
c. Manage and coordinate all emergency
communication operations within the EOC once
activated.
d. Prepare and maintain Annex B (Communications)
to this plan and supporting Standing Operating
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Procedures (SOPs) .
3 . EOC/DIRECTION AND CONTROL City_ Manager
a. Direct and control local operating forces.
b. Maintain contact with support EOCs, neighbor-
ing jurisdictions, and Disaster District EOC.
c. Maintain EOC in an operating mode at all times
or be able to convert EOC space into an
operating condition.
d. Assign representatives by title to report to
the EOC and develop procedures for crisis
training.
e. Develop and identify duties of staff, use of
displays and message forms and procedures for
EOC activation.
f. Prepare and maintain Annex N (EOC/Direction and
Control) and supporting Standing Operating Pro-
cedures (SOPS) .
4. SHELTER/MASS CARE Community Services Director
a. Maintain the Community Shelter Plan (CSP) .
b . Supervise the Shelter Management program
(stocking, marking, equipping, etc. ) for natu-
ral disaster and/or fallout shelters.
c. Coordinate support with other city departments,
relief agencies and volunteer groups.
d. Prepare and maintain Annex C (Shelter/Mass
Care) and supporting Standing Operating Pro-
cedures (SOPS) .
5. RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION Fire Marshal
a. Establish and maintain a radiological monitor-
ing and reporting network.
b. Secure initial and refresher training for
instructors and monitors.
c. Provide input to the statewide monitoring and
reporting system.
d. Under fallout conditions, provide city
officials and department heads with information
on fallout rates, fallout projections, and
allowable doses.
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e. Coordinate radiological monitoring throughout
the city.
f. Provide monitoring services and advice at the
scene of accidents involving radioactive
materials.
g. Prepare and maintain Annex D (Radiological Pro-
tection) to this plan and supporting Standing
Operating Procedures (SOPS) .
6. EVACUATION Emergency Management Coordinator
a. Define responsibilities of city departments and
private sector groups.
b. Identify high hazard areas and number of
potential evacuees.
c. Coordinate evacuation planning to include:
(1) Movement control
(2) Health/medical requirements
(3) Transportation needs
(4) Emergency Public Information materials
(5) Shelter/Reception
d. Prepare and maintain Annex E (Evacuation) to
this plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPS) .
7. FIRE Fire Chief
a. Fire prevention
b. Fire suppression
co Inspection of damaged area for fire hazards
d. Hazardous spills containment and clean-up
e. Inspection of shelters for fire hazards
f. Prepare and maintain Annex F (Fire, Rescue) and
Annex Q (Hazardous Materials Response) to this
plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPs) .
8. LAW ENFORCEMENT Chief of Police
a. Law enforcement
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n. Traffic control
c. Crowd control
d. Isolation of damaged area
e. Damage reconnaissance and reporting
f. Explosive ordnance reconnaissance
g. Weather reconnaissance
h. Disaster area evacuation
i. Prepare and maintain Annex G (Law Enforcement)
to this plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPS) .
9. HEALTH AND MEDICAL Health Officer
a. Coordinate planning efforts of hospital and
other health facilities with city planning
requirements.
b. Coordinate patient loads of health facilities
during emergencies.
c. Coordinate triage and first aid activities
immediately after disaster strikes, including
EMS.
d. Develop emergency health and sanitation
standards and procedures.
e. Prepare and maintain Annex H (Health and
Medical) to this plan and supporting Standing
Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
10. EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION Emergency Management
Coordinator
a. Conduct on-going hazard awareness and public
education programs.
b. Compile and prepare emergency information for
the public in case of emergency.
c. Arrange for media representatives to receive
regular briefings on the city status during
extended emergency situations.
d. Secure printed and photographic documentation
of the disaster situation.
e. Handle unscheduled inquiries from the media and
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the public.
f. Prepare and maintain Annex I (Emergency Public
Information) to this plan and supporting
Standing Operating Procedures (SOPS) .
11. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT Finance Director/Tax Collector
a. Establish a damage assessment team from among
city departments with assessment capabilities
and responsibilities.
b. Train and provide damage plotting team to EOC.
c. Develop systems for reporting and compiling
information on deaths, injuries, dollar damage
to tax-supported facilities and to private
property.
d. Assist in determining geographic extent of
damaged area.
e. Compile estimates of damage for use by city
officials in requesting disaster assistance.
f. Evaluate effect of damage on city economic
index, tax base, bond ratings, insurance
ratings, etc. , for use in long-range recovery
planning.
g. Prepare and maintain Annex J (Damage Assess-
ment) to this plan and supporting Standing
Operating Procedures (SOPS) .
12. PUBLIC WORKS , ENGINEERING Superintendent of Public
Works
a. Barricading of hazardous areas.
b. Priority restoration of streets and bridges.
c. Protection and/or restoration of waste treat-
ment and disposal systems.
d. Augmentation of sanitation services.
e. Assessment of damage to streets, bridges,
traffic control devices, waste water treatment
system, and other public works facilities.
f. Debris removal.
g. Assessment of damage to city owned facilities.
h. Condemnation of unsafe structures.
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' 1. Direct temporary -repair of essential
facilities.
j . Prepare and maintain Annex K (Public Works,
Engineering) to this plan and supporting Stand-
ing Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
13 . UTILITIES Superintendent of Public Works
a. Priority restoration of electrical service to
vital facilities.
b. Provision of emergency power sources as
required.
c. Coordination of private utilities recovery
activities.
d. Restoration of water treatment and supply
services.
e. Damage assessment and identification of
recovery times for affected utility systems.
f. Prepare and maintain Annex L (Utilities) to
this plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPS) .
14. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT City Manager
a. Establish procedures for employing temporary
personnel for disaster operations.
b. Establish and maintain a manpower reserve.
c. Coordinate deployment of reserve personnel to
city departments requiring augmentation.
d. Establish emergency purchasing procedures
and/or a disaster contingency fund.
e. Maintain records of emergency-related expendi-
tures for purchases and personnel
f. Prepare and maintain Annex M (Resource Manage-
ment) to this plan and supporting Standing
Operating Procedures (SOPS)
15. HUMAN SERVICES Community Services Director
a. Identify emergency feeding sites.
b . Identify sources of clothing for disaster
victims.
c. Secure source of emergency food supplies.
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d. Coordinate operations of shelter facilities,
whether they are operated by the city, local
volunteers , or organized disaster relief
agencies such as American Red Cross.
e . Coordinate special care requirements for
sheltered groups such as unaccompanied
children, the aged, and others.
f. Prepare and maintain Annex 0 (Human Services)
to this plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPs) .
16. TRANSPORTATION Transportation/Fleet Manager
a. Identify local transportation resources and
arrange for their use in emergencies.
b. Coordinate deployment of transportation "equip=
ment to city services requiring augmentation.
c . Establish and maintain a reserve pool of
drivers , ; maintenance personnel , parts and
tools.
d. Maintain records on use of privately-owned
transportation equipment and personnel for pur-
pose of possible reimbursement.
e. Prepare and maintain Annex S (Transportation)
to this plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPS) .
17. LEGAL City Attorney
a. Advise city officials on emergency powers of
local government and necessary procedures for
invocation of measures to:
(1) implement wage, price and rent controls.
(2) establish rationing of critical resources.
(3) establish curfews.
(4) restrict or deny access.
(5) specify routes of egress.
(6 ) limit or restrict use of water or other
utilities.
( 7 ) use any publicly or privately owned
resource with or without payment to the
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owner.
(8) remove debris from publicly or privately
owned property.
b. Review and advise city officials on possible
liabilities arising from disaster operations,
including the exercising of any or all of the
above powers.
c. Prepare and/or recommend legislation to imple-
ment the emergency powers which may be required
during an emergency.
d. Advise city officials and department heads on
record keeping requirements and other documen-
tation necessary for the exercising of
emergency powers.
e. Prepare and maintain Annex U (Legal) to this
plan and supporting Standing Operating
Procedures (SOPs) .
18. RESCUE Fire .Chief
a. Coordinate search and rescue activities.
b. Maintain a reserve pool of manpower and equip-
ment for rescue purposes.
c. Prepare and maintain Annex F (Rescue) to this
plan and supporting Standing Operating Proce-
dures (SOPS) .
19. HAZARD MITIGATION Emergency Management Coordinator
a. Overall management of the hazard mitigation
program.
b. Prepare and maintain Annex P (Hazard
Mitigation) to this plan and supporting
Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) .
E. Other Agencies° Responsibilities
Other city department and agency heads not assigned a
specific function in this plan will be prepared to make
their resources available for emergency duty at the
direction of the Mayor.
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VI. DIRECTION AND CONTROL
A. General
The Mayor, as Emergency Management Director for the City,
is responsible for assuring that coordinated and effective
emergency response systems are developed and maintained.
Existing agencies of government will perform emergency
activities closely related to those they perform routinely.
Specific positions and agencies are responsible for ful-
filling their obligations as presented in the Basic Plan
and individual annexes. As EOC controller, the Mayor will
provide overall direction of the response activities within
each department. Department heads will retain control over
their employees and equipment unless directed otherwise by
the Emergency Management Director. Each agency will be
responsible for having its own standing operating
procedures to be followed during response operations.
Outside assistance, whether from other political jurisdic-
tions or from organized volunteer groups, will be requested
and used only as an adjunct to existing city services, and
only when the emergency situation threatens to expand
beyond the city response capabilities. Requests for state
or federal assistance are covered in SECTION IX.
B. Emergency Operating Center (EOC)
Response activities will be coordinated from the Emergency
Operating Center, which is located at 2010 Old Alvin Road.
The EOC will be activated upon notification of a possible
or actual emergency. EOC responsibilities and activation
procedures are addressed in Annex N (EOC/Direction and
Control ) . During emergency situations certain agencies
will be required to relocate to the EOC. During large
scale emergencies the EOC will in fact become the seat of
government for the duration of the crisis.
C. Emergency Authority
1. A compilation of primary state and local legal documents
pertaining to emergency management is shown in Attach-
ment 2 .
2. In accordance with Section 8(g) of the Texas Disaster
Act of 1975, as amended, the Mayor may take extra-
ordinary measures in the interest of effective emergency
management. Procedures associated with emergency powers
are contained in Annex U (Legal) . These powers include
but are not limited to:
a. Declaration of a local state of disaster.
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b. wage, price and rent controls and other
economic
stabilization measures.
c. Curfews , blockades , and limitations on utility
usage.
d. Rules governing ingress and egress to the affected
area.
3 . All physical resources within the City, whether publicly
or privately owned, may be utilized when deemed
necessary by the Mayor. The City assumes no financial
or civil liability for the use of such resources; how-
ever, accurate records of such use will be maintained in
case reimbursement becomes possible.
4 . As provided in the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 , as
amended, and the Executive Order of the Governor, the
Mayor may exercise the same powers, on an appropriate
local scale, granted to the governor.
VII. INCREASED READINESS CONDITIONS
A. Most emergencies follow some recognizable build-up period
during which actions can be taken to achieve a state of
maximum readiness. General departmental actions are
outlined in the appropriate annex while specific actions
will be detailed in the SOP's.
B. The following INCREASED READINESS CONDITIONS will be used
as a means of increasing the City alert posture.
1. CONDITION 4: The term "CONDITION 4" will be used by the
City to denote a situation that causes a higher degree
of readiness than is normally present.
a. "CONDITION 4" actions could be triggered by the
onset of a particular hazard vulnerability season
such as: Hurricane season, Tornado season, Flash
Flood season, Fire threats due to severe drought,
etc.
b. An increase in international tensions could also
trigger a "CONDITION 4. "
c. The potential for local civil unrest could also
trigger a "CONDITION 4. "
d. Declaration of "CONDITION 4" by the Emergency
Management Director/Coordinator will generally
require the initiation of the increased readiness
activities identified in each Annex.
2. CONDITION 3 : The term "CONDITION 3" will be used by the
City to refer to a situation which presents a greater
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potential threat than "CONDITION 4" , but poses no
immediate threat to life and/or property. This condi-
tion includes situations that could develop into a
hazardous condition.
a. "CONDITION 3" actions could be generated by severe
weather watch information issued by the National
Weather Service such as:
( 1) Hurricane Watch: Issued whenever a hurricane
becomes a possible threat to a coastal area.
(2) Tornado Watch: Issued to alert persons to the
possibility of tornado development in a speci-
fied area, for a specified period of time.
Persons in watch areas should maintain their
daily routine but be prepared to respond to a
tornado warning.
(3) Flash Flood Watch: Issued to alert persons to
the possibility of flash flooding in a desig-
nated area due to heavy rains occurring or
expected to occur. Persons should remain
alert and be prepared to take immediate ac-
tion.
( 4 ) Winter Storm Watch: Issued when there is a
threat of severe winter weather in a particu-
lar area.
b. "CONDITION 3" actions could be generated when the
international situation has deteriorated to the
point that enemy attack is a possibility. This
condition probably would allow sufficient time for
an orderly evacuation and/or preparation of shel-
ters.
c. "CONDITION 3" actions could also be generated when
small-scale, localized civil unrest is present.
d. Declaration of "CONDITION 3 " by the Emergency
Management Director/Coordinator will generally
require the initiation of the increased readiness
activities identified in each Annex.
3 . CONDITION 2 : The term "CONDITION 2" will be used by the
City to signify a hazardous situation with a significant
potential and probability of causing loss of life and/or
property. This condition will normally require some
degree of warning to the public.
a. "CONDITION 2" actions could be triggered by severe
weather warning information issued by the National
Weather Service such as:
( 1) Hurricane Warning: Issued when hurricane con-
ditions are expected in a specified coastal
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area in 24 hours or less. Hurricane conditions
include:
(a) Sustained winds of 74 mph or higher and/or
(b) Dangerously high water or a combination of
dangerously high water and exceptionally
high waves, even though expected winds may
be less than hurricane force.
( 2 ) Tornado Warning: Issued when a tornado has
actually been sighted in the area or indicated
by radar, and may strike in the vicinity of the
city.
(3 ) Flash Flood Warning: Issued to alert persons
that flash flooding is imminent or occurring on
certain streams or designated areas, and imme-
diate action should be taken.
(4) Winter Storm Warning: Issued when heavy snow
( 4 inches or more in a 12 hour period or 6
inches or more in a 24 hour period) , sleet, or
freezing rain are forecast to occur separately
or in a combination.
b. "CONDITION 2" actions could be generated when
the international situation has deteriorated to
the point that enemy attack is probable. This
condition may/may not allow sufficient time
for an orderly evacuation.
c . "CONDITION 2" actions could also be triggered by
civil disorder with relatively large-scale localized
violence.
d. Declaration of "CONDITION 2 " by the Emergency
Management Director/Coordinator will generally
require the initiation of the increased readiness
activities identified in each Annex.
4. CONDITION 1: The term "CONDITION 1" will be used by the
city to signify that hazardous conditions are imminent.
This condition denotes a greater sense of danger and
urgency than associated with a "CONDITION 2" event.
a. "CONDITION 1" actions could also be generated by
severe weather warning information issued by
the National Weather Service combined with
factors making the event more imminent, such as:
(1) Hurricane landfall predicted in 12 hours or
less.
(2) Tornado sighted especially close to a populated
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area or moving in the path of a populated area.
(3 ) Flooding is imminent or occurring at specific
locations.
b. "CONDITION 1" actions could be generated when an
enemy attack is imminent based upon the evaluation
of intelligence data. This warning (ATTACK WARNING)
is declared and disseminated by the FEMA National
Warning Center over the FEMA National Warning System
(NAWAS) .
c. "CONDITION 1" actions could also be implemented when
civil disorder precipitates large-scale and wide-
spread violence.
d. Declaration of "CONDITION 1" by the Emergency
Management Director/Coordinator will generally
require the initiation of the increased readiness
activities identified in each Annex.
VIII. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT
A. Line of Succession
1. Line of Succession to the Mayor will be the Mayor Pro
Tem followed by the City Council members in order of
their seniority to the Council.
2. Line of succession to each department head is according
to the Standing Operating Procedures established by
each department.
B. Preservation of Records
In order to provide normal government operations following
a disaster, vital records must be protected. These would
include legal documents, as well as personal documents such
as property deeds and tax records. The principal causes of
damage to records are fire and water; therefore, essential
records should be protected accordingly.
IX. ADMINISTRATION AN]) SUPPORT
A. Support
Requests for state or federal assistance, including the
Texas National Guard or other military services, will be
made to the District Disaster Committee in Pierce. Texas.
All requests will be made by the Mayor or by another
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official duly authorized by the Mayor.
B. Agreements and Understandings
Should local resources prove to be inadequate during an
emergency, requests will be made for assistance from other
local jurisdictions and other agencies in accordance with
existing or emergency negotiated mutual-aid agreements and
understandings . Such assistance may take the form of
equipment , supplies , personnel or other available
capabilities. All agreements will be entered into by duly
authorized officials and will be formalized in writing
whenever possible.
C. Reports and Records
Required reports will be submitted to the appropriate
authorities in accordance with individual annexes.
D. Relief Assistance
All individual relief assistance will be provided in
accordance with the policies set forth in state and federal
provisions.
E. Consumer Protection
Consumer complaints pertaining to alleged unfair or illegal
business practices will be referred to the State Attorney
General's Protection Division.
X. PLAN DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPLEMENTATION
A. If a plan is to be effective, its contents must be known
and understood by those who are responsible for its imple-
mentation. The Director/Coordinator will brief the appro-
priate public/private officials concerning their role in
emergency management and ensure proper distribution of the
plan and changes thereto.
B. All agencies will be responsible for the development and
maintenance of their respective annexes and SOP ' s
identified in SECTION V, Organization and Assignment of
Responsibilities.
C. The Director/Coordinator will be responsible for insuring
that an annual review of the plan is conducted by all
officials involved and that the plan is recertified
biennially by the chief elected official.
D . The plan will be updated , as necessary , based upon
deficiencies identified by drills and exercises, changes in
local government structure, technological changes, etc.
The Director/Coordinator will incorporate approved changes
to the plan and will forward changes to all organizations
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and inaviduals identified as having responsibility for
implementation. Revised pages will be dated and marked to
show where changes have been made . The plan will be
activated at least once a year in the form of a simulated
emergency in order to provide practical experience to those
having EOC responsibilities.
E. This plan supersedes and rescinds all previous editions of
the City of Pearland Emergency Management Plan and is
effective upon signing by the Mayor. If any portion of
this plan is held invalid by judicial or administrative
ruling, such ruling shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of the plan.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) , 1984. Federal Assistance
Handbook: Emergency Management, Direction and Control Programs, CPG
1-3 .
FEMA, 1984. Objectives for Local Emergency Management, CPG_1-5.
FEMA, 1981. Disaster Operations, CPG_1-6.
FEMA, 1981. Guide for Increasing Local Government Civil Defense
Readiness During Periods of International Crisis, CPG_1-7.
FEMA, 1985. Guide for Development of State and Local Emergency
Operations Plans.
Texas Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management,
1985. Local Emergency Management Plan Development Handbook, DEM-10.
Governor's Division of Emergency Management, 1984. State of Texas
Emergency Management Plan.
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CHAPTER 418.- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
418.001 . Short Title.
418.002. Purposes.
418.003. Limitations.
418.004. Definitions.
(Sections 418.005 to 418.010 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GOVERNOR
418.011. Responsibility of Governor.
418.012. Executive Orders.
418.013. Emergency Management Council .
418.014. Declaration of State of Disaster.
418.015. Effect of Disaster Declaration.
418.016. Suspension of Procedural Laws and Rules.
418.017. Use of Public and Private Resources.
418.018. Movement of People.
418.019. Restricted Sale and Transportation of Materials.
418.020. Temporary Housing.
418.021. Federal Aid for Local Government.
418.022. Aid for Individuals.
418.023. Clearance of Debris.
418.024. Rules.
(Sections 418.025 to 418.040 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER C. DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
418.041 . Organization.
418.042. State Emergency Management Plan.
418.043. Other Powers and Duties.
418.044. Assistance in Development of Local Plans.
418.045. Temporary Personnel.
418.046. Assistance to Aviators.
418.047. Communications.
418.048. Monitoring Weather; Suspension of Weather Modification.
(Sections 418.049 to 418.070 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER 0. FINANCE
418.071. State Policy.
418.072. Disaster Emergency Funding Board.
418.073. Disaster Contingency Fund.
418.074. Acceptance and Allocation of Gifts and Grants.
(Sections 418.075 to 418.100 reserved for expansion)
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SUBCHAPTER E. LOCAL AND INTERJURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
418.101 . All Political Subdivisions Served.
418.102. County Programs.
418.103. Municipal Programs.
418.104. Interjurisdictional Programs.
418.105. Liaison Officers.
418.106. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plans.
418.107. Local Finance.
418.108. Declaration of Local Disaster.
418.109. Mutual Aid.
(Sections 418.110 to 418.120 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER F. DISASTER PREVENTION
418.121 . Duty of Governor.
418.122. State Study of Land Use and Construction Standards.
418.123., Recommendations for Changes in Land Use or Construction Standards.
418.124. Suspension of Land Use or Construction Standards.
(Sections 418.125 to 418.150 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER G. CITIZEN DUTIES AND CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION
• 418.151. Citizen Duties.
418.152. Compensation for Services and Property. .
418.153. Compensation Claims.
418.154. Certain Claims Excluded.
(Sections 418.155 to 418.170 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER H. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
418.171. Qualifications for Rendering Aid.
418.172. Insurance Coverage.
418.173. Penalty for Violation of Emergency Management Plan.
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SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 418.001. Short Title
This chapter may be cited as the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
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Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg. , p. 731 , ch. 289, sec. 1
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 1 .
Section 418.002. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1 ) reduce vulnerability of people and communities of this state to
damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or man-
made catastrophes, riots, or hostile military or paramilitary action;
(2) prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of per-
sons victimized or threatened by disaster;
(3) provide a setting conducive to the rapid and orderly restoration and
rehabilitation of persons and property affected by disasters;
(4) clarify and strengthen the roles of the governor, state agencies, and
local governments in prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery
from disasters;
(5) authorize and provide for cooperation in disaster prevention, pre-
paredness, response, and recovery;.
(6) authorize and provide for coordination of activities relating to
disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery by agencies and offi-
cers of this state, and similar state-local , interstate, federal-state, and
foreign activities in which the state and its political subdivisions may
participate;
(7) provide an emergency management system embodying all aspects of predi-
saster preparedness and postdisaster response;
(8) assist in prevention of disasters caused or aggravated by inadequate
planning for and regulation of public and private facilities and land use; and
(9) provide the authority and mechanism to respond to an energy emergency.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987,
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 332, ch. 134, sec. 1 .
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 2.
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Section 418.003. Limitations
This chapter does not:
(1 ) limit the governor's authority to apply for, administer, or expend any
grant, gift, or payment in aid of disaster prevention, preparedness, response,
or recovery;
(2) interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that
actions otherwise authorized by this chapter or other laws may be taken when
necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health
or safety;
(3) interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs, but
any communications facility or organization, including radio and television sta-
tions, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print
public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection
with a disaster or potential disaster;
(4) affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, fire-
fighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States, or of any of
their personnel when on active duty, but state, local', and interjurisdictional
emergency management plans shall place reliance on the forces available for per-
formance of functions related to disasters; or
(5) limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the governor to proclaim
martial law or exercise any other powers vested in the governor under the
constitution or laws of this state independent of or in conjunction with any pro-
visions of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg,, ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 332, -ch. 134.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sub. sec. 3, 50 ).
Section 418.004. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1 ) "Disaster" means the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or
severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or
man-made cause, including fire, flood, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil
spill or other water contamination, volcanic activity, epidemic, air con-
tamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, hostile military or
paramilitary action, other public calamity requiring emergency action or energy
emergency.
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( 2) "Division" means the division of emergency management in the office of
the governor.
(3) "Energy emergency" means a temporary statewide, regional , or local
shortage of petroleum or liquid fuels energy supplies that makes emergency
measures necessary to reduce demand or allocate supply.
(4) "Interjurisdictional agency" means a disaster-agency maintained by and
serving more than one political subdivision.
(5) "Organized volunteer group" means an organization such as the American
National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Civil Air Patrol , the Radio Amateur
Civil Emergency Services, or other similar organization recognized by federal or
state statute, regulation, or memorandum.
(6) "Political subdivision" means a county or incorporated city.
(7) "Temporary housing" has the meaning assigned by the Federal Disaster
Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-5.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg:, p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 2.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 3319, ch. 869, sec. 2.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 4.
(Sections 418.005 to 418.010 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF GOVERNOR
•
Section 418.011. Responsibility of Governor •
The governor is responsible for meeting:
(1 ) the dangers to the state and people presented by disasters; and
•
(2) disruptions to the state and people caused by energy emergencies.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 3319, ch. 869, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7,. sec. 5(a).
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Section 418.012. Executive Orders
Under this chapter, the governor may issue executive orders , proclamations,
and regulations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders, proclamations , and
regulations have the force and effect of law.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg. p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(b).
Section 418.013. Emergency Management Council
(a) The governor by executive order may establish an emergency management
council to advise and assist the governor in all matters relating to disaster
preparedness, emergency services, energy emergencies, and disaster recovery.
•
(5) The emergency management council is composed of the heads of state
agencies, hoards , and commissions and representatives of organized volunteer
groups.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 3319, ch. 869, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(c).
Section 418.014. Declaration of State of Disaster
(a) The governor by executive order or proclamation may declare a state of
disaster if the governor finds a disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or
threat of disaster is imminent.
(5) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the state of disaster continues
until the governor:
(1 ) finds that:
(A) the threat or danger has passed; or
(B) the disaster has been dealt with to the extent that emergency
conditions no longer exist; and •
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(2) terminates the state of disaster by executive order.
(c) A state of disaster may not continue for more than 30 days unless
renewed by the governor. The legislature by law may terminate a state of
disaster at any time. On termination by the legislature, the governor shall
issue an executive order ending the state of disaster.
(d) An executive order or proclamation issued under this section must
include:
(1 ) a description of the nature of the disaster;
(2) a designation of the area threatened; and
(3) a description of the conditions that have brought the state of
disaster about or made possible the termination cf the state of
disaster.
(e) An executive order or proclamation shall be disseminated promptly by
means intended to bring its contents to the attention of the general public. An
order or proclamation shall be filed promptly with the division of emergency
management, the secretary of state, and the county clerk or city secretary in
each area to which it applies unless the circumstances attendant on the disaster
prevent or impede the filing.
- Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg. p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(d).
Section 418.015. Effect of Disaster Declaration
(a) An executive order or proclamation declaring a state of disaster:
•
(1 ) activates the disaster recovery and rehabilitation aspects of the
state emergency management plan applicable to the area subject to the •
declaration; and
(2) authorizes the deployment and use of any forces to which the plan
applies and the use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, and
materials or facilities assembled, stockpiled, or arranged to be made
• available under this chapter or other law relating to disasters.
(b) The preparedness and response aspects of the state emergency manage-
• ment plan are activated as provided by that plan.
•
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(c) During a state of disaster and the following recovery period, the
governor is the commander in chief of state agencies, hoards, and commissions
having emergency responsibilities. To the greatest extend possible, the gover-
nor shall delegate or assign command authority by prior arrangement embodied in
appropriate executive orders or plans, but this chapter does not restrict the
governor's authority to do so by orders issued at the time of the disaster.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch, 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p.333, ch. 134 sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(e), (f).
Section 418.016. Suspension of procedural Laws and Rules
The governor may suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute
prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business or the orders or rules
of a state agency if strict compliance with the provisions, orders, or rules
would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with a
disaster.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147 sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(1 ).
Section 418.017. Use of Public and Private Resources
(a) The governor may use all available resources of state government and
of political subdivisions that are reasonable necessary to cope with a disaster.
(b) The governor may temporarily reassign resources, personnel , or func-
tions of state executive departments and agencies or their units for the purpose
of performing or facilitating emergency services.
(c) The governor may commandeer or use any private property if the gover-
nor finds it necessary to cope with a disaster, subject to the compensation
requirements of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987..
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Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec 5(g)(2), (3), (4).
Section 418.018. Movement of People
(a) The governor may recommend the evacuation of all or part of the popu-
lation from a stricken or threatened area in the state if the governor considers
the action necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation,
response, or recovery.
(b) The governor may prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and desti-
nations in connection with an evacuation.
(c) The governor may control ingress and egress to and from a disaster
area and the movement of persons and the occupancy of premises in the area.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St.. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(5), (5), (7).
Section 418.019. Restricted Sale and Transportation of Materials
The governor may suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation
of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts. 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134 sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(9)(8).
Section 418.020. Temporary Housing
(a) The governor may enter into purchase, lease, or other arrangements
with an agency of the United States for temporary housing units to be occupied
by disaster victims and may make units available to any political subdivision.
(h) The governor may assist a political subdivision that is the locus of
temporary housing for disaster victims to acquire sites necessary for temporary
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housing and to do all things required to prepare the sites to receive and use
temporary housing units by:
(1 ) advancing or lending funds available to the governor from any
appropriation made by the legislature or from any other source;
(2) allocating funds made available by a public or private agency; or
(3) . becoming a copartner with the political subdivision for the execu-
tion and performance of any temporary housing project for disaster victims.
(c) Under regulations prescribed by the governor, the governor may tem-
porarily suspend or modify for a period of not more than 60 day any public
health, safety', zoning intrastate transportation, or other law or regulation if
by proclamation the governor considers the suspension or modification essential
to provide temporary housing for disaster victims.
(d) Any political subdivision may temporarily or permanently acquire by
lease, purchase, or other means sites required for installation of temporary
housing units for disaster victims and may enter into arrangements necessary to
' prepare or equip the sites to use the housing units, including arrangements for
the purchase of temporary housing units and the payment of transportation
charges.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law: -_
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ, St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(9), (10), (11 ), (k).
Section 418.021. Federal Aid for Local Government
(a) On the governor's determination that a local government of the state
has suffered or will suffer a substantial loss of tax and other revenue from a
major disaster and has demonstrated a need for financial assistance to perform
its governmental functions, the governor may apply to the federal government on
behalf of the local government for a loan and may receive and disburse the pro-
ceeds of an approved loan to the local government.
(b) The governor may determine the amount needed by a local government to
restore or resume its governmental functions and certify that amount to the
federal government. The amount sought for the local government may not exceed
25 percent of the annual operating budget of the local government for the
fiscal year in which the major disaster occurs.
(c) The governor may recommend to the federal government, based on the
governor's review, the cancellation of all or part of repayment if in the first
three full fiscal years following the major disaster the revenues of the local
government are insufficient to meet its operating expenses, including addi-
tional disaster-related expenses of a municipal operation character.
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Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(12).
Section 418.022. Aid for Individuals
(a) On the governor's determination that financial assistance is essential
to meet disaster-related necessary expenses or serious needs of individuals or
families adversely affected by a major disaster that cannot be otherwise ade-
quately met from other means of assistance, the governor may accept a grant by
the federal government to fund the financial assistance, subject to the terms
and conditions imposed on the grant. The governor may agree with the federal
government or any officer or agency of the United States pledging the state to
participate in funding not more than 25 percent of the financial assistance.
(h) The governor may make financial grants to meet disaster-related
necessary expenses or serious needs of individuals or families adversely
affected by a major disaster that cannot otherwise adequately be met from other
means of assistance. The grants may not exceed an aggregate amount in excess
of that established by federal statute for an individual or family in any single
major disaster declared by the president of the United States.
(c) The governor may designate in the state emergency management plan the
Department of Human Services or another state agency to carry out the functions
of providing financial aid to individuals or families qualified for disaster
relief. The designated agency may employ temporary personnel for those func-
tions to be paid from funds appropriated to the agency, from federal funds, or
from the disaster contingency fund. The merit system does not apply to the tem-
porary positions. The governor may allocate funds appropriated under this
chapter to implement the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec 1, eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ, St._art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(15), (16), (h).
Section 418.023. Clearance of Debris
(a) Through the use of any state agency or instrumentality, the governor
may clear or remove debris or wreckage from public or private land or water if
it threatens public health or safety or public or private property in a state of
disaster declared by the governor or major disaster declared by the president of
the United States.
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(b) The governor may accept funds from the federal govermnent and use the
funds to make grants to a local government for the purpose of removing debris or
wreckage from public or private land or water.
(c) Debris or wreckage may not be removed from public or private property
until the affected local government, corporation, organization, or individual
presents to the governor an unconditional authorization for removal . Debris or
wreckage may not be removed from private property until the state is indemnified
against any claim arising from removal .
(d) If the governor provides for clearance of debris or wreckage under
this chapter, state employees or other individuals acting by authority of the
governor may enter on private land or water to perform tasks necessary to the
the removal or clearance operation. Except in cases of willful misconduct, gross
negligence, or bad faith, a state employee or agent performing his duties while
complying with orders of the governor issued under this chapter is not liable
for the death of or injury to a person or for damage to property.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., 9. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(13), (14), (j).
Section 418.024. Rules
The governor may adopt rules necessary for carrying out the purposes of this
chapter, including rules on:
(1 ) standards of eligibility for persons applying for benefits;
(2) procedures for applying for benefits;
(3) procedures for the administration, investigation, filing, and approval
of applications for benefits;
(4) procedures for the formation of local or statewide boards to pass on
applications for benefits; and
(5) procedures for appeals of decisions relating to applications for bene-
fits.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
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(01
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 5(g)(17).
(Sections 418.025 to 418.040 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER C. DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Section 418.041. Organization
(a) The division of emergency management is a division of the office of
the governor.
(h) The division is managed by a director appointed by the governor. The
director serves at the pleasure of the governor.
(c) The director shall appoint a state coordinator.
(d) The division shall employ other coordinating and planning officers and
other professional , technical , secretarial , and clerical personnel necessary to
the performance of its functions.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3
•
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 6(a).
Section 418.042. State Emergency Management Plan
(a) The division shall prepare and keep current a comprehensive state
emergency management plan. The plan may include:
(1 ) provisions for prevention and minimization of injury and damage
caused by disaster;
(2) provisions for prompt and effective response to disaster;
(3) provisions for emergency relief;
(4) provisions for energy emergencies;
(5) identification of areas particularly vulnerable to disasters;
(6) recommendations for zoning, building restrictions, and other
land-use controls, safety measures for securing mobile homes or other
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non-permanent or semi-permanent structures, and other preventive and pre-
paredness measures designed to eliminate or reduce disasters or their
impact;
(7) provisions for assistance to local officials in designing local
emergency management plans;
(8) authorization and procedures for the erection or other construc-
tion of temporary works designed to protect against or mitigate danger,
damage, or loss from flood, fire, or other disaster;
(9) preparation and distribution to the appropriate state and local
officials of state catalogs of federal , state, and private assistance
programs;
(10) organization of manpower and channels of assistance;
(11 ) coordination of federal , state, and local emergency management
activities;
(12) coordination of the state emergency management plan with the
emergency management plans of the federal government;
(13) coordination of federal and state energy emergency plans; and
(14) other necessary matters relating to disasters.
• (b) In preparing and revising the state emergency management plan, the
division shall seek the advice and assistance of local government, business,
labor, industry, agriculture, civic organizations, volunteer organizations, and
community leaders.
(c) All or part of the state emergency management plan may be incorporated
into regulations of the division or executive orders that have the force and
effect of law.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg. p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 3319, ch. 869, sec. 4.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 6(b), (d), (e).
Section 418.043. Other Powers and Duties
The division shall :
(1 ) determine requirements of the state and its political subdivisions for
food, clothing, and other necessities in event of a disaster.
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(2) procure and position supplies, medicines, materials, and equipment;
(3) adopt standards and requirements for local and interjurisdictional
emergency management plans;
(4) periodically review local and interjurisdictional emergency management
plans;
(5) provide for mobile support units;
(6) establish and operate training programs and programs of public infor-
mation or assist political subdivisions and disaster agencies to establish and
operate the programs;
(7) make surveys of public and private industries, resources, and facili-
ties in the state that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(8) plan and make arrangements for the availability and use of any private
facilities, services, and property and provide for payment for use under terms
and conditions agreed on if the facilities are used and payment is necessary;
(9) establish a register of persons with types of training and skills
important in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery;
(10) establish a register of mobile and construction equipment and tem-
porary housing available for use in a disaster;
(11 ) prepare, for issuance by the governor, executive orders and regula-
tions necessary or appropriate in coping with disasters;
(12) cooperate with the federal government and any public or private agency
or entity in achieving any purpose of this chapter and in implementing programs
for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery; and
(13) do other things necessary, incidental , or appropriate for the imple-
mentation of this -chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 6(f).
Section 418.044. Assistance in Development of Local Plans
(a) The division shall take an integral part in the development and revi-
sion of local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans. For that pur-
pose, the division shall employ or otherwise secure the services of professional
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and technical personnel capable of providing expert assistance to political sub-
divisions and disaster agencies. Those personnel shall consult with the sub-
divisions and agencies on a regularly scheduled basis and shall make field
reviews of the areas, circumstances, and conditions to which particular local
and interjurisdictional emergency management plans apply and may suggest
revisions.
(b) The division shall encourage local and interjurisdictional agencies to
seek advice from local government, business, labor, industry, agriculture, civic
organizations, volunteer organizations, and community leaders.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. Sty art. 6889-60
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 6(c), (d).
Section 418.045. Temporary Personnel
The Division may employ temporary personnel from funds appropriated to the divi-
sion, from federal funds, or from the disaster. contingency fund. The merit
system does not apply to the temporary positions. 1
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 6(0.
Section 418.046. Assistance to Aviators
(a) The division may provide assistance to private aviators, including par-
tial reimbursement for, funds expended, to meet the actual costs of aircraft
operation in performing search, rescue, or disaster-related functions requested
by the governor or the governor's designee.
• (b) Any reimbursement must be limited to the actual cost of aircraft opera-
tion not reimbursable from other sources.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
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Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg. , p. 333, ch. 134, sec. 3.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 6(h).
Section 418.047. Communications.
(a) In cooperation with other state agencies, the division shall ascertain
what means exist for rapid and efficient communication in times of disaster.
(b) The division shall consider the desirability of supplementing the com-
munication resources or integrating them into a state or state-federal telecom-
munication or other communication system or network.
(c) In studying the character and feasibility of any system or its parts,
the division shall evaluate the possibility of its multipurpose use for general
state and local governmental purposes.
(I) The division shall make recommendations to the governor as appropriate. -
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art, 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 13.
Section 418.048. Monitoring Weather; Suspension of Weather Modification
(a) The division shall keep continuously appraised of weather conditions
that present danger of climatic activity, such as precipitation., severe enough
to constitute a disaster.
(b) If the division determines that precipitation that may result from
weather modification operations, either by itself or in conjunction with other
precipitation or climatic conditions or activity,, would create or contribute to
the severity of a disaster, it shall request in the name of the governor that
the officer or agency empowered to issue permits for weather modification opera-
tions suspend the issuance of permits. On the governor's request, no permits
may be issued until the division informs the officer or agency that the danger
has passed.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff, Sept. 1 , 1987.
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Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 ,. 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. F.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 15.
(Sections 418.049 to 418.070 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCE
Section 418.071. State Policy
It is the intent of the legislature and the policy of the state that funds
to meet disaster emergencies always be available.
Acts 1987, 70th leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 338, ch. 134, sec. 4.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 7(a).
Section 418.072. Disaster Emergency Funding Board -
The disaster emergency funding board is composed of:
(1 ) the governor;
(2) the lieutenant governor;
(3) the chairman of the State Board of Insurance;
(4) the commissioner of the Department of Human Services; and
(5) the director of the division.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 338, ch. 134, sec. 4.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 7(b).
Section 418.073. Disaster Contingency Fund
(a) The disaster contingency fund consists of money appropriated to the
fund.
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(h) If the governor finds that the demands placed on funds regularly
appropriated to state and local agencies are unreasonably great for coping with
a particular disaster, the governor with the concurrence of the disaster
emergency funding hoard may make funds available from the disaster contingency
fund. It is the intent of the legislature that first recourse he to the funds
regularly appropriated to state and local agencies.
Acts 1987, 70th leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Vernon's Ann, Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 7(c) , (d).
Section 418.074. Acceptance and Allocation of Gifts and Grants
(a) If the federal government, another public or private agency, or an
individual offers to the state or through the state to a political subdivision
services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds as a gift, grant, or loan
for purposes of emergency services or disaster recovery, the governor (if
required by the donor) or the presiding officer of the governing body of the
political subdivision may accept the offer on behalf of the state or political
subdivision, as applicable.
(b) If a gift, grant, or loan is accepted by the state, the governor, or
the emergency management council or state coordinator if designated by the
governor, may dispense the gift, grant, or loan directly to accomplish the pur-
pose for which it was made or may allocate and transfer to a political sub-
division services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds in the amount the
governor or the governor's designee may determine.
(c) Funds received by the state shall be placed in one or more special
funds and shall be disbursed by warrants issued by the comptroller on order of
the governor or the governor's designee. The governor shall name the- designee
in. a written agreement accepting the funds or in a written authorization filed
with the secretary of state. On receipt of an order for disbursement, the
comptroller shall issue a warrant without delay.
(d) If the funds are to be used for purchase of equipment, supplies, or
commodities of any kind, it is not necessary that bids be obtained or that the
purchases be approved by any other agency.
(e) A political subdivision may accept and use all services, equipment,
supplies, materials, and funds to the full extent authorized by the agreement
• under which they are received by the state or political subdivision.
, Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
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Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 338, ch. 134, sec. 5.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. artc. 6889-7, sec. 7(e).
(Sections 418.075 to 418.100 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER E. LOCAL AND INTERJURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Section 418.101. All Political Subdivisions Served
(a) Each political subdivision is within the jurisdiction of and served by
the division and by a local or interjurisdictional agency responsible for
disaster preparedness and coordination of response.
(b) The presiding officer of the governing body of each political sub-
division shall notify the division of the manner in which the political sub-
division is providing or securing an emergency management program, identify the
person who heads the agency responsible for the program, and furnish additional
pertinent information that the division requires.
Acts 1987, 70th leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-5,
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 8(a), (f).
Section 418.102. County Programs
Each county shall maintain an emergency management program or participate
in a local or interjurisdictional emergency management program that, except as
otherwise provided by this chapter, has jurisdiction over and serves the entire
county or interjurisdictional area.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch, 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 8(b).
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Section 418.103. Municipal Programs
(a) The governor shall determine which municipal corporations need
emergency management programs of their own and shall recommend that they be
established and maintained. The governor shall make the determinations on the
basis of the municipality's disaster vulnerability and capability of response
related to population size and concentration.
(h) The emergency management program of a county must be coordinated with
the emergency management programs of municipalities situated in the county but
does not apply in a municipality having its own emergency management program.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
- Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 8(c)
Section 418.104. Interjurisdictional Programs
The governor may recommend that a political subdivision establish and
maintain a program and form an interjurisdictional agency jointly with one or
more other political subdivisions if the governor finds that the establishment
and maintenance of a joint program or participation in it is made necessary by
circumstances or conditions that make it unusually difficult to provide disaster
prevention, preparedness, response, or recovery services under other provisions
of this chapter.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 8(d).
Section 418.105. Liaison Officers
(a) Each city that does not have a program and has not made arrangements
to secure or participate in the services of an existing program shall designate
a liaison officer to facilitate the cooperation and protection of the city in
the work of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
(b) Each county shall provide an office and a liaison officer to coor-
dinate with state and federal emergency management personnel concerning disaster
preparedness, response, or. recovery services under other provisions of this
chapter.
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Acts 1987, 70th leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 8(e).
Section 418.106. Local and Interjurisdictional Emergency Management Plans
(a) Each local and interjurisdictional agency shall prepare and keep
current an emergency management plan for its area providing for disaster pre-
paredness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation.
(b) The plan must provide for:
(1 ) wage, price, and rent controls and other economic stabilization
methods in the event of a disaster; and
• (2) curfews, blockades, and limitations on utility use in an area
affected by a disaster, rules governing entrance to and exit from the
affected area, and other security measures.
(c) The local or interjurisdictional disaster agency shall prepare in
written form and distribute to all appropriate officials a clear and complete
statement of the disaster responsibilities of all local agencies and officials
and of the disaster channels of assistance.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , eh. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 8(g), (h).
Section 418.107. Local Finance
(a) A political subdivision may make appropriations for emergency manage-
ment services as provided by law for making appropriations for ordinary
expenses.
(b) Political subdivisions may make agreements for the purpose of organi-
zing emergency management service divisions and provide for a mutual method of
financing the organization of units on .a basis satisfactory to the subdivisions.
The functioning of the units shall be coordinated by the emergency management
council .
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(c) A political subdivision may render aid to other subdivisions under
mutual aid agreements.
(d) A political subdivision may issue time warrants for the payment of the
cost of any equipment, construction, acquisition, or any improvements for
carrying out this chapter. The warrants shall be issued in accordance with the
Bond and Warrant Law of 1931 (Article 2368a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Time warrants issued for financing permanent construction or improvement for
emergency management purposes are subject to the right of the voters to require
• " .a referendum vote under Section 4 of that law.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 80 ).
Section 418.108. Declaration of Local Disaster
(a) The presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision
may declare a local state of disaster.
(b) A declaration of local disaster may not be continued or renewed for a
period of more than seven days except with the consent of the governing body of
the political subdivision.
(c) An order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a local
state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed
promptly with the city secretary or county clerk, as applicable.
(d) A declaration of local disaster activates the recovery and rehabilita-
tion aspects of all applicable local or interjurisdictional emergency management
plans and authorizes the furnishing of aid and assistance under the declaration.
The preparedness and response aspects of the plans are activated as provided in
the plans.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts, 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 339, ch. 134. sec. 6.
Vernons Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 10.
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•
Section 418.109. Mutual Aid
(a) The division shall encourage and assist political subdivisions not
participating in interjurisdictional arrangements under this chapter to make
suitable arrangements for furnishing mutual aid in coping with disasters. The
arrangements must include provision of aid by public employees and agencies.
(b) In reviewing local emergency management plans, the division shall con-
sider whether a plan contains adequate provisions for the rendering and receipt
of mutual aid.
(c) In reviewing local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans,
the division may require mutual aid agreements between political subdivisions if
it determines that the political subdivisions have available equipment, supplies,
and forces necessary to provide mutual aid on a regional basis and that the
political subdivisions have not already made adequate provisions for mutual aid.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 14.
(Sections 418.110 to 418.120 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER F. DISASTER PREVENTION
Section 418.121. Duty of Governor
(a) In addition to disaster prevention measures included in the state,
local , and interjurisdictional emergency management plans, the governor shall as
a continuing duty consider steps that could be taken to mitigate the harmful
consequences of disasters.
(b) At the direction of the governor and pursuant to any other authority
and competence a state agency may have, a state agency shall study matters
related to disaster prevention. This includes agencies charged with respon-
sibility in connection with floodplain management, stream encroachment and flow
regulation, weather modification, fire prevention and control , air quality,
public works, land use and land use planning, and construction standards.
(c) The governor shall from time to time make recommendations to the
legislature, local governments, and other appropriate public and private enti-
ties as may facilitate measures for prevention or reduction of the harmful con-
sequences of disasters.
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Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg. , p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art, 6889-7, sec. 11 (a).
Section 418.122. State Study of Land Use and Construction Standards
(a) The Texas Water Commission and other state agencies, in conjunction,
with the division, shall keep land uses and construction of structures and other
facilities under continuing study and shall identify areas that are particularly
susceptible to severe land shifting, subsidence, flooding, or other
catastrophes.
(b) The studies shall concentrate on means of reducing or avoiding the
dangers and consequences of a catastrophe.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , -1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6. .
Acts 1975, 64th leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ.. St. art, 6889-7, sec. 11(b).
Section 418.123. Recommendations for Changes in Land Use or Construction
Standards
(a) The division shall recommend to the governor the changes it considers
essential ifthe division believes, on the basis of the studies under Section
418.122 or other competent evidence that:
(1 ) an area is susceptible to a disaster of catastrophic proportions
without adequate warning;
(2) existing building standards and land-use controls in that area,
are inadequate and could add substantially to the magnitude of the
disaster; and
(3) changes in zoning regulations, other land-use regulations, or
building requirements are essential to further the purposes of this
subchapter.
(b) The governor shall review the recommendations. If after puhlic
hearing the governor finds the changes are essential , the governor shall make
appropriate recommendations to the agencies or local governments with jurisdic-
tion over the area and subject matter.
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(c) If no action or insufficient action purusant to the governor's recom-
mendations is taken within the time specified by the governor, the governor
shall inform the legislature and request legislative action appropriate to miti-
gate the impact of the disaster.
Acts 1987, 70th leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6..
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 339, ch. 134. sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 11 (c).
Section 418.124. Suspension of Land Use or Construction Standards
(a) When the governor makes recommendations under Section 418.123, the
governor may suspend the standard or control found to be inadequate to protect
the public safety and by rule may place a new standard or control in effect.
(b) The new standard or control remains in effect. until rejected by con-
current resolution of both houses of the legislature or- amended by the governor.
(c) During the time the new standard or control is in effect, it shall be
administered and given effect by all appropriate regulatory agencies of the
state and of the local governments to which it applies.
(d) The governor's action under this section is subject to judicial
review but is not subject to temporary stay pending litigation.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law: -
Vernon's Ann. Civ, St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ, St. art. 6889-7, sec. 11 (d)..
(Sections 418.125 to 418.150 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER G. - CITIZEN DUTIES AND CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION
Section 418.151. Citizen Duties
(a) Each person in this state shall conduct himself and keep and manage
his affairs and property in ways that will reasonably assist and will not
unreasonably detract from the ability of the state and the public successfully to
manage emergencies. This obligation includes appropriate personal service and
use or restriction on the use of property in time of disaster.
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(h) This chapter neither increases nor decreases these obligations but
recognizes their existence under the constitution and statutes of this state and
the common law.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
• Historical Note
Prior Law:
• . Vernon's Ann, Civ. St. art. 6889-5.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 12(a).
Section 418.152. Compensation for Services and Property
(a) Services or the taking or use of property shall be compensated only to
the extent that:
(1 ) the obligations recognized in this chapter are exceeded in a par-
ticular case; and
(2) the claimant may not he considered to have volunteered services
or property without compensation.
(h) Personal services may not he compensated by the state or a subdivision
or agency of the state except under statute or ordinance.
(c) Compensation for property may be made only if the property was comman-
deered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster and its use or destruction was
ordered by the governor or a member of the disaster forces of this state.
Acts 1987, 70th leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 12(a), (b), (c).
Section 418.153. Compensation Claims
(a) A person claiming compensation for the use, damage, loss, or destruc-
tion of property under this chapter shall file a claim for compensation with the
division in the form and manner required by the division.
(b) Unless the amount of compensation on account of property damage, loss,
or destruction is agreed on between the claimant and the division, the amount of
compesation is computed in the same manner as compensation due for taking of
property under the condemnation laws of this state.
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Acts 1987, 70th Leg. , ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
•
Historical Note
•
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., pi, 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 688'1-7, sec. 12(d) , (e).
Section 418.154. Certain Claims Excluded
This subchapter does not apply to or authorize compensation for:
(1 ) the destruction or damaging of standing timber or other property
in order to provide a firebreak;
(2) the release of water or breach of impoundments in order to reduce
pressure or other danger from actual or threatened flood; or
(3) contravention of Article I, Section 17, of the Texas Constitution
or statutes pertaining to that section.
Acts 1987, 70tn leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg., p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 12(f)
(Sections 418.155 to 418.170 reserved for expansion)
SUBCHAPTER H. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 418.171. Qualifications for Rendering Aid
A person who holds a license, certificate, or other permit issued by a
state or political subdivision of any state evidencing the meeting of qualifica-
tions for professional , mechanical , or other skills may render aid involving the
skill in this state to meet an emergency or disaster. This state shall give due
consideration to the license, certificate, or other permit.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
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1161
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg. , p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg. , p. 339, ch. 134 sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 9.
Section 418.172. Insurance Coverage
(a) Property damage insurance covering state facilities may be purchased
by agencies of the state if necessary to qualify for federal disaster assistance
funds.
(b) If sufficient funds are not available for the required insurance, an
agency may petition the disaster emergency funding board to purchase the -
insurance on the agency's behalf. The board may spend money from that fund for
that_ purpose.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg. , ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1 , 1987.
Historical Note
Prior Law:
Vernon's Ann. Civ. •St. art. 6889-6.
Acts 1975, 64th Leg. , p. 731 , ch. 289.
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg. , p. 339, ch. 134, sec. 6.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 16.
Section '418.173._ Penalty for Violation of Emergency Management Plan
(a) A state, local , or interjurisdictional emergency management plan may
provide that failure to comply with the plan or-with a rule. order, or ordinance
adopted under the plan is an offense.
(b) The plan may prescribe a punishment for the offense but may not
prescribe a fine that exceeds $1 ,000 or confinement in jail for a term that
exceeds 180 days.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, sec. 1 , eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Historical Note -
Prior Law:
Acts 1981 , 67th Leg. , p. 343, ch. 134, sec. 7.
Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 6889-7, sec. 17.
•
Section '418.174. Personal liability exemption of member of emergency planning
council or local emergency planning committee.
A member of the emergency management council established under Section
418.013 or of a local emergency planning committee established to develop an
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emergency management program in accordance with Subchapter E of this chapter is
not personally liable for civil damages for an action arising from the perfor-
mance of the person' s duties on the council or committee.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg. , Ch. 851 , eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
March 9, 19R7
EXECUTIVE ORDER
WPC-87-6a
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT;
REORGANIZING THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL;
REAPPOINTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
• AS DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR;
TAKING 'RELATED ACTION PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF; AND
REPEALING EXECUTIVE ORDER MW-12
AND AMENDING TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas has heretofore enacted the •
Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Article 6889-7, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, to:
(1) Reduce vulnerability of people and communities of this state to damage,
injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or man-made
catastrophes, riots, or hostile military or paramilitary action; and
( 2) Prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care and treatment of persons
victimized or threatened by disaster;
(3) Provide a setting conducive to the rapid and orderly restoration and
rehabilitation of persons affected by disaster;
(4) Clarify and strengthen the roles of the Governor, state agencies and
local governments in the prevention of, preparation for, response to,
and recovery from disasters;
(5) Authorize and provide for cooperation in disaster prevention, prepared-
ness, response and recovery;
• (6) Authorize and provide for coordination of activities relating to
disaster prevention, preparedness., response and recovery by agencies
and officers of this state, and similar state-local , interstate,
federal-state, and foreign activities in which the state and its
political subdivisions may participate;
(7) Provide an emergency management system embodying all aspects of pre-
disaster preparedness and post-disaster response;
(8) Assist in the prevention of disasters caused or aggravated by inade-
quate planning for and regulation of public and private facilities and
land use; and
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(9) To provide the authority and mechanism to respond to an energy finer
gency: and,
WHEREAS, under Section 5(c) , Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Article 68R4-7,
Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat., the Governor is expressly authorized to establish by execu-
tive order an EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL composed of the heads of state agen-
cies, hoards, and commissions and representatives of organized volunteer groups
to advise and assist him in all matters relating to disaster preparedness,
emergency services, energy emergencies , and disaster recovery; and,
WHEREAS, FURTHER UNDER SECTION 6(a) , Texas Disaster Act of 1475, Article
6889-7, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat., a DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT is established in
the Office of the Governor and the Director of the DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT is to be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor; and ,
WHEREAS, with the aid and assistance of the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL. and
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, the Governor may recommend that cities, coun-
ties and other political subdivisions of the state undertake appropriate
emergency management programs and assist and cooperate with those developed at
the state level ;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William P. Clements, Jr., Governor of Texas, under the
authority vested in me, do hereby create and establish the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL, to be composed of the Chief Executive Officers of the following state
agencies, boards, commissions and volunteer groups:
Adjutant General 's Department Texas Economic Development
Texas Aeronautics Commission Commission
Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Department of Mental Health •
_
Texas Air Control Board and Mental Retardation
Texas Attorney General 's Office Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
State Auditor Texas Department of Public Safety
The Banking Department of Texas Public Utility Commission
Comptroller of Public Accounts Texas Department of Human Services
State Purchasing and General Railroad Commission of Texas
Services Commission Texas Water Commission
•
Texas Education Agency Texas Forest Service
Texas Employment Commission. Governor's Division of Emergency
Texas Department of Health Management
State Department of Highways and Texas Department of Community
Public Transportation' Affairs
General Land Office American Red Cross
State Board of Insurance Texas Engineering Extension Service
The specific duties and responsibilities of each member of this group shall
be as designated in the State Emergency Management Plan and Annexes thereto.
Each member of the group may designate a member of his staff to represent him on
the COUNCIL.
I further hereby designate the Director of the Texas Department of Public
Safety to serve as Chairman of the COUNCIL and as Director of the DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT of the Governor's Office. He shall be my designated agent
to exercise the powers granted to me under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 in the
administration and supervision of the Act including, but not limited to, the
power to accept from the federal government, or any public or private agency or
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individual , any offer of services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds as
gifts, grants, or loans for the purposes of civil defense or disaster relief and
may dispense such gifts, grants, or loans for the purposes for which they are
made without further authorization other than as contained herein. He shall
establish emergency operations areas to be known as Disaster Districts which
shall correspond to the boundaries of the Texas Highway Patrol Districts and
Sub-Districts and shall arrange for each Disaster District to be composed of,
representatives of the state agencies, boards and commissions having membership
'on the COUNCIL. :The Highway Patrol Commanding Officer of each Highway Patrol
District or Sub-District shall serve as Chairman of the District Disaster
Committee and report to the Director on matters relating to disasters and
emergencies. . The Chairman shall be assisted by the COUNCIL representatives
assigned. to that DISTRICT who shall provide guidance, counsel and administrative
support as may be required.
The COUNCIL is hereby authorized to issue such directives as may, be
necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, as
amended, and is further authorized and empowered to exercise the specific powers
enumerated in the Act.
Further, in accordance with Section 8, Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Article
6889-7, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat., I hereby designate the Mayor of each municipal cor-
poration and the County Judge of each county in the state as the Emergency •
Management Director for each such political subdivision. The Mayor and County
Judge may each delegate this authority to an Emergency Management Coordinator
who shall serve as assistant to the presiding officer of the political sub-
division for emergency management purposes when so designated.
By the authority vested in me under Section 8(d), Texas Disaster Act of
1975, Article'6889-7, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat., I further hereby authorize each politi-
cal subdivision of the state to establish in the county in which they are sited,
interjurisdictional agencies by intergovernmental agreement, supported as needed
by local Ordinance or Commissioners' Court Resolution, in cooperation and coor-
dination with the DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT of the Governor's Office. In
compliance with Section 8(f)., Article 6889-7, Tex.Rev.Civ.Stat., the presiding
officer of each political subdivision shall promptly notify the DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT of the manner in which it is providing or .securing an .
• emergency management program and the person designated to head that program.
This Executive Order repeals Executive Order MW-12 dated October 12, 1983.
It shall be effective immediately and shall remain in effect until modified,
amended or rescinded by me.
Given Under my hand this 9th day of .
March, 1987
/s/ William P. Clements, Jr.
• William P. Clements, Jr.
Governor of Texas •
•
/s/ Jack M. Rains
Jack M. Rains
Secretary of State
Filed in the Office of Secretary of State
•
April 13, 1987
Statutory Filings Div., Statutory Documents
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Chapter 8
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'
Sec. 8.1. Emergency management director—Office held by
mayor organization.
There exists the office of emergency management director of
the city which shall be held by the mayor in accordance with state
i •
law.
(1) An emergency management coordinator may be appointed
by and serve at the pleasure of the director,
(2) The director shall be responsible for a program of compre-
hensive emergency management within the city and for
carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this
chapter. He/she may delegate authority for execution of
these duties to the coordinator,but ultimate responsibility
for such execution shall remain with the director.
(3) The operational emergency management organization of
the city shall consist of the officers and employees of the
city so designated by the director in the emergency man-
• agement plan as well as organized volunteer groups. The
•functions and duties of this organization shall be distrib-
uted among such officers and employees in accordance with
the terms of the emergency management plan.
(Ord. No. 595, f 2, 8.27-90)
Sec. 8-2. Same—Powers and duties.
The duties and responsibilities of the emergency management
director shall include the following:
(1) Conduct an ongoing survey of actual or potential hazards
which threaten life and property within the city and an
'Editor's note—Section 1 of Ord. No. 695, adopted Aug. 27, 1990 repealed
former Ch.8,Arts.I—III,in its entirety,and 4 2 of such ordinance added a new
Ch.8.54 8-1-8-8,to read as herein set out.Former Ch.B pertained to civil defense.
and derived from Ord.No.106,adopted Jan.28,1965;and Ord.No.106-1.adopted
Aug. 11,1980.
Charter reference—The city council,f 3.01 et seq.
Cross references—Administration, Ch. 2; emergency medical services,Ch.
9'12;fire prevention and protection,Ch. 10.
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ongoing program of identifying and requiring or recom-
mending the implementation of measures which would tend
to prevent the occurrence or reduce the impact of such haz-
ards if a disaster did occur.
(2) Supervision of the development and approval of an emer-
gency management plan for the city and shall recommend
for adoption by the city council all mutual aid arrange-
ments deemed necessary for the implementation of such
plan.
(3) Authority to declare a local state of disaster. The declara-
tion may not be continued or renewed for a period in excess
of seven (7) days except by or with the consent of the city .
council. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing
or terminating a local state of disaster shall be given prompt
and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the
city secretary.
(4) Issuance of necessary proclamations,regulations or dire
tives which are necessary for carrying out the purposes of
this chapter.Such proclamations,regulations or directives
shall be disseminated promptly by means calculated to bring
its contents to the attention of the general public and,un-
less circumstances attendant on the disaster prevent or
impede,promptly filed with the city secretary.
(5) Direction and control of the operations of the city emer-
gency management organization as well as the training of
emergency management personnel.
(6) Determination of all questions of authority and responsi-
bility that may arise within the emergency management
organization of the city.
(7) Maintenance of liaison with other municipal, county, dis-
trict,state,regional or federal emergency management or-
ganizations.
(8) Marshaling of all necessary personnel,equipment or sup-
plies from any department of the city to aid in the carrying
out of the provisions of the emergency management plan.
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(9) Supervision of the drafting and execution of mutual aid
agreements in cooperation with the representatives of the.
state and of other local political subdivisions of the state
and the drafting and execution, if deemed desirable, of an
agreement with the county in which the city is located and
with other municipalities within the county for the coun-
tywide coordination of emergency management efforts.
(10) Supervision of and final authorization for the procurement
of all necessary supplies and equipment, including accep-
tance of private contributions which may be offered for the
purpose of improving emergency management within the
city.
(11) Authorizing of agreements, after approval by the city at-
torney, for use of private property.for public shelter and
other purposes.
(12) Survey of the availability of existing personnel, equip-
ment, supplies and services which could be used during a
- . disaster as provided for herein.
(13) Other requirements as specified in Texas Disaster Act 1975
as amended(VTCS Article 6889-7).
(Ord. No. 595, § 2, 8-27-90)
Sec. 8.3. Emergency management plan.
• A comprehensive emergency management plan shall be devel-
oped and maintained in a current state. The plan shall set forth
the form of the organization; establish and designate divisions
and functions; assign responsibilities, tasks, duties and powers
and designate officers and employees to carry out the provisions
of this chapter.As provided by state law,the plan shall follow the
standards and criteria established by the state division of emer-
gency management of the State of Texas. Insofar as possible,the
form of organization,titles and terminology shall conform to the
recommendations of the state division of emergency manage-
ment.When approved,it shall be the duty of all departments and
agencies to perform the functions assigned by the plan and to
maintain their portion of the plan in a current state of readiness
at all times. The emergency management plan shall be consid-
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ered supplementary to this chapter and have the effect of law
during the time of a disaster. (Ord. No. 595, § 2, 8-27-90)
Sec. 8.4. Interjurisdictional program.
The mayor is hereby authorized to join with the county judges
of the counties of Brazoria and Harris and the mayors of the other
•
cities in said counties in the formation of an emergency manage-
ment council for the counties of Brazoria and Harris and shall
have the authority to cooperate in the preparation of a joint emer-
gency management plan and in the appointment of a joint emer-
gency management coordinator as well as all powers necessary to
participate in a countywide program of emergency management
insofar as said program may affect the city. (Ord. No. 595, § 2, •
• 8-27-90)
Sec. 8-5. Override.
At all times when the orders,rules and regulations made and
promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall be in effect,they shall
supersede and override all existing ordinances,orders,rules and
regulations insofar as the latter may be inconsistent therewith.
(Ord. No. 595, § 2, 8.27-90)
Sec. 8-6. Liability.
This chapter is an exercise by the city of its governmental func-
tions for the protection of the public peace,health and safety;and
neither the city, the agents and representatives of the city nor
any-individual, receiver, firm,partnership, corporation, associa-
tion or trustee nor 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
chapter shall be liable for any damage sustained to persons as the
result of said activity.Any person owning or controlling real es-
tate or other premises who voluntarily and without compensation
grants to the city a license of 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 per-
sons during an actual, impending or practice enemy attack or
natural or manmade disaster shall,together with his successors
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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. (Ord. No. 595, § 2, 8-27-90)
Sec. 8.7. Commitment of funds.
No person shall have the right to expend any public funds of the
city in carrying out any Emergency Management activity autho-
rized by this chapter 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 unless during a declared disaster. During a declared
disaster,the mayor may expend and/or commit public funds of the
city when deemed prudent and necessary for the protection of
health, life or property. (Ord. No. 695, § 2, 8-27-90)
Sec. 8-8. Offenses; penalties.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person willfully to obstruct,
hinder or delay any member of the emergency management or-
ganization in the enforcement of any rule or regulation issued
pursuant to this chapter or to do any act forbidden by any rule or
regulation issued pursuant to the authority contained in this
chapter. -
(b) It shall likewise be unlawful for any person to wear,carry
or display any emblem, insignia or any other means of identifi-
cation as a member of the emergency management organization
of the city unless authority to do so has been granted to such
person by the proper officials.
(c) 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 chapter and
shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this chapter.
(d) Convictions for violations of the provisions of this chapter
shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500.00). (Ord. No. 595, § 2, 8-27-90)
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ATTACHMENT 2
State and Local Legal Documents
Tab 1 - Texas Disaster Act of 1975, as amended
Tab 2 - Executive Order of the Governor
Tab 3 - Chapter 8, Civil Defense, Pearland Code
of Ordinances
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ATTACHMENT 3
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ANNEX C: SHELTER AND MASS CARE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ANNEX D: RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION FIRE CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL
ANNEX E: EVACUATION EMER. MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
ANNEX F: FIRE SERVICES FIRE CHIEF/FIRE MARSHALL
ANNEX G: LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICE CHIEF
ANNEX H. HEALTH AND MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER
ANNEX I: EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFO. CITY SECRETARY
ANNEX J: DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TAX ASSESSOR/FINANCE DIRECTOR
ANNEX K: PUBLIC WORKS/ENGR. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ANNEX L: UTILITIES PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR
ANNEX M: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
ANNEX N: EOC/DIRECTIONAL & CONT. CITY MANAGER/JUDGES ASST.
ANNEX 0: HUMAN SERVICES HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
ANNEX P: HAZARD MITIGATION PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ANNEX Q: HAZARDOUS MAT. RESPONSE FIRE CHIEF/FIRE MARSHALL
ANNEX R: RESCUE RESCUE OFFICER
ANNEX S: TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
ANNEX T: TRAINING EMER. MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
ANNEX U: LEGAL CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT 6
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Access Control Point: Designated sites identifying critical
locations that can be used to control egress or ingress into a
certain area.
Acute Exposure: Exposures that occur for relatively short peri-
ods of time, generally hours to 1-2 days.
Acutely Toxic Chemicals: Chemicals which can cause both severe
short and long-term health effects after a single, brief exposure
(short duration) . These chemicals can cause damage to living
tissue, impairment of the central nervous system, severe illness
or, in extreme cases, death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed
through the skin.
Allocation: The process of designating where evacuees or
shelterees would go for protective shelter, temporary lodging, or
feeding should crisis relocation be ordered.
Area Warning Center: The Department of Public Safety communica-
tion facility having responsibility for warning jurisdictions
within a designated warning area.
Assessment: (Radiological) : The interpretation of radiological
measurements in such a way that the measurements can form a basis '
for decision-making. Assessment can include making dose or
effect-predictions and advisory actions that might be taken to
minimize harmful effects.
Business Band Radio: Any commercial radio communications not
otherwise specifically stated.
Capability Assessment: A formal measurement of current capabili-
ties against standards and criteria that have been established as
necessary to perform basic emergency management functions.
CAT = Category: When related to fallout shelter spaces, indi-
cates a range of protection factors (PF) . This is used to more
easily define the capability of a shelter since there will be a
wide range of protection factors throughout the facility. Cata-
gories normally used are:
CAT 0 - PF 10-19
CAT 1 - PF 20-39
CAT 2 - PF 40-69 (usually combined with CAT 3 extending
the range to PF-99)
CAT 4 - PF 100-up
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CHEMTREC: The Chemical Emergency Transportation Center is a
centralized, toll-free telephone service (800-424-9300) which has
been set up to provide immediate advice on the nature of the
product and steps to be taken in handling the early stages of
transportation emergencies where hazardous chemicals are in-
volved. CHEMTREC promptly contacts the shipper of the material
involved for more detailed information and appropriate follow-up
action including on-scene assistance when feasible.
CHLOREP: The Chlorine Emergency Plan was established by the
Chlorine Institute to enable the nearest producer of chlorine
products to respond to an accident involving chlorine. CHEMTREC
serves as the communications link for this program.
Civil Defense Emergency: An emergency declared by the President
of the United States or Congress pursuant to applicable federal
law finding that an attack upon the United States has occurred or
is anticipated and that national security requires the invocation
of the emergency authority provided by federal law.
Conglomerate (Crisis Relocation) : A term used to identify a
nuclear high-risk area and its associated reception/host area.
Congregate Care Facility: Facilities, to include public and
private buildings, in reception areas that may be used to lodge
and accommodate evacuees. Generally, assigned space is approxi-
mately 40 square feet per person.
Contingency Plan: A document developed to identify and catalog
all the elements required to respond to an emergency, to define
responsibilities and specific tasks, and to serve as a response
guide.
Crisis Relocation: The concept designed to move populations from
areas at high risk of nuclear attack to areas of lower risk and
to provide for their well-being (e.g. , congregate care housing,
feeding, fallout protection, etc. )
CRP = Crisis Relocation Plan: The contingency planning designed
to move populations from high-hazard areas to those of lower risk
and to provide for their well-being (e.g. , congregate-care hous-
ing, feeding, fallout protection, etc. ) . In risk areas the CRP
is primarily concerned with evacuation planning; in host areas
the CRP deals with congregate-care and shelter planning.
CSP - Community Shelter Plan: A document (normally published in
map form) that enables a local government to give its people the
answers to questions such as, "Where do I go for shelter?" and
"What do I do?" when the warning sounds. The CSP designates
specific shelters to be used by people working or living in
specific areas of the community, thus allocating the people to
the best available fallout protection. It is part of the Emer-
gency Management Plan and is sometimes referred to as the In-
Place Shelter Plan.
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DAC = Disaster Application Center: A location established in a
disaster area which houses all federal, state and local agencies
that deal directly with the needs of the individual victim.
DAC's are established only after a Presidential Declaration.
Decontamination: The reduction or removal of contaminating
radioactive or chemical material from a structure, area, object,
or person.
DEM - Division of Emergency Management: State civil defense
agency.
DERC = Damage Estimate Ranges and Casualties: A computer program
that provides damage-estimate ranges and casualties sustained
from hurricanes making landfall at certain points along the Texas
Coast.
Direction and Control: The control group in the EOC during the
emergency operations consists of the Chief Executive (Mayor,
etc) , the deputy, chiefs of the emergency operating services, and
any supporting stall such as communications controller, public
information officer, and legal advisor as deemed necessary.
Disaster: The occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or
severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from
any natural or man-made cause including fire, flood, earthquake,
wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other water contamination,
radioactive activity, epidemic, air contamination, blight,
drought, infestation, explosion, riot, hostile military or
paramilitary action, other public calamity requiring emergency
action.
D/D - Disaster District: Districts that parallel the Highway
Patrol Districts and Sub-Districts of the Department of Public
Safety that include representatives from State government for
field duty both in the planning and response phases of emergency
management.
DDC - Disaster District Committee: Counterpart representatives
of each agency and department having an emergency service
function on the State Council established at the Disaster
District level . The Highway Patrol Captain of each Highway
Patrol District and Lieutenant of each Highway Patrol Sub-
District serve as Chairman of these committees.
Drill: A supervised instruction period aimed at testing, de-
veloping, and maintaining skills in a particular operation. A
drill is often a component of an exercise.
Emergency: An event, the effects of which cause loss of life,
human suffering, property damage both public and private, and
severe economic and social disruption and accidents that are
routinely responded to by local emergency response organizations.
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EBS - Emergency_ Broadcast System: A network of broadcast
stations and interconnecting facilities which have been author-
ized by the Federal Communications Commission to operate in a
controlled manner during a war, state of public peril or disas-
ter, or other national emergency--as provided by the Emergency
Broadcast System Plan.
E.M.C. : Emergency Management Coordinator
EMP = Electromagnetic Pulse: A high-amplitude electrical pulse
of very short duration that occurs in instances of nuclear deto-
nation or lightening discharges. The use of EMP in this document
is synonymous with Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician: An individual who has com-
pleted the required training and is licensed by the State of
Texas to perform emergency basic lifesupporting functions.
EOC = Emergency Operating Center: The central site from which
government officials (municipal, county, state, and federal )
exercise direction and control in an emergency or disaster.
Emergency_ Protective Actions (Radiological) : Measures taken
after a release of radioactive materials to prevent or minimize
radiation exposures to persons in the threatened area. Examples
of emergency protection actions are: Area access control; evacu-
ation; in-house shelter; decontamination; and, respiratory pro-
tection.
EPI - Emergency Public Information: Information which is dissem-
inated before, during, and/or after an emergency which instructs
and transmits direct information and/or instructions to the
public via the news media.
EPZ - Emergency Planning Zone: A generic area defined around a
nuclear facility to facilitate offsite emergency planning and
develop a significant response base defined in radii of 10 miles
and 50 miles for the plume and ingestion-exposure pathways.
ESTED - Estimated Safe Time before Evacuation Decisions: (ES-
TEDTX - Texas Coast) : A program available to local emergency
management officials that identifies by zone the safe time re-
maining before decisions to evacuate a particular area are re-
quired.
Evacuees, Spontaneous: Persons who might leave an area in peri-
ods of intense crisis in response to a real or feared threat
whether or not they are advised to do so.
Evacuation Recommendation: A recommendation made by a presiding
official to all or part of the population to evacuate from a
stricken or threatened area, considered necessary for the preser-
vation of life or other disaster mitigation response or recovery.
Exclusion Zone: The area where contamination does or could
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occur.
Executive Group: The control group in the Emergency Operating
Center during emergency operations. Consists of the Chief Execu-
tives (Mayor, etc. ) of the affected jurisdictions and/or their
deputies.
Exercise: An activity designed to promote emergency prepared-
ness; test or evaluate emergency management plans, procedures, or
facilities; train personnel in emergency response duties; and
demonstrate operational capability. There are three specific
types of exercises:
A. Tabletop Exercise: An activity in which elected and
appointed officials and key agency staff are presented
with simulated emergency situations without time con-
straints. It is usually informal, in a conference
room environment, and designed to elicit constructive
discussion by the participants as they attempt to
examine and then resolve problems based in existing
emergency operating plans. The purpose is for partic-
ipants to evaluate plans and procedure and to resolve
questions of coordination and assignment of responsi-
bilities in a non-threatening format and under minimum
stress.
B. Functional Exercise: An activity designed to test or
evaluate the capability of an individual function or
complex activity within a function. It is applicable
• where the activity is capable of being effectively
evaluated in isolation from other emergency management
activity.
(Example) A Direction and Control Functional Exercise:
An activity designed to test and evaluate the
centralized emergency operations capability and timely
response of one or more units of government under a
stress environment . It is centered in an EOC, or
interim EOC, and simulates the use of outside activity
and resources.
C . Full-Scale Exercise : A full-scale exercise is
intended to evaluate the operational capability of
emergency management systems in an interactive manner
over a substantial period of time. It involves the
testing of a major portion of the basic elements
existing within emergency operating plans and organi-
zations in a stress environment. This type of exer-
cise includes the mobilization of personnel and re-
sources and the actual movement of emergency workers,
• equipment, and resources required to demonstrate
coordination and response capability.
Fallout, Radioactive: The process or phenomenon of the fallback
to the earth's surface of particles contaminated with radioactive
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materials from a cloud of this matter formed by a nuclear detona-
tion. The term is also applied in a collective sense to the
contaminated particulate matter itself. The early (or local )
fallout is defined, somewhat arbitrarily, as those particles
which reach the earth within 24 hours after a nuclear explosion.
The delayed (or worldwide) fallout consists of the smaller parti-
cles which ascend into the upper troposphere and into the strato-
sphere and are carried by winds to all parts of the earth. The
delayed fallout is brought to earth mainly by rain or snow, over
extended periods ranging from months to years.
Fallout Shelter : A habitable structure , facility, or
space--public or private--used to protect its occupants from
radioactive fallout. Space is allocated at 10 square feet per
person.
FCO - Federal Coordinating Officer: A federal official appointed
by the President for each major disaster; responsible for making
an initial appraisal of the types of assistance most urgently
needed and by rendering federal disaster assistance as expedi-
tiously as possible in coordination with the State coordinating
office.
.FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency: The Federal Agency
charged with development of an Integrated Emergency Management
System and with supporting Emergency Management and Disaster
Assistance efforts at all levels of government.
Fixed Facility: A plant site where handling/transfer, process-
• ing, and/or storage of chemicals is performed.
Full Emergency Condition: An incident involving a severe hazard
or a large area which poses an extreme threat to life and
property and will probably require a large-scale evacuation; or
an incident requiring the expertise or resources of county,
State, federal, or private agencies/organizations.
Governor' s Authorized Representative: The person named by the
Governor in the FEMA-State Agreement to execute on behalf of the
State all necessary documents for disaster assistance following
the declaration of an emergency or major disaster, including
certification of applications for public assistance.
Governor' s Proclamation = State of Disaster: The Governor by
executive order or proclamation may declare a state of disaster
if the governor finds a disaster has occurred or that the occur-
rence or threat of disaster is imminent.
Groups, Institutionalized: Persons who reside in public and
private group quarters of a varied nature rather than households.
This includes hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages, colleges,
universities, and correctional facilities. Residents generally
lack household possessions or transportation, or require special
care and custody.
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Hazard: A situation which may result in death or injury to
persons or in damage to property; includes effects of toxicity,
fire, explosion, shock, concussion, fragmentation, and corrosion.
Hazard Analysis : In the context of HAZMAT planning, use of a
simplified vapor dispersion model which looks at the movement of
toxic or explosive vapors over distance at a concentration level
of concern to determine whether the amount of chemical at a
facility or in a transport container poses a threat to the sur-
rounding community.
HAZMAT - Hazardous Materials : Chemicals which are explosive,
flammable, poisonous, corrosive, reactive, or radioactive and
require special care in handling because of the hazards they pose
to public health and the environment.
Hazard Mitigation Plan : A written plan that describes
coordinated, hazard mitigation planning and implementation
measures to accomplish the prevention or reduction of the adverse
impact of natural and man-made hazards.
HICA/MYDP - Hazard Identification Capability Assessment/Multi-
Year Development Plan: A process implemented by the federal
government in January 1985 that identifies the potential hazards
that could affect a jurisdiction, the status of their capabili-
ties to meet those hazards, and their plans for addressing iden-
tified capability shortfalls. In FY 91, HICA/MYDP will be re-
placed by the Capability and Hazard Identification Program
(CHIP) .
High Risk Area: Areas designated by the federal government, or
locally through a Hazard Vulnerability analysis, as relatively
more likely to experience the direct effects of certain natural
disasters or nuclear attack.
Host Area: Those surrounding cities and counties that have been
designated or assigned to receive residents from designated
military, industrial, or population centers to reduce the vulner-
ability of the population to the effects of nuclear attack.
Hurricane Study Area: One of the State' s five coastal study
areas, identified in the Texas Coastal Hurricane Preparedness
Program, which is a long-term study and planning project
consisting of relocation (evacuation) , vulnerability analysis,
contingency planning, and data maintenance and update.
IAO - Individual Assistance Officer: A principal staff officer
on the SCO staff and directly responsible to the SCO for all
matters relating to individual assistance including the estab-
lishment, location, and operation of DAC's and mobile teams.
IEMS - Integrated Emergency Management System: A concept that
applies mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activi-
ties to all hazards in a local/State/Federal partnership.
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"In-Place" Planning See CSP
Inquiry Center (Local) : A location separated from the Emergency
Operating Center where information requests from the public can
be handled. Special disaster information telephone numbers are
published relieving pressure on the Emergency Response System.
This term is synonymous with "Rumor Control. "
IRR = Increased Readiness Reporting: A reporting system outlined
in FEMA CPG 2-10 series which would provide information concern-
ing actions taken by local and state governments to increase
readiness during periods of increased international tension, as
well as public response to the crisis.
JIC - Joint Information Center: A location established to coor-
dinate disaster-related information between agencies involved
prior to release to the media.
Kgy Personnel : Those officials of local government and other
agencies and organizations who have primary functional responsi-
bilities.
Rev_ Worker: An individual whose skills or services are required
to continue operation of vital facilities and activities that
will provide goods and services to the relocated population and
host county residents, or ensure continuance of the nation' s
production capabilities and preservation of the economic system.
Level of Concern: The concentration of an extremely hazardous
substance in the air above which there may be serious immediate
health effects to anyone exposed to it for short periods of time.
Liaison Team: A group of High Risk Area key personnel whose
function is to coordinate Risk Area operations with Host Area
officials.
Lodging Facilities: Public or private buildings in designated
reception areas that may be used to lodge and care for evacuees.
Generally, assigned space is approximately 40 square feet per
person. The facility may or may not meet criteria for designa-
tion as a protective or fallout shelter.
Maior Disaster: A major disaster means any natural catastrophe
(including hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, high water, wind-
driven water, tidal water, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic erup-
tion, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought) or regardless
of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion, in any part of the
United States or its territories which, in the determination of
the President, causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude
to warrant major disaster assistance under Public Law 93-288 as
amended by P.L. 100-700, to supplement the efforts and available
resources of states, local governments, and disaster relief
organizations in alleviating the damage, loss, hardship, or
suffering caused thereby.
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MCD - Minor Civil Division: Those component parts of counties
that have been used traditionally for the presentation of statis-
tics. They represent political or administrative subdivisions of
the states and may be townships, precincts, districts, independ-
ent municipalities, etc.
Mobil Assistance Team: Personnel from federal, state, local, and
private relief agencies which conduct meetings throughout an
affected area to immediately aid victims or refer victims to
where assistance may be available.
Mutual-Aid Agreements : Arrangements between organizations,
either public or private, for reciprocal aid and assistance in
case of disasters too great to be dealt with unassisted.
NAWAS - National Warning System: A nationwide, dedicated tele-
phone hotline warning system. This system operates on the feder-
al, state, and local levels. This system is used for attack and
actual emergency warning.
NCP = Nuclear Civil Protection: A planning effort designed to
provide protection of the population through one or a combination
of the following options: 1) in-place at or near their places of
residence or work; and 2) orderly relocation of people from areas
of potentially high risk from the direct effects of nuclear
weapons to areas at lower risk. Under IEMS, former NCP planning
is included under the umbrella of Population Protection Planning.
NSS = National Shelter Survey: Computer listings of facilities
which provide protection from radioactive fallout.
On-Scene Command Post : Facility at a safe distance from an
accident site where the incident commander, responders, and
technical representatives can make response decisions, deploy
manpower and equipment, maintain liaison with the media and
handle communications.
Operations Planning: The process of determining the need for
application of resources and determining the methods of obtaining
and committing these resources to fill the operational needs.
Overpressure: The transient pressure, usually expressed in
pounds per square inch, exceeding the ambient pressure, manifest-
ed in the shock (or blast) wave from an explosion. The variation
of the overpressure with time depends on the energy yield of the
explosion, the distance from the point of burst, and the medium
in which the weapon detonated. The peak overpressure is the
maximum value of the overpressure at a given location and is
generally experienced at the instant the shock (or blast) wave
reaches the location.
PF - Protection Factor: (Nuclear Attack) : Ration of outside
radiation to that experienced inside a fallout shelter; i.e. , a
person inside a PF 40 Shelter would receive only 1/40th of the
radiation that exists outside the shelter.
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Plume: A vapor-cloud formation associated with HAZMAT which has
shape and buoyancy.
PPP - Population Protection Planning: A process which provides
for the development, exercising, maintenance, and improvement of
plans to cope with the effects of natural disaster, technological
hazards, and nuclear attack.
RAC = Reception and Care Survey: A listing of facilities which
have a capability to lodge and feed evacuees.
Presidential Emergency Declaration: Any occasion or instance for
which, in the determination of the President, Federal assistance
is needed to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities
to save lives and protect property and public health and safety,
or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of
the United States.
Presidential Major Disaster Declaration: Is issued when, in the
determination of the President, a major disaster causes damage of
sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant federal assistance
under P.L. 93-288 , as amended by P.L. 100-707, to supplement
recovery efforts and available resources of State and local
governments and other relief organizations.
Probability: The likelihood an event will occur.
Protective Shelter: Any shelter with the capability to protect
individuals, animals, or equipment from the effects of hazards
such as tornadoes, blast, fire, initial radiation, and fallout.
Some additional terms associated with protective shelters are:
A. Expedient Shelter: Any shelter constructed in an
emergency or crisis period on a crash basis by govern-
ment, individuals, or single families.
B. Fallout Shelter: A habitable structure, facility, or
space used to protect its occupants from radioactive
fallout. Criteria include a protection factor of 40PF
or greater, a minimum of 10 square feet of floor space
per person, and at least 3 cubic feet of fresh air per
minute per person when capacity is based on minimum
space requirements. In unventilated underground space,
500 cubic feet of space per person is required.
C. Upgradable Shelter: Shelter space obtained by taking
actions to improve fallout protection in existing
facilities and spaces; usually accomplished by adding
mass overhead and to walls through use of earth and
other materials to establish a protection factor of 40PF
or better.
Races = Radio Amateur Civil Emergency_ Services: The FCC radio
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communication service providing authority for emergency manage-
ment agencies to utilize amateur radio frequencies to supplement
these agencies ' normal communications in an emergency or disas-
ter. Amateur operators supporting these agencies within this
radio service must be certified by the emergency management
agency they support as being a part of that agency.
Radiological Emergency: A radiological/nuclear incident which
requires immediate action to save lives, to protect public
health, to preserve property, or to reduce or avoid an increase
in th threat resulting from the incident.
Radiological Monitoring: The use of detection equipment to
determine the levels of radiation or the presence and concentra-
tion of radioactive contamination to include the planning and
data collection necessary to the task.
Radiological Protection: The organized effort, through warning,
detection, and preventive or remedial measures, to minimize the
effect of nuclear radiation on people and resources.
Reception Area: A specified area designated for reception and
care of evacuees that is unaffected by the disaster or hazard, or
in the case of possible nuclear attack, is relatively unlikely to
experience direct weapons effects (blast of 2 PSI or more, heat,
and initial nuclear radiation) .
REM = Roentgen Equivalent Man: A special equivalent or radia-
tion-dose equivalent.
RLO = Regional Liaison Officer: DEM local representative.
Roentgen: The unit of exposure from X or Gamma rays.
Resources List: A current list of all resources (equipment,
personnel, supplies) which can be used by emergency services in
response to local disaster/emergencies.
SCO = State Coordinating Officer: The person designated by the
Governor to serve as the on-scene representative for the Division
of Emergency Management and to work in concert with the Federal
Coordinating Officer in administering State and Federal assist-
ance to disaster victims.
Shelter Manager: A pre-trained individual selected by the local
coordinator to provide for internal organization, administration,
and operation of a shelter facility.
SOP = Standing Operating Procedures : A ready and continuous
reference to those procedures which are unique to a situation and
which are used for accomplishing specialized functions.
Special Populations: Concentrations of people in one area or
building for a special purpose or in certain circumstances (e.g. ,
deaf, handicapped, homebound persons; schools, hospitals, nursing
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homes, orphanages, shopping center; etc. ) -
Staging Area (SA) : A pre-selected location having large parking
areas and cover for equipment, vehicle operators, and other
personnel such as a major shopping area, schools, etc. The SA
provides a base for coordinated emergency operations, assembly of
persons to be moved by public transportation to reception juris-
dictions, a rally point for mutual aid, or a debarking area for
returning evacuees.
State of Disaster: An executive order or proclamation that
describes the nature of the disaster, designates the area threat-
ened and the conditions that have brought about the State of
Disaster, and date of termination.
State Emergency Management Council : Representatives of each
department and agency of State government whose legal function
relates to important phases of emergency management; composed of
27 state agencies, boards, commissions and one volunteer relief
agency.
State Emergency Management Plan: State plan which is designated
specifically for State-level response to emergencies or major
disasters and which sets forth actions to be taken by the State
and local governments, including those for implementing federal
disaster assistance.
State Radiation Team/Radiological Monitoring Team: Response team
dispatched to the site of a radiological incident by the Bureau
of Radiation Control, Texas Department of Health. This team or
teams may be augmented by emergency management radiological moni-
toring resources, to include aerial monitoring, if requested by
the Department of Health. . At the incident scene, all radiation
control capabilities are coordinated by the Department of Health
which also furnishes technical guidance and other services to
local government.
TLETS Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems: An
electronic message-switching system network providing land-line,
teletype communications to federal, State, and local law enforce-
ment agencies within Texas.
Traffic Control Points: Places along evacuation routes that are
manned by law enforcement officials to direct and control move-
ment to and from the area being evacuated.
Triage: A system of assigning priorities of medical treatment to
the injured and/or ill on the basis of urgency, chance of surviv-
al, etc.
Vulnerability (or Risk) : The degree to which people, property,
the environment, or social and economic activity--in short, all
elements-at-risk--are susceptible to injury, damage, disruption,
or loss of life.
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Vulnerable Zone: 'An area over which the airborne concentration
of a chemical involved in an accidental release could reach the
level of concern.
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