278 Emergency Management Plans

Question 1

The county emergency plan or its successor, as adopted from time to time by the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners.

Answer 1

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

Question 2

A dangerous event or disaster (natural or man-made) that has warranted action to protect life, property, public health or safety. Natural disasters include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc.; man-made (either intentional or accidental) incidents can include chemical spills, terrorist attacks, explosives, biological attacks, etc. These incidents may or may not be controlled within the scope of local resources.

Answer 2

Emergency Incident

Question 3

The preparation for, and execution of, all emergency functions, other than those for which military forces or other federal agencies are primarily responsible, to prevent, mitigate, or repair damage resulting from the occurrence or imminent threat of severe personal and/or property damage resulting from emergencies.

Answer 3

Emergency Management

Question 4

A Lieutenant or above who is responsible for the planning, training, execution, and facilitating of emergency management plans.

Answer 4

Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC)

Question 5

The physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management activities normally take place, which may be either a temporary or permanently established facility.

Answer 5

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Question 6

An agency unit formed of specially trained sworn members to handle crowd control and other assignments during an emergency.

Answer 6

Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Question 7

Functional support components organized in the Incident Command System of management to facilitate the delivery of assistance; during a full activation each component is represented at the County EOC by a contact person from the respective organization. The Law Enforcement Branch, security function (ESF-16) is contained within the Operations Section of County EOC organization coordinated by Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Answer 7

Emergency Support Function (ESF)

Question 8

Officials in the EOC designated by the CEMP (e.g. the Sheriff, County Manager, etc.), with specific roles and responsibilities relating to policy direction during emergencies and programmatic guidance in non-emergency settings.

Answer 8

Executive Policy Group

Question 9

The central coordinating point for tactical and logistical operations during an Emergency Incident.

Answer 9

Incident Command Post (ICP)

Question 10

A facility established to coordinate all incident-related public information activities. It is the central point of contact for all news media at the scene of the incident. Public information officials from all participating agencies should collocate at the______.

Answer 10

Joint Information Center (JIC)

Question 11

A staff page and/or radio announcement advising of the potential for an emergency incident which may require activating the Emergency Management/ICS Plan. Personnel would be instructed to review the plans and make necessary preparations for dealing with the incident. A_____________ may be authorized by the Sheriff, designee, or the Incident Commander during an on-going or potential emergency incident to keep agency personnel informed.

Answer 11

Situation Alert

Question 12

Other local law enforcement agencies and various private companies that serve as support agencies to the ESF.

Answer 12

Tactical Assistance Groups (TAG)

Question 13

Who is responsible for Emergency Management Mobilization?

Answer 13

The Platoon Lieutenant shall be responsible for determining the need for and appropriate level of mobilization for response to any emergency incident. Upon such determination, the Platoon Lieutenant shall be the Incident Commander until properly relieved.

Question 14

Emergency Management Level Three Mobilization

Answer 14

*** On-duty patrol units from more than one sector and specialized teams or investigative units to effectively resolve the situation.
(1). The response of an on-call detective, K9, and/or Aviation Unit(s) does not in itself constitute a level three mobilization
(2). Operations may include:
(a). Lifesaving measures.
(b). Scene preservation.
(c). Perimeters.
(d). Staging areas.
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Question 15

Emergency Management Level Two Mobilization

Answer 15

Requires the response of off-duty sworn personnel, Emergency Management Coordinator or designee, Public Information Officer, and a Documentation Unit Leader may respond to the ICP.

***This level of response requires the authorization of the Enforcement Major or designee.

Question 16

Emergency Management Level One Mobilization

Answer 16

Recall of personnel from additional agency divisions and/or the initiation of mutual aid from neighboring agencies or the Statewide Mutual Aid Plan.

*** The Sheriff or designee shall authorize the initiation of this level of response and mobilization.

(1) . The Incident Commander may require a full activation of the agency ICS structure and will open the agency EOC.
(2) . Any time the agency EOC is opened, the Osceola County Office of Emergency Management shall be notified. The County EOC may be opened to provide support to law enforcement.

Question 17

How many levels of Emergency Management mobilization are there?

Answer 17

Three

Question 18

What are the three general emergency response levels upon declaration of a state of emergency by the Sheriff, or designee, due to a large-scale disaster. Duties shall be assigned by the Sheriff, or appropriate supervisory personnel:

Answer 18

(1) . Emergency Service Personnel - All OCSO certified law enforcement, communication, service center personnel, and all other employees designated to be emergency service personnel by the Sheriff or command staff. Emergency Service Personnel, once notified, are on stand-by and will be able to respond to their designated staging area within one hour.
(2) . Support Personnel - Are non-certified employees or non-emergency service employees.
(3) . Volunteers - May be any family member, or citizen. Volunteers will be assigned based on need, ability and their chosen method of assistance.

*** The Sheriff, or his designee, must approve all volunteer assistance.

Question 19

Initiation of the Emergency Management Plan:

Once a level of mobilization has been determined, who is responsible for initiating the Emergency Management Plan?

Answer 19

The Incident Commander or Platoon Lieutenant

Question 20

Initiation of the Emergency Management Plan:

What are the responsibilities of The Incident Commander or Platoon Lieutenant?

Answer 20

a. Notify the Communications Supervisor to call out the appropriate specialty team or unit for the incident.
b. Notify the Communications Supervisor for a Staff page advising the level of mobilization.
c. Arrange for the Mobile Command Post or a fixed Command Post.
d. Establish a unified command with other emergency services providers, if applicable.
e. Identify the need to activate one or more of the ICS positions described in section 4 (E)(2)(b) of this policy.
f. Notify the designated Operations Section Chief, if applicable.
g. Contact the Emergency Management Coordinator, if applicable.
h. Accomplish any other task as described in Policy and Procedures 279.0a Incident Command Systems Manual and 469.0 Unusual Occurrences.

Question 21

Initiation of Emergency Management Plan:

Agency Sworn Personnel -

Units will consist of no more than ____ deputies and a Unit Leader (sergeant).

Answer 21

Nine (9)

Question 22

Who can be utilized as unit leaders until sufficient supervisory personnel report for duty?

Answer 22

Senior deputies and/or detectives may be assigned as unit leaders until a sufficient number of supervisors are available.

Question 23

Other Law Enforcement Support:

Law enforcement personnel from other agencies who report in unit strength for assignment may be allowed to work as an independent Unit under what condition?

Answer 23

An Osceola Sheriff’s Office sworn member is assigned as the Unit Leader.

Question 24

What are the mandatory rules related to the use of the radio system during an emergency incident:

Answer 24

(1) . All radio traffic will be kept to a minimum.
(2) . Radio users will work off of assigned talk groups and will refrain from using secondary talk groups to prevent system overload.
(3) . Radio transmissions shall be initiated by Communications or supervisory members, unless it is urgent.
(4) . Plain language shall be used in lieu of “10- codes” and “Signals” on any talk groups used by other agencies to facilitate communications with emergency service agencies.
(5) . Primary communications shall be monitored through the Sheriff’s Communications Center. In the event of a county-wide disaster, secondary communications will be monitored through the east and west region command posts.
(6) . Teletype requests shall only be made to identify persons or property affected by the emergency.
(7) . Radio transmissions shall be documented by communications personnel by CAD or manual logs, as necessary.

Question 25

Incident Command Post (ICP) and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

An ICP shall be established for each actual event or emergency incident. Depending on the size and duration of the operation the ICP may consist of one or more of the following:

Answer 25

(1) . Patrol supervisor’s vehicle
(2) . Incident Commander or Platoon Lieutenant’s vehicle
(3) . Sheriff’s Office Mobile Command Post
(4) . SWAT command vehicle
(5) . Any fixed location with necessary facilities

Question 26

Incident Command Post (ICP) and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

An ICP location should have the following available, if possible:

Answer 26

(1) . Telephones (hardline or cell).
(2) . Utilities (hardline or generator).
(3) . Privacy.
(4) . Sufficient space.
(5) . Protection (hazards and/or weather).
(6) . Restrooms (fixed or portable).
(7) . Located near the problem area, but outside of the danger zone
(8) . Location nearby suitable for a staging area.

Question 27

Incident Command Post (ICP) and Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)

The command post shall be staffed with a minimum of at least one deputy, but may include other members. Responsibilities shall include serving as Incident Scribe by:

Answer 27

(1) . Monitoring communications (telephone and/or radio).
(2) . Maintaining an events log including the following information:
(a) . The time the emergency and subsequent events were discovered.
(b) . The time the need for emergency operations was recognized.
(c) . The time Communications was notified.
(d) . The type of action being taken to restore order or to prevent the situation from increasing in size or intensity.
(e) . Member job tasks, assignments, and temporary radio call signs.

(f) . Intelligence reports.
(g) . Other information that might be of assistance in formulating an After Action Report.

Question 28

Facility Security and Evacuation Procedures.

Who has responsibility for command and control of any emergency occurring within a Sheriff’s Office facility?

Answer 28

The senior ranking person on duty in the facility.

Question 29

There are four types of agency evacuations.

Answer 29

1. Planned
2. Imminent
3. Immediate
4. Incomplete

Question 30

Describe each type of evacuation and an example for each:

Answer 30

(1) . Planned – an anticipated event in which public safety personnel are in control over the sequence and timing of the evacuation. Example: Hurricane
(2) . Imminent – an urgent event where the agency has a “window“ (typically five minutes or less) to prepare and make notifications. Example: A fire in a section of the building.
(3) . Immediate – a major event requiring the immediate evacuation of the agency with no time to make notifications or preparations. Example: Tornado strike to the building, fire or explosion.

(4) . Incomplete – a catastrophic event where the facility is damaged or destroyed and the on-duty personnel are required to relocate to another site to continue operations for an undetermined amount of time. Example: Bomb explosion destroying the facility.
e. It is the policy of the agency to evacuate Sheriff’s Office Facilities in a timely and orderly manner, ensuring continuity of all communications functions.

Question 31

Procedures for Agency Fire.

Answer 31

(a) . Activate the nearest fire pull station and begin the evacuation process
(b) . Notify the ranking individual or other competent individual to make an evacuation announcement and call 9-1-1.
(c) . If the fire is limited in size, efforts should be made to extinguish it with fire fighting equipment. Should this effort fail evacuate the area and close all doors and windows upon exiting.
(d) . Deputies should assist handicapped persons and visitors to the nearest stairs or exit.

Question 32

Agency Received Bomb Threat Procedures:

Answer 32

(a) . Prior to evacuation for a bomb threat Employees shall check their work stations for unusual objects or packages. They should take personal belongings with them; e.g., brief cases, lunch containers.
(b) . While checking their work stations Personnel should notify the ranking individual if any unusual object is found. Personnel are cautioned not to touch any such item.

Question 33

Agency Bomb Threats:

The ranking person in charge shall:

Answer 33

(1) . Coordinate the assignments and duties of each division evacuation officer.
(2) . Ensure information is relayed to all personnel in the building.
(3) . Facilitate the orderly movement of people from the building.
(4) . Assign responsibility for checking common areas for unusual packages in the event of a bomb threat.
(5) . Ensure all personnel within their building are familiar with the emergency evacuation plan.
(6) . Issue a staff page advising of the situation.

Question 34

In the event of a fire/explosion who shall assume command of the incident?

Answer 34

The Fire Department

Question 35

Agency Bomb Threat

When clear of the building, all personnel shall assemble in a designated area. The ranking person from each division shall do what?

Answer 35

The ranking person shall account for all personnel from his/her area.

Question 36

The Incident Commander shall collect all essential data and produce an after action report (AAR), including what essential information?

Answer 36

1. chronological summary of all recorded events
2. number of arrests
3. number injuries (to citizens and sworn personnel),
4. number of personnel involved, hours dedicated to the incident
5. other such information deemed necessary.

Question 37

Where is the AAR routed?

Answer 37

The report shall be forwarded to the Sheriff and a copy sent to the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Unit.

Question 38

ICS Public Information Officer (PIO)

The agency Public and Media Relations Director shall respond to the ICP, assume the position of PIO, and coordinate all press activities. The PIO will operate out of the Joint Information Center (JIC). Where will the JIC be established?

Answer 38

Within the outer perimeter of the incident/emergency, and only those with press credentials shall be allowed access.

Question 39

Agency Bomb Threat:

Re-entry Procedures?

Answer 39

1. Re-entry to devastated areas shall be controlled by sworn personnel at designated security checkpoints. Entry shall not be made without authorization from the Incident Commander.
2. Re-entry may be allowed on a gradual basis and only after completion of an identification process. A pass may be issued for a limited time period and permitted with or without escort, as determined by the Incident Commander.
3. Initial re-entry to large scale devastated areas shall be by groups escorted by sworn personnel