HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-074 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-074
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE
MULTI-HAZARD EMERGENCY PLAN, PART 1 - BASIC PLAN,
AND THE CALIFORNIA STANDARDIZED
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SEMS)
WHEREAS, the preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of local,
state and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, no plan can prevent death and destruction, but good plans carried out by
knowledgeable and well trained personnel can and will minimize losses; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has prepared a Multi-hazard Emergency Plan to
ensure the most effective and economical allocation of resources for the maximum benefit and
protection of the civilian population in time of emergency; and
WHEREAS, Part 1 of the MERP establishes the emergency organization, assigns tasks,
specifies policies and general procedures, establishes emergency lines of succession and provides
for coordination for planning efforts of the various emergency staff and service elements; and
WHEREAS, Part 1 of the MERP lists and empowers City staff to develop, use and
maintain Hazard Specific Annexes (Part 2) and Resource Directories (Part 31; and
WHEREAS, the objective of this plan is to incorporate and coordinate all City facilities
and personnel into an efficient organization capable of responding in the event of an emergency.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Atascadero hereby adopts the Multi-
hazard Emergency Plan, Part 1 — Basic Plan, and the California Standardized Emergency
Management System (SEMS).
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council, City of Atascadero at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 14"'day of September 2004,by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Luna
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M. City Clerk
Thomas R. Gibson, Interim City Attorney